Earl F. Parker

Earl F. Parker, age 77, of Dexter, NY, but formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown with his sister and brother-in-law by his side.

There will be a memorial service for Earl on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Earl was born on May 14, 1945 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Walter E. and Grace (Hance) Parker. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1967. He lived most of his life at the family farm in Hailesboro, NY. He was a proud member of the Hailesboro Hustler Baseball Team, which became his second family growing up. A heartfelt thank you to the Newvine Family that left him with many fond memories. Earl was an avid hunter and shot many great bucks at his family hunting club. Spending time at Dodge Pond was a highlight in his life.

Earl lived most of his last forty years at JRC homes in Edwards and recently in Dexter, NY, which became his second family. The family can’t thank these establishments enough for everything they did fulfilling his life to the fullest. A special thank you to Amy Messina for the special care she gave Earl and for the support she gave his sister during Earl’s passing. She was his angel.

Surviving is his sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Chris Steele; a brother-in-law, James Allen and several nieces and nephews.

Earl is predeceased by his parents; a brother, Richard Parker and a sister, Laura Allen.

Donations may be made in Earl’s memory to a charity of ones choice.

Linda M. Scott

Linda M. Scott, formerly of Massena, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 78 years old. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Linda was born in Gouverneur, NY where she graduated from Indian River High School in Philadelphia NY. She spent many years in Norwood, NY raising her family. Linda later moved to Massena, NY and spent 24 years working at the New York Power Authority.

After retiring, Linda moved to Saint Charles, MO to be closer to family. She filled her days with sewing, quilting, embroidery, and sharing her creations with loved ones. Linda was an active member of the Calico Needlers Quilt Guild, where she loved to spend her time crafting beautiful quilts, laughing, and sharing stories. Her zest for life will be missed by all.

Linda is proceeded in death by her son, Todd W. Scott, and parents, Bernice and Percy Lashbrook. She is survived by daughters Gina Bayes (Mike), Ginger Scott, son Timothy Scott (Susie), sister Lucinda Varnedoe, grandchildren Sarah, Eunice, Emily, Avery, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Final arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.

Marlene Denecia

Marlene Marie Denecia, of Rockledge Florida, formerly of Gouverneur and Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully two days before her 84th birthday, on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Funeral services will be scheduled and announced later in the spring with the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur.

Marlene was born in Gouverneur on October 7, 1938, the daughter of Robert Merton “Mert” and Lylah (Gray) Gollaher. She graduated from Gouverneur High School.

Marlene married what would be her lifetime partner, Carl J. Denecia (Carl passed on March 26, 2022) on October 13, 1956. After about a year of living in Herzogenaurach, Germany, where Carl was stationed in the Army, they moved back to Gouverneur and remained there as valuable and active members of the community, raising two children until pushing south in the mid to late 1980’s.

Marlene was an active 4H member and Junior Leader. As a young woman, Marlene was crowned 1955 St. Lawrence County Sesqui-centennial Queen and participated in a parade in New York City where she met and was photographed with Yankees Star Hall of Fame slugger, Mickey Mantle.

Over her lifetime, Marlene held a few jobs which included working for her family at the Diner her parents built and operated on Route 11, the Circle Inn Diner, as well as various local businesses. She was a cashier at the old East Main Street P&C Grocery Store and then a bookkeeper at both Kinney Drugs (Main St) and Mercers Dairy in Natural Dam. When they moved to South Carolina, she became a restaurant manager in Florence at the Heritage Inn.

Marlene was a lifelong parish member of St. James Catholic Church in Gouverneur and an active mother of two graduates of St James Catholic School. For several years, she was a very successful director of the Gouverneur branch of the “Heart Fund”, with the American Heart Association Charity Organization.

Marlene enjoyed many pursuits and hobbies over the years including Cub Scout den mother, league bowling at Penguin Lanes, snowmobiling, camp building (and summer time life at Hickory Lake), baking, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, painting and attending sporting events her children participated in. She even owned and drove a cherry red 1963 Ford Mustang! Later she was very involved in the Garden Club and as a long term volunteer at the hospital in Florida.

Marlene is survived by her daughter Carla J. and Carla’s husband John Kitts of Melbourne, Florida as well as her grandchildren Derek Kitts, his wife Michelle and their children (Marlene’s great grandchildren) Griffin and Graham, and by Stacy (Kitts) Wolf and her husband Ryan. Also surviving her is her son Clark James and wife, Kim Denecia of Southern England in the United Kingdom, her grandchild Jessica Denecia and her son Trystan Denecia (great grandson). She is also survived by two sisters, Joan Richardson of Rockledge, Florida and Sylvia Millard of Rochester, New York along with 10 nieces and nephews. Marlene is predeceased by her husband Carl, her parents and a brother Merton Gollaher.

Memorial donations in memory of Marlene are encouraged to St. James School, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Amy L. Hendrick (Bush)

Amy L. Hendrick (Bush), 55, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Monday, September 26, 2022 in Little Falls Hospital.

She was born on April 25, 1967 in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of Robert and Bonita (Benjamin) Hendrick. Amy grew up in Gouverneur, NY and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1985. Amy married Roger Bush on September 21, 1985 which ended in separation.

Amy was employed by the NYSDDSO in Herkimer and Little Falls, and St. Lawrence NYSARC in Gouverneur as a Direct Support Professional. Amy was also employed as a Teacher’s Assistant through many districts.

Survivors include her parents, Robert and Bonita, two daughters, Meagan Bush and Sara and her husband Terrence Perry; a son, Zachary Bush and wife Stacey; her fiancé David Maury; her grandchildren, Ayden, Caycee, Alaina, Jammie Jr., Autumn, Amari, Brooklyn, and Noah; her sisters Jeannie and husband Matt Barr and Kristin and husband Stacey Lanphear; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Amy was predeceased by her son, Noah, in June 2006.

A memorial service will take place on October 29, 2022 at the Spragueville Church at noon, with burial at the East Riverside Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life after the services at the VFW in Gouverneur, NY. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, 527 E. Albany St., Herkimer, NY 315-866-1500.

Russell C. Youngs

Russell C. Youngs, 56, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away after a long hard fought battle with Leukemia on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.

Russell was born on September 18, 1966 in Gouverneur, NY. to Randolph C. Youngs and Memory (LaBarge) Youngs Payne. On September 26, 1992 in Crown Point, IN., Russell married Gloria Gard. They shared 30 wonderful years together. Gloria survives along with their son, Ross C. Youngs of Mishawaka, his Mother, Memory Payne and his step father Don Payne of Gouverneur, NY, his step mother, Lila Youngs of Richville, NY and his brother, Andy Youngs and his partner Michael Chin Pham of Annandale Virginia.

Russell was preceded in death by his father Randolph C. Youngs.

Russell graduated from Bethel College. He was an avid chess player, enjoyed camping, fishing, and computer engineering. He had a big heart, and an even bigger personality, he would light up any room he was in. He garnered a love for rock music throughout his life which led him to fixing stereos, which progressed into a love for technology. Family and friends may gather on Friday, November 11, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Palmer Funeral Home - Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. Online condolences can be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do , a camp for kids with cancer. You can donate online at www.campwatchawannado.com/donate-now

Thomas H. Carney

Thomas H. Carney, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away on October 6th at his son Michael’s home from ALS.

Tom was born in Syracuse, NY on May 24th 1951 and served in US Army during the Vietnam Era.

He was last employed as a truck driver for Walmart before retiring. He loved being outdoors doing whatever along with vacationing with his wife Sherry and friends at St. Martin’s in the Caribbean.

Sherry passed away May 17th 2022.

Tom was a people’s person enjoying being with his friends making them laugh. His personality always made you feel welcomed. Tom also enjoyed helping his son Michael with renovation projects. He will be missed by many.

Tom is survived by his son Michael Carney of Bridgeport, his older brother Robert Carney of Tenn., sisters Linda and George Love and Sharon and Doug Villeneuve of Gouverneur. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a great niece and nephew.

Visitation will be held Friday October 14th from 4pm-6pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals 705 North Main St. North Syracuse. Funeral services to follow at 6pm.

Charlotte R. Livingston

Charlotte R. Livingston, 78, of DeKalb Junction, died on October 5, 2022, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, has been entrusted with arrangements. There will be a graveside service on October 14, 2022, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Eel Weir, 12:00 PM for Charlotte and Claude. Charlotte is survived by her daughters, Lori and her husband Dan Gilbert of Heuvelton, Lisa Bishop of Fowler, siblings, Lyndon and his wife Sally Fuller, Lyle Fuller, Ralph and his wife Kathy Fuller, Donald and his wife Christine Fuller, Phyllis Tripp, Janice and her husband Roger Refici, Glenda Bickford, all of Fowler, John and his wife Kathie Fuller of Florida, grandchildren Eugene Bishop and his fiancé Jessica Hentz, Connor and his wife Brooke Bishop, great grandchild, Averie Bishop, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Vernon Fuller and her son in law Lyle Bishop. Charlotte was born on October 30,1943 in Gouverneur to the late, John and Ruth Stevens Fuller. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1962. Charlotte married Claude Livingston on October 26, 1962 at the Gouverneur Methodist Church, Reverend Stanley Brown officiating, he died on December 23, 2014. She was an office clerk at N.T. Grants, a sales clerk at B.O. Kinney’s, a department manager at Britts, an office clerk at Gouverneur Talc Co. Inc., as a waitress and cook at Bob’s Diner, and lastly at Tripp Fuel Company as an office clerk, until she retired. Charlotte was a member of the Hermon-DeKalb Craft Club. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed her camp, crafting, gardening and baking. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer society Online condolences can be made at www.allendeneshafuneralhome.com.

Dean Porter

Dean Porter, director emeritus of the Snite Museum of Art and professor emeritus of art, art history and design at the University of Notre Dame, died Sept. 1. He was 83.

A native of Gouverneur in upstate New York, Porter earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

His dream of working someday at Notre Dame came to reality in 1966 when he became curator of the University’s art gallery. Eight years later he was appointed director of the Snite — then under construction and completed in 1980 — a position he served in for the next 25 years. He taught in the Department of Art, Art History and Design from 1966 until his full retirement in 2001.

Under Porter’s leadership, the Snite became widely acknowledged as one of the outstanding university art museums in the country, now with a permanent collection of more than 30,000 works. He also grew the staff, education programs and endowment.

Exceptional holdings include the Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, the Jack and Alfrieda Feddersen Collection of Rembrandt Etchings, the Noah L. and Muriel Butkin Collection of 19th-Century French Art, the John D. Reilly Collection of Old Master Drawings, the Janos Scholz Collection of 19th Century European Photographs, a collection of Ivan Mestrovic sculptures, the George Rickey Sculpture Archive, and the Virginia A. Marten Collection of Decorative Arts. Other collection strengths include Mesoamerican art, 20th-century art, Native American art, African art, Old Master paintings, and decorative and design arts.

An accomplished artist in his own right, Porter painted in watercolor and oil with a particular focus on the American Southwest. He mounted more than three dozen solo exhibitions nationwide and was the author of numerous scholarly books and articles.

Porter first visited New Mexico in 1974 and for the rest of his career was a recognized authority on the art of the Southwest. He played an integral role in the creation of the Lunder Research Center, which is dedicated to the early Taos, New Mexico, art colony and the Taos Society of Artists, a group of 12 artists established in 1915 that contributed to the development of Taos into an international art center. The research center’s main gallery is named in Porter’s honor.

Porter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol, daughter Kellie and Tracie and Rob, plus four grandchildren. Brother Bob still can be found around Dean’s beloved hometown, Gouverneur.

Private celebrations of Porter’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be considered for: The Lunder Research Center, https://couse-sharp.org/donate or the DuBrava Porter Endowment at the Center for Social Concerns at Notre Dame, https://giving.nd.edu/

Sharon Mae MacWilliam

February 18, 1953 – September 21, 2022

We are saddened to announce the death of Sharon MacWilliam (nee: Byrns) treasured wife of 45 years & best friend to David MacWilliam; beloved mother of Nathan (Kathryn) & Joel (Candace). Proud grandma to Kenneth & Grace. Pre-deceased by parents: Arnold David and Ardis Bertha (Venton) Byrns & eldest sister Doreen Marjorie Byrns. Sharon is mourned by siblings: Sandra Cole, Gail Thomas, Mark (Lorie) & Brian (Cassandra) plus Dave’s Mother Ruth, and his siblings; Heather, Laurin (Randy Clarke), Graeme (Lara), & Ian (Jane) and many nieces & nephews.

Sharon was born in Gouverneur, New York, grew up on the family farm as the 4th of 6 siblings. Graduated GHS ’71 & SUNY Potsdam with a Fine Arts Degree. She was an accomplished Visual, Fabric & Graphic Artist. Everything she did in life was done with Artistic flair: from the studio, at the sewing machine, with a camera or in the darkroom, to computer graphics and even the kitchen. She produced: pen & ink caricatures, pottery, stage sets, paintings, etchings, lithographs, photographic art, her own wedding dress, large Banners for a sanctuary throughout the church year, an 8-foot flying Angel, elaborate communion tablecloths, customized Stoles for Minister’s vestments, years of printer ready posters for the community choir Coro Vivo Ottawa, plus website versions in English & French. What made it fun was the works were imbedded with historical art or liturgical symbology for the keen eye of the knowledgeable viewer.

She enjoyed keeping up with nieces & nephews on Facebook (because that’s where they were), wandering in nature, gardening, a Capella choral singing, genealogical research, travel, trying new recipes after experiencing flavours from other cultures. Her quiet presence & insightful sly wit will be missed by those who were lucky enough to have known her.

Services will be held Sat Oct 8, 2022 at French Funeral Home, 16 Barnes St., Gouverneur, New York, USA. Visitation at 1PM, Memorial Service at 2PM with committal to follow. A Celebration of Life & her Art is planned for Feb 18, 2023 at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

A lot has changed in the field of cancer treatment in the last ten years; however, donations to fund Breast Cancer Research are still needed.

Joyce M. Moore

Joyce M. Moore, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours were held on Wednesday, October 5th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Hermon United Methodist Church with pastor Martha Helmer officiating and burial to follow in Hermon Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Joyce was born on April 17, 1931 in Lyon Mountain, the daughter of Bertie and Velva Miller.

Joyce married Gordon Moore on March 20, 1948.

She worked on a dairy farm early in life and eventually with Gordon owned and operated Moore’s Cheese Factory in Russell. Joyce also worked at the cheese plant in Red Rock. Joyce had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the ladies auxiliary of the Hermon Vol. Fire Department.

Joyce enjoyed her flowers, houseplants, and canning vegetables. She is known for her strong will, hard working, and sense of independence.

She is survived by her children Gloria Jean and Roger Young of South Carolina, Rick and Brenda Moore of North Russell, Herb and Bonnie Moore of DeGrasse, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. Joyce is also survived by her siblings Robert Miller of DeKalb Jct., Gloria Zehr of Gouverneur, Eddie Miller and Ronnie Miller both of Newark, Everett Miller of Oklahoma, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Gordon, her son Jim Moore, brothers Donnie, Larry, and Jack Miller, and sister Onalee Mattoon.

Memorial donations in memory of Joyce are encouraged to the Hermon Vol. Fire Department or Russell Vol. Fire Department.

Robert E. Anderson

Robert “Bob” E. Anderson, 84 of Parishville, Cape Coral and formerly of Gouverneur, passed away September 28, 2022 at home under the care of Hospice and family members.

Bob was born March 9, 1938 in Gouverneur, the son of William T. and Kay Anderson.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1956, when in his senior year he made first team upstate in football. After graduation, he attended St. Lawrence University. While at SLU, he participated in a 4 week citywide tour with the Laurentian choir, with one of the stops being WABC Radio in NYC. In 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Army as an engineer and served in South Korea. While overseas, his company helped build a military base along with an airfield. He completed his tour of duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was very proud of his military service.

In 1960, he married Patricia Feistamel at St. James Catholic Church in Gouverneur. They were married for nearly 60 years. Returning to Gouverneur in 1961, he joined the family lumber and fuel oil business. After the death of his parents in 1968, he took over the business. Later the fuel oil business was sold to Agway in 1978, and the lumber business was sold in 1979. Bob was hired by Brown & Storie that same year as a project manager and piping estimator. In 1995 he was hired by Burns Brothers Contractors of Syracuse. Bob chose Potsdam as the location for their Northern Division. He managed Burns Brothers in Potsdam until his retirement in 2012.

Bob belonged to the Gouverneur Country Club, the Elks Club, both in Gouverneur and Potsdam, the Amvets in Parishville, the Spotted Deer hunting club in Harrisville along with the 4F4B hunting club in Pierrepont. He loved playing cards, especially cribbage. Bob enjoyed boating, hunting, 4-wheeling, golfing and both nordic and alpine skiing. He was also a skilled carpenter. Bob remained active up until his death.

Bob didn’t mind Florida, where he is a board member of the Condo Association, but preferred life on Allen Falls flow in Parishville.

Bob is survived by his sister, Sally Viele, Jamestown, NY, 5 sons; Robert Ben (Janette) Sylvia Lake, Mark (Cindy) Gouverneur, Kris (Gretchen) Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Patrick (Marybeth) St. Johnsbury, VT and Sean (Jennifer) Corning, NY and 9 grandchildren.

Bob is predeceased by his parents, his wife Patricia, infant daughter Britt and his brother William.

The family wishes to thank Hospice, Bob’s neighbors and friends who helped during his final days.

He will be buried alongside his wife Patricia and infant daughter Britt in the New Catholic Cemetery in Gouverneur in the spring. The celebration of life will be held in the spring at a date to be announced in Parishville.

Donations may be made to St. Lawrence Hospice or the Parishville Vol. Fire Dept.

John M. Scozzafava

John M. Scozzafava, age 93, of 182 Rowley Street, Gouverneur, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Born in Gouverneur on December 17, 1928 he was the son of Fred G. and Katherine (Morrow) Scozzafava. On July 29, 1961, he was united in marriage to Margaret M. Adams at the Drury house in Gouverneur by Ora Wright, JP.

He is survived a son, John and his wife, Maria, of Milford, Massachusetts, and their children, John Matthew and twin daughters, Victoria and Katherine; and a daughter, Sara and her husband, Paul Castellani, of Sudbury, Massachusetts, and their children, Matthew and twin daughters, Sophia and Katherine. He was predeceased by wife Margaret, his parents Fred and Katherine Scozzafava, two sisters, Beverly Scozzafava and Joan Lamar and a brother William Scozzafava and several nieces and nephews.

John was a 1946 graduate of Gouverneur Central Schools. He served his country in the United States Coast guard from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean conflict He actively managed for over 70 years with his brother Bill the family auto parts business started by his father Fred G. He was an avid outdoorsman. He belonged to the Rainbow and Pine tree hunting clubs as well as his own private camp in Edwards, NY. He was also a member of the Gouverneur chapter of the Masonic Temple.

John will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by family and friends. Services will be private.

Donations in memory of John may be made to the American Red Cross or to a charity of one’s choice.

Lawrence E. “Woody” Woodrow

Lawrence E. “Woody” Woodrow, 86, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Calling hours were held on Tuesday, August 16th from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Rev. Gregory Bailey, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church officiating and burial in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

Lawrence was born in Gouverneur on November 14, 1935, the son of Clifford and Gladys (Lamb) Woodrow.

He attended Gouverneur schools and served in the United States Navy for 6 years.

Upon his honorable discharge, he began work at St. Joe Mineral in Balmat where he worked over 30 years.

Lawrence married Mary Dafoe on July 19, 1975 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church.

Mary passed away on July 26, 2016.

He was previously married to Louise Babcock.

Woody was a member of the Gouverneur VFW, American Legion, and was a past member of the Elks Lodge.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, and especially bowling.

Woody is survived by his children Larry Woodrow and his wife Julie, Pam and Jody Bovay and her husband Jody, Rusty Woodrow, Randy Woodrow, Ricky Woodrow and his wife Trudy, his stepchildren Kathy Robbins, John Andrus, and Sherri Andrus, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Janice Raven, many nieces and nephews. Woody is predeceased by his wife Mary, his siblings Raymond and Gordon Woodrow, Carole Oldford, Shirley Cousino, Betty Burr, June Morgan, and Connie Boshane.

Memorial donations in honor of Lawrence are encouraged to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Fern Hamilton

Fern Hamilton, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Gouverneur Hospital.

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

Fern was born on April 29, 1934, the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Peck) Wells.

She attended Little Bow country school and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1951.

Fern married Archie Hamilton on January 12, 1952.

The couple owned and operated a dairy farm on the Delphi Hall Road in Antwerp.

Archie passed away in a farm accident on June 20, 1988.

Fern married Dale McKinney on September 4, 1997.

She was a member of the Gouverneur VFW Auxiliary, Gouverneur Hospital Auxiliary, a local TOPS for several years, Retreads Motorcycle Club, and had volunteered at Kinney Nursing Home. Fern enjoyed traveling and word search puzzles. She was an eye and tissue donor.

Fern is survived by her husband Dale, her 4 children Robert and Thelma Hamilton of Rochester, Margaret “Peg” and Joel Reynolds of Georgia, John and Linda Hamilton of Inlet, Patricia and Lyle Rogers of Antwerp, 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Betty and Ed Warner of Bridgeport, a half-brother Barry Wells of New Jersey, a sister-in-law Phyllis Wells of Gouverneur, nieces and nephews. Fern is predeceased by her parents, her husband Archie, and her brothers Clifford Jr. and Paul Wells.

Memorial donations are encouraged to the Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad.

Deacon Lawrence C. “Larry” Morse

Deacon Lawrence C. “Larry” Morse, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Gouverneur Hospital.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 20th at 11:00 am at St. James Church, Gouverneur with burial to follow at New St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur. Calling hours are on Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Lawrence was born in Gouverneur on August 3, 1946, the son of Lawrence S. and Genevieve M. (Liscum) Morse.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School and attended Mohawk Community College.

Lawrence married Diane Lynde on September 4, 1965 at St. James Church, Gouverneur.

After completing school, Lawrence was a typesetter for the Gouverneur Tribune Press. While setting type for an ad for an opening for Sherwin Williams, he decided to apply for the opening and won the position. As a result, he was initially transferred with Sherwin Williams to Saratoga Springs and later to Pittsfield, Massachusetts. While making a life in Berkshire County, Mass., he was able to take courses in firefighter essentials allowing him a volunteer position with the Lenox Fire Department in 1969 which eventually ended in 2007 at the rank of assistant chief. He was also involved in the Local Lion’s Club, Masonic Lodge, and the Shriner’s.

After 26 years with Sherwin Williams, he worked for Hillcrest Educational Center. In 2007, he returned to Gouverneur for retirement and became interested in theology, taking courses, and being ordained in October 2017. Larry became prison chaplain at Adirondack Correctional Facility as well as the ones in Ogdensburg and Gouverneur, resigning his position in 2022, due to illness.

Larry also volunteered to play Santa Claus during the holiday season for a variety of charitable organizations including the Food Pantry at Gouverneur Neighborhood Center and as a fireman with Richville Vol. Fire Department. He was nearing 20 gallons as a blood donor, enjoyed camping, photography, and teaching his grandson Paine how to cook inside the house and outside on the grill.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years Diane, his 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, a brother, nieces and nephews. Larry is predeceased by his parents and his grandparents Charles and Irene Liscum, George and Elekta (Planty) Morse.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Shriner’s Hospital.

Diane M. Phelps

Diane M. Phelps of Gouverneur, formerly of Oxbow, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022 at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Diane was born in Gouverneur, NY to the late Ross and Ruby (Storie) Marcellus. She attended the Oxbow Elementary School and Antwerp School. She furthered her education through the L.P.N. program in Ogdensburg and then completed the R.N. program at Jefferson Community College

Diane began her career in nursing as an L.P.N. at E.J. Noble Hospital then went on to work as an R.N. in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center. Later, Diane worked as an R.N. for the Public Health Department; working there for many years until retiring on August 10, 2010. Her career cut short due to injuries received in a head-on collision while traveling to visit a client.

Over the years, Diane gave back much more than she took. She was a caring, social butterfly who spent lots of time with her family and friends. Diane, a former Sunday School Teacher at Oxbow Presbyterian church, was always quick to lend a hand, mend a knee or give a hug. She loved to bake, sew, make quilts, and travel. One of her favorite pastimes was playing golf at the Gouverneur Country Club.

She is survived by 2 children, Annette (Jeffrey) Smith and Paul (Julie) Phelps, her companion of 32 years, Gilbert “Gib” Gerber and his loving family; Lisa Gerber, Chris (Beth) Gerber, Bryant (Tosh) Gerber, Shawn Gerber, Addison Gerber, Emery Gerber, and Beck Gerber; a sister, Elma Hall; grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Cory (Megan) Smith, Kevin Phelps, Katelyn Phelps, Scott (Kristin) Phelps, Danielle (Joe) Todisco and great grandchildren, Lanie Phelps, Corbin Phelps, Rylee Todisco, Carter Todisco, and Jolene Smith.

Diane is predeceased by a son, Robert “Bob” Phelps, sisters, Nancy Griffith and Frances Wood, and grandsons, Jeremy Smith and Bryan Gerber.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Diane to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St, Watertown NY 13601. They were exceptional in caring for both Diane and her family during Diane’s last days.

Jayson J. “Jay” Lowery

Jayson J. “Jay” Lowery, 29, passed away unexpectedly due to a brain condition.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 16th from 11 am to 1 pm followed by a funeral service at 1 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with David Hart officiating and burial to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville.

Jayson was born in Brockport on March 13, 1993, the son of John and Virginia (Stonebreaker) Lowery.

He has recently been employed by Next Generation Solar as a solar panel installer.

Jay married Desiree Clark on April 5, 2020.

He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiles, atvs, and demolition derbies.

Jay volunteered for Oxbow and Richville as an interior firefighter and served Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad as an EMT.

Jayson is survived by his wife Desiree, his daughters Lilliana, Jessica, and Cindylou, his mother Virginia Lennox, a brother Dakota Marsh, his aunt and uncle Jim and Jackie Henry and their 4 children. He is also survived by grandparents Joyce Gray, Roger Graham, and other extended family members. Jay is predeceased by his father, grandparents, and an uncle Frank Lowery.

Memorial donations are encouraged to assist the family.

Joan Louise Clark

Joan Louise Clark , 83, passed away on December 28, 2021 following a brief illness in Leesburg, Florida.

Joan was born on August 13, 1938 to Harold and Irene (Smithers) Schofell in Ogdensburg, NY.

She resided with her family in Spragueville, NY, spending summers at the family camp on Sylvia Lake until her marriage to John Clark in 1956.

Joan and John traveled for 20 years throughout John’s career in the Air Force. Places that they lived during that time included: Rantoul, IL; Casa Blanca, Morocco; Portsmouth, NH; Bunker Hill, IN; Guam, East Meadow, NY and Austin, TX. After John’s retirement from the Air Force in 1976, they built a home in Spragueville, NY. Joan began a career at Fort Drum near Watertown. She retired as a financial accountant. After retirement, they spent the winter months in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

John passed in 1997 and Joan continued the “snowbird” lifestyle and traveled extensively, enjoying trips to Europe, cruises and exploring many destinations around the United States.

Joan spent her remaining years with her partner and friend, Robert Huot making Leesburg, FL their home. There, they cultivated many wonderful friendships and were very involved in the Coachwood Community.

Joan loved traveling, reading, socializing, her grandchildren and great “grands”. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Military Comptrollers, and homeowners board in Leesburg, FL.

Joan is survived by her son David Clark, daughter in law Patricia Clark, grandchildren Cameron and Corissa Clark, Sarah and Brendan Beglin, Michael Clark, great - grandchildren Harper, Bailey and Lowell Clark, partner Robert Huot and nephew Stanly Schofell and niece Kris Tonks.

A memorial service is planned on July 23, 2022 at the Spragueville United Methodist Church at 11:00 am.

Patricia R. Hilts

Patricia R. Hilts, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her home.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 14th at 11:00 am at St. James Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Jay Seymour officiating and burial to follow in Old St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur. Calling hours are on Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Patricia was born on April 25, 1946, the daughter of Kenneth and Doris (Shinnock) Rumble.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School and married Peter Hilts on July 17, 1965 at St. James Church, Gouverneur.

The couple owned and operated Pete’s Big M Market in Gouverneur for many years.

Pat had been a member of the Gouverneur Country Club and local knitting club, enjoyed playing bridge, hunting, golf, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughters Heather and Clark Burdick of Sunnyvale, CA, Hedy and Terry Collins of Knoxville, TN, Holly Hilts and Mike Donaldson of Gouverneur, her 5 grandsons Kegan, Michael, Maxwell, Connor, and Evan, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pat is predeceased by her husband Pete, her parents, a brother Michael Rumble, and a sister Catherine “Kitty” Mashaw.

Pat requested memorial donations to St. James School, 20 South Gordon Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 in lieu of flowers.

Roy Young

Roy "Shades" Young, 82, left this world on 6.23.2022. He peacefully passed away of natural causes at the place he enjoyed most, his home, located in Calabash, North Carolina.

Roy was born on July 6th, 1939, in Maxton, NC. After graduating from Maxton High School, he obtained a bachelor's degree in education and began his teaching career at Hoke County High School in Raeford, N.C. He continued his career as a teacher in Gouverneur, New York.

Shortly after pursuing this move, he also obtained his master's degree in education from SUNY Potsdam. During this time, he was the recipient of a Fulbright Grant from the US Dept. of Education and traveled throughout India taking the opportunity to teach the English language while there.

While educating was his first passion, Roy was also a passionately successful small business owner (Tarheel Paving and Sealing), craftsman, and hunter. Upon retiring from his career in Education in 1994, he returned to North Carolina and took root in a town he loved, Calabash.

In his retirement, he pursued his love of writing, authoring the book "The Governor's Prisoner." He was also a frequent writer of editorials that were often featured in the local newspaper, The Sun News. His final publication was a collection of short stories about growing up in Maxton, NC titled "Carolina Whispers."

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Jesse Young and Roxie Sommersett Young. In addition to his parents, he will be joining his brother J.C. Young and sister Lettie Frances Cook. He leaves behind two children, Nathan Young and wife Shelly, and Erin Young; two sisters, Betty Rose Wright and husband Ronnie, and Mary Elizabeth Rodriguez; one brother, Charles Young; eight grandchildren, Brianna, Emmalee, Michaela, Grayson, Beckham, Arden, Caitlyn and Caden. He will be missed dearly. Per Roy's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be a memorial gathering for friends and family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in the form of donations to Martha's House, PO Box 434, Georgetown, SC 29442 or online at MarthasHouseinc.com/Donations/ On-line condolences may be sent to www.brunswickfuneralservice.com