Patricia A. Hillyard
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia A. Hillyard, 90, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.
She was born on January 31, 1935, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Roy and Rita (Roe) Merritt. Patricia attended Watertown High School and went on to work at several local establishments...
William F. Adderley
Oct 11, 2025
William F. Adderley, 64, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on August 17, 1961, in Watertown, NY he was the son of Frederick and G. Edathy (Keen) Adderley. William graduated from Watertown High School in 1979.
He began his career working for his father at Adderley...
Virginia F. Joels
Oct 11, 2025
Virginia F. Joels, 92, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Samaritan Summit Village, where she had been a resident.
She was born on July 10, 1933, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of John and Julia (Myers) Fitzsimmons. Virginia graduated from Black River High School in 1951. Following high school she...
Debra S. Galloway
Oct 11, 2025
Debra S. Galloway, 72, of Dexter, New York, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born on December 30, 1952, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Carlos E. and Geraldine J. (Ellsworth) Stafford. Debra grew up in Black River, and in 1958, the family moved to Mexico City...
Dolores J. "Dodie" Hyde
Sep 30, 2025
Dolores J. "Dodie" Hyde, 90, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on September 14, 1935, in Watertown, the daughter of Maurice and Gertrude Baker Helmer Sr. Dodie graduated from Watertown High School and later married Walter Hyde. The couple made their home in Watertown, where...
James A. Wanamaker
Sep 27, 2025
James A. Wanamaker, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on May 10, 1948, in Watertown. James attended Watertown High School before enlisting in the United States Army on October 11, 1966. A proud veteran, he volunteered for two tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged on...
Shirley Ann Jones
Sep 26, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Jones, age 97, of Black River, NY passed away September 26, 2025, at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown, NY. She was born February 14, 1928, in Rome, NY, a daughter of the late Walter and Clara Groff of Lee Center, NY.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Sanford (Spike) Jones;...
Arthur (Barry) W. Campbell Iii
Sep 19, 2025
Arthur (Barry) W. Campbell III, 70, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on September 19th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Born on August 8th, 1955, in Hudson, New York, he was the son of the late Arthur W. Campbell Jr. and Janet (Greene)...
Mariano “Jasper” Grant
Sep 15, 2025
WATERTOWN, NY — Mariano "Jasper" Grant, 89, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Jasper was born on Aug. 21, 1936, in Watertown, the son of the late Nicholas and Sarah (DeCarlo) Grant. He graduated in 1954 from Watertown High School...
William D. O'Brien
Sep 12, 2025
William D. O'Brien, 85, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County, located at the Ellis Farm.
Born on January 28, 1940, William was the son of the late John J. and Mary (Purce) O'Brien. He graduated from high school in Providence, Rhode Island. He entered the US...
Heather M. Jones
Sep 10, 2025
Heather M. Jones, 38, of Dexter, NY, passed away on her way home from work the night of September 10th, 2025.
Heather was born April 1st, 1987 in Orlando, Florida. She was the beloved daughter born to Nikole Campbell, her "daddy" Raymond Premo, and her "mom" Cheryl Myron. She graduated in 2005 from Lowville Academy spending most...
Cathy M. Anderson
Sep 7, 2025
Cathy M. Anderson, 66, of Watertown, New York, passed away at her home on September 7, 2025.
She was born on June 4, 1959, in Watertown, the daughter of Eugene E. and Alpha M. (Rudd) Calhoun. Cathy attended Watertown High School and, following graduation, devoted several years to caring for her beloved grandmother. After her passing, Cathy...
Pauline E. Welser
Sep 3, 2025
Pauline E. Welser, 90, of Theresa, New York, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, New York.
She was born on February 24, 1935, in the town of Pamelia, NY, daughter of John and Irene (Nellis) Wenk. Pauline began her education in a one-room schoolhouse on Rocky Ledge before transferring to...
Patrick A. Lashomb Sr.
Aug 30, 2025
Patrick A. LaShomb Sr., 53, of Black River, NY, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1971, in Watertown, NY, the son of John and Sylvia Jandreau LaShomb.
Patrick grew up in Maine, where he lived for 35 years before returning to New York. A dedicated member of his community, he served...
Richard W. Ferguson
Aug 28, 2025
Richard W. Ferguson, 55, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully august 28, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Richard was born on August 21, 1970, in Watertown, NY, the son of Lawrence and Sandra (Lott) Ferguson. He was a 1989 graduate of Watertown...
Howard E. Sprague
Aug 7, 2025
Howard E. Sprague, 86, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
He was born on December 5, 1938, in Woods Mills, NY, the son of Lewis and Grace (Reynolds) Sprague, Sr. Howard grew up on the family farm on Black River Road where he helped his parents while...
David T. Smith
Aug 6, 2025
David T. Smith, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025.
Born on July 29, 1948, in Watertown, he was the son of the late Clifford C. and Beatrice M. (Dumoulin) Smith. David was a 1966 graduate of Watertown High School.
He began his career working at Severance Photo in...
John Francis Cook
Aug 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of John Francis Cook, 67, of Black River. A devoted husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and truly a great man, who left us peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on August 5th, 2025.
John was born on December 14th, 1957 in Watertown, NY, son of the...
Donna A. Comet
Aug 5, 2025
Donna A. Comet, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.
She was born on November 11, 1936, in Watertown, the daughter of Millard and Marjorie Wicks Farmer. Donna graduated from Watertown's High School in 1955. On September 1, 1956, she married Harry M. Comet at Our...
William H. Arquiett
Aug 3, 2025
William H. Arquiett, 62, of Felts Mills, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 14, 1962, in Watertown, he was the son of Robert and Carmaline (Dilello) Arquiett. William graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1981 and went on to proudly serve...
