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Obituaries

Eladio ‘Tito’ Valentin

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Eladio Valentin, affectionately known as Tito, whose fiery spirit touched countless lives. Tito passed away in his home on Friday, Oct. 19, 2025 at the age of 55, after a fierce battle with lung cancer. Tito is best known for his ...

Donald W. Morgan Jr.

We are sad to announce the passing of Donald W. Morgan Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Northport, Florida. He was born in Saranac Lake on June 18, 1967, the youngest son of Donald and Clara Morgan. He is survived by daughter Tana Lee Morgan of Henrietta, New York, and his older brother ...

Richard P. Burngasser

Richard “Rick” P. Burngasser, age 65, of Lake Clear, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 with family by his side. Rick was born in Tonawanda, New York, on July 5, 1960, to Norbert and Rosemary Burngasser. He moved to Saranac Lake in 1992 after accepting a job at Newman & ...

Leonard Flath

Leonard Flath, 85, of Lansingburgh, New York, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 of natural causes. He was born in Redwood, New York, town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, on Feb. 9, 1940 to Harold and Laura (Zimmer) Flath and attended local schools. He was employed on the family farm and later ...

William ‘Bill’ R. Dann

The man, the myth, the legend — William “Bill” R. Dann, 68, of Saranac Lake, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by immediate family. He was born in Plattsburgh on June 8, 1957, the son of Peter and Barbara (Grimm) Dann. Bill ...

Marjorie Simpson

Marjorie Simpson, 88, of Saranac Lake, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1937, in Bombay, to Arline (Clary) Spencer, Marjorie spent much of her life in Saranac Lake, where she built a home, raised her children and became a cherished part of the community. Known ...