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.
Richard is survived by a son, John (Donna) LaTray, Canton, Bonnie (Willy) Walton, DeKalb Junction, Nina Plaisted (fiancé Michael Polowchena), Hermon; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Howard and Douglas Rickett; sisters, Ruth Woods, Doris Pearson, Audrey Klock and Stella Leeson.
He was born March 26, 1930 in Fowler, the child of George F. and Nina G. Fuller Rickett. He married Evelyn Fayette on January 8, 1952 in the Town of Pitcarin, she died September 20, 1996. He was a warehouse manager for Farley Equipment in Gouverneur.
He loved to mow his lawn, tinker with things, watch classic movies, read Louie Lamoure books and had a lot of collectibles. Contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley or the Hermon Volunteer Rescue Squad.
E. J. Bango, DeKalb Junction, child of Miranda and Robert Bango, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction in care of arrangements.
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.