Obituaries

Mar 27, 2026

Elsie Mae Fulton, 88, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on April 5, 1937, in Saranac Lake, New York, the daughter of Cesaer and Imogene (Elliott) Patnode. Elsie graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1954. On April 28, 1956, she married Karl A. Fulton Jr. in Rome, New...

Mar 21, 2026

Daniel L. Chartrand, 68, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of his daughter and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Daniel was born on November 3, 1957, in Corning, New York, the son of Joseph C. and Mary E. (Benedict) Chartrand. He...

Mar 18, 2026

James C. Harberson Jr.

January 28, 1941 ~ March 18, 2026

Judge Jim Harberson loved life and was loved by those who lived it with him.

A husband, father, grandfather, jurist, and athlete, he passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He is remembered as a man of integrity, balance, and quiet strength whose life was defined by devotion to fairness, to excellence both professional and athletic, and above all, to his family.

Judge...

Mar 17, 2026

Theresa G. Ancona, 69, of Fort Drum, NY passed away peacefully March 17, 2026 at the Samaritan Medical Center. She was born April 7th, 1956, in Tennessee, the daughter of George and Mildred (Betscher) Hudak.

She later married Joseph Lump, and together they raised two children before their marriage ended in divorce but continued to have a...

Mar 17, 2026

Linda M. Andrus, 81, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on March 25, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Walter J. and Nelly (Owirka) Baronas Sr. Linda graduated from Dorchester High School in 1961.

She went on to work as a finance officer...

Mar 16, 2026

With broken hearts we share the passing of our Matriarch, Marie Chisholm on March 16, 2026.

Marie Vivian Call Chisholm was born on April 20, 1936, in Evans Mills, NY to William and Cecelia Lawton Call. In 1953, she graduated from the Evans Mills High School as the Salutatorian while attending school mornings only. Her afternoons were...

Mar 11, 2026

Donna Ellen Perry, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully March 11, 2026 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident. She was born on July 30, 1948, in Potsdam, NY, the daughter of Armond D. and Ellen J. (Rosenbarker) Perry.

Donna graduated from Edwards High School before continuing her education at Jefferson Community...

Mar 2, 2026

Patricia H. Narum, 75, of Calcium, New York, passed away at her home on March 2, 2026.

She was born on October 2, 1950, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Robert and Gladys Streeter LaVancha. Patricia earned her GED. Following her education, she worked as a seamstress at Venus Swimwear for many years. Later working in...

Feb 23, 2026

Timothy E. Kelly, 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by his beloved family.

Tim was born on December 26, 1940, in Ogdensburg, New York, the son of John W. and Lillian (Merry) Kelly. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1958 and continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. In...

Feb 23, 2026

Terri Lynn Chenoweth, 57, of Watertown, passed away February 17, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY following complications of a genetic liver disease.

Terri was born on June 7, 1968, the daughter of Kendrick and Mary (Gill) Grosse. She graduated from Carthage High School and went on to dedicate many years of service as a...

Feb 22, 2026

Penelope M. "Penny" Shoen, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at her home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 4, 1945, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Gerald and Mary (Stewart) Busler. Penny attended Watertown High School. On April 28, 1962,...

Feb 19, 2026

Robert E. Pack, 67, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.

He was born on September 7, 1958, in Manhattan, the son of James and Rebecca Mae (Hall) Pack. Robert attended school in Manhattan. Following his education, he began his career as a cook...

Feb 17, 2026

George A. Hawver III, 86, of Black River, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 31, 1939, in Hudson, NY, George was the son of George A. Hawver II and Dorothy (Crosby) Hawver. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1957, where he was a celebrated...

Feb 16, 2026

Watertown, NY — Steven Guy Henson, 69, of Watertown, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Steven was born on October 13, 1956, in Oakland, California, the son of Neal and  Catherine (Lukhe) Henson. He graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland, California. Following school, Steven began a lifelong career as a truck driver,...

Feb 13, 2026

Linda M. Simmons, 56, of Carthage, passed away on February 13, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 17, 1969, in Ogdensburg, she was the daughter of Clark L. and Shirley J. (McPherson) Simmons Sr. She was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy. Following her education, Linda worked for various local businesses in kitchen management before beginning a...

Feb 12, 2026

Emery W. Shaw, 84, of Watertown, New York, passed away on February 12, 2026.

He was born on July 25, 1941, in Woodville, New York, the son of Roy and Marjorie (Knight) Shaw. Emery graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1959.

Emery dedicated many years to his work as a mechanic. He was employed...

Feb 11, 2026

Sergeant First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

March 1, 1947 – February 11, 2026

Sergeant First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 78, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.

Willie was...

Feb 8, 2026

William "Bill" Corcoran Stage, 79, of Watertown, NY, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Bill was born on September 17, 1946, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of William and Dorothy Reinetta (Corcoran) Stage. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1965 and proudly entered the United States Navy on September 25, 1966. During his service, he was...

Feb 5, 2026

Christina Lee Lacey, 46, of Watertown, NY, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center following a brief but courageous battle with cancer over the past year.

Christina was born on August 25, 1979, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Michael D. Mahoney and Debra Evans Mahoney.

Christina attended Watertown High School. Following...

Feb 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jose Luis "Tuto" Negron October 11, 1951 – February 2, 2026

Jose Luis "Tuto" Negron, 74, of Watertown, New York, formerly of San Juan, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Known to many simply as Luis, he was a man whose warmth, humor, and gentle spirit left a lasting mark...