William Michael Johnson, M.D., 85, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. He grew up in Saranac Lake. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, physician and public health advocate, Bill was known for his kindness, curiosity and strong moral compass. Bill ...

Valerie Ann LeBlanc, born Aug. 20, 1951, in Malone, New York, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease while residing at Elderwood of Uihlein in Lake Placid. She was the daughter of the late Henry LeBlanc and Norma Lacombe LeBlanc. Valerie is survived by her beloved ...

James “Jim” Edward Cochran, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 after long battle with cancer. He was born the son of Harold L. and Audrey (Dukett) Cochran on June 20, 1954 in Saranac Lake, New York. Jim’s family moved to Massena soon after in 1954. Jim ...

Joel R. Counter, age 41, of Tupper Lake passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home. A celebration of life will take place in the spring. He is survived by his children, Rory James and Lauren Maria ...

Kenneth J. Casler, age 73, of Saranac Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Aug. 20, 1952, he was the son of Kenneth M. and Antionette (Coppola) Casler. Ken attended and graduated from Waddington ...

Jean Grimm, age 95, of Saranac Lake, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her bedside, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at Elderwood of Uihlein, Lake Placid, after a courageous 12-year battle with dementia. She was born Winifred Jean Wright in Oswego, New York on Nov. 1, 1930 to Donald E. ...