Rosemary Mangan

Rosemary Mangan, 57, of 173 Park Street, Tupper Lake, passed away early Friday morning, March 24, 2017 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, where she had been a patient since March 17.
Rosemary was born August 17, 1959 in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of Joseph Jacobs and Helen Mitchell Kennedy and attended schools in Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, as well as business school in Syracuse.
Rosemary was a private duty home health care aide in the Syracuse area, where she lived, for many years.
At one time, she was also the head housekeeper at the Days Inn – University in Syracuse. She enjoyed beading, making dream catchers, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Rosemary is survived by her loving husband, Joseph, whom she married on July 29, 1989 in Syracuse; her children, Steve (Jennifer) Lazore of Tupper Lake; Stuart (Chrissy McNichols) of Cornwall; Stacey Lazore of Tupper Lake and his companion, Margaret Thompson of Akwesasne; her grandchildren, Niiostosera’ah Jada, Emily, Macey, Shady, Tehanerahtatenies, Karahkwanoron, and Tobias; her siblings, Alma (Orlo) Ransom, Joseph Jacobs, Jr., Tammy (James) Schaffer, Melissa (Al) Stuart, Connstance, Paul (Sherry) Kennedy, Derrick (Traci) Kennedy, Lawrence (Tanya) Kennedy, Edward (Joanne) Mitchell, and Joseph (Diane) Mitchell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and her step-father, Patrick Kennedy, she was predeceased by two infant grandchildren, Baby Blu and Kararisaks John; and two brothers, James C. Mitchell and Peter Mitchell Pierce.
Friends were able to call starting from 5p.m. Tuesday (yesterday) at the Akwesasne Homemakers until the time of the services, Thursday at 2p.m. Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the funeral home to assist the family.
Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, where memories and condolences may be shared online at www.donaldsonfh.com.

Harvey S. Tebo Jr.

Harvey S. Tebo Jr., 90, of Tupper Lake, New York passed away March 24, 2017.
Harvey was born in Tupper Lake on August 6, 1926 to Edith Dominie and Harvey Tebo Sr. Harvey was one of the last surviving members of the undefeated Tupper Lake football team of 1944. He served in the US Army in the Philippines during World War II. Harvey played hockey and football at Clarkson University.
On October 10, 1953, Harvey married MaryAnn Gagnier of Tupper Lake. They had three children: John, Jim, and Mary Beth. Harvey served as the Postmaster of Tupper Lake for 25 years. He was the Secretary/Treasurer of the National Association of Postmasters and served on the Board of Education for the Tupper Lake School District.
Harvey is predeceased by his parents, sisters Katherine Bump and Mercile Forkey, and brother William Tebo. He is survived by his sister Irene Gravlin of Tupper Lake, children John Tebo of Cincinnati, Jim Tebo and his wife Lisa of Tupper Lake, and Mary Beth Rust and her husband John of Tupper Lake, and his grandchildren Kelsey Tebo Baker and her husband Seth of New Orleans, and Isabella Rust of Tupper Lake.There will be no calling hours. The burial will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wild Center in Harvey’s name.

Renata Marie (Bolia) Estes, 35

Renata Marie (Bolia) Estes, 35
Renata Marie (Bolia) Estes, 35, joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.
Born July 13, 1981, the daughte of Allen and Lynn (Barber) Bishop. Renata was a beautiful, caring woman of great strength.
She will be greatly missed by her parents, Allen and Lynn Bishop, son Hunter Estes, long time companion Michael Woodruff, sisters Michele Bolia, Jamie Warner, Allana Baldwin, Melynda Garrett and Kimberly Bishop. Renata will also be greatly missed by brothers, Gordon Bolia, Michael Bolia, Matthew Bolia, Timothy Debien and his wife Christine, Eric Debien, Mark Bishop and his wife Janette. She is also survived by several Uncles, Aunts, nieces and nephews (whom she let get away with everything) and cousins.
She was a great friend to many and please know she loved you all!
She was predeceased by her father Timothy Debien, grandparents, her "Smuncle" Shane, Aunt Sheryl, and her niece Kendall Elise.
Renata made her wishes very clear and there will be no calling hours instead we ask all to join us for a Celebration of Renata's life at the Tupper Lake Moose lodge on Saturday March 25th at 2 p.m.

Catherine Beatrice LaMora

Catherine Beatrice LaMora
Catherine Beatrice LaMora, 87, died Friday, March 3 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, N.C.
Catherine was born October 28, 1929, the daughter of Clifton and Louise Mandigo.  She was a native of Conifer and lived in Tupper Lake for many years.
A devout Catholic, she was married to Raymond O. LaMora until his death in 1995.  She worked at Sunmount DDSO and for the postal service in Tupper Lake.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and by five siblings.
She is survived by one daughter, Diana (Ed) Cribbs of Asheboro, N.C., four grandchildren- Ray Planty of Tupper Lake, Lorie Dolan of Asheboro, Gena Sulzer of Lugoff, S.C., Michael LaFave of Winston-Salem, N.C., and nine great grand children- Oliver and Garret Planty, Desiree Arzvaga, Jessica and John Dolan, Carol Anne Gilmore, Cory Williams, Andrea Sulzer, Chase LaFave; and four great great grandchildren- Christopher and Zoey Hill, Jackson and Connor Arzvaga.
Catherine is also survived by a sister, Roberta Allendorph and two brothers, Clifton and Lee Mandigo and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Asheboro, N.C.  A memorial service and burial will be held in the spring in Tupper Lake.

Lawrence J. Lemieux

Lawrence J. Lemieux
Word has been received from California of the death of Lawrence “Larry” Lemieux, 73. Larry passed away on February 28, 2017.
Mr. Lemieux was born on April 26, 1943 in Tupper Lake and graduated from Holy Ghost Academy. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy, where he served eight years.
He remained in California for the rest of his life and retired as chief engineer, from Fresno State University after 25 years.  
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Buck and Anne Dow Lemieux.
He is survived by his sisters, Jeannine Clark of Tupper Lake, and Claire Ann DeCecco of Erie, PA. and his only daughter, Kristi Ann Grange, her husband Christian and a grandson Spencer, all of Edmond, WA.
A memorial will be held at the family's convenience and burial will be at National Military Cemetery near Fresno, CA.

Death notice: Nancy J. Ward

Death notice
Nancy J. Ward
Word has been received on the death of Nancy J. Ward, 68, of Auburn. Nancy passed away on February 27, 2017.  
She was the daughter of the late Edward and Doris Mason Smith.

Mary Solomon

Mary Solomon, a resident of Poughkeepsie for the past 48 years, passed awaypeacefully Saturday February 18.
Mary was born Mary Katherine Sparks to Joseph and Mary Sparks on August 1, 1936 in Tupper Lake. Mary was the youngest of six children withfour brothers and one sister.  
Mary spent her whole childhood in Tupper Lake and graduated valedictorian from Tupper Lake High School. Mary continued her education, receiving a bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Rose in Albany N.Y.  and as the only woman in her class and on a full academic scholarship,  a Master's degree in zoology from Syracuse University’s College of Forestry.
Mary moved to Poughkeepsie with her husband, Murray, in 1969 with their three children. There she began a life of public service and volunteerism that spanned nearlyfive decades. Mary started as a member of the PTA in the Poughkeepsie Public School District and later was elected to the Poughkeepsie School Board, eventually became the president of the school board . Mary was director of the Vassar Temple religious school for seven years , workedfor Dutchess Outreach as a volunteer coordinator, volunteered her time at the LunchBox in Poughkeepsie and spent many years working for the Red Cross as Coordinator for Volunteers.
Mary also travelled for the Red Cross to disaster sites across the country to provide support to victims of natural disasters.  Mary was alsoa first responder on9/11 and among other jobs, worked inlandfills finding remains of victims of thedisaster.  Mary, a lifelong Democrat, spent many years on the Board of the City of Poughkeepsie’s Housing Authority.  She ran for and was elected to the Poughkeepsie Common Counsel representing the Sixth Ward for four consecutive terms.
Mary loved the outdoorsand spent much of her free time camping, hiking, skiing and canoeing with her family. Mary’s other interests include attendingthe opera, reading and hosting family get-togethers year after year.
Mary is survived by her husband, Murray, her children Barry, Judith and Matthew, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Sherry and seven grandchildren Ethan, Kyle, Hannah, Andrew, Jacob, Max and Nick and sister in law, Toby Solomon.

Ronald J. Bourque, 52

Ronald J. Bourque, 52, of Tupper Lake passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 25th.
Born February 3, 1965 in Tupper Lake, he was the son of Armand and Darlene (Parent) Bourque.
Ron grew up in Tupper Lake and attended local schools. He worked construction for various contractors throughout the North Country.
On December 17, 2010 he married Shirley Thomas in Malone.
He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with family and working on small engines.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Dylan and Dalten, his father Armand, two sisters- Debbie Nadeau and her husband Tony, Pam Fuller and her husband Tom, one brother Richard Hamm and his wife Lori and several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his mother Darlene.
Calling hours are scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 from 3p.m. to4 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.
A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 4p.m. Burial will be in St. Alphonsus cemetery in May.

Richard Preston “Dick” Williams, 96

Richard Preston “Dick” Williams, 96
Richard Preston “Dick” Williams, 96, of Tupper Rd., passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home.
Born on November 5, 1920 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Irvine and Agnes (Ayres) Williams.  He graduated from University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science and earned his Master’s degree in organic chemistry from New York University.
Dick served as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Bell.
He was employed as a chemist at American Cyanamid in Pearl River, N.Y. where he met Gwenda M. Edis whom he married in 1957.  Gwenda passed away in August of 1997.  
Dick later worked as a research chemist at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He had also worked and taught at the Adirondack Mountain School in the 1970’s and 80’s.
He married Jean Diana (Dippman) Cobb in 2002 in Long Lake.
Richard was an accomplished artist specializing in pottery, drawing and printmaking. He enjoyed all types of music.  He appreciated the beauty of nature, hiking and mountain climbing.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Williams, three sons, Christopher Williams and his wife, Louise of Brooklyn, Bruce Cobb and his wife Nancy of Northvale, N.J. and Glenn Cobb and his wife Mary of Blairstown, N.J.; one daughter, Moyna Pfingst of Monroe, N.Y.; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren
Friends were able to call from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Henry’s Parish Center.
Funeral services immediately followed the visitation at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Burial will be in Long Lake Cemetery.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com

Isabelle Garrow, 92

Isabelle Garrow, 92
Isabelle Garrow, 92, of Tupper Lake, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
 Born April 26, 1924 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Blair) Young.
 Isabelle grew up in Tupper Lake and married Roy Garrow at Holy Name church on May 25, 1946.
 Isabelle was a home maker most of her life working a short time at the Dress Factory.
 She is survived by her husband, Roy, daughter Diana, five grandchildren- Kevin Hutchins and his wife Janelle, Jody Hutchins and his wife Renee, Jamie Hutchins, Dale Hutchins and his wife Patricia, Sonya Hutchins and Billy Hooper.
Isabelle was also survived byseven great-grandchildren- AllanMichael Martin, Macy Hutchins, Morgan Hutchins, Trevor Hutchins, Jacob Hutchins, Joshua Hutchins, Melissa Dixon and her husband Josh, two great-great grandchildren, Haille Dixon and Reyna Dixon and many nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by one daughter, Nancy, six brothers- Paul, Frank, George, John, Vic, Fred and sisters Margaret, Lillian and Anna. Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, February24 from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2p.m. at St. Alphonsus church.  Burial will be in Holy Name cemetery in May.

Stanley Moody

Stanley Wilson Moody went to be with his wife in heaven on February 11, 2017 at the age of 93. He had recently resided at Mercy Living Center and Will Rogers of Saranac Village.
Stanley was born in Saranac Lake on June 19, 1923 to Leslie and Alma (Willson) Moody.
He graduated from Tupper Lake High School on June 23, 1941.
His hobby of building model airplanes as a teen became a reality after graduation, when a vacancy occurred at a government training center for airplane assembly. He embarked on a five-month course in airplane assembly in Barker, N.Y. He then accepted a job with the Glen L. Martin Company in Baltimore, Maryland as a body riveter on the Martin bombers.
When he was later called up for military service, his physical revealed he had contracted tuberculosis and soon after found himself curing at the Ray Brook Sanatorium. Once released with a clean bill of health, Stanley returned to Tupper Lake where he successfully wooed and married "the greatest woman who ever lived,” Patricia Kavanagh. They were married on July 8, 1944 at St Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake. It was a sad day when Patricia passed away on September 30, 2004.
Stanley owned and operated Moody's Atlantic Service Station on Demars Blvd. for many years. After he sold the service station, he managed Eddie Wolf's Arco Station. He later worked in the kitchen and in the housekeeping department at Sunmount DDSO, until his retirement on January 28, 1987.
Never one to sit idle, he picked up a few "part time gigs" following his retirement, as well as volunteering at the local food pantry collecting and distributing food to the needy. He also drove cancer patients to and from Plattsburgh so they could get their chemotherapy during that important time in their lives.
He enjoyed traveling to visit his children, many of whom had scattered across the U.S. He was always a big football and baseball fan and had many "favorite" teams primarily the Dallas Cowboys and Boston Red Sox. Anyone that knew Stan knew which team he was rooting for, and it wasn't the Yankees! He enjoyed league bowling , and friendly competition with his sons on Sunday mornings and continued to bowl in the Senior League until he was 90.
When he moved to Will Rogers In Feb. of 2015 he was welcomed with open arms to his new family there.  He made some fast friends there and gave most of the residents and employees there a nickname, right "Speedy"? He enjoyed the company of his meal time table mates. They made sure he was well fed and didn't miss dessert. The family wants to especially thank the folks at the infamous "Rowdy" table - Jim Glavin, Hazel LaBounty and Louise LaFountain for watching out for Dad while he was there. He also enjoyed doing his daily crossword puzzles because he loved the challenge.
He is survived by two sisters - Marilyn Leroux of Raleigh, N.C. and Carol LeRoux of Star Lake, four sons Vincent (Joy), William (Tina), James and Timothy, all of New York and four daughters Sheryl Briggs of Colorado, Kathy (Ron) Albert of Tupper Lake, Jo-Anne (Ed) Motteram of Texas, and Peggy (Ron) Holt of Tennessee. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and his cat Oscar.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, his beloved wife Patricia, his oldest daughter Suzanne Ogden and her husband William S.S. Ogden II and their infant child William S.S. Ogden III and his grand-daughter Beth Shore and great grand-daughter Grace Colbert. He was also pre-deceased by his three brothers Warren, Roland and Leonard and his sister Wanda (Polly) Crary and his beloved cat "Jamie".
There were no calling hours at the request of the deceased. Contributions may be made in Stanley's memory to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in Saranac Lake or the Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association, Inc. through the Stuart-Fortune-Keogh Funeral Home on Cliff Ave in Tupper Lake.

D’Arcy Touchette

D’Arcy Fernand Touchette of Long Lake died on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake, New York.
Born on February 16, 1930 in Ste. Martine, Quebec, D’Arcy was the son of Louis and Blanche (Poissant) Touchette.
Trained as an electrical lineman, D’Arcy helped build high-tension power lines across northern Canada, Greenland, the Northwest Territories, and west through the Canadian Prairiesinto British Columbia.
In 1955, D’Arcy came to the United States and worked as a bonded electrician for Bradley and Williams of Syracuse, New York, as a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #1249. In 1960, D’Arcy married Patricia Sullivan of Long Lakeand in 1968, became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
D’Arcy and Patricia purchased The Shamrock Motel and Cottages in Long Lake in 1965, and owned and operated it for 41 years before retiring.
During this time, Darcy worked as an electrician at National Lead Industries in Tahawus, New York, until its closing in 1974, and expanded the Shamrock properties on Long Lake to include additional cottages, a chipping golf course, recreation building and outbuildings, many of which he designed and constructed himself.
In 1978, Darcy once again put on his climbing gear to serve as crew chief in the rebuilding of electric power grids necessary to support the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia (Sullivan) Touchette, a son Timothy and wife Beate Touchette of Long Lake, daughter Linda and husband Christopher Delello and granddaughter Olivia Delello of Granby, Connecticut, a brother and sister-in-law, Rodrigue and Augusta Touchette of Salberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, as well as many nieces, nephews and their children.
D’Arcy was predeceased by his brothers Jean-Marie Touchette of Howick, Quebec, Maurice Touchette of Joliet, Quebec, Roger Touchette of Ste. Martine, Quebec and a sister, Therese Touchette of Ste. Martine, Quebec.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Long Lake on Saturday, February 25 at 2p.m. followed by interment at the Long Lake cemetery.
The Touchette family would like to thank the Long Lake Rescue Squad and the outstanding caregivers of Mercy Living Center for their support and service over the past years.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Long Lake Rescue Squad or Mercy Living Center of Tupper Lake.

Stafford Daniels

Stafford Daniels
Stafford S. Daniels, 89, of Tupper Lake passed away Tuesday, February14, 2017 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Indian Lake. He was the son of Sidney and Carrie (Giraurd) Daniels.
Stafford grew up in Indian Lake and married the former Helen Miller on December 24, 1950. Stafford was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy serving from August 1946 toFebruary 1951.
They made their home on Little Wolf Road in Tupper Lake. He was employed most of his life as a care taker on Upper Saranac Lake, retiring in 2015.
Stafford enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and wild life.
He is survived by his wife Helen, two daughters- Trudy Lanthier and her husband Isidore of Saranac Lake, Pam LeClair and her husband Bruce of Keeseville, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was pre-deceased by a daughter, Carol Jacob, two brothers and four sisters.
Calling hours were Friday, February 17 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. followed by a funeral service at 3p.m. at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Name cemetery in May. Those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to consider the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.stuart fortunekeoughfuneral home.com.

Theresa Shumway

Theresa G. Shumway, 86, of Tupper Lake, passed away on February 16, 2017 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Mrs. Shumway was born in Faust, N.Y. to Israel Bishop and Ella Jarvis Bishop on April 28, 1930. She married Arthur Shumway on June 5, 1948. She worked for Xerox for over a decade.
She was a member of the Piercefield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Mrs. Shumway is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Shumway, her brothers Elmer Bishop, Norman Bishop, and Leonard Bishop and her sisters Beatrice Miller, Rayah Desrosiers, Dorothy Kenville, and Rena Amell.
She is survived by her children Sherry (Richard) Beaudette, Cyndi Hritz, Rick (Valerie) Shumway, Gary (Judi) Shumway, and Penny Shanty, her sister Lilian Laquay, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are scheduled from noon to 2p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Stuart- Fortune- Keough Funeral Home with a memorial service immediately after. A gathering will follow at the V.F.W.
Burial will be in the spring.

Death notice: Mary Sparks Solomon

We received notice this week of the death of Mary Sparks Solomon on February 18 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.  A complete obituary will be published next week.

Robert Salamy

Robert T. Salamy, (Rob/Bob) age 57, of Tupper Lake, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at home.
Rob was born in Tupper Lake on March 4, 1959 to Anthony and Margaret (Duffy) Salamy. He graduated from Tupper Lake Central School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree at Oswego State University.
Rob retired from FCI Raybrook in 2011, where he worked for 25 years as an electronics technician. Rob also worked many summers doing landscaping for his good friend Mike at Dechene Enterprises.
He had many hobbies that he was very passionate about. He was an avid ham radio operator where he made many friends from all over the world, even visiting some on a recent trip to Europe. He played guitar regularly at P2's with open mic friends.
He also enjoyed kayaking with his daughter's dog Scout on the Racquette River.
Rob was a very talented woodworker and has sold many of his pieces all over the country.
Rob is survived by his loving wife, Michele (Davis) Salamy of 30 years,  his children, Erica Salamy of Keene, N.H., Joseph Salamy of Tupper Lake, brothers John (Joanne) Salamy of Tupper Lake, Michael Salamy (Alyson Delaney) of Canaan, NH, David (Lauri) Salamy of Saranac Lake, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his father, Anthony (Tom) Salamy.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, February 9 at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough funeral home. Contributions may be made in his memory to Adirondack Health Foundation (Merrill Center for Oncology). www.adirondackhealth.org.

Death notice: Stanley Moody

Stanley Moody, 93, passed away Saturday, February 11 at Mercy Living Center.  Arrangements are incomplete with the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home. A full obituary will follow next week.

Patrick William Walsh

Patrick William Walsh was born on September 18, 1950, in Tupper Lake,  to loving parents Wilson and Teresa Kathleen (Henry) Walsh. Pat made his living working as a store manager for local grocery stores for a number of years. He also recently retired from Avon Automotive in Cadillac.
He could often be found spending time in the garden, or taking every opportunity to enjoy the company of his grandchildren.
Pat was a faithful part of the St. Ann's Parish and was an active member of the Cadillac Knight of Columbus Council 1224, where he served as third degree and fourth degree Knight. Pat will be deeply missed by many.
Pat is survived by his family: one daughter, Laurie (Corey) Long of Luther; two sons, Shawn (Natasha) Walsh and Brian Walsh all of Cadillac; nine grandchildren; Craig, Haley, Cecelia, Molly, Jake, Lucas, Josh, Ethan and Miranda; two great-grandchildren; six siblings, Virginia "Jen" (Ronald) Carrow, Rosemary (Frank) Godin, Michael Walsh, Tom (Geraldine) Walsh, Timothy (Eileen) Walsh and Amy (Paul) Palmer; many nieces and nephews; his former spouse, Karen Eley and her daughter, Dawn Blackmer; many other loving family members, friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Katie Scott, and an infant brother, Kevin.
Visitation for friends and family washeld on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial took place on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11 a.m with visitation held one hour prior at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac, with Rev. Bryan Medlin acting as celebrant. Interment will take place at the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Cadillac at a later date in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan and Michigan Right to Life.

Abbie Sunde Verner

Abbie Sunde Verner, 79, of Long Lake,  passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Glens Falls Hospital with her daughters by her side.
She was born on July 3, 1937, in Brooklyn NY, the daughter of the late Einar Andrew and Miriam (Lathrop) Sunde. She attended St. Mary’s Girls School in Peekskill, NY, and graduated from Smith College, Northampton, MA, with a B.A in history in 1959.
In her early career she worked for Bristol-Meyers in New York City. She was the president and founder of Hamilton County Homemakers, a home health agency, one of the first in New York State. She was the director of Planned Parenthood of Hamilton County, 1973-1978, a teacher at Adirondack Mountain School in Long Lake, 1978 to 1981, and the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Director from 1984 to 1985.
Abbie directed development research offices for Union College 1989-1994 and the Albany Institute of History and Art,1994-1997. She was a senior associate at Prospect Foundation Research 1996-2000.
At the time of her death, Abbie Verner was the archivist for the Town of Long Lake.
Her non-profit organization experiences include the Schenectady Boys Club, Schenectady Museum and Planetarium and the Olympic and Winter Sports Museum.
Abbie was appointed Commissioner of the Schenectady Historic District Commission and served as the first female president of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.
She served as the president of the Long Lake Historical Society, and she was a board member of the Long Lake Public Library and the Adirondack Park Institute.
In her youth, Abbie enjoyed spending time with her grandparents at Lake Minnewaska and summers at Timber Trails in Sherman, CT. In the 1970s she got the acting bug and performed with the Mountain Echo Theater Company and later AMS Enterplay in Long Lake.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased on May 8, 1989, by her husband, William Kemble Verner, whom she married on April 28, 1962, in Brooklyn.
 Survivors include her daughters Victoria Sandiford (William) and Alexandra Roalsvig (Paul) of Long Lake; her brother John Sunde (Anita) of Vancouver, Washington; and her grandchildren, Henry Sandiford, Leif and Abbie Roalsvig of Long Lake, and Emmett Sandiford of Albany.
Abbie will forever be known for her sense of humor, rousing dinner parties, laughter, and love of the Adirondacks and Long Lake history.
Abbie was especially devoted to her family. For the last seven years, she lived in "Vernerville" in Long Lake, where she and her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren lived lovingly in neighboring houses. Friends and there were many always knew they could drop by unannounced and find a warm, occasionally chaotic welcome. Food, drink, and laughs for all.
Abbie is reunited with Bill. They have never been apart in spirit, and now they are together forever.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, at 11 a.m., St. Henry’s Parish Center in Long Lake. Burial will be at a later date at the Long Lake Cemetery.
Contributions in Abbie’s memory may be directed to Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Development Office, 855 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12206, Long Lake Historical Society, PO Box 201, Long Lake, NY, 12847, or Long Lake Central School Scholarship Fund, PO Box 217, Long Lake, NY 12847. Online condolences may be made at www.stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.

Sally Kopp

Sally Kopp
Sally H. Kopp passed away peacefully in her home on February 3, 2017 at the age of 71.
She was born on January 20, 1946 in Tupper Lake   to Morris and Kathleen “Sally” Sequin.
Sally attended Tupper Lake High School and went on to North Country Community College. She married Jon Kopp, and together they had two children, Jonn and Kimberly. They also hosted Fresh Air Children for years.
Sally was a very dedicated mother, staying home to raise her children when they were young, and at times working the family antique store. Later she worked for the county, helping families to provide healthy meals on limited budgets before she went to work at Sunmount DDSO where she worked until her retirement.
After retiring from Sunmount, she kept busy with cleaning camps and became a foster grandparent at the Tupper Lake Central School district. She was a kind soul who enjoyed simple things. Much of Sally’s time was spent volunteering. She helped out in many local places like the food pantry, the Wild Center, The Tin Man Triathlon and Relay for Life. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She liked flowers, farming, knitting and horses. She had a total love and understanding for all, but her favorite thing was being with family.
She is survived by her son Jonn, daughter, Kimberly and grandchildren Jon Thomas, Garrett and Tamika.
Sally also has two great grandchildren, Kobe and Lyrica.
Calling hours will be held at Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home in Tupper Lake, from 2p.m.  to 4p.m. on Wednesday February 8 with a service following at 4p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Lodge in Burlington VT.