Obituaries

Sep 10, 2025

Heather M. Jones, 38, of Dexter, NY, passed away on her way home from work the night of September 10th, 2025.

Heather was born April 1st, 1987 in Orlando, Florida. She was the beloved daughter born to Nikole Campbell, her "daddy" Raymond Premo, and her "mom" Cheryl Myron. She graduated in 2005 from Lowville Academy spending most...

Sep 7, 2025

Cathy M. Anderson, 66, of Watertown, New York, passed away at her home on September 7, 2025.

She was born on June 4, 1959, in Watertown, the daughter of Eugene E. and Alpha M. (Rudd) Calhoun. Cathy attended Watertown High School and, following graduation, devoted several years to caring for her beloved grandmother. After her passing, Cathy...

Sep 3, 2025

Pauline E. Welser, 90, of Theresa, New York, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, New York.

She was born on February 24, 1935, in the town of Pamelia, NY, daughter of John and Irene (Nellis) Wenk. Pauline began her education in a one-room schoolhouse on Rocky Ledge before transferring to...

Aug 30, 2025

Patrick A. LaShomb Sr., 53, of Black River, NY, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1971, in Watertown, NY, the son of John and Sylvia Jandreau LaShomb.

Patrick grew up in Maine, where he lived for 35 years before returning to New York. A dedicated member of his community, he served...

Aug 28, 2025

Richard W. Ferguson, 55, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully august 28, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Richard was born on August 21, 1970, in Watertown, NY, the son of Lawrence and Sandra (Lott) Ferguson. He was a 1989 graduate of Watertown...

Aug 7, 2025

Howard E. Sprague, 86, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

He was born on December 5, 1938, in Woods Mills, NY, the son of Lewis and Grace (Reynolds) Sprague, Sr. Howard grew up on the family farm on Black River Road where he helped his parents while...

Aug 6, 2025

David T. Smith, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025.

Born on July 29, 1948, in Watertown, he was the son of the late Clifford C. and Beatrice M. (Dumoulin) Smith. David was a 1966 graduate of Watertown High School.

He began his career working at Severance Photo in...

Aug 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of John Francis Cook, 67, of Black River. A devoted husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and truly a great man, who left us peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on August 5th, 2025.

John was born on December 14th, 1957 in Watertown, NY, son of the...

Aug 5, 2025

Donna A. Comet, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

She was born on November 11, 1936, in Watertown, the daughter of Millard and Marjorie Wicks Farmer. Donna graduated from Watertown's High School in 1955. On September 1, 1956, she married Harry M. Comet at Our...

Aug 3, 2025

William H. Arquiett, 62, of Felts Mills, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 14, 1962, in Watertown, he was the son of Robert and Carmaline (Dilello) Arquiett. William graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1981 and went on to proudly serve...

Aug 3, 2025

Carol B. Gravell, 73, of Watertown, passed away early Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on May 24, 1952, in Malone, New York, the daughter of Carlton and Evelina (Rivers) Gravell. She graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, New York in 1970. She later moved...

Aug 2, 2025

Gary L. Yates, 74, of Black River, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at Jefferson County Hospice Facility surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 17, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, Gary was the beloved son of Leon and Betty (Lake) Yates. He grew up in West Virginia, graduating from Eastbank High School in 1969,...

Aug 1, 2025

Jerry D. Luffman, 82, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 27, 1943, in Watertown, Jerry was the son of Francis and Thelma (Robbins) Luffman. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1961 and went on to work at Black Clawson as...

Jul 19, 2025

Valetta M. Altmire, 100, of Felts Mills, New York, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had been a resident.

Valetta was born on January 22, 1925 in Felts Mills, NY the daughter of Bernard J. and Kathryn (Elliott) Burrows and she attended Felts Mills School. She married Staff Sergeant...

Jul 14, 2025

Margaret G. Powell, 88, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had been a resident.

Born December 25, 1936, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Pollash) Fitzpatrick. Margaret graduated from St. Edward's High School and married her high school sweetheart, Evan...

Jul 14, 2025

Anita L. Lewis, 95, of Theresa, New York, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Anita was born on April 26, 1930, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of William L. and Hazel Merle (VanAlstyne) Jones. She graduated from high school in Adams, NY, and went on to earn her associate's degree...

Jul 9, 2025

Roger H. Miles, 82, of Central Square, NY, passed away peacefully at the Syracuse Veterans Hospital on July 9, 2025.

Born on September 10, 1942, in Watertown, NY, Roger was the son of William O. and Berline (LaClair) Miles. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1961 and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from August...

Jul 5, 2025

John F. "Jack" O'Connor, 88, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at Samaritan Summit Village, where he had been a resident.

Jack was born on April 5, 1937, in Carthage, NY, the son of Francis and Gladys (Menard) O'Connor. He graduated from Carthage High School and went on to serve honorably in the...

Jun 30, 2025

Jodie L. Vaughn, 48, of Carthage, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025, in Syracuse following a medical procedure.

Jodie was born on December 11, 1976, in Rome, NY, the daughter of Bruce W. and Leona (Smith) Vaughn. She attended high school in Copenhagen and later at Watertown High School.

Jodie worked for many...

Jun 30, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – Ethelyne P. Cousins, 96, of Rochester, NY, and formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 30 at Hamilton Manor.

Born March 2, 1929, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of James and Florence (Loshaw) Johnson. Ethelyne graduated from Watertown High School.

She married Charles R. Cousins in...