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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...
Watertown Elks Lodge #496 Memorial Sunday
Nov 1, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Watertown Elks Lodge #496 Memorial Sunday. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Robert A. Wiley
Oct 29, 2022
Robert A. Wiley, 74, of NYS Rt. 12 E, Cape Vincent, NY, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2022 at his home.
Calling hours will be held 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 3rd at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St, Watertown.
A Funeral Mass will...
Ronald J. Chapman
Oct 27, 2022
Ronald J. Chapman, 89, of Brownville, NY, passed away October 27, 2022 at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
He was born on June 25, 1933, in Brownville, NY, son of Harold and Genevieve Durham Chapman. He graduated from Brownville Glen Park High School.
He entered the US...
John Wagenaar
Oct 25, 2022
John (Johannes) Wagenaar, 92, of West Glenville, NY, passed away October 25, 2022 at the home of his daughter Rose.
John was born on August 14, 1930 in Den Helder, Netherlands, son of Okke and Francine (Van Domburg) Wagenaar.
He grew up in the Netherlands and received his education at St. Bavo Psychiatric Institute in...
Doris M. Olin
Oct 24, 2022
Doris M. Olin age 80, of Watertown, NY, passed October 24, 2022 at Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome, NY. Calling hours will be Saturday October 29, 2022 1-3 pm and 6-8pm at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St. Watertown. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday October 30th, 2022 at Hart &...
Ilene Clark Piché
Oct 21, 2022
Ilene Clark Piché, 90, of Watertown, NY, passed away on October 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She moved there in 2022 to be closer to her son.
Born on August 16, 1932, in LaFargeville, NY, daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Schaver) Clark, Ilene graduated from LaFargeville High School in 1949. She then became a telephone operator, supervisor...
Harold J. Gardner
Oct 21, 2022
Harold J. Gardner, 92, of the Town of Brownville, NY, passed away October 21, 2022 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where he had been a resident since September 19, 2022.
He was born on June 11, 1930 in Rochester, NY, son of Frank and Bertha (Schudt). Harold attended school in Rochester, NY. Following school, he entered...
Roy H. Avery
Oct 19, 2022
Roy H. Avery, 89, formerly of Watertown and Brennan's Beach, NY, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2022, at the home of his son in Tarpon Springs, FL.
He was born on February 15, 1933, in Watertown, NY, son of Henry and Vernice (Gilbo) Avery. Roy graduated from Watertown High School in 1951.
Roy was...
Ross L. Goodenough
Oct 16, 2022
Ross L Goodenough, 71, of Dexter, NY, passed away October 16, 2022, in Tupper Lake, NY. He was born on December 10, 1950, at Fort Belvoir Hospital in Virginia, son of the late Richard L. and Lillian I. (Kendrick) Goodenough. Ross graduated from West High School in Rochester. Following school, he entered the US Marines on March 27, 1969,...
Amanda L. Ferguson
Oct 16, 2022
Amanda L. Ferguson, 34, of Dexter, NY, passed away October 16, 2022, at the Samaritan Medical Center following her battle with cancer.
Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. The funeral service will immediately follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. at the funeral...
William T. Morris Iii
Oct 14, 2022
William T. Morris III, of Cape Vincent, NY passed away on October 14, 2022 at his home.
Born on May 27, 1959, in Watertown, NY, son of the late William T. and Corinne (DeShane) Morris Jr., he attended Watertown High School.
While attending high school he began working for the City of Watertown and he...
Kenith E. Dunham
Oct 8, 2022
Kenith E. Dunham, 62 , of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends, following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born on November 5, 1959, in Edgemoor, SC, son of Thomasene and Lola (White) Dunham. He graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1978...
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