Kelly Lee Haig passed away very unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 5. Kelly was born in Saranac Lake on Jan. 21, 1956. His parents were the late Margaret (Curry) Haig and the late A. Lee Haig. Kelly went to the Saranac Lake school district and graduated from Saranac ...

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

We are saddened by the passing of Everest Goddeau on Jan. 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, 90, of Lake Placid, passed away on Jan. 7, 2025, at home surrounded by the support and unconditional love of his family. Tom was born on Oct. 31, 1934, to Edgar and Francis McConnell in Albany. From the day he was born he brought love, light and laughter to all ...

Ben “B.J.” Schaffer, 88, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Davis), son Lonnie, daughter Connie (Kevin) Prickett, brother Steven (Kim) Schaffer, three grandchildren, Hannah, Isabella ...

Marilyn Theresa Smith Lilly, 85, of Newcomb, beloved wife of Colonel Robert C. Lilly (Retired) for 62 years, loving mother of six children, dedicated school teacher and devoted Air Force wife, passed away at home on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Born in West Winfield on Oct. 9, 1939, to Thomas W. ...