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George  A. Day  Jr.

George A. Day Jr.

Jun 29, 2019

George A. Day Jr. age 85 of Weaver Road, Chaumont passed away at his home early Saturday morning with his family by his side. George was born June 22, 1934 in Watertown the son of George and Ruth Chaney Day Sr.  He attended school in Watertown and later served in the Army National Guard.  He married Bethel M. Brown on...

Robert P. “Bob” Schorr

Robert P. “Bob” Schorr

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Paul Schorr, 80, of 645 Thompson St., Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, Watertown.

Robert was born on November 26, 1938 in Newark, NJ, son of Harold P. and Mary (Kistner) Schorr.  He attended Newark (NJ) and...

John A. Hermann

John A. Hermann

Jun 25, 2019

John A. Hermann, 87, of 25430 Bush Road, Calcium, passed away June 25, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 28, 1932 in Redwood, NY son of Adolf and Anna Mae (Schwarz) Hermann, he graduated from IHA in 1949.

Following school he worked for the...

Anne  W. Doane

Anne W. Doane

Jun 23, 2019

Anne W. Doane of Dexter, New York passed away June 23 , 2019 peacefully at 89 years old at Samaritan Summit Village where she had resided for two and a half years. Born January 7 , 1930 to the late Lewis and Marjorie Webert. She graduated from IHA and was always proud of being Queen of the Academy. She has...

Ardalee J. Buttry

Ardalee J. Buttry

Jun 21, 2019

Ardalee J. Buttry, 76, of 300 Rice St., Brownville, passed away June 21, 2019 at the Carthage Area Hospital where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 19, 1942 daughter of Carlton and Arah Wicks Meeks, she attended Evans Mills High School.

She married Donald Davis, the marriage ended in divorce and...

Robert H. "Bucky" Huni

Robert H. "Bucky" Huni

Jun 21, 2019

Black River - Robert H. "Bucky" Huni, 89, of 124 West St., Black River, NY passed away June 21, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 6, 1929 in Harrisville, son of William and Anna Schweitzer Huni, he graduated from Black River High School in 1947.

Following school...

Reta  J. Kizzer

Reta J. Kizzer

Jun 20, 2019

Reta J. Kizzer 90 of Brownville passed away Thursday morning at her home. Reta was born July 28, 1928 in Brownville, the daughter of Lewis and Virginia Phelps Majo.  She graduated from Dexter High School in 1945.  She married Carl Kizzer on October 7, 1946 in Sackets Harbor. Reta worked at Calavo Fruit Co., Pine Cleaners and retired from Bomax...

Randy Peck

Randy Peck

Jun 18, 2019

Randy Peck,64,  of 23502 US Rt. 11, Calcium, NY,  passed away June 18, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life  will be held 6 p.m. Monday, July 8 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown, NY.

He was born on October 20, 1954 son of Fred Charles...

Anne  M. Sullivan

Anne M. Sullivan

Jun 15, 2019

Anne M. Sullivan, 62 of Watertown passed away Saturday at Upstaye Medical Center following a long struggle with Leukemia. Anne was born October 6, 1956 in Watertown the daughter of Frederick and Cecelia Aloan Thomson.  She graduated from General Brown Central and became an LPN.  She worked at Mercy Hospital and the Samaritan Medical Center. She finished her career working...

George  J. Aubin

George J. Aubin

Jun 11, 2019

George J. Aubin, 101 of Texas Road, Carthage passed away Tuesday morning at the Carthage Area Skilled Nursing Center. George was born August 27, 1917 in Canada the son of Francis and Cecelia Burnett Aubin.   He married Margaret Doroha on June 5, 1939 at Holy Family Church in Watertown.  The couple lived on the Texas Road in Carthage for many...

Donald E. Keruskie

Donald E. Keruskie

May 27, 2019

Donald E. Keruskie, member of the communities of Watertown and Dexter, has passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019, while in the care of Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.

A calling hour is planned for six o'clock, with a memorial service to follow at seven o'clock, on the evening of Friday, June 7, 2019 at Hart...

Charlotte V. Turney

Charlotte V. Turney

May 25, 2019

Charlotte V. Turney, 95, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away May 25, 2019, at the Pond's Edge Assisted Living Facility where she had been a resident.

Arrangements are incomplete with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.

Elsie Smith

Elsie Smith

May 24, 2019

Elsie Smith, 80, of 950 W. Main St., Watertown, passed away May 24, 2019, at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Calling hours will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  A Memorial Service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. She...

George B. Lasage

George B. Lasage

May 20, 2019

George B. LaSage, 72, of 18941 Game Farm Road, Dexter, passed away May 20, 2019 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.

Born on June 10, 1946 in Watertown, the son of Robert and Alice (McNay) LaSage, he graduated from Watertown High School.  Following school he went to work at NY Air Brake as an...

Daniel  C. More

Daniel C. More

May 19, 2019

Daniel C. More, 53 of Paddock St. Watertown passed away unexpectedly on May 19 th , 2019. Daniel was born May 18 th , 1966, son of Donald More Sr. and  Betty Brough More of Dexter.  Daniel spent his childhood in Dexter before moving to Watertown.  He attended General Brown School. He is survived by three children: Danielle of Herkimer,...

William Junior "Bill" Walck

William Junior "Bill" Walck

May 14, 2019

William Junior "Bill" Walck, 98, of 150 Maple St., Black River, passed away May 14, 2019, at the Nottingham Residential Health Care Facility in Jamesville, NY, where he had been a resident since May 29, 2018. He was born on January 14, 1921, in Lehighton, PA, son of William John and Sallie (Gnitsinger) Walck.  He graduated from Lehighton High...

Betty J. Hall

Betty J. Hall

May 9, 2019

Betty J. Hall, 83, formerly of Gotham St., Watertown, passed away May 9, 2019 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident. She was born on December 20, 1935 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of John W. and Myrtle J. Worden Blackburn. She attended Gouverneur Elementary Schools and then moved to Watertown where she graduated from Watertown...

Ronald  G. Smith

Ronald G. Smith

May 4, 2019

Ronald G. Smith, 85 of Water St. Dexter, passed away at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown Saturday morning May 4 th , 2019. Ronald was born March 8, 1934 in Potsdam, NY the son of Laverne and Gladys Cardinal Smith.  He graduated from Potsdam High School.  He served in the US Air Force from 1953 until 1973 retiring as a TechinicalSergeant...

Donald Ray Looney

Donald Ray Looney

May 3, 2019

Donald Ray Looney, 68, a resident at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  There will be no services.  It was his wishes to be cremated.

Donald was born on November 13, 1950 in Ragland, Alabama, son of Carrie Mae Looney. ...

Ernest R. Cody Sr.

Ernest R. Cody Sr.

Apr 30, 2019

Ernest R. Cody Sr., 79, of 28592 Weaver Road, Chaumont, passed away April 30, 2019 at his home.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A graveside service will be held 10 A.M. Monday, May 6 at the N. Watertown Cemetery.

He was born...

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