Obituaries

Jul 7, 2021

Donna J. Frye, 62, formerly of Watertown, passed away July 7, 2021 at the Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse where she had resided since 2016.

Born on May 3, 1959 in Watertown, NY, daughter of John B and Joyce E. (LaLonde) Gill, she graduated from Watertown High School in 1977.  She then graduated from JCC...

Jul 6, 2021

Grace A. Londraville, 92, of Watertown, passed away peacefully July 6, 2021 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 16, 1928 in DeKalb, NY, daughter of Edwin P. and Gertrude B. (Stevenson) Holland, she graduated from Gouverneur High School.  She then graduated from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam...

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Michael Clark, PhD (Bob), 69, formerly of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully, July 4, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.   For the last 4 1/2 years Bob was a resident of Samaritan Keep Home where he received excellent care from the staff and Dr. Jack Rush. Bob was born December 4, 1951 in West Carthage, NY,...

Jun 30, 2021

Joseph J. Soluri,90,  of 811 Boyd St., Watertown, passed away June 30, 2021 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 24, 1931 in Watertown, NY, son of Joseph C. and Violet (Gamble) Soluri, he graduated from Watertown High School.

Joseph entered the US Navy on February...

Jun 27, 2021

Karen A. Foote, 67, of 219 LeRay St., Black River, passed away June 27, 2021 at her home.

Born on April 26, 1954 in Watertown, daughter of Lloyd E. and Annette (Torrance) Foote, Karen graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1972.  She then received her Associate's Degree in Accounting from Jefferson Community College in 1974.

Jun 27, 2021

Michael C. Phillips, 58, of 32861 Dog Hill Road, LaFargeville, NY passed away June 27, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on March 11, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio, son of Vern and Rosemary (Brell) Phillips.  He entered the US Army on November 16, 1963 in Cleveland, OH and served with the Co B 4...

Jun 27, 2021

William L. Brasie, 88, of 7490 Railroad St., Lowville and formerly of Watertown, passed away June 27, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on September 9, 1932 in West Carthage, NY son of William L. and Gladys (Hill) Brasie, he attended Lowville Free Academy.  Following school he entered the US Air Force on February 14, 1950...

Jun 23, 2021

Larry T. Beach Sr., 71, Sackets Harbor, passed away unexpectedly June 23, 2021.

Born on February 16, 1950 in Watertown, NY, son of Arthur D. and Francis A. (Seery) Beach, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1968.

Larry entered the US Army on March 11, 1969 and served in Vietnam as a medic. He...

Jun 19, 2021

Delos W. Gleason,82, of US RT. 11, Philadelphia, NY, passed away June 19, 2021 at the Rome Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 25, 1938 in Oxbow, NY, the son of Earl and Bertha (Worden) Gleason.  Delos attended school in Philadelphia and from a young age worked on farms with his father.

He married ...

Jun 18, 2021

Benjamin W. Piazza, 69, of Syracuse, NY passed away on June 18, 2021 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.

Born on January 28, 1952 in Gouverneur, NY, son of Angelo and Gloria (Wilson) Piazza, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1970.  Following school he entered the US AirForce and was honorably discharged in 1974.  He then...

Jun 15, 2021

John F Schloeder of Columbia, SC, and formally of Black River, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 15, 2021 at his home.

Born August 16, 1959 in Carthage, NY, John was the son of late John R. "Jack" and Elain D. (Blackwell) Schloeder. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1977 and then entered the Army.

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Jun 12, 2021

Russell G. Backus, 92, of Bayview Dr., Three Mile Bay, passed away June 12, 2021 at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.

He was born on June 9, 1929 in the Town of Lyme, son of Charles E. and Mabel A. (Tracy) Backus.

Russell worked for the Brownville Game Farm prior to entering the US Army...

Jun 10, 2021

Octalana B. Parker, 97, formerly of Sackets Harbor, NY passed away June 10, 2021 in Jupiter, FL where she has resided since 1981.

Born on October 31,1923 in Sackets Harbor, NY, daughter of Demont Floyd and Denzel Rhoda (Fawdrey) Burnup, she graduated from Sackets Harbor High School, June 1941.

She was employed by Madison Barracks...

Jun 7, 2021

Charles P. Bluto Sr., 71, of 251 W Main St., Gouverneur, passed away June 7, 2021 at his home.

Born on July 28, 1949 in Watertown, son of Luella (Peterson) Bluto, he attended Carthage Central High School. Following school he enlisted in the US Marines on July 28, 1966 his 17th birthday. He was deployed to South...

Jun 6, 2021

Randal L. Corbett, 46, of 520 Binsse St., passed away June 6, 2021 at his home.

He was born on August 13, 1974 in Watertown, son of Lawrence R. and Cindy Sue (Randall) Corbett.

He graduated from Watertown High School in 1992 and he played Varsity football and wrestling.  He then went to Syracuse University...

Jun 5, 2021

Arthur J. "Joe" Villeneuve Jr., 77, of 15470 Clark Road, Sackets Harbor passed away June 5, 2021.

Born on March 23, 1944 in Watertown, NY, son of Arthur J. and Grace(Luffman) Villeneuve Sr., he attended Sackets Harbor High School.  Following school he served in the US Navy.

He married Bonnie Benway on February 14, 1965...

Jun 3, 2021

John W. Dorr, 50, of 27192 County RT. 54, Dexter, passed away June 3, 2021 in Watertown.

Born on February 27, 1971 in Watertown, son of Richard J. and Mary S. (Dick) Dorr, he graduated from General Brown High School in 1989.  He then attended Jefferson Community College.

John worked various jobs in the local...

Jun 2, 2021

C. Jay Johnston, 91, a beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away peacefully in his home in Sackets Harbor on June 2.

C. Jay was born on July 12, 1929 in Avondale, PA, son of Charles A. Johnston and Frances O. (Hoopes) Ivins. C. Jay was a long time New Jersey resident graduating from Roselle Park High...

Jun 2, 2021

Larry Whitford, 65, of 196 Duke Road, Oswego, and formerly of Watertown passed away June 2, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Born on May 19, 1956 in Watertown, NY, son of William and Betty Reynolds Whitford, he graduated from Watertown High School.

Following school he worked construction for the Laborers International Union throughout...

May 30, 2021

Charles B. Neumeyer, 85, of 121 E Kirby St., Dexter, passed away peacefully May 30, 2021 at his home where he was being cared for by his granddaughter, Julia Bevens and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born on December 14, 1935, on Pillar Point, son of Clyde and Harriet (Johnson) Neumeyer, he graduated fro Dexter High School. Following...