Obituaries

Feb 23, 2026

Timothy E. Kelly, 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by his beloved family.

Tim was born on December 26, 1940, in Ogdensburg, New York, the son of John W. and Lillian (Merry) Kelly. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1958 and continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. In...

Feb 23, 2026

Terri Lynn Chenoweth, 57, of Watertown, passed away February 17, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY following complications of a genetic liver disease.

Terri was born on June 7, 1968, the daughter of Kendrick and Mary (Gill) Grosse. She graduated from Carthage High School and went on to dedicate many years of service as a...

Feb 22, 2026

Penelope M. "Penny" Shoen, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at her home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 4, 1945, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Gerald and Mary (Stewart) Busler. Penny attended Watertown High School. On April 28, 1962,...

Feb 19, 2026

Robert E. Pack, 67, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.

He was born on September 7, 1958, in Manhattan, the son of James and Rebecca Mae (Hall) Pack. Robert attended school in Manhattan. Following his education, he began his career as a cook...

Feb 17, 2026

George A. Hawver III, 86, of Black River, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 31, 1939, in Hudson, NY, George was the son of George A. Hawver II and Dorothy (Crosby) Hawver. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1957, where he was a celebrated...

Feb 16, 2026

Watertown, NY — Steven Guy Henson, 69, of Watertown, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Steven was born on October 13, 1956, in Oakland, California, the son of Neal and  Catherine (Lukhe) Henson. He graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland, California. Following school, Steven began a lifelong career as a truck driver,...

Feb 13, 2026

Linda M. Simmons, 56, of Carthage, passed away on February 13, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 17, 1969, in Ogdensburg, she was the daughter of Clark L. and Shirley J. (McPherson) Simmons Sr. She was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy. Following her education, Linda worked for various local businesses in kitchen management before beginning a...

Feb 12, 2026

Emery W. Shaw, 84, of Watertown, New York, passed away on February 12, 2026.

He was born on July 25, 1941, in Woodville, New York, the son of Roy and Marjorie (Knight) Shaw. Emery graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1959.

Emery dedicated many years to his work as a mechanic. He was employed...

Feb 11, 2026

Sergeant First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

March 1, 1947 – February 11, 2026

Sergeant First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 78, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.

Willie was...

Feb 8, 2026

William "Bill" Corcoran Stage, 79, of Watertown, NY, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Bill was born on September 17, 1946, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of William and Dorothy Reinetta (Corcoran) Stage. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1965 and proudly entered the United States Navy on September 25, 1966. During his service, he was...

Feb 5, 2026

Christina Lee Lacey, 46, of Watertown, NY, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center following a brief but courageous battle with cancer over the past year.

Christina was born on August 25, 1979, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Michael D. Mahoney and Debra Evans Mahoney.

Christina attended Watertown High School. Following...

Feb 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jose Luis "Tuto" Negron October 11, 1951 – February 2, 2026

Jose Luis "Tuto" Negron, 74, of Watertown, New York, formerly of San Juan, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Known to many simply as Luis, he was a man whose warmth, humor, and gentle spirit left a lasting mark...

Feb 2, 2026

Cheri Lea Booth, 54, of Watertown, New York, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 2, 2026. Born in Watertown on August 31, 1971, to Thomas B. Booth Sr. and Donna L. Booth, she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Watertown High School, Class of 1989. Cheri was a devoted mother and a deeply cherished "Mema,"...

Jan 23, 2026

Marlene C. Burmingham, 80, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center. At the time of her passing, she was a resident of the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.

Marlene was born on April 20, 1945, in Wareham, Massachusetts, to Charles and Charity Towne. At five months old, she went to live...

Jan 22, 2026

Hunter M. Foley, 27, of Watertown, NY beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to so many,  passed away on January 22, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following a tragic accident at work.

Hunter was born on August 26, 1998, in Carthage, New York, the son of Michael J. and Jennifer P. (Morgan) Foley....

Jan 12, 2026

Melissa A. Thomas, 62, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at University Hospital in Syracuse.

Melissa was born on March 3, 1963, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of William and Barbara (Trainham) Decker. She attended Carthage Central High School.

Following high school, Melissa married Dwayne Woodruff. The couple moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where they were stationed with...

Jan 9, 2026

Scott C. Davies, 55, of Watertown, NY, passed away January 9, 2026, following a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Scott was born on April 21, 1970, in Syracuse, New York, the son of Loren and Dolores (Severance) Davies. He graduated from Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square in 1989. Following graduation, Scott worked...

Dec 31, 2025

Nathaniel Cruz, 66, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his beloved daughters.

Nathaniel was a devoted father, grandfather, and loved one whose presence meant so much to all who knew him. He is survived by his two daughters, Jacqueline and Nathalie; his cherished grandchildren, Adrian and Dakota, who brought him immense pride and joy....

Dec 30, 2025

Harold E. Pearson Jr., 49, of Watertown, New York, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2025.

He was born on June 14, 1976, in Carthage, New York, the son of Harold E. Pearson Sr. and Donna M. Dollinger. Harold attended Watertown High School and, following graduation, began a lifelong career as a self-employed contractor. He also worked for Zero Draft at...

Dec 16, 2025

Darryl L. Clark, 75, formerly of Great Bend, NY, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at his home in Carthage, surrounded by his loving family.

Darryl was born on November 12, 1950, in Watertown, NY, the son of Keith and Ruth (King) Clark. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1970. On May 1, 1971, he...