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Obituaries

Bruce P. Colon

Bruce P. Colon, 84, of Lake Placid, passed away on May 24, 2025. Bruce was born in Athol, Massachusetts, to Katherine P. and Percy “Bill” Colon on Aug. 17, 1940. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 at North Elba Cemetery, Old Military ...

Elsa Sorley

When the movie “Frozen” came out, our mother exclaimed, “But I was the original Elsa.” And truly, anyone who knew Elsa Sorley knew that she was indeed an original. Born in Akron, Ohio to Herman and Helen Motz on Oct. 9, 1931, Elsa arrived during the Great Depression — but she ...

Elizabeth O’Connor McIntyre

Elizabeth O’Connor McIntyre (Betty) passed away on July 13, 2025, with loving nieces at her side. Betty was born in Malone on July 19, 1930. She was the daughter of John O’Connor and Irene O’Leary. Betty graduated from St. Joseph Ursuline Academy in 1948. She began her career ...

Beatrice Clarke

After a long and wonderful life, Beatrice Clarke, 94 of Lake Placid, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter Eileen and her little darling dog Gracie by her side. Beatrice was preceded by the love of her life Walter, which they spent 62 years of love, laughter and adventures ...

Catherine (McDonald) Hegeman

Catherine (McDonald) Hegeman, 94, passed away on Dec. 19, 2024, in Medford, New Jersey. Cathy was born in Lake Placid on July 30, 1930, to Mary and William McDonald. She loved returning to Lake Placid each year for the high school reunion, when she could reconnect with childhood ...

Richard ‘Rik’ Cassidy

Richard “Rik” Cassidy, 77, of Lake Placid, passed away on June 23, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Rik was born on Jan. 14, 1948, to Gerald and Frances Cassidy in Lake Placid, where he proudly spent most of his life. He attended both Northwood School and Lake Placid High ...