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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Wiliam J. Paul Jr.
Nov 14, 2022
William J. Paul Jr., 61, of Copenhagen, NY, passed away November 14, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on March 9, 1961, in Watertown, NY, son of William J. and Olive (Hubbard) Paul. William attended school in Carthage, NY.
In September of 1993, he married Peggy Fuller from Carthage in Burrville, NY. ...
Alicha M. St Croix
Nov 13, 2022
Alicha M. St Croix, 22, of Plattsburgh, NY and formerly of Watertown and Chaumont, NY, passed away November 13, 2022 at the Massachusetts General Hospital following complications from giving birth.
She was born on August 21, 2000, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Adam and Shannon (Exford) St Croix. Alicha graduated from Thousand Islands High School and while...
Daniel C. Hall
Nov 13, 2022
Daniel C. Hall, 88, of Brownville, NY passed away November 13, 2022 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, NY where he had been a resident.
Born on April 20, 1934 in Oswego, NY, son of Daniel C. and Minerva (Smith) Hall, he graduated from Watertown High School.
He married Patricia Timmerman on December 31, 1955...
Marguerite A. Bush
Nov 12, 2022
Marguerite A. Bush, 76, passed away on November 12, 2022 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident.
She was born on November 4, 1946, in Watertown, NY, daughter of George H. and Marguerite (Bourgoin) Bush, and she graduated from WHS in 1964.
Marguerite worked as a sales clerk for several stores...
Charles Gaylord Kerr
Nov 11, 2022
Charles Gaylord Kerr, 79, of Star Lake, NY, passed away November 11, 2022 at Clifton Fine Hospital.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 17th at the Woodland Cemetery in Fine, NY.
He was born on December 22, 1942 in Gouverneur,...
Patsy A. Randall
Nov 10, 2022
Patsy A. Randall, 86, of Philadelphia, NY, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022 at the Carthage Area Hospital.
She was born on May 4, 1936 in Theresa, NY, daughter of Raymond F. and Ruth H. (Morse) Robinson. Patsy attended school in Theresa, NY until she left early to help on the family farm and work at...
Wayne D. Liscomb
Nov 7, 2022
Wayne D. Liscomb, 65, Antwerp, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 7th, 2022, at the Gouverneur Hospital.
He was born in Gouverneur, New York on April 14, 1957, the son of Neil and Betsy (Alberry) Liscomb.
After leaving Indian River High School, he entered the United States Army in 1975 and was stationed in...
Gary T. Durdon
Nov 7, 2022
Gary T. Durdon,79, Watertown, passed away Monday morning, November 7, 2022, at his home.
Gary was born in Ogdensburg, New York on June 8, 1943, the son of Nicholas and Geraldine (Walker) Higgins.
He married Kathleen Mae Sullivan on October 28, 1961, his true love of 61 years. If you asked him he would have...
M. Jeannette Frank
Nov 4, 2022
M. Jeannette Frank, 85, passed on Thursday, November 4, 2022, peacefully at her home in Chesapeake, Va.
Jeannette was born March 26, 1937, in Pitcairn, N.Y. to Chester and Hattie Scott. She grew up in rural St. Lawrence County with four siblings. Both of Jeannette's parents passed away before she graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1954....
Carol E. Dixon
Nov 4, 2022
Carol E. Burker Dixon, 81, went to heaven on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St. Watertown. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial...
Richard W. Lapp
Nov 4, 2022
Richard W. Lapp, 77, a resident at Kamargo Apartments in Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022 at Claxton Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg, NY.
He was born on November 14, 1944 in Watertown, NY, son of Charles and Altha (Brower) Lapp. He graduated from Watertown High School.
Following school, he worked various...
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