STELLA R. TAMBLIN
Stella R. Tamblin, 88, of Richville, died, April 28, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her daughters. Calling hours will be Thursday, May 10th , 1 – 3PM, at the United Church of Richville, a memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM, Pastor Karen Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville. Stella is survived by daughters, Rebecca A. and husband Jay Gibson, Harrisville, Deborah L. Ashley and companion David Cole, Gouverneur, a son, Robert H. and wife, Laurie Tamblin Jr., Kent, Washington, a brother, Nelson Macrie, Trenton, NJ. , a sister, Eileen Newell, Mosheim, TN, grandchildren, Angela Tamblin, Justin and his wife Sally Tamblin, Christina and husband Tim Smith, Matthew and his wife Lindsay Gibson, Dustin Gibson and fiancée Tama Moore, great grandchildren, Seth M. Gibson, Liam N. Gibson, Elsie R. Gibson, Ayva L. Gibson, Alyssa L. Smith, Andrew N. Smith, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Macrie, and sisters, Pauline Ketts, and Doris Lenord. She was born February 22, 1924 in Hammonton, New Jersey, the daughter of Dominick and Grace Parker Macrie. Stella married Robert H. Tamblin on November 11, 1949 in Great Bend, New York; he died on October 25, 2003. She was a cook for St. Lawrence University from January 1969 – August 1986 when she retired. Stella was a member of the Gouverneur, DeKalb Hermon, Edwards, and Canton Senior Citizens Clubs, the United Church of Richville; she was the historian and a past president of the Richville Historical Association, a 32 year member of the Richville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and on the Richville Library Board. She loved to travel, play bingo, attend dinners, eat out, she was an avid reader, and was known for her apple cake and other desserts. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Richville Free Library, 87 Main St., Richville, NY 13681, or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
Sylvia L. Spadaccini 01/17/2012
SYLVIA L. SPADACCINI
Sylvia L. Spadaccini, 71, of DeKalb Junction, died at home, January 17, 2012, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, entrusted with arrangements. A funeral service will be at the funeral home, Saturday, January 21st, 1:00 PM with Father Doug Lucia and Reverend William Hart officiating. Burial will be in the spring at the Union Cemetery, DeKalb Junction. Sylvia is survived by her husband James, sons, Joseph (Jodie) Spadaccini, Canton, Tomme (Michelle) Spadaccini, Vernon, CT, brothers, Schuyler (Karen) Bush, Sterling (Dawn) Bush, Stewart (Doreen) Bush, all of Florida, grand children, Anthony, Shawn, Jason and Matthew Spadaccini, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased a sister, Sharon Robinson. Sylvia was born November 28, 1940 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Merrill and Lida M. Weaver Bush. She graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School in 1958 and the Watertown Business School. She married James C. Spadaccini on May 14, 1960 at St. Henry’s Church, DeKalb Junction. She was a billing clerk at E.J. Noble Hospital, Gouverneur. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Richville, and enjoyed going for rides, and listening to country western music. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Stephen W. Luther 11/02/2011
STEPHEN W. LUTHER
Stephen W. Luther, 61, of Hermon, died, November 2, 2011, at his home, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, in trusted with arrangements. Calling hours will be Friday, November 11, 7– 9 PM, the funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the funeral home, Father Doug Lucia officiating, burial will follow in Hermon Cemetery, with military honors. Steve is survived by, his wife, Vickie, son Stephen Luther Jr. (companion Jennifer Soper), daughter, Anita Marie (Scott) Fenlong, all of DeKalb Junction, brother, Clifford Luther, sisters, Eilleen (Butch) Morehouse, Cindy (Butch) Monroe, Irene Birdue, Alice (Phillip) Chaney, Roslie (Glen) Ames, Ellen (Rick) Briggs, Kathy (Paul) McKeon, Roxanne (James) Saber, Ruth (Don) Anthony, Anna (Gary) Brothers, grandchildren, Dustin and Kayna Fenlong, Stephen III, Bailey, Alexa, Kaitlyn, Abbigail, Emmah, and Keadon Luther, several nieces and nephews. Stephen was born April 9, 1950 in Hermon, the son of Allen and Dorothy Halliday Luther. He graduated in 1968 from Knox Memorial School. On April 29, 1972 he and Vickie Roy were married at St. Henry’s Church. He retired from the U. S. Army in 1989. He was in the Army from 1969 until his retirement, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (4), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation (1st OLC), Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Unit Citation with Palm (1st OLC), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3). Steve was a member of AMVETS Post 11, VFW Ogdensburg, and the American Legion. Stephen worked as a deliveryman for Rex Appliance in Watertown after his retirement from the Army. He enjoyed drag racing, and building motors in his garage. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; his family was the love of his life. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
Stanley Childs 05/29/2011
Stanley Childs, 90, formerly of Lisbon, died May 29, 2011, at United Helpers Nursing Home, Ogdensburg. Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, is in care of arrangements. Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 1st, 12 – 2 p.m., the funeral service will follow at the funeral home with the Lay Minister Margaret Hance officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton.Stanley is survived by his sons, Tom Childs (Phyllis Foster), Hannawa Falls, and Rella Childs, Keysville, TN; daughter Betty (Dale) Aldrich, Lisbon; grandsons Andy Aldrich and Tim (Crystal) Aldrich; great grandchildren Zachary Aldrich and Lucas Aldrich; brother Merlin (Jean) Childs, Rensselaer Falls; sisters Minnie Pike, Canton, Helen (Don) Houck Canastota, and Betty Simmons, Canton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Bernard Childs; a brother, Mertin Childs; and a sister, Laura Austin.
He was born in the Town of DeKalb, the child of Ralph and Beatrice Stone Childs. He was in the U.S. Army during WWII, he was award the Philippines Liberation Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. He married Alice C. O’Grady on January 21, 1961 in DeKalb Junction, Justice of the Peace Elmer Denesha, officiating, she died February 28, 2005. Stanley was a highway crewman for the Town of DeKalb, and prior to that was a mechanic of farm equipment for Art Robinson in Canton. He was a member of the VFW of Canton, and the Kendrew Methodist Church. He loved to garden, play cards and farming.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Kendrew Methodist Church.