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,...
Michael Joel Disario
Aug 24, 2026
Michael Joel Disario, 69, of the Town of Pamelia, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2026.
Michael was born on January 17, 1957, in Melrose, Massachusetts, the son of Emil F. and Theresa A. (McLaughlin) Disario. He graduated from Putnam High School in Connecticut in 1975, where he played ice hockey.
From a young age, Michael developed a love of flying,...
Francine M. Hanlon
Aug 24, 2026
Francine M. Hanlon, 86, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.
Francine was born on June 6, 1940, in Warsaw, New York, the daughter of Jerry and Helen (Scorsone) Gullo. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1957.
On November 23, 1957, she married Patrick D. Hanlon...
Ronald Maurice Hall
Aug 17, 2026
Ronald Maurice Hall, 56, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 17, 2026.
He was born October 5, 1969, in his city, Harlem, New York, to mother Toni Brown. He arrived prematurely, weighing 4 lb 4 oz, and grew to be 6’4, a man everyone would call larger than life.
He was a graduate of Pemberton...
Carolyn “Corky” Marlowe
Aug 16, 2026
Carolyn (Corky) Marlowe, from Glen Park NY passed away on August 16, 2026.
Corky was born December 1, 1945 in Watertown to the late Hubert and Rose Boratynski Dillenback. She was raised in Limerick, attended Limerick Public School until it closed in 1956, then attended General Brown Central School, graduating in 1963. She graduated from nursing school at the House of...
Timothy P. Morgan
2026
Timothy P. Morgan, 64, of Glen Park, New York, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born in 1961, in Carthage, New York, the son of Robert and Leona Morgan. Timothy graduated from Carthage Central School in 1979. He spent his entire career working as a mechanic and welder for various businesses throughout the local...
Dean Wilt
Aug 6, 2026
Dean Wilt, 70, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at Carthage Area Hospital.
He was born on April 18, 1956, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the son of Arthur M. and Mary E. (Sine) Wilt. Dean graduated from high school in Altoona and, following graduation, worked for a local antique business before entering the United States Navy. He...
Jennifer L. Arquiett
Aug 5, 2026
Jennifer L. Arquiett, 64, of the Town of Champion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on July 14, 1962, in Watertown, New York, Jennifer was the daughter of Roland and Marjoria (Souva) Putman. She was a graduate of Carthage Central High School.
On June 29, 1985, Jennifer married the...
Jolie A. Stage
Jul 29, 2026
DEXTER, NY – Jolie A. Stage, 51, of Dexter, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family.
Jolie was born on April 19, 1975, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of John M. and Cynthia A. (Scottebo) Stage. She graduated from General Brown High School in 1992 before attending Jefferson Community...
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...
