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Helen Moore
Nov 5, 2026
my Helen Moore, 92, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had been a resident.
She was born on November 20, 1933, in Watertown, New York, daughter of George and Frieda (Bristol) Pomerville. She attended Catholic school in Watertown but left school at an early age to help her...
Glen D. Snell
Nov 2, 2026
Glen D. Snell, 83, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Glen led a purposeful life of commitment and dedication to others that will leave a lasting impact on all whose lives he touched.
Glen was born on April 3, 1943,...
Clara R. Hermann
Nov 2, 2026
Clara R. Hermann, 93, of Calcium, New York, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at Novant Health Center in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Clara was born on July 15, 1933, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Floyd and Clara Belle (Pike) LaSalle. She graduated from Evans Mills High School in 1950.
On March 25, 1951, Clara married John A. Hermann at...
Alberta A. Pitkin
Nov 2, 2026
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Community Volunteer
Alberta A. Pitkin, 98, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on a Monday, November 2, 2026. Born on January 1, 1928, in Watertown to the late Floyd and Edna Moore Livingston, Alberta was a lifelong resident of the community she cherished.
A proud graduate of Watertown High School, Alberta began her...
Joan C. Lyng
Nov 1, 2026
Joan C. Lyng, 94, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Joan was born on July 23, 1932, in...
Gabrielle Marie Gulledge
Oct 31, 2026
Gabrielle Marie Gulledge, 48, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gabrielle was born on May 27, 1978, in New Hartford, New York, to Nancy and Howard Fey. She grew up in West Leyden, and she graduated from Whitehall high school....
Ira LeBron Myles
Oct 29, 2026
Ira LeBron Myles, 57, of Watertown, New York, passed away on October 29, 2026, at his home in Watertown.
He was born on July 16, 1969, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of James R. and Princell (Smith) Myles. He attended Brainerd High School in Chattanooga. Following school, he held various jobs throughout the Chattanooga area over the years until becoming disabled. He...
Eric C. Robinson
Oct 27, 2026
Eric C. Robinson, 51, of Watertown, NY, passed away on October 27, 2026, at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
He was born on March 8, 1975, the son of Arthur and Kathy (Jesmer) Robinson. Eric graduated from Watertown High School in 1993.
Eric pursued his passion for music, playing bass guitar and drums in bands for over 30 years. His love...
Juanita L. Villeneuve
Oct 24, 2026
Juanita L. Villeneuve, 59, of Watertown, NY, and formerly of Henderson, NY, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.
She was born on July 31, 1967, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Louis G. and Anna J. (Ramus) Villeneuve. Juanita graduated from Belleville Henderson High School, where she enjoyed participating in sports, especially softball.
Throughout...
Richard E. Oakes
Oct 17, 2026
Richard E. Oakes, 95, of Pine Meadows in Northland Estates, Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully October 17, 2026 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm surrounded by his beloved family.
Born on September 11, 1931 in Watertown, NY, son of Earl and Ethel (Fuller) Oakes, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1950.
Following school he entered the US Navy...
Charles Donald Brownell
Oct 11, 2026
Charles Donald Brownell, 91, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at his home.
Charles was born on March 30, 1935, in Watertown, New York, the son of Wylie and Ava (Alexander) Brownell. He attended Watertown schools and spent his entire career working as a machinist. He began his career at Knowlton Brothers, followed by Black Clawson...
Sharri Gardner Storino
Oct 10, 2026
Sharri Gardner Storino, 80, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at the Carthage Area Hospital.
Sharri was born on October 8, 1946, the daughter of Robert E. and Selma L. (Selbe) Ammer. She graduated from Aiken High School in South Carolina in 1964.
In October 1967, she married Keith Gardner, and the couple made their home in Watertown....
Wanda Susan Halberg
Oct 7, 2026
Wanda Susan Halberg, 67, of Carthage, New York, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.
Wanda was born on December 24, 1958, in Carthage, New York, the daughter of Franklin and Elizabeth (Fuller) Peck. She attended Watertown High School.
Following high school, Wanda married Scott Halberg, and together they raised three children. The couple was together from...
Dawn Marie Bacon
Oct 3, 2026
Dawn Marie Bacon, 56, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Samaritan Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since November 2018.
She was born on January 16, 1970, in Watertown, New York, daughter of Donald J. and Wendy E. (Dimock) Symonds. She graduated from Indian River High School in 1988 and following high school,...
Michael P. Sweet
Oct 2, 2026
Michael P. Sweet, 58, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2026, as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident.
He was born on June 16, 1968, in Florida, son of Nial and Mavis R. (Clement) Sweet. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1988. Following high school, Michael proudly served in the United States Army Reserves.
Michael spent...
Cheryl Ann Sehlmeyer
Sep 29, 2026
Cheryl Ann Sehlmeyer, 80, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Cheryl was born on August 4, 1946, in Stamford, Connecticut, the daughter of August and Mary Beck Sehlmeyer. She graduated from high school in New Jersey, where she met and married William McCroy, who proudly served in the United States Army. Together,...
Cassandra M. Thomas
Sep 27, 2026
Cassandra M. Thomas, 31, formerly of DeFeriet, NY and of Gouverneur, New York, passed away on September 27, 2026.
Cassandra was born on February 5, 1995 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Roger Delosh and Laurie Serow. She attended South Jefferson High School and went on to work various jobs in the area including at New York Air Brake, and Kinney...
Nancy S. Fey
Sep 16, 2026
Nancy S. Fey, 81, of Venice, FL, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, New York.
Nancy was born on April 29, 1945, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Velma Thompson Jones. She graduated from Bethlehem High School.
Following high school, Nancy had careers in many different fields. Early in life...
Michael L. Granger
Sep 2, 2026
Michael L. Granger, 58, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Mike was born on December 6, 1967, in Watertown, New York, the son of John A. and Marilyn G. (John) Granger Sr.
Mike attended Watertown High School. From a young age he has worked for Ronnie Granger Paving, as well as other family-owned...
Melvin W. Collins
Aug 29, 2026
Melvin W. Collins, 73, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born December 8, 1952, in Rome, New York, the son of Melvin and Leona (Powell) Collins. He attended Watertown schools and, following his schooling, held various jobs throughout the local area.
He married Joy L. Gilbert of Watertown on September 1,...
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