Ola A. King

A Memorial Mass for Ola A. King, 96, of Ogdensburg will be celebrated on Friday, May 9th, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mrs. King died on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family while under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

Ola Larose was born on February 7th, 1929 in Ogdensburg, NY. She was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary (Graveline) LaRose. She attended Ogdensburg Schools. Ola worked for the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center as an Occupational Therapy Aide, retiring in 1984 after 34 years of service.

Ola lived independently at her home until her passing. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg, a member of the Legion of Mary and Ogdensburg Women's City Club. She loved the outdoors, especially being on the St. Lawrence River. Her hobbies included knitting and crocheting. If you knew Ola - you were on her list for a fresh knitted dishcloth. Most of all she loved being with her family and her greatest treasures were her grandchildren.

She is survived by her 2 children; Kenneth M. Crowley of Ogdensburg and Gayle Steinburg of Ogdensburg. Her 2 sisters: Jane Rishe of Ogdensburg and Mary Ellen Seymour of Ogdensburg. She was also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and her "pooch" Layla Rose.

She was predeceased by her brothers; Francis, Henry and Richard LaRose and her sisters, Isabelle Andrews, Elizabeth Spoon of Rome and Florence Tosh of Florida.

Donations in Ola's memory may be made in her name to the St. Joseph's Foundation 950 Linden Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Online condolences may be made at www.FraryFuneralHome.com.