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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Joseph R. Baytos, Jr.
Oct 22, 2021
Joseph Robert Baytos Jr., 73, of Morgia's Beach in Sackets Harbor, NY and Solana Lake in Cape Canaveral, Florida, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at The Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital following complications of COVID 19.
Born on March 19, 1948 in Watertown, NY, son of Joseph Robert Baytos, Sr. and Mary Bastrella Baytos. He was...
Jill M. Wojtarowicz
Oct 22, 2021
Jill M. Wojtarowicz, 79, of Brownville, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on October 10, 1942, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Clifton and Dorothy (Keegan) Doull, she graduated from General Brown High School.
She married Stanley Joseph Wojtarowicz on February 4, 1961, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Brownville,...
Betty L. Anderson
Oct 21, 2021
Betty L. Anderson, 87, of Sackets Harbor, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021, at the Nazareth Home in Louisville, KY.
She was born March 27, 1934 in Watertown, New York to the late Marian Loomis Hewitt. She was employed as a Hospital aid at Bellevue Woman's Hospital in Schenectady NY and worked in administration for New...
Floyd G. "Peanut" Baxter
Oct 20, 2021
Floyd G. "Peanut" Baxter, 80, of Natural Bridge, NY, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021 at his home where he was surrounded by family.
He was born on June 6, 1941, in Carthage, NY, son of George and Ethel (Knight) Baxter. He attended school in the Carthage area before settling in Southern NYS and meeting his...
Raymond D. Barney
Oct 19, 2021
Raymond Douglas Barney, 87, of West Remington St., Black River, NY, passed away October 18, 2021, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, after a long illness.
Raymond was born September 4, 1934, to Floyd and Catherine (Cook) Barney. He attended schools in Theresa and Copenhagen. He married Sarah Wooledge on January 20,...
Joshua Johnson
Oct 17, 2021
Joshua James Jeremiah Johnson, 43, of 703 Coffeen St., passed away October 17, 2021 after losing a long battle with addiction.
He was born on March 26, 1978 in Saratoga Springs, NY, son of Kenneth David Johnson and Tanya Marlene Collins.
He attended Watertown High School and while in school he volunteered at the local...
Thomas H. Parker
Oct 10, 2021
Thomas H. Parker, 71, of 10882 County Route 8, Chaumont, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2021 at his home.
Born on December 22,1949, in Syracuse New York. Son of Leo and Shirley (Rockwell) Parker, he attended schools in Syracuse.
Following school, he moved to Watertown where he became a self-employed flooring installer and...
Harry E. Bracken
Oct 9, 2021
Harry E. Bracken, 90, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Sackets Harbor, N.Y., passed away October 9, 2021 at the Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm in Watertown surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Gorri) Bracken; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jeanne Bracken, of Spencerport, N.Y.; daughter and son in...
D. Diane Carroll
Oct 8, 2021
D. Diane Carroll, affectionately known as GiGi (Grandma) by many of her great grandchildren, of Dexter NY, passed away in her home on October 8th, 2021.
Born in the same house on November 15th, 1939 to Eva Mae McDonald and Arthur Gebo, the Black River ran through her veins.
Founder and operator of Diane's Coffee...
John H. "Griff" Griffin
Oct 7, 2021
John H. "Griff" Griffin, 66, of NYS Rt. 3 Carthage, NY, passed away October 7, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on November 21, 1954, son of Eva R. Mulverhill, he graduated from Carthage High School. Following school he worked at DeFeriet Paper Co and he drove tractor trailer before becoming disabled.
John was...
Richard L. Burnett
Oct 7, 2021
Richard L. Burnett, 83, of Watertown, NY, passed away October 7, 2021 in Auburn, Washington where he had been residing with his daughter the last two years.
He was born on May 31, 1938 in Watertown, NY, son of Orlando and Evelyn (Sheitz) Burnett. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1955.
Richard worked for...
