Crown Point Don French, 59, of Crown Point died suddenly on  Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. He was born April 25, 1959 at Moses Ludington Hospital to Donald and Edith (Putnam) French. He grew up in Grover Hills and attended Moriah School. Don loved to hunt. He loved his children and grandchildren and his wall of fame pictures proved it. He is survived by his children, David and wife Christie, Susan, James, April, Sammi Jo, and Keilly; 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren;...

Diane Mary Gilbo, 69, passed away on July 3, 2018 after a lengthy battle with ALS. (Lou Gehrig Disease). Diane graduated from Moriah Central School in 1967. She graduated from Trinity College with a degree in psychology.  She then was employed by Franziska Racker Centers for several years.  She was married to Harold Colburn of Mineville, New York on August 28, 1971 and were married for 18 years.  They had one daughter, Brooke Colburn Malone of Ithaca, New York.  Diane...

Port Henry Norma Jean (Burleson) Maye, born in Bakersfield, North Carolina on October 5, 1934, the daughter of Hershel Burleson and Mae (Ward) Burleson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at 1:43 A.M. on June 26, 2018 at the Elderwood nursing home in Ticonderoga, New York. Jean was predeceased by her brothers, Carl and Clyde, and sisters, Francis, Pauline and Geraldine. Jean is survived by her family, Father of her sons Richard (Dick) Maye, along with Rick and his...

Mineville Phyllis Mae (Allen) James, 83, of Mineville, NY passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2018. Phyllis was born in Mineville, NY on April 10, 1935. She graduated from Mineville High School. Phyllis married the love of her life, Marvin (Moose) Frederick James on May 5, 1956. They were happily married for 62 years. Phyllis’s greatest joy in life was taking care of her family. She loved to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She loved going to the Saratoga...

Port Henry   Jane Elizabeth (Brooks) McGrath Aug. 27, 1932-May 5, 2018   Jane (Brooks) McGrath, a lifelong resident of Port Henry, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018 at the Elderwood Nursing Home in Ticonderoga at the age of 84. She will now join all her siblings and parents who predeceased her. She graduated from Port Henry High School in 1951. She worked at International Paper for a few years and later in life worked in the cafeteria at Moriah Central School which she...

Witherbee   Sheila A. Zelinsky of Witherbee, NY passed away on March 29, 2018. She was born August 5, 1945 in Ticonderoga, NY, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Palmer) Poulet. Sheila worked at and retired from Moriah Central School. She also worked for the Essex County Youth Bureau and Mountain Lake Services as a lifeguard and instructor. She loved the outdoors, swimming, kayaking, biking, hiking and cross country skiing. She was involved in aquatic courses for over 30 years. She is...

Mineville Mary C. Petro, 75, of Fisher Hill Road passed away Thursday June 14th 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Jean’s Quebec on May 14th 1943, the daughter of Rose (Bellrose) and Joseph Riendeau. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (GaGa) and friend. She loved being around her family. She was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Nicole Petro and Mickey Riendeau. Survivors include her loving husband Ronald, son Richard Petro, daughter Susan...

Janice I. Potskowski, 70, of Port Henry, New York passed away on June 7, 2018 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, New York with her loving family by her side. She was one of three children born to the late Edgar and Mary LaVallie and was the beloved wife of William Potskowski who would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August. Janice was a 4th grade teacher at Moriah Central School for many years.  She always put everyone else first and some of her greatest joys...

William (Bill) J. Savage, 63, of Lowell, Ma. passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Ma. Born in Ticonderoga, NY on June 27, 1954, he was the son of the late William P and Chrystabelle (Chrys) (Conway) Savage. Bill was a graduate of Moriah Central School. He was a veteran of theU.S. army and was honorably discharged in November 1974. Some of Bill’s life hobbies include hunting, fishing and automotive repair. He had a...

James Francis Drake Sr., 82, of 44 Meacham St. Port Henry N.Y. passed away on Memorial Day, May28th 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 26th 1936, in Albany N.Y. he was the son of Charlie Drake Sr. and Florence McConley. He was a Veteran of the U.S . Air Force and was honorably discharged in February 1956. Jim was a member of the American Legion & Elks of Ticonderoga N.Y., Fraternal order of the Eagles in Moriah N.Y. He leaves behind his life long partner Lillian...