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14 - TIMES OF TI • OBITUARIES
SATURDAY October 31, 2009
Sheila M. Wagner
Timothy Karkoski
Sept. 7, 1947-Oct. 25 2009
Dec. 13, 1960 - Oct. 9, 2009
TICONDEROGA — Sheila M. Wagner, 62, of Ticonderoga, passed away suddenly, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. Born in Ticonderoga, Sept.7, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Joyce (Arthur) Wright, Sr. Sheila was a lifelong Ticonderoga resident. She was employed as an upholsterer for the Hacker Boat Company in Ticonderoga and Hague for 25 years. In addition to her meticulous upholstery work, Sheila was an accomplished seamstress and used furniture restorer. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Ticonderoga. She was formerly married to Frank Wagner for 29 years, having raised three loving children. In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by one sister, Patricia Thatcher, who passed away in 1995. Survivors include her three children, William W. Wagner and his wife, Kathleen of Lake Ariel, Pa.; Theresa Schryer and her husband, Dayne of Ticonderoga, and Wayne Wagner and his wife, Tammy of Ticonderoga; her friend and former husband, Frank Wagner of Edwards; three brothers, Raymond Belleville of Schroon Lake, Clayton Wright, Jr. of Ticonderoga, and William Wright of Ticonderoga; one sister, Carol Cooper of Schenectady; and six grandchildren, Jacob Wagner, Christin Wagner, Caleb Wagner, Kayla (Donald) Thompson, Megan Schryer and Dayne Schryer, Jr. She is also survived by her caring cousin, Bobby Bright; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Scott Tyler, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga, will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Chilson Community Cemetery of Ticonderoga. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Gift Department, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse 13220.
PRIEST RIVER, Idaho/MINEVILLE, N.Y. — Timothy Karkoski, 48, of Priest River, passed away Oct. 9, 2009, in Spokane. Tim was born Dec. 13, 1960, in Ticonderoga, N.Y., the son of Jacob Emil and Elizabeth Ann (Schryer) Karkoski. In 1981, in Valejo, Calif., Tim met the love of his life, Elena. On Aug. 15, 1987, Tim and Elena exchanged their lifelong commitment to each other. They lived in New York and California before moving to Idaho in 1989, making their home in Priest River. Tim spent his time making timeless memories with his family in the great wilderness of Priest Lake, Idaho, and surrounding areas. Tim is also known for his natural talent creating beautiful and extraordinary houses that he crafted here in Priest River and surrounding areas. He will always be remembered for his gift of making people he cared about smile and laugh in any circumstance. Our father, son, husband, Papa, brother and friend will be dearly missed, but all the great memories will never be forgotten. Tim was a member of the NRA, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman, master craftsman and above all — a family man. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Jacob Emil Karkoski. Survivors include his wife, Elena, at their home in Priest River; his children, Jennifer and Jake Stark of Priest River, Idaho, Liz Karkoski and Stevie Walkup of Lewiston, Idaho, Josh Karkoski of Priest River, Idaho, Cindy Salazar of California, Yolanda Salazar of Seattle, Wash.; his grandchildren, Makayla Karkoski, Christian Troumbley, Isabella Stark, all of Priest River, Idaho, Matthew Solis, Alex Solis, Jasmine Solis, all of Newport, Wash.; his brother, Jonathan and Kay Karkoski of Witherbee, N.Y., sister Kathy and Martin Huchro of Moriah, N.Y., sister Carol Carson and Bill Ashe of Port Orange, Fla., brother Steven and Maria Karkoski of Moriah, N.Y., sister Barbie and Gregg Robertson of Wichita Falls, Texas, brother Robert and Tonya Karkoski of Mineville, N.Y., sister Donna and Tom McAlonen of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River, Idaho. A potluck celebration followed the graveside service at Ranch Club Golf Course in celebration of his life.
Church Services TICONDEROGA
Quaker Worship Group: Sunday at 4 p.m. At the residence of Mary Glazer and Mark Moss, 144 Lake George Ave. Potluck to follow at approximately 5:30 p.m. at 144 Lake George Ave. Contacts: Mary Glazer and Mark Moss, 585-7865. St. Mary’s: Masses: Sat. 4:30 p.m.: Sun. 8 a.m., 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. William Muench, Deacon Elliott A. Shaw. 12 Father Joques Place 585-7144 First Baptist Church: Services: Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sun. evening 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Rev. Larry Maxson. 210 The Portage 585-7107 First United Methodist Church: Services: Sun. 8:30 a.m. with weekly Communion, and 10:30 a.m. with Communion on the 1st Sunday each month. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. infant through adult. 2 Adult classes: Where Am I in the Bible?? led by Rev. Alice Hobbs & ?Faithlink? connecting our faith to current issues and world events led by Rev. Scott Tyler. Youth Group 6-12th grade, every other Sunday 6-7:30 p.m. Food Pantry M, W, F 11-Noon. Rev. Scott Tyler, Pastor. Wicker Street 585-7995 Ticonderoga Assembly of God: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. (Children’s Church Provided) Wednesday Bible Study at 6 p.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.. Pastor Eric Stokesberry, 28 Water Street. 585-6205 and 585-3554. The Episcopal Church of the Cross: Sunday Eucharist, Church Service 9 a.m., Sunday School 8:45 a.m. The Rev. Marjorie J. Floor Priest-In-Charge. Champlain Ave. 585-4032 Cornerstone Alliance Church: Sunday/Bible School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Montcalm Street. For further information contact Larry Foote. 518-572-3239.
SCHROON LAKE
Our Lady of Lourdes: Masses (school year): Saturday - 4:30 p.m., Sunday - 10:30 a.m., Masses (Summer): Saturday - 4:30 p.m., Sunday - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Mountainside Bible Chapel: Sunday morning Worship: 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service - 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting - Sunday at 7:15 p.m. For more information call 532-7128. David B. Peterson, Senior Pastor. St. Andrews Episcopal Church: Sunday Eucharist 9 a.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist. For information call Adirondack Missions 494-3314 Schroon Lake Community Church United Church of Christ United Methodist: Worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Communion first Sunday of each month. All are welcome. 532-7770 or 532-7272. Believers United Christian Church: A Non-denominational, Spirit Filled, teaching from The Word, come as you are church. Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m., Bible Studies Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 603 US Rte. 9, Wayfarer Motel Office, 518-532-7661, Ken Hedden Sr. Pastor Simple Truth Outreach: Saturday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Coffee House, Christian Music, Games Room. NEW LOCATION: Schroon Lake Community Church, NY 532-9092. Meet monthly beginning Saturday May 2nd. Next meeting is Saturday, Aug. 1st.
SILVER BAY
Grace Memorial Chapel: Services at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday from June 28th - September 6th. Communion August 2nd and September 6th. 125th Anniversary celebration August 8th.
HAGUE
Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic: 9790 Graphite Mountain Rd. Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m. (Closed January 3rd, 2010 - March 21, 2010) Pastor Rev. John O’Kane. 518-494-5229. Hague Wesleyan Church: Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. Junior Church K-7th Grade provided, as well as nursery. Senior Pastor Skip Trembley, Administrative Assistant: Melanie Houck. Small groups located in Hague, Ti, Crown Point & Port Henry. Call 543-4594. Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hague Baptist Church: New Pastor - Cory MacNeil. Sunday morning: Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Bible Study 6 p.m.; 543-8899
PORT HENRY
Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church: 19 Church Street, 5467099. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m., Communion on first Sunday of each month. All are welcome. Rev. Jeffrey Walton St Patrick’s Church: Masses: Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m. Rev. Scott D. Fobare, Pastor. 12 St. Patrick’s Place. 546-7254
MINEVILLE
The Church of All Saints: Sun. Mass 10 a.m. Rev. Scott D. Fobare, Pastor. Bartlett Pond Rd., 546-7254 Mountain Meadows Christian Assembly: 59 Harmony Rd. Mineville N.Y. 12956. Office: 518-942-8020. Senior Pastor Martin T. Mischenko; Evangelist - Deborah C. Mischenko. Schedule of meetings: First Tuesday Firefighters for Christ Bible Study & Fellowship • Tuesday 7 p.m. Intercessory Prayer • First Wednesday 7 a.m. Peace Officer Bible Study & Fellowship • Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study • Sunday 10:30 a.m., Prayer/Service 11 a.m. Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship: Currently meeting at Mineville VFW, Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.. Pastor Keith Savage 523-6498. Email: savagesonmission@yahoo.com.
MORIAH
Moriah United Methodist Church: 639 Tarbell Hill Rd., Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.; Coffee hour following. Communion first Sunday of each month. Sunday School offered. Rev. Jeffrey Walton
PUTNAM
United Presbyterian Church: Join us for Sunday morning service 10 a.m. worship and celebration at Putnam United Presbyterian Church. All are welcomed! The choir rehearses on Thursdays at 7 p.m. - New singers invited! 365 County Rt. 2, off of Rt. 22, Putnam NY. 547-8378 Log Chapel Fellowship: Rt. 22. Services: Sun. School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Pastor Bob Fortier. Please call 547-8290 or 597-3972 for more information.
WESTPORT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: Rt. 9N. 692-4994. Branch Pres. Fred Provoncha. Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10 p.m.; Primary 11:20 a.m. - 1 p.m. 10-17-09 • 21415
CROWN POINT
Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Masses: Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. Rev. William Muench, Deacon Elliott A. Shaw. So. Main St. 597-3924 Crown Point Bible Church: 1800 Creek Road 597-3318. New schedule as we focus on glorifying God, growing together and going into the world: Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday evening Youth Dicipleship Ministry and Adult Grow Groups 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting in member homes 7 p.m. Call Pastor Doug Woods for location or other information, 597-3575. Crown Point United Methodist Church: Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Wilfred Meseck, 546-3375. First Congregational Church: Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Reverend David Hirtle, Reverend Gregg Trask, Assoc. 597-3398. Park Place.
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Leon E. DuRoss Nov. 15, 1948 - Oct. 19, 2009 Leon E. DuRoss of 42 Mineville Rd., Mineville, NY passed away October 19, 2009 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Leon was born on November 15, 1948 to Fredrick W. DuRoss and Dorothy Ashe DuRoss. Leon lived in Ticonderoga, NY before recently moving back to Mineville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Leon loved spending time with his family and friends. Leon is survived by a daughter, Amanda DuRoss of Witherbee, NY; his mother Dorothy DuRoss Rasmussen; his step-father John Rasmussen of Mineville; his brother Fred DuRoss of Nekomis, Florida, sister Gail and husband Tom Conzone of Oswego, NY, his sister Diane and husband Bucky Allen of Port Henry, his sister Betty Corman and husband Keith of Valrico, Florida, his brother Mark DuRoss and his wife Terry of Connecticut; along with several nieces and nephews. His father Fredrick W. DuRoss, his sister Dorothy DuRoss and his brother George DuRoss precede Leon in death. Calling hours will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church in Port Henry. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, NY.
Donna Mary McCormick Lasell Dec. 25. 1950-Oct. 25, 2009 PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Donna Mary McCormick Lasell, 58, passed peacefully into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, surrounded by her loving family and friends at her home in Pawleys Island, SC. She was born in Saranac Lake on Dec. 25, 1950. She taught first grade at Crown Point Central School for 13 years and continued teaching at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base after their move to South Carolina in July of 1990. She became an active member of the Pawleys Island Community Church, serving at The Kid’s Zone Sunday School and as a Prayer Warrior on the church’s prayer line. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lasell; and their daughter and grandson, Heather and Kohl Lasell of Nederland, Texas. She is also survived by four sisters and two brothers. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Pawleys Island Community Church Chapel. Memorials may be made in Donna’s honor to Pawleys Island Community Church, P.O. Box 777, Pawleys Island, S.C. 29585. Please sign a guest book and send private condolences at www.grahamfuneralhome.org.
Frederick J. ‘Jimmy’ Bush July 23, 1947-Oct. 24, 2009 TICONDEROGA — Frederick J. “Jimmy” Bush, 62, of Ticonderoga, passed away suddenly, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at the Glens Falls Hospital. Born in Ticonderoga,July 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick T. and Betty (Clark) Bush. Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Thank You We would like to thank everyone who gave so much of their time and effort into finding our Amazon parrot. A special thank you to the DuShane family for catching him and keeping him safe until we could pick him up. He is a joy to us and our families and especially to his “sister” - a Cockatoo named grandma. Thanks so much, Marie & Jack Murray
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Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermanknapp.com. A memorial fund at Wells Fargo bank is set up for donations to help the family with medical/funeral expenses. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church in Mineville, N.Y. with the Rev. Scott Fobare officiating. A reception will follow at the Moriah Fire Hall in Moriah, N.Y. Timmy, we love you and will miss you all the rest of our days.