Michael G. Lachenauer
May 27, 2024
Michael G. Lachenauer, 74, of Chaumont, New York, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024 at Samaritan's Summit Village, where he resided for the past six years.
Born on January 23, 1950 in Watertown, New York, he was the son of George and Helen (Gartland) Lachenauer. Michael graduated from Watertown High School in 1969 and furthered his...
Aud E. Larsen
May 26, 2024
Aud E. Larsen, 87, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on March 22, 1937, in Fauske, Norway, daughter of Oskar and Annie Olsen and attended school in Norway.
She married Gunnar Larsen of Sulitjelma, Norway, on June 15, 1957. The couple moved to...
Mary A. Deyear
May 22, 2024
Mary A. DeYear, 73, of Watertown, New York, passed away on May 22, 2024, at Samaritan's Summit Village.
She was born on August 14, 1950, in Watertown, New York, to Francis and Ruth (Petrie) Lunderman. Mary graduated from Watertown High School in 1968 and served her country during the Vietnam War as a Squadron Test Preparation Clerk...
Shirley A. Young
May 14, 2024
Shirley A. Young, 88, formerly of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Conway, South Carolina, where she was under the care of Hospice and her family.
She was born on April 14, 1936, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Frederick and Julia (LaBreck) Rushlow....
Catherine E. Bacon
May 9, 2024
Catherine E. Bacon (1943-2024) Black River, New York
Catherine E. Bacon, 81, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the Carthage Area Hospital.
She was born on February 25, 1943, in Black River, New York, to the late Catherine and Buster Barbie. Cathy, graduated from Carthage Central High School. After school, she settled in Black...
Donna L. Schorr
May 3, 2024
Donna Lee Schorr, 79, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1944, in Lafargeville, New York, daughter of Paul and Mary Jane (Jobson) Davis. Donna attended school in Lafargeville and went on to marry Nelson Schorr on February 22, 1970, at the First Baptist...
Nancy L. Vecchio
Apr 25, 2024
Nancy L. Vecchio, 56, of Watertown, New York, passed away on April 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County following her courageous battle with a rare cancer.
Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th at the Hart & Bruce...
Thomas R. Riley
Apr 24, 2024
Thomas R. Riley, 55, of Black River, New York, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on December 22, 1968, in Watertown, New York, the son of Thomas F. Riley and Mary E. (Schneider) Riley. Thomas attended Watertown High School. Over the years he worked for various construction companies and tree...
Julie A. Sprague
Apr 18, 2024
Julie A. Sprague, 81, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on January 13, 1943, in Watertown, New York, she was the daughter of John Francis Crescent and Virginia (Fiashetti) McCrea. Julie graduated from Watertown High...
Frank P. Schwencke
Apr 13, 2024
HENDERSON HARBOR -- Frank P. Schwencke, 99, of County Route 123, died at home April 13, 2024, under the care of Hospice and family members.
Frank was born July 21, 1924, in Elizabeth, N.J., oldest of four children of Paul and Rose Schwencke, and he moved with his family in 1931 to a farm at Hunt's Corners,...
Katherine Graffi
Mar 28, 2024
Katherine Graffi, 99, formerly of Watertown, New York, passed away on March 28, 2024, at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, New York.
She was born on February 21, 1925, in Gross Schogen, Romania, to the late Michael and Maria (Thot) Schneider. Katherine immigrated from Romania to Austria with her family in 1944, eventually settling in...
Lorinda Dawn Soluri-Doane
Mar 27, 2024
Lorinda Dawn Soluri-Doane, the beloved infant daughter of Shawn R. Doane and Donna M. Soluri, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.
Besides her parents she is survived by her siblings, Callie Mayson Owen, and Emmett Soluri-Earl, and Dakota, Shylianna, and Kristyana Doane; her maternal grandparents, April and Shawn Secor of...
Lester J. Gill
Mar 25, 2024
Lester J. Gill, 52, formerly of Carthage, NY, passed away on March 25, 2024 at the Crossroads Hospice House in Batavia, NY.
Born on September 25, 1971, in Carthage, New York, he was the son of John B. Gill and Norma A. West. Lester graduated from Watertown High School and went on to serve in the United...
Gage M. Regg
Mar 23, 2024
Gage M. Regg, 42, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born on February 4, 1982, to John M. and Annie M. (White) Smith, in Norwich, New York.
Gage graduated from New Berlin Central School and later earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from SUNY Empire...
Sheila M. Kane
Mar 23, 2024
Sheila M. Kane, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2024, at her home.
Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3rd at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in Glenwood...
Steven J. Whitford
Mar 19, 2024
Steven J. Whitford, 62, of Watertown, New York, passed away on March 19, 2024, at his home.
He was born on November 8, 1961, in Watertown, New York, the son of William and Betty (Reynolds) Whitford, Sr.
Steven attended Watertown High School and began his career in construction, working alongside his father and later for...
Orville M. Bilby
Mar 6, 2024
Orville M. Bilby, 86, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at his home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Our Dad and Grandpa is now reunited with his wife, our mom and grandma.
He was born on November 17, 1937, in Batavia, Ohio, son of Orville and Mildred (Shannon) Bilby.
A dedicated...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Bracken
Mar 5, 2024
Margaret A. "Peggy" Bracken, 79, of Morgia's Beach, Sackets Harbor, NY, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2024, in Murrells Inlet, SC.
She was born on February 5, 1945, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Dominic and Julee (Malara) Gorri. Peggy moved to California where she graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1963. Following her graduation she...
Pamala V. Decillis
Mar 3, 2024
Pamala V. Decillis, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
She was born on September 4, 1953, to Glenn and Barbara (Pellicella) Goodfriend. Pamala graduated from General Brown High School and married Lyle J. Decillis on March...
Shirley Jean (Jewett) Coleman
Mar 1, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we must announce the passing of our beautiful Mother, Shirley Jean Jewett Coleman a few days before her 91st birthday. Mom passed peacefully at Samaritan Summit Village on March 1st, 2024 where she had been a resident for 6 years. She lived in Brownville for several years before moving into Assisted Living.
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