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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Nicholas J. Egloff II

LOWVILLE- Nicholas J. Egloff II, 43, of Voorheesville, NY,formerly of Lowville, died on Monday, July 26, 2010 in Voorheesville. Arrangements are incomplete with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Daniel L. Irving

September 8, 1948 to July 25, 2010

LOWVILLE – Daniel L. Irving, 61, passed away at his home on Easton Street Sunday evening, July 25, 2010.

Born in Bath , NY on September 8, 1948, the son of Dana L. and JoAnne Brewer Irving, Danny grew up in Oxford , PA.   During his high school years, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and afterwards attended Penn State University . He was married to Ellen R. Gafney on July 25, 1987, in New Jersey .  Danny was a farm manager for the Lana Lobell Horse Farm in Bedminster , NJ .  In 1987, he and his family moved to Lowville where Danny managed the daily farm operations for Dr. Kenneth P. Seeber on the Maple Ridge Farm.  In 1991, he opened Irving ’s Customs and with his family operated the business until selling it to Steve Monnat in 2007.  At the time of his death, Dan was currently a service writer at Nortz & Virkler.

A meticulous mechanic all his life, Danny was a classic car enthusiast and very much enjoyed going to the movies and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Ellen and his mother, JoAnne of Boca Raton, FL, Dan is survived by his children:  Michelle and Joe LaBuz of Central Square, Douglas and Julie Gafney of Hendersonville, TN, Tina Jo Irving of Red Lion, PA, Richard and Adrienne Gafney of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Kati Gafney of Leon Nicaragua; grandchildren Payton, McKenna, Elena and Cailyn LaBuz and Nathan and Lauren Gafney; one brother, Donald and Sandie Irving of Ocala, FL and two nephews.

He was predeceased by his father and a grandson, Thomas Gafney.

Daniel requested his body be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Family and friends are invited to call at the Sundquist Funeral Home on Thursday evening, July 29, 2010, from 6-8 P.M. 

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Box 3049 , Syracuse ,  13220-3049, the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center , 6725 Lyons Street P.O. Box 7 , East Syracuse , NY 13057 ,or Lewis County Humane Society, P.O Box 682 , Lowville , NY 13367 .

 

Monday, July 26, 2010

Arthur Francis Dooley

January 8, 1925 to July 24, 2010

HARRISVILLE ~ Arthur Francis Dooley, 85, of 8262 Locust St., Harrisville, died Saturday, July 24th, 2010, at Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, where he had been admitted on July 22nd.
Born on January 18, 1925, in Harrisville, NY, a son of Arthur and Mary Fox Dooley, he was graduated from Harrisville High School in 1942 at the age of 17.

A World War II veteran, he entered the US Navy on April 2, 1943, after which he attended officer training school at Monmouth, IL. He was eventually one of two candidates selected for flight school and was transferred to the Navy’s pre-flight training school in St. Mary’s, CA, where he remained until the war’s end. Consequently, he was released from active duty on October 18, 1945. He then transferred to the US Naval Reserves serving out the rest of his naval service at the Headquarters of the Third Naval District in New York City. He was honorably discharged as a V5 Aviation Cadet on June 25, 1947.

Following his WW II release from active naval duty, Art entered Union College’s Albany School of Pharmacy in Albany, NY, from where he was graduated in 1949 receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. Shortly afterwards, he passed the required New York state examination and became a licensed pharmacist. After briefly working for B.O. Kinney stores in Massena and Gouverneur, he moved to Elmira to work at a college friend’s drugstore.

On July 22, 1950, in Elmira, NY, he married Mary J. Gardner. Mrs. Dooley died on April 12, 2007.

In November, 1950, Art and his wife, Mary, bought the pharmacy and dry goods store on Main Street in Harrisville that was owned by the Hannas family and eventually moved to a new location up the street where it became Dooley’s Drugs. Art, Mary and the Dooley family operated the business continually for the next 56 years with the assistance of Art’s brother, Robert “Bummer” and many others throughout its existence, until the Fall of 2006, when Art retired. Prior to his actual retirement in 1990, however, at the age of 65, when he was “thinking” about retirement perhaps to a location where there were warmer winters, he took and successfully passed a very difficult Pharmacy Reciprocity Exam for the states of Florida and Arizona.

In a brief biography about Art, written by Bill Peters in 2007, Mr. Peters wrote, “One attribute of Art that this writer observed was the confidence and conviction of his selection of treatment. Whether your complaint was a bee sting, upset stomach, or the common cold, you left the store feeling better, even before taking the medication based on Art’s recommendation! His many years of experience proved good judgment was well founded in most cases. Many local people can relate stories about the extra effort that Art has made on their behalf. A phone call to Art’s home would bring him to the store for many occasions, at any time. He would offer counsel and offer treatment for nearly every ailment or emergency. Although Art did not mention, nor confirm this, I suspect that there were many occasions when he administered to the ill and needy with little or no expectation of payment. It is this type of personal extra-service, concern and attention that will be missed by many residents in the area”.

Art served on the Board of Education for the Harrisville Central School District for 17 years, and at one time served as one of two New York State Democratic representatives of Lewis County.

Art was a life-long communicant of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Harrisville. He was a member of the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan, and was a life member of the Gouverneur Elk’s #2035 Lodge, in Gouverneur.

Having been a long-time member of the Gouverneur Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf, he often said that his next hole-in-one would be his first.

Although not an avid hunter, Art was also a member of the Brown Creek Hunting Club and Harrisville Rod and Gun Club where he mostly enjoyed their social activities including playing cards and eating “camp” meals. He also liked bowling and snowmobiling, traveling to major league baseball games in New York City and an occasional trip to Lake George for a summer vacation. Throughout the years, Art and his family spent their summers at their cottage on Lake Bonaparte where they enjoyed the sailing club, water skiing and traveling to “Beer Island”. Aside from his family, Art undoubtedly took the greatest pleasure in collecting, building and flying model airplanes of all kinds and sizes. Lastly, his love of animals was immeasurable and was well known by the local animal community, especially for taking in, feeding and otherwise taking care of stray and injured animals including dogs, cats, birds, deer and raccoons.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, David A. and Moira Dooley, of Buffalo, and Michael F. Dooley, of Ellenville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia M. Dooley, of Rochester, and Margaret M. “Peg” and Daniel Drappo, of Calcium; 3 grandchildren, Erin Dooley, of New York City, Bryan Dooley, of Buffalo, and Brenndan Dooley, of West Carthage, and several nieces and nephews.
Three brothers, Robert, Charles and William “Punk”, and three sisters, Marion “Birdie” Bates, Emma Maxwell, and Margaret “Aunt Mark” Crandall, all died before him.

Art’s funeral will be held on Saturday, beginning with a 10:15 a.m. prayer service at the Scanlon Funeral Home, 14187 State St., Harrisville, followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass from St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, Harrisville, with the Rev. Robert Decker, pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be in St. Francis Solanus Cemetery, Harrisville. Following the burial, a funeral luncheon will be held for all those in attendance at the Harrisville Rod and Gun Club, Middle Branch Rd., Harrisville.

Calling hours will be from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department’s Ambulance Fund or Lewis County Humane Society, 6388 Pine Grove Rd., Glenfield, NY 13343.

For more information, please visit http://www.scanlonfuneral.com

 

Richard F. Sears

September 20, 1938 to July 22, 2010

Woodgate - Richard F. Sears, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his residence while surrounded by the loving care of his family. His passing occurred after a long and valiant battle with melanoma.

A native of Utica, he was born on September 20, 1938, a son of Edward J. and Gladys (Waldron) Sears. His younger life was spent in Utica where he attended Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School, before moving to Woodgate with his family at the beginning of his sophomore year of high school. Richard graduated from Forestport High School with the Class of 1957.

In September 1957, Mr. Sears enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country at Ellyson Field, Pensacola, FL. He was honorably discharged at the rank of airman (AN) on September 11, 1959. He then served in the Navy Reserves until November 1962.

Following his military service, he began his employment at Special Metals of New Hartford, first for twenty years in the sales department, and then in the Traffic Department, retiring as manager of the department in November 2002, after 43 years of service. Following his retirement, the couple spent winters in Lakeland, FL and summers in Woodgate.

Richard was married at one time to Joyce E. Cieri, however they were later divorced. On October 9, 1999, he was married to Hazel (Moon) Failing in Utica.

Mr. Sears was a member of St. Mary of the Snows Church, Otter Lake, and had served on the church parish council. He also was a member of the Boonville Council Knights of Columbus and was a past member of New Hartford American Legion and the Woodgate Fire Co., He also had served as Supervisor for the Town of Forestport.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Kristan B. Sears of Schenectady; a daughter, Stacie H. Sears of San Francisco, CA; a stepson, Robert Failing, III of St. Johnsville; three step- daughters, Mary Beth Hudyncia and her husband, Richard, and Lynn Briggs and her husband, David, all of Ft. Plain, and Amanda Failing of Syracuse; five step-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Modliszewski of Yorkville; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Percy Sears of Rome; and his father-in-law, Harold Moon of Forestport. He was predeceased by a brother, Senator William R. Sears in June 1998.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Snows Church, Rt. 28, Otter Lake. Interment with military honors will follow in Woodgate Cemetery. In keeping with his wishes there will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Snows Church, C/O 110 Charles St. Boonville, NY 13309, or to the Woodgate Fire Company. His arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St., Boonville. Please visit http://www.trainorfuneralhome.com to leave an online message of sympathy or to share a memory of Richard.

Phyllis M. Kozak

May 17, 1919 to July 25, 2010

LOWVILLE- Phyllis M. Kozak, 91, formerly of Brookside Senior Living Community and East Road Adult home, Lowville, died Sunday afternoon at Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Carthage.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville with Pastor Joyce Miller, officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home prior to the funeral service. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and John Rohr of Deer River, NY, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law, a niece, a nephew and cousins. She is predeceased by a brother, Robert Oberlander.

Mrs. Kozak was born on May 17, 1919 in Lynn, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Emil and Imogene Newhall Oberlander. She graduated from Classical High School in 1937 and worked for General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts before her marriage. On November 9, 1940, she married Walter F. Kozak in the rectory of Trinity Methodist Church in Lynn, MA.

Together the couple lived in Swampscott, MA until 1969, moving to Wilmington, NC. Mr. Kozak died in March, 2001. In 2002 Mrs. Kozak moved to the north country, living at Brookside Senior Living Community and East Road Adult home, before entering Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in September, 2009.

Mrs. Kozak was a member of Wrightsville United Methodist Church in Wilmington, NC and attended First Presbyterian Church of Lowville. She enjoyed knitting, sewing , playing bridge and traveling.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Mary Geraldine Ryan

November 13, 1923 to July 16, 2010

CARTHAGE – Mary Geraldine Ryan, 86, passed away on Friday morning, July 16, 2010, at the Carthage Area Hospital .

Born in Copenhagen , on November 13, 1923, a daughter of Alfred LeRoy and Edna Katherine Carroll Baker, Mary graduated from Copenhagen High School .  She continued her education at secretarial school in Watertown and was employed as a secretary for Carthage Paper Makers and for Carthage Area Hospital .  She later worked on Fort Drum at the Commissary where she checked ID’s.  She was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church in Carthage  

On February 5, 1946, she was married to Wilson Francis Ryan by Rev. Dennis E. Lynch at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Copenhagen .  Mr. Ryan died on November 20, 1977.

Surviving Mary are her four children:  Patricia and Gregory Laskowski of Bradenton , FL , Dennis M. Ryan and his fiancé Kandi Norton of Rensselaer Falls, Kathryn and Brian Kellogg of Gibsonia, PA and Robert and Jill Ryan of Castorland; her daughter-in-law Susan Ryan of Brasher Falls and former daughter-in-law Patricia Ryan of Massena;

14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son Thomas Francis Ryan and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010, at  11:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Christopher Carrara officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Copenhagen.  There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are with the Sundquist Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made in Mary’s name to a charity of one’s choice or to the American Cancer Society.

 

Dorothy A. Larkin

April 1, 1912 to July 16, 2010

LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Dorothy A. Larkin, 98, formerly of Croghan and Rome, died Friday afternoon at Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility where she resided.

Born April 1, 1912, in Rome, the daughter of Grove and Clara Secor Percival, she attended Rome Free Academy.

She married Thomas J. Larkin on Dec. 26, 1934. He passed away Dec. 1, 1975.

Dorothy was employed by Spargo Wire and then remained home to raise her family. Later in life she returned to work at Hillcrest Adult Home, in retirement she was a foster grandparent and Senior Companion for Central New York DDSO.

She attended many Veteran of Foreign Wars functions with her husband who was a World War I veteran.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Martin Mullin, Osceola, and Helen C. DeHart, Castorland; a son and his wife, Thomas J. and JoAnn Larkin, Lee Center; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a grandchild and a great-grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at St. Stephen's Catholic Church with the Rev. Daniel Chapin officiating.

Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 19, at the Adirondack Funeral Home, 9719 Main St. Croghan.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Rome, N.Y.

For more information please visit http://www.adirondackfh.com

Friday, July 16, 2010

Barbara Hill

Remsen—Barbara O’Brien Hill, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Hartford.

Born in Boston, she lived in Wakefield, RI; Ithaca, NY; Phoenix, AZ; and Vestal, NY, before settling in Remsen. With a degree in physical education, she taught at the University of Rhode Island and various public schools, Ys and Boys’ and Girls” Clubs across the country, then locally coaching and teaching swimming and skiing in Holland Patent and Woods Valley.

She was married to Richard Hill of Remsen, who survives her, along with her children Peter (and Julie Weaver) of Colchester, VT; Susan (and Jonathan Tittler) of Philadelphia, PA; Katie (and Scott Compton) of Briones, CA; and Carol (and Eric Kawashima) of Zermatt, Switzerland; and several grandchildren.
Plans for a memorial service will be announced later through the Unitarian Church and the Kuyahoora Yacht Club.

In Lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Unitarian Church of Barneveld. Ackley-Mills Funeral Home 9597 Main St. Remsen is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be made on Barbara’s online memorial page by going to http://www.millsfuneralhomes.com

 

Nancy S. Farr

March 21, 1943 to July 14, 2010

Lyons Falls - Nancy S. (Van Buskirk) Farr, 67, of Rumble Road passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Faxton - St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford after a long illness.

She was born in the hamlet of Denley (near Boonville) on March 21, 1943, a daughter of Walter F. and Florence Hathaway Van Buskirk. A lifelong resident of the town of Lyonsdale, she received her education at Port Leyden Central School, and on February 3, 1961 she was united in marriage with Ronald Farr at the Boonville United Methodist Church. The couple made their home on the Rumble Road. After raising her family, Nancy was employed for many years as a rip saw operator in the manufacture of bowling pins at the AMF Corp. in Lowville. She retired in 2001.

She greatly enjoyed nature and the outdoors, and for several years she and her husband operated Twin Ponds Deer Farm, a deer and fox farm located at their residence.

In addition to her husband of nearly 50 years, she is survived by three sons, Robert Farr and Donna Finster, and Forest and Michelle Farr, all of Lyons Falls, and Ronald A. and Adrian Farr of MS; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Lallier of Denley and Dorothy Weber of OH. She was predeceased by a grandson, David Finster in 2003, two brothers, Ralph and Edward, and a sister, Frances Fox.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Wildwood Cemetery, Lyons Falls, where Pastor Peter Egnew will officiate. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St. PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler Street, Boonville. 

Please visit http://www.trainorfuneralhome.com for more information.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Roberta M. McCann

July 20, 1943 to July 13, 2010

LOWVILLE - Roberta M. (Rounds) McCann, 66, died on Tuesday, July, 13, 2010, at the home of her daughter Lisa, where she was cared for by her family and Lewis County Hospice.

Born on July 20, 1943, at home in Lyons Falls, NY, Roberta was the third child of ten to Lawrence and Dolores Rounds. She graduated from General Martin High School in Glenfield, in 1961. She became a Registered Nurse in 1965, graduating from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Watertown. Her nursing career began at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She married and had two children and raised her family in the Boston area until 1982, when she moved back to the area.

Roberta's survivors are her two children: Lisa Tucker (husband Tom) and daughters, Coleen, Tessa and Tara Tucker along with great granddaughters, Emilee and Ayliza of Port Leyden and her son Jeffrey McCann (wife Julie) with children Justin, Hayden, Reagan and Sarah of South Carolina. Also surviving are brothers: Edwin (wife Carol) of Bradley, SC; Duane of Watson; Tim of Lyons Falls and Lawrence (wife Mary) of Brantingham and sisters Ann Korman of Southport, NC; Sharon Youngs of Boonville; Diane (husband Jim) Hubbell of Lakewood, WA; Rosalind Baker of Mandeville, LA and Carol (husband Floyd) Dygert of Port Leyden. Survivors also include several cousins, nephews and nieces and her Aunt Leola Gaylord of Lyons Falls.

After her children were grown, Roberta pursued a dream of hers which was a Peace Corps assignment as a nurse in St. Vincent, West Indies. Recently, as an avid fan of American history, she took a trip down the Mississippi exploring Lewis & Clark and Mark Twain landmarks.

Roberta enjoyed her nursing career, particularly the years LCGH, LCPH and Glens Falls Hospital where she considered her co-workers her friends. She retired from nursing on December 31, 2008, due to illness and returned to the area in May 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Sundquist Funeral Home with Rev. Evan Zehr officiating.

Calling hours are prior to the service on Friday, at the funeral home from 2-4 P.M.

Cremation will follow with burial at family convenience. Memorials may be made to ALS Upstate New York Chapter, 890 Seventh North Street, Suite 108, Liverpool, NY 13088 or to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

 

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Sandra M. Rockhill

August 14, 1953 to July 10, 2010

Remsen--Sandra M. Rockwell, 56, of Dayton Road passed away on July 10, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester after a long illness.

She was born in New Hartford on August 14, 1953 a daughter of George and Freda Freely Briggs. Sandra grew up in Remsen graduating from Remsen High School in 1973 and on July 7, 1973 she married Richard Rockwell. The couple then moved to their home on Dayton Road. She attended Utica school for practical nursing where she received her L.P.N. She worked for Nichols Dept. Store and then Broad acres Nursing Home as an LPN. After the nursing home closed she went to work for the State of N.Y. in the Revitalization Program until retiring in 1991. She enjoyed cooking, Sewing, Camping and her grand kids.

Surviving are her husband Richard, Remsen; two daughters and sons-in-law Angela and Larry Larkins, Remsen; Erica and Joseph Doktor, Alden, NY; three brothers and two sisters-in-law Emory Sr. and Toni Briggs, Forestport; Francis and Leona Briggs, Forestport; Richard Briggs, Utica; two sisters and brothers-in-law Carol and George Worden, Remsen; Mary and William Dumka, Utica; grandchildren Tyler Larkins, Kassidy and Karson Doktor, and step-grand daughter Jaimie Larkins; Also surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law Doug and Pat Rockwell, Clinton; Wayne and Betty Laribee, Steuben; Linda Evans, Sauquoit; Mike and Mary Dion, Ct; Several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by one brother Raymond Briggs and one sister Diane Appleton.

A funeral service will be 11AM Thursday at the Remsen Methodist Church with Rev. Kent Trievil officiating. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7PM at the Ackley-Mills Funeral Home 9597 Main Street, Remsen. Interment in Fairchild Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642, or charity of choice. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made on Sandra’s online memorial page by going to http://millsfuneralhomes.com

 

Donna Marie Johnson

February 6, 1957 to July 11, 2010

MONTAGUE – Donna M. Johnson, 53, of Salmon River Road, Montague, died Sunday July 11, 2010 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse.

Calling hours will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville. A prayer service will be held at 8:00 p.m., following the calling hours, with Rev. Linda J. Harris, officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

She is survived by a daughter, Christy Ann DeSantis of Oswego; her mother, Margaret Johnson and step-father, David Brown of Oswego; her fiancé, David Lehman of New Bremen; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Patricia L. Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Karen R. (Arjen C.) Teitsma of Oswego; Judy Hollman of Fort Lauderdale, FL; two brothers, Joseph Johnson, Jr. of New Jersey; James Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her father, Joseph F. Johnson, Sr.

Donna was born on February 6, 1957 in Oswego, NY, a daughter of Joseph F. and Margaret T. Shurr Johnson. She attended Campus School in Oswego, and graduated from Oswego High School in 1974. She worked as a Town Clerk for several years, and worked as a bar tender at the Montague Inn and Tug Hill Inn. She most recently worked in food service on Fort Drum.

Donna was a hard worker, and enjoyed operating the backhoe, log splitter and chainsaw. She owned and operated the Tug Hill Sawmill from 1997 – 2000. Donna enjoyed the outdoors, having the “biggest” bonfires and “best” fireworks on Tug Hill. She also enjoyed riding motorcycle, four-wheeler and snowmobile. She was a member of the Long Pond Snowmobile Club. She enjoyed baking, canning and crocheting.

Donna enjoyed life, loved to laugh, and have fun. She loved Tug Hill and the people who live there.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.isenekerfuneralhome.com

Monday, July 12, 2010

Robert J. VanNest

July 19, 1925 to July 8, 2010

WEST LOWVILLE Robert J. VanNest, 84, died on Thursday July 8, 2010, at his home on the West Road under the care of his family and beloved wife of 62 years, Coral Ardeth.

Robert was born on July 19, 1925, in Barnes Corners, the son of Ferguson and Anna McDonald VanNest and attended school in the Barnes Corners area.

On May 11, 1948, he married Coral Ardeth Larkins. The couple resided and raised their family in West Lowville. He enjoyed going for car rides with his wife and family, working in his shop, woodworking and taking care of his yard. While at home, Robert enjoyed watching westerns with his wife, with a cigar in his mouth and a cup of coffee at his side. He was always welcoming to guests and had a story on hand for visitors at all times. Robert enjoyed surprising family members with short, unexpected visits. He led a happy, fulfilling life and will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. He will be sadly missed by his wife and loving family.

Robert held various jobs throughout the years, working for Lowville Oil and Lomeo Brothers and owned and operated the West Lowville Wrecking Service until his retirement.

In addition to his wife Ardeth, Robert is survived by five daughters and their spouses, Linda and Howard Zehr, New Bremen, Arlene and Edward Yancey and Cathryn and Kenneth Hosmer all of Lowville, Virginia and Karl Roggie, Carthage and Roda and Burnell Lyndaker of Bellwood; three brothers, John and Kathrine, Lowville, William "Keithy" of Watson and Gerald and Shirley of Lowville; four sisters, Marcia Dufrense, Adams, Mary and Robert Burr, Lowville, Rachael Szucs, Greig and Joan Skiff of Glenfield. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by an unborn infant, an infant daughter, Maryann and his brother, Whalen VanDressen.

Calling hours for Robert are Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Sundquist Funeral Home. His funeral will be held on Monday morning at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Siegrist, officiating. Burial is in the Gardner's Corners Cemetery.

 

Angeline Lord

October 9, 1913 to July 9, 2010

Boonville - Angeline (Dorn) Lord, 96, a longtime resident of Charles Street, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010, surrounded by her loving family at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2001.

She was born on October 9, 1913 at the Dorn family homestead farm on the Dorn Road near Boonville. Angeline attended the Dorn District Rural School and for many years was employed as a midwife at the White Maternity Home in Boonville. On January 20, 1951, Angeline was united in marriage with Kelsey Lord at St. Joseph’s Church, Boonville. The couple made their home on the Dorn Road, eventually moving to the village in the 1960’s. For twenty years until her retirement in the mid-seventies, Mrs. Lord was employed at a seamstress at the former Boontex Co.in Boonville. Mr. Lord, a retired NYS DOT employee at Alder Creek died on November 7, 1984.

Angeline was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church, Boonville, and the church Altar and Rosary Society. She will always be remembered for her kind and loving heart.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Ian Adam of Barneveld. Her world was centered on her two grandchildren, Shawn Adam of Barneveld, and Jennifer Adam of Surprise, AZ. Angeline is also survived by several nephews, grandnephews and grandnieces. The last of her family, she was predeceased by brothers Louis and Charles Dorn, and by a sister, Emma Brown.

The family would like to express their gratitude to all the employees and volunteers at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who took exceptional care of her while she resided there.

Prayer services are Wednesday, July 14, at 9:45 a.m. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler Street, Boonville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Boonville, where Rev. Sean Patrick O’Brien will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Boonville. Visitation is Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Sunset Nursing Home Resident Activities Fund, 232 Academy Street, Boonville, NY 13309. 

For more information, to sign the guestbook, or leave a memory of Angeline, please visit http://www.trainorfuneralhome.com

 

Joy Ann Proulx

August 24, 1939 to July 10, 2010

CASTORLAND, N.Y. — Joy Ann Proulx, 70, of Artz Road, a loving and devoted wife and mother, passed away surrounded by her entire family Saturday, July 10, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a year of declining health.

Born Aug. 24, 1939, in Chaumont, the youngest daughter of Jay and Matilda Thompson Love, she attended Cape Vincent schools.

She married Anthony L. Proulx, Sr. on Jan. 12, 1957, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Rosiere.

After their marriage they set up a home on the Cutoff Road in Beaver Falls. In 1961, they settled on the Ridge road, Lowville, and in 1979 moved to their current location on the Artz Road, Beaver Falls.

Mrs. Proulx might not have worked outside of the home, but she took great pride in providing a loving home for her husband and sons. Whether preserving fruits and vegetables grown in their garden, making quilts or watching her grandchildren, her heart was centered on her family. She loved to getting up early and going to garage sales, refurbishing and collecting antiques.

She had a flare for decorating her home with her restored antiques and hand-stitched quilts. One of her proudest moments was when her quilt took the "Best of show" ribbon at the Lewis County fair in the 2003.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Anthony; four sons and their wives, Anthony Jr. and Debbie, Beaver Falls, Ricky and Christine, Schuyler, Dale and Lisa, Castorland, and Stanley and Lisa, Castorland; five grandchildren, Cindy Proulx Duffer, Tonya Proulx Taylor, Ashley Burgy, Ryan Proulx, Rome;, and Daniel Proulx; three great-grandchildren, Tommi, Hunter and Nate Taylor; and two sisters, Mrs. Jean Bourcey, Clayton and Lillian and Duane Benney, Chaumont.

Her parents and a sister, Hilda "Toby" Favry, died before her.

Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her loyal bichon frise, Maximillian were the center of her world. Her most cherished memories were those when she was surrounded by family and children.

A private celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are with the Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Beaver Falls Fire Department, Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 456, Beaver Falls, NY 13305.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.isenekerfuneralhome.com

Edna M. Mundt

December 8, 1933 to July 7, 2010

HARRISVILLE- Edna M. Mundt, 76, Middle Branch Rd, died Wednesday afternoon after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Newport Rhode Island December 8, 1933 to Charles and Bessie Pinto Smith. She was educated in Newport Rhode Island schools. She married Norbert Mundt August 9, 1957 in Newport. She worked many years as a cook and was the cook at the Harris Courts meal site for many years.

She enjoyed gardening, birdwatching, knitting, spending time with family and her beloved dog, Abby.

She is survived by her beloved husband Norbert. She is also survived by her father Charles Smith, Newport, RI; Her children Betsy and Joe Meisenzahl, Kent, NY; Edward and Cindy Mundt, Hamlin,NY; Debra Ann Mundt, Florida; Bill and Lisa Mundt, Kendall, NY; and Norbert, Jr., North Carolina. She has three brothers and a sister, Daniel and Kathy Smith, Waterport, NY; Ernie Smith, Middleport RI; Johnny Smith, Pennsylvania; and Anna Smith, Newport RI.

She also has 13 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Rochester area.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Adirondack Funeral Home, Harrisville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisville Ambulance Squad or the James E. Winter Cancer Center, 5 Lyon Place Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

For more information and to sign the guestbook, please visit http://www.adirondackfh.com

 

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Esther Virkler

June 23, 1913 to July 1, 2010

LOWVILLE — Esther Virkler 97, long time resident of Sharp Street, died on Thursday evening

July 1, 2010 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility under the care of her family and the 4^th floor nursing staff.

A funeral mass will he said at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Saturday, July 3, at 10:00am with Rev. Christopher Carrara, officiating. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Croghan. There are no calling hours.

Memorials in Esther’s name maybe made to; Lewis County Hospital Foundation, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367, Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Lowville NY 13367, or American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, P0 Box 7, East Syracuse. NY 13057.

Born on June 23, 1913 in Croghan, the daughter of Walter C. and Flossie Virkler DeLaPorte, she graduated from Father Leo Memorial in Croghan.

She married Edward Charles Virkler on October 20, 1934 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church rectory with Rev. Martin O’Kane, pastor, officiating.

Mrs. Virkler worked with her husband at the family businesses, which included, the Hogan Farm in New Bremen, and the Riverside Farm, a hardware store in Castorland, and V. S. Virkler from her home on Sharp Street when the office was located at the family residence. Mr. Virkler died on February 15, 1988.

Mrs. Virkler had a green thumb, enjoying plants and gardening. A lady who liked to play cards, she belonged to the “500 Club” a card club for over 60 years.

She like to travel, she did scarp booking of area local news, as far back as the 1930’s. Esther also found time for crocheting and embroidery work.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard “Chip” and Susan Virkler; a daughter, Nancy L. Padden; and daughter-in-law, Dorothy “Bonnie” Virkler all of Lowville;

14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; her sister, Kathleen McDonald of Brasher Falls; her brother Henry DeLaPorte of Watson; and nieces and nephews.

A daughter, Sally A. Crego, her son Larry J. Virkler, and a sister Louise Roberts predecease her.

Mrs. Virkler was a communicant of St. Peters Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank the care givers that took care of her for two years at home, and the 4^th floor nursing home.

Arrangements are with the Sundquist Funeral Home.

 

Mary F. Schulz

July 4, 1932 to July 3, 2010

LOWVILLE, NY ~ Mary F. Schulz, 77, of 5781 Brookside Dr., Lowville, died with her loving family at her side on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, Lowville, where she had been a patient since June 11th.

Born July 4, 1932, in Ellisburg, NY, the daughter of Leo and Julia Ingersoll Fuller, she was graduated from Belleville Academy in 1950, and in 1952, received her LPN degree from Morrisville Community College.

She married Norman C. Schulz on July 2, 1960, at the Sandy Creek Methodist Church. Mr. Schulz died on November 10, 2007.

For approximately 8 years following college, she worked as an LPN at Cortland Memorial Hospital, Syracuse General Hospital, and as a Dental Assistant in Syracuse.

After her marriage in 1960, she and her husband lived in Dreux, France, where Mr. Schulz taught physical education at the American school at Dreux Air Force Base. The couple returned to the United States in 1962 and moved to Rochester, NY, where she worked as an LPN at a city hospital in Rochester. In 1971, the family moved to Croghan, where her husband accepted a teaching position at Beaver River Central School.

In 1973, Mary and Norm opened Schulz’s Ice Cream on Main Street in Croghan, that they operated until 1977, when they built and opened Schulz’s Fastidious Foods, also in Croghan, which became well known throughout the North Country. They sold the business in 1989, to long-time employee, Ralph “Goober” Hoch.

After her husband’s death in 2007, she worked for Jeff and Tracey Miller at the Ridgeview Motel in Lowville.

In 1990, in partnership with Bob Lyndaker and Bob Chamberlain, Mary and Norm opened and operated Crystal Acres Driving Range on Route 812 in New Bremen.

Mary was a member of the Lowville Baptist Church and served for many years on its flower committee.  She was also an active volunteer in the gift shop at Lewis County Hospital for many years.

Throughout her life, she took pleasure in many hobbies and interests, including golfing, traveling and counted cross stitch, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John L. and Shelley Schulz, Pound Ridge, NY, a daughter and son-in-law, Ann E. and Brent Gerber, Bluffton, IN, and a daughter, Annette M. Schulz, Richmond, IN; 5 grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren; 3 brothers, David Fuller of Lugoff, SC, Keith Fuller and Paul Fuller, both of Adams, NY, and several nieces and nephews.

Two brothers, Leslie and Ralph Fuller, predeceased her.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, beginning with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. at the Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan, followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service from the Lowville Baptist Church, Lowville, with the Rev. Everett Reed, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Croghan Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Croghan.

Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In memory of Mary, those wishing, may make donations to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation, 7785 N. State St., Lowville, NY 13367, or to a charity of one’s choice.

For more information, please visit http://www.scanlonfuneral.com

 

Philip Glenn LaChausse

November 15, 1949 to July 1, 2010

CASTORLAND ~ Philip Glenn LaChausse, 60, of 10463 Third Rd., Castorland, died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at his home where he was under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

Born November 15, 1949, in Lowville, NY, a son of Jeremiah andArizona Cavanaugh LaChausse, he was graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1967.

He married Karen Kloster on August 28, 1999 in Castorland.

A veteran, Mr. LaChausse entered the US Army on May 20, 1970, and served with both the regular Army and Army Reserve primarily in the 5th Army’s 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, Kansas. He was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4th on May 1, 1976.

Mr. LaChausse was a road construction worker for most of his life.

He was a member of the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan.

Throughout his life, Phil enjoyed hunting, working in his orchard and was a beekeeper.

Surviving besides his wife, are five children and their spouses, Leah and Jacob Hirschey, of West Monroe, Searl and Connie LaChausse, of Seattle, WA, Susanne and Dana VerSchneider, of Croghan, Doug and Tara Smith, of Smithfield, VA, and Sheri and Russell Terrillion, of Suffolk, VA; four grandchildren, Ciera VerSchneider, Dustin Smith, Tori Smith and Shane Terrillion; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Bruce and Susan LaChausse, of Croghan, Donnie LaChausse, of Castorland, Robert and Carol LaChausse, of Roseville, CA , Allen and Wendy LaChausse, of Castorland , and Steve and Debbie LaChausse, of Croghan ; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Alice and Al Jardine, of Sun Lakes, AZ, and Elizabeth and Lynn McAdams, of Florence, SC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The LaChausse family will receive relatives and friends from 2 – 4 p.m. on July 3rd, at the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan.

There will be no funeral services.

Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice.

For more information, visit http://www.scanlonfuneral.com

 

Gerald E. Conover

February 9, 1924 to July 2, 2010

Boonville—Gerald E. Conover, 86, of Webster Hill Road passed away on July 2, 2010 at Rome Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born in the Town of Western on February 9, 1924 a son of Herbert and Irene Vandewalker Conover. He grew up on the family farm on Webster hill road and attended the country schools on Webster Hill. Gerald operated Harmony Hill Farm on Lewis road, Boonville for several years. 

On July 12, 1945 he married Ruth Kiser. She died March 2, 1988. He later worked for Rome Cable and then Ethan Allen until retiring in 1983. Gerald enjoyed having coffee at Stewarts and Joking with the customers. He also enjoyed Atlantic City, his Cat Tommy and was always seen with a smile on his face. He was a member of the A.A.R.P.

Surviving are one son Wayne Conover, Boonville; one sister Dorothy Olin, Rome, NY; one niece Geraldine Walters; three nephews Larry Conover; Timothy Conover; James Olin. He is predeceased by one son Jerry Wayne in 1947; one brother Clarence Conover and one sister Zora Jones.

Services will be 11AM Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Mills Funeral Home 301 Post Street Boonville with Rev. William Mudge officiating. Calling Hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home. Interment in Boonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to American Cancer Society. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to Gerald’s online memorial page by going to http://millsfuneralhomes.com

Pearl M. Dolan

November 29, 1924 to July 3, 2010

CROGHAN – Pearl M. Dolan, 85, of State Route 812, Croghan, died Saturday morning, July 3, 2010 at her home, under the care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.

A Funeral Mass will be said on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Constableville, with her nephew, Rev. Donald H. Karlen, Retired Pastor of Christ Our Hope Catholic Community, Boonville, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville. Contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367 or Croghan Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 405, Croghan, NY 13327.

Mrs. Dolan is survived by four children and their spouses, Ron and Margaret Dolan of Copenhagen; Steven and Carol Dolan of Hampton, VA; William Dolan of Lowville; Mary McIntyre of Croghan; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Dolan of Glenfield; two sisters, Betty Cruikshank of Wilmington, NC; Thelma Farr of Boonville; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by a son, Frederick Dolan who died in 1999; two granddaughters, Rebeca Dolan, who died October 1967; Michelle Dolan, who died August 1, 1987; a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Marie McIntyre, who died June 7, 2007; a daughter-in-law, Pamela Dolan, who died November 29, 2009; a son-in-law, James S. McIntyre, who died June 2, 2006; four brothers, Kenneth, Robert, Clarence and Charles Dubach; and two sisters, Winifred Green and Louise Czajka.

She was born on November 29, 1924 in the Town of Steuben, NY, a daughter of the late William and Hattie Chase Dubach. She attended Boonville Central School. On December 28, 1942, she married Laurence E. Dolan at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Boonville, with Rev. Robert Driscoll, officiating. Mr. Dolan died on April 28, 1984. Mrs. Dolan worked for several area restaurants from Old Forge to Lowville, including Woodgate Hotel and Boonville Hotel. She was employed by Lally Manufacturing, Greystone Manor Nursing Home in Martinsburg, and Kristen International in Turin, as a seamstress, retiring due to ill health.

Mrs. Dolan enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.isenekerfuneralhome.com

 

Shirley I. Peters

December 27, 1932 to July 2, 2010

LOWVILLE – Shirley I. Peters, 77, of Number Four Road, died Friday evening, July 2, 2010, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica.

A graveside service will be Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Beaches Bridge Cemetery with Rev. Bruce W. Chapman, Retired Methodist Minister, officiating. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Beaches Bridge Cemetery, c/o Michelle Burke, 6537 Pine Grove Road, Glenfield, NY 13343.

She is survived by her husband, Joe; five children and their spouses, David and Lisa Peters of Colorado Springs, CO; Gary and Suzanne Peters of Lowville; Linda and Richard Dening of Lowville; Brenda Marks of Boonville; Joseph and Kelly Peters of Lowville; a brother, Howard Payne; two sisters, Ruth Radley of New Jersey; Helen Weller of Clayton; three brothers-in-law, Bernard “Barney” Peters of Glenfield; Leon Ford of Glenfield; Nelson and his wife, Diane Peters of Glenfield; a sister-in-law, Fran Payne of New Jersey; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Peters is predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Peters, who died in 1969 at the age of 16; a son-in-law, Herbert Marks, Jr.; two brothers, Earl, Howard, and DeWitt Payne; a sister and brother-in-law, Beulah and Elmer Jantzi; a brother-in-law and his wife, Milton and Betty Peters; two sisters-in-law, Doris Peters and Eunice Ford. She is also survived by a very close friend of the family, Carolyn McKee.

Mrs. Peters was born on December 27, 1932 in Clayton, NY, a daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Lampman Payne. She attended school in Clayton, before moving to Lowville at a young age. She worked for Meda’s Corner Drug Store until her marriage. She married Darwin H. “Joe” Peters at St. Mary’s Rectory in Glenfield.

Mrs. Peters enjoyed playing Yaht-zee and trips to the casino. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time at camp. Mrs. Peters loved listening to country music. She enjoyed writing in her journal every day.

Memories may be shared with the family at http://www.isenekerfuneralhome.com

Randolph E. Kerr Sr.

March 27, 1924 to July 2, 2010

LYONS FALLS- Randolph E. “Randy” Kerr, Sr., 86, of Fish Creek Road, died on Friday morning, July 2, 2010 at his home under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Lowville Baptist Church with Rev. Everett F. Reed, Pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Old Glendale Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Iseneker Funeral Home Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY 13367. Contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

He is survived by five children, Lynne E. Kerr and her husband, J.D. Small of Lansing, Michigan; Gaile E. Kerr Sharpe of Rensselaer, NY; Randy Kerr, Jr. and his wife, Cindy Kerr of Greenwich, NY; Kevin Kerr and his wife, Susan Kerr of Clifton Park, NY; Michael Kerr and his wife, Lisa Kerr of Whitinsville, Massachusetts, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Constance and Robert Carpenter of Rome, NY; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Kerr was born on March 27, 1924 in Russell, New York, a son of the late Willard M. Kerr and Marion Earle Kerr. He graduated from General Martin High School in 1942, and enlisted in the U.S. Army October 30, 1942. He served in five battle campaigns, Central Europe, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Southern France, and Tunisia. He was honorably discharged on November 21, 1945. On December 14, 1945, he married Elizabeth Lauber at Lowville Baptist Church with Rev. William Sawin, Pastor, officiating. Mr. Kerr graduated from the N.Y.S. College of Forestry Ranger School class of 1947. He served as Forest Ranger in Lowville from 1947–1957, before serving as District Forest Ranger in Canton from 1957-1964. Mr. Kerr served as General Park Superintendent in Albany from 1964-1975, then serving as Director of State Parks (Adirondacks and Catskills) in Albany from 1975-1979. After retiring, Mr. Kerr then served as Lewis County Forester from July 1981 through May 1999. Mrs. Kerr died on March 13, 2010.

He was a member of Lowville Baptist Church. Mr. Kerr was a founding member and the first Fire Chief of the 3G Fire Department. He was Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 62, and served on the St. Lawrence Boy Scout Council. Mr. Kerr served on the N.Y.S. Forest Practice Board, the N.Y.S. Open Space Committee, and served as the Lewis County representative on the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board.

Mr. Kerr received the Outstanding Adirondack Citizen Award in 2002. He was named Tug Hill Sage by the Tug Hill Commission in 2003. He was inducted into the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame in Osceola, NY in 1994. Mr. Kerr served as President of the Central Chapter of the N.Y.S. Old Tyme Fiddlers’ Association. He was Assessor, Town Councilman and Historian for the Town of Greig. He was a 55 year Mason with Lowville Lodge #134 F & AM.

During his lifetime, Mr. Kerr planted approximately 50,000 trees.

Condolences may be made at http://www.isenekerfuneralhome.com

 

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Arlon M. Widrick

November 4, 1939 to June 29, 2010

CROGHAN ~ Arlon M. Widrick, 70, of 9320 Erie Canal Rd., Croghan, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at his home where he had been under the care of his loving family and Lewis County Hospice.

Born on November 4, 1939, a son of Nelson H. and Esther A. Widrick, he attended Belfort Rural School. He later attended Beaver River Central School from where he received his GED in the mid 1960’s.
He married Karen E. Honer on August 10, 1968, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Beaver Falls, with Rev. Brian Ash, officiating.

A farmer and maple syrup producer for all of his life, Mr. Widrick and his family owned and operated Widrick’s Maple and Dairy Farm. He also was an ABS representative for several local farmers and was currently a Croghan Town Assessor.

Mr. Widrick was a member of the Salem Christian Fellowship Church in Beaver Falls, where he had served as a long time Sunday school teacher and worship leader, as well as currently serving as a member of the church’s Board of Stewards.

Throughout his life, he had many interests and enjoyed a number of pastimes including playing as a catcher during his earlier years on the Belfort Softball Team, and later in his life, a passion of sending Bibles to a great number of people throughout the world. He also liked reading, trading commodities and above all, took great pleasure in spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Todd L. Widrick, of Croghan, and Terry J. Widrick, of New Woodstock; three daughters and a son-in-law, Tonya M. and Kevin Ardison, of Belfort, Tamara A. Demo, and Tracie E. Widrick, both of Beaver Falls; five grandchildren, Cody Ardison, Kiley Ardison, Bryan Ardison, Connor Demo and Cory Demo; a brother, Willard N. Widrick, of Croghan; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen J. and James Villiere, of Port Leyden, and Patrina A. and Gregory Ashley, of Lowville, and several nieces and nephews.

Two sisters, Marlene and Linda Widrick, both who died in infancy, and a brother, Elton I. Widrick, predeceased him.

Arlon’s funeral will be held on Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Christian Fellowship Church, Beaver Falls, with the Rev. Bryan D. Catlin, pastor, retired Rev. Bruce W. Chapman, and Rev. Bruce Chartrand, co-officiating. Burial will be in the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Erie Canal Rd., Croghan.  Following the burial, all are invited to a funeral luncheon in the fellowship hall of the Croghan Mennonite Church, Kirschnerville Rd., Croghan.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. at the Salem Christian Fellowship Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Lewis County Friends of Hospice or to the Salem Christian Fellowship Church Memorial Fund.

Arrangements are with Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan.

For more information, please visit http://www.scanlonfuneral.com