Sandra A. Galvin 75, of Liverpool passed away at home. Born in Gouverneur on November 23, 1942 to the late Marion Pinner Galvin and William Galvin. She grew up in Watertown and was a graduate of the House of the Good Samaritan Nursing School in 1963. After completing psychiatric nursing training she worked at Upstate Hospital four years. She then worked at Hutching Psychiatric Center, adult day treatment and impatient geriatric units 20 years. She retired from the Syracuse VA Hospital where she worked with the chronically mentally ill homeless program for 13 years. Sandra was a member of the army Reserve Nursing Corps, the former 376th Combat Support Hospital. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1991 from Utica College with a major in Nursing. She loved travel and spending time with her family, particularly with her grandchildren and her pets.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law Annette and John Wheatley, 2 granddaughters, Corrinne and Stephanie and her beloved dog Callie Mae, 2 sisters, Sharon Gaffney and Cynthia (George) Yohe and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours will be 4 to 6 pm Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool with a service to follow at 6 pm.

Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Humane CNY- Liverpool or to the CNY-SPCA.

Gouverneur – Quinta Pistolesi, 82, the widow of Mario Pistolesi, passed away on Wednesday at her home.

A mass will be held on Saturday at 11 am at St. James Church, Gouverneur. Calling hours are on Friday 4-7 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

The memorial service for Norton Shepard will be 3:00 pm Friday, March 16th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Calling hours will precede the service from 1-3 pm at the funeral home.

Norton passed away Monday, March 12th at Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident since 2017. He was 83 years old.

Norton was born August 6, 1934 in Black River, NY a son to Lewis Ray and Elizabeth Ryder Shepard. He worked for several years at Black Clawson in Watertown. He served in the Army from 1951-1953.

He married Carolyn Dean September 23, 1962 in Philadelphia, NY. Mrs. Shepard is currently a resident as Samaritan Summit Village.

Norton loved to go bowling and bird watching.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his son, Michael, a sister, Ruth (Robert) Lambert, 2 sister-in-law’s, Mary Elhers and Charleen Shepard and a brother-in-law, David (Ellen) Dean. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his 3 brothers, Harry, Frank, Earl and his sister Marie Burnett.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the North Country Bird Club, PO Box 634, Watertown, NY 13601.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

Florida: Beverly K. Tisdel, 89, of Stuart, Florida and formerly of Raymondville passed away peacefully at the Barbara Harper Hospice House in Stuart, Florida on March 7, 2018. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Phillips Memorial Home, Massena from 11:00 - 2:00 pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 pm at the Phillips Memorial Home, with her son-in-law Stephen Snyder officiating.

Beverly was born in Morristown, New Jersey on February 20, 1929 to Allan and Leverett Kennelly.

Beverly married Roger Morton on April 9, 1949, he later predeceased her in1955. She later married Joseph Tisdel on October 19, 1957 in Massena, New York. Joseph passed away on December 2, 2002.

For years, Beverly was active with the Girl Scouts organization. In the 1970’s, she assisted in the founding of the Norwood-Norfolk Girl’s Hockey Team and also served as Manager for the Team for many years. In the mid 1990’s, she started spending winters in Stuart, Florida and after the passing of her loving husband, Joseph, became a full-time resident in 2003. Beverly’s love and passion for life was travelling the world in the last 20 years with her many friends and making lasting memories.

Beverly is lovingly remembered by her children, Kathie and Stephen Snyder of Clear Lake, California; Nancy Tringali and companion Bob Heil of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; Barbara and Joseph Danko of Waddington, New York; Lori Tisdel of Massena, New York; Mark Tisdel and companion Frances Yao currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Barbara Harper Hospice House, 1000 Ruhnke Street Stuart FL 34994.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

HAMMOND- Duane M. “Bug” June, 45, of South Hammond Rd., passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at home while under the care of his family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Born on April 19, 1972 in Gouverneur, NY, he was a son of Duane G. and Trudy J. Daniels June. He graduated from Hammond Central School in 1992.

Duane was owner and operator of DJ’s Construction, Hammond, NY, since graduating from school and his father worked along with him for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, fishing, trapping, dancing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Duane G. and Trudy June; his companion, Ami Preston, Ogdensburg and Hammond, NY; three daughters, Paige June, age 19, Redwood, NY, Katarina June, age 15, Hammond, NY, Summer Lynn June, age 9, Hammond, NY; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Kimberly and Rick DeVito, Rossie, NY, Tammy and Rick Liscum, Redwood, NY; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Shawn and Debbie Felder, Rochester, NY, Billy June, Rochester, NY; three nieces, Amanda Murray, Hammond, NY, Ashley Felder, Rochester, NY, Meghan Liscum, KY; five nephews, Ricky, Michael and Tony DeVito, all of Rossie, NY, Robbie June, Rochester, NY and Craig Liscum, Redwood, NY; several cousins.

His maternal grandparents, Frank and Verna Daniels passed away before him.

Calling hours will be 5-7 pm Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY. A Celebration of Life service will be announced later this summer.

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

Gouverneur - Quinta Pistolesi, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home on 18 Williams Street with her family by her side. She was under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley and her family.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Shane Lynch, officiating and committal at Foxwood Memorial Park, Ogdensburg. Calling hours are on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Mrs. Pistolesi was born Quinta Spaziani in Morolo, Italy on August 26, 1935, the daughter of Michele Spaziani and Giuseppina Fiaschetti. She was educated in Morolo.

She married Mario Pistolesi on October 14, 1956 in Morolo.

Mr. Pistolesi passed away on November 16, 2004.

Quinta immigrated to the United States with her two sons in September of 1971, a year after her husband Mario immigrated to gain residency and secure employment.

Quinta’s passion was cooking. She worked cooking at the Casablanca Restaurant in Gouverneur, of which she was part owner. On her days off, she cooked at home. She was always in the kitchen.

Quinta is survived by her two sons Domenic and his wife Darlene and Michele of Gouverneur. In Italy, she is survived by two sisters and a brother, many nieces and nephews. She also has many in-laws, nieces and nephews in Gouverneur, grandchildren and great grandchildren in Russell. Quinta is predeceased by her husband Mario and her parents.

Memorial donations in Quinta’s memory may be made to the Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department, 33 Clinton Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 164, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Michael Robert Smith, age 72 died March 3, 2018 at Orange Regional Hospital, Middletown, NY after a nearly 4 year courageous fight with cancer. He passed with dignity and at peace. Michael was born October 2, 1945 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England to Reuben Robert Smith and Irene Meadows Smith. He was a building surveyor in the United Kingdom and retired to the United States in 2003. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Marilyn Lesley Williams Smith, Montgomery, NY. They were married February 14, 1970. He is also survived by two devoted sons and their wives; Adrian Michael Smith (Suzanne Conklin) of Montgomery, NY and James Gregory Smith (Sarah Granger) of Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, a brother Roger (Sue) Smith of South Africa and a brother-in law Anthony (Carys) Williams, England. A sister Jacqueline (Martin) Carter passed before him. Five grandchildren include William Adrian Smith, Montgomery, NY; Noah Thomas Smith, Rose Megan Smith, Chippenham; Ashlyn Rebecca Kiernan (Brian) Nutt, Houston, Texas and Alex Michael (Jenny) Kiernan, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Michael also leaves an extended family of nieces and nephews. Family was everything to Mr. Smith and he warmly adopted the family of his daughter-in-law, Suzanne. This family includes David (Kari) Conklin of Watertown, NY, Rebecca Churchill of Hoosick Falls, NY; Gregory (Amy) Conklin, of Palmer, Alaska; Michelle Conklin of Centreville, VA and Jennifer (Gary) Contessa of Hoosick Falls, NY. Mr. Smith was a true renaissance man. He was skilled at engineering, art, cooking, gardening and camping. He traveled worldwide with his family and is known for his good humor, wit and intelligent conversation. He and his wife became permanent residents of the United States and lived in Moorestown, Pennsylvania, The Woodlands, Texas and Montgomery, New York. A private celebration of life will be held on March 22, 2018 at Birmingham, England. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a memorial garden fund for children with special needs c/o Suzanne Smith, 274 Tamms Road, Middletown, NY 10941.

WATERTOWN – Marian S. Beddoe, 91, formerly of Lowville and Massena, passed away Wednesday evening, March 14, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Jefferson County Hospice.

A funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Holy Family Church, Watertown. Spring burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Mohawk Hill. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop St, Watertown, NY 13601 or St. Peter’s Church, 5457 Shady Ave, Lowville, NY 13367. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

She is survived by four children; Mark H. (Nancy) Beddoe of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Martha E. Beddoe and Theresa A. Beddoe, both of Watertown, and Jeanne C. Beddoe (Eric Lobenstine) of Rochester; five grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Hayden, who passed away January 16, 2000; two brothers, Joseph and David Sins; three sisters, Florence Jackson, Helen Hurlbut, and Sister Jeanne Baptiste.

Mrs. Beddoe was born on March 24, 1926 in West Leyden, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Stabb Sins. She attended country school in West Leyden and graduated from West Leyden Central School. She graduated from Nurses Training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester and attended Syracuse University for public health certification. She moved to Massena to work as a public health nurse, where she met her husband. On November 4, 1950 she married Hayden H. Beddoe at Sacred Heart Church, Massena, with Rev. Joseph Dowd officiating. The couple resided in Massena until 1996, then moving to Brookside Senior Living Community. She moved to live with her daughters Martha and Theresa in Watertown in 2010.

While living in Lowville, she was very active with St. Peter’s Church, was a Eucharistic Minister, and led the Rosary at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. When she was younger, she was also a member of the choir at St. Mary’s Church, Massena. Marian enjoyed sewing and needle work. She was a student of the natural history of New York and avidly read everything she could on World War II.

A special part of her life with her family, were summers spent at a camp in the Adirondacks. She continued to visit the property into her 90’s.

Most important to her, was her faith in Jesus Christ and her relationship to the Catholic Church. Ministry to others to offer them the love of Christ brought her great joy.

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

Donald Richard Wightman, 81, of Grand Island FL passed away on Saturday February 24, 2018 due to complications of dementia. Don was born in Massena NY to Ross H. & Ida Mae (Carter) Wightman. Don is survived by his wife, Christine (Conrad) Wightman of Grand Island FL, his three sons: Clay (Mona) Wightman of San Antonio TX, Bradley (fiancee, Tamera Glaser) Wightman of Sorrento FL and Adam (Shellee)Wightman of New Braunfels TX, and 9 grand children. He is also survived by his sister, Ida Jean (Wayne) Milliman of Little Genesee NY along with many nieces, nephews and in-laws on his wife’s side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant sister, Norma Ellen and his brother Ross (Elaine) Wightman of Weedsport NY.

To read full obituary, please see: http://www.beyersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3436731/Wightman-Donald/service-details.php

Florida: Beverly K. Tisdel, 89, of Stuart, Florida and formerly of Raymondville passed away peacefully at the Barbara Harper Hospice House in Stuart, Florida on March 7, 2018. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Phillips Memorial Home, Massena from 11:00 - 2:00 pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 pm at the Phillips Memorial Home, with her son-in-law Stephen Snyder officiating.

Beverly was born in Morristown, New Jersey on February 20, 1929 to Allan and Leverett Kennelly.

Beverly married Roger Morton on April 9, 1949, he later predeceased her in1955. She later married Joseph Tisdel on October 19, 1957 in Massena, New York. Joseph passed away on December 2, 2002.

For years, Beverly was active with the Girl Scouts organization. In the 1970’s, she assisted in the founding of the Norwood-Norfolk Girl’s Hockey Team and also served as Manager for the Team for many years. In the mid 1990’s, she started spending winters in Stuart, Florida and after the passing of her loving husband, Joseph, became a full-time resident in 2003. Beverly’s love and passion for life was travelling the world in the last 20 years with her many friends and making lasting memories.

Beverly is lovingly remembered by her children, Kathie and Stephen Snyder of Clear Lake, California; Nancy Tringali and companion Bob Heil of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; Barbara and Joseph Danko of Waddington, New York; Lori Tisdel of Massena, New York; Mark Tisdel and companion Frances Yao currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Barbara Harper Hospice House, 1000 Ruhnke Street Stuart FL 34994.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

WATERTOWN – Marian S. Beddoe, 91, formerly of Lowville and Massena, passed away Wednesday evening, March 14, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Jefferson County Hospice.

A funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Holy Family Church, Watertown. Spring burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Mohawk Hill. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop St, Watertown, NY 13601 or St. Peter’s Church, 5457 Shady Ave, Lowville, NY 13367. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

She is survived by four children; Mark H. (Nancy) Beddoe of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Martha E. Beddoe and Theresa A. Beddoe, both of Watertown, and Jeanne C. Beddoe (Eric Lobenstine) of Rochester; five grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Hayden, who passed away January 16, 2000; two brothers, Joseph and David Sins; three sisters, Florence Jackson, Helen Hurlbut, and Sister Jeanne Baptiste.

Mrs. Beddoe was born on March 24, 1926 in West Leyden, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Stabb Sins. She attended country school in West Leyden and graduated from West Leyden Central School. She graduated from Nurses Training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester and attended Syracuse University for public health certification. She moved to Massena to work as a public health nurse, where she met her husband. On November 4, 1950 she married Hayden H. Beddoe at Sacred Heart Church, Massena, with Rev. Joseph Dowd officiating. The couple resided in Massena until 1996, then moving to Brookside Senior Living Community. She moved to live with her daughters Martha and Theresa in Watertown in 2010.

While living in Lowville, she was very active with St. Peter’s Church, was a Eucharistic Minister, and led the Rosary at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. When she was younger, she was also a member of the choir at St. Mary’s Church, Massena. Marian enjoyed sewing and needle work. She was a student of the natural history of New York and avidly read everything she could on World War II.

A special part of her life with her family, were summers spent at a camp in the Adirondacks. She continued to visit the property into her 90’s.

Most important to her, was her faith in Jesus Christ and her relationship to the Catholic Church. Ministry to others to offer them the love of Christ brought her great joy.

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

David Carl Ward, 71, of Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Central Park Rehabilitation Center. Born in Carthage NY, to James T. and Mary M. (Holmes) Ward, he lived most of his life in the Syracuse area.

David served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a trained Diesel and automotive mechanic and was highly skilled in the trade. He owned and operated an Automotive and Truck repair shop in North Carolina. He also worked as an over the road truck driver where he was an Owner-operator of his truck. David was a loving man who avidly enjoyed reading, and watching the TV series CSI. He also enjoyed ice cream and a good cup of coffee. David was extremely loving and proud of his children, Ryan, Amy, Wayne, David, and Daniel. He is predeceased by three children, Wayne, David, and Daniel. He is also predeceased by four brothers, James E, Thomas E, John E, and Ralph J. Ward.

David is survived by two children, Ryan Ward and Amy Swinehart, three grandchildren, Karah and Emily, daughters of Amy Swinehart, and Aaron, son of Ryan Ward, three great grandchildren, Brianna, Jaylen, and Jace Hoefel. David is also survived by three siblings, Margo Hooper, Kevin Ward, and Roberta Belcher.

Burial will take place with military honors at the convenience of the family at a future date in Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.

WATERTOWN – Thomas W. Hellinger, 64, of Mechanic Street, formerly of Lowville, died Thursday March 15, 2018, at his home.

In keeping with Tom’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville

He is survived by two children, Diana (Eric) Widrick of Lowville, and Brian Hellinger of Sackets Harbor; four grandchildren, Jordynn, Connor, Ashtin and Alexzander; two sisters, Martha Cole and her husband, Ned; and Mary Lou Peters, all of Lowville; an uncle and aunt, Ron and Betty Walter of Lowville, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by two brothers, John Hellinger in 1975,William G. Hellinger in 2016; a sister, Bonnie Hellinger in 2011; and his brother-in-law, Thomas Peters.

Tom was born on March 29, 1953 in Lowville, NY, a son of the late John and Muriel Walters Hellinger. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School in the Class of 1972. While in school, he worked at Rossdale’s Dairy Bar from 1970-1972. On July 28, 1973 he married Mary Jane Smithling at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Bernie Kellogg officiating. The marriage later ended in divorce. He worked for the John Ross farm from 1974-1978 and owned his own farm in Denmark from 1978-1989. He also worked various jobs in the area.

He enjoyed playing euchre and socializing with friends.

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

Arlene Jane Thomas Fillhart, 88, passed away Thursday, March 15th at her daughter Gwen’s home in Watertown, under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are incomplete with Carpenter Stoodley Funeral Home at this time.

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

Robert W. Brenon, Dexter, passed away in the emergency room of Samaritan Medical Center Thursday, March 15th. He was 92 years old. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Graveside services for Ruth E. VanHyning, age 88, of Ogdensburg, will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 11:00AM at Stone Church Cemetery with Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Mrs. VanHyning passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth is survived by her three children, Gregory C. VanHyning and his wife, Roxanne and Melanie B. Clark and her husband, Dan, both of Ogdensburg and Julie R. LaComb and her husband, Chris, of Leesburg, FL; four grandchildren, Jamie, Charlie, Kailee and Elizabeth and four great grandchildren, Corey, Beth, Elora and Haiden. She is predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Kim VanHyning and a brother, Alvin C. Wheater.

Ruth was born on August 11, 1929, in Hammond, NY, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Smithers Wheater. She graduated from Morristown Central School in 1947. Ruth first went to work for Dr. Francis Musselman before he went to work as a Pediatrician and later worked at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center for thirty years until her retirement as a Senior Stenographer in 1985.

Ruth enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also had a great love for chocolate.

Donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to Presbyterian Stone Church, 533 Stone Church Road, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and the Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, 5 Lyon Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

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

Debra L. (Coburn) Neddo, age 63, passed away on Saturday morning, February 24, 2018 in The Villages, Florida, surrounded with the love of family and friends after courageous battles with cancer. She was born December 21, 1954 in Watertown, NY, and spent most of her youth living in Evans Mills, graduating in 1973 from Indian River Central School. After graduation Debra worked at the former Mercy Hospital in the Administration Department. Her intelligence and kindness called her to the field of nursing. Determined and dedicated, she worked days and attended night classes at SUNY Canton. She had a rewarding career for many years as an RN at House of the Good Samaritan hospital while living in Watertown and, after moving to The Villages in 2008, at The Villages Regional Hospital where she became a Certified Rehab RN.

Debra married Alfred Edward Neddo, III on November 28, 1992. Ed predeceased her in November 2016, with Debra nursing him through his hospice period. Her father, Leonard C. Coburn, Sr., also preceded her in death this past June 2017, just as she learned of her own reoccurrence of cancer. She wrote: “Let the journey begin (again), this is going to be one hell of a fight” as she bravely moved forward.

She is survived by a son: Joel Coburn, MSW, of Northhampton, MA, her mother: Donna Pooler (Bob), The Villages, FL, Step-mother: Winnie Coburn, Sackets Harbor, NY, sisters: Candice Alguire Hensler, Lynnwood, WA, Shelly Alguire Richard (Mark), Dublin, GA, and Katie Pooler, Clayton, NY, brothers: Larry Coburn (Erin), Watertown, NY, Michael Coburn (Lisa), Vero Beach, FL, Randal Coburn (Athena), Glenmont, NY, Leonard C. Coburn, Jr. (Lori), Adams, NY, Cary Coburn, Virginia Beach, VA, and Tracy Coburn (Ann), Adams, NY, stepsons: Anthony Neddo (Justina) and Rich Neddo (Stacy), both of Watertown, NY, several nieces, nephews, cousins, MANY dear friends in New York and Florida, and her current beloved animal children - her cat: Tasha and her Paso Fino: Rosa Maja de Vez.

A celebration of her life was held in The Villages by the nursing staff of The Villages Regional Hospital and a memorial honoring her will be placed in the hospital garden. The nurses and doctors she worked with each made a special visit to her in her final days and she appropriately held ‘Queen’ status as a patient there as she passed. Numerous colleagues and patients knew, and will remember, Debra for her warm smile, contagious laugh, and great compassion.

Debra enjoyed spending time with friends and family, dancing to live music, traveling, beach walks, shopping, loving on her cat(s) and adventuring with her beloved horse, Rosa. As an animal lover she didn’t mind being considered the ‘crazy cat lady’ on each occasion of a feral cat rescue (some of which she adopted into her home, naming one “Stormy”) and she was absolutely thrilled to have her own horse again living in Florida. Time spent at the Preiss farm with her Rosa, trail riding with friends, and giving attention to all the other horses were amongst her best moments. She was a giver and caretaker at heart, offering of herself to anyone in need. Debra maintained long-distance and life-long friendships. Love never dies.

Planning is underway for a memorial Celebration of Life for both Debra and Ed, to be held this summer in Watertown, NY, after a private family gathering for interment of the ashes.

Richard Louis Spaziani, 89 of Salem, OR, passed away peacefully on Feb. 28th 2018 in Salem. Richard (Dick) was born in Watertown, NY to George and Faye (Pezza) Spaziani on Sept. 7th 1928. After graduating high school in 1946 he enlisted in the Army Air Force and spend 6 years honorably serving our country.

He was first stationed in Wichita Falls, TX at the U.S. Air Force Training Base and became a Permanent Grade Staff Sargent. While there he became a Mechanic Supervisor working on the B-29s. Later, Dick was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base on Okinawa during the Korean War.

After an honorable discharge Dick went to NY University and graduated from the Stern School of Business with a Master’s degree. After graduation Dick worked at Gimbal Brothers department store in NY City where he developed an inventory system for one of their departments. He then worked as an Industrial Engineer for Republic Aviation on Long Island, NY. He and a crew were sent to Bitburg Germany to work on the F-105 fighter jets. While there, they successfully solved a critical issue the planes were having.

While at the Bitburg Air Force Base he met Jeanne duBuy, a Military Dependent School Teacher. After coming back to the “states” they married and Jeanne brought Dick back to her home town of Salem, OR. While in Salem their first son Richard (Rick) was born. Dick decided to continue his education, in education, at Oregon State University. After completing his education courses the family moved to Tillamook, OR, where Dick taught at the local high school. It was here their second son, Marc, was born.

In 1966 the Government of Guam invited Dick to set up a Vocational Education program at the University of Guam. He accepted and the family spent three years on Guam. Dick was then accepted into the Doctoral Program at Oregon State University. He graduated in the top 5%, received his Ed. D in Education, and joined Phi Kappa Phi as an honorary member.

In 1972 Dick was invited by the University of Alaska S.E., in Juneau Alaska., to develop a Vocational Education program for the University. After successfully creating the department Dick was asked to become the Deputy Director of Education Program Support for the state of Alaska. After a wonderful and successful career, Dick retired in 1987.

After retirement Dick and Jeanne volunteered at the Alaska State Museum before moving back to Salem, OR in 1991. It was here he spent most of his wonderful retirement where he could be close to family and friends.

Above all, Dick enjoyed being with his family and friends; followed closely by traveling! He also enjoyed planes, reading, cooking, playing cards and telling stories of his adventurous life. For all those who had the good fortune of knowing him, an evening involving the last three was a definite pleasure.

Dick is survived by his beloved wife Jeanne, of 55 years; son Rick, his wife Sonya and grandsons Garren and Chase; Son Marc, his significant other Katrina Matheny, granddaughters Kaylee (Matthew) Potter, Markie Spaziani and grandson Kegan Young; Daughter, by a previous marriage, Jeanne Spaziani (Laurie) Booth, living in England and grandchildren Lucas and Jessamine Booth; sister Doris Layfield of Brandenton, Fl.; as well numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

No funeral services are planned at this time. There will be a celebration of his life later this year for this “extraordinary man”, as one of Dick’s hospice care team put it, but the date has not yet been set. Assisiting the family is Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.

The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Serenity Hospice. In so many ways each member of Dick’s hospice team not only helped Dick in his final weeks, but the whole family as well.

Please make any donations in Dick’s honor to Serenity Hospice Hope Foundation, 11481 SE Hall Blvd. Suite 200. Tigard, OR 97223

Betty Ann Schilling, nee Lampson, 77, of Kingsport TN, passed away at home early on March 10th in the presence of loving family, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Lowville, NY to Maxine and Robert Lampson. She graduated from the Lowville Free Academy in 1958. She met her future husband, Dr. Curtis Schilling Jr in Syracuse, NY, and married in1961. She raised two wonderful sons, Dr. Curtis III and Robert in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. She worked in the Social Services at Phelps Memorial Hospital. She spent the next 20 years as the Textile Renovation Coordinator at the historical Blennerhassett Mansion in Ohio.

An accomplished Fiber Artist, Betty Ann’s true passion was quilting. She taught classes in Marietta, OH and mentored several budding artists in Tri-Cities area of Tennessee. An active member of the Sycamore Shoals Quilting Group, she designed and sewed several Quilts of Valor for war veterans and adorable baby quilts for anyone she knew who was expecting. An outgoing, people person, Betty Ann always enjoyed a glass of wine, never met a stranger, and was the last one to leave a party.

She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Larry Lampson. She is survived by her husband Dr. Curtis Jr of 56 years, both sons, Dr. Curtis III (Dr. Jennifer McCusker) and Robert (Diane Detweiler), Brother Edward Lampson, and sister-in-law Marie Schilling Patterson.

Per her request, there will be no viewing, but there will be a memorial service in Kingsport during April (details to be announced). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her behalf to Friends of Blennerhassett or the Kingsport Hematology Oncology Associates.

Calling hours for Sheila M. Guertin, age 78, of Ogdensburg, NY, will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, at from 1:00PM to 400PM. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Mrs. Guertin passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Sheila is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Kelly Gonyea and her husband, Kenneth, of Lisbon, NY, Kurt Guertin and his wife, Carol, of Covington, GA and Kara Lawton and her husband, Jeffory, Ogdensburg, NY; seven grandchildren, Korey Francis and his wife, Holly, Nicole Lowe and her husband, William, Kingston Guertin, Sara Lawton and her companion, Robert Williams, Mollie Lawton and her companion, Travis Robertson, Tucker Lawton and Austin Lawton; four great grandchildren, Sophia Francis, Drake Francis, Joshua Lowe and Liam Lowe as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by four brothers, Theodore, Ronald, Donald and Timothy Murphy and her dog, Reload.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sheila’s memory to the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, P.O. Box 594, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

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