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Kathryn Jean Delair

Kathryn Jean Delair

Nov 27, 2021

Kathryn Jean DeLair, 86, passed away November 27, 2021 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident.

Born on April 29, 1935 in Hammond, daughter of Leonard C. and Florence M. (Dickerson) DeLair.

Following school she resided with her parents in Hammond, in the early 80's she moved to Cape Vincent Adult...

Michael S. Piche

Michael S. Piche

Nov 27, 2021

Michael S. Piche, 47, formerly of Watertown passed away November 27, 2021 at his home in Tempe, Arizona.

He was born on June 11 1974, in Watertown, NY, son of Robert and Brenda Brooks Piche. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1992 and attended Canisius College for a year.  In 1995, he received an Associate's Degree...

Eleanor A. Hull

Eleanor A. Hull

Nov 25, 2021

Eleanor A. Hull, 85, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

It was her wish to be cremated and a graveside service will be held in the spring at the Childs Falls Sunrise Cemetery...

Rita M. Davis

Rita M. Davis

Nov 21, 2021

Rita M. Davis, 73, of 18542 Rt. 12 E, Dexter, NY, passed away November 20, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on August 17, 1948 in Fayetteville, NC, daughter of Phillip and June (Merritt) Reich, she attended Watertown High School.

Rita worked at NY Air Brake and was a waitress at the...

James A. Suber

James A. Suber

Nov 20, 2021

James A. Suber, 94, of 329 E. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away November 20, 2021.

He was born on September 18, 1927, in Dushore, PA, son of (William Suber and Rella Sceerfoss).  he entered the US Army on March 16, 1946 in Fort Monmouth in NJ  and he was honorably discharged on August 31, 1947...

Nathan Daniel Mills

Nathan Daniel Mills

Nov 16, 2021

Nathan Daniel Mills, 30, of 242 Ward Street, Watertown, passed away November 16, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center, following a long battle with heart disease.

He was born on July 23, 1991 in Salem, NJ, son of William and Jamie (Mills) Wright.  He graduated from Pendleton County High School in 2010 where he was a member...

Samuel A. Johnson Jr.

Samuel A. Johnson Jr.

Nov 16, 2021

Samuel A. Johnson Jr., 62, of Dexter, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021.

Born on November 8, 1959, in Watertown, NY, the son of Samuel A. and Joan (Kizzer) Johnson, he graduated from General Brown High School in 1976. Following School he worked for the City of Watertown, in the water...

Donald F. Altmire

Donald F. Altmire

Nov 16, 2021

Donald F. Altmire, 97, of NYS Rt. 3, Felts Mills, NY, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on August 12, 1924 in Carthage, NY, son of Raymond and Genevieve (Beahan) Altmire.

He married Valetta Orsbon on October 12, 1947 in Williamson, NY.  The couple built a...

Garland H. Hayes

Garland H. Hayes

Nov 15, 2021

Garland Hallie Hayes Sr.,84, of Chaumont, NY passed away on Monday, November 15,2021 unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on July 9, 1937, in Taylorville, IL - the son of Joseph and Daisy (Finch)Hayes.

He entered the United States Army in 1954 after graduating High School in Illinois. He served in Germany during his...

Donald F. "D.J." Jewett

Donald F. "D.J." Jewett

Nov 15, 2021

Donald F. "D.J." Jewett, 56, of 28219 Fox Road, Watertown, passed away November 15, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center due to Covid 19.

He was born on November 7, 1965 in Watertown, NY, son of Donald E. and Marcia A. (Tabolt) Jewett. D.J. graduated from General Brown High School in 1985.

Following school he...

Donna L. Forkell

Donna L. Forkell

Nov 13, 2021

Donna L. Forkell, 74, of 113 W Main St., Watertown, NY, passed away November 13, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on February 22, 1947, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Nial and Marie (Lattamore) Sweet, she graduated from Watertown High School.  Following school she married Ernest J. Forkell Sr.  on October 17, 1964.  Mr. Forkell served...

Laura M. Owens

Laura M. Owens

Nov 10, 2021

Laura M. Owens, 96, passed away November 10, 2021 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

Born on February 24, 1925, in NYC, NY, daughter of George and Minnie (Drasche) Miller, Laura attended school in NYC.

She married Eugene B. Owens, of Kentucky, in Watertown, NY and the couple resided...

Lois R. (Roy)  Frears

Lois R. (Roy) Frears

Nov 6, 2021

Lois R. Frears, 91, Watertown, formally of Michigan, passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on Saturday, November 6, 2021 after a brief illness.

Lois was born on June 5, 1930 in Brantford, Ontario, the daughter of William and Violet (Yates) Roy.

She graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario with her Bachelor's degree in Education...

Greg G. Peck

Greg G. Peck

Nov 5, 2021

Gregory G. Peck, 58, of NYS Rt. 342, Black River, passed away November 5, 2021 at Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, with his daughters at his side, following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

Calling hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 12th at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River.

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Glenn C. Goodfriend Sr.

Glenn C. Goodfriend Sr.

Nov 4, 2021

Glenn C. Goodfriend Sr., 91, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away November 4, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on March 20, 1930, in Three Mile Bay, NY, son of Milford and Amy (Calhoun) Goodfriend.  He grew up working on the family farm in Three Mile Bay.

He married Barbara Pellicella, of...

Anne O. Valentine

Anne O. Valentine

Nov 1, 2021

Anne O. Valentine, 86, of Brownville, and formerly a longtime resident of Chaumont, NY, passed away November 1, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on June 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Michael and Miriam (Hyde) O'Brien. Anne excelled in the classroom and graduated early from Madrid High School in 1951 as Valedictorian...

Joseph P. Labiendo

Joseph P. Labiendo

Nov 1, 2021

Joseph P. Labiendo, aka "The Hermit", 76, of Chaumont, NY, passed away November 1, 2021, at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and his loving family.

He was born on April 12, 1945, in Watertown, NY, son of the late Joseph and Mary T. (Turcott) Labiendo.  He attended area schools...

Samuel A. Mcbride

Samuel A. Mcbride

Oct 27, 2021

Samuel A. McBride, 79, of 30451 Burnup Road, Black River, NY, passed away October 27, 2021 at his home where he was surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 14, 1942, in Watertown, NY, son of Timothy and June (Williams) McBride.  He started school at the one room schoolhouse in Felts Mills and attended Carthage...

Theodore E. "Ted" Stevens

Theodore E. "Ted" Stevens

Oct 26, 2021

Theodore E. "Ted" Stevens, 74, of Dexter, NY passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born on August 10, 1947 in Watertown, NY, son of Henry and Loretta (Bercume) Stevens, he attended Indian River High School.

He married Candace Coon, on April 12, 1969, at the St. Joseph...

David I Laparr

David I Laparr

Oct 24, 2021

David I. LaParr,76, of Watertown passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on Sunday, October 24,2021.

He was born on February 11, 1945 in Watertown, New York to the late Robert and Mary (Greenwood) LaParr. He was employed by the town for many years as a snow plow operator and he retired from Jefferson County Rehabilitation Center, Watertown,...

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