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Carolyn L. Ives
May 29, 2022
Carolyn L. Ives, 75, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 29, 2022 at Hospice of Jefferson County Residence at the Ellis Farm.
She was born on July 4, 1946 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Carl and Rosemary (Shannon) Jackson, and she graduated from General Brown High School.
She married Louis G. Ives of Watertown in...
Judith Elayn Johnson
May 28, 2022
Judith Elayn Johnson, 75, of Chaumont, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on May 28, 2022, surrounded by her husband, three sons, and her favorite view of Guffins Bay. She was born on July 13th, 1946, in Montreal, P.Q., Canada, daughter of Louis and Eileen (Ogden) Le Blanc, sister of Claudia Gass, Sandra Poulton, Rick Le Blanc, and...
Carol Semrau
May 27, 2022
Carol Semrau, 74 passed away May 27, 2022 at Samaritan Summit Village following a lengthy battle with Parkinsons Disease.
Born June 3, 1947 to David & Althea "Teedie" (Clearo) Ambrose she grew up in Black River. Carol graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1964 and began working at Kamargo Furniture Store. She would later work at...
Richard E. Holder Sr.
May 27, 2022
Richard E. Holder Sr., 79, of Brownville, NY, passed away May 27, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on April 6, 1943, in Watertown, NY, son of Elmer and Rose (Sanford) Holder, and he attended Brownville schools.
He married Linda A. Frasher, the marriage ended in divorce. He then married Sharon M....
Dorean W. Nier
May 26, 2022
Dorean W. Nier, 91, of LaFargeville, NY, passed away at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident.
She was born on December 6, 1930, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Leo and Clara (Hines) Seymour.
She married Howard Nier Sr. on May 12, 1952 and the couple resided in LaFargeville. She and her...
Justin A. Murray
May 22, 2022
Justin (Riley) A. Murray, 23, of Dexter, NY passed away at his home on Sunday morning, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on June 12, 1998, in Watertown NY, the son of David A. Murray and Tracey Jo Rennie.
Justin graduated from General Brown High School in...
Michele Lynn Matthews
May 21, 2022
Michele Lynn Matthews, 51, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 21, 2022 at her home.
She was born on March 9, 1971, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Michael John and Cynthia Matthews. She graduated from Liverpool High School and attended Jefferson Community College.
She was a home health aide in Watertown, homemaker and she...
Keith G. Clark Jr.
May 21, 2022
Keith G. Clark Jr., 82, formerly of Great Bend, NY, passed away on May 21, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on February 7, 1940, in Felts Mills, NY, son of Keith G. and Ruth (King) Clark Sr. and he graduated from Carthage High School in 1959.
Following school he entered the...
Deborah L. Murtha
May 21, 2022
Deborah Lynn Murtha, 60, a resident at the Samaritan Summit Village, passed away May 21, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on October 1, 1961 daughter of James C. and Rickey (Singleton) Murtha. She attended General Brown High School and Jefferson Community College.
Deborah enjoyed making jewelry, crafts, spending time outdoors and...
William J. Parker
May 19, 2022
William J. Parker, 60, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born on March 14, 1962, in Watertown, NY, son of James R. and Nancy (Rice) Parker, he graduated from Watertown High School.
William entered the US Army on March 27, 1980 in Syracuse, NY and he was honorably ...
Francis W. Plummer Jr.
May 19, 2022
Francis W. Plummer Jr., 68, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 19, 2022 at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on November 29, 1953 in Watertown, NY, son of Francis W. and Loretta (Johnson) Plummer Sr.
He attended Watertown City Schools. In 1973, he started working at St. Regis Paper Co. and worked there until...
Barbara Jean Evans
May 19, 2022
Barbara Jean Evans, 89, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed away May 19, 2022 at the Carthage Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on May 18, 1933 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Orman and Helen (Duford) Parker and she attended Watertown High School.
She married Barton Evans on October 30, 1955 in Felts Mills,...
Antoinette T. "Toni" Harblin
May 17, 2022
Antoinette T. (Toni) Harblin, 92, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022, at Life Care Center in Morristown, TN.
Toni is survived by her three children, Steven (Jennifer) Harblin, Kelso Washington; Jeffry (Lynda) Harblin, Prince George, VA, and Susan (Gregory) Dandrow, Newport, TN; four grandchildren, Kenneth (Angel) Harblin, of Washington; Amelia Habersetzer, Washington; Alexandra (Robert) LaVine, Watertown,...
Miyako Y. Tanabe
May 15, 2022
Miyako Y. Tanabe, 85, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 15, 2022.
Born in 1936 in Hawaii, daughter of Naoichi and Tama Yahata, Miyako graduated from Honokaa High School in 1954. She was the first in her family to attend college, completing a bachelor's degree in History from Baker College in Baldwin City, Kansas, as well as...
Wilhelmina M. "Minnie" Delaney
May 12, 2022
Wilhelmina Mary "Minnie" Delaney, 93, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 12, 2022 at her home where she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
She was born on September 18, 1928, in Watertown, NY, daughter of George and Catherine Toper. Wilhelmina graduated from Watertown High School.
She...
Robert M. "Bob" Siver
May 7, 2022
Robert M. "Bob" Siver, 87, formerly of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident, surrounded by his beloved children and grandchildren.
He was born on June 6, 1934 in Watertown, NY, son of Harry J. and Anna O. (Blake) Siver, and he attended Brownville...
Marilyn F. Ferguson
May 1, 2022
Marilyn F. Ferguson, 64, of Hammond, NY, passed away May 1, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on May 28, 1957 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Lawrence and Katherine (Joynt) Morehouse. She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School in 1975 and then attended Jefferson Community College.
She married Colin Exford and Michael...
James G. Schell
Apr 29, 2022
James G. Schell, 60, of Watertown, NY passed away April 29, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on April 2, 1962 in Watertown, NY, son of James R. and Georgia A. (Cragen) Schell. James graduated from Indian River High School in 1980 and while attending school he worked at Ron's Big M. He attended...
Joan Irene Tibbles
Apr 22, 2022
Joan Irene Tibbles, 78, of Frontenac St., Watertown, NY, passed away April 22, 2022 at her home where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Calling hours will be held Noon to 2 pm. Saturday, April 30th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. A memorial...
Alan R. Cameron
Apr 18, 2022
Alan R. Cameron, 76, of 22729 Duffy Road, Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022, at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and with his wife by his side.
He was born on December 20, 1945, in Potsdam, NY, son of Alan J. and Doris (Pike) Cameron. He graduated...
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