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Gerald  G. Lawrence  Jr.

Gerald G. Lawrence Jr.

Jun 17, 2020

Gerald G Lawrence, Jr. (Sonny) passed away Wednesday June 17th, 2020 as the results of an accident in 1975 while on active duty in the Navy. He was a 1971 graduate of Sackets Harbor Central School where he was a member of the track team. Sonny loved the outdoors watching the birds and raising pheasant chicks to release into the...

Keith  A. Trombley

Keith A. Trombley

Jun 17, 2020

Keith A. Trombley, 35 of Dexter passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening at his home. Keith was born July 19, 1984 in Watertown, the son of Scott and Cindy White Trombley. He graduated from General Brown High School in 2001 and went to Plumbing and Heating School in Connecticut. Keith was self-employed in the Plumbing and Heating business. Keith enjoyed hunting...

Allison G. Walts

Allison G. Walts

Jun 6, 2020

Allison G. Walts 93 of Las Vegas NV formally from Evans Mills, NY passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020.

He was born on February 3, 1927.  He was the son of Clinton and Alta Walts Evans Mills NY. He was raised and operated the family farm on Goulds Corner Rd until the 80's.  He then worked ...

Albert L. "Thumper" Sykes Iv

Albert L. "Thumper" Sykes Iv

Jun 6, 2020

Albert L. "Thumper" Sykes IV, 59, of 29822 NYS Rt.3, Black River, passed away peacefully June 6, 2020 at his home where he was surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. In 2017, Al was diagnosed with cancer and put up a valiant fight over the past three years.

Born on...

Edwin J. Hodkinson

Edwin J. Hodkinson

Jun 4, 2020

Edwin J. Hodkinson, 79, of 722 Superior St., Watertown, passed away June 4, 2020, at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on February 6, 1941 in Watertown, NY, son of Robert and Helen Hodkinson, he graduated from Carthage Central High School.

He married Jackie Farmer, of Great Bend, on July 11, 1964 at St. Rita's Catholic...

Da’Mon J. Scott

Da’Mon J. Scott

Jun 2, 2020

Da'Mon J. Scott, 21, of 240 East Main St., Watertown, passed away June 2, 2020 following a tragic car accident in Calcium, NY.

He was born on December 2, 1998 in Watertown, NY, son of Yaphet Wallace and Kenyatta Scott.

Da'Mon graduated from Watertown High School in 2016. He loved playing basketball and was a...

John J. Defranco

John J. Defranco

May 23, 2020

John J. DeFranco, 59, a native of Watertown, died May 23, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He is the son of Joseph N. and Rose Marra DeFranco.  John graduated from Immaculate Heart Central High School. After graduation he attended Hobart College in Geneve, NY, where he became active in communications.  He eventually became a radio announcer...

Jeannie J. Santana

Jeannie J. Santana

May 19, 2020

Jeannie J. Santana, 53, of 14 Wilna Ave., DeFeriet, NY, passed away May 19, 2020 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, following a long battle with cancer.

She was born on August 13, 1966 in New York City where she grew up and graduated from high school.

Following school Jeannie...

Carole  L. Couchman

Carole L. Couchman

May 15, 2020

Carole L. Couchman Watertown: May 15, 2020 at age 88 Survived by her dedicated husband, Bill Couchman (Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown); sister Joanne Ford (Rochester), predeceased by sister Betty Trimble; 5 children: Kristin DeOrdio, Cheri Magin, (Rochester) Herb Freitag (Tina), (SC) Cathy Hallatt (Bernie), (NC) and Nancy Freitag (Mike Ziegler),(Rochester) son-in-law John Magin, 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Born in...

Frank C. Daniels Jr.

Frank C. Daniels Jr.

May 15, 2020

Frank C. Daniels Jr., 72, of 300 Barker Road, Antwerp, passed away at home on Friday, May 15, 2020, where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence County.

He was born on November 16, 1947 in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of Frank Charles and Verna (Ely) Daniels Sr. ...

Muriel "Tootie" Disco

Muriel "Tootie" Disco

May 13, 2020

Muriel L. "Tootie" Disco, 76, of 162 Osborne Road, Harrisville, passed away May 13, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

She was born on December 23, 1943 in Pitcairn, NY, the daughter of Arthur D. and Mary A. (Tomlinson) McEathron.  Her parents passed away when she was six years old and she was raised by her...

Alice E. Sykes

Alice E. Sykes

May 8, 2020

Alice Eleanor (Lee) Sykes ,83, of Dexter, New York passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm. She was born on December 7,1936 in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Chester H. and Doris (Rathbun) Lee. She graduated in 1954 from Dexter High School. She married Ross John Sykes, Jr. on January...

Rita M. Cesario

Rita M. Cesario

May 4, 2020

Rita M. Cesario, 85, formerly of 102 Stafford Dr., Black River, and a current resident at the Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living, passed away peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on September 28, 1934, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Norbert and Catherine (Callahan) Horn, she graduated from Cathedral High School in Syracuse....

Joyce D. Floetenmeyer

Joyce D. Floetenmeyer

May 3, 2020

Joyce D. Floetenmeyer, 85, passed away May 3, 2020, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing home where she had been a resident.

She was born on July 4, 1934, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (LaRish) Booth.

Joyce married Maurice Reed, the father of her children in 1952.  She then married Adolf Floetenmeyer, both...

Irene  M. Timmerman

Irene M. Timmerman

Apr 22, 2020

Irene M. Timmerman, 96, of Dexter, New York passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home. Irene was born in Pakenham, Ontario on August 22,1923, the daughter of the late Gordon and Ethel (Lawson) Mott. She attended school at Evans Road School and graduated from Dexter High School. She worked at the former Calavo Factory in...

Marian D. Frier

Marian D. Frier

Apr 22, 2020

Marian D. Frier, 98, passed away peacefully, April 22, 2020 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she was a resident.

She was born on August 26, 1921, in  Winthrop, NY, daughter of Cornelius and Teresa (Normile) Dullea.  Marian graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Brasher Falls in 1939 and later form the Watertown Business School of Commerce....

James  K. Schreib

James K. Schreib

Apr 14, 2020

James "Shotgun" Schreib, 68, of Pillar Point, passed away on April 14th, 2020 at St. Josephs' Hospital, Syracuse. Jim was born in Rochester, New York on May 26th, 1951 where he resided until relocating to Pillar Point, New York in June 2004. He will be remembered as the Godfather of the family. Jim was a hardworking truck driver for forty-seven...

Mandy Hirschman

Mandy Hirschman

Apr 14, 2020

Mandy Hirschman, 41, of 30942 County Rt. 143, Felts Mills, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on January 12, 1979 in Germany, the daughter of Steffan and Evelyn Hubner.  She grew up in Dresden, Germany.

She and Travis met in Germany in 2003, where he was...

John William Wright

John William Wright

Apr 9, 2020

John William Wright, 55, of 609 New York Ave., Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at home after a battle with throat and lung cancer.

John William Wright was born on October 22, 1964 in Watertown NY, son of Alan Webster Wright and Shirley Ann Wright (Topping).

John attended Watertown High School and worked as a custodian...

Steven  W. Laclair

Steven W. Laclair

Apr 7, 2020

Steven W. LaClair, 53 of Dexter passed away unexpectedly April 7th, 2020 in the Town of Leray. Steven was born March 4, 1967 the adopted son of William and Carolyn Kidder LaClair. He graduated from General Brown High School in 1985. Shortly afterward he joined the US ARMY serving several years. Following military service, Steven worked at Fort Drum as...

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