Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Plattsburgh, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Plattsburgh, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Phyllis J. Rivers

Phyllis J. Rivers

Jun 4, 2026

Phyllis J. Rivers, 89, of Cadyville, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at her home. She was born June 13th, 1936, in Lyon Mountain the daughter of Royden Kline and Constance Kline. She married Gary Rivers Sr. on February 20th, 1954. They moved to their Goddeau Road home in the spring of 1968, where she resided until her passing....

Lyndon G. Delcore

Lyndon G. Delcore

Jun 3, 2026

PLATTSBURGH — Lyndon Gary Delcore's long, productive, and sometimes-colorful life ended quickly and quietly at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was 83, and he will be missed.

Born in Tupper Lake, N.Y. on Sept. 15, 1942, he was the son of George and Alice (Emlaw) Delcore.

He was raised in Lake Placid, where he attended...

Floyd James Bell

Floyd James Bell

Jun 3, 2026

Floyd James Bell passed away peacefully at CVPH, Plattsburgh on June 3, 2026 with family by his side. Floyd born July 7, 1937 was the son of the late Cora (Pellerin) and Victor Bell, Sr. He graduated from Sallaz Academy, Redford NY in 1956.After working over 25 years at Imperial Paper Mill (1998) and the Press Republican (1992), he retired....

Gloria M. LaMotte

Gloria M. LaMotte

Jun 2, 2026

Gloria M. LaMotte, née Desso, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on February 7, 1938, Gloria was the beloved daughter of the late Leavis Desso and Leona Martineau. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Allen Jack Desso. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love and dedication...

Mary F. Johnson

Mary F. Johnson

Jun 1, 2026

Mary F. Johnson, 80, of Plattsburgh passed away on June 1, 2026 at her home with her family by her side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. She was born in New Orleans, LA on October 12, 1945, the daughter of Nolan and Flois (Hicks) Chapman. At Mary's request services will be private. Burial will be at...

Rosemary Monty

Rosemary Monty

May 28, 2026

Rosemary Monty beloved mother, grandmother, and friend - passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at CVPH Medical Center. The daughter Oral Joseph Latour and Helene (Lucia) Latour, she was born on May 26th, 1935 in Plattsburgh, NY. Rosemary worked at the Children's home as a den mother to 22 boys for several years. She also helped run the...

Charles A Botten

Charles A Botten

May 24, 2026

Plattsburgh, NY - Charles A. Botten, a lifelong resident of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on Thursday, November 15th, 1934, he was the beloved cornerstone of his family.

Charles was the son of the late Cyril and Florence Botten. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Botten, and...

Derry L. O'Connell

Derry L. O'Connell

May 22, 2026

Derry L. O’Connell passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home in Cadyville, NY surrounded by his family. Derry was known to many of his colleagues, friends, and family as DOC and more recently was known as grandpa-bear. Derry was the oldest of three sons born to Maurice and Norma (Salls) O’Connell and was born on December...

Catherine R. Kriff

Catherine R. Kriff

May 21, 2026

Catherine “Kate” Reed Kriff passed away on the morning of May 21, 2026, at her home in Plattsburgh, New York, with her husband Larry by her side. After a long struggle with health issues, she died peacefully and will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Born October 9, 1952 in Newburgh, New York, to Ben and Betty...

Roland G. Devins

Roland G. Devins

May 20, 2026

Roland G. Devins, 57, of Keeseville, NY passed away on May 20, 2026 at UVM-CVPH in Plattsburgh. He was born June 4, 1968.

The son of Richard and Betty (Latour) Devins, Roland is survived by sisters Brenda (Ricky) Newell, Michele Therrian, brothers Richard and Randy, his son Kolby, grandson Wylder - who was born May 20, 2026.

Roland is predeceased by his...

Michele Marie Gibson

Michele Marie Gibson

May 19, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Michele Marie Gibson, of Plattsburgh, New York. She passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, after a courageous and long fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis and breast cancer.

 Born on March 9, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York to Mrs. Barbara (Barcomb) Gibson and Mr. John Gibson. Michele...

Brenda Phyllis Foley

Brenda Phyllis Foley

May 17, 2026

Brenda Phyllis Foley peacefully passed away on May 17, 2026, while in palliative care at CVPH, Plattsburgh, NY. She was born to Morris and Ida

Mytelka on April 4th, 1940, at their home in Perth Amboy, NJ. 

Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Foley, and brother, Alan Mytelka.

She is survived by her two children: Charles Friedman and his wife...

Theodore W. Ginett

Theodore W. Ginett

May 16, 2026

Theodore W. Ginett, 78, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born June 3, 1947, in Plattsburgh, the son of Winfred and Lois Ginett. Ted was a proud Vietnam Veteran. In 1966, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country as a Radarman Second Class aboard the USS Bradley. He was honorably discharged...

Wayne A. Champine

Wayne A. Champine

May 15, 2026

Wayne Allen Champine, 80, most recently of Plattsburgh, New York, passed away peacefully with his daughters and his beloved dog, Jack, by his side on May 15, 2026. Wayne was born in Proctor, Vermont, on October 10, 1945, to Olive Pecor and Vernon Champine. He attended school in Barre, Vermont, and at just 17 years old enlisted in the Army....

Paula Selzer

Paula Selzer

May 13, 2026

Paula passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. Born on August 14,1940, in Wassenaar, Netherlands, shortly after the invasion of Holland during World War II. She was the daughter of Akos Farkas and Charlotte Barnstijn. Paula, along with her siblings Loet and Patricia, survived the war through what she often described as the grace of God and the kindness of...

Erin E McAuliffe

Erin E McAuliffe

May 11, 2026

Erin Elizabeth McAuliffe, 46, passed away peacefully surrounded by love under the exceptional care of the Palliative Care Team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on May 11, 2026. Erin was born on June 20, 1979, in Plattsburgh, NY to James McAuliffe and Cheryl Murray. Erin graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1997 and later earned an associate degree...

Stephen A Tousignant

Stephen A Tousignant

May 9, 2026

Stephen A. Tousignant, a lifelong resident of Plattsburgh, NY, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on October 23rd, 1959, in Plattsburgh, Stephen was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A dedicated corrections officer, Stephen served with honor and integrity...

Gladys C. Daust

Gladys C. Daust

May 7, 2026

Gladys C. Daust, 88, of Morrisonville, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born September 12th, 1937, the daughter of Walter Eldred and Ethel (Elliot) Eldred. She is survived by her children, Candy Collins, Kathy Reyell and her husband Fred; sister, Mytle Jabaut; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great...

Karl M. Tobrocke

Karl M. Tobrocke

May 4, 2026

Karl “Toby” Tobrocke, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 with his loving family by his side.

Karl was the eldest of seven children born to Rollind and Betty (Bedore) Tobrocke. He is survived by his sisters Karen Tobrocke, Trudi (Gary) Bouvia, and Heidi Tobrocke and his brothers Fritz (Joni-Jill) Tobrocke and Hans (Lorraine) Tobrocke.

He was predeceased by his...

Richard P. Pecore

Richard P. Pecore

May 4, 2026

Richard P. Pecore, 87, of Altona, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the UVM Health Network–CVPH. Born on January 21, 1939, he was the son of Earnest and Pauline (LeClair) Pecore.

Richard was born and raised in Plattsburgh, where he attended Mount Assumption Institute. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Canberra.

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