Obituaries

Apr 27, 2019

Dr. Clayton Farrall passed away peacefully on Saturday April 27 th , at his daughter's home in Dexter, NY.  Clayton was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 27 th , 1926.  He was married to Rea for close to 60 years until her death in 2015. Clayton taught for many years at SUNY Potsdam and was much admired by students...

Apr 26, 2019

Donald C. Wetherwax, 75, of 36281 S. Main St., Antwerp, passed away April 26, 2019 following a brief illness at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on October 13, 1943 in Watertown, NY, son of Earl and Helen (Gowing) Wetherwax, he graduated from Indian River High School.  Following school he entered the US Air Force and was honorably...

Apr 24, 2019

Amayah Rose Marie Graves, infant daughter of Heaven Lyn Marlene Graves, passed away April 24, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Besides her mother she is survived by a brother, Alijah Davis, maternal grandparents, Angela and Peter Graves Sr., her aunts and uncles, Mykenzie Graves and her companion, Skyler Jay Brayton, Anthony Graves and his companion, Tristin...

Apr 22, 2019

Gabriel John Caldwell, infant son of Brandon and Mariah (Kampnich) Caldwell, passed away April 22, 2019 shortly after he was born at Cruse Hospital in Syracuse.

Surviving besides his parents are a sister, Harlow Caldwell, maternal grandparents, Brian and Trina Kampnich, maternal great grandparents, Gary and Kathleen Durdon, paternal grandmother, Lorraine Barry, all of Watertown, paternal grandfather...

Apr 22, 2019

Black River, NY – Maxine K. Bush, 93, of 112 Wendell Lane, passed away April 22, 2019, at her home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

The funeral service for Mrs. Bush will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Bruce Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert L....

Apr 19, 2019

Gerald T. Gerrard, 72, of 119 N. Main St., Black River passed away April 19, 2019 at the Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

He was born on September 15, 1946 in Cortland, NY, son of Patrick and Jennie Gerrard.  He graduated from Cortland High School in 1965.  Following school he entered the US Air Force on March...

Apr 11, 2019

Charles Jerome Mack, 69, of Rutland, died Thursday evening April 11, 2019 at Hospice of Jefferson County, where he had been since January 8, 2019.  His funeral service will be 6:30 pm Wednesday April 17 at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.  Calling hours will precede the funeral beginning at 5:30 pm.  Burial with military honors will take place...

Apr 4, 2019

Robert G. L'Huillier, 80, of 14164 Military Road, Sackets Harbor, passed away April 4, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in N. Watertown Cemetery.

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Mar 31, 2019

Charles Edwin Pennock, Sr., 86, of Watertown, New York, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center, where he had been a patient since March 7, 2019. Charles was born May 20, 1932 at home, in the Town of Hounsfield, the son of Kenneth C. and Irene Fields Pennock. Charles graduated with the Class of 1951 from...

Mar 31, 2019

Jennifer L. Nier, 42 of Adams Center passed away Sunday March 31 st at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse. Jennifer was born December 8, 1976 in Baltimore, Maryland.  She graduated from High School in Baltimore and continued on to college toward a degree in Pharmacy. She married Ronald H. Nier Jr. on July 26, 2011.  A previous marriage ended in divorce....

Mar 30, 2019

Jane H. Munson, 90 formerly of Dexter, passed away Saturday morning at Carthage Rehab and Nursing Facility. Jane was born March 25, 1929 in Cortland, NY the daughter of Daniel C. and Minerva M. Smith Hall.  She graduated from Watertown High School and also did extension courses at SUNY Potsdam. She married Reginald G. Munson on June 12, 1948 at...

Mar 27, 2019

Charlotte A. Raymond, 76 of County Rte 62, Watertown passed away March 27, 2019 at the Hospice at Ellis Farm, Watertown. Charlotte was born February 25, 1943 in Mayfield, Kentucky the daughter of Schuyler and Racine Alexander Colwell.  She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School. She worked as a housekeeper until she married William F. Raymond on July 2, 1966...

Mar 27, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Genter, 80, of Brownville, passed away Wednesday, March 27 2019 at Summit Village , Watertown New York surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born June 15, 1938 in Brownville , New York , a son of Henry Wood Genter, Sr. and Bertha Brenon Genter.  He graduated from Brownville High School in 1956.  He worked for Genter...

Mar 25, 2019

Rafaela Robles, 86, of 1708 Ohio St., Watertown, passed away March 25, 2019 at her home where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown. ...

Mar 21, 2019

John Joseph Derrigo, Jr., 84, of 262 Bellew Avenue, Watertown passed away March 21, 2019 at home after being stricken by a heart attack.

John was born on July 29, 1934 in Watertown N.Y. He was the son of Sara Massena Derrigo and John Joseph Derrigo Sr. of Watertown. John Sr. was born in Calabria, Italy on...

Mar 20, 2019

David E. Compeau, age 76 of Glen Park passed away at his home Wednesday evening with his family by his side. David was born June 27, 1942 in Watertown the son of Earl and Irene Burrows Compeau.  He graduated from General Brown Central High School.  He served in the US Navy from 1960 to 1964 and then served in the...

Mar 20, 2019

Lynn L. Johnson, 73, of 224 S. Meadow St., Watertown, passed away March 20, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 31, 1945 in Batavia, NY, son of Lynn and Eleanor Warren Johnson. Lynn graduated from Batavia High School in 1965. Following school he entered the US Army on September...

Mar 20, 2019

Lynn D. Babcock, 66, of 31701 Boni Road, Copenhagen, passed away March 20, 2019 at his home where he as under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours will be held Friday, March 22, Noon to 2 p.m. at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River. The Funeral Service...

Mar 17, 2019

Carol J. Ambrose, 84, of 185 Maple Street, Black River, NY passed away March 17, 2019 at the Carthage Area Hospital surrounded by her loving children.

Born on December 6, 1934 in Black River, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Viola W. Duell Forbes. She attended Calcium Elementary School and then graduated...

Mar 14, 2019

Patricia C. Monaco, 77, formerly of Theresa, where she was a lifelong resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Centennial Apartments in Watertown where she had been a resident for a little over a year. Born on November 21, 1941 in Watertown, daughter of Arthur Crosby and Jeanette Madlin, Pat was a graduate of Indian River Central...