HERMON – Mary Savage, 75, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Mary was born in Gouverneur on May 31, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Mary McDonald Savage.

She attended school in Gouverneur and Rome. Mary has worked many years for St. Lawrence NYSARC.

Mary is a founding member of the Community Arts Program at NYSARC, enjoyed acting, drawing, playing games, spending time with her family and her cat, and attending church.

FINE – Donald J. Arquette, age 78, of Fine died on November 11, 2009 at Clifton-Fine Hospital, Star Lake. 

Donald was born on March 2, 1931 in Winthrop, NY. He was a son of the late Chester and Rose (White) Arquette. He attended school in Massena and served in the United States Army from 1950 until 1954. 

He married Sandra J. Kerr on November 4, 1960 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Star Lake. The couple lived in Fine all of their married lives. Mrs. Arquette died on March 31, 2004. 

Donald worked as a roll trucker for Newton Falls Paper Mill from 1947 until his retirement in 1985. Donald enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. 

He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Arquette is predeceased by his wife, his brother Arnold Arquette and his sister Natalie LaParr. 

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m. in Woodland Cemetery, Fine with Dr. Rev. John Fetterhoff officiating. 

RICHVILLE – Robert A. Pratt, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at E.J. Noble Hospital, Gouverneur.

Robert was born in Stone Mills on February 10, 1928, the son of Floyd and Florence Cratsenberg Pratt. He owned and operated a dairy farm on the Bigelow Road many years and also was a school bus driver for Gouverneur Central Schools.

He married Lucille Walker on May 24, 1952.

GOUVERNEUR - Frederick A. Resch, age 69, of Gouverneur died on November 11, 2009 at his son, John’s home in New Hartford where he was under the care of Hospice. 

Fred was born on January 24, 1940 in Syracuse, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick Joseph and Hilda Rose (Leskowski) Resch. He graduated from Assumption Academy in Syracuse. 

Mr. Resch served in the United States Army from 1963 until his honorable discharge from the Reserves in 1969. He received his Expert Rifleman badge and a Good Conduct Medal. 

Fred married Eva Marie Chase on December 30, 1967 in Potsdam. The couple lived in Potsdam until moving to Gouverneur in 1981. Mrs. Resch died on March 21, 2008.