Obituaries

Feb 19, 2020

Penelope Joan Loomis was born into the arms of angels and welcomed by her loving Mommy and Daddy on Feb 19, 2020 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. She was born at 11:35 a.m. and went to her heavenly home.

Penelope was the daughter of Ryan and Tricia Loomis of Watertown, has a big sister Caelyn and...

Feb 17, 2020

Brian A. Cross, 60, formerly of 252 Winslow St., Watertown, passed away February 17, 2020 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm. He was born on August 6, 1959 in Placerville, CA, son of George H. and Josephine (Gullo) Cross.  He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1979. Brian was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in...

Feb 2, 2020

Michelle R. Thomas Brown, 55, of Chaumont passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Samaritan Medical Center, after being stricken ill suddenly at home. Michelle was born on July 31, 1964 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Robert J. and Janet (Fish) Thomas. Her father Robert (Bob) was the long-time Chief of Police for the Villages of Brownville and...

Jan 27, 2020

In loving memory of Benson Wilson Kirkby August 10, 2019-January 27, 2020 On the morning of Monday, January 27, 2020, with no tubes or beeping machines, Benson Wilson Kirkby passed away in the arms of his mom and dad, finally at peace. He lived 5 months and 17 days and never knew anything but profound love from all who encountered...

Jan 23, 2020

Kelle L. Grandjean, 50, of Watertown passed away Thursday afternoon, January 23,2020, at Samaritan Medical Center after brief illness. Kelle was born on November 20,1969 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Donald and Catherine (Strader) Haynes. She graduated from Sackets Harbor Central School in 1987 and attended Jefferson Community College for a short time. She entered the United States...

Jan 16, 2020

Richard J. Kidney, 71, of Dexter passed away Thursday morning, January 16,2020 at Samaritan Medical Center. Born on January 16,1949 in Goshen, N.Y. the son of the late Thomas (Bud) and Meriba (Meb) Tidaback Kidney. He graduated in 1967 from Goshen High School. He then attended RCA college for 2 years. He entered the U.S. Army in 1968 and was...

Jan 16, 2020

James W. Scales, 73, of Morrison Ave., Watertown, passed away January 16, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with the Hart& Bruce Funeral Home.  It was his wish to be cremated and services will be held at the convenience of the family.

James was born on July 9, 1946 in Cape Vincent, NY,...

Jan 10, 2020

Freda Major was a resident at Lewis County General Hospital Nursing Care Facility in Lowville, NY, for approximately two and a half years. She died primarily from old age, on Friday morning, January 10, 2020. Freda's only sibling, Twilla B. (June) Parker passed on December 8, 1989. Twilla was 68 years old. Surviving Freda are her son Phillip A. Goings...

Jan 9, 2020

Ina Marie Filley was born Dec. 22, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Ray on Jan. 9th, 2020. She was the next to youngest of 8 children and last remaining child of Clarence E. Lucas and Gladys (Gould) (Lucas) Merriam. She is preceded in death by her husband George R. Filley and daughter-in-law...

Jan 4, 2020

Heather F. Basford, 36, of Gouverneur passed away from natural causes on January 4, 2020 at Upstate University where she was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 31, 1983 in Gouverneur, daughter of John Basford Sr. and Donna Dollinger.  Heather graduated from Watertown High School in 2001 and following school she held various...

Jan 3, 2020

Ann N. Gunn, 83, of Brownville passed away Friday evening, January 3, 2020, at Hospice of Jefferson County - Ellis Farm surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 10, 1936 in Brownville, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Guy and Lola (Barrett) Cooper. She graduated from Brownville/Glen Park High School. She married Harold E. Gunn on April...

Jan 2, 2020

Robert N. Dekin, age 82 of 16046 MorrisTract Rd, Chaumont, passed away at his home, Thursday, January 2nd. Robert was born December 20, 1937 in Carthage, NY, the son of Eliza M. Dekin. He attended school in Carthage. Robert served with the 127th Ordinance Company of Carthage from 1955 to 1959 and retired from the New York Air Brake where...

Dec 31, 2019

Joyce W. Cross, 74, a resident at Kamargo Apartments in Black River, passed away December 31, 2019.

She was born on September 18, 1945 in Felts Mills, NY, daughter of Merle A. and Othol W. (Fountaine) Cross.

Among her survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Beth Cross, Felts Mills.

Arrangements are...

Dec 31, 2019

Charles "Chip" Lachenauer, 76, of Baldwinsville and formerly of Watertown, passed away December 31, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Born on May 13, 1943, in Watertown, NY, son of George and Helen (Gartland) Lachenauer, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1961.  Chip went on to earn his Associate's Degree in Business from Canton ATC.

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Dec 30, 2019

James R. Montrois, 93, died December 30, 2019. James was born on June 26, 1926 in Watertown, NY to Raymond and Mary Mahar Montrois. Jim enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 during WW11. He went to train from the east coast to San Francisco. From there he went by US Navy ship to Okinawa, Japan. He...

Dec 29, 2019

The earthly journey for Barbara E Heasley ended on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Barbara was born at home on Massey St Rd, Adams Center on March 6, 1939 to Howard E and Dorothy Hicks Slade. She attended Adams Center Central School graduating in 1957. She then graduated from Watertown School of Commerce a year later. It was in working at...

Dec 24, 2019

Anthony J. Norman Sr., of Franklin St., Watertown, passed away December 24, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on April 21, 1955 in Henry County, VA, son of Arthur C. and Mildred (Wade) Norman, he graduated from high school in Norfolk, VA.  He entered the Army on August 8, 1973 and served in Vietnam.  Anthony was...

Dec 23, 2019

Allen Birchenough, 81, of Black River, NY, passed away December 23, 2019 at home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on August 6, 1938 in Fulton, NY son of the late Oswald and Erma (Souva) Birchenough.  He graduated from Copenhagen Central School.  He joined the Army in 1956 and...

Dec 22, 2019

Mason E. Mosher passed away in his sleep December 22, 2019 at 101 years old. Born July 30, 1918 in the Town of Wilna to Leman and Edna Mason Mosher. After graduation from Gouverneur High School at 16 years old he received a scholarship to Canton School of Agriculture (Now Canton College). Along with his normal studies he took a...

Dec 14, 2019

Cody F. Salisbury, 87, of Watertown, passed away December 14, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 1, 1932, in Theresa, NY, son of Malcolm M. (Tommy) and Ola (Wicks) Salisbury.  The oldest of eight children Cody was always a hard worker and worked several jobs throughout his teenage years to...