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Rene H. Cooper

Rene H. Cooper

Nov 9, 2024

Rene H. Cooper, 108, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm, surrounded by his family.

He was born to Rutherford and Helen (Dillin) Cooper, and shared his birth with his twin sister on March 16th,1916 at the family home in Calcium currently owned by...

Loretta J. Decker

Loretta J. Decker

Nov 3, 2024

Loretta June (Uncapher) Decker, 71, of Watertown ascended to The Heavenly Father on November 3, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY.

Loretta was born to the late Melvin and L. Marian (Frye) Uncapher on May 15, 1953, in Painesville, OH. She received her GED in 1983 in St. Albans, WV.

She married Calvin...

Bruce E. Lehman

Bruce E. Lehman

Nov 2, 2024

Bruce E. Lehman, 75, of Watertown, NY, passed peacefully to heaven on November 2, 2024, at his home, where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on September 23, 1949, in Potsdam, NY, Bruce was the son of David W. and...

Clarence R. Clemons

Clarence R. Clemons

Oct 30, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Clarence R. Clemons, who left us peacefully on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family and friends under the compassionate care of Hospice. Born on July 2, 1949, in West Carthage, NY, to Robert and Virginia Clemons, Clarence dedicated his life to serving his community. He...

Mary Lou Combs

Mary Lou Combs

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Lou Combs, 67, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Born on October 4, 1957, in Gouverneur, NY, she was the daughter of Lois (Carr) LaForty.

Mary Lou graduated from Watertown High School and began her career working at Fay's Drugstore....

Michael J. Roberts

Michael J. Roberts

Oct 28, 2024

Michael J. Roberts, age 75, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2024. Born on January 30, 1949, in Watertown, he was the beloved son of Frederick and Geraldine (Bigalow) Roberts.

Michael attended Watertown High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on February 16, 1966. Serving his country proudly...

Flora C. "Peewee" Drake

Flora C. "Peewee" Drake

Oct 26, 2024

Flora C. "Peewee"Drake, 87, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on October 26, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1937, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Claude and Catherine (Litz) Lawton

Flora met her husband, Lawrence S. Drake, Jr while he was serving in the Army.  The couple married on February 22, 1975,...

Robert R. Monaghan

Robert R. Monaghan

Oct 24, 2024

Robert R. Monaghan, 80, of Watertown, NY, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on December 1, 1943, in Watertown, he was the son of Winfred and Laura (Lawton) Monaghan. Robert graduated from Watertown High School and served in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge.

After his service, Robert...

Kelly A. Waters

Kelly A. Waters

Oct 24, 2024

Kelly A. Waters, 65, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on March 20, 1959, in Binghamton, New York, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Irene (Casterline) Williamson, Sr.

Kelly graduated from Harpersville High School in 1977 and went on to study at SUNY...

Dorinda Lynn Stickel

Dorinda Lynn Stickel

Oct 22, 2024

Dorinda Lynn Stickel, 61, of Watertown, NY, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center after an eight-year battle with lung cancer.

Born on January 15, 1963, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (O'Hara) Young. Dorinda attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Watertown High School.

In 1983, she...

Timothy A. Brislan

Timothy A. Brislan

Oct 20, 2024

Timothy A. Brislan, 61, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 at the Hospice of Jefferson County residence at the Ellis Farm following his battle with cancer.

Timothy was born on February 13, 1963, in Watertown, NY, the son of Joseph E. and Shirley M. (Martin) Brislan. He graduated from LaFargeville Central School and...

Robert N. Collins

Robert N. Collins

Oct 19, 2024

Robert N. Collins, 73, of Black River, NY, passed away on October 19, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on October 17, 1951, in Watertown, NY, the son of Melvin and Leona (Powell) Collins. Robert attended Watertown schools and spent many years working alongside his son who owns and operates Tite Linz Custom Painting in...

Sharon M. Richardson

Sharon M. Richardson

Oct 12, 2024

Sharon M. Richardson, 81,of Concord, NC and formerly of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born on August 13, 1943, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Carmen and Marvel (Barcomb) Catania.

She graduated from Immaculate...

Marilyn A. May

Marilyn A. May

Oct 8, 2024

Marilyn A. May, 85, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 20, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Jennie (Klopp) Crane. Marilyn graduated from West Seneca West High School and was a dedicated homemaker for...

Carol J. Brown

Carol J. Brown

Oct 4, 2024

Carol J. Brown, 85, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 at Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.

Born on September 17, 1939, in Cape Vincent, NY, she was the daughter of Flossie Comins. Carol graduated from Lyme Central School and pursued a long career in banking, beginning with being a...

Steven J. Carlo

Steven J. Carlo

Sep 30, 2024

Steven J. Carlo, 70, of Watertown, NY, passed away September 30th, 2024 at University Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Steve was born on March 23, 1954 in Watertown, NY, son of Philip and Carmella (Messina) Carlo. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1972. Following school, he was an auto body and paint technician for 16 years in...

Jean R. Pye

Jean R. Pye

Sep 29, 2024

Jean R. Pye, 83, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at Samaritan's Summit Village, where she had been a resident.

Jean was born on September 8, 1941, in Surrey, England. After graduating from high school in England, she moved to the United States on the Queen Elizabeth in her early 20s and...

Zachary J. Toniatti

Zachary J. Toniatti

Sep 27, 2024

ZACHARY J. TONIATTI, 18 years old - With his loving family by his side, Zachary passed peacefully into the loving hands of God on Friday, September 27, 2024, after a two and one-half year courageously fought battle with myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia.

Zachary was a 2024 proud graduate of Indian River High School in Philadelphia,...

Myrna Rose Eisenbraun

Myrna Rose Eisenbraun

Sep 22, 2024

Myrna Rose Eisenbraun was born on September 21, 1951, and passed away peacefully in her bed on the morning of September 22, 2024, just after celebrating her 73rd birthday.

She was the beloved daughter of James and Phyllis Engleman, who welcomed her into the world with love, and she now joins them, along with her two brothers...

Paul F. Bell

Paul F. Bell

Sep 18, 2024

Paul F. Bell, 79, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, with his daughter by his side.

Born on April 8, 1945, in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Charles and Verdie (Cody) Bell. Paul attended school in Virginia before enlisting in...

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