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Obituaries

Eleanor Sweeney

Eleanor Vinke Sweeney of Saranac Lake died at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Eleanor was born on Dec. 24, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Eleanor (Hawley) Vinke and Tys Vinke. She graduated from Middlebury College in 1959, and after living ...

Steven Giambruno

Steven Charles Giambruno, born April 20, 1957, died on October 16, 2025. “Bruno”, as his friends called him, lived most of his adult life in the Adirondacks. He enjoyed fishing, hiking in the woods and hanging out with his friends. Our family owned The Country Store in Lake Placid for ...

Death notice: John ‘Jack’ Miller

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Miller, 90, of Malone. Jack passed away on October 18, 2025. Arrangements are entrusted to the Frary Funeral Home in Malone are incomplete at this time.

Death notice: Phillip J. Wilsey

Phillip J. Wilsey, of Middleburgh and formerly of Lake Placid, passed away on October 19, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born in Middleburgh, May 26, 1941, the son of Ike and Marjorie (Keyser) Wilsey. A full obituary will be published at a later date. A graveside service ...

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 ...