Kent Wallace Plumpton,66,of Watertown NY,died January 5th in his home in Atlanta, GA. Kent W. Plumpton, son of Kenyon A. Plumpton and Barbara C. Plumpton, much loved husband of Heidi H. Plumpton, passed away after a brutal six year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, two stepchildren, two step grandchildren, of Atlanta GA. He is also survived by his brother Charles Plumpton and seven nieces and nephews, all of Watertown and Syracuse area. Kent W. Plumpton was a 1974 alumnus of Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN. He started his career in Banking and Commercial Real Estate. Since the late 90’s he owned and operated his own business in Atlanta. Kent loved life. Coming back home and spending summers at Campbell’s Pointe, going fishing and seeing old friends and family. His life was cut short and he’ll be missed tremendously forever.

Marie T. Macaulay, 87, of 20792 Carr Road, Watertown, passed away peacefully January 15, 2019 surrounded by her family at home.

She was born on March 1, 1931 in Dublin, Ireland, daughter of Samuel and May Colgan Greer. Marie was a graduate of Commercial College in Dublin, Ireland. The family moved to the United States in 1968 and settled in Watertown, NY. She married Gordon Macaulay on June 11, 1955 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Dublin, Ireland.

She worked for Resco Equipment for 12 years and ended her career as an account clerk at Jefferson Community College in 2004. Marie was fascinated with computers and enjoyed all of the technological advances she witnessed over her lifetime. She loved to travel and visited many places in Europe and the Caribbean. Knitting Irish cable sweaters and afghans for her family and friends was one of her passions. Her favorite activity was good conversation over a cup of tea and Italian bread.

Marie volunteered in many capacities at Immaculate Conception Church in Brownville for many years and was active in the Women’s Organization at Jefferson Community College.

Among her survivors are her son and daughter in law, Gregory and Peggy Macaulay, Chaumont, three daughters and two sons in law, Angela and John Powers, Chagrin Falls, OH, Marian Dupee and her companion, John Horbacz, Pillar Point, Valerie and Brian Gonseth, Watertown, two brothers, Vincent and Adrian Greer, Dublin, Ireland, a sister in law, Lena Greer, Dublin, Ireland, 10 grandchildren, Kelly Powers, Christy McNeill, Michael (Emily) Powers, Erica (Shawn) Thomas, Shannon Macaulay and her companion Scott LaGrange, Sarah (Travis) Dusharm, Shawna White and her fiance Dr. Rahul Dudhani, Corinne Powers, Brianne (Logan) Patenaude, David (Margaret) Powers; eight great grandchildren, Calleigh Thomas, Landon Patnaude, Ethan DeGraff, Lily Grey, Maya White, Carly Dusharm, Aiden Dusharm, Olivia Thomas, Stevie Thomas and Liam Powers, many nieces and nephews in Ireland and her forever fur buddy, Joey.

Besides her parents and her husband she is predeceased by two brothers and two sisters in law, Gerrard Greer, Samuel and Dorothy Greer, Maureen Greer and a sister, Madeline Greer.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 20 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, January 21 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Brownville.

Burial will be in the Brownville Cemetery in the spring.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601 or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com

MASSENA – Sonja E. Fournier, 81 of Laurel Terrace, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Sonja was born April 9, 1937 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Ruth (Ladoceur) Brassard. She was a waitress and bartender working at both the Friendly Tavern and Sprague’s Tavern at one time. She was an avid bingo player at both the Knight of Columbus and St. Mary’s in Massena.

She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Fournier of Massena and Shari and Steven Siewart of Richmond, Virginia; her sons, Kirk Fournier of Kansas; Stanley Fournier of Massena; Kent and Kristy Fournier of Hamburg, NY; and Steve and Pam Fournier of Massena; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Sonja is also survived by her sisters, Noreen and William Helmer of Massena and Patty and Paul D’Arienzo of Spokane, Washington; her brother, Greg Brassard of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her former husband, Wilfred E. Fournier, Jr. on June 17, 2007 and her grandson, Jaden Fournier.

Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in the spring at Notre Dame Cemetery, Ogdensburg.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Cerebral Palsy Association.

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

LINCOLN, DE - Grant E. Curtis, 77, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in Lowville, NY on December 29, 1941, Grant was the son of the late Byron E. Curtis and the late Helen L. Curtis (nee McCue). Grant graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School in June of 1959.

He attended Buffalo University and proudly served his county for four years in the United States Air Force. After his tour of duty, Grant graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1968. He was awarded a Certified Public Accountant certificate from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in January of 1971. After returning to Lowville, Grant served as Treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church for many years, as well as serving as a Village of Lowville Councilman for 1.5 terms.

Grant loved reading, gardening, and most importantly serving his community as a member of the Lions Club International. He served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Lowville, NY Club for many years and as Cabinet Secretary for District 20-W in 1994 - 1995. Grant was elected as District Governor of District 20-W in 2001. He was elected Council Chair of the Lions of NYS & Bermuda in 2002. In 2007, when Grant moved to Delaware, he began serving his new community as a Lion in the Milford Lions Club. He served as Treasurer from 2008 – 2018. He was active at the 22-D District level as well.

Grant is survived by his son, Christopher B. Curtis (Jeannette) of Philadelphia, PA and the love of his life, Nancy Czerwinski, of Lincoln, DE.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Grant’s life on Saturday January 26, 2019 from 1 pm – 4 pm at The Rookery North, 6152 S. Rehoboth Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963. A celebration of Grant’s life will also be held in Lowville, NY in the spring. An additional posting will appear closer to the date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be sent to one of the following organizations: Milford Lions Club, P. O. Box 25, Milford, DE 19963 or Lowville Academy and Central School. 7668 N. State Street Lowville, NY 13367. Please note: Grant Curtis scholarship on the memo line of the check.

Arrangements in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford, DE.

Funeral services for Frances E. Morrison, age 75 of the Pray Road, will be held on Monday (Jan 21, 2019) at 2:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Burial will be private at the Maple Grove Cemetery in N. Lawrence at a later date.

Calling hours will be held also on Monday from 12:00pm until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home. Mrs. Morrison passed away on Tuesday (Jan 15th) at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center after being stricken at home.

Surviving are her children Steven (Michelle) Morrison of Waldorf MA, Thomas (Maria) Morrison of Potsdam, Sara Morrison & her companion Loren Nowak of Lisbon and Amanda Morrison of Ogdensburg; grandchildren Samantha (Ken) Butler, Brandon (Lizzie) Morrison, Brianna Morrison, Pierson Morrison-Nowak, Elliott Morrison-Nowak, Oliver Morrison-Nowak, Isobel Morrison-Nowak, Rebecca (Aaron) Rounds, Elisabeth (Greg) Piede and John Conger; several great-grandchildren; two brothers Nelson (Mary) Flint and Charles (Mary) Flint both of Virginia; two sisters Patti Francisco of Tupper Lake and Dorothy (Charles) Denman of Ithaca along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.

Frances was predeceased by her husband Carl in 2008; a son Robert Morrison in 1993 and a brother George Flint in 2006.

She was born on February 26, 1943 in Stockholm NY, a daughter of the late Cecil & Elizabeth (Hilts) Flint. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in 1961 and later married Carl L. Morrison on November 2, 1961 at the United Presbyterian Church in Lisbon with Rev. Robert Simonds officiating.

She and her husband owned and operated a family farm for many years which they took great pride in. Frances enjoyed keeping her yard perfect, gardening, her cats, reading, knitting, writing weekly letters to family and friends, performing funeral escorts with the Patriot Guard Riders, and riding motors cycles with her son Tom as part of the American Legion Riders. Frances was proud to be a double blue star mother to her veteran sons, and was a CSE committee member at Lisbon Central School while her children attended.

Memorial contributions can be made to any veteran organization of one’s choice. Fond memories and condolences can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

REDWOOD, NY – Patricia A. Denicola, 73, formerly of Redwood, passed away Saturday evening at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, after being admitted on Friday.

She was born December 9, 1945 in Watertown, daughter if Roscoe and Lillian Hall Shoulette. She graduated from Redwood High School in 1966. She married Dominick J. Denicola on November 16, 1968 in Redwood. Mr. Denicola passed away March 20, 1995.

Pat was a licensed beautician, owning her own salon called Pat’s Beauty Shop in Redwood. She also worked for a time in the cafeteria at Alexandria Central School. She was a member of the Redwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Office for the Aging Nutritional Site “Lunch Bunch”, in Alexandria Bay. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Marc and wife Janet, Oxbow, NY and Richard, Hammond, three grandchildren, Kelsey, Curtis and Lilly. She is also survived by her longtime friends Margo Fowler and Lana Russell.

Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Lynda who passed away on February 23, 1983.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 18th, from 6-9pm at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. The funeral will be at 11am Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Redwood.

Memorial donations may be made in Pat’s name to the Redwood Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made at costellofuneralservice.com

William (Bill) passed away January 15, 2019 at the Hospice Home in Watertown, New York. Born July 17, 1930 to the late John and Louise Hewitt, Three Mile Bay. He graduated from Lyme Central School, Chaumont in 1948 and worked with his father on the family farm until 1950.

On October 14, 1950 he married Mary Anne Wallace in the Chaumont Presbyterian Church. They resided in Three Mile Bay operating a dairy farm. In 1966 he went to work for the New York State Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1992 on the Bridge Maintenance Crew.

He served on the Lyme Central School Board for many years and was President for several terms. Bill had been a past member of the Three Mile Bay Fire Department and was an active member of the Three Mile Bay Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, reading, going to auctions and his family.

He is survived by a daughter Marget (Meg) and William Mayers, Gouverneur; a daughter Tracey and Robert Lawson, Three Mile Bay; a daughter Heidi and Jose Bernier, Dexter; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and seven great- great grandchildren also surviving are two sisters and a brother. He is predeceased by his wife Mary and a son John.

Per his request there will not be any calling hours or funeral. A private burial will be at the Three Mile Bay Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William’s memory to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, New York 13601; the Three Mile Bay Methodist Church, 8545 State Route 12E, Three Mile Bay, New York 13693 or the Three Mile Bay Ambulance Fund, P. O. Box 419, Three Mile Bay, New York 13693. Online condolences may be sent to Johnson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements at dexterfuneralhome.com

Ivy Washer, a former long-time resident of Brownville, passed away peacefully in the early evening hours of January 10, 2019 at the age of 93 in Fort Myers, FL.

The youngest of six children, Ivy was born to Alfred and Rosetta (Harrison) Wilkinson in Leigh, Lancashire, England on April 20, 1925. At the age of 14, she went to work in a local textile mill. During WWII, she met Army Corporal Wilber Washer while he was stationed in Leigh, England. She came to New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth II in 1946. She and Wilber were married on December 14, 1946 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Watertown.

Ivy worked at General Brown High School in Dexter, NY for over 20 years before retiring in 1983. Wilber retired from New York Air Brake where he worked for over 40 years. Before passing away in 2007, Wilber was a member of the Brownville Volunteer Fire Department and Allen-Giles American Legion Post 588. Ivy was a member of the Brownville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Secretary of its Alter Society, and Secretary for the board at the Brownville Senior Apartments.

Ivy enjoyed cooking, reading, shopping, traveling, watching detective and English programs on TV, and visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, James (Carole) Washer of The Villages, FL and David (Laurie) Washer of Gilroy, CA; daughter Barbara (Arthur) Holmes of Sugarland, TX; grandchildren Andrew, Scott, Heather, Joanne, and Christopher; and six great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Wilber; her parents, five siblings, and her daughter, Joan Elizabeth (3/3/1961).

A graveside service and burial for Ivy and Wilber will be at North Watertown Cemetery. A date has not been set.

Cara Jacqueline “Bug” Snyder, 9, Lacona. In loving memory of our Cara Bug. We lost our beloved little Princess on January 13th, 2019 Due to a tragic accident. Cara would light up up any room she walked into with her amazing smile, and infectious giggle. She could make you laugh just by listening to her own laugh. She loved spending whatever time she could with her family and friends. She loved her shopkins, her My life Dolls, her puppies, her slime, her snapchat and most of all her little brother, and non-biological sister! She always tried her hardest, at everything no matter what she did. When it came to school, she hated being late, but loved having a 2-hour delay. She spent most of her time just being outside, riding snowmobiles, and splitting firewood. When she was stuck in the house, she played video games, games on her tablet, and always wanted to play with makeup or nail polish. Whenever she was in a vehicle, she needed to have the music on, and usually as loud as possible. She was a mother hen to her personal flock of baby dolls, and any younger child she came into contact with. Cara spent alot of time each morning before school on snap chat with her boyfriend trying to figure out what pair of cat ears went best with her outfit that day.

She will be dearly missed and survived by her aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, great grandparents, anyone she ever came into contact with, and most of all her parents Karrina Snyder, Dustin Bower, and her brother Spencer Bower. She is now our bright shining purple glittery light in our world of darkness, and She will live in our hearts forever.

Calling Hours are Friday January 18th at the Mannsville United Methodist Church from 4pm-8pm. The Funeral Service will be Saturday 11am at the church.

WINTHROP – Calling hours for 54 year old Nyoka M. Brown, a resident of 16 Green Meadows Road, Winthrop, will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, when a prayer will be offered by Rev. Lee Sweeney. Burial will be held in the Riverside Cemetery in Norwood in the springtime Mrs. Brown passed away on January 15, 2019 at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse. Nyoka is survived by her husband of 14 years, Michael, a son, Heriberto and Casey Escobales, Potsdam; her two daughters, Wannita Richards, Potsdam and Jesica Escobales, Potsdam; her two step-children, Joel and Heather Brown, Hannawa Falls and Michael Brown and his companion Teshia Laffin, Massena; her three beloved grandchildren, Hailey Richards, Xavier Brown and Zachary Brown; her father, Edward and Charlotte Richards, Ft. Jackson; her two sisters, Patricia Richards, Massachusetts; Christine Laraby, Ogdensburg; a brother Steve Murray, Canton as well as several nieces and nephews. Nyoka was pre-deceased by her mother Dorothy and a brother George.

Born in Potsdam, NY on March 28, 1963 to Edward and Dorothy Tedford Richards, Nyoka attended NNCS and later moved to Massachusetts to work. She later moved back to the North Country and was working for ARMARK at Clarkson University. Nyoka enjoyed going to bingo and the casino as well as playing cards with her family and friends during poker night. She also loved animals, as she raised chickens for a while. Nyoka’s greatest sense of relaxation was to spend time with her grandchildren. Memorial donations in Nyoka’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com .

The memorial service for Harry Readith White, 82, of Henderson, husband of Lavonne White, has been rescheduled for 1 pm Sunday, January 27th, 2019 at the Smithville Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Alford officiating. The service, originally scheduled for January 20th, is rescheduled due to inclement weather. Mr. White, a native of West Virginia, passed away Sunday January 13th, 2019 in Watertown. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

POTSDAM - Charles Leonard Smith passed on peacefully surrounded by love and family at Masconomet Healthcare Center in Topsfield, MA on January 16, 2019. He was 92. Charlie, lovingly known as Bud by family and closest friends, had a profound impact on many and will be deeply missed.

Born March 1, 1926, in Syracuse, NY, son of Charles Thomas and Elsie Evelyn Crabtree Smith, he graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1943, one of four student commencement speakers. He entered the Naval Reserve Officers Training Program at Rensseler Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY in the fall of 1943. He served as a cadet Lt J.G. in charge of a drum and bugle corps in that program and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve in February 1946. He completed his period of active duty with six months service on the U.S.S. Diachenko, a destroyer escort converted to a mine sweeper during WWII. He returned to R.P.I. for one semester and completed his B.S. degree in general engineering in February 1947. Smith was later promoted to Lt. J.G. before resigning from the Naval Reserve under honorable conditions on October 3, 1954.

He earned a M.S. degree in science and mathematics education at Syracuse University, a M.A. degree in mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana, and an EdD degree in mathematics education at Columbia University Teachers College.

He taught high school mathematics and science at Holland Patent Central School in NY where he coached the rifle team, junior high mathematics at Bethlehem Central School in Delmar, NY where he coached ninth grade football, and he taught junior high mathematics and sixth grade at Fayetteville-Manlius Central School in Manlius, NY.

In the fall of 1959 he joined the Mathematics faculty at the State University of New York at Potsdam. He served as Chairman of the Department for three years and developed (and for several years taught) a two-semester course in honors calculus which included homemade ice cream and cookies at his home for all the students who successfully completed both. In addition to several mathematics courses, he also taught courses in the education department and supervised student teachers of mathematics at various times. He was honored with the Chancellors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching for the academic year 1973-74. He retired from the Mathematics Department at the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1995 after 36 years of service. He felt very fortunate to have such a meaningful career and inspired countless students to believe in themselves, excel in mathematics, and to make a difference in the lives of others.

A member of Racket River Lodge #213 of Free and Accepted Masons in Potsdam, he served as Master of the Lodge several times. This lodge closed its doors and merged with Amber Lodge #395 in Parishville, NY in 2007. From 1996 to 1998 Smith served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Second St. Lawrence District. He held the office of Assistant Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York from 1998 to 2000. In 2007 Brother Smith received the Wendell K. Walker Builder of Men Award.

Also a member of the Scottish Rite, he served as Thrice Potent Master, as Sovereign Prince, and as Most Wise Master in that organization. In 2007 he received the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award.

While living in Potsdam, he became a member of the 50 Year Club of the Potsdam United Methodist Church, the chancel choir and the men’s gospel chorus.

An avid fisherman, he particularly enjoyed fishing for lake trout in Seneca Lake especially with his dear friend Richard (Dick) DelGuidice. In 2005 he successfully completed his goal of catching lake trout in ten lakes in New York State with his favorite Fireplug lure. He loved dogs, especially his Labradors, Ambie, Sasha and Misha. Charlie also enjoyed singing, music, cooking, bowling, Soduko puzzles, and in his younger days, figure skating and hiking, including a memorable trip from the North Rim to the South Rim and back in the Grand Canyon. He was an avid reader, from John Steinbeck to Stephen King and finished “Moby Dick” for the second time last year.

In July of 2009, he moved to Ipswich, MA to be close to his daughter Sarah and family. He sang in the United Methodist Church of Ipswich choir, served as a liturgist, and was active in a Bible study group. Charlie loved his time with family, exploring Ipswich, Wii bowling, relaxing by the Ipswich River and picnic lunches at Pavillion Beach.

Charlie lived with faith, purpose, kindness and gratitude.

He was a devoted loving father to Sarah Cullen and her husband Daniel of Ipswich, MA and Frederick B. Smith of Oakland, CA. Cherished grandfather (Grampa/GC) to Patrick, Matthew and Meaghan. Friend to many who will miss him dearly. He was also an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Charlie was predeceased by his sister, Evelyn Bergmann and his brother, David Smith.

His former wife, Barbara Anne Holtz Smith (Lititz, PA) is the mother of Sarah and Fred.

Friends and relatives will gather in honor and remembrance of Charlie’s life during visiting hours at the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, 4 Cedar Street, Potsdam, NY on Friday, January 25 from 5-7pm, with the members of the Masonic Lodge conducting a memorial ritual at 6:45PM. Funeral Services will be held at the Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main Street, Potsdam, NY on Saturday, January 26 at 11am. Internment with military honors will be planned for the Summer. A Reception and Celebration of Charlie’s Life will be held at Cable Gardens, 126 County Road, Ipswich, MA in the Community Room on Monday, January 28 from 5-8pm.

Gifts in Charlie’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC), 20 Burlington Mall Rd, Suite 261, Burlington, MA 01803 (www.mdsc.org)

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

Catherine M. Dasno, 63 formerly of Watertown passed away January, 9, 2019 in Pilot Mountain North Carolina.

William (Bill) Thomas Kirchgasser, 79 of Colton, NY (formerly of Potsdam), died suddenly at the ER of the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on January 14, 2019.

Born February 17, 1939 and raised in Delaware Country, Pennsylvania, Bill graduated from Nether Providence High School in 1957. During childhood trips to the Western states with his parents and brothers and Boy Scout Jamborees he developed his lifelong interest in geology. He received his BA in Geology from Union College in 1961 and his MS and Ph.D. in Geology from Cornell University, with a specialty in Paleontology.

After graduation from Cornell, Bill received a Fulbright Scholarship in 1967 to research and write with Professor Michael House of the University of Hull in Yorkshire, England. His collaboration with Professor House continued until the publication in 2008 (posthumously for Professor House) of what Bill’s family affectionately called the “Magnum Opus” but was otherwise titled, “Late Devonian Goniatites (Cephalopoda, Ammonoidea) from New York State.”

After a year of teaching at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, in 1969 Bill began his long and distinguished career as a Professor in the Geology Department at SUNY Potsdam, Chairing the Department from 1985 to 2000, and retiring in 2004 as a Full Professor. Bill’s specialty was the study of rock layers of the Devonian age. He began in the Finger Lakes region of New York State with the study of 370 million to 415 million year old rocks along with a changing fossil content. His career spanned the introduction of the understanding of plate tectonics where large continents broke into smaller fragments and moved elsewhere. He and a group of international Devonian workers took fossil collecting field trips all over the world, including trips to China, Siberia and Australia. There are two Devonian fossils named in his honor — the goniatite subspecies, koenenites lamellosus kirchgasseri, found in West Virginia, and the conodont species polygnathus kirchgasseri, found in France and Germany. Bill also taught a general course called “Ancient Life” for non-geology majors to acquaint them with evolutionary changes over geologic time, and he and a psychology professor collaborated to teach a seminar on evolution to students in their senior year.

Named a Professor Emeritus upon his retirement, Bill continued researching, writing, lecturing, doing field work and going to his office nearly every day. He donated his specimen collection to the Geology Department at SUNY Potsdam and, at the time of his death, and was arranging to donate portions of the collection to the New York State Museum in Albany and the Paleontological Research Institute in Ithaca, NY, where he was recently named a Member of the Board of Trustees.

A lifelong music lover, Bill played the violin, fiddle, piano and saxophone and regularly attended performances of the Orchestra of Northern New York. He served as Vice Chair of the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Foundation Board, was a Member of the SUNY Potsdam Foundation Board, and held many leadership positions at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton. He enjoyed traveling, reading (especially the New York Times), walking, watching sports and spending time at home with Linda and their dog Tully on Arbuckle Pond.

He is survived by his wife Linda Seramur of Colton, NY; his daughter Alison Kirchgasser, daughter-in-law Sally DeGan and grandson Parker Gordon of Winchester, MA; his brother Wayne Kirchgasser of Downingtown, PA; his step-daughter Lisa Smith, her husband Dave Smith and grandson Jackson of Portland, OR; his ex-wife and mother of his daughters Marjorie Hess; his late long-time partner Betsy’s sons Andy and Tim Northrop and their families; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; his many friends and colleagues and the generations of students he inspired. He was predeceased by his daughter Karen Kirchgasser, his partner Betsy Northrop, and his brother John Kirchgasser.

He inspired his friends and family to live life to the fullest, to be curious about the world, to travel with open minds and hearts and to be “wheels up” for the next adventure.

Donations in Bill’s name may be made to the Sandstoner Foundation – Karen Kirchgasser Memorial Scholarship, Potsdam Central School, P.O. Box 264, Potsdam, NY 13676. A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the spring/summer in the Potsdam area. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.

Wendell “Homer” Page (age 92) passed away at the VA hospital in Syracuse on January 14, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born on Sept. 29, 1926 in Stockholm to Roy A. and Ellen “Nellie” (Summers) Page, one of nine children. “Homer” as he was known by most, married Beverly Idona Shatraw on Oct. 6, 1951 in Brasher Falls Methodist Church with Rev. Frank E Morey afficiating. They lived the majority of their life together in Buckton, where they built their own home. They were married over 67 years. He served in the Army during WWII, worked at Alcoa, at Dairyman’s Leaque milk plant in Massena, Scott Ford in Potsdam, and then at Bicknell Brothers trucking in West Parishville (for 33 years). He retired in 1987 due to health issues. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Handsome Pond Club for many years. He was an avid camper and gardener who loved to travel with his family and friends. He visited many places on the east and west coast along with much of Canada. There were only four states in the U.S. that he had not visited. Homer is survived by his wife Beverly and all six of his daughters: Jacklynn and Bernard Cheney (Knapp Station, NY), Rebecca and Rex Crump (Brasher Falls, NY), Patricia Savage (Bedford,Indiana), Wendella and Mark Hartson (Winston-Salem, North Carolina), Lorraine and Loren Benware (Madrid, NY), and Cynthia and Daniel Olmstead (Tully, NY). Also 19 grandchildren, several great-grand children and four great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Homer was predeceased by his parents and all eight siblings: Zella (Page) & Raymond Fefee, Dianthia (Page) & Gordon Plumadore, Edith (Page) & Clarke Phippen, Pauline (Page) & W. Frank Brothers, Lillian (Page) & Arthur French, Kenneth & Jean Page, Warren Page, and Aaron & Erma Page. Also by three infant sons: Wendell Jr (1955), Wendell (1957), and Arthur (1959). Arrangements are with the Hammill Funeral home in Winthrop. Calling hours are Friday January 25, 2019 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm with Rev. Lee Sweeney giving a short prayer after. Burial and celebration of life will be held in the spring.

CASTORLAND — Ralph H. “Bub” Hall, 81, 0f Van Amber Rd., Castorland, died on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, where he had been admitted the day before.

Born January 24, 1937 in Castorland, the son of Everett E. and Nina H. (Hirschey) Hall, he was educated at Beaver River Central School. Following his education, Bub went to work for his father at E.E. Hall General Contracting out of Castorland in 1954, which was the first contracting company in Lewis County to have a backhoe. He remained with his father’s company operating heavy equipment until 1958, when he became self-employed owning and operating a log trucking business until 1960, when he bought his father’s farm on Van Amber Road in Castorland.

He was united in marriage to Linda J. Martin on August 23, 1958 at St. Stephen’s Church in Croghan.

Following his marriage, in addition to the continuation of his family’s farm operation, he was elected Town of New Bremen Highway Superintendent in 1972, a position he was continuously re-elected to and worked for until his retirement after 42 years of service on December 31, 2013.

Bub was a member of the New York State Highway Superintendent’s and Lewis County Highway Superintendent’s Associations, and was an honorary member of the Beaver River Fish & Game Club.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed many hobbies and interests, and was particularly fond of remodeling Ford farm tractors. He also liked traveling to antique shows and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Surviving in addition to his loving wife, Linda, of 61 years, are four children and their spouses including his son, Dale H. and Denise Hall, of Castorland; three daughters, Vicki A. and Kevin Meyer, of Castorland, Jodi M. and Richard Meyer, of Carthage, and Holly L. and Clancey O’Donnell, of Castorland; eleven grandchildren and sixteen (soon to be seventeen) great grandchildren; a sister, Lois Cole, of Syracuse; his brother-in-law, Gerald Eaton of Castorland, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his great grandson, Chase Alexander Meyer, and three sisters, Vivian Sauter, Dorothy Manzer and Marjorie Eaton.

Bub’s funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, beginning with a 10:15 a.m. Prayer Service at Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Stephen’s Church, with the Rev. Donald J. Manfred, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the spring.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lewis Co. Friends of Hospice, Lewis Co. Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program or the Beaver Falls V.F.D. Ambulance Fund.

To view Bub’s on-line obituary or leave a message of sympathy, please visit www.scanlonfuneral.com.

OGDENSBURG- Mary “Sue” Feltz, 81, formerly of Massena, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, January 19, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. A full obituary will be published when available.

Lawrence D. Parks, 79, of Rogers Crossing Road, Carthage, passed away Thursday evening, January 17, 2019 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on May 21, 1939 in Watertown, the son of the late Fredrick L. and Edna Marie (Robinson) Parks. Larry served in the military from 1956 until 1961. He was a tractor-trailer driver for Smith Transport for many years before becoming a quality control inspector at New York Air Brake in Watertown for 17 years, retiring due to a disability in 1993. He married the love of his life, the former Ann E. Jenkins, on August 25, 1984 at Ann’s childhood home in Camps Mills. The couple were inseparable. Together they raised their children at their home on the Rogers Crossing Road along with their German Shepherds. Larry always took great pride in their property. The thing Larry enjoyed most in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching the New York Giants games with his son Daniel.

Larry was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church, a former member of the Carthage American Legion and the Eagles Club in Watertown. Larry was a trustee for several years at Carthage United Methodist Church and oversaw the Christmas Food Basket program.

He is survived by his wife: Ann E. Parks of Carthage, two daughters: Dawn Bugnits of Poughkeepsie and Lori Dusharm of Watertown, four sons: Daniel Parks and his wife Rachel of Carthage, Mark Wentling of Massachusetts and Larry Parks Jr. and Carl Parks, both of Arkansas; 9 grandchildren, Lukas and Noah Parks, Richard Allmon, Liam O’Reilly, Alexander and Aidenne Bugnits, Averi Wilson and Robert and Dale Dusharm, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved German Shepherds, Bogey Bear and Zelda. He is predeceased by 5 brothers, Donald, Jack, Sunny, Paul and Jim Parks and 4 sisters, Sally Balch, Catherine Roberts, Bertha Kirby and Mary McFall and numerous German Shepherds that he raised.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 23 at the Calvary Assembly of God Church with Rev. David Frank officiating. A calling hour will precede the service from 1-2 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA or to Sarah House, Syracuse. The Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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

MASSENA – Mary Sue Feltz, 81, a longtime resident of Alden Street, passed away early Saturday morning, January 19, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg, where she had been a resident for the past five years.

Sue was born December 12, 1937 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Ina (Case) Marskell. She attended Catholic schools in Watertown and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School and later achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Nazareth College. On September 9, 1961, she married Gerald J. Feltz at Holy Family Church in Watertown with Father Nelson Shulette, officiating. Jerry predeceased her on April 9, 2003.

Sue was a social worker for Catholic Charities under the direction of Msgr. Robert Lawler for many years. She also was a child care giver in her home for many years after leaving Catholic Charities. A devout Catholic, she was an active communicant of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Sue was an avid reader, a dedicated Yankees Baseball fan, and also had a great love for animals.

Sue is survived by her children, John and Cathy Heilman Feltz of Watertown; Milo and Theresa Roque of Milpitas, California; Julie and Andrew Silver of Canton; her grandchildren, Sophia and Caroline Silver; and a goddaughter who lived with her, Sarah Huto.

Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena on Wednesday 3-6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jack L. Downs, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Home Foundation, 950 Linden Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, 6718 State Highway 68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

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

LOUISVILLE – Louise M. Manfred, 77, of 16 Arena Drive, unexpectedly passed away Friday evening, January 18, 2019 at her home.

Louise was born January 9, 1942 in Potsdam, the daughter of the late Roy and Bertha (Weaver) Chase. She attended Potsdam schools and graduated of Potsdam High School in 1960.

Louise dedicated her life to the care of her late son, Brian. She also worked for a time at the Nomad Motel in Potsdam. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and embroidery.

Louise is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Terry Davis of Potsdam; her brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Linda Chase of Potsdam and Jerry and Judy Chase of Canton; her daughter, Sarah Cardinall and John Kearns of Massena; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Brian M. Manfred on January 29, 2017 and her sister, Judy Kirkey on October 7, 2016.

At her request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Crary Mills Cemetery.

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