Mr. James E. Clough, age 92 of Potsdam, NY passed away on September 28th at the Canton Potsdam Hospital. A private burial with full military honors will take place at Bayside Cemetery on Tuesday, October 3rd. Friends may call at the Garner Funeral Service on Monday, October 2nd from 4-7 pm. Contributions in James’ memory can be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence County or Potsdam Animal Shelter. On line condolences can be shared @garnerfh.com.

James is survived by his daughters Sharon (George) Kahn and Susan (Norman) Buck, a son Terry (Robin) Clough; a sister Anne Kelly; grandchildren David and Justin Kahn, Jason Buck, Katherine Zamore, Jeremy Buck, Andrew, Ethan and James Clough; 2 great-grandchildren Rose Kahn and Conner Clough; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Shirley Clough and a sister Jane Clough.

Mr. James E. Clough was born on May 5, 1925 in Sayer, PA to the late Nelson Clough and Edna Blount. He was raised in Potsdam and was a 1943 graduate of Potsdam High School. He then served his country in the United States Navy. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to the North Country. On September 3, 1949 James married Shirley Wilkins at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Massena, NY. Mr. Clough worked for the United Postal Service as a mail carrier for many years retiring in 1980. He was an active FreeMason for many years. and was very involved. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Eleanore “Connie” F. Putman, having lived a full life of 96 years, passed away peacefully from this earth on Sept 28, 2017, and now joins her husband Dale E. Putman Sr. in Heaven. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on October 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s Cathedral with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ogdensburg.

She is survived by her children and their families: Sheila Day and her husband Ron of Heuvelton, NY; Michael Putman and his wife Sylvia Bounds of Farmington, NY; Dale Putman, Jr. and his wife Jayne of Maryland, NY; Stephen Putman and his wife Marcia of Canton, NY; Christine Putman of St. Augustine, FL; Kim Gudmundson and her husband David of Cupertino, CA; Julie Johnson of Ogdensburg, NY; Pamela Floyd and her husband Charles of Riverbank, CA; Tony Putman of Mt. Juliet, TN; Andrea Putman of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Lisa Sargent and her husband Scott and children Sydney, Cale and Trent; Katrina Putman and her husband Steve and children Reed, Grant and Maeve; Geoffrey Day and his wife Emily; Jennifer and Emily Putman; Morgan Haxel and her husband Dan; Rachel Putman; Erika and Christopher Gudmundson; Courtney and Casey Floyd; Michael, David and Caleb Putman.

She is predeceased by two children, Mary Agnes, and Geoffrey.

Eleanore was born Eleanore Frances O’Connor in Troy, NY on February 6, 1921, the daughter of Martin & Mary (Broderick) O’Connor. She graduated from a private Catholic school in Troy, NY and continued her education at Duquesne University where she earned her teaching degree. She later married Dale E. Putman on September 29, 1944.

During her career she was employed at Rensselaer Falls and Brier Hill schools and later became a homemaker devoting her life to raising her family. She enjoyed spending quiet time reading, listening to music, playing the piano, dancing with Dale Sr., traveling, and her volunteer work at Florida Hospital Deland. Dale predeceased her on May 8, 1984. Eleanore lived life on her own terms, and spent each day as she wanted.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice or the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, 6718 SH 68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Edward P Eitel, Sr, 77 of Ellisburg passed away Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.

Mr. Eitel was born September 25, 1940 in Bayonne, NJ to Adolf and Margarethe(Schmidt) Eitel. He worked as a truck Driver for Sloan’s and Locust Hill Farms for several years. He was also a member of the Ellisburg Fire Department.

Surviving are a brother john; his children Edward, Jr, Kathy, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth and Tammie; 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and his dog and faithful companion Bella.

Service are private.

Arrangements are with Summerville Funeral Home.

Champion

Albert R. (Mac) Mekeel, 74, of 34020 Lamb Road, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home in Champion.

Albert was born September 29, 1942 in West Pittston, PA., the son of the late Walter and Evelyn (Dymond) Mekeel. He married Sherry L. Fuhrken on April 25, 2004 at Mount Pocono, PA.

He served in the Coast Guard from 1960 until 1980, retiring with the rank of Quartermaster Chief Petty Officer. Following his retirement, he was employed by Federal Government at the Toby Hanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania as a security guard. The couple moved to Champion in 2005.

He was a member of the Thousand Yard Club in Williamsport, PA which was a long distance shooting club.

He is survived by his wife: Sherry L. Mekeel of Champion, one daughter: Elizabeth Scott of California; 2 step daughters, Lisa Swartz of Allentown, PA; Jill Bonagura of Hawley, PA and a step son, Patrick Norman of Marshalls Creek, PA; his adopted north country son and daughter, Brian and Sarah Sech of Champion, 9 Grandchildren; a sister: Rita Milewski of West Pittston, PA and nieces and nephews. A brother, Walter Mekeel died previously.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 3 at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home in Carthage. Burial with military honors will be in Hillside Cemetery, Champion. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

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

Sister Faith Reff CSC (Sister Charles Raymond CSC)

Sister Faith Reff, a Sister of Hoy Cross, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Pavilion, St. Laurent, Quebec, at the age of 94. She spent 77 years in religious life. She is the daughter of Charles John Reff and May Elizabeth Moineau, Clayton, NewYork. In addition to her Holy Cross family, Sister Faith is mourned by her brother Charles (Pat) Watertown N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by Virginia Comins (Raymond) of Clayton, N.Y., Grace Ahlheim (John) of Watertown, N.Y., Robert (Pat) of Campellsville, Kentucky, Sister Rita Reff CSC, St. Laurent, Quebec, John ( Lorraine) Watertown, N.Y.

Sister Faith chose to study theology in order to give a deeper understanding of our faith to her students when she taught so faithfully in Baie Comeau, St. Gabriel’s Montreal, Ottawa, Clayton N.Y., and last but not least, Pakenham She was outstanding to her students and her devotion to her faith.

Visitation will be at St. Joseph Pavilion, 900 Cote Vertu, St. Laurent, Quebec on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 10 A.M. until the prayer service at 10:30 A.M. The Mass of Christian Burial will be that same day, October 3, at 1:30 P.M. May she rest in Peace

Susan Ellen Mihalyi as born September 30, 1955 in Lowville, NY

And died September 26, 2017 in Rochester, NY. She graduated from South Lewis Central High School and Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.

Sue worked with and/or helped create many organizations such as: Atlantic States Legal Foundation, Syracuse Community Choir, Sierra Club, Rochester Roots, Politics of Food, Alliance for Democracy, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, Great Lakes United Board and many more. She created her own catering business, Eclectic Café.

Sue was a renaissance woman. Smart, organized and compassionate, she could sing an aria, make a gourmet meal for hundreds, facilitate a meeting, grow beautiful vegetables…and hold it all in a vision for a just world. She believed in recycling, finding good deals and saving things! She used what was available to create beauty. In Sue’s neighborhood, a reclaimed lot became a paradise of flowers, paths, places to sit, all built with reused bricks, discarded plants and found objects. A house, once abandoned, became a lovely home: delicious meals were created from the garden, quilts sewn from found scraps and lost cats found a sanctuary and became family.

Food and music wove through her work and her love for the earth grounded her.

We are lucky that she moved among us, the world is a better place because of her.

She is survived by her partner, Torie Gregory, mother, Bernice Mihalyi; siblings, Sherry (Mike) Karen (Dik) and Dale (Janet); nieces, Cora, Willa, Paige and Dacari (Michael), and nephews, Josh, Tanner and T.J. She is predeceased by her father Louis Mihalyi and brothers, Mark and Skip.

There will be two services: Sunday September 8th, 3pm at the Glenfield United Methodist Church and Saturday, October 14th, 2 pm at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sue’s name to the Syracuse Community Choir at 601 Allen St. Syracuse, 13210 (syracusecommunitychoir.org) or to the Sierra Club Sierra Club Rochester, P.O. Box10518 Rochester, NY 14610 or Sierra Club Rochester Regional Group at P.O. Box10518 Rochester, NY 14610 (sierraclub.org/atlantic/rochester )

Please bring flowers from your garden or fall decorations or symbols to place on the altar for the service.

Josephine “Josey” Basile of Brewerton, NY entered eternal peace, surrounded by her niece, Maria Pino, (Ed) and her family, on Sunday, January 15, 2017, while visiting New Mexico.

Born in Watertown, daughter of Leo and Maria Francesca Basile, they resided at 241 Breen Ave. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1947. She was a former communicant of St. Anthony’s Church, where she belonged to the choir and the Daughters of Mary. After graduation she was a clerk for WT Grant Drug Store and as a young woman moved to North Syracuse to live with her family for over 60 years. She was employed by the Carrier Corporation and upon her retirement, was a beautician at Mark I in North Syracuse.

Josey loved to travel with friends especially to the Villa Walsh Academy for Girls, in New Jersey. She enjoyed spending time with the St. Lucy Fillipini Sisters caring for the sisters with her hairdressing skills. Josey became an associate of the St. Lucy Fillipini Sisters and enjoyed her time at the villa. She attended many pilgrimages with the Sisters, including her own sister, Sister Giacinta. Josey was noted for her compassion, love of God, family and friends saying ‘yes’ and doing whatever was asked of her.

Traveling and visiting family in Italy enhanced her love of music and the arts. She also traveled to Jerusalem which furthered her experience to teach Religious Education at St. Margaret’s school for 30 plus years. She traveled with Toni, Lucia and Millie Scordo to Italy on different occasions to join the Fillipini Sisters traveling to Mejagori, Fatima and Montefiascone, Italy ( the birth place of Sr. Lucy Fillipini).Her acceptance of the Immaculata Award was the highlight of her continuing service to the community and love of God. Josey was always thinking of others as she volunteered at St. Margaret’s Food Pantry.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Navarra and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews and cousins. Josey along with her first cousins, Kay Benadetto, Toni Scordo. Lucia Scordo and Ben Scordo, grew up in the same home as children, 241 Breen Ave. Josey was predeceased by her sisters, Sister Giacinta Basile, Sandy, and her brothers, Tony, John and Joseph.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11 am at St. Anthony’s Church with Msgr. Robert Aucoin officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions may be made to the Religious Teachers Filippini, 455 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Helen Louise (Crossman) Allen Farley, age 81, of Port Richey, FL, passed away on September 12, 2017. She was born in Watertown, New York on September 29, 1935 to Myron and Mildred Crossman and grew up in Evans Mills, New York. Helen was preceded by her husbands, Carlton D. Allen and Paul H. Farley, and her brother, Michael Crossman. She is survived by her loving children, daughter, Connie M. Allen in Florida, son, Carlton (Carol) Allen in California; grandson Carlton (Theresa) Allen III in California; step-children, Tim Farley, Ed (Paula) Farley, Ann (Ron) Filhart, Carol (Danny) Nelson, and Bill (Christie) Farley; and sisters Norma Brennan in Evans Mills, Linda (Rich) Baugh in Florida, and Shirley Smith in Dexter. Helen graduated from Canton College in New York with a degree in Nutrition. She spent most of her working career at Fort Drum in New York. Helen later took assignments in Germany and Fort Ord, California, where she retired as a Budget Analyst. Helen and husband Paul moved to Port Richey Florida in 1989, and she worked part time as a substitute teacher. Helen was a remarkable woman, and her life was enriched by a multitude of family and friends. She was very close to her siblings, and the total adoption of her by second husband Paul’s family was also extremely special to her. Services will be held at Holy Family Church in Watertown on Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 AM. Internment at Glenwood Cemetery will be held at 12:00 with a reception to follow at the Watertown Elks Lodge from 1:00 to 4:00. A graveside service will also be held at the Evans Mills Cemetery on Sunday October 22 at 11:00 with a reception at the Evans Mills Fire Hall to follow.

NORFOLK—Arrangements for 72 year old Stephen G. “Butch” LaFay, a resident of 32 West Main Street, Norfolk, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk. Mr. LaFay passed away Friday at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his family. A complete obituary will be published when available. The Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk is serving the family of Stephen G. “Butch” LaFay.

Marilyn Butler passed away peacefully at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, NY on Friday, September 29, 2017. She was born June 13, 1927 in Clinton, NY to the late Edmund and Marjorie (Keith) Butler. Marilyn graduated from Utica Free Academy, Class of 1945, and earned her license as a Registered Nurse in 1948. She served as a Registered Nurse for 41 years, having worked 20 years as a maternity nurse at Utica Memorial Hospital and 21 years as a surgical nurse at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Utica. Marilyn was a member of Stone Presbyterian Church, Clinton, NY and also a member of the Clayton, NY Rotary Club and the Clayton Yacht Club.

She leaves brothers, Keith and his wife, Joan of Piney Flats, TN and Myron of Clayton, NY. Marilyn is survived by three nephews, Keith “Larry” and his wife, Terri, Richard, and Robert and his wife, Kathy, and two nieces, Barbara and Sharon. She is also survived by six grand nieces, six grand nephews, one great grand niece and four great grand nephews.

Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton, NY. Marilyn requested there be no calling hours or service. A Celebration of Life will be held in Clayton in the summer of 2018.

Please, no flowers, but consider T. I. E. R. S., P. O. Box 524, Clayton, NY 13624 or Stone Presbyterian Church, 8 S. Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323 in Marilyn’s honor. Online condolences to her family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

PHILADELPHIA

Wallace V. “Wally” Delles, 73, of Co. Rt. 30, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY.

Born on March 3, 1944 in Theresa, NY at the Theresa Hospital, he was a son of Gerald and Virginia Fleming Delles. He attended Indian River Central School.

Wally married Detra Monica of Theresa, NY at the Philadelphia United Methodist Church on July 30, 1966.

He was currently working for the Town of LeRay Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator, for 49 years.

Wally enjoyed hunting, camping, spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Detra; a daughter, Candy Paro, Holiday, FL; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Stephen Delles. Lexington, KY; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Trudy and Walt VanTassel, Watertown, NY, Starr and Joe Chamberlian, Evans Mills, NY; two brothers-in-law, Phil Willix, FL and John Farrell, Philadelphia, NY; several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two sisters, Nancy Willix and Jill Farrell, and a sister-in-law, Sondra Delles all died previously.

Memorial Services will be 6 pm Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY with Pastor Dave Snyder, officiating.

Calling hours will be 4-6 pm prior to the service.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.

Mr. David Andrews, age 69 of Colton, NY passed away on Friday, September 29th at the Canton Potsdam Hospital where he had been admitted earlier that day. Arrangements are incomplete with the Garner Funeral Service. Condolences on line can be shared @garnerfh.com.

Sarah M. “Sue” Leone, 96, of Arsenal Street, passed away September 30, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Helen Louise (Crossman) Allen Farley, age 81, of Port Richey, FL, passed away on September 12, 2017. She was born in Watertown, New York on September 29, 1935 to Myron and Mildred Crossman and grew up in Evans Mills, New York. Helen was preceded by her husbands, Carlton D. Allen and Paul H. Farley, and her brother, Michael Crossman. She is survived by her loving children, daughter, Connie M. Allen in Florida, son, Carlton (Carol) Allen in California; grandson Carlton (Theresa) Allen III in California; step-children, Tim Farley, Ed (Paula) Farley, Ann (Ron) Filhart, Carol (Danny) Nelson, and Bill (Christie) Farley; and sisters Norma Brennan in Evans Mills, Linda (Rich) Baugh in Florida, and Shirley Smith in Dexter. Helen graduated from Canton College in New York with a degree in Nutrition. She spent most of her working career at Fort Drum in New York. Helen later took assignments in Germany and Fort Ord, California, where she retired as a Budget Analyst. Helen and husband Paul moved to Port Richey Florida in 1989, and she worked part time as a substitute teacher. Helen was a remarkable woman, and her life was enriched by a multitude of family and friends. She was very close to her siblings, and the total adoption of her by second husband Paul’s family was also extremely special to her. Services will be held at Holy Family Church in Watertown on Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 AM. Internment at Glenwood Cemetery will be held at 12:00 with a reception to follow at the Watertown Elks Lodge from 1:00 to 4:00. A graveside service will also be held at the Evans Mills Cemetery on Sunday October 22 at 11:00 with a reception at the Evans Mills Fire Hall to follow.

Margaret J. Rood, 88, Chaumont NY died Sept 29, 2017 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm. She was born November 5, 1928 in Watertown, NY to Margaret B. Gaskin and William T. Davison. She was pre deceased by her ex-husband Paul M. Rood. Maggie is survived by her four children, Kim Conner, Paul Rood, Laurie Mann, and Tobi Darrah, and their families as well as her twin brother Thomas W. Davison, Syracuse, NY. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1949 with a degree in interior design. Maggie began her career in advertising in NYC, then in education as a kindergarten teacher at Lyme Central School, director of education at JRC, director of the Thousand Island Craft School & Textile Museum, and as an interior decorator for Raymour & Flanigan. She strived to advance her careers earning multiple degrees and accreditations. She valued community: friends, co-workers, neighbors, local art and history, the library and book club. Due to declining health she had moved into Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown for her last few days. Maggie insisted that her room in hospice was furnished with wicker chairs, paintings and prints hung just so, flowers placed all around and her jewelry at her side. Her most beautiful design was her family: Her children, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren, they were always in her heart. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that contributions be made to Lyme Free Library, 12165 NYS RT 12 E Chaumont, NY 13622. Arrangements are with D. L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made at dlcalarco.com

PARISHVILLE – Mr. T. Lawrence “Larry” Roberts, 83, of 64 Coon Drive, unexpectedly passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at his home. Larry was born February 23, 1934 in St. John’s, New Brunswick, the son of the late Catherine “Bea” Larter and step-son of Thurston Smith. He was raised in St. Stephen’s, New Brunswick, where he attended schools. As a young man, he along with his mother and step-father moved to Potsdam, where he met the love of his life, Betty Hinman, marrying on June 19, 1954 at St. John the Baptist Church in Madrid. At the age of 17, Larry started working for Loblaw’s Grocery Store and later with the Great American. He was a meat cutter for them and retired as the Meat Manager after 45 years of service. Larry was also active in his community as a former member of the West Potsdam Fire Department, serving as their treasurer for many years. Larry had a great passion for antiques; he was an avid antique restorer, collector, and dealer with a great fondness for oil lamps. He was a self-taught woodworker and furniture builder having built numerous hall trees, making sure that each of his children and grandchildren had one for their home. Larry also enjoyed bowling and hunting.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty; his daughters, Cindy Goliber and her husband Joe of Potsdam; and Jo Ann Roberts of Colton; his grandchildren, Joey Goliber and his wife, Nikita of Madrid; Kristin Richardson and her husband, Zach of Ballston Spa; Cara Adams and her husband, Bernie of Potsdam; and Abby McNamara of Colton; his great grandchildren, Alexis, Maddox, Cordelia, and Cameron; his sister, Patricia Roberts of Squamish, British Columbia; and nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8:00 PM at the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Parishville.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the West Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department or the Potsdam Animal Shelter.

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

Sarah M. “Sue” Leone, 96, of Arsenal Street, passed away September 30, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Mrs. Leone was born on May 24, 1921 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Anthony and Margurite Catania DeFranco. She attended Watertown Schools. Mrs. Leone was a manager of Nugent’s Dress Shop from 1935 until 1972 when the store closed. She then was employed with Barbara Moss for two years before she retired. In 1974 she married Joseph Leone at St. Anthony’s Church with Reverend Joseph Conti officiating. Mr. Leone died August 30, 2008. Mrs. Leone was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church and a former member of the Daughters of Mary. She was a Top Ten Bowler, loved to travel with her bowling team and bowled a 672 for her last game. Surviving are a step son Frank (Linda) Leone, Adams Center, NY, a step daughter Christine ( Scott) Wright, Denver, CO, six step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren, three sisters, Josephine Leone, Antionette “Tony” Navarra, Carmaline D’Amico, several nieces and nephews. three brothers Sam DeFranco, Michael DeFranco , Manuel DeFranco, four sisters, , Katherine Tarzia, Rose DeFranco, Madilyn Chirico and Jennie Leone all died before her. An hour of calling at St. Anthony’s Church will begin at 10 am on Friday, October 6, 2017 followed by a 11am funeral mass with Monsignor Robert Aucoin officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are with the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 850 Arsenal Street, Watertown or to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

NORFOLK—A Celebration of Life for 72 year old Stephen G. “Butch” LaFay, a resident of 32 West Main Street, Norfolk, will be held at the Norfolk American Legion on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. Mr. LaFay passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his family. Butch is survived by his wife of 18 years, Bonnie, Norfolk; his sons, Michael and Katie LaFay, Chittenango; Shane Tessier, Norfolk; his daughters, Rachele and Joel Murphy, Cleveland, Ohio; Janel and DJ Colbert, Norwood; his fourteen beloved grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Butch is also survived by his sisters, Barbara LaFay, Peru, NY; Diane Gravlin, Norwood and Susan and Tim Maroney, Potsdam as well as several nieces and nephews. Butch was pre-deceased by his parents, two infant daughters, Stephanie and Angela, a brother Richard “Beano” LaFay and sisters Jean Jeffery, Phyllis Sanossian and Cheryl LaFay.

Born in Potsdam, NY on July 20, 1945 to the late Arnold and Margaret White LaFay, Butch graduated from high school and served as a carpenter with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Butch married Bonnie LaMora on March 26, 1999 and was previously married to Drucille Bellardini. He was employed for General Motors in Massena as a committee man as well as a furnace operator. He worked at GM for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Butch was a member of the Norfolk American Legion #925, and was a fun loving gentleman. He loved woodworking, making many items for family and friends. Butch also enjoyed doing magic tricks and cooking. Butch was a staunch Democrat and enjoyed learning about history. He was also an avid NY Giants fan, but most will remember Butch for his zestful and crazy sense of humor. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Memorial Donations in Butch’s memory can be made to the Norfolk Rescue Squad or to the Potsdam Animal Shelter. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com .

Jane Elizabeth Archer, 88, passed away on September 2, 2017 in Cottonwood, Arizona. Jane was the daughter of Millard F Brimmer and Elizabeth Chidester Munro. Jane is survived by a son, Joseph Brown, Seattle, WA and grandchildren, a brother Jack Brimmer, Chaumont, NY, nieces and a nephew and a dear cousin, Marion Brimmer, Watertown, NY.

Montague- Rollie A. Joels, 80, of Liberty Road, died early Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice. Arrangements are private and are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. Online condolences in his memory can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com