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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Members of our Campus Community,</p><p class="MsoNormal">We’re sorry to have to share the deaths of two long-time retired members of our campus community who passed away recently, <b>Dr. Harold Klein</b> and <b>Ms. Leda Bushey</b>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Dr. Harold Klein</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Klein died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at CVPH Medical Center. He was 96. He began his tenure at SUNY Plattsburgh as an assistant professor in biology in 1962. He was promoted to associate professor in 1965 and retired in December 1992.</p><p class="MsoNormal">An Eagle Scout, he was always attracted to the natural world. He enlisted at 16 in the U.S. Marines in 1945, serving through age 19 at the rank of corporal. After an honorable discharge, Dr. Klein used his G.I. Bill to attend Cornell University through to his Ph. D. in biology. That led to his joining the faculty here , where he taught biology and zoology, focusing his research on animal behavior.</p><p class="MsoNormal">He had learned how to sail as a student at Cornell and brought his love of sailing to Lake Champlain where he sailed for more than five decades, enjoying the sailing community at Valcour Boathouse. He was a member of the local chapter of the Audubon Society, contributing as a citizen scientist to numerous annual bird counts. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, fishing, gardening, and rescuing injured wildlife, and shared many of these pursuits with his children and grandchildren.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Klein also had a deep interest in history, particularly American history. He enjoyed learning about the local history of upstate New York and its role in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He was dedicated to many causes — particularly the environment, education, the needs of his local community, animal welfare, historic preservation, public television and radio — and supported numerous organizations by volunteering his time and financial support. He served his local community for many years, including serving on town boards and volunteering at Point au Roche State Park and Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-3980, <a href="https://www.brownfuneralhomeny.com/">https://www.brownfuneralhomeny.com/</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Nov. 23 beginning with a program at 11 a.m. followed by a buffet luncheon at noon at Valcour Inn and Boathouse, 3714 Route 9, Peru, <a href="http://www.valcourinn.com">www.valcourinn.com</a>. Contact Dr. Klein’s daughter, Elizabeth Frumkin, to RSVP to allow for an approximate headcount, at <a href="mailto:elizabethfrumkin@yahoo.com">elizabethfrumkin@yahoo.com</a> or call 512-965-3152.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A full obituary will be in the Press-Republican print and online editions tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 21).</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ms. Leda Bushey</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Ms. Bushey, 88, of North Utica, N.Y., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center in New Hartford, N.Y. She began her career at SUNY Plattsburgh in 1957 as a clerk for the registrar. In 1969, she was promoted to senior clerk, now known as clerk 2, a position she held until her December 1999 retirement. She returned for a year from July 2000 to June 2001 to work as a temporary employee clerk 1.</p><p class="MsoNormal">She was a loving auntie to 18 nieces and nephews, numerous great-nieces and-nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews. An avid knitter and crocheter, she gave countless family members handmade Christmas stockings and other gifts.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, Nov. 20 at St. Peter’s Church in North Utica. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A full obituary can be found here: <a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/leda-bushey-obituary?id=60077593">https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/leda-bushey-obituary?id=60077593</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Our condolences to all who knew and loved Dr. Klein and Ms. Bushey.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Be well and stay safe,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Gerianne</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">GERIANNE DOWNS</span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">(She/her/hers)</p><p class="MsoNormal">Associate Director of Communications</p><p class="MsoNormal">Office of the President</p><p class="MsoNormal">151 Hawkins Hall</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">101 Broad Street</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">(o) 518-564-3094</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">(f) 518-564-2094</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Vice President for Professionals</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">United University Professions</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">plattsburgh.edu</span></a></span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>