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”.

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

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 9^th, 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 17^th, 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 23^rd, 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

January 3, 2021

HAMMOND, NY – Eileen M. Maloy, 67, passed away Sunday morning, January 3^rd, 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.

Alexandria Bay, N.Y. – Sally A. Sourwine, 70, of Log Hill Road, passed away at home Tuesday evening, January 14th, due to complications with Parkinson’s disease.

She was born November 23, 1949 in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Richard and Myrtle Frizzell Marsaw. She was educated in Hammond Central School. She worked for many years as a housekeeper for Riveredge Resort.

A marriage Paul Mahay, ended in divorce.

She married Thomas O. Sourwine on August 9, 1976 at Oak Point with Menzal Preston officiating. Honor attendants were Leo Sourwine, brother of the bridegroom, and Linda (Davis) Babcock, cousin of the bride.

Besides her husband Tom, she is survived by three sons, Allan (Pam) Mahay, Hammond, John (Christine Penrose) Mahay, Alexandria Bay, and Nathan (Patricia) Sourwine, LaFargeville, a sister, June Johnson, Rochester, a brother, Jay Marsaw, Rossie, NY, and 7 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her half brother, James Frizzell.

Sally enjoyed being with friends and took great pride in her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Watertown American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included sewing and riding her motorcycle.  Sally and Tom loved to go dancing, enjoyed traveling, getting a deal at garage sales, and looked forward to their yearly vacation in Myrtle Beach.

Per her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A celebration of life service will be held at a time to be announced, in the Spring of 2020.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to Hospice of Jefferson County, the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org) of Chaumont Parkinson’s Support Group, c/o Thomas Sourwine, 46563 Log Hill Rd, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.

Alexandria Bay, NY – Walter Scott King MacPherson, Jr., 94, of 49 Walton Street, passed away early Thursday morning, January 2 in the year of our Lord 2020, in the emergency room of River Hospital.

He was born July 5, 1925 in Vineland, NJ, son of the Rev. Walter S. Sr. and Maude Hansen MacPherson. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Eastern Nazarene College, studied at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario and then graduated from Syracuse University with his Master’s Degree in Library Science. He married Emma Irene VanDresar on August 14, 1948 in Schenectady, NY with his father officiating. Mrs. MacPherson passed away on October 29, 2015.

Walter started his ministry as Pastor of The Church of the Nazarene in Watertown, NY, then Utica, NY and on to Florida, North Carolina, Newfoundland, Canada, completing his Ministry again at Life Church of the Nazarene in Watertown, where he was presently Pastor of Visitation and Congregational Care. He was librarian at Canadian Nazarene College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Mater Dei College in Ogdensburg, NY and librarian as volunteer missionary at Nazarene Theological College, Brisbane, Australia, and Caribbean Nazarene College, Trinidad. Upon finally retiring, he enjoyed working as a volunteer at Cornwall Museum, Alexandria Bay, NY. His favorite hobbies when not boating on the loved St. Lawrence River were reading and stamp collecting. He lived a full life right up to his last breath, including extended visits in the winter with his children living in the south, and spending the last two weeks of his life celebrating Christmas with family in Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri.

He is survived by his son, Walter “Scott” (Donna) MacPherson III, Alexandria Bay, three daughters, Lois (Ron) Taylor, Black River, NY, Esther (Paul) Underhay, West Palm Beach, FL and Sarah (David) Avila, Irmo, SC, two brothers, Neil (Charlotte), Independence, MO, and David, Hagerstown, MD, a sister Eunice Osterhout, Clarksville, MD, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Priscilla MacPherson.

This man. Walter S. MacPherson, Jr. to the world, but Daddy to us, his children.
His steady, solid example of Christian manhood has been the rod by which we have measured all others.
His unwavering faith.
His servant heart.
His unending patience.
His passionate love for God, wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as our huge extended family and countless friends, colleagues, and parishioners throughout his 94 years.

Today… promoted to glory.
Our great loss. Heaven’s forever gain.
We love you, Dad.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, January 18^th, from 10am until noon at the Life Church of the Nazarene, Watertown. The funeral service will begin at noon. Burial will follow at Walton Street Cemetery, Alexandria Bay.

January 12, 2019

REDWOOD, NY – Patricia A. Denicola, 73, formerly of Redwood, passed away Saturday evening at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, after being admitted on Friday.

She was born December 9, 1945 in Watertown, daughter if Roscoe and Lillian Hall Shoulette. She graduated from Redwood High School in 1966. She married Dominick J. Denicola on November 16, 1968 in Redwood. Mr. Denicola passed away March 20, 1995.

Pat was a licensed beautician, owning her own salon called Pat’s Beauty Shop in Redwood. She also worked for a time in the cafeteria at Alexandria Central School. She was a member of the Redwood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Office for the Aging Nutritional Site “Lunch Bunch”, in Alexandria Bay. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Marc and wife Janet, Oxbow, NY and Richard, Hammond, three grandchildren, Kelsey, Curtis and Lilly. She is also survived by her lifelong friends Margo Fowler and Lana Russell.

Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Lynda who passed away on February 23, 1983.

Calling hours will be Friday, January 18^th, from 6-9pm at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. The funeral will be at 11am Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Redwood.

Memorial donations may be made in Pat’s name to the Redwood Fire Department.

Alexandria Bay, NY – Faye G. Babcock, 79, County Route 1, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 30, 1939 in Watertown, NY, son of Delbert and Lillian Dickie Babcock. He graduated from General Brown Central School. He served in the US Army and the Army Reserves. He married Carol Bruyns on September 9, 1966 in Dexter, NY.

Faye began his career in banking with Marine Midland Bank in 1958, where he worked for over 20 years. He then worked for Jefferson National Bank, and then for Redwood National Bank, where he retired as manager of the Alexandria Bay branch. After his retirement from banking, Faye worked for several years as a sales representative for the North Shore Oil Company, West Monroe, NY.

He was a member of the Evans Mills Lions Club and the Alexandria Bay Rotary Club, where he was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship award. He was also a member of the vestry of the Church of the St. Lawrence, Alexandria Bay. He was an avid golfer, and had a passion for the St. Lawrence River.

Besides his wife Carol, he is survived by his daughter Katrina Keefe, her husband Dave, and his granddaughters Molly and Maggie Keefe, and a sister Nancy Weiler of Adams, NY. He was predeceased by three brothers, George, Dickie and James Babcock.

Calling hours and memorial services are planned for the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Foundation for Community Betterment, Alexandria Bay Chapter, PO Box 358, Arnold, MD 21012, or the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY Chapter, 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE PLANNED

Plessis- A graveside service for George B. Shultz, 79, will be held Saturday, June 2^nd at 11:00 am at Brookside Cemetery, Plessis. The service will be officiated by Pastor Freddie Webb.

January 30, 2018

George B. Shultz, 79, of Plessis, NY passed away Tuesday morning at Samaritan Keep Home, where he had resided since March 28, 2017

George was born in Brownville, NY on July 27, 1938, the son of G. Danford and Marion Phelps Shultz.  He attended Alexandria Bay High School and belonged to the New York National Guard in his early years.

On February 27, 1960, George married Mary Delosh at the parsonage of the Theresa Methodist Church.

He owned and operated Geo B. Shultz Scrap Metals in Plessis for many years as well as owning and operating D&G Country Market in Plessis.  He also worked with M&M Plumbing and Heating and for Willie Nash of Syracuse installing boilers in many of the area schools. Continue reading →

Sally J. Booth, 83, a lifelong resident of Cape Vincent, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, and under the care of Hospice, on Thursday, January 25^th, 2018.

Born January 3, 1935, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late John J. and Frances Laba Busack, she graduated from Cape Vincent Central School in 1952 and from Jefferson Community College, Watertown, in 1981, earning an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts.  Sally was employed at Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, for 10 years and was a waitress in Cape Vincent for 20 years at the Broadway Diner, Aubrey’s Lunch Counter, Hotel Roxy, Sleepy Hollow, and Half-Way Chalet restaurants.

Sally married the love of her life, Richard B. Booth, on July 20, 1957, the son of the late Earl R. and Dorothy Robinson Booth, at the United Church of Cape Vincent with the Rev. Oliver Bark officiating.  She enjoyed fishing with her Continue reading →

January 17, 2018

LaFargeville, NY – Cindy L. Hirschler, 55, of Stafford Drive, passed away Wednesday at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, where she had been a patient since January 3^rd.

She was born January 16, 1963 in Watertown, daughter of Eugene “Silver” and Gloria Robinson Countryman. She was educated in Alexandria Bay schools. She was a housekeeper for many years for the North Star Motel in Alexandria Bay.

Cindy married Joseph S. Hirschler on October 7, 1989 in Theresa. She loved helping people. She loved her family unconditionally and cherished time with her grandchildren. Continue reading →