Tupper Lake Free Press

Sarah Jane Miller (Southmayd) passed away in Elizabethtown Hospital on January 9th, 2023 at the age of 93, after a battle with Alzheimer's and dementia. Sarah was born on December 15th, 1929 in Jay, NY. She is one of eight siblings of John Southmayd and Frances Pelkey. Sarah married John C. Miller, son of John Miller and Dora Reil. She went to work for General Electric in Schenectady, NY, at Roswell Park Cancer Research Center until 1968 when they adopted their only son John D. Miller. Sarah also worked at Wassaic State School, and later retired to become a homemaker and raise her son, as she followed her husband's career in the NYS OPWDD safety department. Sarah took pride in her flower...

TROY- Larry D. Kirker, 46, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1975 son of Lawrence Kirker Jr. and Elsie Kirker. Larry loved fishing. He enjoyed watching South Park. He loved cooking and worked at Friendly's as a General Manager and Fireside Pizzeria as a cook. Larry loved sharing memories. He took great pride in being a step father and was excited he was going to be a grandfather. He also loved all his dogs, Divina, Big Poppa, Zachary and his dogs in heaven Katana and Miss Demeanor. Larry was predeceased by his father, Larry Kirker Jr., grandparents, Ella Borogen, Allie Bolia, Lawrence Kirker Sr. and William Bolia, uncle, John Aini; He is survived by his...

Myron Bruce LaMora, Remembering the life and legacy of Chief Myron LaMora. Myron LaMora of Barling, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born February 21, 1941 to Alton and Dorothy (Lydmore) LaMora in Tupper Lake, New York. Myron wore many hats in life: father, brother, partner, and boss. His greatest love was law enforcement. He served with several agencies over the span of his 35- year career. He began in 1973 as a Hackett City Marshall followed by 10 years as a criminal investigator for the Sebastian County Sheriff's Department. He spent 16 years with Barling Police Department working his way through the ranks where he retired as Chief. His last role was...