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Charles A. Wilcox

Charles A. Wilcox

Aug 10, 2023

Charles A. Wilcox, 79, of Watertown, NY passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 from a brief illness, at his home where he was surrounded by family.

He was born on November 23, 1943, in Watertown, NY, son of Alfred S. and Dorothy (Wagoner) Wilcox.  He graduated from Adams High School in 1961.

During high...

Lily E. Brigham

Lily E. Brigham

Aug 9, 2023

Lily E. Brigham, 11, of Antwerp, New York, passed away on August 9, 2023, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. She was born on August 29, 2011, in Watertown, New York, the cherished daughter of Jason and Cindy Lewis Brigham.

Lily was a bright and spirited young soul, a student at Indian River High Middle School, where...

Janice Ann Crabb

Janice Ann Crabb

Aug 8, 2023

Janice Ann Crabb, 84,  of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown.

Born on October 15, 1939, in Watertown, she was the daughter of Henrik and Emmaline Beckwith Nielsen. Janice graduated from Black River High School in 1957 and later married Donald G. Crabb on December 26, 1963,...

Numeriano Valerio Pador

Numeriano Valerio Pador

Aug 6, 2023

Numeriano Valerio Pador, 88, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

He was born on July 27, 1935 in Altavas, Aklan, Philippines, son of Andres and Maria Salome Valerio Pador.  He graduated from high school and college in the Philippines.

He married Angelina Bermudo on...

Gary M. Kirch

Gary M. Kirch

Aug 3, 2023

Gary M Kirch, 78, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 1, 1945, son of Max and Dorothy (Mott) Kirch, he graduated from General Brown High School in 1963.

In 1968, Gary was drafted into the...

Evelyn I Scales

Evelyn I Scales

Jul 29, 2023

Evelyn I Scales, 95, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since 2015.

She was born on January 17, 1928 in Adams, NY, daughter of Melvin and Florence (Snyder) Scales.  She graduated from Lyme Central School.

Evelyn was a homemaker.  She resided in Watertown...

Yung Ja "Jeannie" Schorr

Yung Ja "Jeannie" Schorr

Jul 29, 2023

WATERTOWN, NY- Yung Ja "Jeannie" Schorr, 88, of 640 LeRay St., Watertown passed away on Saturday July 29, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center, with family and friends at her bedside.

She was born on March 2, 1935 in Wonsan, Hamkyung, Num-Do, Korea, daughter of Ryun Sun Shin and Lee Shin.

Jeannie had a remarkable...

Donald G. Smiley

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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