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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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Martha Vanleeuwen
Oct 19, 2022
Martha E. VanLeeuwen, 65, of Melody Lane, Plattsburgh, NY, passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2022 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT. She was born in Nuremberg, Germany the daughter of Nicholas and Nancy (Soderberg) VanLeeuwen. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Saint Lawrence University in New York State. She most recently worked at Nine Platt Hospitality for...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Leonard
Oct 17, 2022
Geraldine McCarthy Leonard, “Gerrie”, age 87, died on October 17, 2022 at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. She was born in Tupper Lake on Dec. 23, 1934. Gerrie graduated from Champlain Valley Hospital in 1956 where she proudly received her nursing license. She was an RN at CVPH Medical Center for 28 years and was the operating room...
Henry J Bedard
Oct 17, 2022
Henry J. Bedard, 89, of Fiske Road in West Chazy, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home. Henry was born on September 9, 1933 on his parents farm , the son of the late Joseph and Rosa (Martin) Bedard. He attended West Chazy Elementary School and then graduated from M.A.I. in 1951. He then went to Cornell...
Ida M Hart
Oct 16, 2022
Ida M. Hart, 79, of Morrisonville passed away October 16, 2022. She was born in Ballston Spa, NY on March 22, 1943, the daughter of Wilfred and Hazel (Goucher) Hart. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 1:00PM at The Salvation Army in Plattsburgh. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St.,...
James H Vogt
Oct 16, 2022
James H. Vogt, 69, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. He was born in New London, CT on December 29, 1952 the son of Henry and Mahla (Cease) Vogt. He served in the United States Air Force from June, 1971 to June, 1991, when he retired from active...
Donald F Gertsch
Oct 15, 2022
Donald F. Gertsch, 79, of Plattsburgh, NY, passed away on Saturday October 15, 2022 at The Essex Center in Elizabethtown, NY. He was born in Plattsburgh on February 28, 1943 the son of Donald P. and Dorothy (Fuller) Gertsch. He graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1960, attended SUNY Plattsburgh graduating with a BS in Education. Donald was a...
Margaret Katherine "Katie" Gluck
Oct 14, 2022
Lake Placid, NY- Katie Sames Gluck passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Nursing Home on Friday, October 14, 2022. Born in Hamburg, NY, Margaret Katherine (Katie) Mannix was the daughter of Martin and Gertrude Mannix. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Plattsburgh, NY where they planted their roots. As one of seven children...
Paul R Lorey
Oct 13, 2022
Paul R. Lorey, IV, 40, of Chazy, NY, passed away on Thursday October 13, 2022. He was born in Joliet, IL, on January 2, 1982 the son of Paul and Debra (Robinson) Lorey, III. There will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, (518) 561-3980. Online condolences may be...
Eleanor A Dowdle
Oct 13, 2022
Eleanor A. Dowdle, 94, of Plattsburgh and formerly of Dannemora passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Elderwood of Uihlein in Lake Placid. She was born in Dannemora on May 1, 1928, the only child of Matthew and Agnes (Drollette) Wardell. Raised in her beloved hometown of Dannemora she remained there until the Ice Storm of 1998 when she...
Michael A Pelkey
Oct 11, 2022
Michael A. Pelkey, 65, of South Catherine Street, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on March 27, 1957, the son of late Maynard and Barbara (Rivers) Pelkey. Michael was employed by several area pet stores over the years. He had a passion for animals, especially tropical fish. He enjoyed fishing, wrestling,...
Russell F Haag
Oct 6, 2022
Russell F. Haag, Jr., 66, of Ormsby Drive, Schuyler Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022 at his home with his family by his side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Canton, OH on June 17, 1956 the son of Russell and Ocie, Haag, Sr. At Russell’s request there will...
Janice P Pauling
Oct 5, 2022
Janice P. “Jan” Pauling, 93, of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully at her Lake Forest home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. She was born in Newport, NH on May 26, 1929, the daughter of the late Merton and Florence (Bly) Perkins. Even though she resided in New York most of her life, she was a true New Englander at heart...
Samantha Marie Mills
Oct 4, 2022
Samantha Marie Mills, infant daughter of Jennifer Piller and Timothy Mills of Saranac, passed away at birth on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the UVM Health Network-CVPH in Plattsburgh. Services will be held privately for the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 3 Park Row in Cadyville. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com
David H Berglund
Oct 2, 2022
David H. Berglund, 63, of Ellenburg Depot, NY passed away peacefully with his daughters and wife by his side on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the UVM-CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Rochester, NY, on December 30, 1958 the son of Robert and Elinor (Hubbard) Berglund. Dave was 1 of 7 children. He grew up outside of Rochester,...
Vera A Manion
Oct 1, 2022
Vera A. Manion, 96, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022 at the Clinton County Nursing Home. She was born in Morrisonville, NY on April 14, 1926 the daughter of Roy and Ida Mae (Keysor) Bellows. She attended Morrisonville Community Church, where she married her husband Robert on January 1, 1947. Vera always had a smile on...
Dorothy Stefanick
Sep 28, 2022
Dorothy Stefanick, 90, formerly of River Road in Peru, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown with family by her side. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 29, 1932 As per Dorothy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad...
Leona F Renadette
Sep 27, 2022
Leona F. Renadette, 91, of VanCleave, MS and formerly of Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at her home in Mississippi, where she has been living with her daughter for the last couple of years. She was born in Plattsburgh on June 2, 1931, the daughter of the...
Ronald S Martin Jr
Sep 27, 2022
Ronald S. Martin Jr., 81, of Plattsburgh, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, peacefully in his home. Born in Utica, New York on June 29, 1941, he is predeceased by his parents Ronald and Agnes Martin. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966 and was retired Director of Special Education from Plattsburgh...
Kimberly A Devins
Sep 26, 2022
Kimberly Devins, age 57, loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend passed away September 26 at her home located in Plattsburgh unexpectedly. Kimberly came into this world by her parents Donna and Arthur Reeves who we all lost in 2012. Kim had three sisters and one brother that were her best friends threw her whole life, she lost one...
Peter J Fessette
Sep 23, 2022
Peter J. Fessette, 63, of Grigware Road in Beekmantown, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on December 11, 1958, the son of the late Eugene and Joanne Leigh (King) Fessette. Peter attended Beekmantown Central School and later worked for his father at Fessette Trucking for many years. He was a longtime...
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