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Ruth Ann Roshia

Ruth Ann Roshia

Jan 23, 2022

Ruth Ann Roshia, 87, of 712 Lillian St., Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at her home, where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3  and 6 to 8 pm  Thursday, January 27th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

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Harold A. Taylor

Harold A. Taylor

Jan 20, 2022

Harold A. Taylor, 86, of Burnup Road, Black River, passed away January 20, 2022 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.

He was born on March 11, 1935, in Black River, NY, son of Ralph and Doris (Endsor) Taylor.  Harold graduated from Black River High School in 1953.

Following school Harold started out building houses...

Kevin H. Snyder

Kevin H. Snyder

Jan 19, 2022

Kevin H. Snyder, 48,  of 823 Boyd St., Watertown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born on December 12, 1973 in Holland Patent, NY, son of Butch and Leona (Smith) Snyder.  Kevin attended Copenhagen Central School and following school he worked various jobs in the local area. He was formerly...

Kirk Lewis Robinson

Kirk Lewis Robinson

Jan 18, 2022

Kirk Lewis Robinson, son of Bobbie Jean Robinson and Alan M. Sheltray passed away January 18, 2022 before he even had a chance to enter this world.

Besides his parents he is survived by a  brother, Ryan Robinson; a sister, Savana Robinson; his maternal grandfather and step grandmother, Robert Robinson and Ellen Brock; Watertown; maternal grandmother, Ellen...

Kevin J. Ellis

Kevin J. Ellis

Jan 18, 2022

Kevin J. Ellis, 45, of Fort Drum, NY, passed away January 10, 2022 at University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse.

He was born on February 13, 1976 in Fort Defiance, Arizona, son of Rhonda Ellis and Joseph Badoni.  Kevin grew up on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. He graduated from Sanders Valley High School in...

Timothy D. Hovey

Timothy D. Hovey

Jan 15, 2022

Timothy D. Hovey, 61, of Dexter, NY, passed away on January 15, 2022 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following cardiac complications.

Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 20th at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dexter.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 21st at Holy...

Helen L. Martini

Helen L. Martini

Jan 15, 2022

Helen L. Martini, 90, of 175 West Remington St., Black River, NY, passed away January 15, 2022 at the Carthage Area Hospital.

A calling hour will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday January 20th at the Bruce Funeral Home.

A final prayer will be said at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home...

David A. Gonseth

David A. Gonseth

Jan 13, 2022

David A. Gonseth, 79, of Gracey Road, Calcium, NY, passed away January 13, 2022 at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Bruce Funeral Home.

Edward J. Carpenter Jr.

Edward J. Carpenter Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

Edward J. Carpenter Jr., 87, of 25215 Perch Lake Road, Watertown, NY, passed away January 11, 2022 at the The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rome, NY, where he had resided since September of 2021.

He was born on April 14, 1934 in DePauville, NY, son of the late Edward J. and Marguerite (Denny) Carpenter Sr....

Denise R. Kalwarovski

Denise R. Kalwarovski

Jan 7, 2022

Denise R. Kalwarovski, 63, of 912 Strawberry Lane, Clayton, NY passed away January 7, 2022 unexpectedly at her home.

She was born on December 26, 1958 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Edward and Ruth (Besaw) Neville.  She grew up in Sackets Harbor where she attended school.  Her senior year she moved to Watertown and graduated from Watertown...

Mary A Distefano

Mary A Distefano

Jan 6, 2022

Mary A. DiStefano, 70, of E. Lynde St., Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022 at the Sunnyside Care Center in Syracuse.

She was born on November 15, 1951 in Watertown, NY, daughter of James P. and Elizabeth M. (Messina) DiStefano, and she graduated from Immaculate Heart Central High School in 1969.

Mary...

Dorothy (Dottie) Elizabeth Arnold

Dorothy (Dottie) Elizabeth Arnold

Jan 4, 2022

Dorothy (Dottie) Elizabeth Arnold, 70, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4th, 2022. She was born on September 11, 1951, in New York City, daughter of John and Dorothy (Wagner) Arnold.  Dottie graduated from Clarkstown North Senior High School in 1969, SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1973, and Elmira...

Robert A. Rowsam

Robert A. Rowsam

Jan 2, 2022

Robert A. Rowsam, 76, of Hadcock Road, Watertown, NY, passed away January 2, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on October 20, 1945 in Watertown, NY, son of Maurice and Pearl (Rheaume) Rowsam, and he graduated from Watertown High School in 1964.

Following school he entered the US Marines and served in...

Charles D. Brownell Jr.

Charles D. Brownell Jr.

Jan 1, 2022

Charles D. Brownell Jr., 60, of 149 Willow St., Watertown, passed away January 1, 2022, following a long battle with cancer at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 11, 1961, in Watertown, NY, the son of Charles D. and Shirley (Wilson) Brownell Sr., and he attended Watertown High School.

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George A. Doane

George A. Doane

Jan 1, 2022

George A. Doane, 67, of Bridgeport, NY, passed away January 1, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

He was born on January 8, 1954 in Watertown, NY, son of Douglas W. and Myrna (Haller) Doane, and he graduated from Sackets Harbor Central School in 1972.

While in high school and following school George worked...

Elizabeth Mae Chase

Elizabeth Mae Chase

Dec 29, 2021

Elizabeth Mae Chase, 93, formerly of Black River, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021 at her home in Baldwinsville, NY, where she was under the care of Hospice of CNY and her daughter and son in law, Cheryl and Jim

She was born on March 1, 1928 in Barnes Corners, NY, daughter of Merwin and Nancy...

Barbara E. Freeman

Barbara E. Freeman

Dec 24, 2021

Barbara Ellen Freeman, 76, of St. RT. 37, Watertown, NY, passed away December 24, 2021 at her home.

She was born on October 27, 1945 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Clifford and Mildred (Strife) Dingman.  She graduated from WHS.

She married Gerald Freeman on March 30, 1964 at Holy Family Church.  She worked at the...

Rosalind C. "Rose" Thurston

Rosalind C. "Rose" Thurston

Dec 24, 2021

Rosalind C. "Rose" Thurston, 85, of Holcomb St., Watertown, passed away December 24, 2021 at her home, where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 24, 1936 in Watertown, NY, daughter of George and Catherine Weber. Rosalind graduated from WHS in 1954.

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Elaine J. Prow

Elaine J. Prow

Dec 21, 2021

Elaine J. Prow, 79, of 205 Creekwood Dr., Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at her home.

She was born on May 14, 1942 in the Town of Wilna, daughter of Peter and Arlene Murphy.  Elaine cared for children for many years and she was a homemaker.  She enjoyed going to Bingo, crossword puzzles,...

Nancy L. Sech

Nancy L. Sech

Dec 21, 2021

Nancy L. Sech, 69, of 28068 NYS RT. 12 Watertown, NY, passed away December 21, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on May 28, 1952 in Russell, NY, daughter of Robert and Lois (Curtis) Clark. Nancy attended Carthage Central High School.  Following school she married Peter F. Sech, of Champion, NY, on November 18,...

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