Russell G. Backus
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...
Octalana B. Parker
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...
Charles P. Bluto Sr.
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...
Randal L. Corbett
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...
Arthur J. "Joe" Villeneuve Jr.
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...
John W. Dorr
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...
C. Jay Johnston
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...
Larry Whitford
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...
Charles B. Neumeyer
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...
David S. Roberts
May 27, 2021
David S. Roberts, 94, of 100 St. Camillus Way, Fairport, NY and formerly of Watertown, passed away May 27, 2021 at Aaron Manor Nursing Home.
Born on April 17, 1927 in Watertown, son of Roswell and Winifred (Stedman) Roberts, he graduated from Watertown High School.
He married Grace Katherine Best of Canada on April 7,...
Lewis Quesenberry
May 24, 2021
Lewis Quesenberry, 40, passed away May 24, 2021, at his home in Watertown.
Louie was born on March 6, 1981 in Ohio to Roy and Deborah Quesenberry. He attended General Brown High School. He later attended Jefferson Community College, graduating with a degree in hotel/restaurant management and later another degree in chemical dependency.
Louie was...
Wayne A. Mosher
May 21, 2021
Wayne A. Mosher Sr., 91, of 34638 Schwendy Dr., Carthage passed away May 21, 2021 at Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident.
Born on March 24, 1930 in Middlebury Center, PA, son of Richard Mosher and Wanda Goodwin, he graduated from South Side High School in Elmira, NY. Following school, he served in the...
Tommy Whitford
May 21, 2021
Tommy D. Whitford, 61, of 956 Middle Road, Oswego and formerly of Watertown passed away May 21, 2021 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 8, 1959 in Watertown, son of William and Betty (Reynolds) Whitford, he attended Watertown High School.
Tommy worked various jobs in Watertown and...
Ruth Irene Robl
May 16, 2021
Ruth Irene Robl, 96, a lifetime Black River native, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on May 16, 2021 at the Samaritan Summit Nursing Home, where she had resided since July of 2015.
Ruth was born on October 4, 1924, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Arthur Charles Carroll and Clara Helen (Gates) Carroll. ...
Claude B. Fuller
May 14, 2021
Claude B. Fuller, 96, passed away on May 14, 2021 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident.
He was born on June 30, 1924, in Fowler, NY, son of the late Clarence and Nellie Fuller.
He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged on September 23, 1947 as a...
Sunday D Deskins-Zehr
May 14, 2021
Sunday D. Deskins-Zehr, 74, of Burnash Ave., Felts Mills, passed away at home on May 14, 2021.
She was born on November 30, 1946 in Redwood, NY, daughter of John and Natalie (Stewart) Paddock. Sunday graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy.
She went on to become an LPN and worked at the Black River Medical Center...
Gerald Smith
May 11, 2021
Gerald R. Smith, 87, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away May 11, 2021 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.
Born on February 10, 1934 in Henderson, NY, son of Floyd and Ethel (Williams) Smith, he attended Watertown schools. Following school he began a life long career as a truck driver for Davison...
Lello A. "Budgo" Alteri
May 10, 2021
Lello A. "Budgo" Alteri, of 201 Creekwood Dr., Watertown, passed away May 10, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on January 17, 1931 in Watertown, son of Louis and Rose (Cresenzi) Alteri, he graduated from IHA. He entered the US Army on February 24, 1952 and served during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged January...
Mary Alice Snyder
May 9, 2021
The family of Maryalice (Loomis) Snyder, better known to most as "Grandma", 84, sadly announces the passing of their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on May 9, 2021 at the Sarmatian Keep Home in Watertown, NY where she had been a resident for almost 3 years. She was born on November 18, 1936 in Camden, NY to Fredrick and Charlotte...
Donald Peterson
May 8, 2021
Donald H. Peterson~ Black River
Donald H. Peterson was born in Ogdensburg, New York on March 2, 1936. He was the son of Harold Peterson and Pearl Bennet.
Donald competed as an amateur boxer and was an adamant boxing fan who attended many Hall of Fame ceremonies at the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota...
