Funeral services for Eugene Harris age 96 of Ogdensburg and formerly of Lisbon, will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday (November 9, 2017) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Lay Speaker Larry Caufield officiating. Burial will follow the service at the White Church Cemetery in Lisbon.

Calling hours will be held also on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Harris passed away on Monday (Nov 6, 2017) at the Riverledge Healthcare Facility with his good friends Linda & Steve LaFleur by his side.

Surviving are two children Richard DuPont and Diane (Gail) Beck both of Georgetown, MD; a special nephew Kendall Harris & his wife Sally of Campton NH; good friends Linda & Steve LaFleur of Ogdensburg along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.

Five brothers Donald, Douglas, Mason, Newcombe Jr. & Vernon Harris predeceased him.

Eugene was born on Sept 13, 1921 in Peterborough NH, a son of the late Newcomb & Ethel (Kendall) Harris Sr. He graduated from Peterborough High School and later married Joann Smith which later ended in divorce. He again was remarried on April 3, 1965 to Helen M. Burgess. She predeceased him in 2005.

During his career he was employed with MK & PK Company as a licensed crane operator and later as a heavy equipment operator for Local Union 545 in Syracuse. He retired in 1983 and enjoyed socializing with friends, welding and woodworking. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Lawrence County SPCA or the First Congregational Church of Lisbon. Condolences can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Madelyn L. McAvoy, 36818 Co. Rt. 4, Clayton, NY died November 7, 2017 at the home of her daughter Glenda in Bloomington, IN.

Mrs. McAvoy graduated from Claytom High School and attended the University of Rochester for 2 years. She completed training at the Watertown School of Commerce and was employed as a receptionist at radio station WWNY prior to her marriage to Donald McAvoy on October 9, 1943. Mr. McAvoy died July 17, 1996. They lived in Madrid, NY for one year where Mr. McAvoy taught 8th grade social studies. From there they moved to the family farm on Crystal Spring Rd. where they managed the dairy operation, raised a family and remained after retiring in 1975 due to Mr. McAvoy’s health.

Mrs. McAvoy served her local community of Clayton in a variety of ways during her life, including as trustee of Clayton Baptist Church and treasurer for 13 years. She served as president and trustee of the St. Lawrence Union Cemetery and volunteered at the local food pantry for many years.

Mrs. McAvoy enjoyed gardening, biking and was a formidable card player. She was an avid walker in all weather conditions and known by many who travelled Crystal Springs Road. She was a stalwart protector of the land and farm that she and her husband lived on for 73 years.

Born July 2, 1922, she was the daughter of Melzer and Frances Twogood Henry. She was preceeded in death by her parents, husband, sister Cornelia Schnauber and grandson Charles McAvoy.

Surviving are a son Ronald of Lewisville, TX; three daughters, Glenda McAvoy and her husband Rex Hunt , Bloomington, IN, Patricia McAvoy and her husband Stuart Roth, Santa Rosa, CA and Susan McAvoy, Washington, DC; six grandchildren, Peter Pochily, Cobleskill, NY, Dr. Jennifer Pochily, Sandy Springs, GA, Katherine Wagoner, Bedford, TX, Michael Rubin, Martinez, CA, Joshua Rubin, Bakersfield, CA, Evan Rubin, San Francisco, CA; three great grandchildren, Jessica, Devin and Lucas Pochily, and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements for the Celebration of Life are pending.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the River Community Church, 38844 Bartlett Point Rd, Clayton, NY 13624 http://riverchurchnny.com/.

CROGHAN-Henry F. Bush, 66, of Croghan went to his eternal rest on November 8, 2017 with his wife by his side and under the care of Hospice.

Henry was born on March 20, 1951, in Lowville, NY, a son of Frederick and Adele (Hill) Bush. He attended Father Leo Memorial School and graduated from Beaver River Central. He married Susan Peters on July 3, 1999, at St. Vincent de Paul Oratory, Belfort, with Rev. Leo Wiley officiating. Over the years, Henry worked at various jobs and especially enjoyed working outdoors and driving truck. He retired from V.S. Virkler & Sons in 2013.

He is survived by his wife and siblings: Amy Edick, Marilyn (Ed) Widrick, Nancy (Vincent) Edick, Ceyril (Betty) Bush, Nick (Jane) Bush, Mike (Mary) Bush; brothers-in-law: Eugene Edick, Randy (Jane) Peters, Bob (Sharon) Peters, and Rich Peters; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Helen Edick, stepbrother Richard Bush, stepsister Joan (Bush) Nevills, and several nephews.

Henry was a quietly humorous, generous, and inventive man of many talents. He was proud to have personally designed and completed all phases of constructing the couple’s home from clearing the land to completing the inside finish work. He spent many happy hours in his workshop and was pleased to contribute items to local fundraisers. Over the years Henry and Sue provided a loving forever home to numerous rescue dogs and cats. He always had a great time at family game nights, wax on snow parties, and the annual sauerkraut making with neighbors. Henry enjoyed traveling, exploring new places, and revisiting favorites, especially in Maine and Virginia. The ocean always drew him back to its shores.

In a final act of generosity Henry gifted his body to the Anatomical Donation Program at SUNY Upstate. Family and friends will be received at Iseneker Funeral Home, Lowville, to remember Henry, on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017 at St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan with Rev. Leo A. Wiley, Retired Pastor officiating. Burial will be at the family’s convenience in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Belfort, at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Building Restoration Fund, 9748 Main St, Croghan, NY 13327 or Lewis County Humane Society P.O. Box 682 Lowville, NY 13367.

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

CARTHAGE – Royal A. Widrick, 85, of Old State Road, went to be with the Lord very peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 7, 2017 at home with his family by his side, under the care of hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Naumburg Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Naumburg Mennonite Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Naumburg Mennonite Church.

Royal is survived by his wife Arlene, his children, Larry Widrick, of Watertown, NY; Lonnie and Charlene Widrick of Lowville, Debby and Steve Roggie of Falcon, CO; Lynn and Teresa Widrick of Lowville, and Shari and Nate Roggie of Colorado Springs, CO; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and growing. He is also survived by his two sisters, Dorothy and Willie Zehr of Carthage, Laverne and Tom Terrillion, MT; and two brothers Gordon and Margarette Widrick of Croghan, NY; Wayne Widrick of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Lila Widrick of Croghan. He is predeceased by his parents, Allen and Anna Widrick; and his siblings, Richard (Jane) Widrick and Kenneth Widrick.

He was born on December 29, 1931 in the town of New Bremen, NY, a son of the late Allen and Anna Herzig Widrick. Royal married Arlene Roggie on May 27, 1954 at Lowville Mennonite Church by Reverend Lloyd Boshart. They have been married for 63 years. Arlene is the daughter of the late John and Ione Roggie.

Royal attended country school at Kirschnerville and Beaver Falls School. He worked on the family farm in the town of Croghan and drove snowplow. After his marriage, he drove tractor trailers for area companies for 34 years. He did body and fender repair out of his own shop for the remainder of his employed years. He enjoyed the great outdoors spending most of his time fishing, hunting, traveling, and camping with his family. He enjoyed blue grass festivals and gospel music. He had his pilot license and enjoyed flying for many years.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Naumburg Mennonite Church Building Fund, 5463 St. Rt. 410, Castorland, NY 13620.

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

CARTHAGE — Richard Fox, 77, of 40824 Rogers Crossing Road, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at home while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born Richard Fuchs (Fox) on August 24, 1940 in Chodov, Czechoslovakia, the son of the late Josef and Franziska (Schubert) Fuchs. When WWII came to their city, his family was forced to leave their home, belongings (except what they could carry), and their business and moved to Unterebersbach, Germany where he grew up and went to school. When Richard finished school, they moved to Frankfurt, Germany where he was a plumbing and heating apprentice and attended business school. He came to the USA in 1956 at the age of 16, working for Altamont Milk Company, Durkees Bakery and various vending machine companies, first as a deliveryman and then as a technician repairing the machines. He married the former Jeannette Lanpher (Jeannie) on May 5, 1962 at the Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage.

Richard loved doing things with his children, grands, hunting, camping, traveling and “tinkering”. He loved a good joke. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, the American Legion for 28 yrs. and the Carthage Elks Club for 52 yrs.

He is survived by his wife: Jeannette, one daughter and son-in-law: Karen and Mark Hills, two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jeffrey and JoAnn Fox and Timothy Fox and his fiance’ Christine Hart all of Carthage, 13 Grandchildren, a niece, Charlotte Liebig and a nephew, Ralph Ferguson. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Lisa Lotte Ferguson, a niece Christine Ferguson Kamide and a great niece Maria Liebig.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 8 at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, West Carthage at the family’s convenience. Calling hours will precede the funeral service from 2-5 pm on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601, Carthage Area Rescue Squad, 200 Riverside Drive, or the Carthage Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Glenn E. Zehr, of Belleville, peacefully passed away, in the presence and spirit of his children, on Monday, November 6th at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Glenn is survived by his children; sons, Mark (Nicole), Belleville; Matt, Oklahoma; daughters, Michele (Juan) Acebo, Ontario, NY; Marisa (Paul) Riordan, Belleville; grandchildren; Lyndsey (Harold) Reed, Michael (Lyndsey) Zehr, Laura Zehr, Taylor and Camden Zehr, Noah and Emma Acebo, Karrigan, Raegan and Jonathan Riordan; great-grandchildren; Sawyer Reed and Paisley and Parker Zehr; his sisters; Marjorie Zehr, Sackets Harbor and Marilynn (Loren) Widrick, Adams, and many nieces and nephews.

Glenn was born in Woodville on November 10, 1943 to Benjamin and Laura Widrick Zehr. He graduated from the Union Academy at Belleville in 1961. Glenn took and managed his father’s dairy farm until 1981. He then drove tractor trailer for St. Lawrence Explosives until returning to crop farming at his wife’s family farm (Breezy Knoll) until his passing.

Glenn married his beloved wife, Alicia “Ann” Ainsworth Zehr, at her family home, his present home on June 7, 1963.

Glenn enjoyed taking care of his equipment, the crops he grew and the land. He was meticulously organized and it showed. It was known that if a part was hard to find, “Glenn Zehr would have one”. He took great care of his machinery, maintaining the same pieces until his passing. Glenn faithfully traveled daily to The Cherry Tree for breakfast, lunch and to visit with his friends. Glenn’s greatest pride were his children and their families, whom lovingly called him, “Papa”.

Besides his parents, his wife passed before him.

Calling hours will be Sunday, November 12th, from 5 pm – 8 pm with his funeral at 11 am on Monday, November 13th, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Woodside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the SUNY Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Oswego, 140 W. 6th Street, Oswego, NY 13126, or to the UAB Endowment Fund, c/o Marisa Riordan, PO Box 115, Belleville, NY 13611.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

The funeral for Mabel M. Shelmidine, 88, Mannsville, will be 2:30pm Sunday, November 12th at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home with Rev. Robyn Hays, pastor of the Belleville United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Calling hours are from 12 noon until 2:30 pm prior to the service.

Mrs. Shelmidine passed away November 3rd at the Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY where she had resided since May of 2016.

She is survived by three daughters, Sally Lilley, Oregon, Denise (Ken) Johnson, Tully, Stephanie (Josh) Nathan, Watertown; a son Patrick (Hilary) Shelmidine, Ellisburg; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; a sister Joanne Hatz, Pulaski; many nieces and nephews. A son Michael Jon, 14 brothers and sisters, many nephews and nieces predeceased her.

Mabel was born in Boylston, November 16, 1928, to Floyd and Mabel (Beach) McDougal. She married Clarence Shelmidine December 31, 1949. Mr. and Mrs. Shelmidine owned and operated the M-Clare dairy farm on Martin Rd. for many years, retiring in the 1980’s. Mr. Shelmidine passed away January 3rd, 2016.

Mabel was member of the Belleville United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s group. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H leader for several years. She enjoyed family and friends and welcomed many foster children in her home. Her door was always open and she will be remembered for her unquestioning love and at times witty responses.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

CAPE VINCENT, NY- Louise H. Lane, 76, of Aubrey’s Court, Cape Vincent, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 surrounded by her family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Cape Vincent, NY.

Louise was born on February 28, 1941 to the late Gordon and Electa Robinson- Dunbar. After High-School, Louise worked at many jobs.

She worked at Thatcher Glass in Elmira NY from 1963-66, Kodak from 1966-70 making motion picture sheets. Louise was a nurse’s aide in between at Rochester General neonatal unit. She owned and operated Beauty Lane hair salon in Cape Vincent, NY from 1973-80. Also owned Fair Lane Lumber in Cape Vincent. Louise worked at Cheseborough Ponds/ Tyco Kendall from 1976-98 making mercury thermometers. Wal-Mart 1998-2009 in the Garden Center as a cashier.

Throughout her life she did personal home health care for Cape Vincent Adult Home. From 1984-2006 Louise worked at Aubrey’s Store and Restaurant in Cape Vincent. She became a volunteer for the Cape Vincent Ambulance squad from 1988-1991.

She loved Bingo, gambling, her favorite “Let it Ride” at Turning Stone Casino. Loved to read, knit and crochet. She especially loved her time with her dachshund Q-tee.

On May 26, 1967, she married her supervisor from Kodak,and her best friend. Starting their lives together in Rochester, then moved to Cape Vincent to raise their four children in the small community they both cherished along the St,Lawrence River. Both enjoyed boating and fishing together.

Louise is survived by four children, Kimberly Lane-Cataldo (Grant) and her spouse Kathryn Lane-Cataldo, Cape Vincent. Cary Lane and his significant other Elizabeth Cloc, Cohoes, NY, Dr. Michael Lane and his spouse Nicholas Donchak, Princess Anne, MD, and Holly and Joseph Arcuri, Gansevoort, NY; 10 grandchildren, Amanda and Christopher Blair, Brandy and Jared Howard, Cody Grant, Damien Grant, Gabriella Grant, Michael Statt Lane, Derek Lane, Tyler Lane, Matthew and Peter Arcuri and a great grandson Liam Blair. Several nieces and nephews, with special love for Sally Carollo, William and Steven Mothersell, Mark and Marybeth Mothersell. She also is survived by 3 step sisters, Virginia Gaskin of Winter Park, FL, Betty Zeyad, Rochester, NY, Mary (Fred) Metzner, Summerville, SC. Charles Pruden of New Brunswick, N.J.

Along with her parents and husband, Louise is predeceased by her brothers, Gordon J. Dunbar Jr. and Richard D. Dunbar, Her grandson Evan Edward Grant in 1994.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 10th from 4-7PM at Cleveland Funeral Homes Cape Vincent location. A funeral service will be Saturday, November 11 at 10AM at The United Church of Cape Vincent with burial following in Riverside Cemetery, with Reverend Mark Pierce officiating.

Online condolences may be made to www.clevelandfuneralhomeinc.com.

Lee Horan, known to family and friends as “Aunt Lee” or “Lee Bug” passed away suddenly on November 5, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Lee grew up in Carthage, NY, attended Carthage High School, and graduated from Stoneleigh Burnham

School. After a career in law office management Lee retired in 2014 and dedicated herself to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lee will be forever remembered by those who knew her to always be ready to lend a hand. She took great pleasure in her families happiness and supported all of their efforts in sports, concerts, and Irish step dancing. She loved to bake, was a creative knitter and quilter.

Lee is survived by her two daughters, Damion Steel and Gay Arnaudville, many grandchildren including Kathren Fox and Hannah Steel, great grandchildren Calli Crossno and Camden Thomas and her siblings Gay Williams, Liz Hirschey, and

Tom Hollingsworth.

Calling hours followed by a celebration of Lee’s life will be held from 4-6pm, on Monday, November 13th at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, 518 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619.

Memorial donations in memory of Lee for the continuing education of her grandchildren can be made online at gofundme.com/horan-education-fund or mailed to Liz Hirschey 6521 East Shore Rd Glenfield, NY 13343 To leave a condolence, please go to www.bezanillafh.com.

Boonville- Gilbert C. Martin, 72, of Kerwin Road, Town of Leyden, husband of Sue, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, while doing what he loved; being in the woods and harvesting timber.

Affectionately known as Gil, he was born in Lowville, on June 20, 1945, a son of Vernon E. and Katherine R. Zehr Martin. He grew up in Croghan, receiving his education at a rural one room school and at Beaver River Central School. Afterwards he began his long and excellent career in logging, working with his father’s logging business.

On July 22, 1967, Gil was united in marriage with the love of his life, Susan H. Poore, at the Congregational Church, Port Leyden. This was a blessed and loving union which endured for 50 years. For several years the couple lived in Old Forge, before moving to their present home on the Kerwin Road, in 2002.

Gil will be fondly remembered for having three dominating loves in his life; the first being for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, reading and studying the Bible, his membership and serving as a Deacon at the Lyons Falls Bible Fellowship Church; secondly, his family and his role as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and his great love of the outdoors and working in the woods harvesting timber. Gil will also be fondly remembered by others as “the great encourager.”

At the conclusion of his employment with his father, Gil founded Gilbert Martin Logging Co. of Boonville, and earned the title of Certified Woodsman. For several years Gil was one of the leading providers of pulp wood for the Gould Paper Company, Lyons Falls; later until the present time he provided logs for many area sawmills. For a time, Gil and his son, Carl, joined in a partnership known as G. & C. Martin Logging Co.

In addition to his church and family, Gil greatly enjoyed playing the sport of soft ball; for many years until recently he participated in many soft ball leagues in Lewis County. He also greatly enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball. Gil loved people; he greatly enjoyed spending time with his many friends and playing cards, especially the game of Rook.

In addition to his wife of 50 years, Gil is survived by his children and grandchildren, which he loved immensely: Gail and Trent Williams, and their family, Nathanael, Joshua, Caleb, Abigail and husband, Nicholas Argenzia, Rome, Rita and Danny Chamberland and their family, Beka, Jeremiah, and Josiah, Clinton, ME, Peggy and William Oleksy and their family, Austin, Carryn and Brianna, Boonville and Carl and Angela Martin and their family, Mitchell, Ethan, Dawson, Jarrett and Kaitlyn, Boonville. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters; Rosemary Wagler, Ralph and Carol Martin, Ezra and Wilma Martin, Helen and Ron Devouchi, Mahlon and Sue Martin, Doris and Joe Robbins, Sharon and Andy Zehr, Joan and Stanley (Bug) Widrick, Bruce and Sheryl Martin and Richard and Kim Martin, all residents of Lewis County. He was predeceased by a sister Elvira Martin and her husband, Bernard, a brother in law, Ed Wagler, a brother, Norbert, a sister, Clara Boliver, and brother in law, Lyle, a sister, Geneva, and brother in law, Gary Rivers, Sr.

His Funeral will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Lyons Falls Bible Fellowship Church, State Rt. 12, Lyons Falls, with interment to follow in the Croghan Mennonite Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 2-6 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, and on Monday from 10:00 -11:00 A.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund, Lyons Falls Bible Fellowship Church, 3938 State Rt. 12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368.

For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com

Suzanne Hazel Kohl Abbott of Belleville passed away peacefully November 8th, 2017 at her home on Tiller Road.

Graveside services will be 11am Tuesday, November 14th at the Woodside Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Belleville Fire Hall following the service. Visitation will be held privately for the family. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Born September 27th, 1939 to the late Ralph and Hilda Kohl of Henderson, Suzanne attended Union Academy of Belleville. She married Jack F. Abbott October 19th, 1956 in Belleville where they owned and operated Belleview Farms. She drove school bus for Belleville Central School and Belleville Henderson Central School for 28 years. She and Jack retired from farming in 2007.

In addition to raising their six children, Sue volunteered for the Belleville Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. Her cooking was legendary and no one could ever “make it quite like Suzie did”. She spent countless hours baking, canning and making sure everyone was taken care of.

Sue is survived by five daughters and one son. Melinda Abbott, Beverly Abbott, Sandy (Ed) Dupee, Becky (Dan) Maas, Annie Abbott and her companion Lenny Babcock, and Joe (Janet) Abbott. She is also survived by two brothers, Ralph Kohl of Mannsville and David (Kendra) Kohl of Blacksburg, VA, a brother in law Howard (Nancy) Abbott, numerous nieces and nephews, 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one more on the way in May. She is also sadly missed by her faithful companion and door greeter, Piper.

Suzie will be fondly remembered by her many friends and neighbors as well.

Along with her parents, Sue is predeceased by her husband Jack (2010) and her son Michael (2017).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

Janice LeClair DeCirce King - Janice passed away on September 28, 2017 in Asheville, NC after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Vernon and Elvah LeClair and her sisters Patricia and Ann. She is survived by her loving son Paul DeCirce, her brother John LeClair, his wife Mary Beth, her Aunt Gert Seeber, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Janice moved to Asheville in 2007 after leaving Deluxe Printing in Syracuse to be close to her son. She was able to enjoy being near Paul and listening to his band was well as making new friends in the area. She always concentrated on family and friends as the core of her life and made their well-being her priority. Following his mother’s request, Paul will have a private gathering of friends in Asheville to celebrate her life. To reflect on Jan’s life, please use the following link: http://www.ashevillemortuaryservices.com/notices/Janice-King

CASTORLAND — William J. Walseman, 31, of Resha Road, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2018.

A funeral Mass will be said at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church, Carthage, with Rev. Donald Robinson, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan. Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Augustinian Academy, 317 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619.

He is survived by his companion, Heather Miller, and their children, Chase and Onalee; his father and mother, Larry and Kathy Walseman; his siblings, Larry Walseman II and his wife Carrie of Castorland; John Walseman of Portland, OR; Katherine and her husband, Jonathan Thompson of Oxford, NC; Benjamin Walseman of Carthage; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude Dicob of Castorland; his paternal grandmother, Ramona Walseman of Croghan; many aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Francis Dicob; his paternal grandfather, Beryl Walseman, Sr.; his uncles, James Walseman and William Dicob; and his aunt, Merry Dicob.

William was born on February 4, 1986 in Carthage, New York, a son of Larry J. Walseman and Kathy D. Dicob Walseman. He graduated from Carthage Central School and attended Jefferson Community College. He worked in construction with his brother, Larry Walseman II, and for other local construction companies before working in windmill construction, which he loved.

William was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church, Carthage. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, he loved his kids.

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

LAFARGEVILLE — Ted R. Narrow, 68, of Co. Rt. 181, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY.

Born on December 17, 1948 in Watertown, NY, he was a son of James and Barbara Hoyt Narrow and a 1967 graduate of LaFargeville High School. After high school he earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the College of Artesia in 1971 and then a Masters in Teaching degree from SUNY Geneseo.

In 1978, Ted moved to Alaska to teach primary school at Fort Yukon, Alaska. During his 20-year career in Alaska he also worked at various schools including Venetie and 49 Mile.

Ted was a member of the Philadelphia Masonic Lodge #916 and past member of the Theresa Masonic Lodge #174. He was also a board member of Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventure, Massena, NY.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitars and telling stories of Alaskan adventures.

Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, James and Ann Narrow, LaFargeville, NY and Shawn Narrow, Oswego, NY; two nephews, Adam Narrow and wife Kate, Manhattan, Kansas and Wade Narrow, Rochester, NY; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

His parents, James and Barbara died before him.

Memorial Services will be 2 pm Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY with Methodist Minister, Rev. Frederica Webb, officiating. There will also be a Masonic Service. Family and friends will gather at the LaFargeville American Legion following services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Norwood, NY at a later date.

A calling hour will be from 1-2 pm prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures at wwoadventures.com or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

E. Virginia (Ginny) Barnard, 88 of Green Settlement Road, Adams Center, NY died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Samaritan Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 26th at the Belleville United Methodist Church. Burial will be private at convenience of family in Elmwood Cemetery.

Surviving are husband James E. Barnard, retired teacher at Belleville Central School, as well as her son and daughters: Bruce Barnard and wife S. Jill of Rainbow Lake, NY, Cyndi Langworthy (Mrs. Fred Langworthy III) of Adams, NY, and Jill Ann Halligan (Mrs. Michael Halligan) of Winthrop, ME. Six grandchildren survive: Fred Langworthy IV, Amber Besaw and husband Gabe, Hillary Barnard, Shaun and wife Kira, Brendan and Christopher Halligan. She also has great grandchildren Caleb and Seth Besaw, Olivia Langworthy, Layla Halligan, and Fred IV’s stepdaughter Jaelyn McKee. Three nieces and two nephews also survive. She is predeceased by her parents Clifford and Alice Gunsallus, brother David Gunsallus and granddaughter Dr. Adrienne Barnard Whitford.

Ginny was born on April 16th, 1929 in Rochester, NY, and has lived in Newburgh, NY; Beacon, NY; Yonkers, NY; Pulaski, NY; Watertown, NY and Newton, MA. She graduated Valedictorian of the Class of June 1947 from Watertown High School, and went on to attend the University of Rochester School of Nursing at Strong Memorial Hospital. She married James E. Barnard on July 9th, 1949 at Asbury Methodist Church in Watertown, NY with Reverend Dr. George McClung & Reverend Harold Barnard performing the ceremony. They lived in Belleville until 1955 when they moved to Thomas Settlement, moving again in 1998 to Green Settlement Road in Adams Center.

Ginny was an active member of the Belleville United Methodist Church where she was organist, choir director, and pianist for over 30 years, served as treasurer for 10 years, and also participated as the Chairman of the Evangelism Committee and a Finance Committee Member. In 1983 she became the organist, choir director and pianist at the Honeyville Baptist Church for 17½ years, later becoming a member and serving as a Deacon, Trustee, Treasurer, and Editor of the Church’s Newsletter there, and the Jefferson County Journal’s correspondent for the church. She also attended the Seventh Day Baptist Church for 7 years and the Belleville United Methodist Church again in recent years.

Ginny was very active in her community and had a heart for service. In 1972 she received the Masonic Dewitt Clinton Award for Community Service. She spent 21½ years as a volunteer Basic and Critical Care EMT in the Emergency Medical System before retiring, most spent at South Jefferson Rescue Squad where she was President for 4½ years and held several other offices. She then spent 3+ years with the NOCA Squad also serving on their Quality Assurance Committee. As a youth and young adult, she was a member of The Children of the American Revolution, The Daughters of the American Revolution and The Order of the Eastern Star. She was on or chairman of the Red Cross Blood Bank Bottling Unit for 9 years and was a member of the Junior Morning Musicals in high school.

Ginny was in Girl Scouting for 60 years, 14 of which were spent as a leader mostly of Cadettes, as well as Troop Organizer in Adams Center & Belleville areas. She also spent 2 years as Neighborhood Chairman of South Jefferson Neighborhood and 16 years on Troop Committees earning many honors along the way including the Thanks Badge. In recent years, she mentored a single teen mom in the Parent-to-Parent Program, and had two “littles” for four years under the Big Brother/ Big Sister Program with whom she shared her love of the outdoors.

A very active woman, Ginny often had more energy than her grandchildren. She enjoyed living in the woods by renting a camp in the Winona area. She loved hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, canoeing, backpacking, camping, and roller skating with family, friends, and Scouts. In later years she continued to enjoy hiking, swimming at the YMCA, and canoeing. She also had many other hobbies including collecting postcards (continuing her grandmother’s collection from the 1880’s) and crocheting — she made over 40 afghans, many of which her family still cherish.

Her family remembers her fondly as an incredibly intelligent, involved, selfless and loving woman for whom family and friends were always her top priority, with a heart always ready to welcome more. She is and will always be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to: The Belleville United Methodist Church Memorial Fund and/or The UAB Scholarship Foundation c/o Marisa Riordan, Belleville Henderson Central School, 8372 County Route 75, Adams, NY 13605.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

Karen Hardy Perea of Aventura, FL passed away November 2, 2017 at her home. Karen was born in Alexandria Bay, N.Y. on July 12, 1956 to James and Esther (Kiechle) Hardy. She was one of six children. Karen attended Indian River High School. She is a SUNY Jefferson Alumni, class of 1976.

In her younger years, Karen enjoyed playing soccer with her family and skiing. Later in life, she loved to spend time with her grandson and nieces and nephews, playing cards, laying on the beach, and was always up to taking an adventure somewhere.

Karen was a fun, loving, caring, outgoing woman. She left quite the impression on those who knew her.

Karen is survived by her husband, Fernan, four children, Tatiana, Alec, Ryan, and Trevor, his wife Blyth, and their son, Roman. She is also survived by two sisters, Colleen Hardy and Kim Patterson, and a brother, Kevin Hardy.

She is predeceased by her sister, Kittie Hardy, and her brother, Mark Hardy.

Funeral services were previously held November 5 in Miami, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held November 18, 1PM at Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Feel free to bring a dish to pass for the luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to: Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 19 Main Street, Philadelphia, NY 13673.

HOPE MILLS, NC — A graveside service for James F. “Spud” Backus Sr., 72, will be held on Thursday, November 16th at 12:00 noon at the Hermon Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Browning officiating. Arrangements are with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

James passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

James is survived by two children Andrew and his wife Robin of Heuvelton, and James Jr. and his wife Vickie of Harrisville, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a sister June Backus of Canton.

James was born on February 21, 1945 in Pyrites, the son of Ned and Murial Brabaw Backus.

He attended Hugh C. Williams High School. James entered the Marine Corps., serving his country in the Vietnam War from January 17, 1963 until February 03, 1967. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years. James was a life member of The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Amvets, The American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed hunting, working with horses, Western and Military History. He is predeceased by his parents, a brother Ned Jr. “Tyner” and a sister Winifred Backus.

Memorial donations in James’ memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

BLACK RIVER — Irene F. Mathous, 86, formerly of Kamargo Apartments, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, NY.

Born on February 2, 1931 in Malone, NY, she was a daughter of the late Armand L and Lula M. LaPage LaVoie. She was a 1949 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy, Watertown, NY.

She married the love of her life, Darrell Robert Mathous of Antwerp, NY, on August 17, 1953 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Antwerp, NY. Mrs. Mathous was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.

Mr. Mathous was a dedicated husband, father, and dairy farmer. He died on June 9, 2012.

Mrs. Mathous enjoyed raising her seven sons and four daughters, watching movies and doing puzzles.

Survivors include four daughters, Lu Ann Cousins and husband Chris, Sackets Harbor, NY, Sharon E. Getman, Watertown, NY, Mary B. Mathous and companion, Jeffrey Kloos, Felts Mills, NY, Lori J. Mathous and companion, Thomas Birchenough, Watertown, NY; seven sons, Larry P. Mathous and wife Patricia, Saugerties, NY, Kenneth R. Mathous and wife Nellie, Watertown, NY, David P. Mathous, Robert J. Mathous, both of Watertown, NY, Gerald F. Mathous and companion Beverly Beardmore, Copenhagen, NY, Kevin G. Mathous and wife Amy, Watertown, NY, and Richard D. Mathous, Wilmington, NC; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and her parents, her brother Kenneth LaVoie and her sister Norma Cook died before her.

Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Watertown, NY will be private. There will be no other services.

Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY, 13601 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204.

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

Dorrie A Santorelli, 78 of Sandy Creek and formerly of Brewster/ Beacon, NY, passed away at the Samaritan Medical Center Friday November 3, 2017.

Dorrie was born August 13, 1939 in New York City to Robert G and Phylis (Martin) Waltenberg. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, Yonkers, NY in 1957. Dorrie earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Duchess Community College in 1987. She worked in publishing for Readers Digest and Guide Post magazines. Dorrie was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed taking rides anywhere near water. She will always be remembered for sending cards with encouraging notes.

Surviving are her daughter Barb (David) Haynes, 2 sons Joey and Jeffery Santorelli and two grandsons Kevin and Tony.

She was predeceased by her son Michael and a brother Robert.

The Memorial Service will be held 4pm Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church, Pulaski. A reception will follow at the church.

Donations may be made in her honor to the Calvary Baptist Church 5353 US RT 11, Pulaski, NY 13142.

Arrangements are with Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek.

Mr. Charlie F. Cunha, age 74 of Potsdam, New York passed away on November 13th at the Canton Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with the Garner Funeral Service.