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Betty J. Lanterman

February 13, 2021
Alexandria Bay, NY – Betty J. Lanterman, 88, or formerly of Carnegie Bay Road, passed away early Saturday morning in Lyons, NY.
She was born October 7, 1932 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Frank and Irene Orton Houghton. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School.
She married W. Gerald Lanterman on February 23, 1962, in Hendrick’s Chapel at Syracuse University. She and her husband “Jerry” owned and operated Lanterman’s Channel View Cottages, on Carnegie Bay Road, for many years. Mr. Lanterman passed away on November 5, 2003.
Betty also worked as an assembler in the heavy military division of General Electric, in Syracuse and later as the ac]vi]es director for E.J. Noble Hospital, in Alexandria Bay.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Alexandria Bay Bap]st Church and the E.J. Noble Hospital Auxiliary. After moving to Canandaigua, NY, she became an active member of the Manchester United Methodist Church in Manchester NY.
She is survived by three sons, Thomas R., of Windsor Locks, CT, Timothy H., of DeWitt, NY and William G. III, of Clifton Springs, NY, Timothy, Maya, Jade and Sunny, grandchildren, Josephine Castle, Jackson Castle and Lillian Tarala, great-grandchildren.
Due to current restrictions and an interest in the safety of loved ones, a decision has been made to postpone a memorial gathering until conditions improve.

Duane Money

Duane Money, 78, High Street, Alexandria Bay, passed away Tuesday, February 2nd at River Hospital.

Duane was born on December 21, 1942 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Donald and Charlotte Johnson Money.  He graduated from Central Tech High School in Syracuse and attended Jefferson Community College.

Duane served in the United States Coast Guard from 1961 until 1976.  He married Paula Estes on May 23, 1969 at the Alexandria Bay United Methodist Church.  After retiring from the Coast Guard, he worked for 23 years for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring as Postmaster from the Morristown NY post office, in 2002.  He was a member of the Alexandria Bay American Legion post 904.

Besides his wife Paula, Alexandria Bay, Duane is survived by his son, Steven (Christine) Money, Highland, IL and his daughter Tanya (Kevin) Tracy, Watertown, NY, five grandchildren, and a brother, Dale (Aneata) Money, Kissimmee, FL.  A sister, Norma Smith predeceased him.

There will be no services.

Memorial donations may be made in Duane’s name to the Alexandria Bay Rescue Squad, 110 Walton St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.

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Ronald F. Kocher

January 30, 2021

Ronald F. Kocher 72 formerly of Vestal, NY passed away on Saturday January 30, 2021 at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 

Born November 7, 1948 in Ithaca, NY the oldest son of J. Fred and Arlene (Hood) Kocher, he graduated from Vestal Central High School in Vestal, NY in 1966.

After high school Ronald graduated from Utah State University in Logan, UT as an Electrical Engineer.   He went to work for various companies on the East Coast until he finally settled back to his home town and worked for IBM in Endicott, NY.  Ron also spent many summers in the Thousand Islands with his family and after selling his 42 foot cruiser purchased a cottage in Clayton, NY for weekends and vacations.  Ronald also owned his own business that he started after retirement renting out many storage buildings in Apalachin, NY.  He finally settled down year round in Myrtle Beach and then Conway, SC.

Ronald fell in a parking lot on October 30, 2021 at Conway SC and suffered a severe head injury and never recovered, he was entered into an Adult Care Unit at Myrtle Beach until January 29th when he was sent to Grand Strand Hospital at Myrtle Beach with COVID Symptoms after having received his COVID vaccination a week before.

He is survived by his father J. Fred Kocher of Alexandria Bay, sisters Lynn (Bill) Cucci of Vestal, Donna (Gary) Gressler of Watertown, NY, twin brothers Gary Kocher of Alexandria Bay, and Barry Kocher of Watertown, NY.  Ronald is also survived by his nephews and nieces Jason (Lauren) Cucci of Apalachin, NY, Justin (Angela) Cucci of Binghamton, NY, Chris (Kimmy) Cucci of Hollywood, CA, Amber (Jeff) Adams of Corning, NY, Zachary (Asia) Gressler of Walton,NY, and Wyatt (Gabby) Gressler of Rome, NY.  Ron also had some great nieces and nephews, Ben & Evan Cucci of Apalachin, NY and Lucas, Samantha, and Owen Adams of Corning, NY, and Tatum Gressler of Walton, NY.

Ron is predeceased by his wife Diane (2016), his mother Arlene Kocher (2017), and great nephew Nathan Cucci (2016) of Apalachin.            

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Marilyn B. Jones

January 29, 2021

Alexandria Bay, NY – Marilyn B. Jones, 86, of Alexandria Bay was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus and her beloved husband, Ted Jones, the morning of Friday, January 29th. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Elizabeth, in Haymarket, VA.

She was born March 9, 1934 in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late John and Dorothy Tallon Brownell. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School and then from the University of Rochester, with her RN degree. She worked in medical offices throughout her career, ultimately retiring from Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC in 1996.

She married Harvey “Ted” Jones on June 15, 1957 at the Church of the St. Lawrence, in Alexandria Bay with Rev. David Talbot officiating. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2007 with a dinner with close friends and family at Pine Tree Point, where they had their wedding reception so many years earlier. Mr. Jones passed away on April 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Troy Jones and his wife, Sue, of Charlotte, NC, her daughter, Elizabeth Amy Wheeler and her husband Edward Jr., of Haymarket, VA and her grandchildren, Evan (Kristin) and Ryan Jones, Trei and Victoria Wheeler.

Marilyn was her kids’ biggest fan in whatever they were involved in and was a team mom to various baseball teams, Cub Scout and Brownie leader, and the coach of the Belvedere Youth Football Cheerleaders. Once she retired to Alexandria Bay she very much enjoyed being team mom to Ted’s teams which he coached and she also became a member of the E.J. Noble Hospital Auxiliary, Church of the St. Lawrence Vestry, the local Garden Club, a volunteer at the community Thrift Store and was also named Citizen of the Year 2011.

Funeral services will be announced in the spring of 2021. Burial will be in Barnes Settlement Cemetery.

The family would especially like to thank the very special caregivers who showed so much love and compassion: Rachel Wiseman, Paige Guns, Sonya Turner and Ann Javins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church of the St. Lawrence, P.O. Box 211, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 or The River Hospital, P.O. Box 567, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, Attn: Development Dept.

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Ellen E. Cronk

January 28, 2021

Oswego, NY – Ellen E. Cronk, 101, passed away early Thursday morning, January 28th in Oswego.

She was born May 1, 1919 in Sackets Harbor, NY, daughter of Joseph and Angerine Spencer McGrath. One of eleven children, she graduated from Sackets Harbor High School, in 1938.

She married Don Cronk, Sr., on June 29, 1940.

Ellen was village clerk for the Village of Pulaski, NY for 27 years. During her time as clerk, she served under 8 different mayors and at 4 different locations, the last being the Snow Building, where her name is inscribed on a plaque.

She was a remarkable lady, dearly love by her family and her second family at St. Luke’s, where she resided in her later years. Loving, kind, just and upright, her memory will live forever.

Ellen is survived by her son, Donald Cronk, Jr, Pulaski, NY and her daughter, Katherine (Anthony) Folino, Alexandria Bay, 10 grandchildren and 10 great and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Joanne Burritt, in November of 2020.

Memorial services will be announced in the spring of 2021.

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Loretta L. Sibert

Alexandria Bay, NY – Loretta L. Sibert, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Loretta was born in Philadelphia, Pa, the daughter of Paul C. Harris, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Harris.  She graduated from Cherry Hill East High School, Cherry Hill, NJ and Camden County College, Blackwood New Jersey, where she majored in theater.

Loretta is survived by her husband Jim Sibert who she married on October 17, 2004, her mother Johnnie Mae Harris, Cherry Hill, NJ; her children, Akil Collins and wife Stacy, Cherry Hill, NJ, Paul A. Collins, Lindenwold, NJ, Ayanna S. Collins, Lindenwold, NJ, and Amaris A. Sibert, Alexandria Bay, NY; her three grandchildren Devin, Sophia and Malik, and her sisters, Ellen Harris-Small, Palmyra, NJ, and Sheila Harris-Adams and brother in law Bryan Adams, Merchantville, NJ, and a host of nieces and nephews. Her loving father, Paul C Harris Sr. and brother, Paul C. Harris, Jr. greeted her in heaven.

Loretta was dedicated to her family, community and always had a heart to serve. She was a shining star that bought joy to everyone around her.

Loretta was a talented jewelry designer who also created customized wedding jewelry. She expressed her love in everything she did.

Loretta loved the Lord and served him with her beautiful singing while leading praise and worship at the 1000 Islands Christian Church. She also sang in her home church choir in New Jersey for many years. Throughout Loretta’s entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared through her kindness, joyous, and positive attitude for those who surrounded her.

A celebration of life service will be held Monday, January 25th at 6:30 pm at the Thousand Islands Christian Church, 26631 Simpson Rd, Plessis, NY with Pastor Gene Brown officiating. On-line Celebration of Life Service will be available on YouTube at Watch “Rev Gene M Brown”. https://youtube.com/channel/UCCsm0F0DEfxKATmgmEltdaA

Loretta’s family thanks everyone for their prayers, support, and thoughts at this difficult time.

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Ronald S. VanDerwerker

Alexandria Bay, NY – Ronald S. VanDerwerker, 97, passed away on Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, where he had been a patient since December 20, 2020.

Ronald was born on March 9th, 1923 in Seward, NY, the son of Solomon and Blanche Coats VanDerwerker.  He graduated from Cobleskill High School and then from Albany Business School.

Ron served in the US Army from 1942-1945, during World War II.  After his service, he was employed as a Service Supervisor with Niagara Mohawk Powercorp in Canajoharie, NY, retiring in June of 1983.

He married Jean Launback on July 17th, 1947 in Cherry Valley, NY.  He was a member of the Alexandria Bay Masonic Lodge #297 and a member of the Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles.

Ron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and John Lingenfelter, Alexandria Bay; two grandchildren, Christopher Bellman, South Carolina and Nicholas Bellman, Alexandria Bay, and one great-grandchild, Christopher Bellman II, South Carolina.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021at 1pm,at the Costello Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff McIlrath officiating.  Facemasks and social distancing requirements are expected.

Memorial donations may be made to the Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, 54 Church St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 or at www.reformedchurchofthe1000isles.org

Eileen M. Maloy

January 3, 2021

HAMMOND, NY – Eileen M. Maloy, 67, passed away Sunday morning, January 3rd, at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, in Ogdensburg.

She was born March 14, 1953 in Norwich, NY, daughter of William and Laura Rogers Coles. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at E. J. Noble Hospital in Alexandria Bay and later for DeFelsco Gauge in Ogdensburg, NY.

She married Gary M. Maloy, September 18, 1976, at St. Cyril’s Church in Alexandria Bay.

Eileen is survived by her husband, Gary, a son, William, Hammond, NY and three grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Larry Coles.

Burial will be in the spring in Fineview Cemetery, Hammond.

Arthur E. Frank, Jr.

December 22, 2020

Alexandria Bay, NY – Arthur E. “Art” Frank, passed away Monday evening, December 22nd, at Samaritan Medical Center, in Watertown.

He was born March 6, 1938 in Bayonne, New Jersey, son of Arthur E. Sr., and Catherine J. Nelson Frank. He graduated from Bayonne High School and then from various aviation schools. Art was a career pilot in the aviation industry. He worked for many of those years for Wideworld Service, based in Argentina.

He was a member of the Alexandria Bay Rotary Club.

He married Miao Ling Wang on November 19, 2010 in China.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jessica W. Frank, at home, a son, Glenn Frank, New Jersey, two brothers, Frederick P. Frank, Tallahassee, FL and Neil N. Frank, Palm Bay, FL and a sister, Catherine E.  Kucharski, Newark, DE.

 There will be no services.

Memorial donations may be made in Art’s memory to the American Cancer Society, at cancer.org.

Joseph M. Docteur

December 21, 2020

Cape Vincent, NY – Joseph M. Docteur, 59, passed away Monday evening, December 21st, at Upstate Medical Center, in Syracuse.

He was born June 27, 1961 in Johnson City, NY, son of David H. and Anne E. Mannigan Docteur. He graduated from South Jefferson High School and attended BOCES for diesel and tractor mechanics. As a young man he worked at Panorama Horse Farm in Rodman, NY.

Joe worked in the commercial construction industry. He supervised and assisted in many family and local projects and was happiest when working to improve the lives of family and friends. He loved all animals and always gave a greeting and scratch of the ear for any dog he encountered.

Joe was married to Marion Parker (Hess) in 1984. They made a home in Adams Center, NY. Two children were born from this union, Vanessa C. (Matthew) Siver Clayton, NY and Travis J. Docteur, Adams Center, NY [this marriage ended in divorce].

His children made him immensely proud. Their dedication to the goals they outlined in their lives gave him hope for the future and strength in his days. He was most proud of becoming “Papa Joey” to Celeste Siver (2 yrs), his tiniest dancer.      

Along with his daughter, son, and granddaughter, Joe is survived by his mother and step-father, Anne and James Bleier, St. Petersburg, FL, his father and step-mother, David and Mary Docteur, Cape Vincent, NY, sisters and brothers, Aimee M. Biedekapp, Dexter, NY, Theodore A. Docteur, Hamilton, MT, Gloria A. Docteur-Pratt, Watertown, NY, Thomas L. Docteur, Cape Vincent, NY, James D. (Nadra) Docteur, Cape Vincent, NY, and Susan E. Ingerson, Cape Vincent, NY, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 29th at 11:00am at St. Vincent of Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Ray Diesbourg officiating. Spring burial will in St. Vincent of Paul Cemetery, Cape Vincent.

Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad, PO Box 835, Cape Vincent, NY 13618.