Ute M. Gonio

Ute M. Gonio, 72, passed away on Monday at her home.

There are no funeral services per her request and the family will have a private celebration of life. Arrangements with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Harry S. Phelps

Harry S. Phelps, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his home.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 18th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur and a private burial in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. A celebration of life will follow at 1:30 pm at the Gouverneur American Legion.

Harry was born on June 20, 1942 in Gouverneur, the son of Harry S. And Carol (Storie) Phelps.

At age 11, he went to work on a farm. At age 20, he went to work at Groveton Paper in Natural Dam. Harry later worked at Gouverneur Talc, and in 1969, he joined the Carpenters & Millwrights Union #278, retiring in 2004.

Harry liked to deer hunt and ice fish, was a 30 year member of Moldy Pond Hunting Club in Harrisville and was an honorary member of Clare Fish & Game Club in Degrasse. He also liked building projects such as houses, garages, and camps with friends and family.

He is survived by a daughter Annette and Jeff Smith of Baldwinsville, a son Paul and Julie Phelps of Richmond, VA, a daughter-in-law Lynn Phelps of Clear Lake, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Harry is also survived by his 2 sisters Nancy White of Atlanta, GA, Betty and Mike Stark of Berlin, NJ, several nieces and nephews. A marriage to Diane Marcellus ended in divorce. He is predeceased by his parents, a son Robert Phelps, a grand son Jeremy Smith, and a brother-in-law David White.

Memorial donations in honor of Harry are encouraged to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, PO Box 510, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Service Notice: Beulah Walrath

Beulah Walrath, 88, passed away on June 24, 2023.

Calling hours are on Friday, July 7 from 1:30-3:30 and 5:30-8:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 8 at 11 am at St. James Church, Gouverneur and a celebration of life will follow the burial at Oxbow Fire Hall at 1 pm.

Marjory E. Tyler

Marjory E. Tyler, age 95, of Hailesboro, passed away on July 4, 2023 at United Helpers Rehabilitation and Nursing in Canton.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Ben Lalka officiating. Burial will be in Hailesboro Cemetery. Condolences, memories, and pictures may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Marjory was born on June 26, 1928 in Theresa to the late Loyde and Lenore (Grieve) Seavey. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1945 and from Watertown School of Commerce in 1946.

Marjory married Richard J. Tyler on November 15, 1947 at the Gouverneur Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Harold Thomas officiating. The couple operated their family dairy farm in North Gouverneur for many years. Marjory also worked as secretary at Adirondack Fire Insurance Company in Gouverneur. Richard passed away on August 19, 2007.

Mrs. Tyler enjoyed spending time at their Black Lake Camp, being with her family. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was a member of the North Gouverneur Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School.

Her survivors include a daughter, Marilyn and Sheldon Maine, a son, Richard “Rick” and Kathleen “Kasey” Tyler, 8 grandchildren, Bridgette P. LaPierre, Clara P. Cummings, Joey P. Shelly, Richard E. Tyler, Robert J. Tyler, Marcie L. Koch, Ryan F. Maine, and Erika L. Plumpton; a sister-in-law, Ginger Tyler and her special nieces and nephews.

Marjory is predeceased by her parents, her husband, a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Joseph Pistolesi, her sister, Aleta Billings, and a grandson, Ryan Shelly.

Donations in her memory may be made to the North Gouverneur Methodist Church or St. James School.

Death Notice: Sally Porter

Sally Porter, 84, passed away on Monday at Gouverneur Hospital.

There are no funeral services and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Jenny Lynn Reddick

Jenny Lynn Reddick, age 77, of Gouverneur, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2023 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

There will be a celebration of her life on August 5, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 State Highway 58, Gouverneur, NY 13642. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Jenny was born on February 26, 1946 in Gouverneur, NY to the late William George and Mary Jane “Trot” (Cheeseman) Reddick. She graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1964. She then went on to Green Mountain College in Vermont and then Maryland Institute of Arts. She worked on receiving her Masters of Education from Empire State.

Jenny married Jerry Abrantes in September of 1975. Although their marriage ended in divorce, the couple remained close. Jenny was an artist and a homemaker. She often taught private art lessons in Syracuse and Taos, New Mexico. She was also a fulltime substitute teacher in the Syracuse City School District for several years. She was active in the Shakespeare Club, the Kiwanis Backpack Club and the Gouverneur United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sculpture, painting, playing cards, working on crossword puzzles and being in nature.

Surviving is her three children and their spouses, Mary and Bryan Pagan, Emily and Jesse Weller and Paul Abrantes and his companion Ashli Trujillo; the father of her children, Jerry Abrantes; four brothers, William Thomas “Tom” and Wanda Reddick, Ronnie John and Debbie Reddick, Robert James “Rob” Reddick and William George “Billy” Reddick; a sister, Harriet Jane and James McGirr; four grandchildren, Riley, Dean, Levi and Theo and several nieces and nephew.

She is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Robert John and Richard Timothy.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Jenny Lynn’s life long pursuit and love of art, the Gouverneur High School Art Department will be accepting donations in her name. Please send your donation directly to the Gouverneur High School, Attn.: Front Office, 113 E. Barney St., Gouverneur.

William C. Deuval, Sr.

William C. Deuval, Sr., 83, of Park Ave., passed away Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital with his loving family at his side.

Born on October 19, 1939, in Ogdensburg, he was the son of the late Ernest and Betsey (Caten) Deuval. He attended Gouverneur High School and graduated from Northwood School in Lake Placid in 1958. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Russell Sage College and furthered his studies at St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1961 and served until 1964.

On June 3, 1967, he married the love of his life, Eleanor Snow in Schenectady.

Bill was a professor of math and business at Jefferson Community College for many years. He also owned and operated WCD Enterprises Promotional Products for over 30 years. The family made Hadley their permanent home in 2002.

He was an avid NY Rangers fan and enjoyed collecting coins. He was a member of the Horace D. Washburn American Legion Post 533, Corinth, a past member of the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club, Past member of the Luzerne Hadley Fire Department and a member of the Church of the Messiah, Glens Falls.

He was predeceased by his parents and a son, William C. Deuval, Jr.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Eleanor Deuval; three daughters: Lynn (Todd) Garrelts of Queensbury, Suzanne (Todd) Deane of Halfmoon, Katherine Deuval of Hadley; five grandchildren: Caten, Caroline, Christian, Brandon and Emily.

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there are no calling hours scheduled.

Private burial will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Horace D. Washburn American Legion Post 533, PO Box 9, Corinth, NY 12822.

To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com.

Jeanne Legacy

Jeanne E. Legacy, age 84, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Auburn.

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

Jeanne was born on July 28, 1938 in Ogdensburg to the late Erwin and Thelma (Nottel) Hentz. She attended school in Ogdensburg and married Darrell Legacy on February 25, 1978 and were re-married on July 9, 1995. A previous marriage to Raymond Bowman ended in divorce.

Jeanne enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making dolls, reading, and playing bingo. Most of all, Jeanne loved being with her family.

Jeanne is survived by her husband, Darrell Legacy, 5 children, Timothy (Doreen) Bowman, Carol (James) Deuel, William (Tissie) Bowman, Dawn (Bruce) Shove, and Wayne (Julie) Bowman, and siblings, June Camadge, David Hentz, and Albert Boclair, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She is predeceased by a son, Edward Bowman, and siblings, Sandra Clark, Thomas Hentz, and Ronald Hentz.

Donations in Jeanne’s memory may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 164 East Main St., Gouverneur NY 13642.

Beulah M. Walrath

Beulah M. Walrath, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Clarksville, TN.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church in Gouverneur, NY with Fr. Jay Seymour officiating and burial to follow in Oxbow Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow the burial at the Oxbow Fire Hall. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 7th, from 1:30 to 3:30pm and 5:30 to 8:00pm at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur.

Beulah was born on January 25, 1935, in Potsdam to Algie Roy and Myrtle (White) Youngs.

She graduated from Heuvelton High School and the School of Business in Ogdensburg. Beulah married Lloyd William Walrath on October 22, 1955 in Gouverneur. She worked on the family farm, and at a business in Gouverneur for a couple of years. She then owned and operated Beulah M. Walrath Tax Accountant Services, which she ran for over 35 years until retiring in 1995. She lived most of her life in Oxbow before moving closer to her children in Brownville, NY, Maryland, and Tennessee.

She was a member of the Oxbow Historical Society, Oxbow Election Board, and a bereavement group. Beulah enjoyed attending church and traveling to see people and places. In addition to numerous places scattered around the US, she visited Canada, Germany, Korea and New Zealand. Beulah was also a music and dance event promoter and coordinator for the community of Oxbow. She loved to dance and did so any chance she got, including in/around Oxbow, state and local fairs, Watertown State Office Building, Watertown Samaritan Summit Village, and several town events in Jefferson County and more. For example, read and listen to the story linked below as she described her love for music and dancing, https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/11765/20080724/still-swingin-after-all-these-years.

Beulah lived a long and beautiful life and touched so many. She was very outgoing, friendly, cheerful, considerate, and energetic. As many know, Beulah loved talking to and helping others. She was very caring, generous, and thoughtful with her words and actions. She is well known and will be remembered by numerous people, not only due to her memberships and interests above but also through her tax service customers and her dancing.

Beulah is survived by her children and their spouses: Mike (Vicki) Walrath of Brownville, NY; Cindy (Ed) White of Binghamton, NY; Joe (Terry) Walrath of Sarasota, FL; Craig (Trudy) Walrath of Spring, TX; Steve (Julie) Walrath of Orlando, FL; Dawn (James) Smith of Clarksville, TN; Tim (Cherri) Walrath of Monrovia, MD, and Doug (Shelly) Walrath of Columbia, MD, 26 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Mary Primeau of Dekalb Jct., Doris Caster of Dekalb Jct., Nancy (John) Wilson of Rensselaer Falls, Dolly (Gene) Wright of NC, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, siblings Algie (Roy) Youngs, George Youngs, Beatrice Glasford, Eloise Youngs, Eleanor Youngs, Harold Youngs, and Sally Sanders, and grandchildren Heidi Smith and Spencer Smith.

Memorial donations in honor of Beulah are encouraged to Hospice of Jefferson County.

Violet Lillian Hamilton

Violet Lillian Hamilton, 93, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Gouverneur Hospital.

There are no funeral services, burial will be private in Heuvelton Cemetery, and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Lillian was born on July 14, 1929 in Morristown, the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Wilson) Edwards.

She married Erwin John Hamilton and operated Hamilton Reality for several years.

John passed away on July 20, 2020.

Lillian enjoyed square-dancing, gardening, genealogy, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children Mary Francisco of Cherry Hill, NJ, Lettie Maykowski of Virginia Beach, VA, Douglas and Debbie Hamilton of Trout Lake, Marc and Shelly Hamilton of Trout Lake, her grandchildren Kevin Joyce of Cherry Hill, NJ, Douglas Hamilton Jr. of Massena, Jeremy Maykowski and Ryan Maykowski, both of Virginia Beach, VA, Marc Hamilton Jr. of North Carolina, Anthony Hamilton of Hermon, her great grandchildren Lazarus Joyce, Shiloh Joyce, and Raevyn Joyce, all of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Rylan Maykowski of Virginia Beach, VA, several nieces and nephews. Lillian is predeceased by her parents, her husband, a brother Bruce Edwards, a sister Olga Eratt, and her granddaughter Rachel Joyce.

William J. Young

William J. Young, 61, of Auburn, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2023. Born in Gouverneur on August 25, 1961, Bill was the son of the late Glenn and Sandra (Jones) Young. He was currently employed as a security guard with Allied Security. He enjoyed going to haunted houses around Halloween time, going to the movie theater, and watching wrestling.

William is survived by his sisters, Vicki (David) Benjamin and Kathy (Charles) Weir and his sister-in-law, Fran Young and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his brother, Steven Young.

The family will be holding a private burial at a later date. Condolences may be offered to the family at whitechapelfh.com.

Barbara E. Audycki

Barbara E. Audycki, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

There are no funeral services and burial will be private in New St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Barbara was born in Herkimer on August 20, 1934, the daughter of John and Anna (Lynch) Roszykiewicz.

She graduated from Herkimer High School, Stratford College in Danville, VA, and Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Boston, MA.

Barbara married Robert S. Audycki on November 19, 1955 in Herkimer.

Robert, a high school athletic coach and physical education teacher, passed away on February 1, 1999.

Barb was employed by Dr. Mark Truax of Gouverneur for many years.

She is survived by her children and their spouses Jill Audycki and Ken Knutti of Nantucket, MA, John and Donna Audycki of Elk Grove, CA, Robert and Sherry Audycki of Dartmouth, MA, Martin Paul and Karyn Audycki of N. Chili, NY, David and Linda Audycki of Emerald Isle, NC, 13 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Barbara is predeceased by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

A special thanks from the family goes out to her friend Robert Ordway.

Memorial donations are encouraged to Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department or Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad.

Bradley L. Card

Bradley L. Card, age 83, of Gouverneur, passed away on June 3, 2023 at home under the care of his family and hospice.

Bradley was born on October 27, 1939 in Rochester, NY to the late Albert L. and Sarah (Morehouse) Card. He graduated from Victor Central School in 1959. Brad was a Pipe Line Contractor. He owned and operated BL Card Contracting, where he worked in Fairport and Rochester, before working at Fort Drum.

He is a member of the 545 and 158 Engineers, the Star Lake American Legion, a life member of the North American Hunting Club and a long-time member of the NRA. Brad enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Brad is survived by four sons, Bradley L. Card Jr. of Wayland, NY, Jeffrey A. Card of Naples, NY, John A. Card of Victor, NY and William A. Card of Naples, NY; four daughters, Debra L. Card Riehle of Rochester, Sarah A. Fowler of Greenville, SC, Roxanne Card of Naples, NY and Katherine Card Allen of Rochester, NY. Brad is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fullerville Cemetery. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Donations may be made in Brad’s memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, the American Kidney Fund, or an Animal Humane Society of your choice.

James A. Lucas

James A. “Jim/Jimmy” Lucas, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

James was born on February 26, 1948 in Ogdensburg, NY to Robert and Mary (VanCor) Lucas.

He graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School in 1967 and lived in the North Country all his life, working a variety of jobs including Suburban Propane, Corning Glass, The First National Bank of Hermon, McAdam Cheese Factory finally retiring due to his failing health.

A marriage to Elaine Blanding ended in separation.

He is survived by his children, Jonathan J. Lucas, Melissa M. (Lucas) and her husband Morton Klock Jr., and Travis J. Lucas, as well as his longtime companion Janice English and her sons Jayson, who assisted Jan in caring for our Dad for his remaining years that he was alive, his wife Nancy Smith of Lisbon and Jeffrey A. and his wife Staci Smith of Ogdensburg, NY. Jim also has several grandchildren and great grandchildren who he thought the world of. He is also survived by his siblings Lucy Harris, Robert Jr., Marvin, Francis, and Christina (Hewlett) Lucas, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his siblings Frank, Susie (Flannagan), Gerald, Geraldine (Gilson) Lucas, Gary, Norma (Lottie) Lucas, Randy, and 3 other siblings who passed away in childhood.

Jim taught Jon, his oldest son multiple early life skills that would lead him into a successful adult life, he loved teaching and watching Pee Wee ball with his youngest son Travis and attending St. Lawrence University’s hockey games with his daughter Melissa as well reading, watching sports, especially his New York Giants, and of course we cannot forget him cheering on his favorite baseball team on TV, the NY Yankees! Jim also got great satisfaction and thoroughly enjoyed mowing his lawn, driving down to Morrisette Park in Ogdensburg to read his paper, drink his coffee and watching the St. Lawrence River traffic in the mornings until his failing health would no longer allow him to do so.

At Dad’s request, there will be no funeral services and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Final resting place will be at Fairview Cemetery in Edwards, NY at a later date.

Memorial donations in honor of Jim are encouraged to the American Heart Association.

George W. Rastley

George W. Rastley, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown. Calling hours were held on Sunday, June 4th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur and burial that followed in East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur.

George was born in Macomb on August 27, 1931, the son of Leo and Viola Edna (Taylor) Rastley. He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1950, Oswego State in 1954, and received his Masters degree from St. Lawrence University in 1962.

George served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was employed as an industrial arts teacher at LaFargeville Central School for over 30 years and was a long time resident of LaFargeville.

George was a member of the Klock-Smith American Legion Post and Stone Mills Museum. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, saddle horses, and horse shows.

George is survived by his brothers and their wives Leo (Lona) Rastley Jr. and Franklin “David” (Shirley) Rastley, and his many nieces and nephews including some who took a great interest in his life and care. He is predeceased by his parents and his siblings Donald Rastley, John Rastley, Eleanor Simmons, Viola Fukes, and Jean Howard.

Memorial donations in memory of George are encouraged to the Stone Mills Museum.

The family of Uncle George would like to thank the staff of Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home who provided excellent care for him in his latter years.