Lance J. Alexander, 35, of Liverpool, NY, formerly of Watertown, passed away May 25, 2018 at his home.

Lance was born July 31, 1982, in Watertown, son of Scott L. Alexander and Debra Gagnon Green. He graduated from South Jefferson High School in 2000, attended SUNY Potsdam and Jefferson Community College, where he played lacrosse while attending. He received his MBA with a Financial Endorsement from Clarkson University and his MBA with a Global Endorsement from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Lance was employed with the US Defense Contract Management Agency as a Defense Contract Administrator in Syracuse. Previously he was employed with the Department of Labor as a Labor Services Representative and was a liaison with the Human Relations Department for incoming soldiers at Fort Drum. He was a member of the board of directors for the Thompson Park Conservancy from 2014-2015.

Lance loved grilling on his Weber grill, playing Golf and Lacrosse, reading: especially WWII history. He lived life to the fullest, was outgoing, knew everyone, talked to everyone, had lots of friends and had a special smile. His family loved his life philosophy, he was a thinker.

Surviving are his best friend and companion, Katie Sylvester, Watertown, mother Debra (Robert) Green, Watertown, father, Scott (Gail) Alexander, Copenhagen, two brothers Joshua Alexander, Watertown, Ryan Alexander and his fiancé Samantha Crescenzi, Adams, a sister, Stephanie Green and her fiancé Nicholas Cuppernell, three nephews, Hayden McAtee, Jameson Alexander, Finley Alexander, his maternal Grandmother, Patricia Gagnon, Carthage, his paternal Grandfather, Lewis (Lillian) Alexander, Copenhagen, and his dog, Elvis. He is predeceased by his maternal Grandfather, Norman Gagnon, and his paternal Grandmother, Barbara Parker.

Calling hours will be Friday, June 1, 2018 from 4-7pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 am at the funeral home with Reverend Leon Schilling officiating. Everyone is invited to a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Don Rounds Post #586, immediately following the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, MD 20785, Jefferson County SPCA, 25056 Water Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com.

MASSENA – Ms. Pauline E. Claffey, 96, a longtime resident of Ames Street, passed away December 22, 2017 at the St. Regis Nursing Home.

Pauline was born in Norwood on May 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Clarence and Nina (Peck) Claffey and attended schools in Norwood. Pauline first worked at the Mica Plant in Massena before becoming a seamstress at Massena Memorial Hospital, where worked until her retirement in 1983. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and when she was younger she enjoyed playing softball.

Pauline is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Lester, Bernard, Paul, and Elma Claffey, Wanthea Boyea, Irene Jessmer, Mabel Lauber, and Leeta Paige.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 11:00 AM at the Calvary Cemetery, Norwood with Rev. Michael Jablonski officiating.

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

Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.

Rita T. Whalen, 92, of Deland, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. A Memorial Mass was on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church in Deland. Private burial at the Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur, NY. She was born on November 7, 1925 in Buffalo, NY to Michael and Mary Cusimano. She graduated from D’Youville College in 1947 with a BS in Commerce. She married Gilbert Welby Whalen on June 12, 1948. He was deceased on January 31, 2001. Rita remained a domestic engineer until 1966 when she became employed as a caseworker for the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services. She retired in 1983 and relocated to the Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park with her husband who trained trotters and pacers at the Spring Garden Ranch. She resumed her role as domestic engineer and joined the Women’s Club. Rita was a semi professional pianist and a founder of a Kitchen Band. She entertained at nursing homes, yacht clubs and the Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park social events, The Women’s Club and the Widow’s Club. Rita was an avid bridge player and enjoyed St. Peters Bible Studies and loved traveling to Grenoble France to visit grandchildren. She was a member of Deland Women’s Club, AWP Widow’s Club, Northern New York Chapter of the D’Youville College Alumni Association. She is survived by Rita (James) Marie Farrell, Mary (Michel) Jane Villot, Gilbert (Jacqueline) Michael Whalen, Greta Lynn (wired hair fox terrier); four grandchildren Nicholas J Whalen, Marc Villot, Eric Villot and Lo-An Villot. Please share a memory with the family through our on line guest book at www.lohmanfuneralhome.com

James Michael Kelley, 68, of Carthage, NY, passed away May 25, 2018, at home with his loved ones and members of Hospice of Jefferson County by his side.

A calling hour will be held 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will then take place in St. James Cemetery in Carthage.

He was born on February 21, 1950, in Finley, Ohio, the son of Charles W. Kelley, a decorated navy soldier of WWII who received the Purple Heart, and Nellie (Cerroni) Kelley, his loving mother, as well as fantastic cook, from Carthage.

Jimmy attended Augustinian Academy and graduated from Carthage Central Schools. After completion, he worked at Western Auto as a sales associate for many years. He owned a tree service out of Carthage and cut and delivered pulpwood to St. Regis paper company for years. In 1973 he joined the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police Officer stationed at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, being honorably discharged in 1973.

Jimmy loved the outdoors. He particularly loved fishing on the Black River. He enjoyed hiking, camping, boating and anything outdoors. He was a skilled archer and member of the Carthage Rod and Gun Club for many years.

He married Theresa Vintaloro on October 31, 1970. They had four children, Michele (Michael) Robbins of Dexter, NY; Jan Kelley, Rochester, NY; Jeannie (Kelley) Howell who sadly passed away in 2005 and Peter J. Kelley of Carthage NY. He is also survived by his brother and sister in law, Charles (Rebecca) Kelley and a sister Patricia Kelley; his grandsons Joshua Miller and Brandon Fargo all of Carthage NY. His brother-in-law Thomas (Betty) Vintaloro of Rochester, NY; two nieces Grace Kelley of New Jersey, Andrea (Vintaloro) Payne of Rochester and a nephew Jeffrey Vintaloro of Rochester and many great nieces and nephews and cousins.

James’ father Charles W. Kelley died when he was very young and his mother, Nellie (Cerroni) Kelley passed away on May 10, 2015.

Jimmy very much enjoyed reading the bible and bible studies with his friends. He was an accomplished guitarist on both bass and acoustic guitar and played in several bands over the years. James was also a skilled carpenter and loved woodworking. He enjoyed playing songs with his family and friends. He could fix and repair almost anything, machinery and otherwise. He had an adventurous spirit. Sadly, he will be missed roaming the North Country which is the only place he ever lived and loved.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Jefferson County 1398 Gotham Street Road Watertown, NY 13601.

Online condolences may be made at www.brucefh.com

COLTON — Arrangements for 74 year old Robert D. “Bob” Miller, a resident of 6634 County Rt. 24, Colton, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Colton. Mr. Miller passed away late Saturday evening at the St. Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg. A complete obituary for Bob will be available when finalized. The Buck Funeral Home in Colton is serving the family of Robert D. “Bob” Miller.

MASSENA – Mr. Robert W. LaValley, 96, of Stearns Street, passed away late Wednesday evening at the St. Regis Nursing Home.

Bob was born January 6, 1922 in Fine, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Rachel (Nichols) Compo. After the tragic death of his parents, he was adopted and raised by his aunt and uncle, Charles and Ida (Nichols) LaValley. He was a 1940 graduate of Massena Central School. On February 12, 1942, he married Doris M. Fincham at the Advent Christian Church with Rev. Albert Brooks officiating. Doris predeceased him on April 21, 2006. Shortly after his marriage, he was drafted into the US Army Air Corps entering active duty on November 28, 1942 at Fort Niagara, New York. He served as a Sergeant with the 400th AAF Base Unit. Before his discharge on February 9, 1946, he was awarded the World War Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.

In May 1941, he started working at Alcoa, where he continued until his retirement in June 1983 as a tool maker. In 1940, Bob joined the Advent Christian Church, where he served many offices throughout his lifetime and served as the President of the New York State Advent Christian Conference. Bob was also an active and life member of the Free and Accepted Masons Massena Lodge #513, serving as the Master Mason in 1993 and 1994. He was a member of the York and Scottish Rite Bodies and the Media Temple Shriners. Bob had a great love for traveling having visited 44 states, Mexico and 5 Central European countries. He also found great peace while camping and boating at his camp in Parishville on Allen’s Falls Flow.

Bob is survived by his three children, David LaValley of Manvel, North Dakota; Linda and David Myers of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; and Sharon and Gary Johnson of Massena; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; his sister, Jean Ann Cody of Hawaii; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Bob was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Robert LaValley on August 27, 1987; his brother, Bernard Compo; his sister, Ida Mae Sebring; and his dear friend and travel companion, Wilma Taylor.

Friends may call Friday 5-8:00 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 PM at the Northside Community Church with Rev. George Middleton officiating. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Louisville Community Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Northside Community Church Memorial Fund or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

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

Timothy Michael Reynolds III, 14, of Rodman, New York passed away on Saturday May 26th, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown.

Timmy was born in Watertown on April 6th, 2004 to Timothy Reynolds Jr. and Rebekah Sweet Reynolds.

Timmy was an eighth grader at South Jefferson middle school where he was a goalie on the lacrosse team and played in a summer league, and a member of the football team. When not on the playing field you could find Timmy riding ATVs, spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, or hanging out with his friends. Timmy was a good student and a great friend to everyone. He would do anything to make you smile. Timmy had plans to work with heavy equipment.

Timmy is survived by his parents and his siblings Karlisa, Saphira, and Kenan Reynolds (Rodman). He is also survived by his Paternal Grandmother Deborah Reynolds (Adams), Maternal Grandparents Mark Sr. and Annalee Sweet (Rodman), and Great-Grandmother Dorothy Pooler (Adams). He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a large extended family.

Timmy is predeceased by his grandfather Timothy M. Reynolds Sr.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5-8pm at Cleveland Funeral Home, 404 Sherman St, Watertown. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 4 pm at the Life Church of the Nazarene 535 Thompson Blvd, Watertown.

Online Condolences can be made at www.clevelandfuenralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Watertown Red & Black in memory of Timothy Reynolds III. Timmy was proud that his father was a member of the team for many years and he had hoped to play for the team as well.

Lee Hirschey died peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at The Glenridge, Sarasota, Florida. Lee was born in Watertown, NY to Alice and Charles Hirschey, January 20, 1936. He attended local schools and graduated from Manlius Military Academy secondary school in Manlius, NY. He attended Dartmouth College and graduated with a five year, Masters of Business Administration degree in 1958.

His career started in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania working for Container Corporation of America as a shift supervisor in their folding carton division. Soon after, he returned to the family business, Climax Manufacturing Company in Castorland, NY.

Lee held various positions including Shift Supervisor, Purchasing Manager and Manufacturing Manager. Lee was promoted to President and in 1971 became CEO. For over 48 years Lee and his brother, Urban Hirschey, ran Climax Manufacturing. They retired upon the sale of the company in 2008.

Lee was known and respected by all employees and was known for his acumen, expertise and personal approach to business. Lee believed that people were the Company’s greatest asset and treated all with value and respect. He strove for fairness when balancing the diverse and divergent needs of the business and concluded “he knew he succeeded when both parties were equally dissatisfied.”

Lee lived his life dedicated to Northern New York, building the communities and charitably supporting local charities. He always believed that giving locally had a greater impact than other regional and national organizations. He shared his talents with local organizations and boards.

His early attention focused on the Carthage community. He was soon elected to the Carthage School Board, followed closely by the Carthage Area Hospital board. He also was involved with the Carthage Branaugh Memorial Boys Club and instrumental in transitioning it to the Watertown Family YMCA so the facility could still benefit Carthage residents. He expanded his focus to the tri-county area when he joined the boards of the Development Authority of Northern New York, Northern New York Community Foundation and Pratt Northam Foundation. As a prominent local businessperson he also served on the boards of Knowlton Specialty Paper, Community Bank, NA, and Excellus BCBS.

After moving to Chippewa Bay, NY in 2000, he focused on preserving the regions heritage and legacy as an active board member of The Antique Boat Museum, The Frederick Remington Museum, and the Nature Conservancy. Lee was also a very active member of the Young Presidents Organization which took him around the world sharing business opportunities and challenges.

Personally, Lee had many interests and enjoyed many adventures. He was an avid sailor starting as a child at Lake Brantingham and as an adult on Lake Ontario, the Eastern Seaboard and the Caribbean. He participated in numerous Race Weeks in Antigua and even cruised the South Pacific. He spent most of his life skiing at Snow Ridge and often returned to his favorite destinations, Stowe, Vermont and Aspen, Colorado. His greatest skiing achievement was Helicopter Skiing in the Bugaboos.

Lee also enjoyed hunting birds. He was a lifelong fixture at Carpenter Point Hunting Club in Wolfe Island, Ontario as well as traveling frequently to Georgia and Argentina. While he loved the relationship with nature, he felt the comradery of hunting with friends and family provided the greatest reward. His proudest recreational achievement was completing the New York City Marathon with his wife, Debby, in 1981.

Lee is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Debby Bryant Hirschey, Sarasota, Florida; his children Charles Dixon Hirschey (Julie) Champion and Sarah Hirschey Miller, Watertown; step-sons Todd DeVito, (Greenville, NC), Darren DeVito (Bradenton, FL); and grandchildren Kelsey DeVito, Ian Miller and Collin Hirschey. He is also survived by his loving brother, Urban Hirschey (Sally), Cape Vincent, as well as sister Lisbeth Hirschey (Don), Glenfield. He was Predeceased by his sister Judith Brooks, Florida.

Arrangements are with the Cleveland funeral home. Calling hours will be held Thursday June 21st from 4-7. In lieu of flowers we welcome donations to the Lee Hirschey Memorial Fund at The Northern New York Community Foundation 131 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 or to your favorite local charities.

Carol Gustafson (81) passed away peacefully on May 14th in Sarasota, FL with family by her side. Born as Carol Ann Cavanaugh, daughter of the late Thomas and Leona (Dumas) Cavanaugh of Bombay, NY, Carol will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.

She graduated from Bombay High School, the State University of New York at Potsdam with a BS degree, Teachers’ College, Columbia University, New York with a MA degree and from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT with a 6th year certificate in Administration and Supervision.

“Mrs. G” taught music in Spring Valley, Waterford and Mamaroneck, NY, and then Connecticut in the Bethel School System (Berry Elementary, Middle & High School) for 29 years. She took great pride in her choirs. She was Chair of the Bethel Music Department from 1985 until her retirement from Bethel in 1997. When she retired from public school teaching, she taught part time at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury for 6 years.

Carol and her husband of 54 years, William, left Southbury, CT in 2010 to retire in Venice and then Sarasota, FL, her home at the time of passing. She is survived by William and two children; daughter, Kristin Mary of Haskell, NJ and son, William, Jr and his wife, Margaret, and grandson, Jack Gustafson, of Chappaqua, NY. One brother and his wife, William and Marge Cavanaugh of Bombay, NY, predecease her. She is survived by her brother, Jay Cavanaugh and his wife Norma of Punta Gorda, FL and two sisters, Mary DeMent and Peggy Kennedy, of Oswego, NY; and many wonderful nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Carol was a member of the Church of the Incarnation Roman Catholic Church of Sarasota. A funeral mass will be held there at 9:30 am on June 4th, followed by burial services at Sarasota National Cemetery. Carol’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society and CurePSP.

Mr. Lloyd L. Barrigar, 96, of Pierrepont passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 while in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Lloyd was born, January 1, 1922 in Pierrepont, the son of the late Sylvanus and Carrie (Austin) Barrigar. On August 10, 1944, Lloyd married Lillian Phillips at the home of her parents in Pierrepont, where the couple resided their entire married life. Lloyd honorably served his county in the US Army from 1945-1947 during World War II. Lloyd worked for 30 years at Jones & Laughlin Steel in Star Lake, retiring in 1977. All the while and after his retirement, he worked the family farm.

He was a past member of the Canton Masonic Lodge and the Boondockers Snowmobile Club. Lloyd enjoyed playing cards and square dancing, he also loved to hunt and fish and a lot of that was done while at camp in Cranberry Lake which he owned for 48 years.

Lloyd is survived by two sons, Lloyd (Kris) Barrigar and Larry (Elaine) Barrigar, all of Pierrepont; two daughters, Betty O’Shea of Russell and Linda Pusateri of Norfolk; a brother, Harry E. Barrigar of Odessa, NY; a sister, Mary Duggan of Greenvile, NC; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Lillian on April 25, 2018; by a son, Keith; two son-in-law’s, Bruce O’Shea and Mario Pusateri; two brothers, George and Calvin Barrigar and a sister, Ruth Phillips.

Calling hours for Lloyd will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton; and again, on Friday morning from 11:00 am till 12:00 noon. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 12:00 pm at the funeral home followed by burial in the Beech Plains Cemetery, Pierrepont.

Contributions in Lloyd’s memory may be made to the Pierrepont Volunteer Fire Department; 62 Old County Road; Canton, New York 13617 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley; 6805 US Highway 11; Potsdam, New York 13676.

Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. Arrangements for Mr. Lloyd L. Barrigar are under the care of the O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton.

BICE - Worth, NY — The burial for Norma June Bice, 88, longtime resident of Worth, who died January 14, 2018 will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, in the Rural Cemetery, Adams, with Rev. Martin Cline officiating. Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home Funeral Home.

LASHOMB - Spring Burial with full Military Honors for Mr. Victor L. LaShomb who passed away on December 13, 2017, will be held on Friday June 1, 2018 at 11:00 am in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Brasher Falls NY. Phillips Memorial Home is handling the arrangements for Victor LaShomb

MONIERE - Spring Burial for Mr. Kenneth J. Moniere who passed away on January 7, 2018 will be held on Friday June 1, 2018 at 10:00 am in Calvary Cemetery, Massena NY. Phillips Memorial Home is handling the arrangements for Kenneth Moniere.

PICKERING - STAR LAKE – Harold William Pickering, Sr., age 91, of Star Lake, passed away on March 20, 2018 at his son’s winter home in Florida. His funeral Mass will be held at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Star Lake on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Fine. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with French Family Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

SNIDER - Elwood “Duke” Snider, 81 who died January 11th will be buried Saturday June 2nd at 11:00 am at Dexter Cemetery. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.

THOMPSON - A graveside service for Tina M. Thompson will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 2nd in Brookside Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson passed away on March 28th at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Stanley Majak, 97, Watertown, passed away Friday, May 25th at the Hospice House at the Ellis Farm in Watertown.

Mr. Majak was born in Hartford, CT, a son to Walter and Bertha Majak. He moved to Utica, NY in his early years with his family. He graduated from Utica Free Academy where he lettered in basketball and track and field. After graduating from high school, Stanley worked at Remington Arms Manufacturing until joining the US Army in 1942. He served in the European and Northern African Theaters during WW II and was honorably discharged in 1945. Stanley furthered his education, receiving his bachelor’s degree from the Utica College branch of Syracuse University.

Mr. Majak was a teacher in the Business / Business math department at Watertown High School from 1950 until retiring in 1983.

Stanley married Margaret Bull March 19, 1949 at the Rutland Congregational Church. Mrs. Majak passed away on January 29th, 2009.

He was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and attended the Rutland Congregational Church.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Walter H. and Kristine Majak, Clayton; two grandsons and their wives, Kristopher (Carolynn) Majak, Charlotte, NC, and Dr. Andrew (Felicia) Majak, Watertown; 3 great grandchildren, Carter, Reese and Mirabel. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret, a daughter Elizabeth Ann Majak and a sister Wanda Majak.

There will be no calling hours. Burial services will be held for the convenience of the family in Maple Hill Cemetery, Town of Rutland. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Jefferson County of the Town of Watertown Fire Department.

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

Robert L. Guyette, 89, of 222 State St. died Monday evening, May 28, 2018 at his residence where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Bob was born in Lowville on March 30, 1929, the son of the late Ronald and Laura Campany Guyette. Following his education, he joined the U.S. Navy on August 1, 1946 and served until February 3, 1950. He married the former Anna Marie Rahr on August 29, 1949 in Norfolk, Virginia. Anna Marie died on February 16, 2006. Bob worked at Carthage Papermakers for 18 years, Carthage Machine Shop and retired as a Treatment Plant Operator for James River in 1993. For many years the couple lived at 22 Liberty St. in West Carthage.

Bob was a life member of the BPOE # 1762 of Carthage, VFW Post # 7227 of Carthage, American Legion Post # 789 of Carthage and a member of the Benevolent Company of the West Carthage Vol. Fire Dept. He was an avid bowler in his day, a New York Yankees fan and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by a daughter and her husband; Robin and Terry Liberty of Peru, NY, three sons and their wives; Randy and Deanna Guyette of West Carthage, Robert and Enza Guyette of Fayetteville, GA and Brad and Rachel Guyette of Copenhagen, 10 grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Barbara Guyette of Myrtle Beach and Donna Guyette of Carthage, a brother-in-law, Steve Pleskach of Lowville and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Pleskach and Juanita Brown and 3 brothers, Richard, Gary and Raymond Guyette.

Funeral services will be held at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00am with the Rev. Jane E. Wagner officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Hillside Cemetery, Champion. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Memorial services will be conducted by the Elks at 6:00pm, American Legion at 6:30pm and the VFW at 6:45 pm on Thursday evening.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dick Guyette Golf Classic, c/o Randy Guyette, 43 High St., Carthage, NY 13619 or the Honor Flight c/o American Legion Post # 789, 415 West St. Carthage, NY 13619.

To leave an online condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.

Harrisville: Gary V. Smith 64 of Lake Bonaparte passed away Monday Feb. 5th, 2018 in Zephyrhills FL. He was under Hospice, with his loving wife of 42 years by his side. Survived by two sisters Sharon Tabolt Castorland Hushon Vincent (deceased) Sandra Irish & Russell, Lowville, mother Loretta Smith (deceased) father Victor Smith (deceased) Aunts, Uncles, Brother in laws, sister in laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He worked at Climax for 25 years until he became ill. Loved playing music, played in bands, rode Motorcycles, boating, fishing, swimming, bowled in leagues, member of Elks, traveled & spent time with wife and sisters. He left behind a longtime friend and fiddle player Rick Streeter, a good (great) friend Bob, band members, friends, his cat Sassy, and all that touched his life. Love time in Florida in the winter and Lake Bonaparte in the summer. There will be a memorial service June 2nd, 2018 at Beaver Falls Methodist Church time 1:00 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

NORWOOD—Funeral Services for 86 year old Nina J. House Spencer, a resident of Norwood, will be held Saturday June 2, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood with Rev. Lee Sweeney presiding. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 3-7 p.m. Mrs. Spencer passed away on May 28, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A complete obituary will be available when finalized. The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Nina J. House Spencer.

GOUVERNEUR- Mildred E. Barr, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

There will be a graveside service Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Cemetery on Black Lake. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Mildred was born on August 25, 1927 in Barnes Corners, NY to the late George and Annis (Stafford) Waite. She attended the Seven X Nine School in Barnes Corners and Copenhagen High School.

Mildred married Richard F. Barr on June 20, 1946 at the groom’s parents house. Richard passed away on June 30, 2011 after the couple had celebrated 65 years of marriage. Mildred was a childcare provider for many local families over the years. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and cooking, but mostly was devoted to her home and family.

Surviving are three sons, Larry and Deborah of Spragueville, David “Lee” Barr and his companion, Lindy Tuzzolino of Cleveland, NY and Alan and Amy L. (Infield) Barr of Gouverneur; a daughter and son-in-law, Amy M. and Gary Meier of Tamaqua, PA; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Mildred is predeceased by two brothers, Willard and Clifford Waite; two sisters, Gertrude Loucks and Evelyn VanCour and a great granddaughter, Courtney Barr.

Donations may be made in Mildred’s memory to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Funeral arrangements for Jack Regan, of Canton are incomplete at this time and are under the care of the O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton. A complete obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Utica – Florence S. (Szczygiel) Jones, 99, passed away on May 29, 2018.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Rd., Utica. Funeral services will be Friday, June 1, 2018, at a time to be announced. A full obituary will follow.

Michael A. Macey 60, of Mesa, Arizona and formerly of Hannawa Falls, passed away May 23rd at Desert Banner Trauma Center in Mesa, Arizona after sustaining fatal injuries in a multi vehicle accident on US HWY 60 in Mesa.

There will be no calling hours. A private burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service.

Michael is survived by his wife of 25 years Diana Coffin, step children Jennifer Kennen of Idaho, Jason Moch of Oregon, grandchildren Carly and Derrick. He is also survived by his mother Marcia Macey of Potsdam, sisters Kyle and Larry Colby of Norwood, Laura and Michael of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Robert Macey.

Michael was born March 7, 1958 in Willimantie, CT, son of Robert and Marcia. He was a 1976 graduate of Potsdam Central High School. He married Diana Coffin in San Francisco, CA in 1995. They lived in Arizona where Michael was a store manager at Titlemax in Mesa.

Michael will be deeply missed by all that knew him. And will surely be remembered for his sense of humor, his love for his family, and that sparkle in his eye. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Charity on one’s choice. On line condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.

Donald Lashomb, 93, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 26 in Colleyville, Texas. His wife Beatrice was by his side.

The youngest of ten children, Donald was born to Franklin Thomas Lashomb and his wife Sarah Perrault on Friday, June 20, 1924 in Buckton, NY.

On August 3, 1943 he married Marion Leona Monica in Hopkinton, NY; together they raised four children. Their marriage lasted until Marion’s death on March 23, 1980.

He served in the United States Army during the end of the Second World War, stationed in Japan as an acting tech sergeant in the motor pool.

In 1953 Don began working in the plastics industry, first as a partner with J. Hardman & Son and then on his own, founding Rockland Form-A-Plastics Inc. in 1963 in Pearl River, NY. He and his wife moved his business to Cranberry Lake in 1965 and also began operating the Evergreen Hotel (restaurant and bar) at that time.

He married his second wife, Beatrice Cabillo, on February 4, 1984 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

An engineer at heart, Don was a businessman known for his love of conversation and making deals large and small. Being an avid hunter and enjoying flea markets, he kept busy throughout his life. For years he maintained homes in three states concurrently, spending most of his time in Texas during the last few decades.

He is survived by his wife Bea, his daughter Rita Marie and husband Harold Joseph Refici of Troy, his son Donald II and wife Cynthia of Cranberry Lake, his daughter Theresa Anne (Terri) Smith of Cranberry Lake, his daughter Cynthia Mary and husband William Yaeger of Orwell, as well as nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Cranberry Lake Cemetery Association and Leukemia Texas (https://www.leukemiatexas.org)

Arrangements are with the Hawley Funeral Home in Star Lake. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 1-3, with a funeral service afterward. A graveside service will follow at the Cranberry Lake Cemetery. Friends and family may gather at the Cranberry Lake Fire Hall following the services for a celebration of life.