Obituaries

Jan 14, 2019

Elizabeth R. Richter, age 89 of Dexter passed away Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter with family by her side under the care of Hospice. Elizabeth was born October 11, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y. the daughter of Patrick F. and Mary E. Foley Scully.  She graduated from school at Lady of Perpetual Hope, PS 140 in Brooklyn and...

Jan 13, 2019

Clifford F. Loomis Sr., age 69 of Chaumont, NY passed away at his home Sunday morning with family at his side. Clifford was born October 4, 1949 in Gouverneur, NY the son of Fred and Charlotte Robbins Loomis.  He attended General Brown Central School. He was married to Linda Ball and that marriage ended in divorce in 1999.  He married...

Jan 12, 2019

Bertha W. Pierce, (age 102), formerly of Black River, passed away peacefully Jan. 12, 2019 at the Samaritan Summit Village.

She was born on August 26, 1916 in Black River, NY, the daughter of Clarence and Essie(Babcock) Waful.  She graduated from Black River High School and then went on to receive her teaching certificate from Potsdam Normal...

Jan 11, 2019

William C."Bill" Cloe Sr., 59, of 13202 State Rt. 3, Sackets Harbor, passed away January 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1959 in Watertown, NY, son of Charles and Margaret (Nyhan) Cloe.  Bill graduated from Carthage Central High School.

He married Bobbi Ann Camidge on August 25, 1979, in the...

Jan 8, 2019

Helen Tice Verrey of Dexter, NY passed away peacefully on January 8, 2019 in Watertown, NY at the age of 97. Helen was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She resided in Dexter, NY for 25 years and was formerly from Glen Rock and Waldwick, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband Albert C. Tice in 1964.  She is...

Jan 7, 2019

Mary I. Hoselton, 101 of Brownville passed away Monday evening at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Mary was born January 26, 1917 at home in Limerick, NY the daughter of William and Lillian Munson Johns.  She attended Limerick Elementary School and graduated from Dexter High School in 1934. Mary married Gordon S. Hoselton Sr. on August 26, 1946 at the Dexter...

Jan 5, 2019

Nancy C. Witte, 72, formerly of Corinth, NY, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2019.

At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A celebration of life will be held at a time and date to be announced.

Nancy was born on January 11, 1946 in Corinth, NY...

Dec 31, 2018

Burton A. Lunderman, 86, of Ball Road, Black River, passed away December 31, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5th at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River. The Black River Masonic Lodge will have a service beginning at 1 p.m. The funeral service will immediately...

Dec 30, 2018

Nicole Lee Endres, 46 of Olmstead Dr. Watertown passed away at her home Sunday evening. Nicole was born July 29, 1972 in Watertown the daughter of Frank and Barbara Kirkey Ames.  She attended General Brown High School. She worked as General Manager of Burger King for several years before having to retire due to illness. A marriage ended in divorce....

Dec 27, 2018

Barbara "Bobbie" M. Bragger, 67, of Adams, NY, passed away December 27, 2018 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 19, 1951 in Watertown, daughter of William and Barbara (Jenkins) Milton.  Bobbie graduated from Watertown High School in 1969 and went on to receive her degree as a...

Dec 26, 2018

Alice A. Illingworth, 80 of Old Rome State Road passed away Wednesday morning at Summit Village, Watertown.  She had resided at nursing homes for the past ten years. Alice was born May 2, 1938 in Croghan the daughter of Percy and Frances Bush Scott.  She graduated from Fr. Lee Memorial School in Croghan.  She married Robert J. Illingworth on July...

Dec 26, 2018

Margaret S. "Margie" McCullough, 58, of 132 E. Remington St., Black River, passed away December 26, 2018 at her home.

She was born on February 11, 1960 in El Paso, TX, daughter of Margaret Pavlas.  She attended school in El Paso, TX and later met Steven McCullough while he was serving in the US Army and stationed...

Dec 24, 2018

Mark S. Hall, 61, of Watertown and outdoorsman, adventurer, and loving family man passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2018.

How does one begin to capture a life so full?

Mark's adventure began on August 2, 1957 where he grew up in Watertown, NY. As a child, Mark was always outdoors fishing, hiking, snowmobiling getting into...

Dec 23, 2018

Eleanor Marie Sullivan (Ellie), formerly of Cape Vincent, NY, passed away peacefully December 23rd at the age of 85.

Ellie was born in Bronx, NY to Alexander Leiper, an automobile mechanic, and Doris Leiper, who immigrated to the United States from England at the age of 14.  Ellie was a twin and the youngest of their four...

Dec 21, 2018

When Harry E. Potter of 27256 Perch Lake Road, Watertown passed away on December 21, 2018, the world lost a gentle giant. Harry was born September 2, 1927 in Caribou, Maine. He was the son of the late George E. and Olive S. Potter. He spent all of his growing up years in Maine, graduating from Milton LaForest Williams High...

Dec 14, 2018

Edward John Stefanik Jr., 62 of Keyes Ave. Watertown passed away Friday morning at Hospice at Ellis Farm in Watertown; where he had been a patient since June. Edward was born March 6, 1956 in Watertown the son of Edward J. and Jean Vorce Stefanik Sr.  He graduated from General Brown Central High School and later received a BA degree...

Dec 12, 2018

Keith F. Branagan, 92, of 118 Union St., Black River, passed December 12, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 15 at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River.  The funeral service with military honors will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dec 11, 2018

Ruth A.Jones, 52, of Watertown passed away December 11, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on December 24, 1965 in Watertown, daughter of Kenneth and Jane (Pharoah) Monica.  Ruth graduated from Watertown High School and following school was a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, cooking and taking rides in the country.

Among her...

Dec 11, 2018

Gerald L. Coryea, 78, of 609 Meriline Ave., Watertown, passed away December 11, 2018 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday December 14th at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. Jonas Tandayu...

Dec 10, 2018

Loving brother Paul F. LaFave, 55, passed away peacefully Dec 10, 2018.  He attended Watertown High School, and worked several years in FL as a commercial fisherman before returning home to live on the St. Lawrence River and work for Pike Construction Co. as a laborer.

Paul is predeceased by his Parents, Frederick and Mary LaFave, sisters...