Obituaries

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...

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,...

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.

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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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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Mar 16, 2023

Darryl L. Martin, 70, of Watertown, NY and formerly of Felts Mills, NY, passed away on March 16, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on August 3, 1952, in Watertown, NY, son of the late Russell and Helen (Guga) Martin.  He graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1969.

Following school he...

Mar 14, 2023

James E. Adams, 75, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home where he was surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on June 15, 1947 in Watertown, NY son of the late Earl and Frances (Ravenhill) Adams. He attended Watertown schools.

He married Paula S. Everett of Watertown on October 7, 1972...

Feb 27, 2023

Anne M. (DeMarco) Randall, 99, a former resident at the St. Anthony's Apartments in Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 27, 2023 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since 2014. Anne was born on March 20, 1923 in Watertown, NY, daughter of James and Asunda Misercola DeMarco.  ...

Feb 27, 2023

Rodney K. Backus, 91, of Dexter, NY, passed away on February 27, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on January 1, 1932 in the Town of Lyme, NY, son of Charles and Mabel (Tracy) Backus.  He attended Perry School House in Dexter for two years prior to attending Dexter High School.

Rodney...

Feb 26, 2023

Rodney E. Bush, 84, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident.

He was born on February 23, 1939 in New Bremen, NY, son of Clifford and Margaret (Szucs) Bush.

Rodney entered the US Marine Corp on July 11, 1956 and was...