Sally A. Hayden

Sally A. Hayden, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown.

Funeral services and burial in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Sally was born in Gouverneur on February 20, 1936, the daughter of Glenn B. and Gertrude (Hilts) Johnson.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1954 and married Robert A. Hayden on July 31, 1954 at Gouverneur First Baptist Church with Rev. William Wood.

Mr. Hayden, a retired construction supervisor, passed away on August 3, 1998.

Sally had worked for Kinney Drugs, Kinney Nursing Home, and St. Lawrence County Public Health. She had been a member of the Fowler Baptist Church and liked playing the piano, singing, reading, watching Syracuse football and basketball, and traveling to Canada on fishing trips. Sally also enjoyed her visits with her grandkids, cooking and making family dinners, and loved her pets, cats and dogs.

She is survived by her children Barbara and Robert Leeson of Antwerp, Jacey and Gary Dygert of Gouverneur, Scott and Cindy Hayden of Gouverneur, Jill and Brian Parrotte of South Colton, William Hayden of Gouverneur, 7 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Sally is also survived by her sisters Lorraine Johnson and Cindy Wranesh, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, twin sister Nancy Scholfield, sister Toni Strife, and brother David Johnson.

Memorial donations in honor of Sally are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws.

Yvonne Matice

Yvonne Matice, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home.

Calling hours were held on Tuesday, December 21st from 12:00 to 2:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with pastor Kirk Delaney of Bible Baptist Church officiating and burial to follow at Hailesboro Cemetery.

Yvonne was born on May 4, 1936 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Martin and Helen (Cunningham) Conklin and graduated from Hammond High School in 1954.

She worked as a short order cook at Grant’s and AMES Department Stores, at Dixie Lee Chicken, and was employed as a custodian and cleaner at Gouverneur Central School.

Yvonne married Glenn Elliott in 1955 and Webb Matice Sr. in 1992 and both her husbands predeceased her.

She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and enjoyed oil and watercolor painting, writing poems and stories, playing cards, spending time with family, and most importantly, reading the Bible.

Yvonne is survived by her children Lynn and Tim Matice of Natural Dam, Tammy and Peter Petrie of Peru, Glenna and Rodney Dashnaw of Gouverneur, Dean and Erin Elliott of Nedrow, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, stepchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Arnold and Donna Conklin of Edwards, Mary Hyde of Pennsylvania, in-laws Kay Manson of Gouverneur, Joseph Seery of Philadelphia, Diane Manson of Hammond, several nieces and nephews. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents, her husbands, her daughter Vonna Kiesnowski, her brothers John and Alexander Robert Manson, and her sisters Hazel Seery and Ardis Reynolds.

Memorial donations in honor of Yvonne are encouraged to the Gouverneur Breast Cancer Fund, PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Bible Baptist Church.

Andrew Motyka

Andrew J. Motyka, age 64, of Gouverneur, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Pontiac Nursing Home in Oswego.

Andrew was born on January 3, 1957 in Hazel Crest, IL to the late Eugene and Margaret (Naughton) Motyka. He attended Hill Crest School in Illinois and graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1974. He entered into the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge. He married Catherine Carrig

Andrew was a painter in Chicago. He loved visiting with his friends and family, working side painting jobs and in his younger years, he enjoyed doing landscaping.

He is survived by three daughters, Kelly Carrig, Andrea Motyka and Stephanie Motyka; four brothers, John, David, Christopher and Ricky Motyka and two sisters, Sherry Sotomayer and Anne Woodard.

Andrew is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Patrick Motyka.

There will be no services for Andrew. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

James Hodgdon

James Hodgdon, 71, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his home.

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

James was born in Gouverneur on February 20, 1950, the son of Harry and Lina (Thurston) Hodgdon.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School and then served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970.

Jim married Susan Fuller on January 4, 1969 in Gouverneur with Rev. Stanley E. Brown officiating.

He worked over 30 years as a car salesman for various dealers including Seakers Chevrolet, D.J. Walters, and Blevins dealerships until retirement.

Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising and riding horses, and spending time with family, especially playing cards with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughter Tracy Jane Buchardt, his grandchildren Trey and his companion Peyton, Alani, Evan, Jaric, and Kullen, and a great grandson Wesley. Jim is also survived by his sisters Sharon Langevin, Cheryl Colton, Susie Mcheffy, Janice Wainwright, Kathie Travis, Libby Spinelli, Nona Hilts, and Wendy Soper, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his two sons Bradley Hodgdon and Brian Hodgdon, and a brother Harry “Butch” Hodgdon.

Memorial donations are encouraged to the Richville Library or Richville First Responders.

Judith M. DeCastro

Judith M. DeCastro, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Jay Seymour officiating and a spring burial will be held in New St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur. Calling hours are on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Judith was born on August 21, 1936 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Joseph and Madeline (Canfield) Curtis.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1954 and from radiology school in Jersey City as a x-ray technician.

Judy married Mario DeCastro on February 23, 1957 at St. James Catholic Church in Gouverneur.

She worked as a x-ray technician for a short time prior to her marriage and then worked at the family owned Roma Restaurant in Gouverneur.

Judy was a communicant of St. James Church where she was an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph and volunteered at its Outreach program and food pantry. She was also a Hospice volunteer and enjoyed golf, knitting, and cooking for her friends and family.

She is survived by her daughter Marla A. and Foster Shampine of Gouverneur, a son Mario A. DeCastro of Alexandria Bay, her grandchildren Melissa, Catie, Jon, Morricia, and Amanda, 3 great grandchildren, a brother Michael Curtis of Banning, CA, nieces and nephews. Judy is predeceased by her parents, her husband Mario, a son Michael J. DeCastro, and a sister Monica Scott.

Memorial donations in honor of Judy are encouraged to the St. James School or St. James Church, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Thomas G. Washburn

"He came into my life dancing"... On December 8, 2021, Thomas G. Washburn, 75, of Groton, New York, passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Marcia, his brother Jim Washburn, his sons Joel Washburn, Robert Carlo and Michael Carlo, his wife Heather and their son, Evan, along many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. A graduate of Gouverneur High School he lived his life as a union carpenter with a few years of trucking thrown in before illness forced his retirement in 2008. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend to many and will be missed. As per his wishes there will be no services. He's dancing with his grandma in heaven now.

Catherine Studebaker

Catherine “Cathy” L. Studebaker, age 62, of Gouverneur, passed away on December 5, 2021 at her home under the care of her family and hospice.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Catherine was born on May 10, 1959 in Ogdensburg to Patricia L. (Touron) Hopper and the late Robert Brossoit. She worked as a postal delivery worker for the Ogdensburg Post Office.

Cathy was a very caring person and a great Mom. She was a phenomenal cook who loved to travel.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia Hopper, her boyfriend, H. Fred Idzenga, two sons, John Bonk and David Studebaker, five grandchildren, Jacob Bonk, Sydney Anderson, Kasey Bonk, Skyla Anderson, and Hailey Bonk, brother, Robert (Megan) Brossoit, and sisters, Patti Rhinehart and Maureen (Maj) Saghafi. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a very special cat.

Cathy is predeceased by her father and a sister, Diana “Diane” Fairbanks.

Thomas J. Robarge Sr.

Thomas J. Robarge Sr. of Potsdam, NY died peacefully at the age of 83 on September 27, 2021 with his brother and niece by his side. He was a beloved father, grandfather, teacher, writer and outdoorsman.

Born on May 15, 1938 in Oswego, NY, Mr. Robarge was the son of the late Ethel R. and Francis H. Robarge Sr. He grew up in Sackets Harbor with his four brothers. After graduating from Immaculate Heart Academy, he attended Oswego State University, working his way through college as a retail clerk, truck driver and muck farmworker before earning his bachelor of science in elementary education in 1960. He went on to receive multiple teaching certifications from graduate studies at SUNY Cortland, Potsdam and Canton, as well as Yale and Columbia Universities.

His 35-year career as a school teacher reached thousands of students and included three decades as a science teacher at Hermon-DeKalb Central School. Education was not just a career for him—it was his life’s passion. Among Mr. Robarge’s many honors for his work are an international environmental award from Friends of the Earth and a personal letter of appreciation from President John F. Kennedy who thanked him for his dedication to his students at a marginalized elementary school on Long Island. He authored articles about science education that were published in magazines such as Science & Children and Boy’s Life and developed several inventions, one of which was patented.

He retired from teaching in 1995 and devoted himself to his creative pursuits. He wrote, illustrated, and published short stories, nonfiction, photography collections, and children’s books. He created and performed storytelling shows for libraries and school using his true-to-life personas, “Professor Magnet” and “Grandpa North.” In his popular Grandpa North children’s book series, he told colorful tales of outdoor adventures with his grandchildren. Many his works documented North Country history and were inspired by exchanging stories o­ver coffee with other old-timers, one of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, biking, canoeing, skiing, snow shoeing and hiking, continuing many of these hobbies well into his 70s.

He was eternally devoted to his five children and five grandchildren—always ready to give encouragement and support when needed or share another unforgettable swamp adventure with them. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his children, Suzanne Desimone, Thomas Robarge Jr., Jacqueline Robarge, and Danielle Rusk; grandchildren, Danielle Desimone, Aster Robarge, Josh Glass, Nicole Robarge, and Briana Robarge; brothers Terry Robarge and Dan Robarge; and nieces and nephews, including niece Ellen Carr; and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Jim Robarge, and brothers, Bryan Robarge and Francis H. Robarge Jr.

A graveside service will take place in 2022 at Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam. Memorial donations may be made to: Northern New York Community Foundation with a designation to the “Thomas J. Robarge, Sr. Legacy Fund,” 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601 or https://www.nnycf.org/ The nonprofit fund will support efforts in St. Lawrence County that carry on Mr. Robarge’s legacy of science education and lifelong learning.

Raymond Hays, Jr.

Raymond Robert Hays, Jr., age 81, formerly of Macomb, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Gouverneur Hospital.

There will be calling hours held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. followed by a reception held at the Gouverneur Elks lodge. There will be no service. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Robert was born on September 23, 1940 in DeKalb to the late Raymond R. Hays, Sr. and Eileen G. (Burns) Hays. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1959. Robert married Jacqueline “Jackie” O’Donnell on August 28, 1971 in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hammond.

Robert was a quiet man who was a farmer through and through. He had helped his father farm until he bought his own farm on Route 58 in Macomb and eventually bought his farm on the California Road. He farmed until he retired in 2012. He had also worked for St. Joe Mineral Corp., both underground and in the mill for about 12 years. In his free time, Robert enjoyed reading his farming newspapers and magazines, and when he was younger enjoyed snowmobiling and square-dancing.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jackie Hays, 6 children, Tammy Hays, Stacie (Thomas) Hays Platt, Lindsay (Clinton) Stowell, Raymond “Robby” Hays, III, Ashlee (Ruben) Paredes, and Timothy Hays; 2 sisters, Helen Simmons and Carol Mackay, and 6 brothers, Ellsworth, Gary, J. Douglas, George, Thomas, and Christopher Hays. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Taylor, Brooklyn, Courtney, Blaine, Hunter, Levi, Charles, Sydney, Haylee and Kaylee, a great-grandson, Kolton, and many nieces and nephews.

Robert is predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers, John Francis Hays and Joseph “Mike” Hays.

Mary O’Donnel

Mary O’Donnel, 97, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at United Helpers Maplewood in Canton.

   A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 5th at 2:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Jay Seymour officiating and burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. A celebration of life will follow the burial at Mullin’s Restaurant. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm with an 8:00 pm rosary service at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. The family requests attendees to please wear masks.

   Mary was born in Edwards on February 3, 1924, the daughter of Antonio and Maria Rosa (Ponessa) Curcio.

   She was a member of the class of 1943 at Gouverneur High School and began her career as the first waitress at the newly opened Clearview Restaurant. Mary also worked as a waitress at the Casablanca Restaurant and Pistolesi’s Dry Cleaning. She eventually ventured out on her own as the owner and operator of her laundromat.

   She married James A. Skeldon and he died on the U.S.S. Swordfish during WW II. Mary married Raymond Mullin, who passed away in 1952, and Harold O’Donnel in 1955, and he passed away in 1997.

   Mary was known for her cooking skills and hosting events for her family. She also enjoyed listening to music, reading, gardening, bowling, and playing golf. Mary also enjoyed traveling whether it was to Europe to visit family or to New York to watch her beloved Yankees. She was a member of St. James Church.

   Mary is survived by her children James and Diane Skeldon of Watertown, Daniel Mullin, Kathy and Rodney Tracey, Melanie Mullin, all of Gouverneur, Debbie Leonard of Syracuse, her daughter-in-law Charlene Mullin of Gouverneur, 19 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mary was beloved "Nona" to her 114 grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her three husbands, her son Mark Mullin, a daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Betz) Mullin, a son-in-law David Leonard, a grandson Ryan Tracey, a granddaughter Mary Katherine, great-granddaughters Sarah Mae and Evelyn Janet Rose, a great-grandson Jack, a great-great-granddaughter Charlie Rose, and a great-great-grandchild Francis Jude. Mary is also predeceased by her sister Irene (Curcio) Caldwell and brothers Charles and Gennaro Aurelio and Louis, Orlando, and Ermando Curcio.

   Mary’s family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Maplewood for the excellent care that Mary received over the last several years.

   Memorial donations to honor Mary are encouraged to St. James School, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Judy M. Fishel

Judy M. Fishel, age 74, of Gouverneur, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours for Judy will be on Wednesday November 3, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Her funeral mass will be on Thursday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Church in Gouverneur with Father Jay Seymour officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Rossie. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Judy was born on May 16, 1947 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Edward and Lois (Emrich) Fishel. She graduated from Morristown Central School in 1965 and then went on to graduate from Canton ATC for nursing. In 1972 she took a full-time position at Kinney Drugs Warehouse in Gouverneur, where she worked for 30+ years.

Judy was a true giver and enjoyed the simple things in life. She enjoyed traveling, driving through the Adirondacks in the Fall to see the leaves change, watching Hallmark movies, going with her children and siblings to Canada for Chinese dinner. Her family was everything to her. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was very close with her siblings and nieces and nephews and enjoyed all of the family gatherings.

Surviving is her two sons and their wives, Chad and Heather Fishel and Kevin and Jennifer Fishel all of Gouverneur; Her sister, Nancy Russell of Ogdensburg; three brothers and their wives, Thomas and Marlene Fishel of Black Lake, Dale and Penny Fishel of Gouverneur and Randy and Linda Fishel of Hammond; seven grandchildren, Gavin, James, Graham, Josslyn, Janie, Jonathan and Hadley and five nieces and nephews, Michael Russell, Chris Fishel, Alison Lawrence, Lauren Fishel and Erica Hilborne.

Judy is predeceased by her parents and a brother-in-law, James Russell.

Donations may be made in Judy’s memory to the St. James School, 20 S. Gordon St. Gouverneur, NY 13642 or to the Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1024 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Harold E. “Hub” Hamilton

Harold E. “Hub” Hamilton, 88, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Columbia, SC.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 6th from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon with a funeral service at noon at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with pastor Martha Helmer. A burial with military honors will follow in Hermon Cemetery.

Harold was born in Hermon on November 30, 1932, the son of Brayton E. and Helen (Fuller) Hamilton.

He graduated from high school in Hermon in 1951 and served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956.

Harold returned to the north country where he was employed at St. Joe Mineral Company and retired from the Fluor Corporation in 1987.

He married Patricia Hanratty in 1957 and the couple had three children.

Hub had been a member of the Elks Lodge and VFW of Gouverneur. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and spending winters in Florida.

Harold is survived by his companion Eleanor R. Sheppard, his children Harold B. Hamilton of Hermon, Michael J. Hamilton and Janet M. Hamilton, both of W. Lebanon, NH, his granddaughter Trisha Hamilton, sisters Eleanor Dewer of Hermon, Alice Hooper of Harrisville, and Nancy Hamilton of Norwood, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Brayton and Helen, his brothers E. John Hamilton and Gordon Hamilton.

Ernest L. Ellis

Ernest L. “Ernie” Ellis, 79, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 29th from 10:30 to 11:30 am with a funeral service at 11:30 am at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur with pastor David Hart officiating and burial in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Ernest was born in Rossie on August 23, 1942, the son of Merild and Hazel (Lawton) Ellis. He married Louella Hunter on July 8, 1967. Louella passed away on May 27, 1997.

Ernie worked most of his life in the dairy industry, working on his own farm on the Peabody Road and also driving milk truck. He enjoyed his work on the farm, spending time with his pet dogs, visiting with friends and family, and he was known for his sense of humor and playing jokes.

Ernie is survived by his sons Mark and Pauline Ellis of Tower City, PA, Scott and Tammi Ellis of Black River, his grandkids Matthew, Zachary, Emilie, and Jacob. He is also survived by his brothers Larry Ellis and Tom Ellis, both of Philadelphia, his sister Janet Coons of Gouverneur, several nieces and nephews. Ernie is predeceased by his parents, his wife Louella, his brothers Morris and Gary Ellis, and his sister Jean Gardner.

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

Due to Covid-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nancy Ann Burston

Nancy Ann Burston, 72, of Trumansburg, New York, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 surrounded by her immediate family. Originally from Richville, a small town in northern upstate New York, Nancy and her husband lived outside of Trumansburg for 45 years. She loved her life in Trumansburg, Ithaca and the surrounding area. She marveled at the beauty of the lakes, the solitude of the surrounding hills where she made her home and the abundance of birds that frequented her birdfeeders.

Nancy was born in Gouverneur, New York on April 20, 1949, the daughter of Kenneth Driver and Norah P. Burston. Nancy’s early core interests in travel, music and animal rescue grew over seven decades. The family’s 50’s road trips throughout New England and Eastern Canada seeded a lifelong passion for travel eventually taking her cross country, to the Southern Hemisphere, Europe and Southeast Asia.

While growing up in Richville and attending Gouverneur High, she nurtured her love of music through instrumental, choral and dance venues. When the family moved to Watertown, New York in her junior year, she became an exchange student and lived in Peru. Known for her kindness, Nancy and her husband opened their home to international students and other youth and when their daughter, Marissa, became an exchange student in Thailand, they thoroughly enjoyed spending time in that beautiful country.

Nancy attended Albany State University where she met many of her lifelong friends. She earned her undergraduate degree there in 1971. She continued her education through graduate studies at both Syracuse University and Cornell University where she earned her Ph. D. After graduation, Nancy worked at Green Thumb in Cortland. Later, she became Associate Director of the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County where she worked for many years. She made many friends through her job at HSC and enjoyed working in downtown Ithaca where she could enjoy the commons. She loved working with Cornell student interns at HSC and received an employer recognition award for her work as a mentor.

Friends of Nancy knew her as someone who was always up for an adventure. Whether it was going to New York City for a Broadway show, clamming in the chilly waters of Eastern Long Island or traveling, she loved getting out and doing things with her friends and family.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Terry Clingen, their daughter, Marissa Burston Clingen, and son-in-law, Alex Goddard of Maryland; her sister, Diane Sherwood, and husband, Roger, of New York City, and their son, Bradley, and his wife, Helen, of Connecticut; Nancy’s brother-in-law, Tim Clingen of California, and many cousins and close friends spread throughout the country.

Anyone who knew Nancy also knows how much she loved her pets, especially her cats, and how much they loved her back. Over the years she took in and cared for countless homeless pets and donated to many rescue organizations. In lieu of flowers, you can continue her efforts by making a donation in her name to the SPCA of Tompkins County.

A Celebration of Life will take place in the Ithaca area in the Spring of 2022 and later in Orient Point where her ashes will be interred.

Randy Kerwin

Randy Kerwin, 62, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Randy was born in Gouverneur on March 2, 1959, the son of Pete Cutrie and Dorothy (Cyrus) Kerwin.

He attended school in Gouverneur where he lived and worked most of his life. Randy had worked at the zinc mines and in construction as a heavy machine operator, more recently for Bob Cushman. In his younger days, Randy enjoyed his muscle cars, and recently his tours around the north country with his buddy Bob. Most of all, he loved his time spent with his grandkids.

Randy is survived by his daughters Randi Lynn, Mandi, and Kerri, his grandkids Laithyn, Maddix, and Harlow, his siblings Robert “Butch” Kerwin, Kim Kerwin, and Kathleen Harrington, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Bonnie McEathron, “Punky” Nolle, and JoAnn Woodrow.

Memorial donations in memory of Randy are encouraged to your local meals on wheels or food bank.

Joan Fullington Hunter

Joan Fullington Hunter of Hayes Va. and formerly of Ogdensburg and Gouverneur NY died unexpectedly at her home in Hayes Va., on October 5, 2021. She was born in Gouverneur NY to Harold and Edna Hall Fullington on November 18, 1944. She was 76 years old.

  She graduated from Gouverneur high school in 1962 and Wassaic State nursing school as a Nursing Aide. She married Carl W. Ashley on July 22, 1964; the marriage ending in divorce. She married Kenneth C. Hunter on November 18, 1990.

 Surviving are her sister Jean Gremli and a nephew James Hanratty both of New Port Richey Florida, aunt Evelyn Hall and cousins Kay Richards Alexander, Judy Rice, Dale Johnson, Donna Ellis, Sharon Farrell, Roger Hall, Lorraine Pickhardt, Bruce Woods and Jan Barker. Special friends, Ed and Kay Dana of Ogdensburg and Mike and Patti Hansen of Hayes VA.

 Joan was predeceased by her parents, husband Kenneth C Hunter and sons Bruce and Aaron Ashley formerly of Ogdensburg NY.

 She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Hepburn Hospital and UH intermediate care facility and after moving to Virginia was also employed in medical care facilities. Upon retiring she enjoyed caring for her home and her loving husband Ken, flower gardens, crafts and her many dogs and cats through the years, whom she loved dearly.

 Funeral and interment were private.

Glenda J. Raven

Glenda J. Raven, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her home.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 20th at 11:00 am at Hailesboro Cemetery with Fr. Jay Seymour, pastor of St. James Catholic Church, officiating. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Glenda was born on August 28, 1950 in Gouverneur, one of the ten children of Harold and Helen (Hughto) Raven. She had been employed as a dispatcher for the Gouverneur Village Police Department up until her retirement and then at Nina’s Hotel for many years. Glenda enjoyed cooking, baking, and most of all, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy along with her son. She was the glue that held her family together.

Glenda is survived by her son Christopher Raven, her grandchildren Elaina Raven and Christian Raven, her siblings Barbara Kalowski, Leanore Raven, Phillip Raven, and Kathleen Raven-Sloan, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Harold and Helen, her brothers Donnie, Warren, and Timothy Raven, sisters Evelyn Cunningham and Margaret Tyler.

Bonnie L. Gonyeau

Bonnie L. Gonyeau, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 23rd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with a memorial service at 3:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Orville Eacker, pastor of Stepping Stone Ministries officiating and burial to follow in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Bonnie was born on June 20, 1933 in Potsdam, one of fourteen children of Darwin and Maude (Dowe) Whitman.

She graduated from Potsdam High School. Bonnie married Vernon M. Gonyeau on June 30, 1952 in Potsdam.

Vern passed away on October 21, 2019.

Bonnie enjoyed raising her family and being a housewife. She also assisted Vern in operating Mercer's Dairy Plant near Natural Dam and previously provided daycare for children in her home.

She loved to shop, was the queen of garage sales (Loved the thrill of the hunt), was a collector of Americana, Lincoln, eagles, and flags, and had a keen eye for displaying all of her treasures. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and hosting their family functions.

Bonnie was able to express her gratitude while being cared for by saying "Beautiful". There is "beauty" all around us.

Bonnie is survived by her children Jodi and Michael Hatch, Brian and Donna Gonyeau, Gregg and Darlene Gonyeau, her grandchildren Eric and Jen Hatch, Jennifer and Matthew Knight, Alex and Lora Hatch, Lindsay Gonyeau, Brittany Gonyeau, Gaige Gonyeau, Garrison Gonyeau, Melissa and Tony Woodward, her great grandchildren Charlotte, Violet, Miles, Cade, Ella, Teigan, and Myla. She is also survived by her brothers Noel, Ronnie, and Craig Whitman, her sisters Corliss Mittelstaedt, Patti Johnson, Nancy Whitcomb, and Rosie Bartholomew, several nieces and nephews. Bonnie is predeceased by her parents, her husband Vernon, her son Whitney, a great granddaughter Nora Claire, brothers William, Parker, Merrill, and Malcom Whitman, sisters Mary Stover and Sharon Altman.

The family wishes to extend their deepest thanks to Bonnie’s devoted and loving caregiver Chassidy “Cassidy" Newvine.

Memorial donations to honor Bonnie are encouraged to Ryan’s Wish Foundation, PO Box 326, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Barbara J. Raven

Barbara J. Raven (nee Bishop), 86, of Elyria, died September 27, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 23, 1935 in Gouverneur, NY and was a 1954 graduate of Gouverneur High School. Barbara was formerly employed for twenty-three years at the cafeteria at Elyria High School. She was a history buff and enjoyed scrap booking, photo albums, crocheting and sewing.

Barbara is survived by daughters, Donna Loudermilk of Jacksonville, FL, Linda Podlich of Amherst and Shirley Shannon of Nashport, OH; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Nichols of Syracuse, NY and a brother, Rick Bishop of Rochester, NY.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold L. Raven in 2007; daughter, Susan Blackwell; son, Daniel Raven; great-grandson, Damian Shannon; great-grand daughter, Kierstyn Fowler; brothers, Donald and David Bishop and sisters, Brenda Farrell and Karen Bishop.

Burial will be Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, NY. Arrangements were in the care of Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elyria, Ohio. For online condolences, visit www.dickenfuneralhome.com

Terry A. Holmes

Terry A. Holmes, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 4th from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with pastor Martha Helmer officiating and burial with military honors in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Terry was born in Gouverneur on September 8, 1947, the son of Herbert and Violet (Dennis) Holmes.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School and served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1970, stationed in Vietnam in the Seabees.

Terry married Judy VanCor on February 15, 1975 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church.

Judy passed away on September 21, 2001.

Terry had worked at St. Joe Mineral Company in Balmat, worked as a carpenter, drove bus for Gouverneur Central School, and worked several years at White’s Lumber. He had been a member of the NRA, enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting rocks and minerals, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Terry is survived by his son Anthony Holmes and his companion Desiree Black, his daughter Rachel Holmes, his grandchildren Alexander Kelley, Andrew Holmes, Nelson Holmes, Keisha Bellinger, Dee Bellinger, and Elon Bellinger, a brother Ricky Jones, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Judy, brothers Herbert Holmes and William Paul Jones, sister Lona Spearman, and his good friend Joan Shampine.