Loris Shatraw

Loris L. Shatraw, age 82, of Gouverneur, passed away on November 1, 2022 at home.

Loris was born on February 22, 1940 in Gouverneur to the late Joseph W. and Elpha (Reynolds) Shatraw. He attended Gouverneur High School and married Marjorie F. Lacy on April 1, 1961 in Macomb. Marjorie passed away on May 3, 2006.

Loris worked as a farmer for a Farm in Richville for many years. He had also previously worked at Basin’s for a while. Loris enjoyed playing cards, being in his pool, watching TV, and loved his dog.

He is survived by three children, Linda Shatraw and her companion, Brad Weaver, Timothy Shatraw, and Harold Shatraw and his companion, David, grandchildren, Bandy and Frankie, and siblings, Rick and Karen Shatraw, Betty Fuller, and Vicky and Joe McIntosh. He is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Loris is predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, a son, Bret Shatraw, and a sister, Lois Shatraw.

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

Vera Jean Nordberg

Vera Jean Nordberg of Gouverneur, NY died October 24, 2022 at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home after a prolonged illness.

Vera was born October 10, 1933 in Spragueville, NY , a daughter of Richard Benjamin and Cora Belle Alberry, She graduated from Antwerp High School. She enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1951. She was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1955. Vera married Harry N Nordberg, Jr on April 14, 1956 and was married for 66 years. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and volunteering at church. They retired to Gouverneur, NY. She enjoyed spending time with her many sisters and brothers. She will be missed by many.

Surviving is a son Harry N Nordberg, III and wife, Kathy Nordberg, a daughter Norma Jean, and husband, Scott Busey, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Burial will be in Spring, 2023 at the convenience of the family with military honors in Spragueville Cemetery, NY followed by a celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Philip L. Washburn, Esq.

Philip L. Washburn, Esq., a longtime resident of Cooperstown and well-respected attorney, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2022, at HarborChase of Prince William Commons in Woodbridge, Virginia, with family at his side. He was 81.

Born Nov. 14, 1940, in Gouverneur, Phil was a son of Leonard Bacon Washburn and Marguerite (Halpin) Washburn.

After graduating from Gouverneur High School in 1958, Phil attended Harpur College, now known as Binghamton University.

In 1960 he left college to enlist in the United States Army, and honorably served his country while stationed at a base in Sinop, Turkey.

Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the military in 1963, he returned to college life and attended Tulane University Law School. It was there that he met Pamela Waits, and they were married Aug. 20, 1966, in a ceremony at Lake Vista United Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana.

After graduating from law school, Phil practiced law for the next two years in Syracuse. After searching for a nice small community in which to practice law, Phil and Pam settled on Cooperstown, and in 1970 moved into their home on Elm Street. He first worked with Scott E. Greene, Esq. and then went off on his own for four years. He then joined the law firm of Van Horne, Feury and Gozigian, which later became Feury, Gozigian and Washburn and is now Gozigian, Washburn and Clinton.

Through the years Phil served as the attorney for the village of Cooperstown, as an assistant district attorney, and was a member of the Otsego County and New York State Bar Associations. He was also a former member and past president of the Cooperstown Rotary Club, a Leatherstocking Golf Course subscriber and a member of the Mohican Club.

Phil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pam Washburn of Cooperstown; two sons, Matthew P. Washburn of Alexandria, Virginia, and John W. Washburn of Cooperstown; a grandson, Alexander M. Washburn; and a sister, Kathleen Fuller of Gouverneur.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Washburn.

At Phil's request there will be no services. He will be privately laid to rest in the columbarium in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown.

William D. “Bill” Morse

William D. “Bill” Morse, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home, under the care of his family.

There will be no funeral services and the arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

William was born in Gouverneur on February 9, 1952, the son of Gerald Clifford and Mary Loya (Mattison) Morse.

He married Candie Kay Countryman on September 26, 1987, at the Richville First Methodist Church where he had been baptized in 1960. He and his wife were baptized together at home in September 2022. His relationship with God was very important to him.

Bill owned and operated his own auto mechanic shop, C & B Auto Repair, in Gouverneur for many years. He was known to be “the man” that could figure out problems that no-one else could. He was a “Master Mechanic” in Gouverneur. Bill taught his talent of mechanics to his sons Jimmy and Kenny. A back injury forced him into disability. Mechanics, cars and music were his passions.

After becoming disabled, Bill loved to expand his knowledge via the Internet. He and Candie installed solar panels on their home decades before alternative energy sources became popular in NNY.

Bill was a devoted husband to his wife, and she became his life in their golden years, they often played cards after dinner and online games together. He loved being a grandfather and great grandfather.

Bill is survived by his wife Candie (Countryman) Morse, his children Ryan Morse, Misty Dawn (Morse) Richards, Bobbie Jo Countryman-Cushman, Billie Jo (Countryman) York, Jimmy Smith Jr., Kenny Smith, and his 16 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Manning, several nieces and nephews. Bill is predeceased by his parents and sisters Elizabeth Schmidt, Sandy Ayens, and Vickie Morse.

Memorial donations in memory of Bill are encouraged to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Nancy Lee Williams

Nancy Lee (Dusharm) Williams, age 77, formerly of Edwards, Pitcairn, and Harrisville, passed away on October 24, 2022 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, surrounded by her loving family.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Edwards on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at the Harrisville United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Martinsburg Cemetery.

Nancy was born on June 22, 1945 in Edwards to the late Hiram V. and Frances M. (French) Dusharm. She graduated from Edwards Central School in 1962. Nancy married Gary L. Williams on March 17, 1962 at the Harrisville United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Lawrence Heatherington.

Mrs. Williams worked in the mailroom of General Dynamics in Rochester for a year, worked at Scanlon’s Bakery in Harrisville, ran her own income tax preparation business and she and Gary were the owners and operators of Village Inn and Bonaparte Pharmacy in Harrisville. Nancy also served as the bookkeeper for the Town of Diana and was the Clerk and Treasurer for the Village of Harrisville.

Nancy held the honor of being one of the first female members of Boy Scouts of America, also winning the National Championships that year in 1977; the same year the first women were entered into West Point. She was a Den Mother for BSA Pack 47 and enjoyed reading and working on crossword and sudoku puzzles.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Williams, and six children, Anthony H. and Sandra Williams, Brian L. and Flora Williams, Bruce L. and Reine Williams, Michelle L. and Chad LaPlatney, Alan L. and Tina Williams, and Andrew L. Williams. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Nancy is predeceased by her parents and her brother, Roger Dusharm and sister, Deanna LaBeau; a sister-in-law, Barbara A. Williams Rowe and a granddaughter, Gabrielle Lee Williams.

Donations in her memory may be made to Lewis County Hospice, Jefferson County Hospice, or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Condolences may be made online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Roy Richard Randall

Roy Richard Randall died peacefully at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento after a prolonged illness, with Carol, his loving wife of 31 years at his side. Born on January 29, 1948 and raised in Gouverneur NY to Roy and Frances Randall, he was the youngest of five children. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kay Bush and her husband, Dale Bush, all of Gouverneur NY.

Rick is survived by his wife, Carol Andrews Randall of Rancho Murieta, CA; siblings James D. Randall (Carmela) of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL; Rita (Peter) Hansen of Oneonta, NY; Mary Beth (Philip) Bush of Gouverneur NY. On his wife’s side of the family he is survived by his mother-in-law, Carol Andrews of Redmond OR, sisters-in-law Patricia Fisher of Redmond OR and Leslie (Craig) Weigand of Madras OR and brother-in-law Joseph P. (Sonya) Andrews of Kalispell MT. He had many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.

Rick attended the State University of New York at Cortland where he majored in Physical Education. He completed two years before enlisting in the US Navy where he was stationed aboard the USS Saratoga during the Vietnam War.

He later lived in Southern California for several years, working as a furniture sales representative before moving to Sacramento.

Rick was a prominent businessman in the Sacramento area, a principal of RenTech Computer Rentals for many years, was a member of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce and a member of the inaugural class of the Leadership Sacramento Program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce. He was also active with the Rancho Cordova and Citrus Heights Chambers of Commerce.

Rick was an avid golfer, a friend to many and a great story teller.

Services will be held on Friday, October 28 at the St. Vincent de Paul Mission Catholic Church in Rancho Murieta with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m., reception to follow in the Church Social Hall. Donations can be made to Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento where Rick volunteered for several years.

James W. Frappier

James W. Frappier, 80, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on October 8, 2022

Jim was born on August 27, 1942 in Herkimer, NY. Jim attended Gouverneur High School, class of 1960. He graduated from SUNY Canton in 1962 with a degree in Applied Science.

Jim entered the U.S. Navy on March 10, 1964 and proudly served for 25 years. He retired from the Navy on May 31, 1989.

Jim was predeceased by his parents Ernest Frappier, Elizabeth Swem, and stepfather, Alva Swem and sister Susan Swem. Jim is survived by his son Christopher (Carrie) Frappier, Arizona and a stepson Jack (Kelly) Ruth, Pennsylvania, two brothers, Richard (Paula) Frappier, Herkimer and Ronnie (Judy Bush),Gouverneur, Sisters Nancy (Kerry) Bickford, Fine, Judy (Jerry) Fairbanks, Colorado, Marcalene (David) Blair, Gouverneur, Marilyn (Joseph) Poplawski, California, and Carolyn (Randy) Constance, Gouverneur.

Jim was an avid collector. His dogs were his constant companions and he loved them dearly.

Jim will be laid to rest in the family lot at St. James Cemetery in Gouverneur, NY on October 29, 2022 at 1:00pm.

Connie A. Kinney

Connie A. Kinney, age 73, of Gouverneur, NY passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, with her family by her side.

There will be calling hours for Connie on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Her funeral service will be on Friday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with her longtime friend, James LaRue officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Richville. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Connie was born on May 20, 1949 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Howard and Janice (Jenkins) Loucks. She graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1968. On March 16, 1968, Connie married the love of her life, Earl L. Kinney at the North Gouverneur Methodist Church with Rev. Stanley Brown officiating. Earl passed away on December 30, 2015.

Connie stayed home to raise her four daughters and she also babysat for all the neighborhood children. Later, after the children were grown, she went to work on the assembly line at McAdam’s Cheese Factory for a few years. She enjoyed going out dancing, watching karaoke, hunting, fishing, shopping and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Surviving are her four daughters and their spouses, Lisa Foster and Eric Matice, Tammy and Tony Simmons, Amy and Darren “Duffy” Bush and Cathy and Jacob Schiszler; two brothers, Charles and Carol Loucks and James and Rachel Loucks; three sisters, Linda and Gary Scott, Barbara and Randy Dillman and Pam Loucks; nine grandchildren, Chelsey, Mackenzie, Nathan, Whitney, Aaron, Nikolaus, Cassandra, Bill and Ben; three great grandchildren, Haven, Brady and Jude and several nieces and nephews.

Connie is predeceased by her husband Earl, her parents and two brothers, Frederic and John Loucks.

Donations may be made in Connie’s memory to the Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 164, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Donna Bombard

Donna Bombard, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with her family by her side.

Per her request a private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, and a celebration of life will be held at the home of her daughter Linda Jones at 3 Piney River Road, Gouverneur on Saturday, October 29th, starting at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Donna was born on February 13, 1943 in West Carthage, the daughter of Charles and Lois (Campbell) Moore.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1960. Donna grew up in Elmdale and lived most of her life in Ogdensburg, recently moving to United Helpers Canton.

Donna was employed for many years at ACME Markets until its closing. She also employed by Mitel as a payroll clerk and then as a secretary for St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES in Norwood until her retirement.

She enjoyed reading, camping, watching NASCAR rooting for Mark Martin and Kevin Harvick, and spending time with her family.

Donna had previously been married to Larry Fishbeck and Dale Bombard.

She is survived by her children Nancy Hazelton and her companion Haskell Sobon of Ogdensburg, Linda and Jeff Jones of Gouverneur and a stepson Peter Bombard of Fort Wayne, Indiana, 5 grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Donna is also survived by her sister Deb and Kenneth Showalter of Florida and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother and stepfather Lois and Frederick Nicholl, her father Charles Moore, and her brother Frederick F. “Tab” Nicholl.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Donna are suggested to United Helpers Rehab and Senior Care, 205 State Street Road, Canton, NY 13617, attn: activities dept. .

Donald Charles Schuessler

Donald Charles Schuessler, 91, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away at home on September 7, 2022.

Don was born to Oscar Paul and Ellnora Elizabeth (Weinel) Schuessler on May 19, 1931. He grew up on Long Island, riding his bike to Jones Beach, excelling in football, shot put and discus at Hempstead High School, and studying at Hofstra University where he again played football. An illness led to his needing to withdraw from Hofstra. After recovering, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served his country for three years.

While working at grocery stores, he studied at the University of Maryland where he received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in education, and many credit hours toward his doctorate. His teaching career began at Belt Junior High, continued at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda where he taught driver education for 26 years, then Rock Terrace School and lastly a year of teaching special education at Forest Knolls School. At Walter Johnson, Don coached football, track and golf for many years. After his retirement as a teacher, Don ran a landscaping business and became a flea market seller extraordinaire. (Don could sell anything!)

So much in life brought Don joy! In addition to his family and vocation, camping and fishing, raising Irish Setters, playing bridge and doing crossword puzzles, coaching his kids’ sports teams, coin collecting, supporting his wife and helping at her schools, keeping his cars running, traveling and learning about new places in the world, exceptional vegetable and flower gardening, worshipping and serving at his church, rooting on his Washington sports teams, serving food and providing security at the Shepherd’s Table and sorting canned goods at the Manna Food Center, transforming abused or antique furnishings into lovely furniture, encouraging his kids and grandchildren to excel in life, going to the mountains or the ocean, leading his church’s ministry to help others donate household items and then running the rummage sales, giving rides to and visiting shut-ins, attending weekly Men’s Prayer Breakfast group, and savoring a glass of Merlot all brought a richness to his life ... enjoyed even more when he shared his experiences with family and friends.

Don is survived by his wife of 69 years, Isabelle Sweeny Schuessler, and their four children, Donald, Jr. (Glenda) of Gouverneur, NY; Janet McUlsky (Alexander) of Bethesda, MD; Douglas (Andrea) of Rockville, MD; and David (Petie) of Rockville, MD; 11 grandchildren (Elizabeth, Donald III (Devin), Katherine, Joseph, Douglas (Maxine), Mark (Catherine), Andrew, James, and Samuel Schuessler; Anastasia and Elizaveta McUlsky); four great grandchildren (Micah, Alaina, Isaiah, Sophia); brother- and sister-in-law Charles and Nancy Marshall; nephews James, Bruce (Kathy), Jonathan (Nancy), and Robert (Jane) Schuessler, Charles (Caroline) Marshall; and nieces Susan Harless, Sandy (Tim) Boone, Robin (Dennis) Lambert.

Don is preceded in death by his parents Oscar Paul and Ellnora; his brothers and their wives, Oscar Paul, Jr. (Luella) and Robert (Joyce); and his nephew James’ wife Susan.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon reception. Those wishing to participate in the service virtually can find the livestream on https://www.youtube.com/stjamespotomac. Recorded video will be posted after the livestream.

In honor of Don, please grow flowers and share them with others. Memorial contributions may be made to one of the causes dear to his heart: Manna Food Center, Montgomery County Humane Society or the St. James Episcopal Church Garden Fund.

Doris E. Rushlo

Doris E. Rushlo, age 87, of Edwards, NY passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center.

Calling hours for Doris will be on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Edwards. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the Edwards United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Edwards. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Doris was born on April 15, 1935 in Edwards, NY to the late Clarence and Alice (Guinup) Given. She went to school at Barraford District School and graduated from Edwards Central in 1953. She continued her education at A. Barton Hepburn School of nursing and graduated as a RN in 1956. She enjoyed hunting with her family, crafts, gardening and cooking/baking.

She married Richard A. Rushlo on January 12, 1957 and together they raised a family of five children, Michael Dean, Michele Diane, Gisele Marie, Marc Alan and his wife Jan S., and Gina Lynn who was killed in a tragic car accident on February 13, 1996.

She is also survived by a brother, Robert Given; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Albert, Michael Richard, Matthew David, Marcus Wayne (wife Kassandra L.), Morgan Mary, Kate Gina and Emma Lynn; seven great grandchildren, Reagan Marie, Charlie Anne, Delilah Lynn, Arbor Mae, Corbin Matthew, Ayla Jae and Maddox Joel.

Donations may be made in Doris’ memory to the Gina Lynn Rushlo Memorial Scholarship, Northern New York Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

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.

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