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David Lamar Clark Sr.

David Lamar Clark Sr.

May 25, 2026

David Lamar Clark Sr., 87, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.

He was born on April 30, 1939, in Winter Haven, Florida, the son of John and Reather (Jackson) Clark. He graduated from high school in Florida and spent most of his life there....

Wayne E. Truesdell

Wayne E. Truesdell

May 24, 2026

Wayne E. Truesdell, 86, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2026.

He was born on October 17, 1939, in Burrville, New York, son of Ernest and Vivian (Fuller) Truesdell. Wayne graduated from Watertown High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army before continuing his service for several years with the...

Emily D. Queior

Emily D. Queior

May 20, 2026

DEXTER, NY — Emily D. Queior, 91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Emily was born on February 20, 1935, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Kenneth and Della (Blondin) Dodds. She married Leo Queior on May 6, 1955, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. The couple resided in...

Mary Ellen Card

Mary Ellen Card

May 14, 2026

Mary Ellen Card, 88, a resident of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 14, 2026.

She was born on June 18, 1937, in Harrisburg, New York, to Edward and Daisy (Northrup) Moody.

Mary attended Lowville Academy. Following her graduation in 1954, she worked as a factory worker at Beaverite and Climax until 1958. In 1956,...

Peggy A. Carr

Peggy A. Carr

May 5, 2026

Peggy A. Carr, 75, of Hermon, New York, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Gouverneur Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Peggy was born on April 23, 1951, in Newark, New York, the daughter of Donald and Estel Lee Macagg. She graduated from Harrisville Central School.

She was first married to Stewart Best, and together they had two children before...

Joshua Devin Richards

Joshua Devin Richards

May 3, 2026

Joshua Devin Richards, 26, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on September 11, 1999, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the son of Addison Mack and Jennifer (Ivey) Richards.

Joshua attended Watertown High School and, following his education, held various jobs...

Frank A Coccari

Frank A Coccari

Apr 30, 2026

Frank A. Coccari, 84, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on October 24, 1941, in New Jersey, where he was also raised and educated. Following high school, Frank was drafted into the United States Army, proudly serving his country for two years. He continued his military career with the...

Cynthia A. Goslin

Cynthia A. Goslin

Apr 29, 2026

Cynthia A. Goslin, 70, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, with her husband by her side.

She was born on August 9, 1955, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Frederick and Eleanor (Hatch) Miller. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1974.

Cynthia devoted her career to helping others in the medical field. She...

William G. Cratsenberg

William G. Cratsenberg

Apr 28, 2026

William G. Cratsenberg, 80, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

He was born on October 15, 1945, in Watertown, NY, the son of Ralph R. and Ethel N. (LaForty) Cratsenberg. William attended Copenhagen Central School and later continued his education at RIT.

On July 2, 1966, he married the love of...

Nancy Walsh Stafford

Nancy Walsh Stafford

Apr 26, 2026

Nancy Walsh Stafford, 70, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 13, 1955, in Saranac Lake, New York, the daughter of Francis M., Jr. and Eleanor (Buchholz) Walsh. She attended Carthage Central High School, graduating in 1973, and later attended Jefferson Community College.

She...

Lynn M. Calhoun

Lynn M. Calhoun

Apr 20, 2026

Lynn M. Calhoun, 65, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Lynn M. Calhoun, née Clough, was born on April 24, 1960, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Marilyn (Singleton) Clough. She attended Watertown High School.

She married Edward Calhoun on December 2, 1983, which ended...

Virginia Ruth Greenwood

Virginia Ruth Greenwood

Apr 5, 2026

Virginia Ruth Greenwood, 85, formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at her home in Aiken, South Carolina.

She was born October 16, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Robert and Ruth (Doane)  Spencer. She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School in 1958 and would later graduate from Jefferson Community College with an...

Elsie Mae Fulton

Elsie Mae Fulton

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...

Daniel L. Chartrand

Daniel L. Chartrand

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...

James C. Harberson Jr.

James C. Harberson Jr.

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...

Theresa G. Ancona

Theresa G. Ancona

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...

Linda M. Andrus

Linda M. Andrus

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...

Marie Chisholm

Marie Chisholm

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...

Donna E. Perry

Donna E. Perry

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...

Patricia H. Narum

Patricia H. Narum

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...

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