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Lillian P. Doney

Lillian P. Doney

Jun 27, 2025

Lillian P.(Hallock) Doney formely of Black River, NY passed away on June 27, 2025 in Georgetown Texas.

Born January 23, 1939 to the late Glenn Hallock and Emily (Petersen) Hallock of Mc Brides Michigan, she was one of 5 children. Lillian moved from Michigan to Florida in her junior year of High School to attend Cedar Lake...

Stanley Edward Hajdasz Jr.

Stanley Edward Hajdasz Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Stanley Edward Hajdasz Jr., 80, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, with his daughter Laurie by his side. After successfully completing the physical rehabilitation program at Samaritan Summit Village and being cleared to return home, Stan's ongoing health challenges brought a sudden but peaceful close to this chapter of his life.

Born...

John J. Bertrand

John J. Bertrand

Jun 23, 2025

John J. Bertrand, 64, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.

John was born on August 22, 1960, in Watertown, the son of the late Ivan H. and Margaret E. (Kimball) Bertrand. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1980 and began his career at Williams Apparatus in Watertown. He...

Joan F. Alfke

Joan F. Alfke

Jun 21, 2025

Joan F. Alfke, 94, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.

She was born on September 25, 1930, in Utica, New York, the daughter of Howard W. and Harriet (Kylow) Blaich. Joan graduated from Watertown High School in 1948. She was employed by the Metropolitan...

Nelson C. Schorr Sr.

Nelson C. Schorr Sr.

Jun 17, 2025

Nelson C. Schorr Sr., 80, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm in Watertown, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 1, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Harold and Mary (Kistner) Schorr. Nelson attended schools in Newark and Irvington,...

Karen L. Alteri

Karen L. Alteri

Jun 17, 2025

Karen L. Alteri, 65, of Philadelphia, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family, following a brief battle with lung cancer.

She was born on April 19, 1960, in Alexandria Bay, New York, the daughter of Robert J. and Lenna M. (Earl) Rosbrook. Karen graduated from Indian River...

Diane Edna (Jewett) Martin

Diane Edna (Jewett) Martin

Jun 15, 2025

Diane Edna (Jewett) Martin, 84 of Champion, NY, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

She was born in Smithville, NY on January 24, 1941 to Donald and Ida (Sackett) Jewett during a severe snowstorm in the corner bedroom of the family home. Her family...

Karin M.S. Overberger

Karin M.S. Overberger

Jun 12, 2025

Karin M. S. Overberger, 73, of Theresa, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on June 12, 2025.

Karin was born on April 14, 1952, in Germany, where she attended and completed her education. While living in Germany, she married a member of the United States Army. The couple later moved to the United States, where they...

Andrea L. Phillips

Andrea L. Phillips

Jun 6, 2025

Andrea L. Phillips, 43, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, following a brief but courageous battle with leukemia.

Born on December 3, 1981, in Jasper, Indiana, Andrea was the beloved daughter of David and Tama (Rohleder) Werner. She graduated from Jasper High School and went on...

Charles J. Bennett

Charles J. Bennett

May 31, 2025

Charles J. Bennett, 75, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.

Charles was born on December 29, 1949, in Watertown, New York son of Charles H. and Josephine M. (Jones) Bennett. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. He entered the military on June 19, 1971 and proudly served as...

Juanita Grace Noftsier

Juanita Grace Noftsier

May 27, 2025

Juanita Grace Noftsier, 52, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 27, 2025, at University Hospital in Syracuse following a brief illness surrounded by her loved ones.

Juanita was born on February 10, 1973, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late Linda L. Noftsier   She attended Watertown High School and worked for many years in the...

William A. Dover

William A. Dover

May 26, 2025

William A. Dover, 91, formerly of Calcium, NY, passed away on May 26, 2025, at Samaritan Nursing Home, where he had been a resident.

He was born on January 5, 1934, in Toccoa, Georgia, the son of James K. and Winnie Ruth Rickman Dover. William graduated from high school in Toccoa, Georgia, and entered the U.S. Army...

Perley E. Canaan

Perley E. Canaan

May 22, 2025

Perley E. Canaan, 95, of Muscatine, Iowa passed away on May 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at the Runge Mortuary on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at 12pm. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

Perley was born on July 16, 1929, in Watertown New York to Ambrose and Hazel (Coscomb) Canaan. He was one...

Gloria J. "Tootie" Warner

Gloria J. "Tootie" Warner

May 22, 2025

Gloria J."Tootie" Warner,78, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 at the Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.

She was born on October 25, 1946, in Carthage, NY, the daughter of Robert and Lannah (Allen) Fleming.

Gloria attended Watertown High School and, following her education, married Carl Williams in 1963. The couple...

Jerry J. Vecchio Sr.

Jerry J. Vecchio Sr.

May 20, 2025

Jerry J. Vecchio Sr., 66, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Syracuse, NY.

Jerry was born on February 21, 1959, in Watertown, the son of Bill and Joan (Chiappone) Vecchio. He was a 1977 graduate of Immaculate Heart Central School. He went on to attend Canton ATC and later graduated from SUNY Cortland...

Daniel C. Mccargar Jr.

Daniel C. Mccargar Jr.

May 17, 2025

Daniel C. McCargar Jr., 54, of Adams Center, New York, passed away suddenly at his home on May 17, 2025.

Born on September 29, 1970, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Daniel C. McCargar Sr. and Frances A. Dobrowolski McCargar. Dan graduated from Watertown High School in 1988. During and after...

William Neville Dowe

William Neville Dowe

May 16, 2025

William Neville Dowe, 44, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 16, 2025.

Born on February 18, 1981, in Willingboro, New Jersey, Bill was the beloved son of Timothy and Cathleen Dowe. He graduated from Immaculate Heart Central High School in 1999 and later attended Jefferson Community College. Bill proudly served his country...

Virginia Rose Martin

Virginia Rose Martin

May 15, 2025

Felts Mills – Virginia Rose Martin, 91, passed away peacefully 15th May 2025  surrounded by family. Born on April 27, 1934, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Vallelunga) Dilello.

Virginia graduated from Watertown High School in 1952. On March 26, 1955, she married the love of her life, Daniel D....

Harold M. O'Brien

Harold M. O'Brien

May 11, 2025

Harold M. O'Brien, 88, of Watertown, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 11, 2025, at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse.

He was born on May 21, 1936, in Watertown, the son of Martin and Mabel (Greenwood) O'Brien. Harold was raised on the family farm in the town of Pamelia, where he worked alongside his parents....

Wordie W. Kilbourn

Wordie W. Kilbourn

May 11, 2025

Wordie W. Kilbourn, 87,  of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.

He was born on January 22, 1938, in Carthage, NY, the son of Charles and Frieda (Burr) Kbourn. He was a graduate of Carthage Central High School and proudly served in the United States Army for...

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