Agnes V. Bullock
Agnes V. Bullock, 68, of DeKalb, died, January 26, 2013, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. There will be calling hours on Wednesday, January 30, 4 -6 PM, a funeral service will follow at 6 PM, Ron Stiles officiating. Agnes is survived by sons, Robert C. Thomas, Hammond, Roland C. Thomas, Canton, daughters, Renee C. Thomas, TN, Regina C. Thomas, Gouverneur, Bethany A and her husband Robert M., Hadfield II, NC, Edith M. Bullock, DeKalb, Torrali and her husband Joe Dibble, NC, brothers, Silas and his wife Norma Savage, Lisbon, Clinton Savage, FL, Jack Savage, AZ, Clarence A. Savage, Gouverneur, Jody and his wife Candace Savage, Ogdensburg, sisters, Bonita Chevier, Gouverneur, Tonya and her husband Edward Nier, Gouverneur, Heidi Parker, Gouverneur, 23 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces, and, nephews. She was born on December 13, 1944 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of Clarence Bowyer and Agnes Rose Hance Savage. Marriages to Robert C. Thomas Sr. and Edward C. Bullock ended in divorce. Agnes loved to read books, make puzzles, play cards and cook. Donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
Robert A. Holt 01/24/2013
Robert A. Holt
Robert A. Holt, 35, of Canton, died, January 24, 2013, at his home. There will be calling hours on Monday, January 28, 3 – 5 PM. Robert is survived by his parents, Richard H. and Rosanne M. Weaver Holt , Canton, paternal grandmother, Cecile R. LaPierre Holt, Gouverneur, a brother, Richard A. Holt, Ketchikan, Alaska, a sister and brother in law, Jennifer and Shawn Lashua, Hermon, nieces, Courtney Holt, and Sierra Lashua, nephews, Kodi Wentzel and Draven Lashua, great nephew, Cohen Marin, Jennika Shipee, Dylan Petrie, many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Grace and Alex Weaver, and paternal grandfather, Richard Holt. Robert was born on December 20, 1977 in Watertown, he graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School in 1997, and he then worked for NYSARC in Hermon as an assistant habilitation specialist. A marriage to Jessie Gladle ended in divorce. He loved to disassemble and reassemble anything mechanical, welding, and working on cars. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Delima M. Moore 01/18/2013
DELIMA M. MOORE
Delima M. Moore, 76 of Fine, died, January 18, 2013, at her home. There will be no services. Delima is survived by her husband, Dean K., sons Carl and wife Barbara Provost, Newton Falls, Jeffery and his wife Roberta Provost, Newton Falls, a daughter, Lorrie and husband Sam Antwine, Fine, stepdaughters, Sheila Moore, Watertown, Kristy Clay, Watertown, a sister, Margaret Moran, Schenectady, 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 4 step grand children, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, John and Wilfred Grenier. Delima was born on October 22, 1936 in Tupper Lake, the daughter of John and Mary Derosier Grenier. She married Dean K. Moore on August 7, 1990 in Harrisville. She was a laborer for DeMarco Construction Co. out of Rochester. Delima loved making puzzles, cooking and watching the cooking channels. Donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley or the Potsdam Humane Society.
Clarence J. Forbes 11/30/2012
CLARENCE J. FORBES
Clarence J. Forbes, 67, of DeKalb Junction, died, November 30, 2012, at his home. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 2- 4, and 7-9 PM, at the funeral home. The funeral service will be, at the funeral home, Saturday, December 8, 2012, 1:00PM, Reverend William Scott officiating. Burial will be in East DeKalb Cemetery. Clarence is survived by his daughter Sharon and husband Thomas Raynor, Gore, Virginia, sons, William and wife Susan Gammer Forbes, of DeKalb Junction, Richard J. Forbes, Syracuse, eight grandchildren, R.J. Forbes, Josh Forbes, Will Forbes, Justin Forbes, Amanda Forbes, Tiffany Forbes, Brittany Forbes and Thomas Raynor, 11 great grandchildren, sisters, Carol Taylor, Canastota, Virginia Halladay, Canastota, Alice and her husband Jim Kench, Florida, Jenny Billings, Shirley and her husband Cliff Perrin, Canada, Betty Craig, Canada, and Olive Cook, Russell, several nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles and Bill Forbes, and a sister, Louise Forbes. Clarence was born on May 25, 1945 in Ogdensburg, the son of Nelson Charles and Bernice Regina Durham Forbes. He married Valery B. Bishop, on October 17, 1966 at the Russell Pilgrim Holiness Church, the Reverend Case officiating, Valery died on July 12, 2004. Clarence was a self employed small commercial hauler and previous to that he worked for St. Lawrence NYSARC as a mechanic and driver. He was a member of the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department and held the position of Second Assistant Chief in the past, he was also a member of the St. Lawrence County Fire Police, Sons of Amvets Post 11, Canton VFW, and was Honorary Fireman of the Year in 1993. He loved to drive around and enjoy the scenery and dancing. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 290, DeKalb Junction, New York 13630
Mary “Eleanor” “Ellie” Rowell 11/25/2012
Mary “Eleanor” Rowell
Mary Eleanor Rowell, 87, formally of Canton, died, November 25, 2012, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s, . Calling hours will be Friday, November 30, 2012, 4- 6 PM at the funeral home. Funeral mass will be Saturday, December 1, 2012, 11:00 am, at St. Mary’s Church, Canton, Father Doug Lucia officiating, burial will follow in St. Henry’s Cemetery, DeKalb Junction. Eleanor is survived by her sons, Anthony and wife Carla Rowell, Piney Point, Maryland, Thomas Rowell, Montrose, New York, daughters, Linda Reuss, Crewe, Virginia, Rachael Hadeler, Parkridge, New Jersey, a brother, Harold Lowery, DeKalb Junction, sisters, Ursula Coffey, Hermon, Eileen Derusha, Raymondville, Kathleen Goria, Nyack, New York, seven grandchildren, many great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and her cat Maggie. She was predeceased by a son Michael Rowell, brothers, John, Patrick and Leo Hand. Eleanor was born on March 31, 1925 in Depeyster, New York, the daughter of John and Katherine McHugh Hand. She graduated from DeKalb School and married Mervin K. “Bud” Rowell. She worked as a clerk at Letchworth Village and was an operator for New York Telephone. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church and St. Henry’s Church and was a Eucharistic Minister. Eleanor was passionate about politics, and enjoyed music, watching movies, and the news. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, 44724 Hospice Lane, Callaway, MD, 20620.
Richard C. Gates 09/27/2012
RICHARD C. GATES
Richard C. Gates, 81, of Philadelphia, died, September 27, 2012, at his home. There are no services. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty J., sons, Robert Gates, Philadelphia, Richard C. and wife Lori Gates Jr. of Gouverneur, Rick and his wife Wilma “Willie” Gates, Spring Valley, CA, daughters, Barbara J. Burns, Debra Hitchcock, Sandra M. Gates, all of Missouri, a sister, Nancy Clark Love, Hailsboro, 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold N. Clark. Richard was born on December 28, 1930 in Gouverneur, the son of Jerome Claude and Mamie Littlbrandt Gates. He married Betty J. Gardner on December 9, 1971 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church with the Reverend Stanley Brown officiating. Richard was in the Air Force from 1950 – 1971, while in the Air Force he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Richard was a bindery worker at Post Publications on Fort Drum. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and camping. Contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Frances L. Tittle 09/14/2012
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.
Lillian V. Fleming 09/06/2012
Lillian V. Fleming Lillian V. Fleming, 92, of DeKalb Junction, died, September 6, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be at the East DeKalb Cemetery, September 10, 2012, 11:00 am, Lay Pastoral Assistant Martha Helmer officiating. Lillian is survived by her daughters, Donna Lillis, Liverpool, Carol and William O’Horo, Canton, Linda and David Bishop, DeKalb Junction, Cindy and Rod Johnston, Arizona, a brother Earl Jeffers, Arizona, grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Lillis, Jeremy and Justin Bristol, Rebecca, Zachary, Emily and Sarah Bishop,great grand children, Kyle and Lily Bristol, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Karen Fleming, a brother, Claude Jeffers, sisters, Keitha Hall, and Ilene Woods. Lillian was born on November 16, 1919 in the Town of Gouverneur, the daughter of Claude and Pearl Burnham Jeffers. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1936 as valedictorian of her class. She continued her education at Potsdam Normal School and graduated in 1939 with a Bachelors of Education degree. Lillian married Lloyd H. Fleming on August 28, 1943 at the DeKalb Junction Methodist Parsonage he died on December 8, 2002. Lillian was a teacher at Hermon DeKalb Central School from 1962 until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Richville for over 65 years, a member of NYSUTA, and Retired NYSUTA. Lillian loved her cat Lucy, to read, do crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and needlework. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.
Ricky L. Hendricks 08/12/2012
RICKY L. HENDRICKS
Ricky L. Hendricks, 53, of Russell, died, August 12, 2012, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Ricky is survived by his wife Judy, his daughter Nicole Hendricks, at home, brothers Bud and Vicky Hendricks, Richville, Roy Hendricks, Hermon and two nephews. He was born on September 5, 1958 in Gouverneur, the son of Percy and Bernice Kirkpatrick Hendricks. On July 23, 1988 he married Judy Church at the Edwards Methodist Church. Ricky was a laborer for the New York State Department of Transportation in Hailsboro. He loved to go hunting, fishing, working on cars and going to camp with friends. His wife Judy and daughter Nicole will have a gathering on September 8, 2012, 2 PM at the Hendricks’ family home, 669 CR 17, South Russell, for remembering, reminiscing and celebrating his life. Donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Elma G. Marshall 08/01/2012
ELMA G. MARSHALL
Elma G. Marshall, 85, DeKalb Junction, died, August 1, 2012, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg. Calling hours will be Friday, August 3rd, 6 – 8 PM, the funeral service will be Saturday, August 4th, 11:00 am at the Old DeKalb Methodist Church, Old DeKalb,Reverend William Masters officiating, burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton. Elma is survived by her son, Dean and Linda Marshall, Heuvelton, daughter Carol and James Moore, Michigan, a brother, Stanley Holland, Lorraine, sisters June Gabriel, Rochester, and Dorothea Redmond, Arizona, grandchildren, Michael Marshall, Ogdensburg, Gregory Moore, Michigan, Matthew Moore, Wisconsin, Sean and Amalia Moore, Wisconsin, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Clyde, David and James Holland, sisters, Helen Weegar and Ruth Payne. Elma was born on July 14, 1927 in the Town of DeKalb, the daughter of David and Pearl Weatherup Holland. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and then attended A. Barton Hepburn Hospital School of Nursing, receiving her registered nursing degree. Elma married Dean Marshall on April 3, 1949 in the Town of DeKalb; he predeceased her in December 1977. Elma started her career in pediatric nursing and then became the head nurse in the operating room at A. Barton Hepburn Hospital, she worked for Dr. Whitmyer in Ogdensburg, and she then became the head nursing administrator at Cedar’s Nursing Home, her last position before retirement was a nurse for St. Lawrence County Public Health in Canton. She was a member of the Old DeKalb Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star in Heuvelton, and the DeKalb Historical Association. Elma enjoyed rug hooking and Facebook.
Contributions can be made to American Cancer Society or the Old DeKalb Methodist Church.