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Freda J. Spadaccini

Freda J. Spadaccini, 88, formerly of DeKalb Junction, died on January 21, 2021, at United Helpers Maplewood, Canton.  A graveside service will be on May 21, 2021, 10 am at St. Henry’s Cemetery, Father Bryon Stitt officiating.  Freda is survived by her sons, Michael and his wife Susan Spadaccini of Dexter, Allen and his wife Julie Spadaccini of DeKalb Junction, a daughter, Mary and her husband Douglas Dobson of Canton, grandchildren, Andrea and her husband Jon Roma of Vestal, Marina Spadaccini and her companion Shawn Thompson of Boiling Springs, NC, Angela and her husband Glenn Thomas of Canton, Caitlin Spadaccini of Burlington, VT, Jenevieve Spadaccini of Burlington, Vt, Jonathon Hermanson of South Dakota, Jamie and his wife Heather Peters of DeGrasse, 9 great grandchildren,  3 great great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sister Marie Daniels.  She was born on February 20, 1932 in Pierrepont, to the late, Elmer and Jennie Shantal Enslow. Freda married Michael Spadaccini on May 3, 1952 at St. Henry’s Church, DeKalb Junction, he died on September 21, 1996. She was a devoted homemaker her whole life. She was dearly loved by her family and will be deeply missed.  She was a past parishioner of St. Henry’s Church, a member of the DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizens Club, and TOPS of DeKalb. She loved to cook, sew, and flower gardening. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Society of United Helpers, 732 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, New York, 13669.

Florence B. Roy
Florence B. Roy, 88, of Hermon, died on March 5, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. There will be a graveside service on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 1 PM, at the Hermon Cemetery, Father Bryan Stitt officiating. Florence is survived by a son Edward “Buzzy” Roy of Hermon, daughters, Jane and her husband Francis Hewlett of Hermon, Vicki Luther and fiancé John Holly of Harrisville,a daughter in-law, Rita Roy of Hermon, numerous grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Gregory Roy, a brother, Joseph Savage, sisters, Margaret Fowler, and Mary Savage. Florence was born on February 18, 1930, in Gouverneur, New York, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary McDonald Savage. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1948, a marriage to Francis Roy ended in divorce. Florence owned and operated a boarding house under the direction of N.Y. State Dept. Of Mental Health from 1970 -1995, she also was the dining hall supervisor at St. Lawrence University. She enjoyed, cooking, baking and reading. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Hermon Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Freida T. Baker
Freida T. Baker, 97, of Hermon, died on March 14, 2016 at Highland Nursing Home. There will be calling hours Saturday, March 19th, 2 -4 PM, funeral service at 4 PM at the funeral home, Pastor Karen Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Hermon Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Arthur and his wife Deborah Baker of Hermon, Donald and his wife Deborah Baker of Norfolk, Daniel Baker of Hermon, a daughter, Ann Villeneuve of Norwood, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by daughters, Donna Baker, Diane Hamilton and a sister, Esther Reynolds. Freida was born on September 7, 1918 in the Town of Canton, the daughter of the late William and Maude Come Thompson. She married Burton Baker, March 28, 1942 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Rensselear Falls, he died on March 17, 1988. Frieda worked on the Everett Risley Farm in DeKalb until she and Burton were married. Freida was a member of DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizen Club, DeKalb Craft Club, the United Church of Richville, Friendship Club and the Hermon Ladies Aide (West Hermon Methodist Church). She loved cooking, reading and gardening. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to United Church of Richville, Main and Depot St., Richville, New York 13681.

Frederick R. Chilton
Frederick “Russell”,, “Fred”  Chilton, 78, of Williamstown, formally of Hermon, died on July 25, 2013. There will be calling hours, Friday, August 2, 12 – 2 PM at the funeral home, a memorial graveside service will follow at 2:15 PM in Hermon Cemetery, Lay Pastoral Assistant Martha Helmer officiating. Russell is survived by his daughters, Kathy House and her companion Luis Elias, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Diana Lee, Florida, a brother Reginald “Reggie” and his wife, Sophie Chilton, DeKalb Junction, grandsons, Jason and wife, Crystal House, Gary and wife, Celeste House, Michael and wife Sarah House, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son James Chilton, a brother James R. Chilton, and a sister Rebecca Ruth Denn. Russell was born on April 10, 1935 in the Town of Canton, the son of James Virgil and Dorothy Ruth Hill Chilton. Marriages to Donna Pritty, Aletheia Knapp and Marilyn ended in divorce. Russell owned and operated Chilton Excavation, after his retirement he moved to Florida.  He was a member of the Old Time Truckers Association, the Teamsters Union and an honorary member of his hunting club. He loved spending time with his family, playing Santa Claus, coast to coast truck driving (his own tractor trailer), traveling, four wheeling, and was an avid hunter. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.

FRANCES L. TITTLE
Frances L. Tittle, 85, of DeKalb Junction, died, September 14, 2012, at Massena Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 11:00 am at the funeral home Roberta Gardner officiating, burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Frances is survived her husband Herbert L., a son Herbert W. Hammond, Myrtle Beach, SC, a daughter, Natalie M. Tittle, Los Angeles, CA, a granddaughter Clarise Tittle and her husband Michael Carlucci, Glenmoore, PA, sisters, Madge Miller, Louise Hunter and Myrtle Butcher all of West Chester, PA, several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by three brothers, William, Ernest and Alfred Taggart, and a sister, Hazel Winfield. Frances was born on July 14, 1927 in West Chester, PA, the daughter of Ernest and Sadie Brown Taggart. She graduated in 1945 from West Chester High School. Frances married Herbert L. Tittle on September 15, 1956 at the 2nd Presbyterian Church in West Chester, PA. She was a librarian at the Atglen Library in Chester County, PA after her retirement in 1990 as a rural mail carrier for USPS for 25 years. She and her husband also worked on their family farm. Frances was a life member and chorus member at the 2nd Presbyterian Church in West Chester, PA, a choir member at the Grace Community Church , Parkesburg, PA, a member and leader for 4-H and she was on the Board of Directors for Chester County Extension Services. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, gardening, sewing and playing the piano. Contributions can be made to National 4-H Council, P.O. Box 37560, Baltimore, MD 21297-3560.