James S. “Joe” Littlefield, 79, of Clayton passed away after a brief illness at Samaritan Medical Center on Wednesday evening, September 26, 2018.

At his request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial in Depauville Cemetery will be at his family’s convenience. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton.

Joe was born in the town of Clayton on June 26, 1939, son of Harold G. and Anna McDougall Littlefield and he was educated in Clayton schools. For many years he assisted running the family farm on County Rt. 5. Joe later worked for the Dept. of Environmental Conservation in the maintenance department for ten years. He enjoyed car racing and NASCAR, gardening and landscaping, and farm work.

Joe is survived by his five siblings, Harold W. “Bill” Littlefield, Great Falls, MT, Charles E. Littlefield and wife, Joyce, Tampa, FL, Joyce A. Papin and husband, Peter G., Redwood, Ronald Littlefield and wife, Kathie L., Clayton, and Terry K. Littlefield and wife, Jacqueline, Clayton and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by four siblings, Jerry E. Littlefield, Dan G. “Tuffy” Littlefield, Joanne Bazinet, and Randy Littlefield.

In lieu of flowers Joe’s family request you make a charitable donation to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to his family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

BRASHER FALLS – Dorothea Susan Badenhausen, M.D., 10 Church Street South, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at home, surrounded by friends and family. She had been ill for several years.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours were held Thursday September 27th, from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM. A Community Tribute in Honor of Dr. Susan was Celebrated on Friday September 28th at 11:00 AM at the Badenhausen Library, located at 4 Main Street in Brasher Falls. Burial will take place at the convenience of her family at New Dorp Moravian Cemetery in Staten Island.

“Dr Susan,” as she was known to her many patients and friends, was born on May 19, 1935, on Staten Island, New York, to Dorothea and Walter E. Badenhausen.

Dr. Badenhausen attended Staten Island Academy and graduated from Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut in 1957. She served as a research professional at Columbia University, at the Rockefeller Institute and Harvard University from 1957-1967. In 1971 she received her Doctor of Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine. Her internships and residencies were served at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. She was the co-author of many articles in professional journals.

Dr. Badenhausen came to St. Lawrence County in 1975 where she established a Partnership in Health Care practice with her partner, Joann M. Spatafora. This medical partnership was unique in the region at that time and was affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital where Dr. Badenhausen was a longtime physician. She received the Distinguished Service and Recognitions Awards from the hospital in 2007-2008.

In addition to their medical practice, Badenhausen and Spatafora formed an organic farm on 350 acres off the Hopson Road in the Town of Brasher, where through the years they enlisted the help of many agricultural interns from Cornell University. The farm was a vital part of a regional organic growing movement. Spatafora died in 2001 from complications of ALS.

Dr. Badenhausen was the Physician Director for the Potsdam Nursing Home and physician for the Sunmount Residential Center on Bayley Road, Massena. She was school physician for Parishville-Hopkinton Central School and public health officer for the towns of Brasher, Stockholm, Hopkinton and Lawrence. In addition, she served on the Board of Health for St. Lawrence County, a vital team for ensuring the public’s health and safety.

Dr. Badenhausen was an active member of the community. She was involved Triple J Bowling team and the Potsdam Community Chorus, where she sang with the altos.

Through the years she was vitally interested in the health and well-being of the community she served including access to culture and education. Through her generous funding, doors opened in 2014 to the Badenhausen Branch of the Massena Public Library, Main Street, Brasher Falls, giving Tri-Town residents access to books, magazines, computers, and children’s activities.

She was also a founding member of St. Regis Realty, a corporation dedicated to the redevelopment of Main Street, Brasher Falls. She was a major investor in forming the North Country Showcase, a new corporation dedicated to strengthening local crafters and artists.

She loved opera, Chinese food, and the movies. Since her early years, she was also an avid Yankees fan. In 2017 Dr. Badenhausen, along with her friends, had a front row seat at Yankee Stadium when Aaron Judge broke Babe Ruth’s home run record, hitting his 52nd homer of the season.

“Dr. Susan” was well known for her tenderness and care concerning her patients during her 30-plus years of service; she remained one of the few physicians anywhere who still made house calls, even in the middle of a North Country winter. Her black leather medical bag remains packed and ready in her home in Brasher Falls.

Dr. Badenhausen is survived by two brothers, Dr. Walter E. (Gerri) Badenhausen, Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky, and Otto Peter (LaThoriel) Badenhausen, St. Charles, Illinois; a niece, Traci Badenhausen, Louisville; cousins Emilia Garcia Carlson, New Jersey; Mignon Gunther Kolb, Rhode Island; Edmund Garcia, Connecticut, and their families. She was predeceased by a younger brother Michael D. Badenhausen, California, and one nephew, Walter E. (Jay) Badenhausen, III, Louisville.

In addition to her immediate family, acquaintances and caregivers, Dr. Susan is survived by her longtime friends Karen St. Hilaire and Patricia McKeown, Massena; and William and Sheila Alguire, also Massena, plus many others she considered family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Susan’s honor to: Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US HWY 11 Potsdam, NY 13676; Tri-Town Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 238 Brasher Falls, NY 13613 or to CurePSP 1206 York Road, Suite L-4 Lutherville, MD 21093, https://www.psp.org.

Memories and condolences can be shared at www.hammillfh.com.

Brasher Falls – The family of Esther Russell, 84, sadly announce her passing on September 25, 2018 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. They have entrusted arrangements with Hammill Funeral Home.

Esther was born Janet Ester Cummings on May 17, 1934 in Brasher, daughter of the late Harry T. and Lena E. (Colby) Cummings. She graduated from St Joseph’s Academy in Brasher Falls. On January 25, 1955, she was united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony to Douglas W. Russell at St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher Falls. They shared 63 years together of their blessed union, enjoying the blessing of their daughter, love, laughter and mutual respect.

She was a secretary at ALCOA for ten years and went on to SUNY @ Potsdam, as a Senior Library Clerk, retiring after 31 years. Esther had many hobbies; she enjoyed golfing, painting, playing games of chance (always seems to enjoy a winning day), and she loved nature with a special admiration of cardinals. She was blessed with a great family, who all adored her. She had a angelic nature, whose kindness and support for others will never be forgotten by everyone who filled her life. She received the grace of attending Mass at St. Patrick’s Church and was active for many years in the Altar and Rosary Society. Her faith helped her cope with the passing of their daughter, Jennifer Burns, of Scottville on March 12 2017, keeping her precious memory close to her heart.

Esther is survived by her loving husband, Douglas, her brother, Harry and Joyce Cummings of Winthrop, her grandson, Christopher and Rose Greene of Rochester, her step-grandchildren, A.J. Burns of NC and Austin Burns of CA, her son-in-law, David Burns of Scottsville, three great grandchildren, Max Greene, PJ Greene, Briela Greene, many nieces and nephews.

Esther’s Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Garry Giroux on Monday, October 1, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher Falls at 10 am. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery at the convenience of her family.

Those wishing to express an act of kindness in Esther’s honor, please consider donations to Tri Town Rescue Squad or St. Patrick’s Church.

Memories and condolences can be shared with her family at www.hammillfh.com.

Lucile B. Nadelen, 92, of Watertown passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at Samaritan Summit Village.

Calling hours will be held at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown on Wednesday, October 3, from 9 - 11AM. A prayer service will follow at 11:15AM at the funeral home and the funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church at 12:00PM with Rev. Steven Murray, pastor, presiding. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum.

Lucile was born in Clayton on April 18, 1926, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Charlebois Donohue. The family moved to Watertown and she attended Watertown schools. On September 1, 1945 she married Ross F. “Tater” Nadelen at St. Patrick’s Church, and he passed March 10, 2007. She was a homemaker for her family.

She was a communicant of Holy Family Church, where she was an active volunteer and was a volunteer for Catholic Charities, transferring babies in the north country. Lucile also volunteered for the North Country Children’s Clinic, Board of Elections, and was a Girl Scout Leader for sixteen years. She enjoyed bowling, was a Board member of the 600 Club, and secretary for three bowling leagues. She also enjoyed snowmobiling, snow shoeing, camping, dancing, sewing, crocheting, and doing Russian embroidery. With her husband, Lucile enjoyed their camp near Chase’s Lake and their fifth-wheel and motor home.

She is survived by her son, Gary F. Nadelen, Watertown; daughter, Margaret M. Moromisato, CA; daughter-in-law, Barbara A. Nadelen, Hastings; seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her husband, Tater, Lucile was predeceased by her two sons, W. Martin Nadelen, May 5, 1950 and Paul R. Nadelen, December 22, 2013, and her brother, Paul F. Donohue, October 10, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, her family would like contributions in her name to the Heritage Fund at Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop St., Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences to her family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Massena: Joyce M. Dumas-Perry, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice, late Thursday evening. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A memorial Mass will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday October 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Tojo Chacko presiding. A full obituary will be to follow. For more information please visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com.

Gouverneur – Dorothy R. Macaulay, 88, passed away on Saturday in Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1-3 pm with a funeral service at 3 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Piché, Chad Justin, 44, of Clearwater, FL died September 26, 2018 in his home. Born July 22, 1974 in Watertown, NY. He is the son of Mary Dietrich, Lowville, NY and Gary Piché, Depauville, NY.

Chad was a graduate of the International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa FL, in 2009, with honors and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Recording Arts. He received an Associate of Arts Degree of Liberal Arts, Jefferson Community College in Watertown NY. He worked a studio engineer, creative director, A/V Engineer Producer, with countless professionals in the Audio, Film, Live Sound Reinforcement/Media Industry. He has worked with platinum award-winning songwriters and Grammy nominated recording artists.

Chad was the founder of the Parental Alienation and Awareness, Facebook group as well as the composer and lyricist of “The River Black”, a compilation of 100 songs.

Chad loved music and creating videos and was a multi-talented creative artist and entrepreneur and an advocate for wellness.

He is survived by his son Taylor Clough; grandson, Brandon; brother, Troy A. Piché; two step-brothers, Dillon and Aaron; step-sister, Destiny; aunts, Debbie Nygard and Diane Martin; grandmother, Marie Piché; niece, Emily Piché; nephew, Joshua Piché; and many loving cousins, friends and extended family. He is also survived by his companion of six years, Dean Reetor and their felines, Koa and Jasper.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 4-5pm followed by a service officiated by Reverend Martin Preston at 5pm. All at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Palm Harbor, FL.

Another service will be held at the Christian Life Center in Chaumont, NY. The date is yet to be determined.

GREAT BEND – Betty Louise Stiles, 87, passed away peacefully Friday evening, September 28, 2018 at home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Betty Lou was born on July 5, 1931 in Potsdam to Leroy and Ruth (Harper) Manford. She graduated from Heuvelton Central School and went on to attend the Central City Business Institute for Secretarial. She worked as a secretary for Sterlings in Ogdensburg.

Betty married her childhood sweetheart Paul G. Stiles on June 21, 1952. She was primarily a homemaker after having children.

She enjoyed garage sales and reading. She was a long-time member of the Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church and was active in the choir.

She is survived by four children, Kim Stiles, Shelley (Randall) Stevens, Christopher Stiles and Brent Stiles. Her oldest daughter Denise (Michael) Streeter, died in May 2015 She is also survived by two brothers, James and Jerry Manford, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Paul who died on February 7, 2017 as well as a sister, Mona Flack and a brother, Gary Manford.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018 from 4:00-5:30 PM at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. A Memorial Service will be held at Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church, behind the Stefanos in Great Bend at 6:00 PM on Monday, following the calling hours. All are welcome to a Celebration of Life reception at the Carthage American Legion Post 789 after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church, Great Bend.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. Condolences may be made online at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.

SHARON LEE SHERMAN - OCTOBER 9TH 1941 - SEPTEMBER 26TH 2018

Sharon Lee Sherman, age 76, of Edmonton, Ky., former resident of Sackets Harbor, N.Y., died Wednesday Sept. 26, at Metcalfe County Health Care Center.

Sharon is the daughter of the late George F. and Betty Planty Clark. She grew up in Dexter and Watertown and in the summer of 1958 she married the love of her life Royal E. Sherman. Shortly after they married they moved to Sackets Harbor, New York.

While Royal worked 34 years on Fort Drum as fire fighter and in the National Guard, Sharon was a stay at home mom raising five boys. She loved to make clothes for them and as they grew up and had children of their own, she would make outfits for them to wear. In her free time she enjoyed reading history books about the local area and the War of 1812. She had Royal purchase an entire set of Encyclopedia which she read cover to cover and shared with her grandchildren information that she gleaned. She loved re-reading some of her favorite books like “Gone with the Wind”. In her later years of life she enjoyed reminiscing around the dinner table while enjoying a cup of coffee with her family and friends. She loved watching classic John Wayne movies like “McLintock” and “The Quiet Man”. She enjoyed canning and making jams and jelly. She cooked for Senior’s in Sackets Harbor before moving N.C.

She and Royal made a few moves with their children before settling down in Kentucky, where they enjoyed the warmer weather, and some of their grandchildren that lived nearby.

She was predeceased by her younger brother George in 1971. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; her four sisters Colleen Patton, Bonnie Denney, Patricia Giles all of NYand Marie Taylor of Missouri.

Her Five sons Bruce and his wife Cherry (Florida) David and his wife Diana (Watertown) Royal II (Kentucky), Kenneth and his wife Leslie (North Carolina), Randy and his wife Kathy (Oklahoma) and finally her 14 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.

We love you! We will miss you, thank you for how you impacted our lives. Until we see you again...

The service will be held on Wednesday October 3rd @ 10 am, Union Cemetery in Adams Center.

A celebration of her life will follow at Adams Center Baptist Church; the residing Pastor is Richard Hardy.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to American Diabetes Association in memory of Sharon.

Patsy L. Chiumento, 93, Calcium died September 28, 2018, at his home, where he lived with his daughter, Judy Spencer. Arrangements with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. are incomplete. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com.

Richard W. Martin, Jr., passed away, September 29, 2018, at Samaritan Summit Village. Arrangements are incomplete with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

MASSENA – Mr. Robert E. Larche, 86, a longtime resident of Urban Drive, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, September 28, 2018 at the Leo Care Center of St. Ann’s Home in Rochester.

Among his survivors are his wife of 61 years, Betty; his sons, David, Michael, and Kenneth and their families.

Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena on Tuesday 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jack L. Downs and Rev. Mark Reilly, con-celebrating. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.

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

A complete obituary will be published when available.

Sharon “Kay” Adams, of Chaumont, New York passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Kay ended her brave battle with cancer at home, surrounded by her dear family and friends.

Kay was born November 8, 1946 at Paxton, IL. Her parents were Francis and Bernadine Collins Adams.

She leaves behind her 3 children: Aaron ( Ashley ) Goodrich, Evansville, Indiana, Angelia “Angie” (Steven) Phillips, Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Jason (Arnie) Pulido, Daly City, California. She created special memories for all of her kids, from her terrible cooking to her tremendous love of Christmas.

She also leaves siblings Linda (Bill) Gandy, Sibley, IL, John W. (Kirsten) Anderson, Watertown, NY, and Richard (Lisa) Anderson, Dexter, NY, as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and cousins.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, brothers, David (Emily) Adams and Delmar Anderson, and grandson, Michael Phillips.

Everywhere she lived she left many memorable friends who remained her friends all her life. She spent the most time in Vacaville, California, making a new start for her young family and setting the example for a strong single mother in the 1970’s. There, remarried, Kay created a home full of love and coziness, being most proud of her fruit orchard and rose garden.

One of Kay’s favorite jobs that she spoke of often was her time as a Domestic Missionary Outreach at World Vision in Federal Way, Washington. She considered herself blessed to have been employed there while the founder, Robert Pierce, was still active. She greatly enjoyed the times he would walk around, stop, and visit with the employees, who he considered the backbone of the company. She made many friends while on the phone telling them about the work of this special nonprofit Christian organization.

She was an active member of the Emmanuel Congregational Church of Watertown, NY, having served as a Deacon with her dog Linus for many years.

Kay had many passions in her life, from her special wink to all her nieces and nephews, Dr. Pepper, and indulging in her her insane amount of watching QVC.

Calling Hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home on 632 State St. in Watertown, N.Y.

Kay will be put to rest on Friday Oct 5th, 2018 in Gibson City Drummer Township Cemetery, Gibson City, IL. The service will open to the public for family and friends.

The family wishes to thank all friends and family that assisted in her care during the past year. A special thank you to Deonna McCollom and Carol Dadona for their dear friendship and wonderful care is in order, along with immense gratitude and appreciation for the staff of Jefferson County Hospice.

Kay listened to a different drummer. Kay’s theme song was, “I did it my way”. All who really knew her, knew this.

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

Massena: Howard B. Brouse, of Bishop Ave., passed away early Saturday morning at UVM Medical Center, surrounded by the loving care of his family. The family has entrusted his arrangements to the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A full obituary to follow in the next edition.

MASSENA – Mr. Robert E. Larche, 86, a longtime resident of Urban Drive, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, September 28, 2018 at the Leo Care Center of St. Ann’s Home in Rochester.

Among his survivors are his wife of 61 years, Betty; his sons, David, Michael, and Kenneth and their families.

Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena on Tuesday 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jack L. Downs and Rev. Mark Reilly, con-celebrating. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.

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

A complete obituary will be published when available.

Piché, Chad Justin, 44, of Clearwater, FL died September 26, 2018 in his home. Born July 22, 1974 in Watertown, NY. He is the son of Mary Dietterich, Lowville, NY and Gary Piché, Depauville, NY. Chad was a graduate of the International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa FL, in 2009, with honors and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Recording Arts. He received an Associate of Arts Degree of Liberal Arts, Jefferson Community College in Watertown NY in 2000. He worked a studio engineer, creative director, A/V Engineer Producer, with countless professionals in the Audio, Film, Live Sound Reinforcement/Media Industry. He has worked with platinum award-winning songwriters and Grammy nominated recording artists.

Chad was the founder of the Parental Alienation and Awareness, Facebook group as well as the composer and lyricist of “The River Black”, a compilation of 100 songs.

Chad loved music and creating videos and was a multi-talented creative artist and entrepreneur and an advocate for wellness.

He is survived by his son Taylor Clough; grandson, Brandon; brother, Troy A. Piché; two step-brothers, Dillon and Aaron; step-sister, Destiny; aunts, Debbie Nygard and Diane Martin; grandmother, Marie Piché; niece, Emily Piché; nephew, Joshua Piché; and many loving cousins, friends and extended family. He is also survived by his companion of six years, Dean Rector and their felines, Koa and Jasper.

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 4-5pm followed by a service officiated by Reverend Martin Preston at 5pm. All at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Palm Harbor, FL.

Another service will be held at the Christian Life Center in Chaumont, NY. The date is yet to be determined.

Gouverneur — Dorothy Ruth Macaulay, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Gouverneur Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with a funeral service at 3:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Rev. James Warrington, pastor of Macomb Community Wesleyan Church officiating and private burial in Oldsville Cemetery, Macomb.

Dorothy was born in Lyons Falls on December 8, 1929, the daughter of Howard and Nellie Gaddis.

She married George A. Macaulay on January 25, 1948.

The couple operated the family farm on the Yellow Lake Road, and Dorothy worked at E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur as a ward clerk for 33 years.

Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, baking, and sharing her favorite recipes with her family, such as teaching them her secrets to homemade doughnuts or cabbage rolls. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her three children Michael and Brenda Macaulay of Fowler, Linda and Donald Reynolds of Albion, George and Joni Macaulay of Pleasant Lake, her companion Wallace Sibley of Gouverneur, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Dorothy is predeceased by her husband George, her sisters Helen Macaulay and Gwen DeGrace, and her grandson Richard Macaulay.

Memorial donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Gouverneur Hospital, 77 W. Barney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Patsy L. Chiumento, 93, of Calcium, died September 28, 2018, at his home, where he lived with his daughter, Judy Spencer.

Mr. Chiumento was born October 28, 1924, in Woburn, MA, son of Frank and Laura Tancreti Chiumento. He attended local schools and married Mary M. Latona, on April 5, 1954, in Ventnor City, New Jersey. Mrs. Chiumento died May 11, 2008.

Mr. Chiumento enlisted in the United States Army on April 12, 1943. During WWII and Korea; he served with the 504th Airborne Infantry Medical Company and during the Vietnam War served in Thailand, with Headquarters Company 538th Engineering Battalion. Mr. Chiumento was a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor. His twenty four year career included many duty stations including Fort Drum. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He enjoyed gambling; especially cards games, hunting, fishing and gardening.

Mr. Chiumento is survived by two sons and their wives, John (Kathy), Olive Branch, Miss. Frank (Amy), Watertown, a daughter, Judy Spencer, Calcium, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Anita Chiumento Parish, Watertown, several nieces and nephews, and a close family friend Ralph Soluri, Watertown. A brother John, three sisters, Toni Rhynhart, Rose Wolf, Carmella Stellar and a son in-law, George Spencer (January 2018) all died before him.

Calling hours will be Wednesday at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 am at the funeral home with Rev. Christopher Looby officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, E. Syracuse, NY 13057. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com.

Massena: Howard B. Brouse, of Bishop Ave., passed away early Saturday morning (Sept. 29, 2018) at UVM Medical Center, surrounded by the loving care of his family. Howard was 63 years old. Family and friends are welcome to call the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena on Tuesday (Oct. 2, 2018) from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. A funeral Mass will take place 11:00 A.M. Wednesday morning (Oct. 3, 2018) at the Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ with Judith A. Van Kennen officiating. Burial with full military honors to be held at the convenience of the family in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, NY.

Howard was born to the Late Howard A. and Anna Mae MacPherson on May 17, 1955 in Massena, NY. He attended Massena Schools graduating from Massena Central in 1973. Throughout his younger time spent in Massena, he helped with the family moving company. Later he enlisted in the United States Airforce in 1974. He used his experiences as an airman, to travel the world and visit far-off destinations. Later meeting his future bride Jeannine LaBarge and taking her hand in marriage on his birthday May 17, 1980 at St. Mary’s Church in Massena. Always up for an adventure Howard continued his career with the military for over 20 years and participated with pride and dedication being honorably discharged in 1995. Howard then became a carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was employed with the USPS until his retirement in 2016. Howards had a need to serve others, and he continued when he began work later that year at Phillips Memorial Home.

A member of the Massena Pistol Club, Massena Rod and Gun Club, where he held a chair on the board of directors, member of Massena VFW Post # 1143, an active participant in The Massena Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 20 years, also holding a chair as an trustee and could be found at the many elementary schools during Fire Prevention Week, teaching kids the importance of fire safety. Howard was also named Massena Fireman of the year in 2007.

Howard is survived by his loving and caring wife, Jeannine and their two children, Danielle R. Lightbown, of Ithaca, NY and Gregory H. and wife Anna Brouse of Geneva, NY along with three grandchildren; Ashlyn E. Lightbown, Colin H. and Jacob S. Brouse. Also surviving Howard is his mother In-law Eileen LaBarge of Massena, a sister Sharon and Joseph Neault of Brasher, NY; a brother George A. Brouse of Massena, NY; a brother In-law Kevin and Denise LaBarge of Massena, NY; and two sister In-laws Laura and David Gagne of Massena and Renee and Pete Clement of Ingleside in Ontario, Canada.

Memorial Contribution in Howard’s name, may be shared with the Massena Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire Prevention and Education Program or the Massena Rod & Gun Club; 155 Patterson Rd, Massena, NY 13662.

To share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com.

NORWOOD-- ALICE A. ALLEN (VALYO, DOLECKI) -- I was born in Canton, NY on December 6, 1922. My Mom and Pop were: Mina Allen (Fisk) and Rufus Allen. Mina had 17 children, (God Bless her soul). She probably still holds the record for having (5) sets of twins. I grew up dirt-poor. After the Pyrites, N.Y. Plant closed, dad lost his job and I could not wait to leave the farm life. I was the only one of my siblings who graduated from high-school, and I have always been proud of that. Maybe that is why I pushed my four children to better themselves. I am so very proud of my children who had continued their education and held good jobs. Look at my grandchildren -- Gosh, they are all highly educated. James has always said, “Mom, you broke all the chains, including ignorance and you were a women’s right advocate before the term was even popular.. (maybe I did do something well).

While attending high school I worked as a nanny, so I could live away from the farm. I was able to achieve a letter in archery from Massena High School, while keeping up with school and work. After High school I worked in the Ogdensburg, N.Y. Hospital for the mentally ill. (I would not recommend that job to anyone). I went to NYC and there I met my future husband, Michael Bernard Valyo. He was charming, quiet and had fancy cars. Michael and I had four wonderful children. Shortly after the youngest was born, I moved back up state to be near my sisters; Bertha, Frances, Regina, and my parents, who now lived in Louisville, N.Y.. In 1956 Michael bought us a home at 85 North Main St. Norwood, NY. We all loved that home and I still do. I worked at the old “Sunset Lodge.” (now - “The Lobster House”) as a waitress. Financially life got better when I started working at the post office.

In 1962, I moved to Vermont with 3 of my children while Michael lived with his father in Rochester, NY. In one year I was able to obtain a nursing degree at Fannie School of Nursing and a divorce. (back then you had to live out of state for a year to get a divorce). We then moved to Massena, NY.

While visiting my daughter Alice, in Long Island, NY, I met John Dolecki. John, a big strapping fellow who worked for the Post Office and was a WWII, Marine Veteran and hero. He worked and lived with shrapnel in his legs and never complained. After John and I married, we moved around NY state until we finally settled in Florida. I had a great life with John until he passed away. I stayed in Florida for a few years. After the hurricane hit, James painted my home (perky peach). I moved to North Carolina about six years ago and stayed my son Michael for a year. It was wonderful, but I needed some female company. So, I moved in with my son Jeffery and his wife Maggie. They lived in the same town as Michael, so I was able to continue seeing him. Jeff is amazing, he has MS and confined to a wheel chair and still mows the lawn and works hard at what he can do. My daughter, Alice wanted me to live in Las Vegas with her and hubby Jim, but I wanted to be closer to my grandchildren and it was just too far away. I have always appreciated offers from Alice, James and his wife Linda (too cold in NH). I thank god, Maggie was taking care of me especially the last couple of years as my health went down quickly. She was working full time and still found the time to pick up Jeff and me for doctor’s appointments. The only advice I would give to my great-grandchildren would be: education is the most important thing you can acquire and it does not stop with a formal degree. Keep learning all your life.

I am survived by my children Michael, Valyo, James and Linda Valyo, Alice Vandermeer, Jeffery and Maggie Valyo. My grandchildren: Michael, John, Kristen, Marc, Shane, Woody, Melissa and Andrew. My great -grandchildren: Ryland, Taylor, Faith, Luke, Noah, Blake, Zach, Marrion and Allison. I am very grateful for a full and happy life and I especially loved my children. Please take a moment to visit our family park bench at the Norwood Fountain. God Bless you all, please be good to one another. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Andrew’s Catholic Church in Norwood on Friday October 5, 2018 at 11 am, with interment to follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Norwood. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving my family.