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Chris A. Farrell

Chris A. Farrell

Jun 4, 2023

Chris A. Farrell, 57, of Cape Vincent passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after being involved in a tragic motorcycle accident.

He was born on June 22, 1965, in Watertown, NY, the son of David E. and June C. Farrell. Chris graduated from Thousand Islands High School in 1984 and then attended Jefferson Community College. After...

David William Howard Jr.

David William Howard Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

David William Howard Jr., 47, of Copenhagen, NY passed away June 2, 2023 at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1975 in Watertown, NY, son of David William and Cynthia A. (Hall) Howard Sr.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1993.

Following school he worked various jobs in the local area and...

Richard R. Green

Richard R. Green

Jun 2, 2023

Richard R. Green, 73, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, at the home of his daughter Charrie Green, in Watertown, NY where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on November 7, 1949, in Watertown, NY, son of Clinton V. and Grace S. (Murrock) Green.  He attended...

Donald C. Hutt I

Donald C. Hutt I

Jun 1, 2023

Donald C. "The Gravedigger" Hutt I, 69, of Watertown, NY passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on November 19, 1953, in Carthage, NY, son of Oscar and Norm (Hollenbeck) Hutt.  He graduated from Carthage Central High School

In his younger years Digger was a painter and...

Barry E. Adams

Barry E. Adams

May 28, 2023

Barry E. Adams, 61, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023 at his home where he was surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on April 4, 1962, in Watertown, NY, son of Raymond A. and Alice L. (Richards) Adams.  He attended General Brown High...

Pamela M. Kostyk

Pamela M. Kostyk

May 27, 2023

Pamela M. Kostyk,67, of Dexter, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2023 at her home.

She was born on September 10, 1955, in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late Keller Duane Marshall and Mary Jean Cummings Marshall. Pam graduated from Watertown High School in 1973. She then attended Jefferson Community College where she graduated with two...

Amanda F. Vincent

Amanda F. Vincent

May 24, 2023

Amanda F. Vincent, 38, of Watertown, NY, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2023 at her home.

She was born on February 15, 1985 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Randy and Cheryl (Gilligan) Vincent.  She attended Watertown High School.

Amanda enjoyed listening to music, watching tv, and playing games.  She loved spending time with her...

David Lee Benson Jr.

David Lee Benson Jr.

May 23, 2023

David Lee Benson Jr., 41, of Antwerp, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on May 23, 2023 at his home.

He was born on June 11, 1981 in Edmonds, WA, son of David L. and Ardis (Hashagen) Benson Sr.  A few months after he was born they moved to Petersburg, AK and lived there until 1992 when they...

David W. "Harry" Ambrose

David W. "Harry" Ambrose

May 22, 2023

David (Harry) Ambrose, 66, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 22, 2023, at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born February 14, 1957, in Watertown, NY, son of the late David M. and Althea (Teedie) Ambrose. David graduated from Carthage High...

Phyllis (Susie) I. Kidney

Phyllis (Susie) I. Kidney

May 21, 2023

Phyllis "Susie" I. Kidney, 72, of Dexter passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Carthage Area Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

Susie was born on September 30, 1950, in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada, the daughter of George and Phyllis Mertes Cummings.  She graduated from Goshen High School in 1969 and also graduated...

Diane L. Wood

Diane L. Wood

May 19, 2023

Diane L. Wood, 68, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 22, 2023, at University Hospital in Syracuse.

She was born on November 10, 1954, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Gerald and Mildred (Mushtare) Wood.

She went to live at Rome State School at age 5. In 1975, she came to live at the Jefferson Rehabilitation...

Winifred Partridge

Winifred Partridge

May 17, 2023

Winifred Partridge, 97, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born on July 23, 1925, in Hollywood, CA, daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Hansgen) Powell.  Her father passed away at a very early age...

Martin R. Horeth

Martin R. Horeth

May 14, 2023

Martin R. Horeth, 70, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away May 14, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on June 10, 1952 in Watertown, NY, son of Martin and Rose (Wolfe) Horeth.  Martin graduated from Watertown High School.  Following school he worked various jobs in the area.  He then became an electrician working for...

Douglas A. Snyder

Douglas A. Snyder

May 12, 2023

Douglas A. Snyder, 82, of Adams, NY, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence.

He was born on May 24, 1940 son of Harvey and Catherine (Pasternack) Snyder.  He attended Copenhagen Central School.  Following school he served in the Army Reserves for eight years.

He married Freda Dier...

Brenda J. Baker

Brenda J. Baker

May 11, 2023

Brenda J. Baker, 73, of the Town of Brownville, NY, passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home.  It was her wish to be cremated and the family is having a Celebration of Life at the "family farm" 18799 Allen Road on Saturday May 20th from...

Joseph W. "Bill" Howland

Joseph W. "Bill" Howland

May 11, 2023

Joseph W. "Bill" Howland, 82, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on May 28, 1940 in Watertown, NY, son of Joseph E. and Oleta (Farrell) Howland.  Bill graduated from Watertown High School and Jefferson Community College with an Associate's Degree.

He married Judith A....

Dennis C. Constance

Dennis C. Constance

May 10, 2023

Dennis C. Constance, 62, of Sandy Creek, NY, passed away May 10, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on July 2, 1960 in Watertown, NY, son of Vernal and Navella (VanDuser) Constance.  He graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1978.  He went to SUNY Oswego where he studied music.

Dennis has...

Richard E Torres

Richard E Torres

May 9, 2023

Richard Edward Torres, 66, of Dexter, NY, passed away May 9, 2023 at his home.

He was born on July 19, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA, son of Phillip M. and Consuelo B. (Beltran) Torres.  He graduated from La Puente High School in California.  Following school, he worked various jobs in the automotive industry.  He moved to...

Barbara A. Young

Barbara A. Young

May 4, 2023

Barbara A. Young, 93, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  It was her wish to be cremated and private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

She was born on...

Nancy A. Sprague

Nancy A. Sprague

May 3, 2023

Nancy A. Sprague, 86, of Dexter, NY, passed away May 3, 2023 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10th  in Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home.

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