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Anne M. (Demarco)  Randall

Anne M. (Demarco) Randall

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.  ...

Rodney K. Backus

Rodney K. Backus

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...

Rodney E. Bush

Rodney E. Bush

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...

Delmer C Connell

Delmer C Connell

Feb 23, 2023

Delmer C. Connell, 96, of Dexter, NY passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident since 2020.

He was born on October 6, 1926 in Watertown, NY son of Clifford and Hazel (Stacey) Connell.

He married Frances H. Crump on April 26, 1952 in Clayton,...

Louwana J. Nefsey

Louwana J. Nefsey

Feb 20, 2023

Louwana J. Nefsey, 74, of Glen Park, NY, passed away February 20, 2023 at her home where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 8, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of Troy and Myrtle (Sanders) Bell, she attended school in Georgia.   Louwana moved to Watertown...

Michael D. Mccargar

Michael D. Mccargar

Feb 20, 2023

Michael D. McCargar, 68, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 29, 1954 in Watertown, NY, son of Cliffton and Beverly (Villeneuve) McCargar.

Michael married Patricia McIntyre on July 12, 1980, in Sackets Harbor, where...

Dolores P. Fawdry

Dolores P. Fawdry

Feb 17, 2023

Dolores P. "Dee" Fawdry, 86, formerly Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. She had resided at the Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Rome since September of 2021.

She was born on August 24, 1936 in Gouverneur, NY, the daughter of Carlton and Irene (Forton) Staie. She attended a multitude of schools in...

Leon C. "Tupper" Luman

Leon C. "Tupper" Luman

Feb 14, 2023

Leon C. "Tupper" Luman, 81, of Dexter, NY, passed away February 14, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Born on November 7, 1941 in Saranac Lake, son of Raymond and Catherine (Miner) Luman, he attended school in Tupper Lake, NY.  He entered the US Army on January 15, 1964 and...

Wendy J. Lawrence

Wendy J. Lawrence

Feb 13, 2023

Wendy J. Lawrence 63, formerly of Sackets Harbor NY, passed away peacefully at her home in Sarasota FL, on February 13, 2023.  Born on August 29, 1959 in Watertown NY.

Wendy was a 1977 graduate of Carthage Central School and pursued a career in Cosmetology where she worked for several years in the Watertown area before relocating...

Alberta Touron

Alberta Touron

Feb 12, 2023

Alberta May Touron, 102, passed away February 12, 2023, at Hospice of Jefferson County. She was the widow of Charles Oliver Touron, the love of her life. They shared many, many wonderful decades of marriage together.

Born in Hermon, NY, she was the daughter of Fred and Mamie Gladle. She attended school in Ogdensburg, NY. Alberta was...

Kenneth "Ronnie" Granger

Kenneth "Ronnie" Granger

Feb 10, 2023

Kenneth "Ronnie" Granger, 85, of Watertown, NY, passed away February 10, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on October 17, 1937 in Watertown, NY, son of Kenneth W. and Theresa C. (Gilligan) Granger.  He attended Watertown Schools leaving school during the tenth grade to work at a local gas station in Watertown.  He then...

Alice Filitrault

Alice Filitrault

Feb 3, 2023

On 30 January 2023, Alice K. Filiatrault, formerly of Black River, Ogdensburg, Deferiet and Carthage, NY, went to Heaven. Surely, her only child and love of her life, Mike was waiting for her at Heaven's gate. Mike passed in March 2020.

Alice was born 19 March 1926 to the late Harley Carney and Helen Crain Carney and...

Marilyn (Burnup)  Hanlon

Marilyn (Burnup) Hanlon

Feb 2, 2023

Marilyn (Burnup) Hanlon, 96, of Black River, NY, passed away on February 2, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

She was born on April 21, 1926 at the family farm on the LaFave Road in Black River, NY, the daughter of Robert B. and Frances Burnup.   Marilyn walked to the school in Black River from first...

Maureen J. Graham

Maureen J. Graham

Feb 1, 2023

Maureen J. Graham, 94, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 at her home.

She was born on August 21, 1928 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Louis B. and Hylda (Clark) Heselden.

Maureen  graduated from Watertown High School in 1946 and following high school she attended the Watertown Business School of Commerce. ...

Robert J. Marlow

Robert J. Marlow

Jan 28, 2023

Robert J. Marlow, 72, of Potsdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence in  Watertown, NY.

Bobby was born on June 15, 1950, the son of  the late Carl and Ruth (Fountain) Marlow.

Among his survivors are his sister, Margaret...

Christine M. (Peckham)  Hine

Christine M. (Peckham) Hine

Jan 20, 2023

Christine Mary (Peckham) Hine.  Born in Brownville, NY October 23, 1947, passed away at St. Josephs hospital January 20, 2023 of influenza.

Christine was born and raised in Brownville, NY. She graduated from General Brown High School in 1967 where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad.  She graduated from Bridgeport University in 1972.  Later in...

William L. “Bill” Couchman

William L. “Bill” Couchman

Jan 19, 2023

William L. "Bill" Couchman, 90, of Three Mile Bay, NY passed away January 19, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Nursing Home where he had been a resident since 2018.

He was born on December 6, 1932 in Rochester, NY son of Roy and Ruth (Radley) Couchman.

He entered the US Air Force on December 6,...

Sammy R. Tufo

Sammy R. Tufo

Jan 18, 2023

Sammy R. Tufo, 70, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed January 18, 2023 at his home in Florida with his wife Lisa and son Ben by his side.

He was born on January 7, 1953, son of the late Benny and Jenny Tufo. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1972 and he enjoyed playing baseball from a...

Sharon D. Mack

Sharon D. Mack

Jan 15, 2023

Sharon D. Mack, 75, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away January 15, 2023 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center.

Born on November 29, 1947 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of Morris A. and Beatrice (Morse) Klock, she graduated from Gouverneur High School. Sharon then attended college to become a news and cartoon illustrator.

Following school she entered the...

Michelle E. (Lamon)  Adams

Michelle E. (Lamon) Adams

Jan 13, 2023

Michelle E. (Lamon) Adams, 64, of Fredonia, Kansas and formally of Dexter, New York passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Fredonia Regional Hospital.

Michelle Eileen Adams was born on November 29, 1958, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Gilbert Lamon and Marion (Walrath) Lamon. She grew up in New York and graduated in 1976 from...

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