Obituaries – Page 26 – Allen-Denesha Funeral Home

Melissa “Missy” A. Jandreau 04/14/2012

Melissa Jandreau MELISSA A. “MISSY” JANDREAU

Melissa A. Jandreau, “Missy”, 36, of Hermon, died, April 14, 2012, at her home, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction entrusted with arrangements. Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 17th, 2 -4 PM. The funeral service will be private. Missy is survived by her, fiancé, Bradley Franklin, parents, Holland and Julie Rubado, Hermon, Gerald and Kathleen Jandreau, Potsdam, her son, Kzechariahs A. Fuller (Zech), Hermon, grandparents, Burton and Laura Bessette, Russell, brothers, Eric Lashua, Hermon, Jesse Jandreau, Norfolk, Bradley Jandreau, Potsdam, Anthony and Denise Stedman Rubado, Germany, a sister Katie and Andrew Dalton, Arizona. Missy was born March 8, 1976, in Potsdam, the daughter of Gerald Jandreau and Julie Bessette Rubado. She graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School in 1994. She loved to do arts and crafts and sew. Contributions can be made to St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House.

Henry Murray Miller 04/01/2012

HENRY “MURRAY” MILLER

Henry Murray Miller., 90, of Richville, died, April 1, 2012, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 3rd , 2 -4 and 6 -8 PM, with a Mason service at 6:30 PM. The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 4th, 2:30 PM, at the funeral home, Reverend William Hart officiating. Murray is survived by his companion, Ethel Newcombe, a sister, Mary Jane Miller, Potsdam, four nieces and four nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Merrill Miller, and a sister June Miller. He was born August 13, 1921 at his home, in Richville, where he lived his whole life, the son of Robert and Pauline Millar Miller. He was a WWII Army Veteran having earned the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal and the Victory Medal. He was the highway superintendent for the Town of DeKalb, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the FA & M #633 Richville, he enjoyed tinkering, fishing, going to the diner for coffee, and going to auctions. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Richville Volunteer Fire Department.

Nicholas E. Gardinier 03/13/2012

nicholas gardinier Nicholas E. Gardinier

Nicholas Gardinier, 65, died on March 13th, at his home in Old DeKalb after a year long battle with esophageal cancer.

Nick was born in Mt.Kisco, NY to W.Ivan and Ethel K. Gardinier. He graduated from Lockport High School in 1964 and SUNY School of Forestry, Syracuse in 1969. After a brief teaching career, Nick moved to St Lawrence County in 1972. He married Bonnie Tyner July 16, 1976 and moved to their present home of 35 years in Dekalb. Nick worked as a general contractor who restored and built houses and buildings all over St. Lawrence County. Nick was known and respected by his friends and neighbors as a person of great integrity, deep generosity and committed civic participations. As a boy, Nick loved spending summers at the Gardinier family farm in Deposit, NY, fishing the Delaware River and hunting. He carried this love of the outdoors and rural living throughout his life. He also had a passion for the sciences, and spent much of his time reading about astrophysics. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, his daughter Audrey, his sister Phyllis Gardinier, of Ballston Spa, and Bonnie’s family in Indiana.

Because of his wish to have his remains given for anatomical research, there will be no calling hours, or funeral service. The family and friends of Nick will celebrate his life in a memorial service at a yet to be determined date. Memorial contributions may be made to: North Country Public Radio,Canton, NY 13617 or Angel Flight NE,492 Sutton Street, Andover, MA 01845.

James E. Brice Sr. 03/11/2012

JAMES E. BRICE SR.
James E. Brice Sr., 93, of Old DeKalb, died, Sunday, March 11, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family and his caregiver Martha Typhair. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 14th , 10 am – 12 PM at the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church, the funeral service will follow at 12PM, Reverend William Hart and Chaplin Rob Schrimer will be officiating. He will be buried in the Old DeKalb Cemetery. Jim is survived by his son, James E. Brice Jr. (Debra), DeKalb Junction, Marsha (Floyd) Koerner, of Barker, Carol (Michael) Fenlong, Helen Woods, and Cynthia Morrow, all of DeKalb Junction, Jane (Michael) Costello, Richmond, VA, Emily (Thomas) Grant, Lisbon, Jeanette (Thomas) Brock, Jordan, Marilyn (Michael) Peabody, Hermon, 24 grandchildren, several great and step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Eugene, and Andrew Brice, a sister Harriet Shimpeno . Jim was born November 12, 1918 in his family home on the Brice Road, until he moved to his current home in 1982, the son of William and Sarah Rowland Brice. He graduated from DeKalb Junction High School and the Hemphill Diesel Engineering School in NYC. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Rice on October 12, 1941, at the Norfolk Methodist Parsonage by Reverend Frank Brown, she died on August 10, 2004. He was a self employed dairy farmer until his retirement in 1982, he was also the Town of DeKalb Supervisor and Tax Assessor. He was a member of the Old DeKalb Methodist Church, Old DeKalb Grange, DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizen Club, Richville Masonic Lodge for 70 years, NYS Farm Bureau, a former member of the Hermon DeKalb Central School Board of Education. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley or the Old DeKalb Methodist Church, DeKalb Junction, New York 13630.

Warren G. “Bim” Cardinell 01/30/2012

Warren G. "Bim" Cardinell Warren G. “Bim” Cardinell

Warren Cardinell, 57, of DeKalb Junction, died, January 30, 2012, at Canton Potsdam Hospital, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, entrusted with arrangements. Calling hours will be Saturday, February 4th, 1 -3 PM, at the funeral home, the funeral service is private and Reverend William Hart will be officiating. Warren is survived by his wife Peggy, mother Myrtle Cardinell, Gouverneur, sons, Warren G. Cardinell II, DeKalb, Troy Cardinell, Canton, Holden Cardinell at home, daughter, Tasha Hamilton, Rensselaer Falls, brothers, Francis “Butch” (Christine) Cardinell, Rochester, Robert Cardinell Sr. and Edward (Zelphia) Cardinell, Gouverneur, sisters Betty (Jerry) Cox, Dianna (Paul) Shepardson, Rowena (Jerry) Cameron, Gouverneur, Brenda (Ray) Maher, PA, 5 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Beulah and Patricia Cardinell, and Roxanne Kirkpatrick. Warren was born February 23, 1954 in Ogdensburg, the son of Francis and Myrtle Hemingway Cardinell. He was a laborer for Laborers Local 322 in Massena. He married Peggy Brown on July 16, 1988 in Canton. Bim loved to hunt, fish, cook, garden, bowl, go camping, play cards, be outdoors, farming, playing softball and Karaoke. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

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.

American Diabetes Association

American Heart Association

William J. Walton Jr. “Willie, Sonny, Bill” 01/11/2012

WILLIAM J. WALTON JR. “WILLIE, SONNY, BILL”
William J. Walton Jr., 72, died at home with family, friends, and his beloved Jake, under the care of Hospice, January 11, 2012, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, entrusted with arrangements. Burial will be in the spring at the convenience of the family in Spragueville Cemetery. William is survived by, his wife of 28 years, Bonnie, sons, Russ (Kathy) Walton, Penneville, Timothy (Joni) Walton, Syracuse, daughter, Marcy Mareno and husband, Syracuse, stepdaughters, Wanda (Marvin) Garvey, DeKalb Junction, Kim (Scott) Walton, Canton, Laurie Walton, Utica, a brother, Garry (Sherrill) Walton, Gouverneur, a sister, Kay (Bill) Walton, Canton, 4 grand children, a great grandchild, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son William J. Walton III, brothers, Richard, Wallace and Wayne Walton. William was born March 18, 1939 in Richville, the son of William and Velma Phillips Walton Sr.. William graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1958; he was the first Electrical Apprentice in New York State. He worked at St. Joe for 20 years, then he drove tractor trailer for local companies. He was an independent driver until his retirement in the early 90’s. He enjoyed driving, hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards, party poker and was a skilled marksman. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the

American Heart Association

Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley

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.

David E. Koch 10/10/2011

DAVID E. KOCH
David E. Koch, 75, formally of DeKalb, died, October 10, 2011, at Maplewood Campus, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, in trusted with arrangements. Calling hours will be Saturday, October 15th, 9 – 11 am, the funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home, Reverend William Hart officiating, burial will be in Union Cemetery. David is survived by, his wife, Roxann, DeKalb, his mother Mae Trexler, Easton, PA, sons, Gary (Debra) Koch, Nazareth, PA, Terry Koch, Bethlehem, PA, a daughter, Bonnie (Doug) Reed, DeKalb, a brother James Koch, KY, a sister, Linda Trexler, Easton, PA, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 2 nephews. David was born September 20, 1936 in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, PA, the son of Harold and Mae Lieberman Koch. He married Roxann Rentzheimer in Hecktown, PA, May 28, 1955. He was a security guard at the Tide Water Golf Course in North Myrtle Beach, SC, before his retirement. David was a member of the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church, life member of the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company, Chaplin at the Elks Lodge in Calabash, NC. He enjoyed playing cards, making boxes for flowers; Sunday drives and was a NASCAR fan. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Support Group and Activities Department at Maplewood Campus, 205 State St. Rd., Canton, New York, 13617.

Zella Peters 09/02/2011

ZELLA M. PETERS
Zella M. Peters, 99, formally of Madrid, died, September 2, 2011, at Highland Nursing Home, Massena, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, in care of arrangements. A graveside service will be held on, Tuesday, September 6, 2:30 PM, at the Brownville Cemetery, Brownville, Reverend William Hart officiating. Zella is survived by, sons P. Sanford (Patricia) Bacon, DeKalb Junction, Larry V. (Rebecca) Peters, Madrid, Lonnie W. (Sherry) Peters, Trion, GA, daughters, Joyce Coller, Potsdam, Beverly J. Daniels, Madrid, stepchildren, John (Rosemary) Peters, AZ, Joseph (Donna) Peters, DeKalb Junction, Donald Peters, TX, a sister, Ida Farmer, Adams, 9 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, a nephew, Vincent G. (Agnes)Farmer, Binghamton, and many cousins. She was predeceased by stepdaughters, Mary Lou Peters, Betty Hundley and Margaret Carvel. Zella was born September 21, 1911, the daughter of John and Edna Shultz Lancto. She attended Antwerp Schools. Zella married Ellwyn P. Bacon on December 28, 1929, which ended in divorce, she married Leon B. Peters in March, 1951, he died on June 14, 1981. She was a nurse’s aide at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, for more than 30 years, retiring in 1993. She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting and reading. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the DeKalb Historical Association, Old Methodist Meetinghouse Museum, 696 East De Kalb Road, De Kalb Junction, NY 13630.