Melvin W. Collins
Sep 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 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...
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...
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...
