Ryan L. Wood

Ryan L. Wood, age 42, of Edwards, passed away in an automobile accident on May 9, 2021.

Calling hours will be held at the Edwards United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 1 – 3 and 6 – 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held at the church on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Gates Cemetery, Edwards. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Edwards. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Ryan was born on March 14, 1979 in Star Lake to Roland L. and Rita A. (McDermid) Wood. He graduated from Edwards-Knox Central School in 1997 and studied accounting and nursing at SUNY Canton. Ryan married Amanda Clark on September 24, 2016. A marriage to Erin Klock ended in divorce.

Ryan had been a Corrections Officer in Gouverneur since 2015. Previously he worked for NYSARC for 17 years, taking great pleasure in working at Dodge Pond. He enjoyed golfing, especially with his father-in-law, snowmobiling, playing softball, and had played the trumpet in high school. He was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Flyers and enjoyed watching horror flicks. Ryan had a good sense of humor and loved scaring his Dad and had a good time pretending to be a monster with his boys.

His survivors include his parents, Roland and Rita Wood, sons, Noah John Wood and Silas Henry Kevin Wood, sister, Gidget Wainwright, brother, Rustin Wood and his companion, Brandi Wisner, his dog, Hurley, cat, Rolly, and many nieces and nephews, Michalla, Levi, and Gabriel Wainwright, Kadden Wisner, and Adyn and Jace Wood, and his cousins, aunts and uncles.

Ryan is predeceased by his grandparents, John and Ethel Wood and Millan and Verlie McDermot.

Ruth Lutz

Ruth S. Lutz, age 73, of Gouverneur, NY passed away on May 6, 2021 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Pennsylvania.

Ruth was born on August 30, 1947 in Canton, NY to the late Maynard and Mabel (Day) Durham. She attended Gouverneur Central School. On April 22, 1978, she married Bertrand B. Lutz at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church. Bert passed away on March 2, 2002.

Ruth had worked at the Gouverneur Central School in the cafeteria. She was also a bus monitor, cleaned at the Clearview Motel and for the Town of Gouverneur, and had worked at McDonalds. She loved to cook and go camping. She provided foster care for many years and loved watching the races, especially when her children were in them.

Surviving is a son, Ronald “Buddy” White Jr.; two daughters, Ruby Douglas-Hess and her husband, Michael, and Elizabeth Brown; two stepdaughters, Lisa and Laurie Lutz; two brothers, Ronald and Danny Durham; sister, Betsy Cronk; step brother, Terry Tharrett; seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Ruth is predeceased by a son, Bertrand Lutz and three brothers, Maynard “Yogi”, Orin “Bubba” and Oscar “Buzzy” Durham, sister, Rose Toscano, and step-brother, Jackie “Buck” Tharrett.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 1 – 3 and 6 – 8 p.m. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the East Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur followed by a reception at the Gouverneur Elks Lodge. Condolences and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Millicent M. “Millie” Yaddow Harris

Millicent M. “Millie” Yaddow Harris, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Lewis County General Hospital Residential Health Care.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 10th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with burial in Hailesboro Cemetery.

Millicent was born in Evans Mills on May 8, 1926, the daughter of Henry J. and Bertha I. (Tomlinson) Yaddow.

She attended schools in Richville and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1944.

Following graduation, Millie went to work at the Natural Dam Paper Mill. While employed at the mill, she met and married Paul Blackburn. They were divorced in 1946, and Paul passed away in 1956.

Following her divorce, Millicent met Lloyd Harris, a milk hauler for the family farm on the Small Flats Road. Eventually, the couple married in Vermont on September 10, 1952. Following their marriage, Lloyd was employed on the farm and worked for the State of New York. Millie also worked on the farm as well as the Gouverneur Tribune Press and the hospitals in Star Lake and Gouverneur as a housekeeper. Lloyd passed away in 1976.

Millie moved to Carthage in 1995 to be closer to family. She lived independently for many years before moving into assisted living. Her daily routine included napping regularly, going out with friends and family, involvement with group activities, staying busy with reading and hobbies. Millie enjoyed traveling, playing bingo at the nursing home, and music, listening to the country stompers, the fiddlers, and she loved to dance. She remained active and self sufficient, quite chatty, social, and outgoing. Millicent belonged to the Carthage Area Hospital Auxiliary and the Methodist faith.

Millie is survived by her sons David, Donald, Phillip, and Michael Harris, a step son Stanley Harris, her daughters Gloria Ayen, Mickey Manson, Shelly Hartman and her companion Dave Bulterman, a step daughter Elaine Harris, her daughter-in-law Katherine Blackburn, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Henry Yaddow, her sister Mayfred Chaffee, many nieces and nephews. Millie is predeceased by her parents, her husbands, her son Roger Blackburn, and her sisters Mary Morse and Marion Moody.

Memorial donations in honor of Millie are encouraged to Lewis County General Hospital Residential Health Care.

Justin A. Massey

Justin Allen Massey, age 40, passed away unexpectedly in the Town of DeKalb on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

There will be calling hours for Justin on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Mask and social distancing are required. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Justin was born on May 20, 1980 in Oswego, NY to Claudette Massey and the late Antonio Alvez. He attended G Ray Bodley School, then became a roofer, working for Skyline Roofing. Justin loved fishing, spending time with his children, playing video games and doing silly dances every time he won, watching movies, was a fan of Scooby Doo and was known for wearing tie dye shirts.

Surviving is his mother and step father, Claudette Alvez and Michael Ward; seven children, Alex Davies, Austin “Beary” Lacey, Rayden “Ray Jay” Lacey, Nathan “Buggy” Massey, Saliynah Massey, Justice Massey and Axyl Massey; a brother, Jerome McSweeney Jr.; a sister, Jessica McSweeney; his maternal grandfather, Robert Ferlito; two uncles, Louis Massey and Raymond Sprague and several cousins.

Justin is predeceased by his father, Antonio Alvez and his maternal grandmother, Claudia Ferlito.

Edward J. White

Edward J. White, 83, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on May 5, 1937 in Elmdale, NY to the late Clarence F. (Sr) and Doris M. White. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Clarence F. (Jr), a son Archiel, and a granddaughter Olivia Jean.

He is survived by his wife of 4 years, Susan, his sons Edward R. (Cynthia D.), Gerald J. (Nancy S.), and Brennon Lewis (Patricia L.) White, his daughter Jamie S. (Ralph M.) Tsora, a brother Gordon K. (Ardis L.), brother-in-law Charles (his wife and their children), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Ed worked for almost 25 years at St. Joe Mineral, Balmat, NY, before moving to the Melbourne area in the late 1980s, where he and his wife own and operate a Framing and Restoration business. He took great pride in his family, whom he loved unconditionally. He had a great sense of humor, was known for his “bad dad jokes,” and was always excited at how he could “MacGyver” most anything.

A memorial service was held in the Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Chapel, Melbourne, Florida.

Carlton R. Stowell

Carlton R. Stowell, 79, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 4th at 11:00 am East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur with Martha Helmer, pastor of DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Carlton was born on November 18, 1941 in Gouverneur, the son of the late Charles and Verna (Hunter) Stowell.

Carlton graduated from Gouverneur High School and attended college for a year in Boston. He decided to leave college and pursue a career in the military. Carlton enlisted in the United States Air Force which he served in for 14 years before retirement with a honorable medical discharge. He had been stationed in Guam and Vietnam. Upon retirement, he was recruited by the FBI to start with a clerical position and move up thru the ranks. He lived out his remaining days living at Cambray Terraces in Gouverneur.

He enjoyed some hunting and fishing, listening to music, and had collected quite a selection of albums and 45’s. Carlton loved to play his guitar and had played in a few local bands.

A marriage to Pat Halstrom from Texas ended in divorce.

Carlton is survived by his brothers Alton and his wife Vicky, Lynn and his wife Lorraine, his sister Mary Marcellus, all of Gouverneur, a half brother Kenneth Stowell and a half sister Linda Shirley, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents.

Dorothy M. Hart

Dorothy M. “Dot” Hart, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Sodus Rehabilitation Center in Sodus.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Martha Helmer, pastor of DeKalb Jct. United Methodist Church officiating and burial in Hailesboro Cemetery.

Dorothy was born in Gouverneur on February 7, 1939, the daughter of James and Alice (House) Dusharm.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School and married Darrell Hart in Louisiana on August 1, 1964.

Mr. Hart passed away on November 5, 2001.

Dot had worked at a military px and was a sales representative for Sarah Coventry Jewelry. She was a member of a senior citizens club and enjoyed dancing.

Dorothy is survived by her siblings Gerald and Mary Dusharm of Newark, Eleanor Finley of Ogdensburg, Mary House of Sodus Center, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Darrell, her parents, sisters Beverly Durham, Joyce LaSage, Betty Skeels, and Patricia Dusharm, brothers William, Gordon, Charles, and Walter Dusharm.

Nora J. Hayden

Nora J. Hayden, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Gouverneur Hospital.

Funeral services are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur and burial will be in Hailesboro Cemetery.

Nora was born on July 28, 1957 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Donald "Jack" and Jessie (Bresette) Hayden.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School and had received training in food trades at BOCES.

Nora was employed full time at E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur for 37 years in housekeeping and as linen coordinator until retiring due to her health. She often held second and third jobs and was known for her strong work ethic. Nora had served several years as the SEIU union rep.

She enjoyed making crafts, playing cards, fishing, camping, gambling, and spending time with her friends and family. She was a lifelong resident of Fowler.

Nora is survived by her daughters Stacey Hayden and her fiance David Gotham of Fowler, Shelby Clement and her husband William of Fowler, her grandchildren Tucker Carpenter, Collin Clement, Gavin Clement, and Haylee Clement. She is also survived by her sister Carolyn Emerson and her husband David of Fine, her brother Arthur Hayden of Fowler, several nieces and nephews. Nora is predeceased by her parents Jack and Jessie, a daughter Shannon Hayden, brothers Aubrey Hayden and David Hayden, and a sister Linda Hayden.

Phillip E. Dashnaw Jr.

Phillip E. “Phil” Dashnaw Jr., 55, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Phillip was born on November 20, 1965 in Gouverneur, the son of Philip E. and Susan Ann (Aldridge) Dashnaw.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1984.

Phil worked a variety of jobs including employment at Ritchie Brothers Construction, for Roger Ormsby, Groveton paper mill, and Gouverneur bus garage. For the past 15 years, he has owned and operated Phil’s Lawn Service and Snow Removal.

He enjoyed tinkering on things in his garage, following the news, politics, and medical research, and playing the drums including times spent with his brothers in the bands Night Flight and Common Ground.

Phil is survived by his son Nathan Dashnaw, his brothers Rodney and Glenna Dashnaw, Arnold Dashnaw and his companion Laurie Simser, his brother-in-law Todd Sears Sr., nieces, nephews, and other family members. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister Tammy J. Sears.

Memorial donations in memory of Phil are encouraged to the Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad or Gouverneur Hospital.

Merrill Otis Goodison

Merrill “Sonny” Goodison, age 84, of Gouverneur NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Central Park Rehab and Nursing Home in Syracuse NY.

Born July 2, 1936, in Gouverneur NY the son of Merrill G. and Eva Huntley Goodison, he was a 1954 graduate of Gouverneur High School and a 1956 graduate of Canton ATC (SUNY) in Canton, NY.

Sonny was employed by IBM in Syracuse NY 1956 - 1991 and retired after 35 years of service. During this time he served in the U.S. Army for 2 years including time in Korea and then was extended for 3 months.

Sonny loved his nieces and nephews and spent many hours passing on his advice and wisdom. One of his nephews said “Everyone should have an Uncle Sonny”. He spent time water skiing, swimming and sailing with the family and many hours sitting on his camp deck watching the activities on Sylvia Lake.

Sonny was predeceased by his parents and his niece Christine Burzalow.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley (Gene) Hockey of Brownville NY, brother, Gordon (Charlotte) Goodison of Syracuse NY, his niece Cindi (Fred) Dowd of Honeoye Falls, his nephews Michael (Julie) Goodison of Cicero, David (Cherie) Hockey of Caroga Lake NY, Scott (Karen) Goodison of Forest Hill MD, his nieces Michelle Kasprzak of Baldwinsville, Susan (Bill) Baker of Memphis NY, his nephew Douglas Goodison of Syracuse, great nephews, Josh (Meghan) Roth, Bryan Roth, Jeff Kasprzak, Kevin Hockey, Elliott (Emily) Hockey, Ryan Burzalow and Gabriel Goodison, great nieces, Aimee Kasprzak, Lauren (Kris) Coppola, Emily Roth, Courtney (Tyler) Stellmack, Sarah Goodison and many good friends.

There will be no calling hours.

A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur NY.

Contributions may be made to the CNY SPCA, the ASPCA or organization of your choice.

Gates Funeral Home, 29 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville NY 13027 has charge of arrangements.

Rodney L. “Rosco” Cousino

Rodney L. “Rosco” Cousino, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. A celebration of life to honor Rodney will be held on Friday, April 30th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Gouverneur American Legion. Funeral arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

He was the son of Edward W. and Harriet (Boshane) Cousino, born July 22, 1956.

Rodney attended Gouverneur High School and later received his GED. He met his wife Tamara Reed in Rockford, Illinois while working over the road in 1986, and they married in Gouverneur on July 19th, 1987. Rosco enjoyed being on the farm, cutting wood, crossword puzzles, and playing his guitar.

He is survived by his daughter Jessica Cousino and her companion Derrick Barron, his son Dylan Detlor and his companion Michelle Rusho, a stepdaughter Michelle Lamz and her husband Doug, and his grandkids Shayquan, Deanglo, Jordan, Connor, and Kenny. Rosco is also survived by his sisters Charlotte and Wayne Beldock, Michelle Schwartfigure, Annette and Joe Collett, his brothers Tony and Roxanne Cousino, and Floyd Cousino.

Rodney is predeceased by his wife Tamara, his parents Edward and Harriet, his siblings Joyce Wilson, Eddie Cousino, and Timothy Cousino.

Helen Hartle

Helen Patricia Maloy Hartle, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

There are no public funeral services at this time and a celebration of life to honor Helen and her husband Ken will be announced this summer. A private burial will be held in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Helen was born in Gouverneur on June 14, 1936 to William Frederick and Hilda Mamie (Blackmer) Maloy.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School and married Kenneth Lloyd Hartle on August 1, 1953. Ken passed away on January 12th.

Helen worked for JEM Transportation, Groveton Paper Company, and then Kinney Drugs where she worked for 27 years, retiring in 1997 as a benefits coordinator. While working, she found time to serve her community as a member and treasurer of the Dept. of Labor Job Service Employer Committee, a director on the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, and as a St. Lawrence County Election Inspector. Helen also was a member of the Gouverneur Business Women’s Club, Gouverneur Garden Club, and the Emerald Greens Golf Club.

Helen and Ken enjoyed the home they built near Somerville for 60 years, their summers at their camp on Lake Bonaparte, wintering in Florida, and spending time with their family.

She is survived by her children Steven and Delinda Hartle, Lorraine Conklin, Karlene and Joe Maloney, David and Connie Hartle, and Mark Hartle, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Helen is predeceased by her husband Ken, sisters Isabel Wicks, Betty Brown, and Marie King, brothers John Maloy and William Maloy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to honor Helen are encouraged to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Trudy Anne Mashaw

Trudy Anne (Popple) Mashaw, 72, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Upstate Hospital, Syracuse, surrounded by her daughters.

Per Trudy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.

Born May 11, 1948 to Richard and Alice (Plunkett) Popple, she graduated from Gouverneur High School.

Trudy married William E. Mashaw. Mr. Mashaw passed away on January 26, 2014.

Trudy worked various jobs throughout her life including at St. James School, Gouverneur Savings & Loan, the Town of Gouverneur, and Gouverneur Central School, until her retirement.

Surviving are her daughters and their husbands Kelly (Dennis) Forsyth and Kerry (Henry) Price, her grandchildren Stephen Serviss, Staci Serviss, Jada Gale, Hanna Neukirch, and Madison Neukirch, 7 great grandchildren, her sister Diane (Robert) Jennings, sister-in-law Diann Mashaw, brothers-in-law Robert Mashaw and Earl J. Mashaw, several nieces and nephews, and her companion of two years Richard Fisher.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Trudy’s home of 68 Johnstown Street in Gouverneur.

Memorial donations in memory of Trudy are encouraged to the Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad or Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department.

Gordon Mandigo

Gordon “Gordy” Mandigo, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Funeral services are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Gordon was born on January 30, 1935, the son of Everett and Margaret (Barnhart) Mandigo.

He married Mary Popple in 1961 and Mary passed away in 2003. Gordy married Patricia DeLorme in 2005 and Pat passed away in 2009.

Gordy worked for the Local Laborers Union for many years.

He is survived by his children Emmett Mandigo of Hermon, Vicky Sharpe of Gouverneur, Patricia Williams of South Carolina, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Gordon is also survived by his brother Bert Mandigo of Maine, nieces, and nephews. Gordy is predeceased by his parents, his wives, his sons Timothy “Dale” Weber and Gary M. Mandigo, and his brother Morgan Mandigo.

Memorial donations in honor of Gordy are encouraged to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Lawrence County SPCA.

James A. Cole, Sr.

James A. Cole, Sr., 76 of Little Bow Road died Sunday April 4, 2021 at his home.

Born July 6, 1944 in Gouverneur, he was the son of the late John M. and Eleanor Fredenburg Cole. He graduated from Indian River High School in 1961.

Mr. Cole was employed with Timmerman Turkey Farms, LaFargeville, and later at Riverside Iron Works, Gouverneur where he retired as shop foreman. He was also a farmer and did custom hay cutting. Along with Wendall Camfield they did mechanical work on tractors and farm machinery and later he partnered with his son, Jake.

A marriage to Pansy Sawyer ended in divorce. After a twenty-year courtship he married Lisa Storie in 2005.

A kind and generous man, he loved to garden, go berry picking and deer hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa; a son and his wife, James A. “Jake”, Jr. and Betty of Gouverneur; six daughters and three sons-in-law, Isabelle and Wayne Young, Gouverneur, Mary and Wayne Knight, Rossie, Sarah Cole, Gouverneur, Tracy and James Larivere of Vermont, Bobbi Lashua and her companion, Robert Pike, Gouverneur and Sabrina Myers and her companion, Dennis Chartrand of Harrisville; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Alice and Brian Draper of Adams and Carol Maiers of Liverpool; two brothers and their wives, Philip and Jennie Cole, deKalb Junction and Harold and Sherry Cole of Redwood.

His parents, a brother, John D. Cole and a sister, Janice Pugliese died before him.

There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa.

Donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 U.S. Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

To leave a condolence go to www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com and access the obituary. Click on the Tribute Wall located on the top left.

Donald W. McIntosh

Donald W. McIntosh, age 88, of Gouverneur, passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 30, 2021.

Donald was born on February 19, 1933 in Fullerville, NY to the late Wilbert and Theresa (Dashner) McIntosh. He attended Gouverneur Central School and was on the first wrestling team the school had. In 1953, he entered into the United States Army. He served until his honorable discharge in 1955. He married Kay Cunningham on December 23, 1956 at the Antwerp Methodist Church. The couple recently celebrated 62 years of marriage.

He had worked for the Papermill and Rotundo’s Garage until working for Gouverneur Talc, where he worked for 34 years, retiring in 1997. Donald spent many days at his son’s house doing projects. Together, they restored old gasoline engines and went to old engine shows during summers. He loved going to hunting camp. When he had a spare minute, his children and grandchildren found many projects for him to do. Donald was a “Jack of all trades” and could fix anything. As his son would say, “Dad was rarely ever wrong”, which he would just smile about when they told him. He enjoyed repairing old clocks and loved to hear them run, which was a passion he shared with his daughter. He was a dedicated husband, dad and friend. The legacy he leaves behind is the lives that he touched.

Donald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kay; a son, David McIntosh of Antwerp; a daughter, Anna Sides, of Gouverneur; five grandchildren, Julie, Mike and Jaime Rose of North Carolina and Samantha and Ricky Sides of Gouverneur; eight great grandchildren, Frances, Mason, Jesse, Johnathan, Kaylie, Miranda, Lexie and Jake of North Carolina, and lastly his daughter, Sherry Shattuck of Gouverneur, whom has been part of the family and a friend for 50 years.

He is predeceased by his parents; four brothers, David, James, Robert and Vernon McIntosh and five sisters, Ora Smith, Eula Robinson, Reitha Daggett, Alice Davison and Betty Daggett.

There will be calling hours for Donald on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., with a memorial service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.

Terrance A. Austin

Terrance A. “Terry” Austin, 81, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

There are no funeral services and burial will be private in Pleasant Lake Cemetery in Brasie Corners with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Terrance was born on January 11, 1940, the son of Allen “Huck” and Alta Mae (Hutton) Austin.

Upon graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army.

Terry lived most his life in the Gouverneur area and spent some time in Florida before returning to the north country. He worked most of his life as a self employed contractor before retiring to life in Rossie. Terry enjoyed games of chance and his pets.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Terry is predeceased by his parents Huck and Alta Mae, his brothers Barry and Tim Austin, and his sister Trudy Mullane.

Willard D. “Bill” Weaver

Willard D. “Bill” Weaver, 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.

A private graveside service for Bill and his late wife Margaret will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Willard was born in Richville on August 22, 1927, the son of Roy and Nina (Cameron) Weaver.

He graduated from Philadelphia High School and married Margaret Fuller on June 1, 1951 at Gouverneur Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. Wood officiating.

Bill worked for several contractors as a construction superintendent, retiring from Northland Associates in Syracuse.

He was a member of the Gouverneur Elks Lodge and Richville Masonic Lodge. Bill enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his ole friend Heidi, his golden retriever.

Bill is survived by his children Landon and Holly Weaver, Bradley Weaver and Linda Shatraw, his grandchildren Angela and Jason Ferrick, Emily and Thomas Storrin, Sheena and Patrick Hanratty, Joshua and Taylor Weaver, his great grandchildren Christian Gillan, Vincenza Gillan, Hunter Storrin, Landon Storrin, Thomas Storrin, Kurtis Brown, Anthony Hanratty, Grace Hanratty, Owen Hanratty, Khloe Weaver, and Kamden Weaver, a great, great grandson Jaylen Burton, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Margaret, an infant son John, infant daughter Catherine, his great grandson Jake Ferrick, his four sisters Sadie Bartholomew, Lisa Bush, Audrey Fuller, and Donna Hatch.

Memorial donations to honor Bill are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Karen S. Bressette

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Karen S. Bressette, loving wife, sister, and aunt, passed away at the age of 68.

Karen was born on October 16, 1952 in Gouverneur to Donald and Dorothy (Countryman) Infield.

She was a 1970 graduate of Gouverneur Central School. In 1972, she returned to Gouverneur Central School where she served as the payroll clerk for 41 years until her retirement.

Karen married Steve Bressette in January of 1977.

She enjoyed reading, traveling, and most of all, Karen loved spending time with friends and family, affectionately known as Aunt Karen to all. She also enjoyed 50’s and 60’s music and was active in the Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce.

Karen is survived by her husband Steve, her sister Christine Pike, sister-in-law Donna Infield, sister and brother-in-law Ann and Mike Maroun, mother-in-law Dorothy Bressette, nieces and nephews Amy (Al) Barr, Bill (Jen) Infield, Heather (Brian) Bailey, Kelli Lincoln, Meredith (Shawn) Lauderdale, several beloved great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, a brother Stephen Infield, father-in-law Steve Bressette Sr., and brother-in-law Mike Pike.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 31st at 11:00 am with pastor Dave Hart officiating at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur and burial to follow at Hailesboro Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please observe public health precautions.

Memorial donations to honor Karen are encouraged to the Food Bank of Central New York or the Food Pantry for the Town of Fowler.

Michelle I. Mastine

On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Michelle I. Mastine, loving Sister, Aunt, and Mother of two daughters passed away at age 45. Michelle was born July 15, 1975, in Watertown, NY to Lynn H. Kio and James E. Mastine.

Michelle was a former Paramedic of Brunswick County Emergency Services. She was living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina for the last year. She enjoyed her grandbabies, crocheting, cooking, and her dog, Hercules.

She is survived by 2 sisters, Nicki Jo Travis & Laura L. Travis-Ehart, 3 brothers, Theodore R Travis, Jr., Joseph Mastine, and Ronald Mastine. Her two daughters, Kayla Jane Taylor-Fulmer (grandson Kason Dean) also Nikki-Jo Lynn Christy (granddaughter Kyndall Lynn) and several nieces and nephews.

Michelle is preceded in death by her parents Lynn H. Kio, James E. Mastine, and a brother Rodney (Babe) Mastine.

A celebration of life will be held this summer with family. Her resting place will be Hailesboro Cemetery, Hailesboro NY.

Donations may be sent to SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Ln, Bolivia NC 28422.