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Obituaries

Thomas Joseph McConnell

Thomas Joseph McConnell, 90, of Lake Placid, passed away on Jan. 7, 2025, at home surrounded by the support and unconditional love of his family. Tom was born on Oct. 31, 1934, to Edgar and Francis McConnell in Albany. From the day he was born he brought love, light and laughter to all ...

Everest Goddeau

We are saddened by the passing of Everest Goddeau on Jan. 9, 2025 at 81 years old. He was born on July 11, 1943 the son of Albert and Catherine (McGee) Goddeau. Everest attended Saranac Central School and graduated in 1962. His main sport was wrestling, and he was part of the Plattsburgh ...

Octavia Gage

Octavia Jane (Baldwin) Gage, daughter of Reverend William Gage and Helen (Holbrook) Gage, born July 31, 1926, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the age of 98. Jane was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Wallace Baldwin; her son, Steven; two brothers, Richard and Lynn; and two ...

Marilyn Theresa Smith Lilly

Marilyn Theresa Smith Lilly, 85, of Newcomb, beloved wife of Colonel Robert C. Lilly (Retired) for 62 years, loving mother of six children, dedicated school teacher and devoted Air Force wife, passed away at home on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Born in West Winfield on Oct. 9, 1939, to Thomas W. ...

Joseph W. Sayers

Joseph William Sayers, age 87, a longtime resident of Lake George, Lake Placid, Palm Coast, Florida, and Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side at his home in Atlantic Beach. He is predeceased by his mother, Lillian Frances, and his father, Joseph ...

Benjamin M. Schaffer

Ben “B.J.” Schaffer, 88, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Davis), son Lonnie, daughter Connie (Kevin) Prickett, brother Steven (Kim) Schaffer, three grandchildren, Hannah, Isabella ...