Robert L. Ross, 84 of Crown Point, NY lost his battle with cancer on January 22nd, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bob was 1 of 14 children born to Albert and Eva (Coursey) Ross. Growing up he lived on Sugar Hill and attended school in Crown Point. After school, he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. He was employed by International Paper Company for 36 years, a member of their Quarter Century Club.  Bob was a communicant of...

Barbara Beebe Brassard, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont. Barb was born on June 23, 1948 in Elizabethtown, NY to Freeman and Anna [Moskwik] Beebe.  Barb grew up and lived all her life in Moriah.  She graduated from Moriah Central School in 1966. After high school she attended beautician school in Burlington, Vermont.  She worked for many years as a beautician. Barb is survived by her son Tom (Char),...

Dorothy Mae Kordziel, 90, of Mineville, NY passed away on January 14, 2022. She was born on June 4, 1931. She was the daughter of Sheldon and Frances Fleming. Dot was predeceased by her husband John Kordziel, Sr. on November 10, 2004. They were married on July 10, 1949, for 55 years. Dot was also predeceased by her sisters Betty Pattison (Warren), Audrey Young, her brother Gary Fleming, brother-in-laws Lloyd Laslow and George Evens and grandson Kyle Wykes. She is survived by four children:...

Florence K. Orr, 84, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 14th, 2022. She was born on January 8, 1938 in the Town of Moriah, the daughter of William Daha Sr and Florence K (Ellsworth) Daha.   She was married to Thomas F Orr on September 4th, 1955 and settled in Witherbee NY. Together they had 5 children.    She spent most of her life as a caregiver working many years in the housekeeping department at Moses Ludington Hospital before...

Joyce (Burhart) Raymond 87, of Witherbee, NY went to be with her beloved family on January 14th, 2022.  Joyce was born to Emma and Louis Burhart on April 23, 1934.  After graduating from Mineville High School in 1952, Joyce met and married the love of her life, Ernest (Toby) Raymond on July 2nd, 1955.  Together, the two welcomed and raised their son, Guy Raymond. Joyce worked for International Paper for many years before retiring and enjoying her many hobbies that included...

Mineville   On January 13, 2022 Tina Louise (O’Dell) Trombley, 55,  gained her wings surrounded by her loving family.   She was born November 27, 1966 to the late Robert and Rose (Boyea) O’Dell in Ticonderoga, NY. Tina later married the love of her life of 38 years Henry Trombley on January 7, 1984.   Tina enjoyed many things in life for her pride and joy were her family and most importantly her grandbabies. She also spent her time camping, having...

Crown Point, N.Y. - Bernard Norman Lillibridge, 75, of Pearl Street passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, January 13, 2022. Bernie was born on September 18th, 1946 in Glens Falls, N.Y. He was the son of the late Bernard and Rachel (Carpenter) Lillibridge. Bernie graduated from Corinth High School in 1966. He joined the United States Army in 1966 till 1969. He then did the reserves for another three following years until he honorably discharged in 1972. Bernie was first employed...

Witherbee   Mary (Mamie) Forkas, 102 years old, passed away peacefully at home in Witherbee, N.Y. on Jan. 9, 2022.   Born in Hamtramck, Michigan, she was the daughter of Polish immigrants, Joseph and Aniela Gursky. The family returned to Witherbee, N.Y. where she attended school, graduating in 1937 from Mineville High School. She married her husband, Louis, in 1940 and raised two daughters, owned and operated a small store called Lou’s Sweet Shop which later morphed into...

Crown Point   On January 8, 2022, Timothy S. Hammond passed away at his home at the age of 64.   Born to Bruce and Dora Hammond Sr., Tim leaves behind his children, Jared and Taylor, stepdaughter Nicole, grandchildren, Savannah, Kendra, Jaxon, Connor, and Brody, great grandchildren, Malachi, Messiah, and sisters, Nancy, Tracy, and Tina.   Tim was predeceased by his parents and brother, Bruce Jr.   There will be no calling hours. Burial will be held at a later date...

Moriah, NY   Robert H. (Bob) O’Born of Moriah, NY passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022.   He was born August 22, 1937, the son of the late Thomas O’Born and Jessica Pink.   Bob married Geraldine Rose “Jerry” O’Born November 30, 1966. They lived in Moriah, NY. He worked as a supervisor for International Paper Co. for 38 years. He was a member of the National Guard.   In Bob’s spare time he liked hunting, fishing and...