All Obituaries

Clifford Machia, Sr. 77 of Mooers passed away, Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.   He was born June 5, 1944 in Sheldon, VT, the son of Charles and Glena (Carr) Machia.  He was a self employed electrician. He enjoyed woodworking.   Clifford is predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Charles Machia and Howard Machia; as well as one sister, Elizabeth LaBelle.   Left to cherish memories of Clifford are his wife Martha of Mooers; two sons,...

Joseph A. Gay, Sr., 55 of Ellenburg Depot passed away May 15, 2022 at UVM Health Network at CVPH.     He was born February 19, 1967 in Plattsburgh, the son of Austin and Loretta (Lucia) Gay.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren.      Left to cherish memories of Joseph are his lifelong companion, Becky Ryan; daughter, Debra Hart and her husband Stephen; one son, Joseph Gay, Jr.; one brother,...

Rita J. Richard 87 of Champlain passed away after a lengthy illness on April 22, 2022.   She was born in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of Irving and Edith Dominy.  In 1952 Rita married the love of her life Norman.  When Norman was out and about Rita was sure to follow.  Rita and Norman operated a trucking business in Champlain for many years.  Rita worked side by side with her husband.  She was a mother, a homemaker and a truck driver, which was very rare that...

Brenda J. Moore, 73 of Scottsboro, Alabama and Albany, NY passed away April 15, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.     She was born May 14, 1948 in Plattsburgh, NY the daughter of Owen and Ruth (Guay) Moore.  She was a caretaker for the nuns in the convent for many years.  She was also a server at the banquet hall at the capitol in Albany.  Her favorite job was her last one, a bartender at the Saratoga racetrack.  She enjoyed being around...

Lillian L. Cookman, 84 of Florida, formerly of Champlain, NY passed away April 10, 2022.   She was born December 29, 1937 in Plattsburgh, NY the daughter of Edgar and Suzie (LaPlante) McKenzie.  She was very active with the Betmar Hospitality Group, shuffleboard and with the friends and family in the Betmar Committee.  She enjoyed spending time with family.   Lillian was predeceased by her parents; her foster parents, Morton and Sylvia Emery;  her husband, Ralph...

Tammy M. Warren, 53 of Ellenburg Depot passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.     She was born July 27, 1968 in Quantico, VA, the daughter of Andrew and Linda Provost.   She was predeceased by her mother.   Left to cherish memories of Tammy are her father; her husband, Theodore Warren; her children, Theodore Warren Jr., Kayla Warren and Andrew Warren, all of Ellenburg Depot; one brother, Lee Provost and his wife Pamela of...

Esther LaBarre LaBombard, 102, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother went home to be with the Lord March 21, 2022, just eight days before her 103rd birthday.   She was born March 29, 1919 to Albert and Emma (Eggsware) LaBarre on the family farm in Ellenburg, NY next to St. Edmund’s Church.  The church where she became a devout lifelong parishioner and Catholic Daughter.  She graduated from the original Ellenburg Central School in...

Betty Ann Furnia  Heaven Gained Another Angel ♥ God called Betty home peacefully with family by her side on March 16, 2022 at the age of 57. Betty was born June 13, 1964 to the late Florence La Rock Mother. Betty married Jerry Furnia, on May 27, 2006 born by late Gerald Furina wife Sigred Furnia known as (Chris) Mother Kelista Knurek husband Bob Knurek. Betty was loved by everyone and we new this couple was meant for each other they fit one another like a glove both of...

  Bernard A. LaFave passed away on March 15, 2022 at his home.    Bernard was born on September 4, 1931 at his parents home in Altona, NY to Leo and Melvina (Snide) LaFave.  He attended Altona Central School.   He met the love of his life, Dorothy, when he was 16 and she was 13.  Together, they spent 71 years together, 64 being married.      Dad was our “Energizer Bunny” who was the hardest working man around. In his...

Daniel E. Christian, 91 of Lewis, NY passed away peacefully at home, on March 12th 2022, surrounded by family members and his loyal border collie, Patti at his bedside. He is survived by his eight children, numerous grandchildren and great-granchildren. He is predeceased by his son Richard and daughter Paula. Veteran services will be held in memorium at a later date upon discretion of family.