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Elizabeth E. "Betty" (Topping)  Schatz

Elizabeth E. "Betty" (Topping) Schatz

Sep 6, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" (Topping)  Schatz, formerly from Watertown, NY.

Elizabeth was born in Watertown New York on November 7, 1925, and she died on September 6, 2022 at her congregate living facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was 96 years old. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, Mary Gregory Topping and Irving B Topping, her husband Karl Schatz...

James Michael Chris Jobson-Wagar

James Michael Chris Jobson-Wagar

Sep 5, 2022

James Michael Chris Jobson-Wagar, 21, of Dexter, NY, passed away on September 5, 2022 at University Hospital in Syracuse, NY, from injuries sustained from an atv accident in Lewis County.

He was born on December 11, 2000 in Watertown, NY, son of Melody L. Jobson and Michael J. Wagar.

James graduated from General Brown High...

Robert V. Pound Sr.

Robert V. Pound Sr.

Sep 2, 2022

Robert V. Pound Sr., age 84, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, while a patient at St. Joseph's Health Hospital in Syracuse.  He fought his last battle against cancer and was surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 PM on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Brownville. ...

Aundra Green

Aundra Green

Aug 30, 2022

Aundra Green, 65, passed away August 30, 2022, with her children Michael and Aiyala  by her side, at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. A memorial service will be held Tuesday September 13, 2022 at one o'clock at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home in Watertown, New York.

Aundra was born May 2, 1957, in Stuttgart, Germany...

Anita M. Tucker

Anita M. Tucker

Aug 26, 2022

Anita M. Tucker, 76, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on March 14, 1946, in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late Felix and Ruth (Gould) Szelc.  Anita graduated from Watertown High School in 1964.

Following school, she worked at  JCPenney as a display...

Julie Ann Gardner

Julie Ann Gardner

Aug 23, 2022

Julie A. Gardner, 58, of Watertown, NY, passed away August 23, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patent since August 8th.  She passed away following an unexpected and brief fight with cancer.

She was born on August 4, 1964, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Donald and Anita (Bartholomew) Gardner, and she attended...

Michael A. Kelly

Michael A. Kelly

Aug 22, 2022

Michael A. Kelly, 72, of Watertown, NY, passed away on August 22, 2022 at the Northern Metropolitan Residential Health Care Facility in Monsey, NY.

He was born on February 1, 1950, in Watertown, NY, son of the late Joseph and Margaret Robertson Kelly, and he graduated from Watertown High school.

Following school he moved to...

Eleanor I. Finch

Eleanor I. Finch

Aug 21, 2022

Eleanor I. Finch, 96, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away August 21, 2022 at Kate's Hospice House in Ocala, FL.

She was born on March 22, 1926 in Romulus, NY, daughter of Norman and Harriet (Longmore) Lyke.

She married Russell W. Finch on December 25, 1951, in Brownville, NY.  Eleanor worked at Pine Camp...

Patricia A Fluno

Patricia A Fluno

Aug 20, 2022

Patricia A. Fluno, 80, of Watertown, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on September 1, 1941, at her home in Watertown, the daughter of Glenn and Elizabeth "Betty"(Perrin) Freeman. She was later raised by Robert and Reta (Potter) McHugh. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1959.

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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,...

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