GOUVERNEUR – Eugene “Gene” Arthur Villeneuve passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, New York. A funeral service will be held on September 23, 2017, at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur, New York. Calling hours are from 10:00 to 11:30 am with the funeral service starting at 11:30 am and burial will follow at the Gouverneur Riverside Cemetery, Section M. Gene was born on August 3, 1944 in Faust (Tupper Lake), New York, the son of Joseph Henri Villeneuve and Lena Veronica LaBarge. Gene attended Gouverneur schools and received his diploma in 1962. On June 28, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Ann Hyde Love at her parent’s home with the late Reverend Stanley Brown officiating. Ann died March 24, 2012. Gene was a steel worker for over 35 years, first working at Riverside Steel Company and then at Cives Steel Company in Gouverneur. Gene worked as a welder, read blue prints, and laid out steel. Earlier in his career, Gene was an active member of Local 824 Iron Workers Union in which he held several positions to include Negotiating Committee Member and President. Gene later became a supervisor at Cives Steel. Gene was a past member of the Gouverneur Elks Lodge, in which his father Joe helped to build. Gene was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed trapping, fishing, deer hunting and wood working. Gene’s favorite sport was golf and played many rounds at the Emerald Green Golf Course. Gene also loved to ride his CAN AM Spyder and would cover several thousands of miles per summer. Gene is survived by his son Michael Eugene and Shirley Tina (Terpstra) Villeneuve, two grandchildren, Angelique Francine Hyde and Garrett Michael Eugene Villeneuve, of Massena, New York. Gene is also survived by his brothers Doug and Sharon Villeneuve, Gouverneur; Linden and Sheila Villeneuve, Tennessee; sisters Gladys Weston, Watertown; and Linda Prespare, Gouverneur with many nephews and nieces, and his companion Evelyn Horton. Gene joins his wife of 49 years Ann, parents, a sister Bonita “Bunny” and a brother Lester in Heaven. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial donations in Gene’s name may be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or Gouverneur Cemetery Association, PO Box 29, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

LOWVILLE - John Richard Schlieder, 91, died Tuesday morning, September 19, 2017. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Lowville, on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Laurie Sponaugle officiating. A reception will follow in the basement of the church. John was born in Croghan on June 29, 1926, son of the late Clarence and Grace Dekin Schlieder. After graduating from Lowville Free Academy in 1944, he enlisted in the US Navy during WWII where he was a hospital apprentice. He studied at Duke University and graduated from Buffalo Dental School in 1953. John began practicing dentistry with his father in Lowville where he remained practicing for 43 years. John married Betty Payne on July 30, 1949. She died July 19, 2017. John is survived by his three children; Nancy (Mark) Boucher and James (Jackie) Schlieder of Lowville and Andrew (Mary Beth) Schlieder of New Market, NH, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His son John died in 1977. John was very community and church oriented; he served 13 years on the School Board of Education and was involved with the LACS district’s 200th anniversary, he was on the board of trustees of the Lowville Rural Cemetery helping to maintain the integrity of the cemetery and served for ten years on the Mountain View Prevention Board of Directory. John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 79 years and served as an Elder for his adult life. In his later years you would often see him working on the landscaping at church or finishing a job inside. John enjoyed the arts; whether it was creating his wooden projects or on stage singing with the Barbershop Quartet or participating in amateur performances in church and the community. Some of his most memorable contributions were his involvement with the Show Wagon, the fountain and restoration of the Civil War Statue in front of the First Presbyterian Church, the corner project in downtown Lowville, and instrumental in organizing the Voices of the River. In lieu of Flowers, donations to the First Presbyterian Memorial Fund or the Lowville Rural Cemetery would be appreciated. John chose to be donated to SUNY Upstate for scientific study. Online condolences may be shared at: www.sundquistfh.com.

David L. Carr, 84, formerly of Academy Street, passed away September 21, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a resident since 2004. Arrangements are incomplete with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Elizabeth (Betty) May Foster Kent, age 87, a resident of Barclay Friends Home, West Chester, PA, died on September 17, 2017. Prior to living at Barclay, she lived in Virgil, NY for 12 years, and prior to that, lived in Beaver Falls, NY for 33 years. The daughter of Robbins Foster and May Ingersol Foster, she was born on Sept. 8, 1930 in Racine, Wisconsin. She moved to Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from high school in 1948. After high school, she went to West Chester College, majoring in elementary education. She taught in the primary grades until marrying John Kent, her husband of sixty years, who predeceased her in November of 2016. She is survived by a brother, Thomas (Helen) of Roanoke, VA, three sons; Richard (Laura) of Athens, GA, Robert (Aimee) of Woodbury, CT, and James (Lynne) of West Chester, PA. She is also survived by two daughters; Susan (Arthur) Martignetti of Liverpool, NY, and Barbara (Christopher) Perfetto of Clinton, MA. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, multiple step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and 1 great-step- granddaughter. She was pre-deceased by 1 brother, William. She was an active member in the Homer United Methodist Church and the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at Barclay Friends Home on September 30th at 2 PM. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Canton— Otis E. Van Horne, Canton died on September 20, 2017, just two weeks short of his 91st birthday. Otis was born October 03, 1926, in the town of Canton, the son of Philip and Alta Merkley Van Horne, and lived from infancy to January 1945 in the township of Pierrepont. He attended the one room Brick School on CR68 for the first eight grades and graduated from Canton high school, June 1944. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances McCormick Van Horne, sons Philip (Lucy), Mark (Maryam), four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a sister Barbara (Harold) Smith.

Following high school he was inducted into the army during the early winter of Feb 1945 and received infantry basic training at Camp Gordon, Georgia. After basic training, and a two week furlough home, he was scheduled to join a battalion that would participate in the land invasion of Japan. While enroute to a Pacific Ocean island, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, effectively ended the war in the Pacific and his group was diverted to a combat engineering battalion at Luzon, the Philippines. In January 1946, he was reassigned to the 5th Air Force, Army of occupation, Kimpo Air Base, South Korea. He served in various capacities with the 1035th Air Materiel Squadron, and was discharged November 1946 as a staff sergeant, while serving as Acting First Sergeant of his squadron.

After serving in the military, Otis graduated from the two year electrical curriculum at Canton ATI (now SUNY Canton) in 1949. He then attended Tri State College (now Trine University) and graduated with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation he was employed by the Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, NY as a staff engineer. He next owned and operated an Electrical Contracting business in Canton for approximately 12 years and for the final 24 years of his working career was employed by SUNY Canton as a professor of Electrical Engineering Technology and retired November 1992. In the early 1970s he earned a M.S. degree in Engineering Science from Clarkson University. Otis was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church, a former member of the Canton Lions Club, a VFW Post #1231 member, a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and past President of the local section for a period of time, a member of SOAR, and a charter member of the local Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War organization. Otis had a smile for everyone and derived great pleasure from his decades of participation with his “coffee group” that met almost daily to discuss life, world situations, and the town and people he loved. His hobbies included the art and craft of stained glass, oil painting, wood working, coin collecting and visiting Civil War battle sites. Otis and Frances traveled extensively and he enjoyed sharing his adventures and interests with his family, friends, and others. Otis never hid the fact that he was happiest at home in Canton. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 4-7 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton. His funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 AM in the Canton United Methodist Church with

Pastor Michael H. Terrell officiating. Burial will follow in Crary Mills Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center at Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg or to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

Harrisville- Edward C. Brown, 72, of Handslatt Road, died on Friday September 22, 2017 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church with The Reverend Donald Robinson officiating. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619. Online condolences in his memory can be made at www.lundyfuneralhome.com .

Marjorie J. Carpenter, 85, of Portage, WI, formerly of Niagara, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Tivoli Nursing Home in Portage, WI. She was born November 2, 1931 in Carthage, NY, daughter of the late William and Mary (Corcoran) McGarry. Marge attended the Immaculate Heart Academy in Watertown, NY, graduating in 1949 and then completed two years of college. She married William “Bill” Carpenter on Dec. 13, 1952, at Holy Family Church in Watertown, N.Y. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2009. Marge was a former member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Marquette and American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford, MI. She was a dedicated volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul in Marquette, MI and the Dickinson County Cancer Unit in Kingsford, MI. Marge enjoyed camping, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by six children, Joy (Steve) Pfeffer of Verona, WI; Mike (Kris) Carpenter of Niagara, WI; Amy Carpenter of Green Bay, WI; Peter (Tracey) Carpenter of St. Joseph, MI; Dave Carpenter of Portage, WI; and Steve (Sherry) Carpenter of Reedsburg, WI; one brother, William (Margaret) McGarry of Watertown, NY; 13 grandchildren, Heather (Adam) LaFave, Kelly (Kurt) Stumbris, Katie (Nate) Wotruba, Maggie Carpenter, Ben, Emma, Abby and Matthew Carpenter, Sean and Meaghan Carpenter, Toni Carter, and Tony and Kurt Neuens; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Carpenter; a grandson, Patrick Pfeffer; and a sister, Frances Plumpton. Private family services will be held with Fr. Joseph Gouin officiating. Burial will be in the Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marge’s memory to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet. The family would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to the staff at Tivoli (Divine Savior Healthcare) in Portage, WI for taking such great care of Marge during her time there. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Marjorie J. Carpenter online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Elizabeth “Betty” C. Hazelton died peacefully at the Riverledge Healthcare on Thursday Sept 21, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00pm on Monday September 25, 2017 at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Schirmer, hospice chaplain officiating. Entombment will follow at Foxwood Memorial Park. Calling hours for friends and family will be held also on Monday from 2:00 – 4:00pm at the funeral Home. Surviving are her loving children Jacqueline Dashnaw of Canton, Linda Hazelton of Atlanta, GA and Colleen Eaks & her husband Royle of Colorado Springs, CO; siblings Roger Elliott & his wife Carol of Syracuse, Isabelle Miller of Ogdensburg and Wanda Elliott of Gouverneur; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins. She will be received in heaven by her husband Glendon; brothers Robert, Dean, Rosell Jr. and Douglas Elliott and five sisters Marion Simpson, Rose Refeci, Arlene Exelby, Shirley Hazelton and Isla Ramsey. Betty was born on October 15, 1928 in the Town of Morristown to Rosell & Cecil (Apple) Elliott. She was educated in country schools and later graduated from Hammond High School. She later found love and was united in marriage to Glendon B. Hazelton on May 19, 1952.

She spent her younger years working as a nanny in Long Island. In 1945 she moved to Heuvelton where she then became employed at Macadam Cheese and later at JJ Newberry’s where she enjoyed conversing with the customers. Betty enjoyed writing music lyrics, gardening, traveling, watching TV and was a tremendous baker that submitted several recipes to the Pillsbury Co. for publication. She was also an avid NY Yankee fan! Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth (Betty) May Foster Kent, age 87, a resident of Barclay Friends Home, West Chester, PA, died on September 17, 2017. Prior to living at Barclay, she lived in Virgil, NY for 12 years, and prior to that, lived in Beaver Falls, NY for 33 years. The daughter of Robbins Foster and May Ingersol Foster, she was born on Sept. 8, 1930 in Racine, Wisconsin. She moved to Philadelphia, PA where she graduated from high school in 1948. After high school, she went to West Chester College, majoring in elementary education. She taught in the primary grades until marrying John Kent, her husband of sixty years, who predeceased her in November of 2016. She is survived by a brother, Thomas (Helen) of Richmond, VA, three sons; Richard (Laura) of Athens, GA, Robert (Aimee) of Woodbury, CT, and James (Lynne) of West Chester, PA. She is also survived by two daughters; Susan (Arthur) Martignetti of Liverpool, NY, and Barbara (Christopher) Perfetto of Clinton, MA. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, multiple step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and 1 great-step- granddaughter. She was pre-deceased by 1 brother, William. She was an active member in the Homer United Methodist Church and the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at Barclay Friends Home on September 30th at 2 PM. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

David L. Carr, 84, formerly of Academy Street, passed away September 21, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a resident since 2004. Mr. Carr was born May 18, 1933 in Watertown, son of Gerald and Florence Alguire Carr. He attended Immaculate Heart Academy and graduated from Watertown High School in 1950. Mr. Carr married Barbara Carpenter on February 28, 1953 at Holy Family Church with Reverend Albert Farrell officiating. Mrs. Carr died September 9, 2005. He joined the United States Army and served from 1953 until 1955 during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge he joined the United States Army Reserves until being honorably discharged in 1961. After his service in the armed services, he was employed by Weston Electric as an equipment installer and then New York Telephone Company, now Verizon, retiring in 1989. Mr. Carr was a communicant of Holy Family Church, a member of the American Legion Post #61 and a member of AARP. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen (Calvin) Zecher, Maureen Carr, both of Watertown, a brother, Philip, Florida, one sister, Julie (Pom) Kokis, Maryland, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Two son Matthew and Gerald, a brother Sherry, and a granddaughter Eileen Carr, all died before him. An hour of calling will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2017 beginning at 10 am at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. followed by an 11am funeral service at the funeral home with Reverend Steven Murray officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Precious Blood, 400 Pratt Street, Watertown, NY 13601 or to the Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Jane M. Daub, 87, Shady Shores Rd., Clayton passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. At her request, there will be no services held and arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton. Jane was born in Lyons on November 14, 1929, daughter of William M. and Rose Bailey Matzell. She was a graduate of Oswego High School and from The House of the Good Samaritan School of Nursing, 1951. On June 20, 1953 she married Warren W. Daub at Trinity Episcopal Church. Dr. Daub passed away in 2011. She was a Registered Nurse at The House of the Good Samaritan and was the office manager for her husband. Jane was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and served on the Haas Committee. She also belonged to the House of the Good Samaritan Twig Auxiliary. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family at her home on the St. Lawrence River. She is survived by her five children, Steven M. Daub, Clayton, Deborah A. Daub and husband, Donald E. Sychra, GA, Patricia L. Daub, Watertown, Diane E. Daub, FL, and Karen J. Daub and her companion, Richie Dickson, Clayton; two grandchildren, Rachel J. Hall and husband, Travis, and Alison R. Daub-Sychra and husband, Jordan Bowman; her great grandchild, Mackenzie J. Hall; brother, Robert Matzell, VA and sister, Alice Gallagher, Auburn; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her husband, Jane was predeceased by her brother, William Matzell. In lieu of flowers, her family wishes donations in her memory to either Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601 or Clayton Council of Churches Food Pantry, c/o St. Mary’s Church, 521 James St., Clayton, NY 13624. Online condolences to her family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Cynthia L. Catalina, 54, passed away September 20, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center after a short illness. Calling hours will be 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 24th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 25th at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Ms. Catalina was born on November 26, 1962, in Watertown, daughter of Charles and Donna (Stewart) Catalina. She graduated from Watertown High School and gained her CDA at Bryant and Stratton College. She started her 22 year career in Early Childhood which was her passion. She spent the last 28 years with her wonderful spouse, Robert Forkell. They raised 2 beautiful children together. Ms. Catalina had the most open heart and made sure that her family always came first.

Her family loved her very dearly and has said that, ‘Cindy was one of the kindest people you could ever meet, she opened her heart and her home to many children over the years and she will be sorely missed.’

She is survived by her longtime spouse, Robert Forkell, a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Anne Catalina, Liverpool, NY, her daughter, Alicia Ramsey, Liverpool, NY and a grandson, Brayden Catalina. Two older brothers and their wives, Joe and Joan Catalina, FL, Jim and April Catalina, NJ and two younger sisters and their husbands, Sue and Jim Bennett, Albany, Tina and Robert Clark, Dexter and many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the SPCA 25056 Water St., Watertown,NY 13601. Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com

CANTON-Funeral services for Carlton W. Wright. 90, of Canton and formerly of Ogdensburg will be held on Monday September 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, 324 New York Ave. Ogdensburg, with Pastor Ben Levendusky officiating. Calling hours will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Mr. Wright died on September 22, 2017 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home. Carlton W. Wright was born on April 12, 1927 in Hermon, NY. He was the son of the late Mose and Laura (Allen) Wright. In February of 1948 he married Sylvia Sharlow in Potsdam, NY. Sylvia died on October 1, 2012. He was self-employed as a Milk Hauler for most of his life. He enjoyed working around his house, tinkering, mowing the lawn, gardening and spending time with his family. He is survived by his sons; Larry (Nancy) Wright of Madrid, Carl (Ruth) Wright of Hermon, Donald (Lisa) Wright of Canton and Gene (Dolly) Wright of North Carolina. He is survived by his daughters; Linda Durgan of Canton, Ruth (Vernon) Trudall of Lisbon, Rita Wright of Lisbon, Arlene Wright of Lisbon, Sherrie (Steve) Richards of Canton and Marsha (David) Gooshaw of Evans Mills, NY. Also surviving are many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife Sylvia Wright, his sons; Randy and Leland Wright and his daughter Candace Wright. He was also predeceased by his siblings; Fred, Jack, Buster and William Wright and Martha Baker and Arlene Wagstaff. Donations in Carlton’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.LaRuePitcher.com.

Luanne M. Toutant, 59, of 24502 Waddingham Road, Evans Mills, passed September 22, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on October 13, 1957 of Watertown, daughter of Andre and Arlene Verne Toutant, she graduated from Indian River High School.

She was the Town of LeRay Confidential Court Clerk for several years until she retired due to becoming ill.

Luanne loved spending time with her grandchildren and many loved ones. She was always known for putting the needs and concerns of family and friends before her own.

Among her survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Peter J. and Amy M. Anderson and their children Carter and Mason of KY, her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer M. and Dallis J. Helmer and their children, Olivia, Taylor, Morgan and Charlotte of KY. Her beloved father, Andre Toutant., Evans Mills, two brothers and their wives, Andre and Paula Toutant Jr., Evans Mills, Matt and Debbie Toutant, Watertown, a sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Edward Kidder, Watertown, several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 26th at the Sacred Heart Church 320 West Lynde St., Watertown. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tues., 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the church prior to the service.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made atwww.hartandbrucefh.com.

Doris H. Morrison, age 89, of Gloversville, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam.

She was born on September 22, 1928 in Copenhagen, New York, a daughter of the late Alton and Lillian Hesselar Hartley.

Doris was employed for many years as an Administrative Assistant at Continental Mills in Gloversville. She was a member of the Foothills United Methodist Church in Gloversville. Mrs. Morrison enjoyed gardening, flowers, plants and horse racing.

She is survived by her three sons Dean Morrison and his fiancee “Stephanie” of Johnstown, Steven Morrison (Suzan) of Gloversville and Scott Morrison of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two daughters Cynthia Parker of North Carolina and Sue Ann Yusko of Gloversville, one sister Roslyn Wood of Ogdensburgh; several grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Doris was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Donald Morrison whom passed in 2001 and one sister Elsie Mason.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 East Main Street, Johnstown with Rev. Dr. Moon Ho Kim officiating. There will be no calling hours.

Inurnment will be in Maple Avenue Cemetery, Fultonville at a later date.

Contributions in Doris’ memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Pine West Plaza Building 2, Suite 204, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York 12205, Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, New York 12205 or to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation online at https://support.pdf.org

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting or website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com

Harrisville- Edward C. Brown, 72, of Handslatt Road, died on Friday September 22, 2017 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York.

He was born on July 29, 1945 in Lowville, a son of the late William Carlton & Mildred Elizabeth Bush Brown. He attended Father Leo Memorial School in Croghan.

On May 20, 1967 he married Constance J. LaFave in Harrisville, New York. The couple just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They have three children, Anthony J. Brown, Harrisville; Joseph D. Brown, Harrisville; and Melody A. Sanborn, Syracuse. He is also survived by four brothers and three sisters, as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandsons. He is predeceased by a brother, Donald Brown.

He was employed as a Rewind Operator for the Newton Falls Paper Mill, retiring in 2003 after 30 years of service.

He was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Carthage and volunteered for the New Bremen Fire Department. He was also a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed puttering around in his garage.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church with The Reverend Donald Robinson officiating. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619. Online condolences in his memory can be made at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.

Formerly of Canton--

Funeral arrangements for Esther A. Pitts, 92, formerly of Jones Road, Canton are incomplete with Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 21 Park Street, Canton. Esther died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at United Helpers Riverledge.

Betty A. Griffith, age 89, life resident of Pulaski, passed away Friday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Betty was born January 1, 1928 in Pulaski, the daughter of Carl and Blanche Richardson Weisenberger. She attended Pulaski Schools. Betty married Gerald “Jerry” Griffith on April 26, 1946 and he passed away October 31, 2008. She was employed by the Pulaski Central Schools in the cafeteria for many years. She also provided childcare for many years. Betty was a former member of the Robert Edwards American Legion Auxiliary and a former NOCA volunteer. She was a member of the Pulaski Park United Methodist Church, and she also bowled in several leagues for many years.

Surviving are one son, Marty (Marleen) Griffith of Pulaski, grandchildren, Jennifer Edick, Julie Peterson, Shaun Griffith, and Jessica Griffith all of Pulaski, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, Terry M. Griffith who passed away May 4, 1993.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 28th at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park St., Pulaski with burial in South Richland Cemetery, Fernwood. Calling hours will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. prior to the funeral.

Donations may be made in Betty’s memory to the Pulaski Historical Society, 3428 Maple Ave., Pulaski, NY 13142 or to the United Friends of Homeless Animals, 432 Centerville Rd., Richland, NY 13144 or to NOCA, 21 Delano St., Pulaski, NY 13142.

CASTORLAND – Charles E. Peebles, 98, formerly of State Route 410, died Saturday morning, September 23, 2017 at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, Naumburg, with Rev. Tracy Cook, Pastor, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in Martinsburg Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Contributions may be made to Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Castorland, NY 13620.

He is survived by three children, Candace R. Bezek of Castorland; Kevin W. Peebles and his wife Mona of Castorland; Cheryl and Thomas Remillard of Peru, NY; a sister, Louise Schantz of Lowville; a sister-in-law, Pearl Peebles of Denmark; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his wife, Ardis, who died May 21, 2016; four brothers, Henry and his wife, Loretta Peebles; Austin Peebles, James Peebles and Harold Peebles, and by a grandson, Trent Shaw.

Charles was born on July 14, 1919 at home in Lowville, a son of the late Lloyd and Mary Austin Peebles. He attended country school on Route 26 in Denmark. Charles worked on area farms, and in the construction of Pine Camp. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 from until 1945 with the 152nd Field Artillery, 43rd Division, during World War II. After his service, Charles worked as a milk tester at the milk station in Castorland. On June 19, 1952, he married Ardis Langley at the Easton Baptist Church in Easton, Maine, with Rev. Henderson officiating. Together with his wife, the couple owned and operated a dairy farm on NYS Route 410 in Castorland until 1985, at which time their son, Kevin, took over the farm. Charles continued to work with Kevin on the farm in his retirement.

Mr. Peebles was a member of Beaver Valley United Methodist Church, Naumburg. He was a member of Denmark Grange #535, and served on the Board of Directors of Production Credit, Lowville. Charles was an avid horseman, and was a member of the North Country Draft Horse Club, New York State Draft Horse Club, and New York State Percheron Draft Horse Club.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .

Gouverneur – John Washburn, 47, passed away on Saturday at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay. Calling hours are on Wednesday 12-2 and 5-7 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at the Gouverneur Community Center.