Frary Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Arlene Gemmill Snyder, age 66, of the Arnold Wagner Road, Ogdensburg, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at her home. She was battling multiple types of cancer. In October 2009, the disease progressed rapidly. On February 8, 2009, there was a terrible fire that was a total loss, only to compound her devastation. She was welcomed with open arms and love where she spent her last days and moments at the home of her son, Duane, and wife, Missy and Bradley. Arlene lost her battle with cancer. Under the compassionate and loving care of her doctor, Mr. Frederick Loinaz, family and her devoted niece, Sandy, and close friends with minimal intervention of Hospice.

Friends and family may attend calling hours at Frary Funeral Home for William Arthur Spriggs, 59, of 803 State Street, Ogdensburg, on March 6, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. A celebration of Bill’s life will follow with a light lunch at Nigs Tavern on State Street. Burial will take place in the spring at Ogdensburgh Cemetery. Mr. Spriggs passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at home following a long battle with heart disease.

Celebration of life service for Richard M. Washburn, age 63, of Sloan Lane, Heuvelton, will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Frary Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Washburn passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center Emergency Room after being stricken at his home.