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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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Janet Ann Bingel
Aug 24, 2021
Janet Ann Bingel passed away on August 24, 2021, just one week prior to her 72nd birthday. She was attended by her beloved husband of 44 years, Gary. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Vivian Pieckiel of San Bernardino, CA. She was survived by her two children and their spouses, Dr. Sara Gaynor (Jeremy) of Baltimore, MD...
Robert A Gillette
Aug 24, 2021
Robert A. Gillette, 78, of Military Turnpike, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his daughter’s home. He was born in Plattsburgh on June 8, 1943, the son of the late Harry and Hazel (Prespare) Gillette. Robert served in the Army during the Vietnam War and later was a corrections officer at Franklin Correctional Facility in Malone until his...
Marjorie M Farrell
Aug 22, 2021
Marjorie M. Farrell, 76, passed away, Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Essex Center in Elizabethtown, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY, on March 27, 1945. After retiring from Strong Memorial Hospital as a receptionist, she enjoyed tending her flower gardens. She is survived by her three sons Shawn Farrell, Shannon Farrell, and Keith Farrell. She is also...
Patrick H Finnegan
Aug 21, 2021
Patrick was born and raised in Plattsburgh, NY. As a young man he spent time with the merchant marines, working on ship in the kitchen. He then spent the rest of his career as a cook for the state school in Wassaic, NY. until he retired. Patrick then moved back home to Plattsburgh where he spent much of his...
Donald L Racette
Aug 17, 2021
Donald L. Racette, 89, of Plattsburgh, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Clayburg, NY on July 4, 1932, the son of Ernest and Isabelle (DuBrey) Racette. Donald graduated from Sallaz Academy. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country until...
Ariana Lavinia Hagen
Aug 15, 2021
Ariana Lavinia Hagen, 24, formerly of West Chazy and most recently of Winterville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2021 in North Carolina. She was born in Plattsburgh on May 12, 1997 the daughter of Sandra Hagen. Ariana was self-employed as a hair stylist. She enjoyed making people feel good about themselves, music, all types of art,...
Elizabeth N Botten
Aug 11, 2021
Elizabeth N. “Betty” Botten, 85, of the Butler Road passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. She was born in Plattsburgh on February 13, 1936 the daughter of Herman and Marion (Rollier) Squires. Betty enjoyed doing genealogy and spending time with...
Sandra L Sherman
Aug 9, 2021
Sandra L. Sherman, 73, of McGaulley Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY, passed away on Monday August 9, 2021, she was born in Plattsburgh on June 26, 1948, the daughter of Thomas and Evelyn (Garney) Kemp. She grew up in Plattsburgh and had four daughters. She enjoyed reading, drawing and spending time with her grandchildren and her significant other Kenneth Sorrell. She...
Pearl H Weatherwax
Aug 9, 2021
Pearl H . Weatherwax, 77, of Plattsburgh, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at CVPH Medical Center. Born Dec. 7, 1943, she was the daughter of George and Catherine (Cook) Weatherwax. Pearl is survived by a sister, Lorraine Gload; a daughter, Joanne Gardner (Todd) of Peasleeville; a son, Shawn and grandchildren Dalton and Kaitlyn Gardner, all of Plattsburgh...
Rita M Russo
Aug 7, 2021
Rita M. Russo, 94, of Peru St., Plattsburgh passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Meadowbrook Health Care Facility with her loving family by her side. She was born in St. Albans, Vermont on July 30, 1927 the daughter of William Francis and Marie Mederese (LaDoucera) Morin. Rita married Rocco F. Russo in 1948. She was employed by Sears...
Edgar J Bousquet
Aug 7, 2021
Edgar J. Bousquet, 83, of Mason Street, Morrisonville, NY, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021 at his home with his family by his side under the care of Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Plattsburgh on December 5, 1937 the son of Lester and Lena (Fifield) Bousquet. Ed graduated from Mount Assumption Institute. He began...
Robert C Reilly
Aug 5, 2021
The Great Reilly Robert C. Reilly, 58, of State Route 22, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh on August 6, 1962, the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Brothers) Reilly. Robert Charles Reilly, beloved Companion, Son, Brother, friend, proud Father and Grandfather is survived by his Father, Sister, Brother, loved companion, Daughters...
George A Poust
Aug 3, 2021
George A. Poust, 77, of Pine Ridge Drive, Morrisonville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. He was born in Bloomsburg, PA on September 20, 1943, the son of William and Alberta (DeMott) Poust. George grew up in PA. In his younger years, George devoted himself to his family’s farm....
Sandra S Criss
Aug 2, 2021
Sandra S. Criss, 57, of Plattsburgh, NY passed away, Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home. She was born in Plattsburgh, on September 22, 1963 the daughter of Herbert and Betty (Laundry) Wiles. Sandra loved spending time with family and friends as well as camping and playing on her computer. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Criss, daughter,...
Dennis Lindstorm Barnard
Jul 29, 2021
Dennis Lindstrom Barnard, 72, of Plattsburgh passed away, Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the UVM-CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Plattsburgh, on October 13, 1948, the son of Joseph and Mabel (Macey) Barnard. He began his education at the original Beekmantown School, which was a one-room school house, before transferring to the current Beekmantown School where he graduated...
Susan L Fountain
Jul 29, 2021
Susan Pierce Fountain of Peru, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She is survived by her husband Barry Fountain, her son Kenneth Clark; sisters Theresa (Ed) Cobb, Anna (Terry) LaRose, and brothers Don (Cindy) Pierce, Peter (Ruth) Pierce and Gary (Heather) Pierce. She is also survived by a sister in law Kim Pierce, numerous nieces and nephews and friends....
Joan Elaine Simard
Jul 29, 2021
Joan Elaine Simard, 78, from Plattsburgh, N.Y., died suddenly on July 29, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Cobleskill, N.Y. Joan is survived by her husband of 58 years, Albert Simard Jr. Apparently his whistle and pick up line of "Hey football shoulders" really wooed her, or perhaps it...
Irene M Sheppard Devins
Jul 27, 2021
Irene M. Sheppard Devins, 76, of Oak Street, Plattsburgh, NY, passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at UVHN:CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Salem, NJ pm August 22, 1944 the daughter of James and Lillian (Bauman) Boyce. Irene worked at Walmart in Plattsburgh for many years. She enjoyed going to the casino. Irene married Bothwell “Popeye” Devins...
Karen L "Lee" Derocher
Jul 23, 2021
Karen “Lee” L. Derocher, 70, of Durand Street, Plattsburgh, NY passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at UVHN:CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. She was born in Plattsburgh on February 7, 1951 the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Burnell) LaPorte. Lee worked as an assembler at Schonbek in Plattsburgh for many years. She was a member of the American...
Paul L Trombley
Jul 21, 2021
Paul L. Trombley, 77, of Plattsburgh, NY, passed away Wednesday July 21, 2021. He was born in Plattsburgh on December 18, 1943, the son of Frank and Mary (Berthiaume) Trombley. He married Shirley Huggins at St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks on June 22nd, 1963. He had a passion for classic GM cars, especially his prized '57 Chevy and...
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