Amber Ann (Lancto) Pratt
It is with great sadness that our wife, mother and daughter Amber Ann (Lancto) Pratt, of Saranac Lake, passed away on Oct. 10, 2019, at the young age of 39.
Amber was born on May 28, 1980, in Malone. She is the daughter of Cheryl E. (Lancto) Osgood and the late Bryan Lancto of Burke. Amber married Roger Pratt on Sept. 18, 2010, at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake.
Amber graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone in 1998. She was principal flute in the Wind Ensemble, a member of Jazz Band and enjoyed performing. She attended Ithaca College to pursue her love of music.
Amber’s employment included the Mirror Lake Inn, North Star Industries and manager of the Movie Gallery, and she was a representative for Thirty-One, which allowed her to work from home and spend quality time with her girls.
Amber fought her illness for years, never losing sight of the ones she loved most. Her greatest joy was laughing and spending time with her family. Amber loved all music, especially the Dave Matthews Band. She loved to read, travel, watch movies and sports, especially the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. She was extremely creative, and Christmas was always her favorite time of year.
Amber will be remembered most for her kind heart and willingness to readily help others.
Amber is survived by her husband Roger, her two beautiful daughters Grace E. and Amelia M. (Lancto) Pratt of Saranac Lake, Her mother and stepfather Cheryl E. and Douglas M. Osgood of Burke, and her two brothers, Ryan C. Lancto of Malone and Michael D. Osgood of Burke, as well as grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Amber was predeceased by her father Bryan Lancto.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. Calling hours will be held on Friday Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Saranac Lake.
Friends wishing to remember Amber Ann (Lancto) Pratt may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, 20 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Family and friends may also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.