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Obituaries

Benjamin M. Schaffer

Ben “B.J.” Schaffer, 88, of Wilmington, NY, passed away December 24, 2024 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY. Ben was born in Seattle, WA on July 25th 1936 to Ben and Jane Anne (nee Franckevitch) Schaffer. Interment and private graveside service will be in Wilmington, ...

Dr. David George Welch

Dr. David George Welch, 79, of Lake Placid, NY, died suddenly on January 10, 2025 while cross-country skiing on local trails. Dave was born on July 26, 1945 in Rochester, NY and adopted by George and Martha (Brewster) Welch of Schenectady, NY. He graduated in 1967 from Cornell University, and ...

Everest Goddeau

We are saddened by the passing of Everest Goddeau on January 9, 2025 at 81 years old. He was born on July 11, 1943 the son of Albert and Catherine (McGee) Goddeau. Everest attended Saranac Central School and graduated in 1962. His main sport was wrestling, and he was part of the Plattsburgh ...

Thomas Joseph McConnell

Thomas Joseph McConnell, 90, of Lake Placid, passed away on January 7, 2025, at home surrounded by the support and unconditional love of his family. Tom was born on October 31, 1934, to Edgar and Francis McConnell in Albany, NY. From the day he was born he brought love, light, and laughter to ...

Joseph William Sayers

Joseph William Sayers, 87, a longtime resident of Lake George, Lake Placid, Palm Coast, FL, and AtlanticBeach, FL, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side at his home in Atlantic Beach, Florida. He is predeceased by his mother, Lillian Frances, and his father, Joseph William ...

Scott M. Delahant

Scott M. Delahant, 42, of Main Street, Lake Placid, NY passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born April 7. 1982 the son of William A. and Terry J. (Praeger) Delahant. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary with date and time of services will ...