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Margaret E. Heaslip

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jacqueline H. Marino

Jacqueline H. Marino

Jun 10, 2023

Jacqueline H. Marino, 82, of Watertown passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Samaritan Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on October 13, 1940, in Watertown NY, the daughter of James and Wava Carpenter Derouin. She attended school in Sackets Harbor, NY.

She married Robert Marino on September...

Audrey M. Baker

Audrey M. Baker

Jun 10, 2023

Audrey M. Baker, 100, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on September 23, 1922, in Matilda, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Lloyd and Pearl Barkley.  She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School.  Following school she worked at the Watertown Daily Times and she was an aid...

Jeanne Louise Mitchell

Jeanne Louise Mitchell

Jun 8, 2023

Jeanne Louise Mitchell, 96, of Three Mile Bay, NY, passed away June 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 27, 1926 in Three Mile Bay, NY, daughter of John and Louise (Merchant) Hewitt.

She graduated from Lyme Central School in Chaumont, NY in 1944.  Following high school...

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...

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