Mary E. Dowe, 94, of Watertown passed away Tuesday evening, August 8, 2017, at Hospice of Jefferson County.

Calling hours will be held at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown on Tuesday, August 15, from 4–7 PM. A prayer service will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 16, at 9:15 AM followed by the funeral mass celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church at 10 AM with Fr. Tim Canaan, cousin, presiding. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. As per Mary’s wishes, all attending are asked to wear bright clothing or Irish accents in celebration of her life.

Mary was born in Watertown on August 29, 1922, daughter of John T. and Elizabeth O’Neill Graham. She attended the one-room schoolhouse, Watertown Center Country District 6, then St. Patrick’s School, and was a 1940 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy. She then received her LPN from The House of the Good Samaritan School of Nursing.

Her first husband, George W. Goodwin, died January 10, 1957. She later married Peter G. Dowe on December 30, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Church. Mr. Dowe died December 20, 2000.

For 25 years she served Mercy Hospital as an LPN, retiring in 1985, and was a volunteer for Hospice for three years. Mary was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of its Altar & Rosary Society. She had been in the auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. She served as secretary for the local AARP and the Town of Watertown Historical Society. On April 29, 2017, Mary received the Immaculate Heart Central School Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Mary is survived by her five children, Thomas R. Goodwin, Charlotte, NC; Susan G. Mathis and husband, Dale, Colorado Springs; Teresa A. Huggins and husband, William, Clinton; Paul J. Dowe, Watertown; and Stephen G. Dowe and wife, Judy, Barrington, NH; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Jane M. Graham, Watertown, and Kay Graham, Hendersonville, TN; and dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her two husbands, she was predeceased by her two brothers, Edward J. and James F. Graham.

To honor her memory, donations in Mary’s name may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences to her family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

There will be a graveside service for Norman H. Wagner on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Clayton at 10AM. Mr. Wagner, 80, of Clayton, passed away October 1, 2015. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton and online condolences to his family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Ashburn Virginia – Richard G. Cole, 83 Ashburn, Virginia, formerly of Watertown and Gouverneur, New York died Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Great Falls Assisted Living, Herndon, Virginia.

Mr. Cole served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was employed by Rouse Construction Corporation from 1957 to 1976 in Watertown, New York, initially as a Field Accountant, then as an Expeditor, a Project Manager and finally as a Vice President. In 1976, Rouse Construction merged with Conoc Construction Corporation and Mr. Cole then became Vice President – Construction for Conoc when they moved their offices to the metropolitan Washington, DC area that same year. From 1982 to 1998, he served as the sales manager for Gibbsboro Industries, Gibbsboro, New Jersey and then Pre-Mix Industries, Chesapeake, Virginia where he was instrumental in bringing the Masonry Silo supply business to the Mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Cole retired fully in 1998.

Born August 9, 1933 in Gouverneur, New York, son of Glenn A. Cole and Dorothy E. Cole. He attended Gouverneur Central Schools and was a graduate of Canton Agricultural and Technical College in 1953 with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. He married Julia Foster on August 24, 1957 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gouverneur, New York with Rector Robert Joudry officiating.

Mr. Cole is survived by his wife Julia F. Cole, a daughter, Barbara Cole-Russell (Edward), Chaumont, New York and two sons Richard G. Cole, Jr. (Mary Beth), Fairfax Station, Virginia and Robert F. Cole (Elizabeth), Purcellville, Virginia. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Richard G. Cole, III, Julia Russell, Ashley Cole, Emily Cole and Tyler Cole.

Visitation will be at Hall Funeral Home located at 140 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, Virginia 20132 on Friday August 11, 2017 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

A Memorial Service will be held at Hall Funeral Home on Saturday August 12, 2017 at 10:00am to be followed immediately by a reception at the home of Robert and Elizabeth Cole.

Burial Services will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur, New York on Tuesday August 15, 2017 at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s Association in the name of Richard G. Cole.

Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, VA.

Carmen Scudera, Jr., 68, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Watertown, NY passed away August 4, 2017. He was born December 23, 1948 in Watertown, NY to Josephine and Carmen Scudera, Sr. Carmen served in the US Naval Reserves from Aug 7, 1976 to Aug 6, 1980. He was a Civil Engineer and was a former Director of Traffic and Safety in Jefferson County, NY. Carmen enjoyed being a musician and was the lead vocals, lead guitarist for the Misty Blue Band, Watertown, NY. Carmen will be greatly missed by his wife, Rose Mary; daughters, Christine (Armen) Ashikyan, Amy (Randy) Rothwell and Sandy (Joshua) Rivas all of Illinois; sons, Sean (Theresa) Scudera of Illinois and Carmen (Jamie) Scudera III of Punta Gorda, FL; sisters, Andrea (William) Decillis and Jody (Frank ) Amelio both of Watertown, NY; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; in-laws; Margaret Howard, Diana (Craig) Spencer, Cheryl (Richard) Hansen, Frank (Nicole) Howard and David (Kathleen) Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Platt.

A graveside service will be held at 11am, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Glenwood Cemetery, 23348 County RT 67, Watertown, NY and officiated by Msgr. Robert Aucoin. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.

Harold McMahon, 93, of Sackets Harbor passed away Wednesday morning August 9, 2017 at Hospice at Ellis Farm in Watertown.

Harold was a 1942 graduate of Sackets Harbor High School.

He enlisted in July 1942 in the Merchant Marines where he spent one year.

In 1943, Harold enlisted in the United States Navy, the Navy Seabees. He served in the South Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands and the Maryana Islands. Harold was honorably discharged on December 23, 1945.

He returned to Sackets Harbor and married the love of his life, Margaret Towsley on May 31, 1947. They shared 68 years together until her passing.

Harold was a 50 year member of local %* Sheet-metal Workers of Syracuse. He worked 10 years at Fort Drum retiring in 1986.

In his retirement years, he enjoyed gardening, working on and building lawn mowers and small engines.

On June 2014 he went to Washington, D.C. with an Honors Flight for World War II veterans. He enjoyed visiting all the monuments and talked about that experience often.

Harold was a Lifetime member of Harold W. Townsend Post 1757 American Legion in Sackets Harbor, NY.

He is survived by a daughter, Linda and Ernie of Rochester, New Hampshire and granddaughters Wendy and Mark Fitzgerald of Burlington, VT. And Cathy and Wayne Garland of New Durham, New Hampshire and three great grandchildren Nia, Cole and Alexander.

A funeral mass will be held Monday August 14th at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Sackets Harbor. Burial will be in Brownville Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4-7 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter. Donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County 1398 Gotham St. Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences maybe made to dexterfuneralhome.com.

On August 7, 2017 at the young age of 57, we had to say goodbye to Erich Karl von Schiller, an amazing son, a wonderful brother, a great friend, a generous uncle, an avid outdoorsman, a poker player, and a rebel Yankee’s fan. In all these ways and more, he made our lives richer and fuller. Now that he has passed away, of course there is emptiness and pain, confusion and maybe even anger at death coming to a man so young, but in many ways, the gift of Erich’s life is still here with us. He lives on in our memories and stories, and in our varied experiences we each had with him.

Erich was the son of Erich von Schiller and the late Mary von Schiller. He is survived by his daughter Mitzi von Schiller, step-mother Natasha von Schiller, brother Michael von Schiller, sister Julie von Schiller, brother and sister-in-law Steven and Charlotte von Schiller and their children David, Alexis, Brittany, and Brady.

Erich served in the United States military for six years, three of which he was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged, ending his career as a Staff Sergeant.

At Erich’s request, his body has been donated to science research followed by cremation. Once the ashes are returned to the family, he will be buried next to his Mom and we will celebrate Erich’s life with a memorial service, so friends and family can share their memories and say goodbye… for now.

Emerson once said,” It is not length of life, but depth of life.” Anyone who met Erich noticed his strong sense of pride; he always lived his life his way- not many of us can say that. Erich lived his life with no hesitation, no excuses, and no fear. In 57 years, he lived a lifetime.

Memories and condolences may be expressed online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com.

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Chase, age 53, currently residing in Heuvelton, will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 2:00PM at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Heuvelton with Pastor David Norman officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Calling hours will be held prior to funeral services at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church starting at 12:00PM. Mrs. Chase passed away on Wednesday evening, August 9, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barb is survived by her husband, Rodney Chase; four daughters, Rebecca and Phillip Showen and their children, Taylor and Jared Showen of Brushton, NY, Cammie and Larry Bouchey and their two children, Averee and Evan Bouchey of Lisbon, NY, Andrea and Ian Lalonde and their three children, Seth Martel, Jacie and Johnny Lalonde of Ogdensburg, NY and Alicia Duvall of Ogdensburg, NY. Barb has four brothers, Lyle James and companion, Casie Caldwell of Heuvelton, NY, Bob James and companion Georgiana Christman of Heuvelton, NY, Doug and Tina James of Lisbon, NY and Greg James of Heuvelton, NY. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and many other close friends and family.

Barb was born on February 6, 1964, the daughter of Eleanor Chambers James and the late Walter James. She graduated from Heuvelton Central School. Barb married Rodney Chase on August 24, 1996, the United Methodist Church in Heuvelton, NY. She worked at the Dollar General in Canton for eleven years until becoming ill.

Barb enjoyed camping, gardening and collecting rocks. She was an avid bowler at Heuvelton Lanes.

Donations may be made in Barb’s memory to Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, 18 York St, Heuvelton, NY 13654.

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

CANTON/RUSSELL – David C. VanBrocklin, age 65, of Canton and formerly of Russell, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his son’s home, under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Edwards on Friday, August 18th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service held in the South Russell Cemetery on Saturday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m. with military honors. There will be a celebration of life gathering at the Wayside Tavern following the graveside service.

David was born on November 29, 1951 in Potsdam to the late Clayton G. and Blanche A. (Tousley) VanBrocklin. He graduated from the Knox Memorial High School in 1969. A marriage to Judy Forbes ended in divorce.

He served in the United States Army from 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1973. Dave received the National Defense Service Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Berlin), the Good Conduct Medal, and was a qualified marksman and an expert with both the M16 and .45 Cal. Pistol.

David was an over road truck driver for many years and was a member of the Teamsters #687. In his free time, Dave liked what most north country men do; he liked to hunt, fish, drink beer and chase women.

His survivors include two sons, Clayton and Kelly VanBrocklin, Bernard “Bernie” and Tracy VanBrocklin; his sister, Joyce and Kenneth Delorme; brothers, Arnold VanBrocklin, Max and Deborah VanBrocklin; and 5 grandchildren.

Donations in memory of David may be made to the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund, PO Box 291, Canton NY 13617 or to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

CARTHAGE -- Margaret A. “Peggy Sue” Thesier, 54, 20181 Co Rte 45, passed away on August 10, 2017 at her home after a long fought battle against cancer.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the New St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, from 1:00 – 3:00 & 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage.

A full obituary will be published shortly.

CARTHAGE -- Margaret A. “Peggy Sue” Thesier, 54, 20181 Co Rte 45, passed away on August 10, 2017 at her home after a long fought battle against cancer.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the New St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, from 1:00 – 3:00 & 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage.

A full obituary will be published shortly.

Damien L. Humphrey, Watertown, passed away at his residence Wednesday, August 9th. He was 24 years old. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Nora D. Rice, 94 formerly of Natural Bridge, NY passed away peacefully Thursday August 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek, Northampton, PA. She was the wife of the late J. Edwin Rice who passed away in 2005. Born in Timpson, TX, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Susie (Childs) Goolsby.

Survivors: Daughter: Eileen and husband Robert Domermuth of Slatington, PA; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; Brothers: J.B. and Ben Goolsby. She was pre-deceased by a son Larry Gaines.

Services: 1pm Thursday August 17, 2017, Hillside Cemetery, Lime Street, Natural Bridge. No Calling hours.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Pl, Suite 130, Bethlehem PA 18018

Antwerp- Francis W. Pierce, 91, formerly of Antwerp, died on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where he’s been a resident for the last 6 years. He was born on July 2, 1926 in the Town of Wilna to George and Geraldine Holmes Pierce. Arrangements are incomplete and are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., located at 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619. Online condolences can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com

CARTHAGE -- Margaret A. “Peggy Sue” Thesier, 54, 20181 Co Rte 45, passed away on August 10, 2017 at her home after a long fought battle against cancer.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the New St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, from 1:00 – 3:00 & 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage.

A full obituary will be published shortly.

CARTHAGE -- Margaret A. “Peggy Sue” Thesier, 54, 20181 Co Rte 45, passed away on August 10, 2017 at her home after a long fought battle against cancer.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the New St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, from 1:00 – 3:00 & 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage.

A full obituary will be published shortly.

CARTHAGE -- Margaret Ann “Peggy Sue” (Burke) Thesier, 54, 20181 County Route 45, passed away on August 10, 2017 at her home after a long fought battle against cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 21, 1962 in Lowville, to James and Helen (Berrus) Burke, she graduated from Lowville Academy in 1980. She formerly worked as an LPN at Lewis County General Hospital. Peggy married Michael F. Young of Lowville in 1985, later earning her Paralegal Degree from Utica College. She worked as a paralegal for 8 years at The Young Law Firm.

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard, whom she married on December 29th, 2001. Together they operated Thesier Tax & Accounting Services and a successful payroll business.

Over 25 years, they built a beautiful family, with seven children, Matthew (Lydia) Young, Mollie Young, Meredith (Addison) Sullivan, Emily (Kyle) Miller, Danielle Thesier, Kelli Jo (Michael) Guyette and Christopher (Hollie) Thesier, as well as four beloved grandchildren, Jaden, Carter, Maggie and Declan.

She is also survived by her siblings, William (Patricia) Burke, Janet (Paul) Manzer and Christine (James) Freeman as well as several nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Peggy was predeceased by her parents, James and Helen Burke and daughter, Melinda Young.

Peg was very active in the local community; she was a patron of St. James Catholic Church, Carthage, a member of the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, the Bassett-Baxter Post #789 American Legion Auxiliary and the Women’s twilight golf league at Carlowden Country Club.

Raised on a dairy farm on Tug Hill, she acquired a love for the outdoors. She was often found gardening, tending to her horses, picking leeks and enjoying her “Farm” on County Route 45.

Peggy brought people together through her cooking and love of entertaining; she enjoyed traveling and spending time at her condo in Florida. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Her greatest pride was rooted in the success of her children and her deepest love was for her grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church, with the Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the New St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15th, from 1:00 – 3:00 & 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carthage Augustinian Academy, 317 West St., Carthage, NY 13619 or the TF Wright Scholarship Fund, to support local students as they pursue careers in business, in care of the NNY Community Foundation, 131 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences can be made at www.lundyfuneralhome.com

LOWVILLE- Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Simmons, died at home on Thursday, August 10, 2017 under the care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.

Mrs. Simmons was born August 9, 1951 in Auburn NY, the daughter of the late Joseph A and Mary (Matviak) Guszcza. Liz graduated from Central High School, Auburn, NY, attended Auburn Community College and then graduated from Geneva School of Nursing. Liz met Clyde while working as a pediatric nurse at Auburn Memorial Hospital where Clyde was a respiratory therapist. They were married May 13th 1978 at St Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church in Auburn NY. After they were married Elizabeth was employed by Lewis County General Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse and retired to raise her two boys and be a homemaker.

Liz was passionate about her garden, loved cooking and baking new things, camping with family, traveling and in her later years enjoying restaurants, traveling near and far for the experience. When the sun was shining it usually meant a road trip was in the schedule where she enjoyed sharing with all of her friends who followed her adventures on line. She was a member of the Lowville American Legion #162 Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Adam and Kirsten Simmons of Boston, MA; Daniel and Pamela of Saranac lake; she also has one wonderful grandson James Simmons; her two sisters Susan Guszcza and her husband Martin Siracusa of Boston, MA; Mary Ellen and William Dittmar of Auburn; her brother, Joseph and Terry Guszcza of Walworth; nieces, Madeline Guszcza and Veronica Guszcza.

Calling hours for family and friends will be on Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Sundquist Funeral Home where the Lowville American Legion Auxiliary will conduct a service at 2:00 P.M.

Her funeral service will be on Monday, August 14th at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Ed Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Martinsburg Cemetery.

Friends and family are invited for a celebration of life at the Lowville American Legion Post #162 following internment.

Memorials in Elizabeth’s name may be made to: LCGH, Attn: Fund for Hope, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367, or to a local charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.sundquistfh.com

LOWVILLE- Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Simmons, died at home on Thursday, August 10, 2017 under the care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.

Mrs. Simmons was born August 9, 1951 in Auburn NY, the daughter of the late Joseph A and Mary (Matviak) Guszcza. Liz graduated from Central High School, Auburn, NY, attended Auburn Community College and then graduated from Geneva School of Nursing. Liz met Clyde while working as a pediatric nurse at Auburn Memorial Hospital where Clyde was a respiratory therapist. They were married May 13th 1978 at St Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church in Auburn NY. After they were married Elizabeth was employed by Lewis County General Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse and retired to raise her two boys and be a homemaker.

Liz was passionate about her garden, loved cooking and baking new things, camping with family, traveling and in her later years enjoying restaurants, traveling near and far for the experience. When the sun was shining it usually meant a road trip was in the schedule where she enjoyed sharing with all of her friends who followed her adventures on line. She was a member of the Lowville American Legion #162 Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Adam and Kirsten Simmons of Boston, MA; Daniel and Pamela of Saranac lake; she also has one wonderful grandson James Simmons; her two sisters Susan Guszcza and her husband Martin Siracusa of Boston, MA; Mary Ellen and William Dittmar of Auburn; her brother, Joseph and Terry Guszcza of Walworth; nieces, Madeline Guszcza and Veronica Guszcza.

Calling hours for family and friends will be on Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Sundquist Funeral Home where the Lowville American Legion Auxiliary will conduct a service at 2:00 P.M.

Her funeral service will be on Monday, August 14th at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Ed Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Martinsburg Cemetery.

Friends and family are invited for a celebration of life at the Lowville American Legion Post #162 following internment.

Memorials in Elizabeth’s name may be made to: LCGH, Attn: Fund for Hope, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367, or to a local charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.sundquistfh.com

Bethyl B Gove, 90 of Lacona passed away peacefully at her home Friday August 11, 2017.

Born January 21, 1927 in Lacona to Francis and Maude (Yerdon) Briggs. She graduated from Sandy Creek Central School in 1944 and later from the Powelson Institute in Syracuse. Bethyl retired from Holstein World in 1991 after 26 years employment. She was a Communicant of the former St Frances Xavier Cabrini Church.

She was predeceased by her son Michael Sean in 1963 and her husband George A in 1974.

Bethyl is survived by her son Stephen (Nola) Gove, Lacona, daughter Julie (Nabil) Aziz, Jamesville, NY, grandchildren Sean (Alyssa Gove, Joseph Aziz, Angela Aziz Donnely (Ryan Donnely), Steven Aziz , Emily Aziz and four Great Grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held 11am, Saturday August 19, 2017 at Boylston/Sandy Creek Cemetery. There are no Calling Hours.

Donation may be made in her honor to Unity Acres, 2290 County Route 2, Orwell, NY 13426.

Arrangements are with Summerville Funeral Home.

Bethyl B Gove, 90 of Lacona passed away peacefully at her home Friday August 11, 2017.

Born January 21, 1927 in Lacona to Francis and Maude (Yerdon) Briggs. She graduated from Sandy Creek Central School in 1944 and later from the Powelson Institute in Syracuse. Bethyl retired from Holstein World in 1991 after 26 years employment. She was a Communicant of the former St Frances Xavier Cabrini Church.

She was predeceased by her son Michael Sean in 1963 and her husband George A in 1974.

Bethyl is survived by her son Stephen (Nola) Gove, Lacona, daughter Julie (Nabil) Aziz, Jamesville, NY, grandchildren Sean (Alyssa Gove, Joseph Aziz, Angela Aziz Donnely (Ryan Donnely), Steven Aziz , Emily Aziz and four Great Grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held 11am, Saturday August 19, 2017 at Boylston/Sandy Creek Cemetery. There are no Calling Hours.

Donation may be made in her honor to Unity Acres, 2290 County Route 2, Orwell, NY 13426.

Arrangements are with Summerville Funeral Home.