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04/26/2026

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04/26/2026

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04/20/2026

Obituary for Frederick William "Fred" Betters

Frederick William Betters, lovingly known as Fred, passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on February 13, 1948, in Keene, New York, he was the son of Milton Betters and Ellouise Hagene Betters.

Fred graduated from Lake Placid Central School in 1967. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1969. He was honorably discharged and returned home as a disabled Vietnam veteran. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded both the Purple Heart and the Silver Star—testaments to his courage and unwavering commitment to others.

Following his military service, Fred dedicated 36 years to the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring as a DOT Supervisor. His work ethic, leadership, and loyalty earned him the respect of colleagues and friends alike.

Fred lived a life rich with purpose and joy. He loved hunting, golfing, and spending time with his grandchildren, who were the li ...

04/20/2026

James Stewart Tolkan, character actor, aged 94, son of Ralph Tolkan and Margery Sibola, passed away in Saranac Lake, NY on March 27th, 2026.

After a short Navy career and stints at three colleges Jim got on a bus for New York City with $75.00 in his pocket. He found a cold water flat where the rent equaled his VA check, went to work on the docks and enrolled with both Stella Adler and Lee Strasburg to learn the art of acting.

He spent 25 years in New York theater, from Off Off Broadway to the great White Way. He was a member of the ensemble cast of the original David Mamet play "Glengarry, Glen Ross". Jim did several movie roles while still based in New York City but moved his career to California and Canada in 1983 when he was cast in "War Games". His most memorable films were "Top Gun" and "Back to the Future, Parts 1, 2, 3, although he had roles in many other films.

Jim first came to Lake Placid, NY in 1971 with his wife who had spent her family summers there. In 1986, they p ...

04/20/2026

Paula S. Vincent, 69, of Lake Placid, New York passed away on April 11 2026 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid with her family by her side. Paula was Born in Ticonderoga, NY on October 17, 1956 the daughter of Bernard and Dorothy (Bougor) Baker.

She had worked in various businesses in the Lake Placid and Malone area. Paula enjoyed crocheting, word search, and visiting with her family and friends.

She is survived by two sons, Edward Charette Jr and his wife Jessica of Malone, NY and Kelly Vincent of Lake Placid, NY; one daughter, Jennifer Kinsman of Ausable Forks NY; and one sister, Alice Patterson and her husband Randy of Lake placid, NY. She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was proceeded in death by her parent and her sister Linda Wolfe.

There will be a remembrance gathering at M.B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home on Saturday, April 18th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Please come and share a story with the family. ...

04/20/2026

Austin D. Preston, Jr. "Chappy" of Fawn Ridge Road, Lake Placid, NY passed away Monday, April 13th, 2026 at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. He was born March 8, 1939 in Lake Placid, NY the son of Austin D. Preston, Sr. and Helen Jenny Preston. Chappy fell in love with Patricia Lamica and they were married for 61 years. Patricia passed away Feb 27, 2025.

Chappy grew up in Lake Placid and over the years made several close friends. He was an avid outdoorsman and cherished the time he spent fishing and camping with his family and friends. He also enjoyed deer hunting and hunting rabbits with his dogs in the Averyville and Bear Cub Road area. Chappy worked in Lake Placid as a dog sled driver on Mirror Lake, providing exciting rides for the many tourists that came to the area. He also worked at St. Agnes Church and School for several years before taking the job in the maintenance department at Lake Placid High School. Chappy loved to make crafts and could be found tinkering in his ...

04/20/2026

Rory L. Hill, 62, of Lake Placid, NY and Rouses Point, NY passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 14th at his home in Rouses Point, NY. Rory was born in Mount Clemens, MI March 7, 1964 the son of Donald A, and Linda Lee (Strack) Hill. He was a Graduate of Lake Placid High School and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Calling Hours will be held Monday, April 27th from 4:00pm to 5:45pm followed by an American Legion Prayer Service at 5:45pm. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory or leave condolences for the family to cherish.

04/16/2026

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03/03/2026

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02/13/2026

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01/18/2026

Karen Marie Delaney, who was known for her love of family, community, and the Adirondacks, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at her home overlooking the mountains in Lake Placid.
Karen (nee Heinlen) was born on April 25, 1956, in Germany, while her father served as a dentist in the U.S. Army. She grew up in southeastern Michigan, graduating from Our Lady of Mercy High School and the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Karen was raised in a home on Upper Long Lake in Bloomfield Hills with her parents, Catherine and Richard Heinlen, the oldest of six children. Attending Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) summer camp and going on family vacations to National Parks heightened Karen’s appreciation for nature and adventure.
Karen visited Montreal for the 1976 Summer Olympics and it accelerated her appreciation for the goodwill of the Olympic Games. This inspired her move to Lake Placid prior to the 1980 Winter Olympics where she fell in love with the mountains and lakes as ...

01/12/2026

Joseph Patrick Hackett passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026 surrounded by family due to Lewy Body Dementia.

Joe Hackett's story began in Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1956, as the middle child of five. Raised by his father, Paul "Butch" Hackett, a World War II veteran and educator, and mother, Mary Hackett, a homemaker, avid reader, and gardener. Mary's love of literature and gardening and Paul's influence as an educator, in particular, helped shape Joe's own appreciation for both nature and intellect and his desire to guide and teach others. Early on, the outdoors became Joe's constant companion as he moved from Poughkeepsie, NY to Glens Falls, NY, and other locations in between. Joe met the woods and rivers of Elizabethtown, NY in early adolescence which shaped his spirit and ambitions. Mentored by local outdoorsmen, Joe's formative years were filled with insatiable curiosity and hands-on adventure where you could often find him outside sleeping in a lean-to. His adolescence ...