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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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Marilyn  "Toddy" K. Eveleigh

Marilyn "Toddy" K. Eveleigh

Apr 30, 2023

Marilyn K. "Toddy" Eveleigh, 83, of Brownville, NY, passed away April 30, 2023, at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 21, 1939, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of Gaylord and Muriel (Mattraw) Hoselton.

She graduated from Brownville-Glen Park High School in 1956. The following year, she graduated from beautician...

Dawn M. Tuttle

Dawn M. Tuttle

Apr 29, 2023

Dawn M. Tuttle, 73, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed away April 29, 2023 at the Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse, where she had been a resident since 2015.

A calling hour will be held 11 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, May 4th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  The funeral service will immediately...

Lisa Marie (O'Riley)  Gallo

Lisa Marie (O'Riley) Gallo

Apr 27, 2023

Lisa Marie (O'Riley) Gallo, 63, of Watertown, NY, passed away April 27, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center.

Calling hours will be held 10 a.m. to Noon and 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 1st at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

The funeral service will immediately follow the...

Donald A. Davis

Donald A. Davis

Apr 26, 2023

Donald A. Davis, 85, of Lowville, NY, passed away April 26, 2023 at Lewis County General Hospital.

He was born on March 21, 1938, in LaFargeville, NY, son of Roland A. and Flossie Davis and he attended LaFargeville High School.

He worked on Stevenson Farm for many years before working for the Town of Pamelia,...

Maurice D Canaan

Maurice D Canaan

Apr 24, 2023

Maurice D. Canaan, 63, of Watertown, NY, passed away on April 24, 2023 at the home of his daughter in Watertown, where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County

He was born on December 24, 1959 in Watertown, NY, son of Gerald and Marcella LaVancha Canaan.  He graduated from IHC.

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Gary R. Exford

Gary R. Exford

Apr 22, 2023

Gary R. Exford, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away April 22, 2023 at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 11, 1946 in Carthage, NY son of Leland and Allison (Fleming) Exford, and he attended Carthage Central School.

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James A. West

James A. West

Apr 17, 2023

James A. West, 86, of Chaumont, NY, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 1, 1936 in the Village of Chaumont, NY, son of the late Michael and Anna (Branche) West.  Jim graduated from Lyme Central School.

He married Ann M. Chavoustie...

Angela J. Besaw

Angela J. Besaw

Apr 13, 2023

Angela J. Besaw, 57, of Watertown, NY, passed away on April 13, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center following a long battle with cancer.

She was born on March 11, 1966 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Robert and Carolyn Besaw.

Angela has resided most of her life in Cheyenne, Wyoming where she was a homemaker. ...

Ronald E. Sampson Jr.

Ronald E. Sampson Jr.

Apr 10, 2023

Ronald E. Sampson Jr., 61, of Adams, NY, passed away peacefully at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse following a brief battle with cancer.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  It was Ronald's wish to be cremated and burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

He was born on...

Gerald Douglas Webb

Gerald Douglas Webb

Apr 10, 2023

Gerald Douglas Webb, 73, of Black River, NY, passed away April 10, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  It was Gerald's wish to be cremated and he will be entombed in Arlington National Cemetery.

He was born on November 24, 1949 in Watertown, NY, son of the...

Collins F. Kellogg Sr.

Collins F. Kellogg Sr.

Apr 8, 2023

Collins F. Kellogg Sr., (age 89), of Croghan, NY, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence.

He was born on June 23, 1933 in Lowville, NY, son of the late Kermit and Adeline (Barnes) Kellogg. He graduated from Lowville Academy and went on to Syracuse School of Forestry. While in...

Cassandra C. "Sandy" Cross

Cassandra C. "Sandy" Cross

Apr 8, 2023

Cassandra "Sandy" Clark Cross, (73) Watertown, NY, passed away April 8, 2023 after a brief illness at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. A memorial service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  A private family...

Constance L. Nichols

Constance L. Nichols

Apr 3, 2023

Constance L. Nichols, 74, of Chaumont, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 3, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on July 4, 1948 in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late Frank and Grace Evelyn (Eddy) Hogan.  She graduated from General Brown High School in 1967.

She married Stewart Nichols...

Gloria D. Thibault

Gloria D. Thibault

Apr 1, 2023

Gloria D. Calhoun Alberry Thibault, 82, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born on August 17, 1940, on Grindstone Island, New York, the daughter of Lewis and Helen (Cook) Calhoun.

Gloria married Robert Alberry in 1956. The couple operated a...

James Michael Moran

James Michael Moran

Mar 31, 2023

James Michael Moran, 82, of Brownville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on July 18, 1940 in Fulton, NY, son of the late James C. Moran and Margaret A. (Boland) Melfi.

James graduated from Fulton High School where he played football.  He continued playing football...

Edward J. Wasilewski

Edward J. Wasilewski

Mar 26, 2023

Edward J.Wasilewski, 87, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

He was born on May 21, 1935 in Manhattan, New York, the son of Edward J. and Alfreda (Bolynska) Wasilewski Sr.

Edward entered the United States Armed Forces and was stationed at...

Colleen M. Hester

Colleen M. Hester

Mar 23, 2023

Colleen M. Hester, 60, of Adams, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on October 4, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Daniel and Ruth (Bjornstad) Healy. Colleen graduated from Milwaukee, Wisconsin High School.

Colleen moved to Adams in 2016....

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