All Obituaries

Daniel F. Wadsworth, 65, of 22631 Taylor Road, Black River, NY, passed away November 29, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital following an accident. He was born on March 30, 1956, in Watertown, NY, son of the late Francis T. and Violet (Varney) Wadsworth Sr.  Daniel graduated from Carthage Central School in 1975. Following school he began a lifelong career as a local truck driver.  He and his brother, Thomas Wadsworth, owned and operated an Animal Rendering Service...

Michael S. Piche, 47, formerly of Watertown passed away November 27, 2021 at his home in Tempe, Arizona. He was born on June 11 1974, in Watertown, NY, son of Robert and Brenda Brooks Piche. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1992 and attended Canisius College for a year.  In 1995, he received an Associate’s Degree in Human Services Technology from JCC. Following school he moved out to Arizona where he became program coordinator at CPES from May of 2000 until June of...

Kathryn Jean DeLair, 86, passed away November 27, 2021 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident. Born on April 29, 1935 in Hammond, daughter of Leonard C. and Florence M. (Dickerson) DeLair. Following school she resided with her parents in Hammond, in the early 80’s she moved to Cape Vincent Adult Home and in 2002 Mercy of NNY. Among her survivors are a sister, Ada L. Svendsen, Carthage; nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she is predeceased by a daughter,...

Eleanor A. Hull, 85, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident. Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. It was her wish to be cremated and a graveside service will be held in the spring at the Childs Falls Sunrise Cemetery on County Rt. 29, Philadelphia, NY. She was born on December 13, 1935 in Ogdensburg, NY, daughter of Joseph C. Catlin and Ruth Goings.  Eleanor attended school in Antwerp and...

Donald F. Altmire, 97, of NYS Rt. 3, Felts Mills, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1924 in Carthage, NY, son of Raymond and Genevieve (Beahan) Altmire. He married Valetta Orsbon on October 12, 1947 in Williamson, NY.  The couple built a home in Felts Mills, NY in 1948 and resided there till today.  On September 15, 1944 Donald was hired as a locomotive fireman on the NY Railroad.  He advanced to...

Nathan Daniel Mills, 30, of 242 Ward Street, Watertown, passed away November 16, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center, following a long battle with heart disease. He was born on July 23, 1991 in Salem, NJ, son of William and Jamie (Mills) Wright.  He graduated from Pendleton County High School in 2010 where he was a member of the varsity track and field team.  He then attended Rowan University in NJ, receiving a degree in chemistry and biology. Daniel moved to Watertown in 2013...

Donald F. “D.J." Jewett, 56, of 28219 Fox Road, Watertown, passed away November 15, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center due to Covid 19. He was born on November 7, 1965 in Watertown, NY, son of Donald E. and Marcia A. (Tabolt) Jewett. D.J. graduated from General Brown High School in 1985. Following school he worked at Crowley’s in LaFargeville. On September 4, 1989 he began his career as a correction officer at the Cape Vincent Correctional Facility where he worked until...

Donna L. Forkell, 74, of 113 W Main St., Watertown, NY, passed away November 13, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Born on February 22, 1947, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Nial and Marie (Lattamore) Sweet, she graduated from Watertown High School.  Following school she married Ernest J. Forkell Sr.  on October 17, 1964.  Mr. Forkell served in the US Navy and then retired from Borden’s in Watertown.  He passed away April 29, 1991. Donna was a homemaker and...

Laura M. Owens, 96, passed away November 10, 2021 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident. Born on February 24, 1925, in NYC, NY, daughter of George and Minnie (Drasche) Miller, Laura attended school in NYC.  She married Eugene B. Owens, of Kentucky, in Watertown, NY and the couple resided in Black River.  Mr. Owens worked at St. Regis Paper Co. and Champion Paper Co, in Deferiet, as a machinist.  Mrs. Owens was a homemaker and she was an avid...

Gregory G. Peck, 58, of NYS Rt. 342, Black River, passed away November 5, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, with his daughters at his side, following a lengthy battle with COVID-19. Calling hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 12th at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River. Burial will be held privately for the family at a later date. He was born on November 17, 1962, in Carthage, NY, son of Franklin and Elizabeth (Fuller) Peck.  He attended...