All Obituaries

 Vicki Lynn Lawrence, 74, of Spruce Street, Lake Placid, NY passed away May 25, 2020 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY after a long battle of cancer. She was born on February 18, 1946, in Fort Knox, Kentucky the daughter of George and Dorothy Swayze.  Vicki attended and graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1964. She was employed by the New York State Police in a clerical position for over thirty years and retired in 2010.  Vicki is survived by her daughter Alison...

Gale Leo Amyotte, of Oswego, NY, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on May 19th, 2020. He was born on February 4th, 1947 to Leo and Mabel Amyotte. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in Brasher Falls in 1965. He proudly served in the USMC from 1965-1969, including service in Viet Nam. He worked for a short time at Corning Glass and worked for Niagara Mohawk/Constellation from May 1977-December 2006 when he retired. He was a life member of Lacona VFW Post #8534. He was...

Robert W. Nutter, age 77 of Sandy Creek, NY passed away May 17, 2020 at St Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica, NY Robert was born June 9, 1942 in St Johnsbury, VT, son of Raymond and Elizabeth (McElreaby) Nutter. He attended Barnet School until the 8th grade then went on to St Johnsbury Trade School and graduated in 1960. He worked for Fairbanks in St Johnsbury and several machine shops in Connecticut. He retired out of Manchester, VT. After retiring he moved from Bennington, Vt to Sandy...

Ember Leeah Pottenburgh was born as our angel on earth, Tuesday April 28th, 2020. At just 28 weeks gestation, Ember brought sunshine to our lives at first sight. Looking into her soft blue eyes gave reassurance of the love and compassion she would have shared with her family. Her presence brought the room to life, capturing everyone’s attention with features of perfection. Ember was already loved so deeply by her parents; Tammi Williams (Goodnough) and Timothy Pottenburgh. The love...

Diantha Sherman age 78 of Pierrepont Manor, NY died Monday April 27, 2020 at Samaritan Medical Center due to a stroke. She was born November 27, 1941 at home in Lacona, NY. She is the daughter of the late Reuben and Unis Porter, Sr. Diantha was predeceased by her husband Garry Sherman and a brother Kenneth Porter. She is survived by 3 brothers; Bernard Porter of Pierrepont Manor, Clare (Lois) Porter of Pierrepont Manor and Reuben (Gloria) Porter , Jr. of Fulton, NY, three children; son...

Deborah L Killam, 70 of Sandy Creek passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family. Deborah was born April 29, 1949 in Watertown, NY to Charles F and Edna Mae (Sweatland) Wilcox. She married Bruce Killam November 29, 1969. Deborah worked at Schoeller Technical Papers in Pulaski until her retirement. Deborah adored her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Eleanor J McQuade, 89, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 at The cottages at Garden Grove in Cicero. Eleanor was born February 5, 1931 in Crary Mills, NY to Bower and Ilda (Culbertson) Noble. She graduated from Canton Central School in 1947 and from Postdam State Teachers College in 1951. Eleanor married William McQuade in Dover Plains, NY December 23, 1951. Eleanor was an Elementary School Teacher at Wassaic State School, Webutuck Central School and retired from Madrid Waddington Central...

Amber Michelle Coffie, 28 of Oswego passed away unexpectedly at her home April 10, 2020. Amber was born August 5, 1991 in Watertown, NY to Kelly Reynolds and Ellen Coffie. She was a graduate of Pulaski High School and was a waitress and bartender at several local restaurants. Amber loved music and going to as many concerts as she could. She also loved animals and enjoyed anyone she met. Surviving are her parents; Kelly and Ellen, siblings; Stephanie Harrington, Cayla Reynolds, Carly...

Gary L Sweeney, 82 of Sandy Creek, passed away April 1, 2020 at his home. Gary was born March 7, 1938 in Pulaski, NY to William and Clorys (Rossman) Sweeney. He attended Pulaski Schools and went on to become a steamfitter and a member of the Steamfitters Union Local 263 until his retirement. He married Carol LaVere on November 15, 1991 and the couple shared their lives and love until his passing. Gary became an antique dealer after retiring and greatly enjoyed racing, hunting, traveling...

Diane M Labenski, 74 of Pulaski passed away at her home Monday, March 30, 2020. Diane was born April 22, 1945 in Watertown, NY to Lem and Jeanette (Fuller) Wilder. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1963. Diane married Richard Labenski in 1970. Mr. Labenski died in 1998. Diane enjoyed knitting, crocheting, watching TV, her dogs and the lobster her son sent her each year. Surviving are her children; Eileen Labenski, Richard Labenski, Jr., Leslie (Al) Barone, Lisa Labenski; sisters,...