Lawrence D. Ward
Jan 3, 2024
Lawrence D. Ward, 73, of Watertown, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a sudden illness.
Larry was born on February 26, 1950, in Watertown, the son of Lawrence A. and Doris L. Slate Ward. He graduated from General Brown High School in 1970. He attended...
Eugene A. "Gene" Farrell
Jan 2, 2024
Eugene A. "Gene" Farrell, 88, of Black River, New York, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, at Carthage Area Hospital.
He was born on April 21, 1935, in Evans Mills, New York, Gene was the son of Charles and Edith (LePine) Farrell. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1953.
He married the love...
Dona D. Keenan
Jan 2, 2024
Dona D Keenan, 83, of Black River New York, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Keep Home on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family.
Born October 1, 1940, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Charles and Clara (Madison) Davis. Dona attended school in Lowville and later embarked on a career selling Avon products. On January 3rd, 1959,...
Marie A. (Brasa) Surdo
Jan 1, 2024
Marie (Brasa) Surdo, 87
Watertown, New York
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that Marie Surdo, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Marie was born on July 25, 1936, in Tuckahoe, New York, she was the daughter of Jenny and Alexander Brasa....
Craig S. Buzzell
Dec 31, 2023
Craig S. Buzzell, 51, of Watertown, NY, passed away on December 31, 2023.
He was born on May 4, 1972, in Watertown, the son of Michael M. and Carol A. Buzzell. Craig graduated from Indian River High School in 1991 and pursued music at Onondaga Community College for a year.
Craig worked construction for many...
Madeline R. Holder
Dec 22, 2023
Madeline R. Holder, 89, of Adams Center, New York, passed away at her home on December 22, 2023.
She was born on January 10, 1934, in Watertown, New York, daughter of Henry and Vernice (Gilbo) Avery. She attended Watertown High School and later married Elwood F. "Bud" Holder on August 17, 1950, at the Brownville Methodist Church....
Thomas P. Costanzo
Dec 19, 2023
Thomas P. Costanzo, 79, a cherished resident of Watertown, New York, passed away on December 19, 2023, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by his family. Thomas had an unheard-of strength, and a will to live like no other.
He was born on July 12, 1944, in Watertown, NY, son of Peter and Rose (Monaco) Costanzo....
Thomas K. Dominic
Dec 15, 2023
December 15th, 2023
Thomas K. Dominic
also known as "Joby" & "Kal"
The funeral service for Thomas K. Dominic will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 20th at Airport Christian Fellowship Church. Calling hours will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00pm, service will also be live streamed with a link...
Lois R. Van Brocklin
Dec 12, 2023
Lois R. Van Brocklin,89 of Dexter, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 1, 1934, in Brownville, New York, the daughter of William and Anna ((McCready) Hall. She graduated from Lyme Central High School in 1953.
On June 9, 1956, she married the love...
Dorothy Helen (Keeler) Parker
Dec 9, 2023
Dorothy Helen (Keeler) Parker, 84, of Three Mile Bay, New York, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, at her home supported by her nephew and a team from Hospice of Jefferson County - truly angels on Earth.
Born on February 2, 1939, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Carroll and Louise (Angell) Keeler of Dexter...
Daniel P. Ward
Dec 9, 2023
Daniel (Dan) P. Ward, 53, of Cape Vincent, NY passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 9, 2023, following a long battle with colon cancer.
He was born March 16, 1970 in Syracuse, NY to John and Connie Ward. He graduated from Henninger High School, class of 1988, and then...
James P. Distefano Jr.
Dec 8, 2023
James P. DiStefano, Jr., 74, of Watertown, New York, passed away on December 8, 2023, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, New York.
He was born on January 27, 1949, in Watertown, son of James P. and Elizabeth M. (Messina) DiStefano. James graduated from IHA in 1967 and attended Jefferson Community College. His career path led him...
James Richard Gaus
Dec 5, 2023
James Richard Gaus, 60, of Roswell, GA, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2023. He was born August 6, 1963 in Watertown, NY to Edward and Mary Gaus as the third of five children. Jim attended St. Bonaventure University (class of 1985) on a 4-year Army ROTC scholarship, earning him a commission in the United States Army. Upon graduating,...
Watertown Elks Lodge #496 Memorial Sunday
Dec 3, 2023
WATERTOWN, NY — The Watertown Elks Lodge #496 will hold their annual Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at the Watertown Elks Lodge, 728 Bradley St., Watertown, NY. A luncheon will immediately follow the service in the banquet room.
The service will also be available to view on Facebook as well. Please join the...
Gary R. Doane
Dec 1, 2023
Gary R. Doane, 68, formerly of Sackets Harbor, New York, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, where he resided since 2021.
Born on August 1, 1955, in Watertown, New York, he was the son of Douglas W. and Myrna M. (Haller) Doane. Gary graduated from Sackets Harbor Central High School in 1973, where...
James C. Murtha
Nov 30, 2023
James C. Murtha, 86, of Dexter, New York, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.
Born on July 9, 1937, in Carthage, New York, to Floyd and Lucille (Booth) Murtha, he attended Carthage Central School. James married Rickey Singleton on January 16, 1957, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church...
Audrey M. Heise
Nov 29, 2023
Audrey M. Heise, 81, of Dexter, New York, passed away on November 29, 2023, at University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York.
Born on February 20, 1942, in Potsdam, New York, to Cecil and Jean( Lamb) Kirkey, she attended General Brown High School. Audrey married Arnold H. Heise, Sr., on September 12, 1959, at...
Kathy A Clark
Nov 27, 2023
Kathy A. Clark, 72, of Watertown, New York, passed away on November 27, 2023, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on March 6, 1951, in Watertown, she was the daughter of Roy Edward and Rosemary (Rivers) Fish. Kathy worked several years for BOMAX in Watertown. She was a music enthusiast and enjoyed listening to the blues, Grateful Dead,...
Patricia F. (Fischer) Nelson
Nov 24, 2023
Patricia F. Nelson, 81, of Rodman, NY, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at her home where she was cared for by her family, a team of caregivers, and the assistance of Hospice of Jefferson County.
She was born on August 28, 1942, in Albion, NY, daughter of George W. Fischer, Sr., and Gertrude E. (Sanford)...
Joseph C. Strife
Nov 24, 2023
Joseph C. Strife, 61, of Carthage, NY, passed away November 24, 2023 at his home.
He was born on November 8, 1962 in Lowville, NY, son of Carlton J. and Dolores A. (Hanno) Strife. He graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1981.
Joe was very dedicated to his current career working for the Town...
