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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...
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...
David Lamar Clark Sr.
May 25, 2026
David Lamar Clark Sr., 87, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.
He was born on April 30, 1939, in Winter Haven, Florida, the son of John and Reather (Jackson) Clark. He graduated from high school in Florida and spent most of his life there....
Wayne E. Truesdell
May 24, 2026
Wayne E. Truesdell, 86, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2026.
He was born on October 17, 1939, in Burrville, New York, son of Ernest and Vivian (Fuller) Truesdell. Wayne graduated from Watertown High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army before continuing his service for several years with the...
Emily D. Queior
May 20, 2026
DEXTER, NY — Emily D. Queior, 91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones.
Emily was born on February 20, 1935, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Kenneth and Della (Blondin) Dodds. She married Leo Queior on May 6, 1955, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. The couple resided in...
Mary Ellen Card
May 14, 2026
Mary Ellen Card, 88, a resident of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14, 2026.
She was born on June 18, 1937, in Harrisburg, New York, to Edward and Daisy (Northrup) Moody.
Mary attended Lowville Academy. Following her graduation in 1954, she worked as a factory worker at Beaverite and Climax until 1958. In 1956,...
Peggy A. Carr
May 5, 2026
Peggy A. Carr, 75, of Hermon, New York, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Gouverneur Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Peggy was born on April 23, 1951, in Newark, New York, the daughter of Donald and Estel Lee Macagg. She graduated from Harrisville Central School.
She was first married to Stewart Best, and together they had two children before...
Joshua Devin Richards
May 3, 2026
Joshua Devin Richards, 26, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
He was born on September 11, 1999, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the son of Addison Mack and Jennifer (Ivey) Richards.
Joshua attended Watertown High School and, following his education, held various jobs...
Frank A Coccari
Apr 30, 2026
Frank A. Coccari, 84, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on October 24, 1941, in New Jersey, where he was also raised and educated. Following high school, Frank was drafted into the United States Army, proudly serving his country for two years. He continued his military career with the...
Cynthia A. Goslin
Apr 29, 2026
Cynthia A. Goslin, 70, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, with her husband by her side.
She was born on August 9, 1955, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Frederick and Eleanor (Hatch) Miller. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1974.
Cynthia devoted her career to helping others in the medical field. She...
William G. Cratsenberg
Apr 28, 2026
William G. Cratsenberg, 80, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
He was born on October 15, 1945, in Watertown, NY, the son of Ralph R. and Ethel N. (LaForty) Cratsenberg. William attended Copenhagen Central School and later continued his education at RIT.
On July 2, 1966, he married the love of...
Nancy Walsh Stafford
Apr 26, 2026
Nancy Walsh Stafford, 70, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 13, 1955, in Saranac Lake, New York, the daughter of Francis M., Jr. and Eleanor (Buchholz) Walsh. She attended Carthage Central High School, graduating in 1973, and later attended Jefferson Community College.
She...
Lynn M. Calhoun
Apr 20, 2026
Lynn M. Calhoun, 65, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Lynn M. Calhoun, née Clough, was born on April 24, 1960, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Marilyn (Singleton) Clough. She attended Watertown High School.
She married Edward Calhoun on December 2, 1983, which ended...
Virginia Ruth Greenwood
Apr 5, 2026
Virginia Ruth Greenwood, 85, formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina.
She was born October 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Robert and Ruth (Doane) Spencer. She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School in 1958 and would later graduate from Jefferson Community College with an...
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