Donald G. Smiley
Jul 28, 2023
Donald G Smiley, 76, of Bradenton, Fla. and formerly of Philadelphia, NY, passed away at his home in Bradenton on July 28,2023.
Don was born November 22,1947 and graduated from Indian River School in 1965.
No memorial service is planned. If you would like to honor his memory you can donate in his name to...
Constance (Sayers) Davison
Jul 23, 2023
Constance (Sayers) Davison was born July 17, 1939, the daughter of Margaret (Gleason) and John Frances Sayers, better known as Jack. After the death of her mother at a very young age, Jack married Olive (Polly) Kilbourn McComber. Connie graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart, Robert C. Davison on August 24, 1957...
Jimmy D. Paige Sr.
Jul 21, 2023
Jimmy (Jim) D. Paige, 78, Brownville, passed away July 21, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness.
Jim was born April 17, 1945 in Watertown, NY, son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Moran) Paige, and attended Watertown school. He graduated from the Police Academy in 1966 and entered...
Patricia H. Merkel
Jul 20, 2023
Patricia H. Merkel, 64, of Black River, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2023 at her home.
She was born on September 19, 1958 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of Glenn W. and Frances C. (Countryman) Miller. She attended school in Gouverneur.
Patricia held various jobs over the years. She worked most recently at McDonald's...
Mary Rita Gracey
Jul 18, 2023
Mary Rita Gracey, 94, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, at Carthage Area Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 10, 1929, in Pamelia, New York, to the late Napoleon and Eva Perault-Aubin.
After graduating from Copenhagen High School, Rita began her career at the Olga Knitting...
Tricia Lynn Johnson
Jul 17, 2023
Tricia Lynn Johnson, 41, of Glen Park, NY, passed away on July 17, 2023 following a brief illness.
She was born on August 15, 1981 daughter of Lynn L. and Mildred I. Johnson and Lanie L. Clark. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1999. She worked various jobs in the local area and most recently for...
Lucille A. Marvin
Jul 13, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lucille (Pound) Marvin of Dexter, NY, who passed away on July 13, 2023, at the age of 80.
Lucille was born in Watertown, NY on May 28, 1943, the daughter of P. Vincent Pound and Dorothy Pound. She graduated from General Brown High School in 1961...
Sally A. Rickard
Jul 13, 2023
Sally A. Rickard, 89, of Watertown and Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.
She was born on January 19, 1934 in Watertown, NY daughter of Lloyd J and Rosamond (Brown) Ball.
She attended Lyme Central School and graduated from Philadelphia High School...
Raymond "Mikey" Come Jr.
Jul 9, 2023
Raymond "Mikey" Come Jr., 37, of Watertown, NY, passed away July 9, 2023 at his home.
He was born on June 12, 1986 in Monterey, California, son of Raymond M. Come Sr. and Crystal L. Seymour. Mikey attended Watertown High School. Following school he worked various jobs in the local area including JAIN Irrigation, Construction and installing...
Garry Thomas Putnam
Jul 6, 2023
Garry Thomas Putnam, 59, of Copenhagen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2023 following a heart attack.
He was born on December 9, 1963 in Fort Gordon, GA, son of Ivan Arthur and Kathleen Ella (Kenney) Putnam. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1983.
Following school he began working as a driver for...
Diana C Gries
Jun 30, 2023
Diana C. Gries, 76, of Paddy Hill, NY, passed away June 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born on August 11, 1946 in Carthage, NY., daughter of Biney Barnes and adopted by Garfield R and Anna G. (Richmire) Gaebel. She graduated from Carthage Central School in 1965.
She married Ervin Miller Sr., together they...
Imelda Jean Williams
Jun 29, 2023
Imelda Jean Williams, 95, a resident at the Samaritan Summit Village passed away June 29, 2023.
Born on December 10, 1927 in Clayton, NY, daughter of Harry and Mildred Bates Christie, Jean graduated from Evans Mills High School in 1945. She then attended Jefferson Community College, where she studied library science.
She married John F....
Jacquelyn Mosher
Jun 26, 2023
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Mosher, 89, of 34638 Schwendy Dr., Carthage passed away June 26, 2023 at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.
Born on July 31, 1933, in Elmira, NY, daughter of Theus F. Dickerson and Madeline (Wicks) Dickerson, she graduated from Southside High School in Elmira, NY.
Jackie married Wayne Mosher ...
Margaret E. Heaslip
Jun 25, 2023
Margaret E. Heaslip, 91, of Watertown, NY, passed away June 25, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since October of 2019.
She was born on May 20, 1932 in New York City, daughter of Alton L. and Margaret R. (Schwabauer) Seaburg. Margaret and her family moved to Madrid, NY in July...
Katherine Timerman
Jun 25, 2023
Katherine Timerman, 84, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence.
She was born on November 11, 1938, in Clayton, NY, daughter of Frank Bond and Bertha Plato, she attended Clayton High School. Following school she worked at Faichney's in Watertown.
Katherine married Gordon Timerman on...
Katherine A. "Kay" O'Brien
Jun 18, 2023
Katherine A. "Kay" O'Brien, 82, of Watertown, NY, passed away June 18, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on September 14, 1940, in Rodman, NY, daughter of Elizabeth "Betty" Lortie Florentine. She graduated from Lowville Academy in 1958. Following school she studied at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in September of 1961....
Mary Jane Derrigo
Jun 15, 2023
Mary Jane Derrigo, 89, of 262 Bellew Avenue, Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence at the Ellis Farm.
She was born on October 28, 1933 in Watertown, NY daughter of George Manigold and Theresa Bushnell. Mary Jane graduated from Watertown High School.
She married the...
June E (Lake) Downs
Jun 13, 2023
June E. Lake Downs, 90, formerly of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at Morningstar Adult Care and Nursing Home in Oswego NY where she had been a resident.
June was born on June 1, 1933, the daughter of Blanche Harriman Lake and Robert Lake. June attended Watertown schools and married Howard Downs. ...
Polly A. Bates
Jun 11, 2023
Polly A. Bates peacefully passed away in her sleep on June 11, 2023, at the age of 78. For the past six years, Polly battled dementia, which progressed to Alzheimer's disease, gradually erasing her memories and rendering her dependent on dedicated caregivers. Polly's journey was a testament to resilience, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and strength....
Susan N Bracewell
Jun 10, 2023
Susan N. Bracewell, 49, of Watertown, NY, passed away on June 10, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer.
She was born on October 26, 1973 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Murrah and Yvonne (Smith) Murray. Susan grew up in Black River and graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1991.
Following high school Susan...
