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Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes

Aug 17, 2022

Michael J. Hayes passed away on August 17, 2022 under the care of Hospice in Orange City, Florida.

He was born April 29, 1965 in Watertown, NY to Richard Earle and Dorothy Jackson Hayes. He was the youngest of four and endlessly entertained his sisters with his high chair rendition of the Batman theme song. Michael had...

Cosmo C Ricca

Cosmo C Ricca

Aug 17, 2022

Cosmo C. Ricca, 25, of Adams and formerly of Sackets Harbor, passed away on August 17, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on June 1, 1997, in Burbank, California, beloved son to Micahel A. and Adrienne L. Brethen Ricca.  Cosmo loved the beaches of California, swimming in his grandparents pool and the endless music...

Judith A. Johnson

Judith A. Johnson

Aug 15, 2022

Judith Elayn Johnson, 75, passed away on May 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and her favorite view of Guffins Bay.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 Winthrop St. Watertown. A reception will follow at the Italian American Club, Watertown.

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Ralph J. Felicia

Ralph J. Felicia

Aug 11, 2022

Ralph J. Felicia, 79, of Adams Center, NY, passed away August 11, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on September 16, 1942 in Syracuse, NY, son of Sam and Nellie (Coella) Felicia.

Ralph has resided in Adams Center since 1996.  He was a self employed contractor working all over Jefferson County for...

Judith L. Lewis

Judith L. Lewis

Aug 3, 2022

Judith L. Lewis, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away August 3, 2022 at her home.

Born on October 16, 1944 in Springfield, Massachusetts, daughter of Bruce and Marion Buckley Brown, she attended Watertown High School.

She married Lawrence Barbara and together they had their daughter, the marriage ended in divorce.

Judy started a...

Roy J. Sauter

Roy J. Sauter

Jul 27, 2022

Roy J. Sauter, 92, formerly of Pillar Point and Black River, NY died July 27, 2022 at his home at the Ives Hill Retirement Community.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 5th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

A Funeral Mass will...

Barbara B. Burnup

Barbara B. Burnup

Jul 27, 2022

Barbara B. Burnup, 90, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 at her home.

She was born on February 9, 1932 in Evans Mills, NY, daughter of Carlton and Iva (Hawn) Beebe.  Barbara graduated from Evans Mills High School in 1949 and went on to graduate from the Watertown School of Commerce in 1950....

Pamela L. Eves

Pamela L. Eves

Jul 20, 2022

Pamela L. Eves, 53, of Watertown, NY, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 22, 1969, daughter of the late Brad Eves and Jan Besaw.  She attended Watertown High School and Jefferson Community College.

Pamela was a DJ and radio personality for multiple radio stations in the...

William E. Klock

William E. Klock

Jul 20, 2022

William E. Klock, 80, of Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 2, 1941 in Watertown, NY, son of the late Preston and  Madeline Klock.

Following high school he enlisted in the Navy in 1959 and...

Neil C Draper

Neil C Draper

Jul 19, 2022

Neil C. Draper, 83, formerly of Black River and West Carthage, NY, passed away at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm on July 19, 2022, where he had been a patient since April.

He was born on May 10, 1939 in the Town of Diana, NY, son of the late James and Zelma (Weeks)...

Robert Fournier

Robert Fournier

Jul 13, 2022

Robert I. Fournier,93, Brownville, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13,2022 at the Carthage Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Carthage, NY.

He was born on January 1, 1929, in Watertown, NY, the son of Irvin and Elsie (Hodkinson) Fournier. He attended schools in Watertown and Lyme.

Robert married Viola Holbrook on March 28, 1954,...

Joseph H. Bishop

Joseph H. Bishop

Jul 10, 2022

Joseph H. Bishop, 63, of County Rt. 37, passed away July 10, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on July 27, 1958, in Wythelville, Virginia, son of Walter H. and Rachel (Fisher) Bishop, and he attended Watertown High School.

He worked for Bill Granger's Paving for five years prior to working at...

Roy L. Bullard Sr.

Roy L. Bullard Sr.

Jul 10, 2022

Roy L. Bullard, Sr., 72, of Dexter, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022, after a brief illness.

He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 19, 1950, the son of Charles E. and Mary M. (Bowdion) Bullard.

Roy entered the United States Army in 1967. After a 20-year distinguished career, he retired in...

Judith A. Howland

Judith A. Howland

Jul 6, 2022

Judith A. Howland, 82, of N California Ave., Watertown, NY, passed away July 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 26, 1940 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Walter and Pauline (Stark) Grabek, and she graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy.

Judith married Joseph "Bill" Howland on December 31, 1960 at Our Lady of...

Deborah Jean Fazio

Deborah Jean Fazio

Jul 6, 2022

Deborah Jean Fazio, 66, of Calcium, NY, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2022 at her home.

Calling hours will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 11th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  The funeral will immediately follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.  A celebration of life will follow Monday night at...

Kevin Roy Poirier

Kevin Roy Poirier

Jul 5, 2022

Kevin Roy Poirier, 59, of Pawtucket , RI, passed away unexpectedly on July 5,2022 at Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island.

He was born in Tupper Lake, NY on March 16,1963 and was the son of David and Anne (Wells) Poirier. Kevin graduated from Watertown High School in 1981 and then moved to Boston, Ma to pursue his...

Patti Jo Brow

Patti Jo Brow

Jul 2, 2022

Patti Jo Brow, 69, formally of Glen Park, NY, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 at the Sunset Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville, NY.

She was born on November 17,1952 in Watertown, New York, daughter of Gerald and Beverly (Guyette) Scee. At a young age, Patti became disabled following an accident.

She...

Roberta Anne Carpenter

Roberta Anne Carpenter

Jun 30, 2022

Watertown, NY~ Roberta Anne Carpenter, 85, formerly of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since 2014.

Born November 29, 1936, in Rodman, NY, a daughter of Bernard C. And Marion Frink Colman; she attended a Rodman Country School and graduated from Adams...

Chris A. Eisenhauer

Chris A. Eisenhauer

Jun 25, 2022

Chris A. Eisenhauer, 71, of LaFargeville, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 10, 1950, in Watertown, New York, he was the son of Roscoe and Patricia Strough Eisenhauer,

Chris was raised in Glen Park, where he attended General Brown Central High School. Following his graduation...

Betty J. Hull

Betty J. Hull

Jun 22, 2022

Betty J. Hull, 89, of 1010 Washington St., Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully June 22, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  It was her wish to donate her body to Upstate Medical University Anatomical Gift Program.

She...

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