Andre G. Toutant Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Andre G. Toutant Sr., 88, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the Carthage Nursing Center, where he had been a resident.
Andre was born on July 24, 1937, in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada, the son of William and Alice Toutant. He grew up in Canada and attended school there until moving to...
Watertown Elks Lodge #496 Memorial Sunday
Dec 4, 2025
WATERTOWN, NY — The Watertown Elks Lodge #496 will hold their annual Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the Watertown Elks Lodge, 728 Bradley St., Watertown, NY.
Family, friends and members are all welcome to attend and join us for a luncheon that will immediately follow the service in the banquet room.
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Karen Elizabeth Lee
Nov 26, 2025
Karen Elizabeth Lee, 68, of Watertown, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 23, 1957, in Watertown, NY, Karen was the daughter of Fred and Mary (Stebbins) LaFave. She married the love of her life, Richard W. Lee Jr., and together they built a...
Cherryl L. Evans
Nov 26, 2025
Cherryl L. Evans, 68, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on October 10, 1957, in Massena, the daughter of Richard and Annette (Levac) Rombough. Cherryl graduated from Massena High School, and while attending school she earned her cosmetology degree from BOCES. She...
Dolores D. Dupell
Nov 24, 2025
Dolores D. Dupell, 84, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, at her home in Watertown.
Dolores was born on December 1, 1940, in Watertown, the daughter of Millard and Marjorie (Wicks) Farmer. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1958. On September 7, 1984, she married Thomas Dupell in DeFeriet, NY....
Douglas A. Ward
Nov 18, 2025
Douglas A. Ward, 87, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 at Samaritan Summit Village, where he had been a resident.
Douglas was born on June 24, 1938, in Watertown, the son of Lorne and Carmen (Dodge) Ward. He graduated from Lyme Central School in 1957 and proudly served his country in the United...
Sandra J. "Sandy" Perry
Nov 17, 2025
Sandra J. "Sandy" Perry, 71, of Adams, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was born on October 16, 1954, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Herbert A. and Margaret A. (Roberts) BushawJr. She graduated from Indian River High School in 1972.
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Charlene M. Fix
Nov 17, 2025
Charlene M. Fix, 77, of Cape Vincent, NY, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 20, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of James L. and Marion A. (Garber) Ward. Charlene graduated from Lansdowne- Aldan High School in 1966 and went on to attend nursing school...
Rosalie Bennett
Nov 16, 2025
Rosalie Bennett, 73, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.
She was born on April 4, 1953, in Watertown, the daughter of Alice Bashnaw. Rosalie married Allan C. Bennett, and together they shared many years of love and companionship until his passing...
David J. Hutt
Nov 16, 2025
David J. Hutt, 78, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on November 5, 1947, in Carthage, New York, the son of Oscar and Norma Hutt. David attended Carthage Central High School. On December 3, 1983, he married Judy V. Nevills in Carthage. The couple...
Carolyn E. Shepard
Nov 15, 2025
Carolyn E. Shepard, 86, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the Samaritan Summit Village, where she had been a resident. Born July 23, 1939, in Calcium, New York, she was the daughter of Harold and Mary Dean. Carolyn graduated from Lyme Central School.
On September 23, 1962, she married Norton Shepard of Evans Mills in Evans...
Roy L. Goodrich
Nov 12, 2025
Roy L. Goodrich, 76, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2025.
Roy was born on October 1, 1949, in Sidney, New York, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Howe) Goodrich. He graduated from high school in Tully, New York. Roy worked for many years alongside his father, who owned and operated...
Russell G. Henry
Nov 7, 2025
Russell G. Henry, 40, of Watertown, passed away on November 7, 2025. Known for his sharp wit, curious mind, and love of all things unusual, Russell lived life with a sense of wonder that made him unforgettable to those who knew him.
Born on June 24, 1985, in Watertown to Nicholas P. Henry and Janell J. Matthews,...
Kevin I. Gleason
Nov 6, 2025
Kevin I. Gleason, 55, of Felts Mills, New York, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following a brief and courageous battle with aggressive cancer.
Kevin was born on November 13, 1969, in Watertown, the son of Kenneth E. and Reba (Marcellus) Gleason. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. After...
Joseph T. Lafave
Nov 4, 2025
Joseph T. LaFave, 70, of Watertown, NY, passed away on November 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on February 4, 1955, in Watertown, NY to Fred and Mary (Stebbins) LaFave. He was the sixth oldest of twelve children.
Joe graduated from Watertown High School, earned an A.S. degree in Math/Science...
Andy P. O’Brien
Nov 2, 2025
Andy P. O'Brien age 53 of Amherst, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 2, 2025. Andy was born on February 8, 1972, the son of Jackie and Susan (McLean) O'Brien. Andy married Lori Toftum on October 18, 1997.
How can you sum up a life with just a few words? A lifelong hard worker, Andy dedicated...
Won Chi So
Oct 29, 2025
Won Chi So, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family.
Mr. So was born in Japan to his Korean parents whom had moved there prior to his birth on December 10, 1938. His family relocated back into Korea in 1946, shortly after the end of Japanese imperialism. Mr. So...
Roberta D. "Bobbie" Lavancha
Oct 26, 2025
Roberta D. LaVancha
June 23, 1954 – October 26, 2025
WATERTOWN, NY — Roberta D. "Bobbie" LaVancha, 71, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Roberta was born on June 23, 1954, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Robert and Santina (Basile) Hallsworth. She graduated from Watertown...
Robert S. “Bob” Steele
Oct 16, 2025
Felts Mills — Robert S. "Bob" Steele, 73, of Felts Mills, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the Carthage Area Hospital.
He was born on January 4, 1952, in Frostburg, Maryland, the son of Garvin and Matilda (Jenkins) Steele. Bob graduated from Valley High School in Lonaconing, Maryland, in 1970. He married Susan Kyle on June...
Bryan G. Oster
Oct 16, 2025
Evans Mills — Bryan G. Oster, 62, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.
He was born on May 26, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Janet (Palsse) Oster. Bryan graduated from Lutheran East High School in Cleveland in 1981....
