All Obituaries

James W. Scales, 73, of Morrison Ave., Watertown, passed away January 16, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Arrangements are with the Hart& Bruce Funeral Home.  It was his wish to be cremated and services will be held at the convenience of the family. James was born on July 9, 1946 in Cape Vincent, NY, son of Evelyn Scales.  At a very early age he worked on his grandfather’s farm where he also split and sold firewood off of the farm land.  James would then...

Heather F. Basford, 36, of Gouverneur passed away from natural causes on January 4, 2020 at Upstate University where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 31, 1983 in Gouverneur, daughter of John Basford Sr. and Donna Dollinger.  Heather graduated from Watertown High School in 2001 and following school she held various jobs in the local area and most recently was working at Pro Act Inc. in Gouverneur as a Customer Support Associate. She is survived by her...

Charles "Chip" Lachenauer, 76, of Baldwinsville and formerly of Watertown, passed away December 31, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born on May 13, 1943, in Watertown, NY, son of George and Helen (Gartland) Lachenauer, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1961.  Chip went on to earn his Associate’s Degree in Business from Canton ATC.  He married Karen Christiano, of Gloversville, on April 30, 1966 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Johnstown,...

Joyce W. Cross, 74, a resident at Kamargo Apartments in Black River, passed away December 31, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1945 in Felts Mills, NY, daughter of Merle A. and Othol W. (Fountaine) Cross. Among her survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Beth Cross, Felts Mills. Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.It was her wish to be cremated.  There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  Burial will be in Felts Mills Cemetery at the...

Anthony J. Norman Sr., of Franklin St., Watertown, passed away December 24, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Born on April 21, 1955 in Henry County, VA, son of Arthur C. and Mildred (Wade) Norman, he graduated from high school in Norfolk, VA.  He entered the Army on August 8, 1973 and served in Vietnam.  Anthony was honorably discharged on September 12, 1983 as a Sergeant and received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Service...

Allen Birchenough, 81, of Black River, NY, passed away December 23, 2019 at home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born on August 6, 1938 in Fulton, NY son of the late Oswald and Erma (Souva) Birchenough.  He graduated from Copenhagen Central School.  He joined the Army in 1956 and served in Germany during the Berlin Crisis.  He was honorably discharged in 1962. Allen was employed by Stebbins Engineering for many years as a mason and has been...

Cody F. Salisbury, 87, of Watertown, passed away December 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 1, 1932, in Theresa, NY, son of Malcolm M. (Tommy) and Ola (Wicks) Salisbury.  The oldest of eight children Cody was always a hard worker and worked several jobs throughout his teenage years to help support his family and always looked out for his younger siblings.. He married Shirley J. Baker on December 22, 1951in Sackets Harbor, NY.  Soon after...

Jennifer G. Corenevsky, 46, of US Rt. 11, Philadelphia, NY, passed away December 12, 2019 at her home from natural causes. She was born on April 25, 1973 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Paul and Jayne (Ford) Pecori.  Jennifer attended Holy Family School and graduated from Watertown High School in 1991. Following school she began her career as a claim processor at Harleysville Insurance Co., in Watertown, where she worked for several years.  She married James A. Corenevsky on July...

Randy Paul Mott, 39, of 30287 State Rt. 12, Watertown,  passed away December 9, 2019 at University Hospital in Syracuse from complications following surgery. Born on October 18, 1980 in Watertown, NY, son of Roger and Annette (Illingworth) Mott, he graduated from Faith Fellowship School in 1999. While at school he met Tiffany LaBreck whom he would marry on July 30, 1999. On November 6, 2000 he began his career as a light equipment operator for the City of Watertown Water Department,...

Patrick J. Monaghan, 73, a resident at Samaritan Summit Village, passed away December 1, 2019. Born on May 10, 1946 in Watertown, NY, son of the late Winfred and Laura Lawton Monaghan, he attended WHS.  He entered the US Navy in 1963 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam.  While serving in the military he got his start in the postal service delivering mail from ship to shore.  Upon his discharge in 1968 he returned to Watertown and worked various jobs in the Watertown area...