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Paul A. Bursik
Nov 15, 2020
Paul A. Bursik, 58, of Percy Chicks Dr., Black River, passed away November 15, 2020 at Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse.
Born on May 12, 1962 in North Tonawanda, NY, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Bursik, he graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in 1980.
Following school Paul entered the US Air Force Reserves and...
June D. Tanner
Nov 15, 2020
June D. Tanner, 93, of Hewitt Road, Three Mile Bay, New York, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
June was born on August 7, 1927 in Carthage, New York, the daughter of Floyd and Celeste (Barrus)...
Paul Steele
Nov 13, 2020
Paul J. Steele, 82, of Charlotte North Carolina passed away November 13th, 2020.
Paul was born in Dexter, NY on December 8th 1937 to the late Basil and Corolyn Steele.
Paul was a US Army Veteran having served in the Army Reserves. He enjoyed fishing, golf and anything to do with computers.
Along...
Janet E. Heim
Nov 8, 2020
Janet E. Heim, 76, of 23309 White Road, Watertown, passed away November 8, 2020 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she was undergoing rehabilitation from an injury.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. It was Janet's wish to be cremated and a Celebration of Life to take place at the convenience of the...
Patty A. Martin
Nov 7, 2020
Patty A. Martin, 61, passed away peacefully November 7, 2020 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 12th at 1 p.m. at N. Watertown Cemetery.
She was born on October 8, 1959, daughter...
Harold G. Van Alstyne
Nov 6, 2020
H. George VanAlstyne, 86, of Morris Tract Road, Chaumont, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2020. He was born on April 23, 1934 in Watertown, NY, son of Harold J. and Emma D. (Thompson) VanAlstyne. He spent most of his childhood in the Chaumont area and graduated from Lyme Central School in 1952. He worked for Merchant...
Samuel R. Skinner
Nov 5, 2020
Samuel R. Skinner, 76, of 301 Rice St., Brownville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 5, 2020 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm. Born on D-Day, June 6, 1944, son of Ralph W. and Mildred (Frazier) Skinner, he graduated from General Brown Central School in 1963 where he was a three-sport athlete...
Travis James Lawler Rogers
Nov 2, 2020
Travis James Lawler Rogers, 26, of 105 Barracks Dr., Sackets Harbor, passed away November 2, 2020 at his home.
He was born on May 29, 1994 in Watertown, NY, son of Leo and Meghan (Lawler) Rogers. Travis graduated from General Brown High School in 2012. While in school he participated in youth wrestling, lacrosse, and was active...
Henry R. Reed
Oct 26, 2020
Henry R. Reed, 75, of 31235 State RT. 3, Felts Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020 at his home.
Born on August 12, 1945 in Hannibal, NY, son of Robert and Genevieve (Finnegan) Reed, he attended Carthage Central School.
At a young age, he worked for Wheelock Entertainment throughout NYS. While working,...
William R. Russell
Oct 25, 2020
William R. Russell, 84, of 112 St. Lawrence Ave. E., Brownville, passed away peacefully October 25, 2020 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Burke, NY, son of George H. and Anna Belle (Robinson) Russell. William was raised in Rouses Point, NY where he attended school. Following school he entered the US Army...
Karl E. Vanvoorhis
Oct 22, 2020
Karl E. VanVoorhis, 70, of 28050 Fox Creek Road, Cape Vincent, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on October 26, 1949 in Bellefontaine, OH, son of Jay and Cecile (Bach) VanVoorhis. He was one of eleven children and graduated from Bellefontaine High School in OH. He entered the US Army on...
Paul G. Alberry
Oct 20, 2020
Paul G. Alberry , 61, loving husband, father, soldier, police officer and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully October 20, 2020 at his home in Adams Center. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Calling hours will be held Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 22 at the Hart &...
Alec R. Williamson
Oct 13, 2020
Alec Ross Williamson, 38, of Watertown, NY, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2020, as the result of a tragic accident in the Village of Theresa, NY. Alec was born on January 5, 1982, in Moses Lake, WA, the son of Donald and Laurinda Holland Williamson. He graduated from Lind High School, WA, in 2000. Alec is a veteran of...
Christine R. Hendrie
Oct 12, 2020
Christine Hendrie passed peacefully at her home on Monday 12th October in Calcium, New York surrounded by her loving family.
Christine was born in Stonehouse, a small village in Scotland, on 1st January 1935 to Peter and Lily Morran. Christine had 8 siblings, George, Peter, Lily, Sheila, Jean and Sandra and is survived by her younger sisters...
Geno H. Martini
Oct 12, 2020
Geno H. Martini, 89, of West Remington St., Black River, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.
A Funeral Mass will be said 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15th at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Black River. Burial will follow in Black River...
Charles "Mike" Tunstall
Oct 9, 2020
Charles "Mike" Tunstall, 75, of 24619 Sanford Corners Road, Calcium, passed away October 9, 2020 at the Carthage Center for Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 20, 1945 in Watertown, NY son of Francis and Greta (Wilder) Tunstall. Mike graduated from General Brown High School in 1963 and attended Watertown...
Kim Marie Brownell
Oct 8, 2020
Kim Marie Brownell, 57, of 149 Willow St., Watertown, passed away October 8, 2020 at her home, with her husband and son by her side.
Born on March 20, 1963, in Watertown, the daughter of Tina (Flake) Juiliani, she graduated from Watertown High School in1981.
Kim worked as a medical receptionist at Samaritan Medical Center...
Richard J. Dorr
Oct 7, 2020
Richard J. Dorr, 87, of 832 Mill St., Watertown, passed away peacefully October 7, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on February 4, 1933, in Watertown, NY, son of Clarence A. and Elsie (Heilman) Dorr, he graduated from Watertown High School.
Dick began his career in farming as a young man working for his...
Michelle Renee Ricks
Oct 5, 2020
WATERTOWN, NY — Michelle Renee Ricks, 46, of 415 Gotham St., passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 5, 2020, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 1, 1973, in Beaufort, SC, the daughter of Steve and Rebecca (Wilfong) Kelley.
She is survived by six children, Haylie Ricks, Megan Ricks, Caitlin Ricks, and Brandon Ricks all...
Russell J. Coleman
Oct 5, 2020
Russell J. Coleman, 63, of 668 Bronson St., Watertown, passed away October 5, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on January 13, 1957 in Toledo, OH, son of Virgil and Betty J. (Cugno) Coleman, he graduated from Watertown High School and later attended JCC for culinary school.
Russell was a master carpenter and worked...
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