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Obituaries

John J. Devitt

The Devitt Family sadly announces and mourns the loss of their father, Jack, who passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Kingston, New York. He was just shy of his 92nd birthday. John Joseph Devitt was born on Jan. 18, 1932, in Philadelphia, where he grew up with his parents Michael and ...

Ellen A. Beideck

Ellen A. Beideck, 67, of Saranac Lake, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023, with her husband and three children by her side after several years’ battle with multiple system atrophy (MSA). Born on July 26, 1956, in Batavia, New York, she was the daughter of Francis and Carol Precht ...

SERVICE NOTICE: Catherine Mary Cummings

Sr. Catherine Mary Cummings, RSM, 86, of St. Margaret’s Convent, 185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. She was born Aug. 29, 1937 in Plattsbugh, the daughter of Myron and Katherine (Murphy) Cummings. Calling ...

DEATH NOTICE: Lynn H. Southmayd

Lynn H.Southmayd, Jr., 75, died suddenly at his residence in Lake Placid on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. He was born in Lake Placid on July 25, 1948. There will be no calling hours or services. Burial will be in the spring at Central Cemetery in Jay. To share a memory, or leave condolences ...

Joyce A. Evans

Joyce Ann Evans, 91, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023, in her home in Delray Beach, Florida. On Sept. 24, 1932, Joyce Ann Parker was born to the late Arthur and Helen Parker in Cleveland, Ohio. Joyce attended Hood College where she received a bachelor’s degree in French studies. In her ...

Robert T. Peacock

Robert T. Peacock, 79, of Lake Placid, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2023. Born on Oct. 23, 1944, in Lake Placid, “Bob” or “Bobby” was the son of Robert J. and Leola (Taylor) Peacock. His life was to be full of challenges. Bobby excelled at sports in high school and the ...