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Keitha Marks

Keitha Marks

Dec 17, 2022

Keitha Marks, formerly of 327 West Grove Street, Dexter, NY, died December 17, 2022 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown NY.

She was born March 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Allen and Gwyneth Rowland Martin and graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1941.  She married Howard M. Marks January 8, 1945.  Howard died March 2, 2018....

Thomas D. Squires

Thomas D. Squires

Dec 17, 2022

Thomas D. Squires,77 , formerly of NNY, passed away on December 17, 2022 at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL.

He was born on October 29, 1945 in Watertown, NY son of Donald and Doris Squires.  Tom graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1963, Oswego State in 1967, he attended Wadham's Hall in Ogdensburg...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Gerstenschlager

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Gerstenschlager

Dec 17, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Gerstenschlager, 88, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022 at her home under the care of her loving family and with the assistance of Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on April 1, 1934, daughter of Raymond and Genevieve (Beahan) Altmire at Mercy Hospital in Watertown, NY. She graduated from Watertown High...

Charles A. Miller

Charles A. Miller

Dec 16, 2022

Charles A. Miller, 70, of Copenhagen, NY, passed away on December 16, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on April 12, 1952 in Watertown, NY, son of George and Betty (Spink) Miller, and he attended Brownville schools.

Mr. Miller was a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Rutland Highway Department for...

Everett W. Corliss

Everett W. Corliss

Dec 15, 2022

Everett W. Corliss, 87, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully at his home where he was being cared for by his family and his personal caretaker, Maddie, and with the assistance of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on October 8, 1935 in Newberry, VT, son of William A. and Jennie E. (Thurston) Corliss.  He graduated...

Robert J. Thomas

Robert J. Thomas

Dec 12, 2022

Robert J. "Birdie" Thomas, 64, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2022, where he was under the care of his loving family with the help of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Robert was born on August 28, 1958, in Watertown, NY, son of Robert and Beverly (Roach) Thomas.  He graduated from Sackets...

Art B Pierce

Art B Pierce

Dec 5, 2022

Art B. Pierce, 80, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on May 5, 1942 in Watertown, NY, son of Arles and Eleanor (Beardon) Pierce, he graduated from Watertown High School.

He worked at Play Mor Bowling Lanes as an assistant manager for many...

Ellen "Connie" Frost

Ellen "Connie" Frost

Dec 3, 2022

Ellen "Connie" Frost, 95, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

She was born on November 28, 1927 in Tylerville, NY, daughter of Samuel D. and Inez C. Lortie Ralph.  She graduated from West Carthage High School in 1944 and Watertown School of Commerce in...

James C. Davidson

James C. Davidson

Dec 3, 2022

James Clifford Davidson, born in Seattle, Washington on September 11, 1943 to Clifford and Joyce (Whitman)  passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022.  Jimmy, as he was affectionately known, is survived by his wife, Erna, his sister Judy Gregston, his son John, and his daughters Joyce and Jamie.  He was also the proud grandfather and great...

Marieann F. Stowell

Marieann F. Stowell

Dec 3, 2022

Marieann F. Stowell, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022 at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Rome, NY where she had been a resident.

Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 9th at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter. Burial will be held 2 p.m., May 4th at...

Suzanne E. (Blount)  Bartlett

Suzanne E. (Blount) Bartlett

Nov 30, 2022

Suzanne E. Bartlett (nee Blount) passed away at the Samaritan Medical Center on June 28, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Sue (as she was known to her many friends) was born on June 14,1956 in Watertown, NY to Floyd Thomas Blount and Evie Blount (nee Benson) in Sandy Creek, NY and lived her...

Chris N. Laforty

Chris N. Laforty

Nov 30, 2022

Chris N. LaForty, 74, of Brownville passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on June 17, 1948, in Watertown, NY, the son of Charles and Marion (Sibley) LaForty.

Chris graduated from General Brown High School...

Helen A. Johnson

Helen A. Johnson

Nov 29, 2022

Helen A. Johnson, 91, passed away November 29, 2022 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident.

She was born on July 30, 1931 in Watertown, NY, daughter of John and Sophie Hladun and she graduated from Watertown High School in 1948.  She married Roderick Johnson on November 21, 1952, together the couple had...

Steven L. Long

Steven L. Long

Nov 29, 2022

Steven L. Long, 53, formerly of Pillar Point, NY, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2022 at his home in Brunswick, GA.

He was born on March 5, 1969 in Phoenix, AZ, son of Larry Long and Denise Wade.  He attended school in Phoenix, AZ.

Steven entered the US Army in 1987 in Washington State....

Eleanor Fralick

Eleanor Fralick

Nov 27, 2022

Eleanor Fralick, 91, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

She was born on June 24, 1931, daughter of Carl and Winifred (Boulton) Brass.  She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School.

She married Lloyd Fralick on January 29,1950.

Eleanor was a...

Andrew J. Hermanowski

Andrew J. Hermanowski

Nov 19, 2022

ANDREW J. HERMANOWSKI, AGE 63, OF FELTS MILLS, NY PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HIS HOME ON NOVEMBER 19, 2022 SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVING FAMILY.

ANDY WAS BORN ON MARCH 10, 1959, IN HEMPSTEAD, LONG ISLAND, NY, THE SON OF THE LATE JOHN AND CAROLYN (COYLE) HERMANOWSKI.  AFTER HIS FAMILY RELOCATED TO THE NORTH COUNTRY IN 1974, ANDY...

Joan T. Ganter

Joan T. Ganter

Nov 19, 2022

Joan T. Ganter

On November 19, 2022, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to so many passed at the age of 86. She was the CEO of the Ganter family and was instrumental in supporting and influencing so many members of our family. Joan raised eight children and was known as "Mema" to her grandchildren and great...

Joshua A. Morgan

Joshua A. Morgan

Nov 17, 2022

Joshua A. Morgan, 46, retired army medic of Theresa NY, passed away on November 17, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on October 21, 1976, in Peoria, Illinois, son of Kenneth and Sharon (Dotzert) Morgan.  Josh, beloved Dad, Husband, Brother, Son and Veteran was predeceased by his father, Kenny Morgan.   Joshua...

John A. Oberton

John A. Oberton

Nov 16, 2022

John A. Oberton, 77, of Perkasie, PA and formerly of Philadelphia, NY, passed away November 16, 2022 in Pennsylvania.

He was born on October 10, 1945, in Sellersville, PA, son of John J. and Myrtle M. (Leister) Oberton, and he graduated from Indian River High School in 1963. John entered the US Air Force on July 5, 1963...

Linda L. Hautamaki

Linda L. Hautamaki

Nov 16, 2022

Linda L. Hautamaki, 73, of Trout Creek, Michigan, passed away November 16, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Dexter, NY.

She was born on March 5, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter of Daniel R. and Dora (Brownell) Pifer.

She graduated from Clarkston High School in Michigan in 1967.  Following school, she married Ronald...

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