Gouverneur Tribune Press

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...