Virginia A. Monroe of Fayetteville died May 18th at home. She was born on April 25, 1919 in Watertown, the daughter of Robert R. and Ethel S. Williams Wright. Virginia graduated from Watertown High School in June 1937. She married Ansel B. Monroe on May 21, 1952. He predeceased her on May 3, 1992. Virginia was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Watertown.

She is survived by two sons, Stephen R. and his wife Elaine of Fayetteville and David R. of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her sister, Jean E. Wright on July 6, 1968.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.

For guest book, please visit: www.SCHEPPFAMILY.com EATON-TUBBS, Fayetteville 315-637-3214

Massena: Vera LaBarge, 94, passed away on Thursday evening May 15, 2019 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by her family. Friends and family may be received on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Church in Massena, Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.

Vera was born on May 22, 1924 in Stockholm, the daughter on Peter and Edna (Hutchinson) Chatell. She graduated from Potsdam High School in 1941. Vera married Samuel LaBarge on February 15, 1944 at the Church of Visitation in Norfolk, NY. Sam predeceased her on March 27, 1982. She worked for several years for St. Regis Paper Co. in the Chemistry Lab in Norfolk, NY, and later worked for 26 years at Massena Central in the cafeteria as a Food Service Manager. Vera was a longtime member of the Jolly Workers Home Bureau, St. Lawrence County Home Bureau, Red Hat Society, Massena and St. Regis Senior Citizens, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and volunteered for the American Red Cross Blood Clinic. She enjoyed doing crafts spending time with her family and friends in her home.

Vera is survived by her two sons, Samuel and Janet LaBarge and Eugene and Eleanor LaBarge both of Massena; six grandchildren, Lisa and Rick Gorton, Jason and Joanne LaBarge, Emily and Kyle Smith, Erika and Paul Engebretson, Elysa and Ryan Smith, Evan LaBarge; 14 great grandchildren; a sister, Louise Pierce of Norwood and Several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Janett Curtis and Olive Moulton; a brother, Bernard Chatell.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Memorial contributions in Vera’s memory may be made to Tri-Town Rescue Squad. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

AGRESTI, EMILIO - Spring Burial for Emilio P. Agresti, who passed away on January 6, 2019 will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm in Madrid Cemetery. Phillips Memorial Home in Madrid will be handling the arrangements for Emilio Agresti.

HUNTER, LEILA - Spring Burial for Leila M. Hunter, who passed away on January 9, 2019 will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm in Madrid Cemetery. Phillips Memorial Home in Madrid will be handling the arrangements for Leila Hunter.

FRENCH, RONALD - Spring Burial with full Military Honors for Ronald French, who passed away on January 8, 2019 will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. Phillips Memorial Home in Massena will be handling the arrangements for Ronald French.

SULLIVAN, ELEANOR - Eleanor Marie Sullivan (Ellie), formerly of Cape Vincent, NY, passed away peacefully December 23rd at the age of 85. Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery in Cape Vincent.

DREW, KENNETH - WATERTOWN, NY- A spring burial for Kenneth G. Drew, 89, of NYS Rt 11, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Oswegatchie Cemetery, Fine, NY. Mr. Drew passed away on March 8th, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown, NY.

BRASIE, DAVID - The spring burial for David D. Brasie will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 am in the Black River Cemetery. David passed away December 14, 2018 at Hospice of Jefferson County. He was 56 years old. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

TENNEY, MARY LOUISE - The spring burial for Mary Louise Tenney will be held on Friday, May 24th at 1:00 pm in North Watertown Cemetery, Bradley St., Watertown. Mary Louise passed away February 22nd at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home. She was 83 years old. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

WARE, SUE - Graveside services for Sue Katherine Ware, 76, of Carthage will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Fairview Cemetery, Carthage, Mrs. Ware died on March 12, 2019. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage.

TARIO, GRACE - The spring burial for Grace E. Tario will be held on Friday, May 24th at 2:00 pm in the Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. Grace passed away January 8th at University Hospital, Syracuse following a brief illness. She was 91 years old. Arrangements are with Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Inc.

PERRT, ELMER - The spring burial with military honors for Elmer E. Perry will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 11:00 am in the Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Perry passed away on December 27th with his family by his side. He was 86 years old. Arrangements are with Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

LOOMIS, JOYCE - There will be a “Celebration of Life” service for Joyce E. Loomis, 92, of Carthage on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 3:00pm in the Chapel at Meadowbrook Terrace, Carthage with Wayne Arnold officiating. Mrs. Loomis died on November 24, 2018.

MELISKO, ALBERT - Gouverneur - A graveside service for Albert J. “Al” Melisko will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 2 pm at East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Al, 90, passed away on Feb. 2 in Maryl

Richard “Dick” Dunaway, 93, of Fair Haven passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Liverpool, May 19, 1925, son of the late Gordon Dunaway, and, Reba Mitchell Dunaway. He was an insurance executive and partner in the Watertown insurance agency of Northland Agency. After returning from WW II, he was a 25 year member of the Army Reserve retiring in 1985 as a Lieutenant Colonel and commander of the 479th Engineer battalion. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, Syracuse Sports, travelling, and spending time in nature, as well as the occasional cocktail hour and most especially family time.

He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Dunaway.

Survived by his wife, Judith Bonner Dunaway, sons, Richard (Madeleine) Dunaway of the Villages , Fl., James Dunaway of Poughkeepsie, step son, Wesley (Anathea) Simpkins of NYC, Grandchildren, Natalie (Scott) Billo of Fl., Rich (Jennifer) Dunaway of Ithaca, Scott (Jodi) Dunaway of Harpursville, and, Huxley Simpkins, Great Grandchildren, Alex Billo, Nadia Billo and, Aylisia Dunaway, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place Tuesday,May 21, at 1:00 PM, at Fair Haven Community Church , 14463 Richardson Ave, Fair Haven, NY, 13064. For those wishing to make contributions in Dicks name they may do so to the Fair Haven Community Church. Arrangements are entrusted with Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. www.catoredcreek.com

Thelma B Ketchner, 95 Watertown went home to Our Lord on May 17, 2019 at Samaritan Keep Home where she had been a resident for many years.

She was born November 4, in Mayport PA to Oren and Mary Milliron Brocious.

She Married Norman E. Ketchner on September 16, 1940. They resided in Wellsville, NY where she was a homemaker. They relocated to Watertown in 1994 to be closer to family.

Thelma was active in many churches throughout Wellsville and Watertown, and always enjoyed sharing her love of the Lord.

She was predeceased by her husband Norm, Sister Phyllis Markle and Brothers Homer, Jerold, and Donald Brocious.

She is survived by daughter Jeanne Kratzat, Granddaughter Sara (Steven) Perkins and Sisters Marilyn Manin, Lois Veronese, and brother Richard Brocious and many nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff on the second floor of the Samaritan Keep Home.

A celebration of life service will be held this summer at the family’s convenience and burial will be private in Wellsville, NY

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Samaritan Keep Home Activity Fund, or Grace Weslyean Church Watertown, NY.

Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

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

Yvonne M. Levos, 68, of Watertown, passed away May 18, 2019, at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Yvonne was born February 18, 1951, in Watertown, daughter of Nagia and Hannah Manassa Habeeb. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1969. On October 7, 1973 she married Jerry P. Levos at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church. Yvonne is predeceased by her husband Jerry and father Nagia Habeeb.

Yvonne was employed at her family’s neighborhood store, The Red & White, on Mill Street and worked alongside her husband & children at their family business, CFM Food Distributors. Yvonne especially enjoyed cooking Greek & Arabic cuisine for her family & friends, especially around Christmas, putting together Food Shows & company picnics at CFM, attending to her home and taking care of her two dogs, Sophia & Tia. Yvonne’s greatest priority was taking care of her husband and two sons. An active member of St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, she was a former co-chair of the Pastry Committee. Yvonne was a dance instructor at Dee’s Dancing Academy, where she participated in dance reviews and instructed at children’s camps.

Surviving are her mother Hannah Habeeb, two sons, Peter (Beth Ann) and Paul, all of Watertown, a brother Edward (Ann) Habeeb, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, a sister Cindy (John) Bufalini, Watertown, sisters-in-law, Penny Levos, Watertown and Maria Gezerlis, Troy, her nieces and nephews, Michael Bufalini, Maria Bufalini, Greg (Christy) Habeeb, Scott (Julie) Habeeb, Kristin (Michael) Elder, Hannah Habeeb, Spyro (Gina) Gezerlis, Margaret Gezerlis.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-7 PM at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc 135 Keyes Avenue Watertown, NY. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 AM at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church with Reverend Philip Yanulis officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 502 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

GOUVERNEUR – Derith “Derry” Taylor Clark, age 93, of Gouverneur, passed away on May 19, 2019 at her home.

Funeral arrangements are private and being handled by French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Derry was born on December 31, 1925 in Croghan to the late Joseph and Hyacinthe (Andre) Forney. She graduated from Father Leo Memorial High School in Croghan in 1942 and attended Watertown School of Commerce.

Derry worked 3 years at Rome Manufacture Co. in Rome, NY before her marriage. She married Dwight G. Taylor on July 31, 1944 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Croghan. Mr. Taylor, a mechanic and logger, passed away November 28, 1975. Derry married Arnold Clark in Edwards on April 21, 1978. He passed away in September of 1991.

Mrs. Clark enjoyed gardening, reading, crafts and playing cards.

She is survived by Barbara Taylor of Watertown, Sue and Glenn Goodelle of Florida, Francis “Doc” and Marjorie Taylor, Patrick and Colette Taylor of Saranac, Stephen and Lorna Taylor; daughter-in-law, Edythe Peabody Taylor of Harrisville; 3 brothers, Ronald and Neil Forney of California, and Donald Forney of Arizona; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-granddaughter.

In addition to her husbands, Derry is predeceased by 2 sisters, Ruth B. Talbot and Mary Janice Prouty; 2 brothers, John “Jack” Forney and Shortland “Rip” Forney; and 3 sons, Richard F. Taylor in July 2003, Joseph L. Taylor in February 1992, and William R. Taylor in November 2011, and an infant daughter, Kay Marie in 1955.

Donations in memory of Derry may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur NY 13642.

Alan J. Wioskowski passed away peacefully on the 15th of May 2019 at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida after an extended illness.

Alan was born on March 15, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He majored in Music and Ensemble Voice at Wayne State University and later served in the US Army from which he was honorably discharged in 1968, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

After military service, Alan’s career included Purchasing support service for the Lahey Clinic in both Boston and Burlington, Massachusetts, followed by service as Director of Purchasing for the Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I.; a position from which he subsequently retired and moved to norther New York. In New York, Alan “un-retired” and assumed the position of Weekend Announcer, Web Manager and Comptroller for North Country Public Radio. In addition, Alan served as a Board Member and Web Manger of The Orchestra of Northern New York.

Throughout the years, Alan enjoyed singing in various size groups with varying styles: the Peter Palmer Voices & Orchestra (Chicago, IL), the Alan Jaye Singers, the Kenneth Jewel Chorale (Detroit, MI), the Saint Lawrence University Community Chorus, the Saint Lawrence University Early Music Singers and the Potsdam Community Chorus (affiliated with the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam.)

With his extensive experience in public and professional associations throughout his career in both work and music, he was pleased to have the opportunity to utilize his experience to help establish and ensure the long-term existence of an incredible and talented group of singing individuals in the Fort Myers area. Serving as the Founding President of the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida, Alan successfully laid the groundwork for its future growth and development. In addition, Alan sang as a member of the Chorale, a role he continued to fulfill until prevented by his health in 2019.

Alan is survived by his husband John W. Marson of Fort Myers, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius J. Wioskowski and Julia C. Wioskowski (Wala) and brother Jerome C. Wioskowski (Carol), all of Oxford, Michigan. Surviving family includes sister Judith Anne Jorgensen (David) of Chelsea, Michigan; brother Jon J. Wioskowski (Joan) of Venice, Florida, and sister Anne Farnsworth (Ted, deceased) of Alanson, Michigan as well as many beloved nieces and nephews and greats.

Cremation with internment of ashes within a VA National Cemetery in New York state are planned in accordance with Alan’s wishes. Arrangements are by Gendron Funeral Home of Fort Myers, Florida (www.gendronfuneralhome.com) A Celebration of Life is also being planned and will be announced at a later date. For those who wish to make a donation in Alan’s memory, may do so in support of the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida (www.symphonicchorale.org), North Country Public Radio (www.ncpr.org) or Orchestra of Northern New York (44 Pierrepont Ave. Potsdam, NY 13676.)

Calling hours for Anna L. Thomas, widow of Hazen Thomas, will be from 11am - 12 noon on Saturday, May 25th with a funeral service at 12 noon at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Watertown, with her son, Hazen (Jake) Thomas, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Thomas, 91, formerly of the Great Bend-Champion Rd., passed away February 1st, 2019 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a patient since February of 2014.

Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com

Funeral services for Gary H. Madlin, age 76, of Ogdensburg, NY, will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 2:00PM at Notre Dame Church with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Interment will be in Foxwood Memorial Park with military honors. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2019, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Mr. Madlin passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY, surrounded by family. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Madlin of Ogdensburg, NY; two children, Brook Madlin and his fiance, Melissa Smith, of Waddington, NY and Tara Swinwood, and her husband, Corey, of Canton, NY and two children from a previous marriage, Garrett Aumell of Massachusetts and Billie Jo Ober of Norwood, NY. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Emily Madlin, Nolan Swinwood and Madeline Swinwood. He is predeceased by siblings, Richard W. Madlin and Gaynell (Madlin) Downey. Gary is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Gary was born on March 19, 1943, in Watertown, NY, the son of Richard C. and Mary F. (Murphy) Madlin. He attended Holy Cross Academy and later graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1962. Gary enlisted in the United States Army in 1962. He was honorably discharged in 1968. He married Cheryl Bice on December 23, 1970, at the Heuvelton First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Richard Lauderback officiating. Gary was a crane operator at Alcoa in Massena, NY, retiring in 2001. Gary was a member of the Cranberry Lake Snowmobile Association and Cranberry Lake Boat Club. Mr. Madlin was also a 4th Degree Knight at the Knights of Columbus and was also awarded Knight of the Year in 2004. Gary also was involved and a supporter of the Ogdensburg Snack Pack Program. Donations may be made in Gary’s memory to Notre Dame Heritage Fund, 125 Ford Ave, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and the Knights of Columbus, 721 Hasbrouck St, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.

A funeral Mass for Helen O. Anderson will be 10 am Friday, May 24th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Watertown with Rev. Chris Looby officiating Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Anderson, 85, formerly of Watertown and widow of Robert B, Anderson, passed away December 17th, 2018 in Concord, North Carolina.

Mrs. Anderson was the Chief Financial Officer at Fort Drum for many years until retiring in 1993.

She is survived by 1 son, Peter, Watertown, and a daughter Roberta ( Donald) Desrosiers, No. Carolina; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com

CASTORLAND- Mackenzie L. Abbott, 13, of Old State Road passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, Syracuse.

The funeral services will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Croghan Mennonite Church, Croghan. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. Calling hours will be Thursday May 23, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at Croghan Mennonite Church. Contributions may be made to BRCS Booster Club 9508 Artz Road, Beaver Falls, NY 13305; Children’s Miracle Network of 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601, or Golisano Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Circle; Syracuse NY13210. Arrangements are with the Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc.

Mackenzie is survived by her parents, Shawn and Heather Abbott of Castorland; a brother, Mason Abbott, a sister Madison Abbott, both of Castorland; maternal grandparents Cheryl Barker of Sandy Creek, David Bates, of Mexico, NY; paternal grandparents, Brian and Deborah Hopper of Stanley, Beverly Abbott of Mannsville;. She is also survived by many aunts and uncles, Rachel and Chad Zehr, Joshua and Kirstin Abbott, Erin and Justin Wagschal, Jenny and Daniel Webster, Amanda Hopper, Kaitlyn Hopper, great aunts and uncles, and many cousins. She is predeceased by her paternal grandfather Michael J. Abbott.

Mackenzie was born on November 9, 2005 in Watertown, NY, a beloved daughter of Shawn and Heather Barker Abbott. Mackenzie was known to her family as “Kenzie Lou” and “Little Red”. She was a 7th grade student at Beaver River Central School. Mackenzie was very athletic and was a member of the modified track, volleyball, and swim teams. She was loving, caring, and spunky and enjoyed the outdoors and animals, running and dancing. She loved little ones, especially babies. Mackenzie always put other people first and touched many people’s lives with her smile. She always told everyone to: “Be Yourself”.

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

Peter Frederick Kuehl died today at San Francisco General Hospital after a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Peter was born April 1 1938 in New York City to Frederick and Paula Lissl Kuehl. He grew up in Redwood City California

with his mother, following his parents’ divorce in 1943. He graduated in Journalism from San Jose State University.

After two years in Alaska with the United States Army, he had a colorful journalism career with the Associated Press and with the San Francisco Chronicle. Several of his syndicated stories appeared in the Watertown Daily Times. He also enjoyed working as a white water rafting guide throughout the Pacific Northwest and on the Colorado River.

Over the years Peter was a frequent visitor to the family cottage in Morristown. There he regaled his family and friends with vivid descriptions of San Francisco during his Haight-Ashbury years.

He is survived by his brother Alexander Kuehl and sister-in-law Jane Scott of Amelia Island , Florida and Morristown. Funeral arrangements are private.

RUSSELL- Sarah I. Jones, age 63, of Russell, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Sarah was born on March14, 1956 in Canton, NY to the late Samuel Emerson and Elizabeth (Basford) Hale. She graduated from Knox Memorial Central School in 1974. Sarah married Donald G. Jones on April 6, 1974 at the Edwards Assembly of God Church.

Sarah was a secretary for the Rehabilitation Center at the E.J. Noble Building in Canton for many years. She had also previously worked at the St. Lawrence Book Store. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going to the casino, bowling and playing softball.

Surviving is her husband, Donald; a daughter, Susan and Sean Lennon of Hermon; three brothers, Loren Hale, Alden Hale both of Russell and Fred Hale of Florida; a sister, Mary Hewlett of Russell and four grandchildren, Cade, Jack, Halee and Ryan Lennon.

She is predeceased by a son, William Gene Jones, who died shortly after birth; a brother, Donald Hale and a sister, Marie Hale.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Edwards. Her funeral service will be on Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Clare. Condolences may be shared at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

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

OBITUARY – Reverend Monsignor Peter R. Riani

Reverend Monsignor Peter R. Riani, age 89, passed into new life on the night of Thursday, May 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Home in Ogdensburg.

On Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. Reverend John Yonkovig, Vicar Forane of the Adirondack Deanery, will preside over the reception of the body at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid. Calling hours will continue until 9 p.m. and resume on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.

At 10:30, Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with the priests of the diocese concelebrating. Reverend Monsignor Leeward J. Poissant will offer the homily. This day is Msgr. Riani’s 64th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.

He will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Keeseville in the alb prepared by his grandmother for his ordination.

Peter Riani was born on August 16, 1929, the son of Peter J. and Mary (Robarge) Riani in Keeseville.

He attended Union College in Schenectady in 1946 and 1947 before beginning seminary studies at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg. After graduating in 1951, he attended St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore until graduating in 1955.

Most Reverend Walter P. Kellenberg, D.D. ordained Father Riani on May 21, 1955 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg. Fr. Riani spent five years served as Assistant Pastor at St. Rita’s Church in Deferiet, St. Paul’s Church in Black River and St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake.

Beginning in 1958, he began spending his summers attending the University of Ottawa where he received a Masters of Psychology and Education in 1963. During that time, he spent a year at Pontifical Anthenaeum Angelicum, earning a Doctorate in Theology (S.T.D.) in 1960.

He returned to Wadhams Hall as an instructor involved in the education and formation of young men considering their calling to the priesthood. This began a career spanning five decades, culminating as President-Rector of the seminary for 12 years and lecturing at other institutions such as Mater Dei College and St. Lawrence University.

In 1976, he was appointed Prelate of Honor of His Holiness, and humbly avoided use to the title Monsignor. He preferred to be called Fr. Peter or Fr. Riani.

During a hiatus, Fr. Riani was pastor of St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid from 1982 until 1985. While completing his Wadhams career, he served as pastor of St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton between 1988 and 1993.

He returned nearer to his hometown to serve as pastor at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru from 1993 until 1999 and then St. Elizabeth Church in Elizabethtown and St. Philip Neri Church in Westport between 2000 and his retirement in 2012. During this time, he was Dean of the Essex Deanery. He held numerous diocesan posts such as Associate Editor of the North Country Catholic and Director of Seminarians and served on many committees.

Many will remember Fr. Riani for his many world travels, love of sailing and his annual summer rental of Rock View Camp on Lake Champlain. These memories were always made with family and friends, like Reverend Richard Sturtz and many others. When Fr. Riani stopped moving, a book was always in his hand or a discussion on his lips, often involving the philosophy of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin S.J. He spent 75 years schussing down mountains on his skis, and only Parkinson’s disease robbed him of that joy.

Rev. Msgr. Peter Riani is survived by his sister-in-law, Joan Riani and brother-in-law William Turner and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard G. Riani; sisters, Nancy McClellan and Susan Turner; brother-in-law David McClellan and nephew, Christopher J. Riani.

Fr. Riani requested no flowers be sent. Arrangements are in the care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Saranac Lake, 518-891-3613.

WATERTOWN-Farrah M. Perkins, 42 of Cedar street passed away on Friday May 17th, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home, Chaumont.

Farrah was born on November 2nd, 1976 to Sonya (Miller) Perkins and the late David H. Perkins.

Farrah loved music and movies. She was an animal lover who loved all dogs and cats.

Farrah was a firm believer in organ donation and tried to educate people on why organ donation is so important. She always believed how organ donation would save the lives of many people and urged to become organ donors, stressing how easy the process is to be a donor. If you would like to become an organ donor in honor of Farrah please fill out this form: https://donatelife.ny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/English-Enrollment-Form.pdf.

Farrah is survived by her mother, her sibling Levi Perkins, Cape Vincent, NY, and two half-sisters: Cathy (Terry) Zimmer, Evans Mills, NY, and Georgina (John) Santiago, Baton Rouge, LA.

Farrah is predeceased by her father.

Calling hours will be Saturday June 1st, 2019 from 1pm-5pm with a memorial service at 5pm, at Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home, Chaumont.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Online condolences may be made at www.ClevelandFHInc.com.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – A Mass of Christian Burial for 40 year old Oliver J. Mackey, a resident of Phillipsburg, NJ and formerly of Norwood, will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church in Norwood with Rev. Garry Giroux presiding. Burial will be held in the Calvary Cemetery in Norwood following the services. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Friday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Oliver passed away tragically on Friday, May 17, 2019 in an automobile accident in New Jersey.

Oliver is survived by his fiancé, Carrie Midgley, Phillipsburg, NJ; his three sons, Cooper Backus Mackey, Waddington, NY; Keelan Mackey and Fionn Mackey, both of Phillipsburg, NJ; his parents, Edward and Susan Mackey, Norwood; a brother, Nicholas Mackey, Verona, Wisconsin; his maternal grandmother, Shirley Jay, Massena as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents Edward and Julia Barry Mackey Sr. and his maternal grandfather, Frederick Jay.

Born on September 23, 1978 in Potsdam, NY to Edward and Susan Jay Mackey, Oliver graduated from Massena Central School in 1997. A marriage to Abigail Backus ended in a separation. He worked for CSX railroad locally and later took a position with the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) in New York City as a dispatcher. Oliver enjoyed being with his family and loved going to sporting events with his children, whether it be the New Jersey Devils hockey games or coaching his children. Memorial donations in Oliver’s memory can be made to charity of one’s choice and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Oliver J. Mackey.

Massena – With heavy hearts the family of Nolan “Lee” Richards announce his passing on Friday, (May 17, 2019), with his loving wife and family by his side. Arrangements are with the Flint Funeral Home, Moira.

Born March 2, 1952 in Massena the son of Leonard “Leo” and Lola Evelyn (Maccue) Richards. He attended Massena Central High School and operated his own business “Lee’s Dozer and Hoe Service”. For many years Lee worked at Parras Excavation, service. September 30, 2001 Lee united into marriage with Barbara White. Lee enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Treasured memories will be forever in the hearts of wife Barbara and his children Christopher and his companion Sherry Ashley of North Lawrence, and Samuel and his companion Sharon Patterson of Ogdensburg.

He is also survived by his grandchildren Christopher Jr Richards, Alex Richards, Andrew Kirkey.

Besides his parents he is predeceased by his siblings Arley, Keith, and Leonard Clayton, Jr..

A time of visitation may are set for Thursday May 23, 2019 from 2-3:45 p.m. at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. Funeral services will commence at 4 p.m. Burial will take place May 31, 2019 in Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Massena.

In Lieu of floral offerings please consider memorial contributions in Lee’s honor to Hospice and Palliative care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.flintfuneralhomeny.com

NORWOOD – Funeral services for 27 year old Michael C. LaShomb, a resident of Norwood and Hollywood, California, will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the St. Raymond’s Church in Raymondville with Rev. Garry Giroux presiding. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mr. LaShomb passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in California, a place he enjoyed very much and loved to spend his time.

Michael is survived by his father Michael T. LaShomb, Norfolk; his mother, Mary Ellen LaShomb, Norwood; a brother, Jordan LaShomb, Seattle, Washington; his paternal grandparents, Clark and June LaShomb, Norfolk; his maternal grandparents, Andy and Claudia Barber, Norfolk, and his step brother and sister, Daniel and Holly Thimons, Canton and Vanessa Planty, Massena. He is also survived by his godparents, Vincent LaShomb and Joan Avery, his maternal aunts and uncles, Maude and Lloyd Simon, William Ryan, Shirley Ryan, and Lillian Casler; several paternal aunts and uncles, as well as many cousins and beloved friends. Michael is pre-deceased by an aunt Nellie and maternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Marion Ryan.

Born in Potsdam, NY on August 2, 1991 to Michael T. and Mary Ellen Ryan LaShomb, Michael attended NNCS. Michael was a happy go lucky young adult who lived his life free spirited, living the Highlife and loved to socialize with his family and friends. He enjoyed acting and rap music, wanting to be a famous rapper one day. He also cherished his dogs, Beethoven and Buddy. Michael enjoyed sciences, so in his memory, any memorial donations can be made to a science research organization and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home is serving the family of Michael C. LaShomb.

LOWVILLE - Eva R. Millard, A committal service will be at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 30th, at Martinsburg Cemetery, with Rev. David Herrmann officiating. www.sundquistfh.com