Category: G

Geraldine M. Blair

Geraldine M. Blair, 96, of Hermon, died on January 8, 2022, at her home. There will be a graveside service in the spring at St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur. Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Elaine and her husband Robert Larry of West Henrietta, Mary and her husband Wayne Hendricks of DeKalb Junction, Susan and her husband Larry Moore of Richville, Dawn and her husband Edward Slayko of DeKalb Junction, her sister, Marlene Vrooman of Gouverneur, 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sons, Leslie Davis in 2014, an infant son Lawrence Davis, a grandson, Jim Davis, her brothers, Lawrence Harvey and John Harvey, and a son in law, Steve Jenkins.  Geraldine was born on February 9, 1925 in Carthage, to the late, Lawrence and Emma Castle Harvey.  Geraldine married Elmer “Ike” Davis on January 30, 1945 at the St. James Church rectory by Father Frederick Shue, he died on June 26, 1963.  Geraldine was an operator for New York Telephone in Gouverneur before she went to work as a ward clerk at E.J. Noble Hospital and Kinney Nursing Home in Gouverneur, she retired in 1975.  She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 6338, Gouverneur, and a parishioner at the St. James Catholic Church in Gouverneur.  Geraldine enjoyed watching soap operas, reading and bowling. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Gwenllian Ann Taylor

Gwenllian Ann Taylor, 88, of Rensselaer Falls, died, December 12, 2021. A graveside service will be December 22, 2021, 11:00 am at Jerusalem Cemetery, Canton, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating.  Gwen is survived by her brother, William Taylor, DeKalb Junction, nieces, Sandra and her husband Andrew Morrison of DeKalb Junction, Suzanne Kane of Orlando, FL, great nieces, Stacy and her husband Josh Morrison, Andrea Morrison, Kristin and Robert Allender, a great nephew, Devon and his wife Melissa Kane, 4 great great nieces and 1 great great nephew.  She was predeceased by her brother Daniel Taylor and a niece Mary Ellen Taylor.   Gwenllian was born October 18, 1933, in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late Donald and Luella Lobdell Taylor.  Gwen was a mail sorter at the ARC in Canton, NY. Gwen loved her cats. She enjoyed washing dishes and shopping. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Georgia M. Brothers

Georgia M. Brothers, 73, of DeKalb Junction, died on February 3, 2021, at her home. Calling hours will be Friday, February 12, 2021, 12:30 – 2:30 PM, face masks and social distancing will be required.  Burial will be in the spring at Madrid Cemetery.  Georgia is survived by her sons, Wade and his wife Christina Brothers of Arkansas, Dennis and his wife Nina Brothers of Missouri, a daughter Amy and her husband Robert Smith of Hermon, a brother John Edward Moulton of Madrid, a foster sister Louise Planty of Ogdensburg, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brother Earl Peter Moulton. She was born on August 13, 1947 in the village of Potsdam, to the late, George Joseph and Olive Marie Chatell Moulton. She graduated from Madrid Waddington High School in 1965 and then graduated from the Richard DeToto school of Hairstyle, Syracuse in 1966.  Georgia married Hubert Brothers on March 26, 1966 at the Madrid United Methodist Church in, he died on October 5, 2016. She was a hair dresser, she owned and operated The Junction Snip It, retiring in July 2014, and prior to that she owned The Isle of Style in Canton.  She was a member of the Kendrew Grange and the Richville Home Fellowship Church. She loved spending time with her family, playing the piano, and singing in the choir.  She raised many foster children here and in Kentucky and was a Fresh Air Fund family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Richville Baptist Church or the Kendrew Grange.

Geraldine “Gerry” M. Woods

Geraldine Woods, 94, of DeKalb, died on September 16, 2019, at LaPoint Adult Home.  Calling hours will be Friday, September 20, 12- 2 PM, at the funeral home, funeral service at 2 PM, Pastor John Frary officiating, burial to follow in East DeKalb Cemetery, DeKalb Junction.  Gerry is survived by her brother Eugene and his wife Barbara Coller of DeKalb Junction, sister in law Joyce Coller of Potsdam, brother in laws, Donald Cook of Hermon, Arthur Woods of Gouverneur, several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brother F. Lucius Coller, and her sister, Lula Mae Cook. Geraldine was born on September 13, 1925, in Russell, NY, the daughter of the late Floyd L and Wava Caswell Coller.  She married John T. Woods on August 25, 1945 in Canton, the Reverend Alfred Coffey officiating, he died on May 8, 2011.  She worked in the Hermon DeKalb Central School cafeteria for 30 years retiring in 1989.  Gerry lived alone and loved mowing her own lawn until June when her health began to decline.  She enjoyed word puzzle books, playing cards, making quilts and afghans. Anyone who stopped by around 4 o’clock would be invited to join her in her daily cocktail.  Her nieces and nephews fondly remember the week spent with her and Uncle John each summer where they were spoiled royally. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church or the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department.

Glen E. Simmons
Glen E. Simmons, 73, of DePeyster, died on June 2, 2018, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. There will be calling hours on Thursday, June 7, 2018, 3 – 6 PM at the funeral home. Glen is survived by his life partner Diane Vieta, a son, Craig and his wife Mandy Simmons of Winthrop, a brother, Earl and his wife Helen Simmons of Macomb, sisters, Bonnie Turnbull of Depeyster, Marsha and her husband Mike Streeter of Canton, grandchildren, Levi and Connor Simmons, Lauren Sharpe and her life partner Payton Montroy, Jolee Johnson, great grandson, Jedidiah Montroy, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Cathy Sharpe, a grandson Garrett Scott Sharpe and his brother Paul Simmons. Glen was born on November 20, 1944, in Ogdensburg, New York, the son of the late Leon “Joe” and Rita Beamish Simmons. He graduated from Heuvelton Central School, he was in the Army from 1965-1967 and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He married Judith Lunderman, they were blessed with two children, divorced, but remained friends. Glen was a self-employed carpenter, he also worked for St. Joe’s Mine as a shift supervisor.  He loved NASCAR, old cars, woodworking, and wood crafts. He was a member of the Elks and American Legion in Gouverneur. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the American Cancer Society.

Gladys E. Thompson, 97, died February 4, 2017. A funeral service will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 2:30 PM at the funeral home, her son Terri Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, DeKalb on May 5th,2017, 2 PM. She was born in Ithaca on April 3, 1919, the daughter of Daniel and Bertha (Griggs) Selleck. During her teen years, she worked at a care facility for polio victims. After her graduation from high school, she trained as a nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital. During World War II, she became a U.S. Navy nurse and was stationed at Camp Sampson near Geneva, New York. Following the war, she married W. Maitland Thompson on July 5, 1945. She worked at Ella Gillette’s elderly home, E.J. Noble Hospital in Canton, and Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg. She is survived by her children: Roberta Bishop, Richard (Lucy), Daniel (Debra), and Terri (Lucille) Thompson, 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Doris Manoly. She was predeceased by her husband, a daughter Ruth Esther in infancy, two sister–Marion Drosendahl and Ruth Manoly. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice.

 George L. Castor
George Castor, 80, of DeKalb Junction, died on January 30, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his wife, three daughters and granddaughter. Calling hours will be, Thursday, February 4th, 5:30 – 7 PM, memorial service will follow at 7 PM at the funeral home, Certified Lay Minister Bob LaClair officiating. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris, daughters, Suzann and her husband David Conklin, DeKalb, Melissa Miller and Terry Allen of Madrid, Anna Davis of Potsdam, brothers, Perl Castor and Karen Gilson of Black River, Lyle and his wife Carole Castor, Heuvelton, a sister, Bonnie Cook of Grand Isle, Florida, grandchildren, Amy (Miller) and her husband Grant Tolbert, Jason and his wife Mary Tenberg, George Tenberg, great grandchildren, Tanner Tenberg, Jayden Tenberg, Hailey Tenberg, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Kermit Castor. George was born on February 26, 1935, in Rodman, New York, the son of Howard and Verna Dennis Castor. He married Doris Youngs on April 12, 1955 at the Macomb Wesleyan Methodist Church Parsonage. George was a heavy equipment mechanic for 29 years for Youngs Heavy Equipment in Palmetto, FL, prior to that he was a self-employed logger and worked construction for Paul Stiles. He was a member of Moose Lodge 814. He loved to fish, go to yard sales and the casino, and especially buying and restoring bicycles. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.