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Michael J Murray

Michael J Murray

Jul 12, 2024

Michael James Murray, 76, of Watertown, New York Michael James Murray, 76, of Watertown, New York, passed away on July 12, 2024, at his home.

Born on March 14, 1948, in Watertown, New York, he was the son of Patrick and Madeline Palmer Murray. Michael graduated from Immaculate Heart Central in 1966. Following high school, he served...

Marion E. Relph

Marion E. Relph

Jun 26, 2024

Marion E. Relph, 96, Englewood, Florida, passed away on June 26, 2024.

Born October 9, 1927, in Gouverneur,NY, of the late William & Mary Belle Mills Hawn.  She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1945, and attended Albany Business School, receiving a secretarial/Business degree.

She Married Robert Relph on July 10, 1965, at the United...

Suzanne J. Gascon

Suzanne J. Gascon

Jun 25, 2024

Suzanne J. Gascon, 62, of Clayton, New York, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2024, at her home.

Born on December 30, 1961, in Poughkeepsie, New York, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Jean (Creamer) Green. Suzanne graduated from high school in Poughkeepsie and later moved to Hammond, New York, where she lived for many years....

Kenneth E. Gleason

Kenneth E. Gleason

Jun 15, 2024

Kenneth E. Gleason, Jr., 78, of Black River, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2024, at his home in Black River, where he had resided since 1978.

Known to most as Ken, he was born on December 1, 1945, to Kenneth and Gladys (Forton) Gleason in Gouverneur, New York. He graduated from Carthage Central High School...

Otis L. Emmert

Otis L. Emmert

Jun 11, 2024

Otis L. Emmert, of Watertown, New York, passed away on June 11, 2024 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on August 7, 1968, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Dennis and Carolyn (Meadors) Emmert. Otis graduated from high school in Springfield, Missouri, in 1986, where he excelled in tennis. He then earned an associate's degree...

Sharon A. Shuford

Sharon A. Shuford

Jun 11, 2024

Sharon A. Shuford, 74, of Watertown, New York, passed away on June 11, 2024, at her home.

She was born on December 16, 1949, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Carl and Alice (Nugent) Shuford.  Sharon attended Watertown schools and worked for Watertown Linens on State Street for several years. She also devotedly cared for her...

Aaron E. Tenney

Aaron E. Tenney

Jun 10, 2024

Aaron E. Tenney, 43, of Watertown, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 10, 2024.

He was born on November 21, 1980, in Watertown, NY, to Terry and Sharon (Dobson) Tenney. Aaron graduated from Watertown High School in 1999 and attended Abilene Christian College in Texas for Art and Jefferson Community College, where he took...

Josephine T. Cross

Josephine T. Cross

Jun 10, 2024

Josephine T. Cross, 95, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, in Clayton, where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born on December 27, 1928, in Watertown, NY, Josephine was the daughter of Frank and Frances (Perrone) Gullo.

On April 25, 1953, she married George H. Cross...

Sally J. Wilks

Sally J. Wilks

Jun 5, 2024

Sally J. Wilks, 82, of Sackets Harbor and Little Falls, NY, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2024, at the Sunset Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville.

She was born on January 28, 1942, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Howard and Viola (Allen) Burdick. Sally graduated from Watertown High School and furthered her education at the...

Linda J. Loving

Linda J. Loving

Jun 1, 2024

Linda J. Loving, 64, of Watertown, New York, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2024, at Samaritan Summit Village.

Born on March 16, 1960, in Sanford, Maine, she was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Pugh) Judkins. Linda's journey led her from Maine to Pennsylvania, where she graduated from high school and built a career at...

Michael G. Lachenauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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