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Catherine Stocum Obituary

Catherine A. Stocum, 65, of Plattsburgh, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the UVHN:CVPH Medical Center. She was born on February 15th, 1960, the daughter of Ernest Cochran and Margaret Silber.

Catherine had a love for her family and friends, visiting Florida and cookin for all hrer loved ones and friends, everybody!

She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Bell and her husband Francis; grandson, Aaron Bell and his fiancé Emily; stepchildren, Julie LaPierre and her husband Loyal, Mina Rabideau, Joe Cook and his wife Cindy, Mike Cook and his wife Jolene, Marion Pearson and her husband John, Sue Christensen; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

She is predeceased by first husband, Claude Cook Sr., her second husband, Robert Stocum, her parents and her two sisters, Linda Mooney and Terry Bruno.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeny.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Apr. 8, 2025.

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