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Gary Lee Rowe

Gary Lee Rowe

Dec 15, 2021

Gary Lee Rowe,52, passed away on December 15,2021 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Philippines.

He was born on October 21, 1969, in Watertown, N.Y. a son of Gary L. and Shirley (Cole) Rowe.

Gary graduated from General Brown Central School. Following School he enlisted into the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He worked at...

Mavis Sweet

Mavis Sweet

Dec 15, 2021

Mavis R. Sweet, of Water St., Watertown, NY, passed away December 15, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, in Poughkeepsie, NY.

She was born on September 24, 1948, in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of Ernest and Mildred (McIntosh) Clement.

She married Nial Sweet on June 24, 1967 in Watertown and the couple were married for 44...

Richard G. Covell Sr.

Richard G. Covell Sr.

Dec 14, 2021

Richard G. Covell, 80, of Jackson II Road, Carthage, NY, passed away December 14, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

He was born on August 12, 1941 in Rome, NY, son of Charles and Mary (Walters) Covell.  He attended Carthage Central School and following school he served in the US Air Force.

He married...

Clarence A. Jobson

Clarence A. Jobson

Dec 13, 2021

Clarence A. Jobson, 90, formerly of Brainard St., Watertown, passed away December 13, 2021 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident.

He was born on June 25, 1931 in Mallorytown, Ontario, Canada, son of Fred and Edith (Ireland) Jobson.  Clarence grew up in Canada where he was a member of the Air Cadets...

Robert P. Burgenstock

Robert P. Burgenstock

Dec 13, 2021

Robert P. Burgenstock, 71, of NYS Rt.3, Watertown, passed away on December 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 18, 1950 in Watertown, NY, son of Robert D. and Ruby (Garnsey) Burgenstock.

He is survived by his beloved wife Lynn M. Burgenstock and his three children, Derek...

Jackie N. "Jack" O'Brien

Jackie N. "Jack" O'Brien

Dec 12, 2021

Jackie N. "Jack" O'Brien, 86, of 135 West St., Black River, NY, passed away peacefully December 12, 2021 at his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 20, 1935, in Independence, Kansas, son of Paul and Lois Johnson O'Brien.   He graduated from LaBette County Community High School in 1954.

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Eugene F. Larabee, Jr.

Eugene F. Larabee, Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Eugene F. Larabee, Jr., 92, of Sunset Ridge, Watertown, passed away December 4, 2021 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 2, 1929, in DeFeriet, NY, son of Eugene F. and Mabel E. Felio Larabee, Sr.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1947.  He entered the US...

Watertown Elks Lodge #496 Memorial Service

Watertown Elks Lodge #496 Memorial Service

Dec 4, 2021

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Daniel F. Wadsworth

Daniel F. Wadsworth

Nov 29, 2021

Daniel F. Wadsworth, 65, of 22631 Taylor Road, Black River, NY, passed away November 29, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital following an accident.

He was born on March 30, 1956, in Watertown, NY, son of the late Francis T. and Violet (Varney) Wadsworth Sr.  Daniel graduated from Carthage Central School in 1975.

Following school he...

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...

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