January 28, 2021

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