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Obituaries

James Luce

James “Jim, Papi” Luce, 69, formerly of Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, after losing his battle with cancer. Born on Sept. 8, 1955, he was the son of Patricia Walker. Jim was a 1974 graduate of Saranac Lake High School. Following graduation, he enlisted ...

Melissa R. Kane Bond

Melissa R. Kane Bond, a beloved mother, grandmother, fiance, sister, aunt and dear friend, left us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 52. She was born on Jan. 13, 1973, in Lake Placid. Calling hours will be held at the M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Saturday, May 3 ...

Leola Fredericks

Leola Fredericks, 102 of Gabriels and Lake Placid, passed away April 22, 2025 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. She was born Jan. 30, 1923, to Frank Alexander, Jr. and Julia (Wells) Alexander. She worked at the Swiss Shop in Lake Placid for many years, then went to work at Altman’s ...

Silas W. Smith

Silas William Smith, 39, of Plattsburgh, was received into the arms of Jesus on Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025. Silas was born to the late Geoffrey H. Smith and Teresa Smith (now Harris) on Sept. 23, 1985, in Niskayuna, New York. He is survived by his mother Teresa, his stepfather ...

Centes Morrill Papes

Centes Marie Morrill Papes, age 92, passed away peacefully in her home in Mount Kisco, New York on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, kindness and service. Included in this legacy are her four children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and eight ...

James F. Amell

Word has been received of the death of James Francis Amell, formerly of Saranac Lake, who died on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Advent Health Care Facility in Ormond Beach, Florida. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 26, at the Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 Clyde ...