Mary Bastian, 80, passed away at her home in Clayton surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

Calling hours will be held at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton on Tuesday, October 2, from 4 – 7 PM. A prayer service will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 3, at 2:15 PM with the funeral mass directly following at St. Mary’s Church @ 3:00 PM followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Mary was born on May 21, 1938 during the Great Depression. She was the daughter of Lyle and Teresa Whalen Hall who were dairy farmers in Antwerp, New York. When Mary was still young, the Government purchased their property for the expansion of Camp Drum which is now Fort Drum. The family then moved to Oxbow where they purchased another large dairy farm which was managed by the family.

Mary attended a one room school house for five years before graduating from Antwerp High. She graduated from Ithaca College in with a B.S.in Physical Education. Mary began her teaching career at Clayton Central School, now Guardino which is where she met and worked with her future husband to be, Robert Bastian Sr. On August 18, 1962 the two wed at Holy Family Church in Watertown, NY. Mary was predeceased by Robert in March of 2004.

Shortly after marrying the couple started a family and with two young children they put their teaching careers on a back burner and moved to Morrisville, NY where they purchased three businesses which they ran for several years before purchasing a large 18-hole golf resort named Marble Island just outside of Burlington VT in Winooski. In 1971 the family returned to Clayton where she resided until her death. Mary spent what little free time she had in the summer months from teaching, volunteering for special needs children and giving to her community for 25 years with the Clayton Youth Commission where she served as a coach, secretary and most importantly a mentor!

Although she taught at BOCES, Lyme, and Cape Vincent schools her career came full circle when she joined the staff at Thousand Islands High School where she eventually retired from in 1996. She coached for many years the girls’ varsity soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball teams and has far too many championships and accolades to list but even had an entire day named for her at the school affectionately dubbed, B Day!

Mary never stood on the sidelines and coached, she was on the field like her players and spent gym class with her students playing along and teaching them by example as well. When not coaching her own team she could be found inside or even outside a skating rink where she was a hockey mom to both of her children for 20 years.

Probably Mary’s biggest passion outside of her family was golfing. She was a charter member of the Clayton Ladies Golf League and served as secretary/treasure for fifty years where she begrudgingly handed over a filing cabinet full of stats only just recently. Amazingly, she had 5 holes in one.

Mary was a devoted communicant of St. Mary’s Church, member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and past secretary. Mary was also an Auxiliary member of Colon Couch American Legion Post 821. Founder and Host of Western Night for approximately 20 years. Mary and her husband Bob took the Sr. Girl Scouts to the World’s Fair in 1964 in Flushing NY. Mary served as a girl scout leader but also was the cookie mother for many years as well. She enjoyed volunteering at the T. I. Museum and the Handweaving Museum and playing all kinds of card games, especially Bridge, mahjong and poker. She was a member of the NYSUT Union and NYS Retired Teacher’s Assoc.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Donata E. Williams and husband, Lt. Col. Gary P., Spring Hill, FL; son, Robert D. Bastian, Jr., Clayton; three grandchildren Alexandra E. Buduson, Clayton, and Colleen T. Natali, Spring Hill, FL, Isabella E Bastian, Manlius; two siblings, James E. Hall and wife, Jean, Watertown, Frederick E. Hall and wife, Elma, Antwerp; one sister in law, Belva Hall, Carthage. And several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Terese Stevenson, brother, Lawrence W. Hall, one niece, two nephews and three great nephews.

The family will be hosting all friends and family at O’Brien’s Restaurant immediately following the graveside service on Wednesday.

Donations in Mary’s name may be made to either Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St. or SPCA of Jefferson County, 25056 Water St., both in Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Massena: Jane F. Smith, 84, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at St. Regis Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.

Vito D. Angerson, 92, of Liverpool NY passed away September 30th, 2018. He was born in Dunmore, PA to Carmen and Catherine (Samela) Angerson. He graduated from Dunmore High School, class of June 1943. He was a proud World War II veteran, being inducted into the Navy at age eighteen. He completed the Navy Technical School with the rank of Electronic Technician Mate Petty Officer 2/C, then served in the Asiatic-Pacific area on the USS Ajax, a repair ship, and the USS Rogers, a destroyer. Vito attended college on the GI Bill initially at the University of Scranton, and then at Penn State where he received his BS in Electrical Engineering, and was inducted into the Epsilon chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, National Electrical Engineering Honorary Society. Upon graduation, he was employed by General Electric and retired after forty and one-half years.

After retirement, Vito enjoyed his garden, planting plenty of tomatoes from which he made his own pasta sauce. He was active in the Bayberry Community Association and the AARP. He was a volunteer income tax assistant for fifteen years, helping the elderly and low-income people prepare their federal and state income taxes.

Vito is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet (Essom) Angerson; his three daughters, Catherine Krause and Elizabeth (James) Palumbo of Liverpool, and Janet Susanne (Joseph) Longshore of Canton, NY; and seven grandchildren (Kelsey and Kayla Krause; Anthony, Brianna, and Marco Palumbo; Noah and Jonah Longshore). Vito is predeceased by his sister, Vincentina Mazzucca, and his brother, Michael Angerson, both of Dunmore.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 7th 2018, from 2 - 5pm at Maurer Funeral Home, Moyers Corners, 3541 State Route 31, Baldwinsville. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 8th, 2018, at 11am at Christ the King Church, 21 Cherry Tree Circle, Liverpool.

Donations may be made to in Vito’s name to the American Heart Association or St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

MASSENA - Robert (Bob) Earl Larche, 86, son of the late Clarence and Blanche (Lamitie) Larche and loving husband of Betty (Bashaw) Larche quietly departed this life on Friday, September 28th at St. Ann’s Community in Rochester, New York. Bob was born April 7, 1932 in Malone, New York and was one of seven siblings.

Bob was a 1950 graduate of Franklin Academy in Malone. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. After his time in the Air Force, Bob worked as an oil delivery driver, a fireman, and a part-time painter before starting a job as a guard at ALCOA and over time became a shift supervisor until his retirement in 1990.

Bob was united in holy matrimony to Betty in June 1957 and they were blessed with three sons. His life will be forever cherished by his wife of 61 years, Betty; his children Michael and Patti (Littlejohn), David and Mary (Springfield), and Kenneth and Jackie (Seguin); his ten grandchildren: Jason, Jessica, Nicholas, Zachary, Damien, John, Joshua, Brianna, Colby, and Jacob; and nine great grandchildren.

Bob is survived by two sisters, Irene Tatro and Margaret (Peggy) Potter and one brother, Jerris. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Theresa Oakes and Jeanette Martin, and one brother, Richard (Mike).

Bob was a dedicated member of St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s (now known as St. Peter’s) churches. He was a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus and an active member in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Veterans (AMVETS) and the Seniors Club in Massena.

Bob was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He also loved to learn and was an avid reader of history books and a ferocious crossword puzzle enthusiast. Bob also played golf and shuffle board, called bingo, and worked at the Senior Citizen Club dinners. At church, he was a eucharistic minister, a liturgical lector, and often helped with communion services. And, those who knew Bob know how much he loved a good joke!

Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:00 PM. The members of the Knights of Columbus will conduct a memorial ritual at 3:30 and the members of the local veteran’s agencies will conduct their memorial service at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on 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.

The family extends sincere thanks to the doctors and staff members at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse and St. Ann’s Community and Lifetime Care Hospice in Rochester for the dedicated care and comfort of our father and husband.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society, Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse or St. Ann’s Community in Rochester.

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

Parishville- Mrs. Lorraine J. (Crump) Burnett, 78, passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 in the comfort of her home. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Lorraine was born in Parishville on June 29, 1940 to the late Ithiel and Florence (Shaw) Crump and graduated from Parishville- Hopkinton High School. On July 20, 1957 she was married to Richard Burnett in Nicholville.

For 21 dedicated years she was a bus driver for Parishville-Hopkinton School, retiring in 2002.

It was no secret that Lorraine loved and adored all children. From having 6 of her own, driving busloads of them for several years, and especially spending time with her own grandchildren; they all brought her so much happiness and she cherished each individual relationship she had with them. Lorraine had an open-door policy and would take in anyone who needed a place to stay or a bite to eat.

She also had quite an elaborate doll collection.

Lorraine is survived by her husband, Dick; her children: Sherry and Pat Remington, Parishville, Richard and Tina Burnett Jr., Hopkinton, Pamela and Christopher Chapman, North Carolina, Kevin and Bridgette Burnett, Parishville, and Lisa Green, Parishville; a legacy of 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Jane McDonald, Potsdam; brother, Ronnie Crump, Florida and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Always close to her heart is the memory of those who predeceased her: son, Michael Burnett who passed on May 31, 2001 and her brothers, Rutherford and Gary Crump.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Lorraine’s funeral service will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Hammill Funeral Home; 653 State Highway 11C, Winthrop. Burial will follow at Southville Cemetery in the Town of Stockholm.

Flowers are respectfully declined. For those wishing to express an act of kindness, memorial contributions can be made in Lorraine’s honor to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

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

MASSENA – Mr. Ross J. Kenney, 84, of 40 Park Avenue, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, September 29, 2018 at Massena Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Ross was born February 16, 1934 in Watertown, the son of the late Ross W. and Gladys (Koproski) Kenney. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and later from Canton ATI, where he was a member of the Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity. On August 14, 1953, he entered the US Navy, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on August 5, 1955. After discharge, he returned to Watertown where he met his future wife, Shirley E. Rogers of Brasher, at a Valentine’s Dance. They married on June 15, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher with Rev. Zimmerman, officiating and returned to Massena.

Ross first worked at Reynolds Metals for 11 ½ years before starting a career with US Customs, where he was an inspector retiring after 25 years of service and was very involved in starting the US Customs Union. He was communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council #1141, where he served as Scholarship Chairman, and was actively involved with the annual toy drive. He was also a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the St. Joseph’s School Board. Ross was very active with Massena Minor Hockey coaching for over 30 years, played on the Reynolds golf team, and was a pitcher for many ball teams, and recorded the first and only no-hitter in Canton ATI’s history for many years. He also enjoyed skiing and photography, and was a huge New York Ranger’s fan.

Ross is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; his six children, Michael Kenney; Mary McDowell of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Margaret and Marcel Vincent of Cornwall, Ontario; Lawrence and Shelley Kenney of El Paso, Texas; Patrick Kenney of Georgia; and Jim and Carrie Kenney of Massena; and a daughter-in-law, Kenda Kenney of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and his nephew John Searles.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Searles and a brother, Arthur Kenney.

Friends may call Thursday 9:30-11:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the National Alzheimer Center.

Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where memories and condolences may made online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

LOWVILLE — Victor D. Steria, 52, of Keystone Heights, Florida, formerly of Lowville, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at University of Florida, Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL.

A graveside service will be held in the spring in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.

He is survived by his husband, Anthony Philips of Keystone Heights, FL; his siblings, Darlene Michalski of Lowville; Bruce V. (Robbin) Steria of Martinsburg; Donald R. Steria of Blossvale; Tina Kaler of Lowville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents; a brother Kenneth P. Steria; a sister Tammy L. Steria, who died shortly after birth.

Victor was born on March 18, 1966 in Lowville, NY, a son of the late Victor and Joyce Cobb Steria. He graduated from Lowville Academy and worked on the family farm from 1982-1999 and for Wal-Mart from June 1999 – September 2018. Victor loved vegetable gardening and flowers.

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

Richard Walter “Rick” Martin, Jr., 69, of East Bradenton, Florida, formerly Watertown, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Samaritan Summit Village.

Rick was born December 20, 1948, in Watertown, son of Richard W. and Sally Hutchins Martin, Sr. In 1968, he graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy and then attended Jefferson Community College. He married Margaret Ann “Peggy” Byrne on April 4, 1970 at Holy Family Church. Peggy died June 23, 2014.

Rick began Martin Dental Studio in 1974, joined by his brothers Tom and Steve, then later by his son Brian. Shortly after the death of his wife, he worked part time until his retirement in 2016. He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, a member of Ives Hill Country Club for many years, and loved to play golf, boating, and enjoyed sports. In his later years he often met with friends at the American Legion.

He is survived by his sons: Brian (Tina), Black River, NY, Jeff (Shelly), Fairfax, VA, Kevin, Seneca Falls, NY, grandchildren: Kayleigh, Kyle, Joselyn, Hailee, Colin, Emma, and Nolan, brothers: Jack (Bambi), Thomas, Stephen (Robin), sisters: Victoria “Vicki” LaBreck and Stephanie Shannon, sister-in-law: Barb Byrne, and brother-in-law: Jerry Mulcahy.

Calling hours will be Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11 am at the funeral home with Reverend Steven Murray officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com.

Louisville: Donald J. Compo passed away peacefully Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Louisville Community Church. Interment will follow in Louisville Community Cemetery.

Joe was born on April 5, 1932 in Louisville, NY the son of Ethan and Gladys (Jerome) Compo. He attended Massena High School. Following school he joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after two years. He married Beverly Hurlbut on January 15, 1955 at Louisville Community Church. She predeceased him in 2011. At one time Joe worked at ALCOA and later started at the St. Lawrence Seaway as a line handler, retiring in 1990’s as a lock operator. Joe enjoyed golfing, playing in many leagues around the area, he also enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He always liked to tell a good story, whether it involved the truth or not. He and Beverly spent many winters in Myrtle Beach and he continued to spend many winters there following her passing. Joe was a founding member of both the Louisville Volunteer Fire Department and Louisville Minor Hockey. He was past chief of the fire department and a coach for Louisville Minor Hockey for several years. He enjoyed watching many sports, including, baseball, Syracuse University Basketball, however his favorite team was the St. Lawrence University Men’s Hockey.

He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Compo, Louisville, Nancy and Wayne Charleston of Louisville, and a granddaughter, Christine and Jared Archambeault of Troy, NY, brother and sister in-law Ronald and Karen Aldous of Louisville, brother in-law William Maxell of Louisville, sister in-law Eleanor Hurlbut of Louisville, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He leaves behind his feline companion “Buddy”. He was predeceased by two sisters, Marion Robertson and Fay Maxwell, and a brother James Compo.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made in Joe’s memory to Hope Lodge, Burlington, VT, Louisville Vol. Fire Dept. or Louisville Minor Hockey.

Arrangements are under the care of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Charles P. Dullea passed away on August 29, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. He loved his family and friends, and 80 years of his life in Watertown. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, reading, and travel. Everyone who knew him will remember him for his kindness. A celebration of his life will be held at Saint Patrick’s Church in Watertown in May 2019. Donations may be made to Saint Patrick’s Church or to Four Seasons Hospice, 15420 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Texas 78247.

Funeral services for William J. LeBeau, age 92 of Ogdensburg, will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday October 4, 2018 at Foxwood Memorial Park with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Calling hours will be held just prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00pm at the mausoleum. Mr. LeBeau passed away early Friday (Sept 21, 2018) at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. Arrangements are with the Fox & Murray Funeral Home.

Surviving are his children Tina Brien of Ogdensburg, Bruce LeBeau of Ogdesburg, Scott LeBeau & his companion Colleen of Pompano Beach, FL; two grandchildren Dustin & Jasmine Brien of Ogdensburg; a brother David LeBeau of Ogdensburg along with several nieces nephews & cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy LeBeau in 1996; two brothers Theodore “Butch” LeBeau and Harold “Skip” LeBeau and three sisters Norma Austin, Beverly Gebo and Pat King.

Bill was born on June 7, 1926 in Ogdensburg NY, a son of the late William & Bernadette (Robillard) LeBeau. He attended St. Mary’s Academy for his education, and enlisted in the US Navy during WWII. Following his discharge, he sailed on the Great Lakes and later married Dorothy G. Harper on Jan 6, 1963 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ogdensburg.

He worked as an Ogdensburg Fire Fighter from July 18, 1959 until he retired on May 7, 1987, dedicating 28 years of service to the department. He also continue to stay busy painting houses for many years. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, socializing with friends and loved his family. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, 6718 NY-68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Parishville- Mrs. Lorraine J. (Crump) Burnett, 78, passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 in the comfort of her home. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Lorraine was born in Parishville on June 29, 1940 to the late Ithiel and Florence (Shaw) Crump and graduated from Parishville- Hopkinton High School. On July 20, 1957 she was married to Richard Burnett in Nicholville.

For 21 dedicated years she was a bus driver for Parishville-Hopkinton School, retiring in 2002.

It was no secret that Lorraine loved and adored all children. From having 6 of her own, driving busloads of them for several years, and especially spending time with her own grandchildren; they all brought her so much happiness and she cherished each individual relationship she had with them. Lorraine had an open-door policy and would take in anyone who needed a place to stay or a bite to eat.

She also had quite an elaborate doll collection.

Lorraine is survived by her husband, Dick; her children: Sherry and Pat Remington, Parishville, Richard and Tina Burnett Jr., Hopkinton, Pamela and Christopher Chapman, North Carolina, Kevin and Bridgette Burnett, Parishville, and Lisa Green, Parishville; a legacy of 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Jane McDonald, Potsdam; brother, Ronnie Crump, Florida and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Always close to her heart is the memory of those who predeceased her: son, Michael Burnett who passed on May 31, 2001 and her brothers, Rutherford and Gary Crump.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Lorraine’s funeral service will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Hammill Funeral Home; 653 State Highway 11C, Winthrop. Burial will follow at Southville Cemetery in the Town of Stockholm.

Flowers are respectfully declined. For those wishing to express an act of kindness, memorial contributions can be made in Lorraine’s honor to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

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

MASSENA – Mr. Ross J. Kenney, 84, of 40 Park Avenue, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, September 29, 2018 at Massena Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Ross was born February 16, 1934 in Watertown, the son of the late Ross W. and Gladys (Koproski) Kenney. He was a graduate of Watertown High School and later from Canton ATI, where he was a member of the Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity. On August 14, 1953, he entered the US Navy, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on August 5, 1955. After discharge, he returned to Watertown where he met his future wife, Shirley E. Rogers of Brasher, at a Valentine’s Dance. They married on June 15, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher with Rev. Zimmerman, officiating and returned to Massena.

Ross first worked at Reynolds Metals for 11 ½ years before starting a career with US Customs, where he was an inspector retiring after 25 years of service and was very involved in starting the US Customs Union. He was communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council #1141, where he served as Scholarship Chairman, and was actively involved with the annual toy drive. He was also a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the St. Joseph’s School Board. Ross was very active with Massena Minor Hockey coaching for over 30 years, played on the Reynolds golf team, and was a pitcher for many ball teams, and recorded the first and only no-hitter in Canton ATI’s history for many years. He also enjoyed skiing and photography, and was a huge New York Ranger’s fan.

Ross is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; his six children, Michael Kenney; Mary McDowell of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Margaret and Marcel Vincent of Cornwall, Ontario; Lawrence and Shelley Kenney of El Paso, Texas; Patrick Kenney of Georgia; and Jim and Carrie Kenney of Massena; and a daughter-in-law, Kenda Kenney of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and his nephew John Searles.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Searles and a brother, Arthur Kenney.

Friends may call Thursday 9:30-11:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the National Alzheimer Center.

Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where memories and condolences may made online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

MASSENA - Robert (Bob) Earl Larche, 86, son of the late Clarence and Blanche (Lamitie) Larche and loving husband of Betty (Bashaw) Larche quietly departed this life on Friday, September 28th at St. Ann’s Community in Rochester, New York. Bob was born April 7, 1932 in Malone, New York and was one of seven siblings.

Bob was a 1950 graduate of Franklin Academy in Malone. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. After his time in the Air Force, Bob worked as an oil delivery driver, a fireman, and a part-time painter before starting a job as a guard at ALCOA and over time became a shift supervisor until his retirement in 1990.

Bob was united in holy matrimony to Betty in June 1957 and they were blessed with three sons. His life will be forever cherished by his wife of 61 years, Betty; his children Michael and Patti (Littlejohn), David and Mary (Springfield), and Kenneth and Jackie (Seguin); his ten grandchildren: Jason, Jessica, Nicholas, Zachary, Damien, John, Joshua, Brianna, Colby, and Jacob; and nine great grandchildren.

Bob is survived by two sisters, Irene Tatro and Margaret (Peggy) Potter and one brother, Jerris. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Theresa Oakes and Jeanette Martin, and one brother, Richard (Mike).

Bob was a dedicated member of St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s (now known as St. Peter’s) churches. He was a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus and an active member in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Veterans (AMVETS) and the Seniors Club in Massena.

Bob was a family man who loved his children and grandchildren. He also loved to learn and was an avid reader of history books and a ferocious crossword puzzle enthusiast. Bob also played golf and shuffle board, called bingo, and worked at the Senior Citizen Club dinners. At church, he was a eucharistic minister, a liturgical lector, and often helped with communion services. And, those who knew Bob know how much he loved a good joke!

Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:00 PM. The members of the Knights of Columbus will conduct a memorial ritual at 3:30 and the members of the local veteran’s agencies will conduct their memorial service at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on 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.

The family extends sincere thanks to the doctors and staff members at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse and St. Ann’s Community and Lifetime Care Hospice in Rochester for the dedicated care and comfort of our father and husband.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society, Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse or St. Ann’s Community in Rochester.

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

Mr. William Peter Whalen, age 93 of Massena, NY passed away on October 1, 2018 at the Massena Memorial Hospital where had been a patient since September 29th. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 6th at 9am at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam, NY with Rev. Stephen Rocker celebrant. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Potsdam. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service. Condolences on line can be sent @www.garnerfh.com. A full obituary will follow.

Mrs. Yvonne Ashlaw, age 70 of Hannawa Falls, NY passed away at her daughters home in Winthrop, NY on October 2, 2018. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service. On line condolences can be shared at www.garnerfh.com.

Survived by her son Charles (Aleisia) Ashlaw; daughters Jo-Anne (James) Dishaw and LaRonda Ashlaw; grandchildren Jesserlyn Ashlaw, Derrick Dishaw, Adam Ashlaw, Joshua Ashlaw, a great grandson Gavin Dishaw and a great granddaughter Zoey Ashlaw.

Yvonne was born on January 2, 1948 in Potsdam, NY to Bert Jones and Estella Simonds. She was a graduate of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School. Yvonne worked for years for St. Lawrence County as the Nutrition Manager for the Office of the Aging in Canton, NY; retiring from there in 2009. Prior to her retirement she worked at St. Lawrence University and also was the owner and operator of the Edge of Town Restaurant for 9 years.

She spent her life selflessly caring for others. Countless foster girls over 28 years felt her capacity for loving and giving. At her restaurant she would feed those who could not pay and brighten everyone’s day. When she delivered meals to the elderly she stayed and talked to them and made sure they were healthy and smiling before she left them. When she managed the nutrition site she did special things for the elderly people she fed. She would make homemade soup and tell them to bring a bowl on Friday and send them soup for the weekend. She would knit them all slippers, dish clothes and scarfs.

Her family never doubted her love for them. She always put them before herself. She taught them compassion, work ethic and love of family.

She did all of this in good spirit and smiling despite many hurdles, hard times, heart breaks and illnesses. She was an inspiration to all of those whose lives she touched.

ROCHESTER- After several courageous battles with cancers, God’s beloved Elizabeth (Betty Jane) Hetzler was called home on Friday Sept. 28th. Elizabeth was a summer resident of Cape Vincent, Dablon Point. Elizabeth is predeceased by her brothers Fr. Bernie Carges and Joseph Carges, and her son-in-law Geary LePore.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband and best friend Herman G. Hetzler. United in marriage for over 61 years, they celebrated life with their children: Rita (Dave) Wadleigh, Meg LePore, Robert Hetzler, Eileen (Norb) Lopez, Sharon (Terry) Asenato, and Mary Beth (Mike) Woolaver. Elizabeth is also survived by her brother Robert (Betty) Carges, many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and dear friends.

A Mass for Elizabeth will be held October 6th at 11 am at St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Kateri Parish, 2732 Culver Rd., Rochester. The family invites friends and family to a reception immediately following the Mass in Newcomb Hall.

In lieu of flowers please donate to either St. Cecilia’s Church or Sunset House, 3246 St Paul Blvd., Rochester (14617). The burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Irene M Robbins, 97 of Lacona, passed away Monday October 1, 2018 at Seneca Hill Manor in Oswego.

Irene was born March 5, 1921 in Henderson, NY to Loren and Carrie Dudley. She married Ralph Robbins November 19, 1938 in Adams, NY She was the Librarian at the Ainsworth Memorial Library in Sandy Creek for many years and had also worked in the cafeteria at Sandy Creek School.

Irene was a member of the Sandy Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and reading.

Surviving are her children Leon (Jenny) Robbins, Judy (Larry) Stucky, 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

She was predeceased by her husband Ralph, son Floyd and daughter Lois Potter.

The Funeral Service will be Saturday October 6 at 12noon at Summerville Funeral Home. Calling hours will be from 10am-12noon.

Donations may be made in her honor to Lacona Fire Dept.

WEST STOCKHOLM – Mr. Stanley Anderson “Shorty”, 89, a longtime resident of West Stockholm, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018 at the Highland Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since April 2014.

Stanley was born June 25, 1929 in Red Bank, New Jersey. Stanley joined the Army in 1946, where he proudly served his country for 23 years. That time included tours in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, as well as West Point, and numerous other assignments. Following his retirement from the Army in 1969, Stanley settled down in West Stockholm. Soon after, he was employed at Clarkson University, in the shipping and receiving department and as a groundskeeper. After a career of over 20 years, he retired. Always known for his kind heart and incredible sense of humor, Shorty will be fondly remembered and missed.

Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Verna (Greene) Anderson. He is survived by two sons, James (Frances) Anderson of Daytona Beach, Florida and Thomas Anderson of Potsdam; two grandchildren whom he adored, Jimmy (Teresa) Anderson of South Daytona, Florida and Melissa Anderson of Henderson, Nevada; and four great grandchildren, Colin, Kyla, Anthony and Alysha; and a brother, John Anderson of Englewood, Colorado.

A graveside service of remembrance will be held at 11:00 AM on October 13, 2018 at the Fairview Cemetery, Parishville.

Arrangements are with the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.