Croghan, NY ~ Elizabeth L. (More) Morrow, 92, passed away on September 30, 2023 at the Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Boonville, NY.  Betty Lou as she was affectionately called was born July 20, 1931 in Copenhagen, NY a daughter of the late Laverne and Maude (Bisha) More and was educated at Fr. Leo Memorial School in Croghan. Betty Lou was married to William S. Morrow on December 31, 1948, in St. Stephen’s Rectory, Croghan, with Fr. Amadeus Burke, OFM,...

CROGHAN, NY ~ Paul Francis Ostrowski, 66, of Chester, VT, formerly of Croghan, passed away on December 28, 2023 at his residence. Born in Lowville, NY, a son of Francis and Regina (Campany) Ostrowski, he was educated locally. Paul was a talented autobody technician and masonry expert.  In his free time, he enjoyed spending time playing guitar and singing, and at one time recorded a country album entitled, Easy This Time, under the stage name of Paul Woods. Surviving are his...

HARRISVILLE, NY ~ Wayne A. Weaver, 84, of State Hwy 3, Harrisville, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage. Born September 22, 1938 in Harrisville, NY, a son of Clifton and Albertine (Hathway) Weaver, he was a 1958 graduate of Harrisville High School. He married Anna J. Hunter on December 19, 1958 in the Harrisville Church of Christ. Also in 1958, Wayne began his working career with the former St. Regis Paper Company in Carthage, and later transferred to St....

BEAVER FALLS, NY ~ Frances Elizabeth Walker, 92, formerly of Cut-Off Rd., Beaver Falls, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Lewis County Hospital Extended Care Facility, Lowville. Born on August 16, 1930 in Albany, NY, a daughter of Iva Mae and Percy C. (Jones) Lenegar, she was a 1948 graduate of Carthage High School. She married Terry F. Walker on September 24, 1949 in the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church in Beaver Falls. Mr. Walker died on August 19, 2012. Her working career...

CROGHAN, NY ~ Bruce H. LaChausse, 83, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Croghan, died unexpectedly at his property on Long Pond Road in Belfort, Town of Croghan, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born November 21, 1939 in West Carthage, NY, a son of Jeremiah and Arizona (Cavanaugh) LaChausse, he was a 1957 graduate of Beaver River Central School, and later completed his college degree while working. He married Susan L. Edwards on May 16, 1964 at St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan. A US Army veteran,...

HARRISVILLE, NY ~ On January 9, 2023 Rose Marie Gonio passed away while under the loving care of the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Hospital, Rochester, NY, at the age of 94. Rose was born September 19, 1928 to Richard and Dorothy Norris. She attended school and graduated from Harrisville Central School. She married John (Jack) Gonio after his return to Harrisville from WWII where they then built their home on High Street and raised their family. Rose led an active social life that...

CARTHAGE, NY ~ Charles B. Compo, 78, of Rt. of NYS Rt. 3, Carthage, died Friday, May 19, 2023. Born January 27, 1945 in Harrisville, NY, the son of Vernon and Margaret (Patchin) Compo, he was a graduate of Harrisville Central School. A decorated veteran, he enlisted in 1963 in the US Marine Corps and served in the Dominican Republic and Viet Nam where he served with GdCo, H&S Bn and was wounded in action. Among other decorations and medals, he was a Purple Heart recipient and received...

PORT LEYDEN, NY ~ Charles E Dafoe Sr., 85, passed away May 6, 2023 after a long battle with dementia and a short battle with cancer. Charlie was born April 8, 1938, the only child of Luella McBroom and Hugh Dafoe. Orphaned at a young age, Charlie was raised by his grandparents, Leo and Carrie McBroom and received his education at the Star Lake Central School. In his younger years, Charlie was known for his fast cars and road racing. In 1958, he married the love of his life Christine Bango....

CROGHAN, NY ~ David J. Neddo, 71, a resident of Unity House in Dryden, NY, formerly of Croghan, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, where he had been admitted on April 11th. Born in Lowville, NY on August 8, 1951, a son of James S. and Luella (Herman) Neddo, he was educated at Beaver River Central School. For many years in his earlier life, David was associated with the Lewis County ARC Programs where he worked as a furniture refinisher and maple syrup...

CROGHAN, NY ~ Mrs. Martha J. Campany, 84, died peacefully in the company of her family at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Martha was born July 8, 1938 in Lowville, NY, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Vera (Osborne) Hall. She attended country schools and graduated from Beaver River High School in 1955. Martha played in the school band and sang in chorus. Martha was married to her beloved husband, Richard R. Campany in 1956 at St. Peter’s...