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Mary Elaine Mahon

Mary Elaine Mahon

Dec 8, 2020

Mary Elaine Mahon, 76, of 5926 Jessup Dr. Zephyrhills, FL. passed away peacefully December 8, 2020 at her home where she was under the care of her family and Gulfside Hospice of Pasco County.

Born on June 16, 1944, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Alphonse and Mary Mallet Ramie, she graduated from Watertown High School, Class of...

Richard E. Wiseman

Richard E. Wiseman

Dec 8, 2020

Richard E. Wiseman, 87, of 1124 Jewell Dr., Watertown and longtime resident of Chaumont, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on January 22, 1933 in the Town of Watertown, son of William and Iva (Denney) Wiseman, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1951.

He married Nancy Mason...

Donald J. Altmire

Donald J. Altmire

Dec 6, 2020

Donald J. Altmire, 60, of 24221 Lester Road, Felts Mills, passed away December 6, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center with his family at his side while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on November 25, 1960 in Watertown, son of Donald F. and...

Watertown Elks Lodge #496

Watertown Elks Lodge #496

Dec 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Watertown Elks Lodge #496. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

David A. Mcgraw

David A. Mcgraw

Nov 30, 2020

David A. McGraw, 68, of Calcium and formerly of Dexter, NY, passed away November 30, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on August 23, 1952 in Hancock, NY, son of William and Marion (Elliott) McGraw.  He was raised by his parents John and Virginia McAvoy of Watertown.

David was a 1972 graduate...

Jan A. Keen

Jan A. Keen

Nov 29, 2020

Jan Allan Keen, 80, of County Rt. 59, Dexter, NY passed away November 29, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on March 9, 1940 in St. Marys Pennsylvania, son of Allan Watson and Mary Isabel Hess Keen, he graduated from Waterloo High School in Waterloo, NY. He then received his Bachelor's Degree in Landscaping architecture in...

Constance M. Gardner

Constance M. Gardner

Nov 21, 2020

Constance M. "Connie" Gardner, 93, of 23393 Route 11, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2020, at her home.

A private graveside service will be held at Sanford Corners Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

She was born April 14, 1927, in Cape Vincent, daughter of...

Hollis C. Dorr

Hollis C. Dorr

Nov 20, 2020

Hollis C. Dorr, 89, of NYS RT. 12 E Dexter, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born in the Township of Clayton on May 27, 1931, the son of Claude G. and Alberta M. Heyl Dorr.  He lived and worked on the family dairy farm until 1944 when at...

Sally Ann O'Neill Dugan

Sally Ann O'Neill Dugan

Nov 19, 2020

Sally Anne O'Neill Dugan

Funeral service for Sally O'Neill Dugan, formally of Watertown, NY, will be held Saturday, July 24th 2021 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Cape Vincent, NY.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and will conclude with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon.  The Mass will be concelebrated by her...

Paul A. Bursik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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