John T. Woods, 93, of DeKalb Junction, died May 8, 2011, at the Spicer Care Home. Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, is in care of arrangements. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 11, 2011, 1 -4 p.m., the funeral service will follow at the funeral home with Lay Minister John Frary officiating. Burial will be in the East DeKalb Cemetery.
John is survived by his wife Geraldine “Gerry” M.; brother Arthur (Betty) Woods, Gouverneur; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, Carlton, and Kenneth Woods; and sisters Lena Yancy, Della Evans, and Elizabeth Peck.
He was born August 15, 1917 in the Town of DeKalb, the child of Arthur and Mollie Daraway Woods. He married Geraldine M. Coller on August 25, 1945, in Canton, Reverend Alfred Coffey officiating. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years, retiring in 1989. He also was a dairy farmer and worked for Seymour Commission Sales. He loved to play cards, especially pinochle, go to horse pulls, horse shows, stock car races and do word puzzle books.
Contributions can be made to the E. J. Noble Hospital Guild, DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church or the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Dept.
Richard A. Rickett, 81, of Hermon, died April 15, 2011, at his home. Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, is in care of arrangements. Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 2 – 4 and 7- 9 p.m., the funeral service will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, Reverend William Hart officiating, burial will be in Hermon Cemetery.
Mavis James, 78, formerly of Hermon, died March 28, 2011, at the home of her son. The Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, is in care of arrangements. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be Thursday, March 31, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with Justin James Prayer Worship Leader officiating. Burial will follow in Hermon Cemetery.
Phillip Gray, 57, of DeKalb Junction, died March 10, 2011, at his home. Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, is in charge of arrangements. There will be a celebration of his life, Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Emilo D’Argentino, speaker, will conduct the service at 4 p.m.Phillip is survived by his wife, Roxanne M.; his mother, MaryAnne Frisco; brothers Robert and Andy Gray; sister Julie Crotty; brother Chuck Tracy; loving companion Sam; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Leland Gray, and brother, Tim Gray.
Lana Stransky, 21 months, of Hermon, died March 7, 2011, at Fletcher Allen Medical Center, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, in care of arrangements. Calling hours will be at the funeral home, Saturday, March 12, 1 – 4 p.m., the funeral service will be Sunday, March 13, 1:00 PM at the Hermon United Methodist Church, with Reverend William Hart officiating, a remembrance will follow at the Hermon Fire Hall.