Sally Porter

Sally Porter, 84, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Gouverneur Hospital.

There are no funeral services and a celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date.

Sally was born in Gouverneur on May 23, 1939, the daughter of Paul and Helena (Fuller) Countryman and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1957.

She worked for the Gouverneur Tribune Press for over 30 years.

Sally enjoyed playing games on her tablet, scratch off tickets, knitting, and crocheting.

A marriage to Leland Towne ended in divorce. Sally married Mohan Porter, and he predeceased her.

She is survived by her children Jodi and Jason Bigarel, Kendra Travis, and Craig Porter, all of Gouverneur, Brett Towne of Theresa, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sally is also survived by her brother Michael Countryman of Texas, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Mohan, her son Damon Towne, a brother Gary Countryman, and a sister Lynda Bilby.

Memorial donations in honor of Sally are encouraged to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, PO Box 510, Potsdam, NY 13676 or Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur, NY 13642.