Connie M. House

Connie M. House, age 68, of Gouverneur, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Gouverneur Hospital surrounded by her family.
Following Connie’s wishes, all are welcome to a celebration of her life on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Gouverneur VFW starting at 5p.m. There will be a burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville later in the spring.
Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Connie was born on July 8, 1948 in Gouverneur to the late Earl H. and Edna I. (Booth) House. She graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1966. She worked at Jumbo’s Diner as a waitress and short order cook for many years. She had also previously worked at Turners Truck Stop. As her grandchildren came, she would frequently babysit them for her daughters. Connie enjoyed doing her scratch off tickets and also liked doing word search puzzles.
Surviving are two daughters, Lena and Ronald Bush and Tonya House; seven grandchildren, Aaron Bush, Alec House-Baillargeon, Cailyn House-Baillargeon, Nevaeh House-Hall, Haydn House-Hall, Niciara House-Bowman and Amirian House-Bowman; two great grandchildren, Klyrissa and Kendall Bush; and a brother, Mike House and several nieces and nephews.
Connie is predeceased by seven brothers, Lyle, Aubrey, Howard “Buster”, Carlton, Dan, Ralph and Richard and two sisters, Judith House- Passage and Joyce House Terry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Connie’s family.

Helen Gray

Helen (née Reynolds) Gray of Ontario, Canadadied at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 64 years.  Helen was the beloved wife of Douglas Gray,  dear sister of Robert, Randy, Rosie and Suzie.  
She was predeceased by her parents Hugh and Ardis (née Conklin) Reynolds.  
In keeping with her wishes there will be no visitation.  Cremation has taken place.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at a later date.  
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall.  
If so desired, contributions in her memory to the SD&GOSPCA(by cheque) would be appreciated by the family.  Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

Jane M. Gleason

Jane M. Gleason, 73, of Holkins Rd., Philadelphia, N.Y. passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, surrounded by her sisters.
Born on October 12, 1943 in Theresa, she was a daughter of Michael A. and Helen A. Pogozelski Martusewicz.  
Jane married Harry L. Gleason on July 15, 1970.  He died July 6, 2016.
The couple enjoyed square dancing and going to farm auctions.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Yvonne Dickhaut, Ohio; a step-daughter and her companion, Tina Greenlee and Randy Heidelbach, Georgia; her mother, Helen A. Gamble, Watertown; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Joan (her twin) and Norm Whiteford, Antwerp, NY, Kathy and Gary Rust, Gouverneur,  and Patricia and Frank Folino, Rodman, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Ruth Hoover, Philadelphia, NY and Edith and Ivan Filiatrault, Antwerp; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Roy Gleason and his companion, Faye Morris of North Carolina, Elmer and Rose Gleason, Philadelphia, N.Y. and Delos and Patricia Gleason, Philadelphia, N.Y.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her father, her husband, a daughter, Vickey Webb, a step-son, Randy Gleason and a grandson, Jessie Webb, all died before her.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa,  with Rev. Christopher Looby of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Philadelphia, NY, officiating.  Burial will be in Oxbow Cemetery, Oxbow, N.Y.
Calling hours were from 11a.m. to1 p.m., prior to the service.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY13601.
Condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Y. Moore

Katherine “Katie” Y. Moore, age 88, of Gouverneur, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and hospice.
There will be a calling hour at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from noon until 1p.m. with her funeral service immediately following at 1p.m. with Birney Kellogg officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.
Katie was born on December 28, 1928 in Gouverneur to the late Alvin and Edna (Washburn) Young. She graduated from the Gouverneur High School in 1946 and from St. Luke’s School of Nursing, Utica, in 1949.
Katie married Murray Moore on August 18, 1950 at the Gouverneur Methodist Parsonage with Rev. William Wood officiating. The couple lived in Rochester and Syracuse before returning to the Gouverneur area in 1967. Murray passed away on January 18, 1983.
Mrs. Moore retired from the E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur as the day supervisor in December of 1990. She had previously worked as a private duty nurse in Syracuse.
Katie loved square dancing and attended country music jams several times a week. She enjoyed tending her flower gardens in the summer and spending winters in Florida. Katie was a member and past president of the Macomb Senior Citizens, a member of the Black River Valley Fiddlers, the Macomb Sunshine 4H Club, the Tourist Square Dancing Club, and organized the NYS Picnic atZephyrhills, FL.
Her survivors include four sons, Larry and his wife, Sue, Jimmy and his wife, Donna, D.J. and his companion, Laura Fuller, Eddie and his wife, Terri; her daughter, Judy McAllister and her husband, Allan; and a sister, Martha Sexton. She is also survived by her companion, Wallace Hurlbut, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Katie is predeceased by a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Barbara Moore, and a sister, Ruby Troxell.
Donations in memory of Katie may be made to the Ryan’s Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur NY 13642 or the Warner Cancer Treatment Center, 50 Leroy St., Potsdam N.Y. 13676. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Marie R. Sullivan

Marie R. Sullivan of Ontario, N.Y. and Gouverneur,  entered into rest on January 22, 2017 at age 82.
Marie was predeceased by her brothers: Charles, Mack, and Paul Helvie.
Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, “Buster”, their children: William (Lauren) Sullivan, Ann (Donald) VanDusen and John (Sue) Sullivan; theirgrandchildren: Brittany and Jaymie Sullivan, Becky (Andrew) Sheldon; Robert VanDusen, and Katie (Pete) Sonneville; four great grandchildren; a brother, Carl Helvie; sisters Beatrice Cheeseman and Laura (Ron) Cronk; many extended family members and friends.
Calling hours will be held on January 29 from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at YoungFuneral Home, Williamson, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Marie can be made to the Pines of Peace: 2378 Ridge Road, Ontario, N.Y.  14519.  Private burial in Bath National Cemetery.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.youngfuneralhomeny.com

Beatrice M. Blackburn

Beatrice (Hendrick) Blackburn, Fullerville, N.Y. passed away January 10, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Goveurneur on October 11, 1931, the daughter of Clinton and Helen (Lamore) Hendrick.
She loved to cook for her family was an avid reader, enjoyed go to the casino and playing Bingo with the senior citizens club.  She also spent many years as a private caregiver.
Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Paulette and Danny Chance, Theresa Nichols, and Sandra and David Horne; her brothers, Clinton and Shirley Hendrick, and Robert and Bonnie Hendrick; a sister, Linda Weir; a sister-in-law, Carol Hendrick; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her father and mother and her brother, her husband, Paul Blackburn; her brother, John Hendrick; and her grandson, Arron Blackburn.
There will be no services and a private spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Edwards.
Arrangements are with North Country Cremation Service, a subsidiary of Cleveland Funeral Home Inc.

Robert Garofalo

Robert A. Garofalo, age 66 of Syracuse and formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse.
Calling hours will be at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 2p.m. to   4p.m. and 6p.m. to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be on Saturday at noon preceded by an hour of visitation at the funeral home.
A reception will be held following the service in the Fellowship Hall of Gouverneur Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Robert was born on July 28, 1950 to the late Arthur and Mary (Vagnoni) Garofalo. He graduated from the Rome Free Academy in 1968 and graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1972, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He then went on to receive his Master’s degree from SUNY Potsdam.
Bob married Charlotte “Charlie” Jones on October 20, 1973 in Rome, N.Y. He was an English teacher at the Gouverneur Central School for 32 years, retiring in 2006. Later, he went to work as the part-time athletic director at the Gouverneur Central School for three years, retiring in 2012.
Bob served as a member of the St. James Parish Council, was president several times of the Gouverneur Teachers Association,  served on the Federal Credit Union Board, was a former member of the Gouverneur Kiwanis Club, the Cosmopolitan Dance Club and also served one term on the Gouverneur Village Board as a trustee.
Bob was also a volunteer cook and worker at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church’s Friday Senior lunches. He enjoyed playing golf and served on the Gouverneur Country Club Board.
After moving to Syracuse, he became a literacy volunteer at the Newland Center. Bob loved to cook, spend time with his family, and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte; a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Kimberly Garofalo and their two sons, Oliver and Miles of Syracuse; a brother, Richard Garofalo and his partner, Stephen DiGeronimo of Stamford, CT and a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Gene Gehman of Rome, N.Y.
Donations made in memory of Bob may be made to the Newland Center, 1443 East Genesee St., Syracuse NY 13210 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 31160, Hartford CT 06150.

Martin William "Farmer Bill" Pulver III

Martin William "Farmer Bill" Pulver III, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Arrangements are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Bill was born in Rhinebeck, NY on May 10, 1951, the son of Martin Jr. and Ethel Zitz Pulver.
He graduated from Rhinebeck high school and attended two years of college.
Bill worked in the Hudson Valley area several years as a farmer and in construction. He moved to the north country and was known to many as "Farmer Bill", growing and selling organic vegetables from his stands in Gouverneur and Canton.
He had been a member of the metal lathers' and carpenters' union, enjoyed getting his hands dirty in his gardens, acrylic painting in his spare time, sharing time and providing guidance to the children who grew up around him.
Bill married Valerie Karczewski on November 28, 1998 at the United Church of Richville.
He is survived by his wife Valerie, two stepchildren Amanda Karczewski Reynolds and her husband Ethanof Fulton, Alexander Karczewski of Buffalo, two grandchildren Ethan C. Reynolds and Gabriella A. Reynolds, a brother Richard Pulver of Gouverneur and a sister Sharan Pulver of Gloversville. Bill is predeceased by his parents Martin and Ethel, his stepfather Alvin Brooks, and a stepson Christopher John Karczewski.

Thomas Maginn, 88

Thomas E. Maginn, age 88, of Oneida N.Y., formerly of DeGrasse, passed away on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, where he had been a resident for the past 2 ½ years. Tom became a resident of the Hazel Carpenter Home in Oneida in October of 2011.
Thomas was born on March 30, 1928 in Potsdam,  to the late Frances and Catherine (O’Brien) Maginn. He graduated from North Lawrence High School in 1947. He entered into the United States Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1952.
Tom married Avis A. Furgison on October 3, 1950 at the Winthrop United Methodist Church. Avis passed away on June 3, 2007.
Tom originally worked for many years in the home dairy delivery business. Tom then worked as a Tow Motor Operator for the Newton Falls Paper Mill, retiring in 1991. He is a life member of the Massena VFW Post 1143 and was past chief of the DCSR Volunteer Fire Department. Tom enjoyed watching sporting events, especially his beloved Yankees and spending time with family. He was a very caring man who was known for his contagious smile and keen sense of humor.
Surviving are a son and his wife, Mark and Laurie Maginn of Oneida, four grandchildren, Rebecca (Kevin) Ellwood of Schenectady, Benjamin (Erica) Maginn of Foxboro MA, Holly (Nathan) Waterfield of Cherry Valley and Michael Meehan of Roseboom, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Tom is predeceased by his wife, Avis, and his parents and a brother, Robert Maginn.
Calling hours were on Wednesday, January 4 from 12p.m. to 1p.m. at French Funeral Home in Edwards with his funeral service immediately followed at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Clare.
Donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the DCSR Volunteer Fire Department, or the Hazel Carpenter Home, 533 Main St. Oneida.

Nancy (Young) Oliver

Nancy (Young) Oliver, of Central Square, passed away Friday December 30, 2016 surrounded by her family.
Born in Gouverneur,  on June 1, 1950, she was the daughter of John and Jessie MacTurk Young. Nancy worked at Crouse Hospital for over 20 years.
She had a love for birds, bird watching, and her dog, Barney.
She is predeceased by her father, John Young; brothers Timothy and James Young; and brother-in-law, Jack Pickard. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Timothy Oliver; her mother, Jessie Young; sisters Judith (John) Forsythe, Kay Pickard, and Pamela (Robert) Smith; brothers, John (Donna Kestner) Young and Robert (Jeanne) Young; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, N.Y. A spring burial will be in Hailesboro Cemetery, Hailesboro, NY.
Contributions, in her memory, may be made to Paws Across Oswego County, 2035 County Route 1, Oswego, NY 13126.

Candace C. Sleeman

Candace C. Gleeman of Rochester died December 29, 2016 at age 51. She was predeceased by her parents, Jean and H. Burnell Risley and her father-in-law, Joe Sleeman.
Candace is survived by her husband, Dan; her children, Christopher, Joe, Danny and Chantelle; her brother, Bob Risley; her sister, Linda Scoville, her mother-in-law, Linda Sleeman, her brother-in-law, John Sleeman, her sister-in-law, Belynda Holtz and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Circle, Rochester. 14623.

Alan Tyler

Alan D. Tyler, 64, passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home in Gouverneur.. Funeral arrangements are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Alan was born in Oneonta on December 18, 1952, the son of Albert E. “Toby” and Elizabeth Jeanne Curtis Tyler. He graduated from Gouverneur High School and a received a degree from LeMoyne College.
Alan is survived by his two sisters Barbara Myers of Inverness, FL and Peggy Tyler of Pendleton, SC, a loving extended family, and a wide circle of friends who often gathered at Sylvia Lake. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister Nan Tyler.Alan was known for his generosity and his love of music. He will be sadly missed.

Hazel Fleming

Hazel Fleming, 96, died on December 12, 2016 in Punxsutawney, PA. She was born December 13, 1920 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Virginia (Johnston) Yoder and Norman Yoder. Hazel is also preceded in death by three brothers: Clyde Yoder, Norman (Clair) Yoder and Blain Yoder; four sisters Mildred Johnson, Mabel States, Esther Cramer and Twila (Gaynell) Peterson.
Hazel married Ray Frampton, a railroad engineer with the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, and resided with Ray in Meadville, PA from 1944-1979. While living in Meadville, she was active with the Meadville First Baptist Church, and she served for many years as president of the Meadville area Cancer Society.
After Ray's death, she moved to Gouverneur,  where she married Everett A. Fleming. Hazel is survived by sister-in-law Violet (Fleming), the wife of the late Gerald Jackson of Oxbow. She will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Hazel had no children of her own. Following Everett's death in 1991, Hazel then moved back to Bell Township where she lived the past 24 years.
Although she experienced great personal tragedy in her life, she never dwelled upon it, preferring instead to bring happiness and joy to everyone around her. She loved to travel, and introduced many of her nieces and nephews to places they would never have experienced without her help and encouragement. She was an avd outdoor person, and liked to hike, fish, explore, and hunt and dug for ginseng. During her later years, she became very interested in genealogy, and spent much time researching Yoder ancestry.
 Hazel leaves a legacy of unselfish love, compassion, service to others and happiness that serves as a great example to those she leaves behind. Her entire adult life reflected the core values of Christianity as she followed Jesus Christ in her own quiet, unassuming, private manner. She will be forever missed, greatly respected, and fondly remembered.
A service was held on December 17, 2016 at the Waldron Funeral Home in Mahaffey, PA with the Rev. Melvin Cramer officiating. Interment followed at Otterbein Cemetery in Mahaffey, PA.
Online condolences can be made at www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com. Search for Hazel “Flemming”. The obituary was originally submitted with two “m”s instead of one.

Robert L. Moore, Jr.

Robert “Sonny” L. Moore, Jr, age 84, Gouverneur,  passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Gouverneur Hospital.
There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 1p.m. at the Time Out Lounge in Fowler. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Robert was born on November 22, 1932 in Fowler to the late Robert L. Moore, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Bennett) Moore. He graduated from the Gouverneur Central School in 1952 and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1956. He married Rosemary Fuller on September 4, 1959.
Sonny worked as a mill operator and crusher operator for International Talc from 1960 until 1977 and for Gouverneur Talc until his retirement in 1999.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Robert was a founding member of the Syndicate Hunting Club, loved his beagles and his Chihuahua, Mimi, and riding his four-wheeler. In his free time, Robert was a tinkerer. He could fix anything and would do so for anybody.
His survivors include his wife of 57 years, Rose Moore; three children- Robert Moore, III and his wife, Kelley, Brenda Moore and her companion, Jeffrey Disco and Bruce Moore; two brothers and sisters-in-law- George and Susan Moore, Harry and Sandra Moore; and two sisters, Laura Dusharm and Susan Peck.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Robert IV “Turtle”, Brian, Jock, Bruce Jr., Kyle, Rosie, Kelly Jo, and Donovan; and three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Calvin and Logan, and has one more on the way.
Robert is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Shirley Charter.
Donations in memory of Robert Moore may be made to the Gouverneur Hospital, the Gouverneur Rescue Squad, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Brian George Green

Brian George Green, 35, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his home.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 6 at 11 a.m. at the Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 State Hwy. 58, Gouverneur with Fr. Shane Lynch, pastor of St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur officiating and burial in Hermon Cemetery.
Calling hours were Monday from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and 6p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
Brian was born on September 23, 1981 in Potsdam and is the son of Jack and Sandy Doty Green.
He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1999 and from SUNY Oswego in 2003. Brian attended the NYS Corrections Academy and has served as a corrections officer for over ten years.
Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and trying to win back his money shooting darts that he had lost playing golf.
Brian is survived by his mother Sandy of Gouverneur, a step-son Dylan Ferguson, a brother Michael and Lisa Green of Gouverneur, two sisters- Colette Green and Brian Bush of Gouverneur, Jennifer and Donald Fagnan of Falls Church, VA, a nephew Jack Fagnan and a niece, Jane Fagnan. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles Tim Doty of Florida, Mary and Michael Cardone of New Jersey, Debbie and Ronnie Reddick of Gouverneur, Betsy and Tim Lampson of Buffalo, Martha Storrin of Gouverneur and Tom and Karen Green of Gouverneur, and his cousins Todd Doty, Katey Doty, Jessie Allen, Maegan Harrington, Matt Cardone, Michael Redddick, Nathan Reddick, Sean Ratliff, Ally Ratliff, Valerie Jolley, Rachel Newvine, Corey Storrin, Tom Storrin, Adam Green, Matthew Green, and Erica Green.
He is predeceased by his father Jack, his uncle Tom Storrin, and his grandparents George and Grace Doty and John U. and Shirley Green.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ryan's Wish Foundation, Friends 4 Pound Paws, St. James School, or the Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department.

Harriett L. “Hattie” McDougall

Harriett “Hattie” Louise McDougall, age 80, passed away on December 3, 2016 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.
Calling hours were held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. immediately followed by her funeral service at 1p.m. Burial will be in the East Riverside Cemetery.
Harriett was born on February 29, 1936 in Hermon to the late Milton and Leta (Besaw) Tharrett. She married Charles McDougall, Jr. on April 10, 1954. He passed away on March 7, 1972.
Mrs. McDougall had worked as an assembly line worker for Climax Manufacturing in Watertown. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed crocheting, dancing and listening to country music, and playing Bingo.
She is survived by three daughters, Kathy and Jim Harris, Debbie and Herbie Coates, Amie and Dave Wing; four sons, Joie and Diane McDougall, David and Cathy McDougall, Stevie and Diane McDougall and Allen McDougall; a brother, LeRoy Tharrett; and a sister, Loretta Patton. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Harriett is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Charles, a brother, Kenneth Rickett and four sisters, Rosemary Jesmer, Mildred Rickett, Betty Durham and Dorothy McBroom. She is also predeceasedbytwo sons, Allen L. McDougall and Alton R. Dodge, Jr. and her companion, Alton Dodge.
Donations in memory of Harriett may be made to the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Maude S. Jenkins

Maude S. Jenkins, 88, of Richville, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with David Hart, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Ogdensburg officiating. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4p.m. to 7p.m.
Maude was born in Baltimore, MD on September 26, 1928, the daughter of John and Pearl Smith Lancaster.
She married Harold "Duke" Jenkins Sr. on October 29, 1949 in Philadelphia, N.Y.
Mr. Jenkins, a retired well driller and truck driver, passed away on August 3, 2014.
Maude worked as a cook and bartender at The Palms in Gouverneur and the Richville Hotel. She volunteered her time at Meals on Wheels and served on the Ladies Auxiliary of the Richville Vol. Fire Department for 30 plus years.
She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, cooking, baking but most of all, loved spending time with family in Maryland and back home in Richville.
Maude is survived by her seven children: Harold Jr. and Karen of Richville, Dan and Shelly of Gouverneur, Donny and Nancy of Gouverneur, John of Richville, Roy and Robin of Gouverneur, Terry of Richville, Tammy and her companion Peter Sequin of Richville, 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Harold Sr., her parents, a brother Roy Lancaster and a sister, Ruth Parlett, and her husband Norman.
Memorial donations in Maude's memory may be made to the Richville Ladies Auxiliary or the Richville Vol. Fire Department, both at PO Box 51, Richville, NY 13681.

Richard C. “Dick” Rose Sr.

Richard C. “Dick” Rose Sr., age 74 of Satsuma, Florida passed away November 22, 2016 after a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements are with the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home & Crematory Palatka Florida. A memorial tribute will be held Saturday December 10, 2016 at 1p.m. at the funeral home located at 307 South Palm Avenue Palatka Florida. Online condolences can be made at JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com
Mr. Rose was born on July 25, 1942 in Theresa N.Y. a son of the late Arthur and Frances (Eggleston) Rose. He graduated in 1959 from Indian River High School, a member of the first graduating class at the new school. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963. Dick was then employed as a Deputy by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, NewYork Telephone Company and later had radio and television repair shops in both Theresa and Star Lake.
 After moving to Florida, he was employed by Bell-South and various auto dealerships.
He currently was co-owner/operator of Mema’s Restaurant in Satsuma, Florida with his wife, Kerri. Dick loved to cook and he and his wife owned a mobile concession stand, K& D Seafood, and had attended area county fairs in 2009 and 2010, including Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County and Watertown-Jefferson County. They also attended several other fairs along the Eastern seaboard.
He was a member of the Palatka #34 F&AM Masonic Lodge; Putnam County Shriners Club and the Loyal Order of the Moose #184 in Palatka FL. He was also a staunch supporter of the Palatka Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Kerri, four sons- Richard Jr.(Cindy), Lyman(Elizabeth), Denver(Mary), and Ashley(Kelly); two daughters- Karen Winant (Brian Daly), Lori (Jackie) Savoie and a stepson Derek Harthcock.
He is also survived by grandchildrenMadison, Connor, Rachel and Braxdon Rose; Morgane, Maxx and Mitch Van Waeyenberghe, Nicholas and Erica Bass and seven great-grandchildren.
Also surviving Dick are three brothers- Leonard (Tanya) Rose, Larry (Pat) Rose and Fred (Natalie) Rose; three sisters – Doris (Bernard) Knowlton, Judy (Earl) Peck and Sue Rose, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Rose was pre-deceased by a sister, Margo and a brother, Frank.
Mr. Rose always enjoyed visits “home” to Northern New York. When relatives visited Florida they were sure to deliver his favorites of fresh cheese curd, Croghan bologna, maple syrup and maple cream. He will surely be missed.

Robert E. Church

Robert E. “Bob” Church, age 76, of Gouverneur, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the United Helpers RiverLedge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg.
Calling hours for Bob will be on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and 7p.m. to 9p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. His funeral will be on Saturday at 11a.m. at the Spragueville Methodist Church with Pastors Rick Pickert and Judy Sibley officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Spragueville Cemetery. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Bob was born on November 22, 1940 in Gouverneur to the late George L. and Verna (Johnson) Church. He graduated from Knox Memorial High School in Russell in 1958. He entered into the United States Army in 1963 and following his service in the Army he joined the Army Reserves and served until his honorable discharge in Canton, NY on October 31, 1969.
A marriage to Jean LaTray ended in divorce. He married Kathryn (Kay) Whittaker on April 21, 1990. The couple moved from Canton to Spragueville in 1992 to be caregivers to Kay’s mom, Gladys Whittaker.
Bob worked for St. Joe Zinc Mines for 25 years and then at the Gouverneur Talc Mine for 20 years. Bob was a “very caring” volunteer driver for Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties. He enjoyed bowling and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Laurie Church and family; an adopted daughter, Judy Hendricks and family; a step son, Greg Zimmer, and family; a step daughter, Kim and Mike Sayler and family; a sister, Carol Fuller and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bob is predeceased by his father and mother, George and Verna Church, also by six brothers, Frank, William, Donald, David, Gary and Willard and a sister, Doris, and a step son, Michael Zimmer.
Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse NY 13204 or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam NY 13676.

Michael R. Hudson, Ph.D.

Michael R. Hudson, Ph.D., 62, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in University Hospitals, Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness.
He was born January 14, 1954 in Watertown, N.Y. to Ross C. and Agnes (nee Bilow) Hudson.
He grew up in Gouverneur where he graduated from high school before attending St. Lawrence University. While there, he discovered his life’s passion, the study of of geology and chemistry and went on to earn a B.S. in geology. He continued study at Indiana University receiving a M.A. in geology and at Miami University (Ohio) completing a Ph.D.in geology.
Dr. Hudson , associate professor of geology, began teaching at Ashland University in 1982 where he taught earth science courses including mineralogy, geochemistry, metamorphic petrology, and natural disasters.
Beloved by his students, Dr. Hudson, or “Doc”, served as the advisor to the Geology Club and director of the annual Mohican District Science Fair, and was the recipient of three Mentor Awards, a program that recognizes faculty or staff whose academic leadership with regard to students extends beyond the classroom. He was active with his students in geochemical research on rocks from both northern New York and north central Ohio. He also served several terms as Faculty Senate president, and was very active on various campus committees. He was a member of the Geological Society of America.
He proudly served in the United States Army where earned the rank of captain.
On August 14, 1988 he married the former Teresa “Terri” Cooper in Ashland.
Michael was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, elder and most currently on the board of trustees. Michael loved to sing and participated for many years in the church choir.
One of Michael’s greatest pleasures included spending time each summer at the family summer cottage or “camp” in the Thousand Islandswhere he loved water activities and boating on the St. Lawrence River with his children and grandchildren. An avid craftsman, he enjoyed projects big and small, whether is was re-shingling the cottage, repairing dock boards, laying new flooring in the bedrooms or fixing the screen door on the back porch. He considered it “heaven on earth” and it was one of the few places Michael really allowed himself to relax and slow down from his frenzied lifestyle.
Michael will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 28 years, Mrs. Teresa “Terri” Hudson of Ashland; two children, James (Ashley) Hudson of New London and Pamela (Andy) Hudson Keener of Orrville; four grandchildren, Samantha and Emma Hudson and Madelyn and Aiden Keener; his loving mother, Mrs. Agnes Hudson of Gouverneur; a brother, Scott (Sandy) Hudson of Gouverneur; nieces and nephews Matthew Hudson, Elizabeth Hudson, Courtney (Jason) Fitzsimmons, and Tom (Marta) Frisinger; sister-in-laws, Kimmie (Steve) Humrichouser and Penny (Mark) Osgood, niece Megan (Nick) Osgood Winiarski and grand nephew Jack Cooper Winiarski.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Ross C. Hudson in 2006.
A memorial service, celebrating Michael’s life will be held Saturday, December 3, 2016, in the First Presbyterian Church, 320 Church Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Michael Parker officiating. Interment will be in the Clayton Village Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call, Friday, December 2, 2016 from 4 to 8 pm in the First Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The First Presbyterian Church, 320 Church Street, Ashland, Ohio or to the Ashland University Geology Club.
For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements.