Carol Ann Wood
Jul 20, 2026
Carol Ann Wood, 76, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
Carol was born on November 26, 1949, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Gerald and Mildred (Mushtard) Wood.
Carol resided with her biological parents until the age of five, when she was placed at Rome Developmental Center. Following her discharge...
Michael Bacon
Jul 15, 2026
Michael Bacon 62 of Tennessee, formerly of Black River, passed away July 15th after being stricken at home. He was born March 25th 1964 in Watertown, NY to the late Catherine Bacon.
After graduating from Carthage Central High School, he spent time in Texas working on oil rigs and construction. Upon returning to New York, he continued his career as a...
Merle P. "Bean" McWayne
Jul 10, 2026
Merle Paul McWayne (“Bean – Papa Bean”), 80, of Watertown, NY
Merle Paul McWayne, lovingly known as “Bean” or “Papa Bean,” was born on November 25,1945, in Watertown, New York, to the late Glenn and Ruth (Peer) McWayne. He passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family members. His departure...
Irene P. Lunderman
Jun 30, 2026
Irene L. Lunderman, 92, of the Town of Rutland, New York, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born on January 6, 1934, in Islip, Long Island, New York, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Hausman) Pinder. Irene graduated from Black River High School in 1951.
Following graduation, she was employed in the Statistical...
Dolores "Dodie" Hanks
Jun 27, 2026
Dolores U. “Dodie” Hanks, 62, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2026, at her camp in Chaumont where she spent her summers.
Born on July 3, 1963, in Toms River, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Leroy and Dolores (Kuseck) Urban. Dodie graduated from high school in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Following graduation, she joined the US...
Judith A. Pecori
Jun 21, 2026
Judith A. Pecori, 72, of Watertown, New York, passed away on June 21, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on October 2, 1953, in Watertown, New York, Judith was the daughter of Harold Burton Carpenter and Betty Jane (Waterman) Carpenter. She graduated from Hounsfield Central School in Sackets Harbor with the Class of 1971.
On June 24, 1972, Judith married the love...
Diane Charlene LaVallie
Jun 20, 2026
Diane Charlene LaVallie, 76, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Diane was born on May 24, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Eugene and Joyce (Flink) Gerber. She graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin, Minnesota, with the Class...
Charles H. Bennett
Jun 19, 2026
Charles H. Bennett, 61, formerly of Watertown and most recently a resident of the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Carthage, New York, passed away on June 19, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York.
Charles was born on January 19, 1965, in Watertown, New York, the son of Alan and Iva Bennett.
Throughout his life, Charles was employed...
Gwendolyn B Duff
Jun 16, 2026
Gwendolyn B. Duff, 101, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had been a resident.
Born on October 8, 1924, in the Town of Watertown, she was the daughter of Ralph and Anna (Watts) Barton. Gwendolyn graduated from Belleville Union Academy in 1942 and attended business school until 1943.
Following...
Deborah Carpenter
Jun 13, 2026
Deborah Matteson Carpenter, 73, of Watertown, New York, passed away on June 13, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on June 18, 1952, in Watertown, New York, she was the daughter of Murray and Betty (Farrell) Matteson. Debbie pursued higher education and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. She dedicated many years of compassionate service to the patients of Mercy...
Jaelani Tiffanysky McCrea
Jun 10, 2026
Jaelani Tiffanysky McCrea, 2, of Watertown, New York, passed away tragically on June 10, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on August 18, 2023, in Watertown, New York, the beloved daughter of Sana D. Everest.
Jaelani was a happy, energetic little girl who brought joy to everyone around her. She loved being outdoors, especially visiting the park, and could often...
Barbara J. Pomerville
Jun 10, 2026
Barbara J. Pomerville, 90, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 16, 1935, in Watertown, New York, Barbara was the daughter of Peter Collette and Alice Layo. She attended and graduated from Watertown schools.
On December 29, 1954, she married the love of her life, Richard...
Harry M. Comet
Jun 9, 2026
Harry M. Comet, 91, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1934, in Watertown, he was the son of Harry S. Comet and Dorothy (Reynolds) Comet. He graduated from Watertown High School with the Class of 1952 and began a lifetime of dedicated military service that spanned more than four...
Francis "Frank" Majeski
Jun 4, 2026
Francis “Frank” Majeski, of Scottsville, NY, passed away on June 4, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Buffalo, New York, to Frank and Helen Majeski.
Mr. Majeski graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School in 1961 and later served in the United States Army. While stationed in Italy, he applied his strong aptitude for mathematics as a cryptologist,...
Patrick G. O’Connor
Jun 4, 2026
Patrick G. O'Connor, 87, of Dexter, New York, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family.
Patrick was born on October 25, 1938, in Watertown, New York, the son of Francis J. and Gladys (Menard) O'Connor.
He graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1956.Following graduation, Patrick worked as a meat cutter for American...
Lewis F. DeVito
Jun 2, 2026
Lewis F. DeVito, 64, formerly of Watertown, passed away on March 15, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lewis was born on July 11, 1961, in Watertown, New York, the son of the late Eugene and Sallie (Kenyon) DeVito. He attended Indian River Central School and later served his country in the United States Army Reserve for six years.
A previous marriage to...
Floyd C. "Duff" Kitto
Jun 1, 2026
This is the story of a legendary man, loved by all who knew him and cherished by his family. Floyd C. "Duff" Kitto went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family on June 1, 2026. Duff was born July 29, 1937 in Brownville, NY. He was the only child of Floyd H. and Pauline (Randall) Kitto. Even as...
Thomas Francis Beatty
May 27, 2026
Thomas Francis Beatty, 65, of Brownville, New York, passed away at his home on May 27, 2026.
He was born May 28, 1960, in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Thomas Leo and Joan Marie (Berstler) Beatty. He attended school in New Jersey and, following his education, served as a volunteer firefighter for a short time before proudly entering the United...
Marba "Mary" Kenyon
May 27, 2026
Marba “Mary” Kenyon of Canton, New York, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence at the Ellis Farm. She was 79.
Mary was born on August 18, 1946, in Canton, New York, the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Oppedison) Scarfone.
She graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School and S.U.N.Y. Canton, and spent...
Gay M. Hall
May 27, 2026
Gay M. Hall, 87, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.
She was born October 21, 1938, in Canton, New York, daughter of Lula Denesha. Gay attended Gouverneur Central School. On October 23, 1954, she married Wendell G. Hall. He predeceased her on June 10, 2007.
Gay...
