All Obituaries

Rodney Lee Wright, 94 of Rouses Point passed away in his home with Jerolyn, his wife of 68 years whom he had loved for over 70 years by his side.  His daughter Bonnie, his only and favorite daughter who he greatly respected and adored held his hand.  His faithful friend, Jake, the number one dog was in attendance.    Rodney was born in West Chazy, the son of Hillary and Glenn Wright.  He was drafted into the Army and served in the Infantry’s 78th...

Yancy J. LaValley, 61 of Mooers passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home.    He was born February 8, 1959 in Plattsburgh, the son of Albert and Gertrude (Arquette) LaValley.  He enjoyed hunting, trapping, and cutting wood.  He especially enjoyed playing spades with his nephews, Ben and Lee, Jr. while watching Monday Night Raw.   He was predeceased by his parents; one sister, Catherine Snide and one nephew, Brad LaBombard.   Left to cherish...

Joan Alice Mero, passed from this world at her home in Dunkirk, Maryland on December 14th and is living eternally with her Lord in Heaven.  She passed away peacefully, comfortably, and surrounded by her family.  Joan was born in Plattsburgh, New York, the daughter of Wilbur A. and Helen C. (Farnsworth) Goodroe.  She graduated from Westport Central School in 1964 and attended Plattsburgh State College in NY.  She graduated from college in 1968 and went on to pursue...

 Melvin Vincent Laramie, 80, passed away December 12, 2020 at his home in Champlain after dealing with a number of illnesses, the last being aspiration pneumonia.     Born October 9, 1940, in Plattsburgh, NY, Melvin was one of five children born to the late Albert and Golda (Brow) Laramie.  On August 27, 1966, he married Joyce M. Buesink of Sherman, NY.  Together they raised two sons.  Mark E. Laramie (Tina Stark) of Rome, NY, and Michael J. Laramie of...

Edna “Cookie” Rizzo, 64 of Ellenburg Center passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.     She was born November 23, 1956 in New Hartford, New York, daughter of Charles and Edna (Jones) Dobson.  She enjoyed collecting Winnie the Pooh, playing with her grandchildren, being around family, watching movies and The Big Bang Theory.   She was predeceased by one brother, Charles Dobson; and two sisters, Sally Mayers and Donna Ann...

Leland Lafave, 66, of Westville, NY., passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at UVM Alice Hyde. Born in Malone, NY., October, 31, 1954, he was the son of the late Leo and Beulah Lafave Burgess. He attended Salmon River School. Leland owned his own business, LaFave’s Garage until his illness, and closed it down in August. Leland joined the Army in June 1973 and was discharged in June 1979. On June 8, 1985 he was united in marriage to the former Susan Burke at Lady Fatima. Along with...

TinaMarie L. Lapan, 49 of Champlain passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at UVM Health Network at CVPH.   She was born September 25, 1971 in Troy, New York, the daughter of Norman and Pauline (Langlois) Longtin.     TinaMarie enjoyed fishing, watching movies and spending time with her family.   She is predeceased by one brother, David Longtin.   Left to cherish memories of TinaMarie are her parents, two daughters, FeliciaMarie St. Clair and her...

Liam Ryder Jacques, the precious infant son of Matthew Jacques and Kara O’Hara passed away, Thursday, November 26, 2020.  During his 44 short days here on earth; He touched many hearts. He was loved very deeply by his family. Liam enjoyed most of his time holding hands with mommy and daddy ,he was told “I love you” an uncountable amount of times.  He enjoyed listening to Grammy sing him to sleep no matter how bad it sounded.  He loved to hang out with his...

Sharron L. (DuBray) Pivetta, of Lyon Mountain, New York, passed away November 24th, 2020, surrounded by her loving husband and children.   She was born on April 18th, 1944, the daughter of Ernest DuBray and Hazel (Marshall) DuBray.   Sharron graduated from Lyon Mountain High School in June, 1962. She married the love of her life at the age of 18, Americo “Ves” Pivetta, and raised four children. Sharron was a music lover, played saxophone from 7th grade, and played...

Gilbert O. Rabideau, 74 passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home in Altona, NY.  He was born July 24, 1946 in Altona, the son of Otis and Rosealma Rabideau.  Gilbert grew up in Altona, NY working on his family’s farm.  He was a farmer most of his adult life.  He enjoyed telling jokes, hunting, fishing and especially pony pulls.  He also worked for a time with the Clinton County Highway Department.  In his later years he enjoyed going on rides,...