Carolyn E. Shepard
Nov 15, 2025
Carolyn E. Shepard, 86, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the Samaritan Summit Village, where she had been a resident. Born July 23, 1939, in Calcium, New York, she was the daughter of Harold and Mary Dean. Carolyn graduated from Lyme Central School.
On September 23, 1962, she married Norton Shepard of Evans Mills in Evans...
Roy L. Goodrich
Nov 12, 2025
Roy L. Goodrich, 76, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2025.
Roy was born on October 1, 1949, in Sidney, New York, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Howe) Goodrich. He graduated from high school in Tully, New York. Roy worked for many years alongside his father, who owned and operated...
Russell G. Henry
Nov 7, 2025
Russell G. Henry, 40, of Watertown, passed away on November 7, 2025. Known for his sharp wit, curious mind, and love of all things unusual, Russell lived life with a sense of wonder that made him unforgettable to those who knew him.
Born on June 24, 1985, in Watertown to Nicholas P. Henry and Janell J. Matthews,...
Kevin I. Gleason
Nov 6, 2025
Kevin I. Gleason, 55, of Felts Mills, New York, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following a brief and courageous battle with aggressive cancer.
Kevin was born on November 13, 1969, in Watertown, the son of Kenneth E. and Reba (Marcellus) Gleason. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. After...
Joseph T. Lafave
Nov 4, 2025
Joseph T. LaFave, 70, of Watertown, NY, passed away on November 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on February 4, 1955, in Watertown, NY to Fred and Mary (Stebbins) LaFave. He was the sixth oldest of twelve children.
Joe graduated from Watertown High School, earned an A.S. degree in Math/Science...
Andy P. O’Brien
Nov 2, 2025
Andy P. O'Brien age 53 of Amherst, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 2, 2025. Andy was born on February 8, 1972, the son of Jackie and Susan (McLean) O'Brien. Andy married Lori Toftum on October 18, 1997.
How can you sum up a life with just a few words? A lifelong hard worker, Andy dedicated...
Won Chi So
Oct 29, 2025
Won Chi So, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family.
Mr. So was born in Japan to his Korean parents whom had moved there prior to his birth on December 10, 1938. His family relocated back into Korea in 1946, shortly after the end of Japanese imperialism. Mr. So...
Roberta D. "Bobbie" Lavancha
Oct 26, 2025
Roberta D. LaVancha
June 23, 1954 – October 26, 2025
WATERTOWN, NY — Roberta D. "Bobbie" LaVancha, 71, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Roberta was born on June 23, 1954, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Robert and Santina (Basile) Hallsworth. She graduated from Watertown...
Robert S. “Bob” Steele
Oct 16, 2025
Felts Mills — Robert S. "Bob" Steele, 73, of Felts Mills, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the Carthage Area Hospital.
He was born on January 4, 1952, in Frostburg, Maryland, the son of Garvin and Matilda (Jenkins) Steele. Bob graduated from Valley High School in Lonaconing, Maryland, in 1970. He married Susan Kyle on June...
Bryan G. Oster
Oct 16, 2025
Evans Mills — Bryan G. Oster, 62, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.
He was born on May 26, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Janet (Palsse) Oster. Bryan graduated from Lutheran East High School in Cleveland in 1981....
Patricia A. Hillyard
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia A. Hillyard, 90, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.
She was born on January 31, 1935, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Roy and Rita (Roe) Merritt. Patricia attended Watertown High School and went on to work at several local establishments...
William F. Adderley
Oct 11, 2025
William F. Adderley, 64, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on August 17, 1961, in Watertown, NY he was the son of Frederick and G. Edathy (Keen) Adderley. William graduated from Watertown High School in 1979.
He began his career working for his father at Adderley...
Virginia F. Joels
Oct 11, 2025
Virginia F. Joels, 92, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Samaritan Summit Village, where she had been a resident.
She was born on July 10, 1933, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of John and Julia (Myers) Fitzsimmons. Virginia graduated from Black River High School in 1951. Following high school she...
Debra S. Galloway
Oct 11, 2025
Debra S. Galloway, 72, of Dexter, New York, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born on December 30, 1952, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Carlos E. and Geraldine J. (Ellsworth) Stafford. Debra grew up in Black River, and in 1958, the family moved to Mexico City...
Dolores J. "Dodie" Hyde
Sep 30, 2025
Dolores J. "Dodie" Hyde, 90, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on September 14, 1935, in Watertown, the daughter of Maurice and Gertrude Baker Helmer Sr. Dodie graduated from Watertown High School and later married Walter Hyde. The couple made their home in Watertown, where...
James A. Wanamaker
Sep 27, 2025
James A. Wanamaker, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on May 10, 1948, in Watertown. James attended Watertown High School before enlisting in the United States Army on October 11, 1966. A proud veteran, he volunteered for two tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on...
Shirley Ann Jones
Sep 26, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Jones, age 97, of Black River, NY passed away September 26, 2025, at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, NY. She was born February 14, 1928, in Rome, NY, a daughter of the late Walter and Clara Groff of Lee Center, NY.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Sanford (Spike) Jones;...
Arthur (Barry) W. Campbell Iii
Sep 19, 2025
Arthur (Barry) W. Campbell III, 70, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on September 19th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Born on August 8th, 1955, in Hudson, New York, he was the son of the late Arthur W. Campbell Jr. and Janet (Greene)...
Mariano “Jasper” Grant
Sep 15, 2025
WATERTOWN, NY — Mariano "Jasper" Grant, 89, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Jasper was born on Aug. 21, 1936, in Watertown, the son of the late Nicholas and Sarah (DeCarlo) Grant. He graduated in 1954 from Watertown High School...
William D. O'Brien
Sep 12, 2025
William D. O'Brien, 85, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County, located at the Ellis Farm.
Born on January 28, 1940, William was the son of the late John J. and Mary (Purce) O'Brien. He graduated from high school in Providence, Rhode Island. He entered the US...
