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Robert J. "Bob" Bierce

Robert J. "Bob" Bierce

Apr 15, 2022

Robert J. "Bob" Bierce, 67, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2022, at his home.

He was born on January 19, 1955, in Trenton, NJ, son of Nelson W. and Dorothy (Metelsky) Bierce.  He graduated from Bayley-Ellard Regional High School in Madison, NJ in 1973.  He then studied political science at Roger Williams...

Frederick D. Sayyeau

Frederick D. Sayyeau

Apr 15, 2022

Frederick D. Sayyeau, 73 of Champlain, NY, passed away April 15, 2022 at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of the North Country and his wife whom he adored.

He was born on August 24, 1948 in Watertown, NY, son of Robert D. and Constance A. (Bearden) Sayyeau, and he graduated from Watertown...

Barbara L. Soluri

Barbara L. Soluri

Apr 13, 2022

Barbara L. Soluri, 53, of 139 Monroe Ave., Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022 at her home where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by her loving family and friends, following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on November 18, 1968, daughter of George W. and...

Gerald P. Frank

Gerald P. Frank

Apr 9, 2022

Gerald P. Frank, 86, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully April 9, 2022 at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 14, 1935, in Watertown, NY, son of Stuart L. and Dorothy I. (Compo) Frank, and he graduated from WHS...

Kerry E. Gardner

Kerry E. Gardner

Apr 5, 2022

Kerry E. Gardner, 69, of 209 County Rt. 41A, Pulaski, NY, passed away peacefully April 5, 2022 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 6, 1953, in Watertown, NY, son of Vernon and Louise (Mitchell) Gardner, and he attended General Brown High School.  Following school he entered the...

Ronald L. Anderson

Ronald L. Anderson

Mar 23, 2022

Ronald L. Anderson, 61, of State Route 180, Dexter, NY, passed away March 23, 2022 at his home following a long battle with cancer.

Calling hours will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26th at the Johnson Funeral Home.  Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

He was born on...

John Weaver

John Weaver

Mar 20, 2022

John Weaver, 64, a resident at the Samaritan Summit Village passed away March 20, 2022.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23rd at the Brookside Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.hartandbrucefh.com

James Marvin

James Marvin

Mar 20, 2022

James "Jim" Marvin passed away at his home on March 20 th , at the age of 79. His battle with Parkinson's Disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges. Despite the pain, his love for his family and laughter stayed strong until the end.

Jim was born in Watertown, NY on October 3,...

John H. Nichols

John H. Nichols

Mar 17, 2022

John H. Nichols, 78, of 5093 Rogers Crossing Road, Carthage, NY, passed away March 17, 2022, at Rome Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held this Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Felts Mills Cemetery.

Born on February 22, 1944, in Felts...

Terry W. Curtis Sr.

Terry W. Curtis Sr.

Mar 17, 2022

Terry W. Curtis Sr., 79, of 1005 Myrtle Ave., Watertown, NY, passed away March 17, 2022 at his home.

A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25th at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.  A celebration of life will immediately follow at the Watertown American Legion.

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Leon J. Shatraw

Leon J. Shatraw

Mar 16, 2022

Leon J. Shatraw, 90, of State Rt. 12E Dexter, NY, passed away March 16, 2022 at his home.

He was born on July 21, 1931 in Potsdam, NY, son of Walter and Catherine (LaBrake) Shatraw, and he attended Potsdam Central School.  Following school he entered the US Navy in 1948 and he was honorably discharged in 1952....

Esther Dale Boyd

Esther Dale Boyd

Mar 16, 2022

Esther Dale Boyd, 78, of Dexter, NY, passed away on March 16, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on January 27, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Donald and Martha(Gaskins) Gray.

She graduated from Parkville High School in Baltimore in 1962.  She married Edward W. Boyd on October 17, 1964 in Atlantic...

Thomas C. Smith

Thomas C. Smith

Mar 15, 2022

Thomas C. Smith, 82, of 29515 Maple St., Black River, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2022, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm surrounded by his family.

A calling hour will be held Friday, March 18th from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River.  The...

Joanne S. Petrie

Joanne S. Petrie

Mar 14, 2022

Joanne S. Petrie, 63, of 730 Hancock St., Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on March 14, 2022, where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born on June 3, 1958, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Robert E. and Edna M. (Wheeler) Brow.  Joanne received her GED...

Norman M. Sero

Norman M. Sero

Mar 8, 2022

Norman M. Sero, 74, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 at his home where he was surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 12, 1947 on the Tyendinaga Indian Reservation in Deseronto, Canada.  The son of Claude Sero and Viola P. (Hill) Sero Sampson.    Norman resided  in Canada until the age...

Thomas L. Page

Thomas L. Page

Mar 5, 2022

Thomas L. Page, 70, of Philadelphia, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

He was born on June 3, 1951, in Kokomo, IN, the son of Harold G. And Lucille G. (Christian) Page.

Tom graduated from Groton Connecticut High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army in June...

Harold E. "Bodie" Gunn

Harold E. "Bodie" Gunn

Feb 27, 2022

Harold E. "Bodie" Gunn, 93, of Brownville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27,2022, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.

He was born on May 11, 1928, In Watertown, NY, the son of Frank and Caroline Smithers Gunn.

Harold graduated from Watertown High School in 1946. Following school he entered the United States Army on...

Pamela J. Termin

Pamela J. Termin

Feb 26, 2022

Pamela J. Termin, 51, of Theresa, NY, passed away February 26, 2022 at Samaritan Medical Center,  following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on June 16. 1970 in Langley, Virginia, daughter of Nial and Mavis (Clement) Sweet.  Pam graduated from Watertown High School in 1988.

She married Jason R. Termin of Whitney Point,...

Eileen A. Morrison

Eileen A. Morrison

Feb 24, 2022

Eileen A. Morrison, 94, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 22, 1927 in Fort Totten, NY, daughter of Harry and Clara Hennessy Filkens, she graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1945.

Following school she worked...

Nancy S. Horning

Nancy S. Horning

Feb 23, 2022

Nancy S. Horning, 77, of Dexter, NY, passed away February 23, 2022 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.

She was born on August 15, 1944 in Reading, PA, daughter of Harold and Maude (Feinour) Gantz.   Nancy graduated from Whitehall High School in PA in 1962.  She received an Associate's Degree from Manchester...

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