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Private services planned for Eleanor P. Kula, 87

Eleanor P. Kula, age 87, of Whitesboro, NY, died on September 14, 2014, after a long illness, with her family at her side, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Norbert F. Kula; a daughter Joyce (Earl) Wells, Glenmoore, PA; a son, Robert (Marilyn) Kula, Whitesboro, NY; a grandson Matthew P. LaDuc, Indiana; in-laws, Thomas and Cecelia Pianella, Marcy, NY; their children; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick (Fritz) and Eva Karwacz Pelaw; a daughter Rhonda; and a granddaughter Danielle. Continue reading

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Wayne R. Lee passes away on June 23

Wayne R. Lee, of Fanwood, NJ and Old Forge passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 23, 2014 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

He was born in Manhattan and grew up in Hempstead, Long Island.  Continue reading

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Memorial service set for Thomas L. Deis, 77

Thomas L. Deis, 77, of Woodgate and formerly of Old Forge, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2014 with his family at his side at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16 at 11 a.m. at Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church in Old Forge. In accordance with Tom’s wishes, there are no calling hours.  Continue reading

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Memorial service set August 16 for Thomas L. Deis, 77

Thomas L. Deis, 77, of Woodgate and formerly of Old Forge, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2014 with his family at his side at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.deis photo

He was born May 30, 1937 in Old Forge, a son of LeRoy W. and Dorotha (Stark) Deis, and graduated from  Town of Webb Schools in 1955. Tom entered the U. S. Army that same year, and was honorably discharged in 1958 after serving primarily in Germany. He was united in marriage with Rebecca Walton on June 28, 1960 at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Old Forge. Continue reading

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The Deis family invites all friends to join them at an interment service for Thomas J., Salvator J. and Lorene Deis Russo that will be held at Riverview Cemetery on Thursday, August 7 at 11:30 a.m. …

Lorene ‘Lolly’ Russo, 79
Lorene “Lolly” Russo tragically passed away on Thursday December 19, 2013 in a house fire at her home in North Wilmington, DE.

Lolly was born and raised in Old Forge, the eldest girl in a family of 10 children. She became the consummate caregiver very early on with so many younger siblings to look after.

Lolly married her first love, Salvatore Russo, in 1953.

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Memorial service set August 3rd for John P. Dunay

A lakeside memorial service for John Paul Dunay, 56, of Inlet who passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica will be held at the Woods Inn in Inlet on Sunday, August 3, at noon.

The service will be a time to share memories of John and will be followed by a reception.

Memorial donations may be made to the Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services, P.O. Box 300, Inlet, NY 13360.

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Memorial service set for Darwin P. Johnston

A memorial service for Darwin P. Johnston will be held on Saturday, August 2  at 11 a.m. at Niccolls Memorial Church in Old Forge.

A picnic reception will follow the service next door on the lawn of the Old Forge Library.  Please join us as we share in the fellowship of friends and family which Darwin so loved. Continue reading

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