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Doris E Makuch

Doris E Makuch

Nov 22, 2023

Doris E. Makuch, 86, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023 at the Carthage Area Hospital.

She was born on July 15, 1937, in Copenhagen, NY, daughter of Christopher and Anna (Peebles) Snyder. She attended Copenhagen Central School.

She married William A. Makuch on November 6, 1955 in Copenhagen.  She and her...

Eric James Gilchrist

Eric James Gilchrist

Nov 17, 2023

Eric James Gilchrist, 47, of Brownville, NY, passed away on November 17, 2023, at Samaritan Medical Center after bravely battling heart disease.

He was born on December 28, 1975, son of Fred J. and Sharon A. (Fisher) Gilchrist. Eric graduated from General Brown High School. Following school he resided down south for several years before returning home. ...

James F. “Jim” Mullen

James F. “Jim” Mullen

Nov 13, 2023

James F. "Jim" Mullen, 63, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 13, 2023.

He was born on May 22, 1960, in Watertown, New York, the eldest son of the late Paul J. and Helen Carraher Mullen. He attended General Brown High School, and in 1977 was selected as an American...

Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D.

Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D.

Nov 13, 2023

Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D.

Retired United States Army Reserve Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D., of Watertown, NY, died unexpectedly Nov. 13, 2023, at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 North...

Thelma Robbins

Thelma Robbins

Nov 12, 2023

Thelma Robbins, 102, passed away on November 12, 2023,  at Samaritan Summit Village, her home since 2019.

She was born on May 7, 1921, in Glen Park, NY, daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Van Horn) Thomas.  After graduating from Brownville Glen Park High School, Thelma pursued her calling in nursing at the House of the Good Samaritan,...

Ernest E. "Ernie" Narrow Sr.

Ernest E. "Ernie" Narrow Sr.

Nov 11, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" Emory Narrow Sr., 76, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, at River Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer.

Ernie was born on February 19, 1947, to the late Edward and Erva (Schultz) Narrow, and he attended school at Indian River.

Ernie was a machinist at...

Nichole M Johnston

Nichole M Johnston

Nov 8, 2023

Nichole M. Johnston, 40, of Watertown, New York, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2023, at her home.

She was born on December 3, 1982, in Watertown, New York, the beloved daughter of Thomas A. and Deborah L. Vandermill Johnston, Jr. She graduated from Watertown High School in 2001 with honors and played basketball and softball during...

Betty J. Brett

Betty J. Brett

Nov 8, 2023

Betty J. Brett, 88 of Watertown, a dedicated nurse and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 23,1934, in Lisbon, New York, the daughter of Clarence R. and Bernice I. (Day)Wood. She graduated in 1952 from Ogdensburg Free Academy. Betty's commitment to care...

Margaret Annette Devito

Margaret Annette Devito

Nov 6, 2023

Margaret Annette DeVito, 93,a lifelong resident of Duffy Road, Watertown, NY, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2023, at her cherished home, surrounded by her loving family, and under the attentive care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Annette was born on December 26, 1929, the daughter of Frederick L. and Edna (Cring) Bones, of Harrisville, NY, and...

Diane E. Lamon

Diane E. Lamon

Nov 3, 2023

Diane E. Lamon, 65, of Dexter, New York, passed away suddenly on November 3, 2023, at her home.

She was born on November 30, 1957, in Watertown, New York, daughter of Gilbert and Marion Walrath Lamon. Diane graduated from General Brown High School in 1975 and later attended SUNY Potsdam, where she earned a bachelor's degree in...

Frederick Tontarski

Frederick Tontarski

Nov 3, 2023

Frederick C. Tontarski, 93, of Watertown, NY, passed away on November 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caretakers.

He was born on August 20, 1930, in Pierrepont Manor, NY, the son of Stephen and Agnes (Howe) Tontarski. He graduated from Copenhagen High School in 1948 where he excelled in sports, especially basketball. He subsequently...

Michael J. Kizzer

Michael J. Kizzer

Oct 31, 2023

Michael J. Kizzer,65, of Watertown NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 31, 2023. Michael's departure has left a void in our hearts, but his memory will forever remain in our thoughts and hearts.

He was born on October 14,1958, in Watertown, NY, the son of Leroy and Aleatha Kizzer.

Michael's early education...

Cythia K. Devito

Cythia K. Devito

Oct 28, 2023

Cindy K. DeVito, 72, of Brownville, NY, passed away on October 28, 2023 at her home.

She was born on May 20, 1951, in Watertown, NY daughter of Carl E. and Catherine (Doroha) Fowler Sr.  She graduated from IHC.

Cindy was a 911 dispatcher for Jefferson County for several years, before retiring.  She married Chris...

Donald R. Reed

Donald R. Reed

Oct 28, 2023

Donald R. Reed,  92, a lifelong resident of Cape Vincent, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on October 28, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Donald was born on February 10, 1931, in Cape Vincent, the son of Ralph and Edna (Pennock) Reed....

Marilyn P. Macaulay

Marilyn P. Macaulay

Oct 27, 2023

Marilyn P. Macaulay,  92, of Brownville, NY, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2023, at Carthage Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, just four days shy of her 93rd birthday.

She was born on October 31, 1930, in Gouverneur, NY, the daughter of Philip and Florence (Daniels) Kousch. Marilyn graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1948...

Kevin R. Kitto Jr.

Kevin R. Kitto Jr.

Oct 26, 2023

Kevin R. Kitto, Jr., 32, of Watertown, New York, tragically passed away in a car accident on October 26, 2023.

Kevin "Rusty" was born on November 1, 1990, in Watertown, New York, the beloved son of Kevin R. and Marietta B. (Rivers) Kitto. Rusty attended Sackets Harbor Central School and IHC, where he not only excelled in...

Betty L Cooper

Betty L Cooper

Oct 26, 2023

Betty Linda Cooper, 80, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023 at her home where she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born on February 24, 1943 to Rene H. and Dorothy R. (Loveland) Cooper in Watertown, NY. Betty had a fulfilling career, starting...

Patricia Mae Adams

Patricia Mae Adams

Oct 21, 2023

Patricia Mae Adams, 91, of Dexter, New York,  passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, with family at her side at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she resided briefly.

She was born on December 13, 1931, in Canton, New York, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Draper) Mullin. Patricia graduated from Dexter High School in 1949...

Jack E. Donato

Jack E. Donato

Oct 19, 2023

Jack E. Donato, 87, of Watertown, New York, peacefully passed away on October 19, 2023 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on September 25, 1936, in Watertown, he was the son of Nicholas and Mildred Mae (Moore) Donato.  He grew up on Portage and South Meadow streets...

Michael J. Pomerville

Michael J. Pomerville

Oct 12, 2023

Michael J. Pomerville, 48, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023, due to complications following a recent surgery.

Born on May 4, 1975, in Watertown, NY, he was the son of Richard G. and Barbara J. (Collette) Pomerville.

Michael graduated from Carthage Central High School.  Following school he dedicated his career...

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