Malone Telegram

John M. Herron, age 77, passed away on October 2, 2022, with his family by his side. John was born in Malone, NY to William J. and Rosalie E. Herron on November 20, 1944. He graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1962 and earned his undergraduate degree from Providence College in 1966. John spent two years in the Peace Corps from 1966-1968 in Kenya, Africa, where he worked on various projects financed by the World Bank. Upon his return to the United States, he served six years in the US Military Reserve. John spent his entire working career with National Grange Mutual Insurance Company. He retired as AVP of Claims in 2006. John was married to Linda Cherchio on September 1, 1984. They...

Carole Ann Stickney Thompson died peacefully at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH on April 20, 2022 at the age of 70 with her son, Stephen and companion Emmons Cobb holding her hand. Carole was born on April 11, 1952 in Malone, New York to Joan McCarthy Stickney and Douglas Stickney, the second of six children. She graduated from Malone High School in 1970. Carole's latest employment was with FujiFilm Dimatix in Lebanon, NH where she was an assembly kit specialist. Carole was an active sportsman. Her 1987 softball team were champions of her league. She was an accomplished archer winning many tournaments throughout New Hampshire. Later she took up golf, which gave her...

George Richard Mageean, 79, of Cicero NY, passed away June 26, 2021. He was born the son of the late James P., and Margaret (McCoy) Mageean on October 22, 1941, in Malone, NY. He was a graduate of Franklin Academy in Malone, NY, and a U.S. Army Veteran. He relocated to Syracuse in 1967 and worked at General Motors. In 1968, he opened George Mageean Used Cars in Cicero, NY and operated his business for 52 years. He devoted 7 days a week to his auto shop and loved dealing with his customers and friends daily. He was passionate about cars, SU basketball, and operating farm equipment. He loved celebrating his Irish heritage by participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. George will be...

M. Lucille (Beverlin) Dumas, 94, formerly of Malone, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Connecticut on Friday, April 2, 2021. She is now reunited with her husband of 61 years, Leonard J. Dumas, who predeceased her in 2007. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Notre Dame Cemetery. For more information and online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com

M. Lucille (Beverlin) Dumas, 94, formerly of Malone, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 2, 2021. She is now reunited with her husband of 61 years, Leonard J. Dumas, who predeceased her in 2007. Myrtle Lucille was born in Wray, CO on July 24, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Nina (May) Beverlin. A graduate of Lakewood, CO High School, she and Leonard settled in Malone upon their marriage in 1946, where they raised their three children and were active and social members of their community. Lucille was a faithful communicant of the former Notre-Dame Church, serving as a BINGO caller and on their Altar Rosary Society, a member of the Golden Age Club and...

Arolynn Jane Monteau Montgomery, age 81, of Toccoa, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, following an extended illness. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Malone, New York, on October 24, 1939, to the late Harold and Mabel Monteau. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Cook and a brother James Monteau. Survivors included: her husband, Anthony C. Montgomery, Toccoa, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Fran and John Foster, Cleveland, Georgia; sister-in-law and her husband, Darlene and Kelly Warren, Livingston, Tennessee; grandson and granddaughter, Tillmon (Pete) and Brittney Richardson, Colorado, Springs, Colorado. No formal...

Luman Harry Rockhill Jr. born June 27, 1943 died January 2, 2021 under the care of hospice with his wife Patricia Dukett Mattoon and brother Darrel Rockhill at his side at her home in Maryland. He was predeceased by his parents, Luman H. Rockhill and Theresa Reyome Rockhill of NY. He was also predeceased by his first wife Barbara Duff Rockhill of Watertown, NY. He leaves behind three brothers, Gary J. Rockhill and companion Donna of Port Kent,NY, Bruce J. Rockhill and wife Jackie of Brushton,NY, Darrel O. Rockhill and wife Lynn of Constable, NY and also two sisters, Wanda T. Rockhill Klebes and husband Danny of Brushton,NY, Connie A. Rockhill and companion Josephine of Bluffton, SC, also...

Mattie Everista Duquette passed away August 15th, 2020 at St. Joseph's Candler Hospital. Born in Savannah, GA October 26, 1926 she was the daughter of James P and Everista M (Huff) Mays. As a young woman she met Edward V Duquette at Hunter Airforce Base and became his bride on March 31, 1945. After completion of his service they relocated to Malone, NY and began their family adopting their daughter Denyse and four years later their son Bryan. Together they purchased and ran the former College Inn. Rease later was employed by the National Army Store and the Dress Factory. Her love of children led her to be a nanny after she relocated to Tampa FL following the end of her marriage. While...

AZC Kenneth Roy Batchelder, age 73, passed away after a long illness at his home in Barberton, Ohio, on January 1, 2020. He was the eldest of 4 children born to Roy K. and Theresa {Hooper} Batchelder. Ken was born in Malone, NY on February 19, 1946. Ken graduated from Franklin Academy in 1963, and then joined the U.S. Navy. A twice divorcee, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service, and after earning the rank of Chief. Ken leaves behind his mother, Theresa; children Tina Marie Batchelder-Ferguson of Barberton, OH, Autumn (Chris) Batchelder-Sullivan, and Brant Batchelder, all of Jacksonville, FL; step-son Leon Dean; 3 grandsons Preston, Luke and Logan; brother Ralph...

Bessie A. Merrill Obituary Bessie A. Merrill passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 at Green Ridge Village in Newville, Pennsylvania. Bessie was born February 2, 1928 in Dansville, NY, as one of nine children to Robert and Bessie (Hartman) Acomb. Her youth was spent working on the family farm and doing 4-H homemaking and livestock project work. One highlight was winning the state and regional Meat Animal Project award and being honored at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Bessie graduated as salutatorian of the 1947 Class of Dansville High School. She performed with her sister, Helen, singing and yodeling at fairs, Grange Halls, and competitions throughout western New...

On Sunday, December 23, 2018, Gloria R. Van Ess, loving Mother of five children passed away at the age of 81 in Savannah GA with loved ones by her side. Gloria was born on March 28, 1937 in Malone NY to Lewis and Rosina (Vermette) Shova. She resided in Rochester NY for many years. Gloria had a passion for map reading and researching information in books and loved to watch the birds. She was known for being spiritual, honest and dedicated to keeping family together. She loved to dance, sing and whistle while listening to Country music. She enjoyed relaxing on the patio and watching homes being built and would Comment on the activity of the builders while looking forward to seeing...