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Obituaries

Thomas W. Varden Jr.

Thomas William Varden Jr., fondly known as Tucker to his family, Opa-T to the grandkids, and Chach to his friends, passed away on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 80, in Jupiter, Florida. Born on Oct. 19, 1944, Tom was a beacon of friendship and mentorship, with a heart as big as his presence, ...

DEATH: Karl Pontus Bengt Ohman

Karl Pontus Bengt Ohman, 95, passed away on Oct. 28, 2024, with his wife of 60 years, Polly, by his side. He resided at Wake Robin Life Care Community in Shelburne, Vermont. He was a long-time resident of Lake Clear, New York. Bengt Ohman was born on Jan. 5, 1929, in Sweden. In lieu of ...

Dr. Thomas G. Woodman

Dr. Thomas G. Woodman, Lake Placid’s longtime dentist, passed in the loving embrace of his family on Oct. 14 in Auburn, Maine, where he had been living with his daughter. Born on Dec. 21, 1930, in Rochester, New York, he moved to Lake Placid in 1960 with his beloved wife Eleanor after ...

Serena Sorci

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Serena Sorci, 51, on Oct. 24, 2024. Born in San Jose, California, on Oct. 16, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Sherrie Stutheit and Salvadore Sorci. Serena attended various schools in San Jose, Saranac Lake and around the North ...

Alvin P. ‘Tuffy’ Pelkey

Alvin Paul “Tuffy” Pelkey, 67, of Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1957, in Lake Placid the son of Alvin and Shirley (Porter) Pelkey. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the North Elba ...

Patricia L. Thompson

Patricia L. Thompson, 83, of Mill Pond Drive, Lake Placid, and formerly of Saranac Lake, died on Friday Oct. 18, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malone, New York, on April 19, 1941, she was the daughter of Watson and Sadie (King) Boyea. Pat married ...