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Lyndsay Erin Pryor-Shenkle

Lyndsay Erin Shenkle passed away at Canton Potsdam Hospital on Wednesday, April 17.   She was 43 years old.  Lyndsay was born in Albany, NY on December 12, 1980. Her family moved to Lowville, NY in 1988 and she graduated from Lowville Academy in 1998.  She then attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) in Boston where she received a Studio Art diploma.  Lyndsay was a kind and generous person who always placed the needs of others above herself.  She loved to read, especially murder mysteries, and to paint and draw. She also loved making people laugh and preferred the company of others to being alone.  Besides her mother and stepfather, James O’Neill, she is survived by two brothers, David Shenkle of Watertown and Erik Shenkle of Houston, Texas along with his wife, Jasmin and his son, Jacob.  She was predeceased by her father, Gary L. Shenkle, DDS.  In accordance with her wishes, there are no public services planned but her family will have a celebration of her life later. Lyndsay’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Canton Potsdam Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 3 Main Street, Canton, New York, 13617.  

Lewis Fendrick Jr.       

Lewis Fendrick Jr., 69 of DeKalb, died on March 30, 2024, at Canton Potsdam Hospital.  There are no services. Lewis is survived by his loving wife Joan, son, Lewis and his wife Jennifer Fendrick of Whitehall, PA, grandchildren Rachael Fendrick and Logan Fendrick, a sister, Dawn and her husband Kurt Walters, of Allentown, PA, a nephew, Nathan Walters and his beloved dog, Meina. He was born on September 30, 1954 in Allentown, PA, to the late Lewis and Grace Heller Fendrick Sr. He graduated from Dieruff High School in 1972. He married Joan Hobel on November 28, 2012. Lewis was a chemist at Air Products in Macungie, PA until his retirement in 2012. Prior to that he was a police officer in Coplay, PA and deputy sheriff in Leigh Valley, PA. He loved fishing, handy work, reading, hunting, spending time at his camp in Dexter and gardening. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of choice. 

Libby A. Kinch

Libby A. Kinch, 55 of Gouverneur, died on February 29, 2024, at E. J. Noble Hospital, Gouverneur.  There will be a Celebration of Life on March 16, 2024 12 – 4 PM at the VFW in Gouverneur. Libby is survived by her husband, Howard Kinch, son, Matthew Kinch of Hermon, mother, Shirley Briggs, brothers, Richard and his wife Ellie Briggs of Crary Mills, Randy Briggs of Canton, in-laws Pam and Nelson Hutt of Theresa, sister in laws Billie Jo Collins of Theresa, Angel Hutt of Theresa, Nickcole Collins of Watertown, 14 nieces and nephews, including Nelson Melendez, Skai Melendez, Esmeralda Melendez and Tavia Justice. She was predeceased by her daughter, Chantel Kinch, father, Richard Briggs father-in-law, Jeffery D. Kinch. She was born on June 22, 1968 in Buffalo, to Richard and Shirley Fiefield Briggs. She graduated from Canton Central School in 1986. She married Howard Kinch at their home in Gouverneur on April 7, 2001. Libby was a babysitter and prior to that she worked at McCarthy’s in Canton doing various jobs. She loved spending time with her family and friends, horseback riding, traveling, collecting butterflies and dragonflies. Contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1100 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York 13210, or to help with funeral expenses.