Gouverneur Tribune Press

Russell C. Youngs, 56, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away after a long hard fought battle with Leukemia on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Russell was born on September 18, 1966 in Gouverneur, NY. to Randolph C. Youngs and Memory (LaBarge) Youngs Payne. On September 26, 1992 in Crown Point, IN., Russell married Gloria Gard. They shared 30 wonderful years together. Gloria survives along with their son, Ross C. Youngs of Mishawaka, his Mother, Memory Payne and his step father Don Payne of Gouverneur, NY, his step mother, Lila Youngs of Richville, NY and his brother, Andy Youngs and his partner Michael Chin Pham of Annandale Virginia. Russell was...

Roy "Shades" Young, 82, left this world on 6.23.2022. He peacefully passed away of natural causes at the place he enjoyed most, his home, located in Calabash, North Carolina. Roy was born on July 6th, 1939, in Maxton, NC. After graduating from Maxton High School, he obtained a bachelor's degree in education and began his teaching career at Hoke County High School in Raeford, N.C. He continued his career as a teacher in Gouverneur, New York. Shortly after pursuing this move, he also obtained his master's degree in education from SUNY Potsdam. During this time, he was the recipient of a Fulbright Grant from the US Dept. of Education and traveled throughout India taking the opportunity to teach...

Robert James Allen Sr, 76 of Maryville, went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 35 years: Susan Allen, children: Elizabeth Allen, Sheri (David) Pennington, Robert J. (Crystal) Allen Jr, and Scott LaForty, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 10 grand dogs, siblings: Ronnie Allen of Indiana, Darrell Allen, Bernie Mouck, Billy Mouck, and Sharyl Stevens all of New York, Carol Adams of Arkansas, Ada Harris of Washington, Lynda Miller of North Carolina, Richard Hill, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by father: Clifford R. Allen Sr, mother: Florence Allen Mouck, and brothers: Clifford Allen Jr, Doug Allen both of New York, and Charles Hill of...

Shirley B. Layo, 91, formerly of Gouverneur, NY and most recently of Cicero, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 18th. She was predeceased by 3 brothers, George, Donald and Lester Bayne. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Stan; five children, Michael (Ann) Maroun, Marie (John) Maroun-Smith, Nancy Maroun, Lorilyn (James) Brown and Patti Layo; grandchildren, Meredith, Shelby, Tenille, Ashley, Damon and a number of great-grandchildren. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Shirley's memory to a charity of your choice. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.newcomersyracuse.com

Eugene "Gene" L. Denney, age 83, of Rome where he was a resident of the Terrace at Woodland, passed away on January 5, 2021, after complications from COVID-19. Gene was born in Piercefield, NY on October 29, 1937 to the late Lloyd Denney and Frances Colton. He graduated from Edwards High School. On July 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to the former Lynne Kerr; a blessed union of 56 years until her passing on April 24, 2014. Gene retired as a lineman from IBEW #1249 and as a civilian worker from the US Government. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association, being a horseman at Vernon Downs and a lifetime member of the Freemasons. Gene is survived by his four...

Glenn E Van Valkenburg, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on June 30, 2020, surrounded by devoted family. Born on March 15, 1939, to Glenn and Mildred (Bogart) Van Valkenburg of Fowler, NY, he is survived by Carol S (Ferguson) Van Valkenburg, his best friend of 60 years and loving wife of 59, as well as their three daughters Natalie Lepore (Penacook, NH), Wendy deLemos (Andover, MA), and Heather Van Valkenburg (Concord, NH). He leaves nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and another on the way. He is survived by younger siblings Carol Bresee and George, and predeceased by Lois Scharoun and Joyce Mills, his older sisters. Glenn graduated from Gouverneur High...