Funeral services for Jean H. Catlin, age 94, will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 2:00PM at Frary Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Calling hours will be held from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at the funeral home prior to funeral services. Burial will be in the family plot in Redwood Cemetery, Redwood, NY, with full military honors. Jean passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Ogdensburg, NY. Jean had been a resident there since October of 2002.

Jean was the son of Jean and Josephine (Vancour) Catlin of Hammond, NY. He was one of fourteen children. He is survived by one brother, Edward, of Rochester, NY. He has many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings, Nelson, Worth, Crosby, Cecil, Vincent, Claude, Herbert, Floyd, William, Thelma, Josephine and Pauline.

Jean was educated in Hammond, NY. He served three years in the United States Army during World War II under General George Patton. Jean worked on a farm, did odd jobs and drove a milk truck in the Hammond area. He never married. Jean loved to read, do word puzzles and watch old western movies.

Donations may be made in Jean’s memory to St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, 950 Linden Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

Colton- Sally A Murray, 69, of Colton NY passed away on April 30, 2017 with her loving family Tim, Darin, Holly and Melissa by her side as well as her supportive friends at Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Sally was born in Ogdensburg NY on April 19, 1948. She enjoyed her pets, crafting, camping and spending time with her family and friends.

Sally is survived by her mother, Hazel. Her daughter, Shawna Mereau and her children Zachary Abar and Josalin Trombley. Her son, Darin Murray, his wife Holly and their children Nicholas and Avery. Her daughter, Melissa Niquette, her husband Douglas and their children Dugan, Fenway and Lawson. Her brother, Thomas Murray, his wife Brenda and two daughters. Her brother, Timothy Murray, his wife Carol and their three children.

Sally is predeceased by her father, Donald L Murray and her life long friend Joan M. Kilroy.

Services will be held at St Patrick’s Church in Colton New York on Tuesday, May 9th 2017 at 11 am with the burial to follow. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY. 12901. (518) 561-3980. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.

The funeral service for Joan “Tiger” Marden will be 6:00pm Friday, May 5th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Calling hours will precede the service from 4:00 – 6:00pm. Burial will be held at a date and time convenient to the family.

Joan passed away at Samaritan Summit Village Monday, May 1st. She was 84 years old.

She was born in Boston July 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Archie and Claire Mae Curran. Tiger had several jobs in Watertown, but her final and most cherished was being employed by the Watertown Police Department as a crossing guard.

Tiger enjoyed socializing, crocheting, needlepoint, word search puzzles, and playing cards. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church, the Women’s League at the Salvation Army, and volunteered at the soup kitchen.

Tiger is survived by her children and their spouses Jimmy and Lillian, Kathy, Lisa and partner Ken, Tammy and her husband Rob, Randy and partner Mary, and Willie. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Jimmy.

There are very few people who didn’t know Tiger. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, humorous individual.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

John W. Bell, 69, of Brainard St., passed away May 1, 2017, at the Samaritan Medical Center.

John was born July 12, 1947, son of John J. and Dorothy Kerr Bell. He graduated from Swissvale High School in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1965 and attended Pikeville College from 1965 until 1969. On May 31, 1969, he married Linya Howe at First Presbyterian Church in Syracuse, NY.

John was drafted in to the United States Army in May of 1970. He served in various places including Vietnam, The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and the United States. On February 1, 1991 he was honorably discharged from Fort Drum, NY. He then worked at Radio Shack from 1991 -1997. In 1998, John worked for Samaritan Medical Center in TV Service and for LIFELINE. He retired on January 1, 2010.

John was a volunteer at Samaritan Medical Center’s Information Desk, a member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church and a member of their Radio Ministry. He assisted in building three homes with Habitat for Humanity and was an Amateur Radio Operator.

John was a ready helper. He could be found pitching in where ever needed, whether it was filling in at the radio board, running the dishwasher at church or greeting visitors at the information desk at Samaritan Medical Center. He always had a friendly glint in his eyes and a smile in his voice. He does not wish to be mourned. He’d rather that you spend time lifting a beer with a friend or enjoying a root beer float with someone young at heart.

Surviving besides his wife Linya, are a son and his companion, Matthew Bell and Kristie Gamble, Clayton, NY, a daughter and her husband, Robyn and Lawson Adkins, Stafford, VA, two grandchildren, Logan and Nathan Adkins, a sister and her husband, Janet and Robert Good, No. Versailles, PA, a niece, Sharon Good and a nephew Bob Good.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 19, 2017, at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Fred Garry officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to the Radio Ministry, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com.

CARTHAGE -- John Hansson, 84, 323 S. Washington St., died Wednesday morning, May 3, 2107 at his residence. Funeral arrangements will be handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.

David C. Shampine, 69, local author and retired Watertown Daily Times reporter, died May 2, 2017, following a two year bout with cancer.

Mr. Shampine was born in Carthage, Feb. 25, 1948, the son of Clyde W. and Leona Perry Shampine. His elementary and high school educations were at Augustinian Academy, Carthage, where he graduated in 1966.

He received an Associate of Arts degree in 1968 from Jefferson Community College, and continued his studies at Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, N.H., and SUNY Brockport, where in 1971 he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Shortly after his Brockport graduation, Mr. Shampine was hired as Carthage correspondent for the Watertown Daily Times. After six months, he was moved to the Watertown office to develop a career which would span about 42 years. Most of his career was dedicated to crime reporting, but he also had brief terms as a court reporter and part of a two-person Fort Drum reporting team after the 10th Mountain Division became based at the local post.

Over the course of his career, he received three journalism awards: a Media Awards Certificate from the New York State Bar Association; a Local Reporting Award of Excellence from the New York Newspaper Publishers Association, and a second-place award in spot news reporting from the New York State Associated Press Association. Additionally, the New York State Department of Labor presented him with a certificate of appreciation, and a Communication Award was given him by a ladies auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

What Mr. Shampine said was his biggest pride was a professional achievement award presented him in 2007 by the Jefferson Community College Alumni Association. With that honor, he is among at least 90 listed as distinguished alumnus of the college.

In 1998, Mr. Shampine opened the door for an unexpected venture when he introduced in The Times a column in local history, entitled “Times Gone By.” He focused on personalities, building human interest stories around historical fact. He took pride when more than once readers praised him for bringing the subject of a story “back to life.” An editor with a publishing company, The History Press, discovered some of his stories on the Internet in 2009, and emailed him, asking if he’d be interested in having some of his stories compiled in a book. With the blessings of John B. Johnson Jr., then editor and publisher of the Times, Mr. Shampine became a published author. Ultimately, three compilations would be marketed. Two more books, true murder stories, followed.

As far back as 1993, Mr. Shampine was interested in writing about the murder of a woman, Irene Izak, which occurred on June 10, 1968, on Wellesley Island. No arrest was ever made. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the murder, he had a two-part story in the Times, citing circumstantial evidence that pointed suspicion at a New York state trooper. Two investigations followed, one in which Mr. Shampine assisted a private detective, and the other by state police, ordered by Governor George Pataki. As had occurred three decades earlier, the police probe reached a dead end.

Mr. Shampine now had a mission, to give the victim’s family in Pennsylvania what little closure was available, their story in a book. He completed a manuscript which he was unable to sell to any publishers, not until 2010, when he had a publisher. “The North Country Murder of Irene Izak – Stained By Her Blood,” became a popular seller in the region. That book was followed in 2014 by another big seller, “The Jefferson County Egan Murders – Nightmare on New Year’s Eve 1964,” which he co-authored with Daniel T. Boyer.

In his final years, Mr. Shampine researched and wrote material for a book celebrating the history of the Jefferson County Fair. He teamed with Nelson Eddy, Black River, in the project.

Mr. Shampine was married Sept. 15, 1972 to Lucille Ann Collier, daughter of Louis N. and Jennie Johnson Collier, in an ecumenical ceremony performed at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Pitcairn, by Rev. Mr. Edwin Elliott and Rev. Fr. Hugh J. Connaghan. They lived most of their married life in Watertown and the town of Pamelia, and for several years worked together with three other couples on a springtime fund-raising effort for St. Patrick’s School in Watertown.

The couple enjoyed travelling together, taking trips that had them stepping into a majority of the continental states and observing natural wonders in many national parks. For several years, they were participants in a co-ed bowling league.

Mrs. Shampine, a phlebotomist at OB-GYN Associates of Watertown for about 30 years and later at Samaritan Medical Center, died suddenly at the couple’s home from heart disease on April 11, 2012.

About 10 months later, on March 1, 2013, Mr. Shampine retired at the Times. He spent the next two winters at Lake Helen, Fla., while maintaining his town of Pamelia residence.

Shortly before he retired, Mr. Shampine spearheaded a fund-raising effort in association with the Northern New York Community Foundation and the Disabled Persons Action Organization in which more than $3,000 was sent to Nassau County to assist homeowners struggling to recover from Hurricane Sandy.

Mr. Shampine was a life-long fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and was thrilled 1n 1993 to be a guest of the Dodgers in Dodger Stadium during an annual “Think Blue Week” fans celebration. On that occasion, he met legendary Dodgers TV and radio broadcaster Vin Scully.

He was also a fan of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills, and for six years during the era of quarterback Jim Kelly, was a season ticket holder for Bills games.

In the 1980s, Mr. Shampine coached a midget league baseball team sponsored by the North Side Improvement League.

He was a member of the Jefferson County Historical Society, for which he was a writer and copy editor for the association’s booklet, the Bulletin. In 1978-1979, he was president of the now defunct St. Lawrence Valley Chapter of the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Mr. Shampine achieved his long-hoped-for trip to Rome, Italy, in April 2016 when he participated in a pilgrimage led by Bishop Terry LaValley, Bishop of the Ogdensburg Roman Catholic Diocese. In his post-retirement years, he was a writer for the North Country Catholic, which sponsored the trip.

Surviving are two sons, Scott D., Clayton, and Steven A., with his wife Julie, Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Bette A. Shampine, Carthage two granddaughters, Jennifer and Lindsey Shampine, Altmar, and a step grandson, Lawrence Austin, Altmar.

Calling hours will be Sunday, May 7, 2017, from 2-5pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A prayer service will be held Monday at 9:15 am at the funeral home with a 10 am funeral mass at St. Patrick’s Church. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Carthage.

Donations in his memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, Watertown, St. James Church, Carthage or Hospice of Jefferson County, Watertown. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Deferiet- Michael J. Miterko, 90, of 55 Anderson Ave, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Carthage Area Hospital after suffering a stroke the day before.

Mike was born September 2, 1926 in Deferiet, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Szedlak) Miterko. He served in the Army during World War II receiving the rank of Sergeant. He married the former Dorine L. Grosse on September 15, 1951 at St. Rita’s Church in Deferiet. Mike worked as a welder for the St. Regis Paper Company and retired after 46 years of service in 1988.

He was a charter member and former Chief of the Deferiet Vol. Fire Dept, former Trustee of the Village of Deferiet and was a member of the American Legion Post # 789 in Carthage. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife: Dorine L. Miterko of Deferiet, one daughter and her husband: Mrs. Daniel (Diane M.) Warner of Carthage, one son and his wife: Gary M. and Cindy Miterko of Webster, 5 Grandchildren, 1 Great Granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his 5 brothers, John, Frank, Paul, Andrew and George Miterko and 4 sisters, Agnes and Mary Miterko, Margaret Williams and Anne Laribee.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5th at 3:00pm at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home with the Rev. Christopher Looby officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Black River Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the funeral service from 1-3pm Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Deferiet Vol. Fire Dept. or to the Carthage Area Rescue Squad.

To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.

LAFARGEVILLE- Betty L. Furgison Ward, 86, of Cheyenne, WY died Wednesday April 26, 2017 at Mountain Towers Nursing Home, Cheyenne, WY.

Graveside service with military honors will be held for Marjorie J. Rock, Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army, on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 1pm at Hillcrest Cemetery in Heuvelton, NY. Marjorie began her military career during World War II, serving in North Africa and Italy with the US Army Nurse Corps.

A longtime resident of Ogdensburg, Marjorie passed away on February 10, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton, NY.

The Reverend Mother Kathryn Boswell of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Norwood who serves residents at Maplewood as well as the Reverend Father Michael O’Donnell of her home parish, St. John’s Church in Ogdensburg, will be officiating.

Arrangements are with the Fox & Murray Funeral Home in Ogdensburg. A complete obituary and photos commemorating Marjorie’s life are available on her memorial page at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Church Memorial Fund or the charity of one’s choice

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Marek, age 92 of Ogdensburg, will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday (May 3, 2017) at St. Mary’s Cathedral with Rev. Joseph Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held also on Wednesday from 12:00pm until the time of the Mass at the church. Mrs. Marek passed away on April 27, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Home surrounded by her loving family.

Surviving is her husband Frederick Marek of Ogdensburg; son Michael Marek & his wife Donna of Ogdensburg; a sister Patricia Brady of Ogdensburg; two brothers John Bergeron of Huber Heights, OH and Thomas Bergeron of High Ridge, MO; seven grandchildren Peter Marek & his wife Kristen of Littleton, MA, Paul Marek of Auburn, Anne Colangelo of Liverpool, Joseph Marek & his wife Amanda of Natural Bridge, Loreen (Rumble) Cope, Ken Rumble & Randy Rumble all of Missouri; along with 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins.

A son Stephen Marek; a daughter Constance Delano; two sisters Barbara Decarr & Ruth Langley and two brothers Francis & Joseph Bergeron predeceased her.

“Betty” was born on May 29, 1924 in Ogdensburg NY, a daughter of the late Henry & Elizabeth (Gillespie) Bergeron. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and later married Frederick Marek on October 16, 1943 at St. Mary’s Cathedral with Rev. Gordon Coseo officiating.

After high school, “Betty” became employed as an operator with the NY Telephone Company where she worked for ten years. In 1951 she left her employment to raise her family. “Betty” was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral, The Blue Army and the Altar & Rosary Society. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, traveling and spending time with her family.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph’s Home Foundation, 950 Linden Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Condolences can also be share online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Rita F. Crawford, age 90 of Ogdensburg and formerly of Union Street in Heuvelton, will be held at 2:00pm on Monday (May 1, 2017) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Lieutenants Shaun & Stacy McNeil of the Salvation Army officiating. Entombment will follow at Foxwood Memorial Park.

Calling hours will be held also on Monday from 12:00noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Crawford passed away on Friday April 28, 2017 at the Riverledge Healthcare Facility with her family by her side.

Surviving are her children David Yost and Lorraine Yost both of Ogdensburg; grandchildren Lisa & Kenny Chase of Ogdensburg, Stephen Bogart of Watertown, Jamie, Angie & Chad Yost of Rochester; great-grandchildren Kaitlin, Erica, Trista & Graci Chase and Sydney & William Bogart.

She was predeceased by her husband Lyle in 1999; a brother Gerald Barnes in 1976 and a sister Roberta Barnes in 2013.

Rita was born on November 28, 1926 in Syracuse NY, a daughter of the late Carroll & Goldie (Brown) Barnes. She attended Ogdensburg Schools, and later married Lyle F. Crawford on July 14, 1973 at the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church.

Rita worked as a nurse’s aide at A. Barton Hepburn Hospital for a period before becoming a switch board operator until 1984 when she retired. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars and enjoyed camping, watching TV, collecting bells and ceramic mice, being on the river, cookouts, gardening, her pet dogs and she enjoyed her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA, 6718 SH 68; Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gloria J. “KoKo” Gilbert, age 74, of Ogdensburg, NY will be held at 2:30 pm on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Notre Dame Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Morgan as the celebrant. Committal prayers will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 4 to 7 pm at Frary Funeral Home. Mrs. Gilbert passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Kim Ives and her husband, Joe of Sherrill, NY; three sons, Roger TenEyck and his wife, Penni of Big Flats, NY, Scott Gilbert of Ogdensburg, and William Gilbert and his wife, Angel of Charlotte, NC; sister, Joyce Polniak and her husband, David of Ogdensburg; grandchildren, Jillian Kilian and her husband Jon, Michael Ives and his fiancé Mary Kacprowicz, Emily Ives, Cassidi TenEyck, Kennidi TenEyck and Kaden TenEyck; great grandchildren Patrick and Caroline Kilian; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gloria was born in Ogdensburg, NY on April 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Albert Allen and Elmira (Girard) Dupree. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Ogdensburg. Gloria married Thomas W. Gilbert on October 10, 1970. He predeceased her on March 27, 2011. Gloria was also predeceased by her brother, Robert Thomas Dupree.

Mrs. Gilbert worked as a Nurses Aide and in the billing department at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center for many years where she eventually retired. She was a long time parishioner of Notre Dame Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society, served as a Eucharistic Minister and enjoyed volunteering her time cleaning the church. Gloria was also active volunteering her time at the Knights of Columbus Council #258 as well as being a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her family, enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, baking, reading, and travelling. Gloria will be dearly missed by those that knew her.

Donations can be made in her memory to the Notre Dame Heritage Fund, P.O Box 149, 125 Ford Avenue, Ogdensburg, NY 13669, or to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Foundation in care of the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, 214 King St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

Arlene Alice LaFaver age 80 of 61 ONeil Rd., Lisbon, NY joyfully entered Heaven on April 15, 2017. In her final earthly moments she blessed those who were present with her when she passed. Arlene was dearly loved and cherished by her family.

The funeral service for the celebration of her life will be held at 11AM at the Morley Wesleyan Church on April 20, 2017 with the Reverend Paul Dettmer officiating. Burial will take place in the Morley Cemetery immediately following the Celebration Service.

Calling hours will be held on April 19, 2017 at the Frary Funeral Home in Ogdensburg NY from 2-4 PM and again from 6-8 PM.

She is survived by six sons, David (Connie) LaFaver of Madrid NY, Allen (Jacky) LaFaver of Prescott, Ontario, Canada, Daniel (Nancy) LaFaver of Lisbon NY, Charles (Renee) LaFaver of Charles Town WV, Thomas LaFaver (Dino Attardo) Simpsonville SC, and William (Laurie) LaFaver of Lisbon NY; three daughters, Nancy (Michael) Hess of Lisbon NY, Darlene (Tabby) Hughey of Norris SC, and Laurie Molloseau of Central SC.

She is survived by sisters, Lillian Dodd, Ogdensburg, NY, Virginia and Robert Dominie, Ogdensburg, NY, Ann and Edward Baunach, Florida, and brother Arnold and Lillian Larock, Ogdensburg, NY, and one sister–in-law, Helen Brooks of Troy, NY, 26 grand-children, and 38 great grand-children. She is also survived by one aunt, Eleanor Gunsalus, Orlando, FL and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arlene was predeceased by her husband Morris; three grandchildren - John LaFaver, Nicolas Molloseau, and Amanda LaFaver and one great-grandson Sawyer LaFaver. Three brothers, Robert, Lawrence and Everett and two sisters, June McCort and Eleanor Teele predeceased her.

Arlene was born April 20, 1936 in the Town of Oswegatchie, New York to the late Walter J. Larock and Mina Willard Larock. She graduated from Lisbon Central School in 1954 and from the Ogdensburg Business School in 1955. She married Morris K. LaFaver on September 17, 1955 at the Heuvelton Methodist Church.

Arlene enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sleepovers with the grandchildren when they were little. She loved babies and babysitting. Arlene had the gift of hospitality and she loved people and making them happy; especially if she could do something “useful” for others. She was a member of the Morley Wesleyan Church where she held several positions in the church including secretary and Sunday School Teacher.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morley Wesleyan Church, Riverledge Adult Residence or to the charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

Funeral services for Leona Wilson Loeber, age 88, of 166 Lost Village Road, Ogdensburg, New York, will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 10:30 AM, at the Presbyterian Stone Church, 533 Stone Church Road, Ogdensburg, New York, 13669 with Rev. David Hart officiating. Burial will follow at the Black Lake Cemetery located on County Route 6, north of Edwardsville followed by a Praise gathering at the Knights of Columbus, located in Ogdensburg on 721 Hasbrouck Street. Friends and family all welcome.

There will be no public calling hours. Family viewing 9:30 – 10 AM

Arrangements are being handled by Frary Funeral Home of Ogdensburg.

Mrs. Leona Wilson Loeber passed on April 15, 2017, at 585 Finnegan Road, Potsdam (daughter’s residence) under Hospice Care.

She is survived by her ten children, Five sons; Bruce Wilson and Richard Wilson of Statesville, North Carolina, Stephen Wilson of Berea, Kentucky, Abraham Wilson of St.Cloud, Florida, Roger Wilson of Ogdensburg, New York; Five daughters; Beverly Davis of Potsdam, New York, Frances Blanton of Statesville, North Carolina, Diane Jones of Turlock, California, Barbara Harper of Ogdensburg, New York, and Janet Burnham of Hammond, New York; Two stepdaughters, Dolores Knight and Elizabeth Akins of Lisbon, New York; Seven stepsons, John Wilson, JR. and David Wilson of Hammond, New York, Charles Wilson of Northville, New York, Robert Wilson of Englewood, Florida and Edward Loeber and James Loeber of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Leona Wilson Loeber was predeceased by her first husband John J Wilson, May 29th, 1994 and her second husband Arnold F. Loeber September 13th, 2013; granddaughter Tonya Jean Denny, April 25th, 1977, step-grandson; Gary Wilson June 8th, 1993 and step-son James Wilson, October 5th, 1993, mother; Frances Mary Fleming LaRue, 02/02/1946, father; Leon Edward LaRue, Sr., 02/18/1988, brother; Leon Edward LaRue, Jr., 11/27/1996, sister; Mary Frances Thornton, 01/31/2014, surviving sisters; Elizabeth (Betty) Ross of Ogdensburg, N.Y. and Eleanor Sullivan of Watertown, N.Y., surviving sister-in-law Lola Wilson of Ogdensburg.

Leona Belle LaRue was born on June 10th, 1928. She attended Hammond Central School. She has lived on Black Lake the majority of her life; she loved her community and neighbors, attended and was a member of the Presbyterian Stone Church for over sixty years. One of her favorite sayings, “a woman’s work is never done”, with a large family and working on a dairy farm, there was always work to be done. Leona loved to embroider, do needlepoint, knit, sewing home-made quilts and reading. Also known for her great pies.

Pallbearers:

Taylor Davis Caswell

Richard Wilson, Jr.

Mark Burnham

Adam Wilson

David Wilson, Jr.

Donald Wilson

Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence County, 6805 US Highway 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

A Prayer Service for Family & Friends of Ross D. Leeder, age 45, of Scotch Bush Road, Ogdensburg, will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Stone Church, Stone Church Rd., Ogdensburg with Pastor Rob Schirmer officiating.

A Gathering for Friends and Family will follow at his sister’s home beside the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Frary Funeral Home.

Ross passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home from cancer.

Ross is survived by his children, Hannah Leeder and companion, Zach Sharpe, Ross & Ryleigh Leeder; his father, Stephen Leeder, of Harrisville; his mother, Susanne & companion, William Brunet, of Ogdensburg; sister, Jennifer Leeder-Pryce and her husband, Phil; brothers, Stephen Leeder and friend, Trudy Latimer, of Felt Mills, NY and Trevor Brunet of Ogdensburg; grandparents, Donald and Valetta Altmire of Felt Mills, NY and many loving aunts, uncles & their families. Ross is predeceased by grandparents, Ross & Barbara Leeder of Carthage, NY and an uncle, Richard Altmire, of Felt Mills, NY.

Ross was born on December 24, 1971, in Carthage, NY. Ross spent the last several years working for his longtime friend, George Kirby, at Kirby’s Garage in Heuvelton, NY. He enjoyed the many simple things life had to offer. Ross loved being outdoors, building, hunting, fishing, working and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Ross will be remembered as always being the “jokester” among his friends and family, making sure to always bring out a laugh, often turning someone’s bad day into a good day. He was always willing to lend a helpful hand in whatever way he could.

Online condolences may be made in Ross’s memory at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

Frances M. Westcott, 88, of Watertown passed away Thursday morning, May 4, 2017, at Samaritan Keep Home. As per her wishes, there will be no services and burial in Woodland Cemetery, Fine will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown and online condolences to her family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

MASSENA- Paul A. Fleury, 87, of 374 Larue Road, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the UVM- Alice Center in Malone.

Paul was born November 13, 1929 in Ft. Covington, son of the late Henry A. and Elizabeth C. Boyer Fleury. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War until his honorable discharge.

He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and a member of the American Legion Post 514 in Winthrop. He was a self-employed farmer, and enjoyed playing cards and volunteering at the St. Regis Nursing Home.

Paul is survived by his companion of several years, Jane Cousineau of Massena; his brother Emmett F. and Kathy Fleury of Massena; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his wife Nora (Snyder) Fleury; five sisters, Elsie A. French, Pearl Brown, Pauline Smith, Ona M. Giles, and Betty Dominy; and four brothers, Donald, Leo, Lyle and Walton Fleury.

Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home Sunday 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Massena, with Rev. John L. Downs celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Parish Cemetery in Brasher with full military honors.

Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s memory to the UVM Alice Center Activities Fund.

Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonfh.com

Brasher Falls: Joey A. Fregoe, 60 passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena and are incomplete at this time.

Rose Marie Fay, age 74 of Crown Point, NY; formerly of Potsdam, NY passed away Friday May 5th, 2017 at the Glens Fall Hospital. She had been hospitalized for a brief illness. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday May 10th at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam, NY at 1pm with Rev. Stephen Rocker celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service in Potsdam, NY.

Rose .is survived by one sister, Ann Coulter of Whitehall, NY; two nieces Keriann

Gregor of Chicago, Il and Kristin Dunigan of Troy, NY, two nephews, Kenneth Kwalik of New York City and Brian Carknard of Glens Falls, NY.

Rose was born May 26th, 1942 in Potsdam to Mary Grant Fay and Edward J Fay. She was disabled and had been a resident of Sunmount Services and more recently Mountain Lake Services in Crown Point for several years. She was predeceased by her parents and three sisters, Patricia Fay, Mary F. Kwalik, and Rita J Fay.

The family would like to thank the staff of Glens Falls Hospital ICU, Towers 2 and 6. We would also like to thank the staff of Mountain Lakes Services for the wonderful care they extended to Rose through the last few years. On line condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.

Margaret Annette (Neppie) Bettinger of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on Dec. 14, 2016, at Medina Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Medina, NY, at the age of 96. Neppie was born Dec. 29, 1919, the daughter of Lawrence & Sarah (Potts) Bettinger. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1938, and obtained a BS from Ithaca College in 1943, followed by a Masters of Education in 1954, from the Univ. of Buffalo

Neppie is survived by her nieces, Nancy (Bill) Bennett of Sandy Creek, and Carol (Vern) Gilmour of Ogdensburg, nephews, Wil (Judy) Bettinger of Wilmington, DE & Ron (Karen) Bettinger of Ogdensburg and Jensen Beach, FL, and also by several great and great great nieces & nephews.

Relatives and friends may attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church 102 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098. Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 1:00 PM in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek, N.Y.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Please light a candle in Nip’s name at: www.boganandtuttlefuneralhome.com