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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Bonnie Elizabeth Pfister
Feb 26, 2024
Bonnie Elizabeth Pfister, of Palmetto, Florida, and formerly of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her three loving children while under the care of hospice.
She was born on March 3, 1943, in Watertown, New York, daughter of Donald and Ruth (Daines) Traynor. Bonnie married William Joseph Pfister...
Travis W. Johnston Ii
Feb 26, 2024
Travis Wayne Johnston II (affectionately known as 'Trav' to his mother and sisters), a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend, passed away on February 26, 2024 while living in New Orleans, LA.
He was born on November 27, 1996, in Honolulu Hawaii, son of Travis Wayne Johnston and Rachel (Gillette)(Johnston) St. Croix. Travis's life was...
Walter R. Chapman
Feb 26, 2024
Walter R. Chapman, 77, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on June 30, 1946, in Watertown, New York, he was the son of Roswell and Rita Campbell Chapman. Walter graduated from Watertown High School in 1965 and went on to marry the love of his life,...
Phyllis A Dobson
Feb 24, 2024
Phyllis A. Dobson, 93, of Philadelphia, New York, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Samaritan Summit Village.
Phyllis was born September 4, 1930, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of John and Catherine Cleary Blondin. Following her parents' divorce, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Orland Raymo. She attended school in Watertown and...
Brenda A. Fisk
Feb 18, 2024
Brenda A. Fisk, 60, of Watertown, NY, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 18, 2024.
Born on November 29, 1963, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late David Fisk and Evelyn (Nason) Bevens.
Brenda's passion for animals led her to pursue a career as a veterinarian technician at Canton A.T.C....
Mary C. Tapley
Feb 15, 2024
Mary Cecilia Tapley, 83, formerly of Watertown, New York, peacefully passed away at Rome Hospital on February 15, 2024. Mary spent the last two years as a resident at The Grand in Rome.
Born on January 21, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of Theodore and Marie (Nolan) Smith. She graduated from Sicilian Academy in...
Elizabeth A. Funnell
Feb 10, 2024
Elizabeth A. Funnell, 91,of Watertown, NY passed away February 10, 2024 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.
Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 24th at Parkside Bible Church. A luncheon will immediately follow at the church.
Born on...
Ronald J. Lewis Sr.
Feb 8, 2024
Ronald J. Lewis Sr., 72, of Watertown, NY passed away February 8, 2024 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on June 8, 1951 in Lowville, NY, son of Gerald and Georgina (Gamble) Lewis. He graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1970.
He went to work at NY Air Brake where he worked...
William F. Finnegan Jr.
Feb 6, 2024
William F. Finnegan, Jr., 79, a longtime resident of Brownville, New York, peacefully passed away February 6, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on March 19, 1944, in Watertown, New York, to William F. and Margaret Grieco Finnegan, Sr. William graduated from Carthage Central High School and dedicated his career to New York Airbrake as...
Elizabeth I Rolfe
Feb 2, 2024
Elizabeth I. Rolfe, 91, formerly of Adams Center, NY, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident since 2020.
She was born on March 2, 1932, in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Sovie) McCaffrey. Elizabeth attended Ogdensburg Free Academy and later married Charles E. Rolfe...
