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Diane L. Wood
May 19, 2023
Diane L. Wood, 68, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 22, 2023, at University Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born on November 10, 1954, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Gerald and Mildred (Mushtare) Wood.
She went to live at Rome State School at age 5. In 1975, she came to live at the Jefferson Rehabilitation...
Winifred Partridge
May 17, 2023
Winifred Partridge, 97, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
She was born on July 23, 1925, in Hollywood, CA, daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Hansgen) Powell. Her father passed away at a very early age...
Martin R. Horeth
May 14, 2023
Martin R. Horeth, 70, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away May 14, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on June 10, 1952 in Watertown, NY, son of Martin and Rose (Wolfe) Horeth. Martin graduated from Watertown High School. Following school he worked various jobs in the area. He then became an electrician working for...
Douglas A. Snyder
May 12, 2023
Douglas A. Snyder, 82, of Adams, NY, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence.
He was born on May 24, 1940 son of Harvey and Catherine (Pasternack) Snyder. He attended Copenhagen Central School. Following school he served in the Army Reserves for eight years.
He married Freda Dier...
Brenda J. Baker
May 11, 2023
Brenda J. Baker, 73, of the Town of Brownville, NY, passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home. It was her wish to be cremated and the family is having a Celebration of Life at the "family farm" 18799 Allen Road on Saturday May 20th from...
Joseph W. "Bill" Howland
May 11, 2023
Joseph W. "Bill" Howland, 82, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on May 28, 1940 in Watertown, NY, son of Joseph E. and Oleta (Farrell) Howland. Bill graduated from Watertown High School and Jefferson Community College with an Associate's Degree.
He married Judith A....
Dennis C. Constance
May 10, 2023
Dennis C. Constance, 62, of Sandy Creek, NY, passed away May 10, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on July 2, 1960 in Watertown, NY, son of Vernal and Navella (VanDuser) Constance. He graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1978. He went to SUNY Oswego where he studied music.
Dennis has...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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.
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
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...
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