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...
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
