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Eugene Vincent

Eugene Vincent

Jul 12, 2020

Eugene Vincent, 92, a resident at Henry Keep Apartments in Watertown, passed away peacefully July 12, 2020, at home.

Born on October 24, 1927 in Watertown, NY, son of Eugene and Hazel (Smith) Vincent, he attended North Junior High School.

Following school he worked various jobs.  He worked for Ken Graham Construction for many years...

Jean  M. Wagar

Jean M. Wagar

Jul 5, 2020

Jean Marie Wagar, 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 5th 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Jean was born on July 7th, 1947, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Carl B. Jackson and Rose M. Shannon Jackson. She was a resident of New York most of her life until moving to Winston Salem, North Carolina,...

Steven  M. Slate

Steven M. Slate

Jul 3, 2020

Steven M. Slate, 59 of Foster Park Road, Dexter passed away at his home Friday July 3rd in the morning with his family by his side under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Steven was born July 21, 1960 in Watertown the son of Lawrence and Carol Robidoux Slate. He attended school at General Brown. Steven married Sherry S....

Jennifer M. Bauman

Jennifer M. Bauman

Jul 3, 2020

Jennifer M. Bauman, 34, of 6354 Applewood Dr., Fort Drum, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness.

She was born on August 25, 1985 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Steven and Sheila (Keever) Welter.  Jennifer graduated from high school in Golden Valley, AZ in...

David  J. Nellis

David J. Nellis

Jul 1, 2020

David J. Nellis of Sackets Harbor passed away Wednesday morning at his home. David was born in Watertown on January 9, 1935, the son of Leone E. and Nellie E. Nellis. He lived in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 1952. For a time he worked for Northern Asphalt then enlisted in the Coast Guard. He was stationed...

Sharon  L. Nagy

Sharon L. Nagy

Jun 29, 2020

Sharon L. Nagy, 72 of Miller Road, LaFargeville, passed away Monday morning at her home after battling cancer. Sharon was born October 19, 1947 in Carthage, the daughter of Milton and Lorna Pike Gould. She graduated with a masters' degree from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She was self-employed as a Learning Strategist, teaching those with learning disabilities. Sharon...

Brian  Alan Pitkin

Brian Alan Pitkin

Jun 29, 2020

Brian Alan Pitkin, 61, formerly of Watertown, N.Y . passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. Brian was born in Watertown, New York, the son of Merle and Alberta Livingston Pitkin on December 24, 1958. He went to high school at Watertown High and graduated in 1977. He worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed hunting and boating. Brian...

David  E. Estep

David E. Estep

Jun 23, 2020

Ret. SGT David Edward Estep, 42nd Infantry Division, Fort Drum, New York 1960 - 2020 David Edward Estep, 59, of The Dalles, Oregon was taken to his final Permanent Change of Station on June 23, 2020. He takes with him his faithful dog of fifteen years, Zoey, who decided Dave needed company and passed away the same day. Dave was...

Jack  A. Wagar

Jack A. Wagar

Jun 18, 2020

Jack A. Wagar, 84 of Dexter passed away Thursday morning at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Jack was born October 16, 1935 in Watertown the son of William and Myrtle Cook Wagar. He graduated from Dexter High School. Following High School he served in the US NAVY for 2 years. Jack married Marguerite Hall on June 8, 1957 on Pillar Point....

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...

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