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Margaret S. Mccullough
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...
Mark S. Hall
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...
Eleanor M. Sullivan
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...
Harry E. Potter
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...
Edward John Stefanik Jr.
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...
Keith F. Branagan
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.
...Ruth Jones
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...
Gerald L. Coryea
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...
Paul F. Lafave
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...
Dorolyn Marsden
Dec 4, 2018
Dorolyn R. Marsden, 80, of 13976 Military Road, Sackets Harbor, passed away December 4, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born on March 25, 1938 in Watertown, daughter of Robert Buddy Durant and...
Rose A. Babick
Dec 2, 2018
Rose A. Babick, 95, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
Mrs. Babick was born on August 29, 1923 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Giacinto and Croce (Biondolillo) DiStefano. Rose graduated from Watertown High School in January of 1941.
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George M. Kovalik
Nov 20, 2018
George M. Kovalik Sr., age 91 of Chaumont, NY passed away November 20, 2018 in Lacrosse Wisconsin. George was born July 14, 1927 in Allentown, NJ the son of Alexander and Ester Palko Kovalik. After graduating from High School he entered the US Army in 1945 and was discharged in 1946 at the end of World War 11 where he...
Lynn A. Wills
Nov 20, 2018
Lynn A. Wills, 55, of 609 New York Ave., Watertown, passed away at home where she was surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown. It was Lynn's wishes to be cremated. A graveside service will be...
Margaret Mary Gonzalez
Nov 13, 2018
Margaret M. Gonzalez, 96, passed away November 13, 2018 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident She was born on January 10, 1922 in the Bronx, NY, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Luckert) Rush. She moved to Queens, NY where she spent most of her life and married her first husband. He was killed while...
Marcia A. Barrett
Nov 9, 2018
Marcia A. Barrett, 81, a resident at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing passed away November 9, 2018.
Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown. There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be said 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov.14 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. ...
Terry L. Biedekapp
Nov 6, 2018
Terry L. Biedekapp, 60 of Dexter passed away November 6 th at Samaritan Medical Center. Terry was born August 27, 1958 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of Malcolm and Sandra Wheeler Biedekapp. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1976 and Jefferson Community College where he was also inducted into the JCC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 along with...
Kendrick F. Grosse, Jr.
Nov 3, 2018
Kendrick F.Grosse, Jr., 74, of 619 Hamlin St., Watertown, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.
He was born on January 23, 1944 in Watertown, NY, son of Kendrick F. Grosse Sr. and Dorothy E. McLean.
He graduated from Carthage High School in 1963. Following school he married Mary Gill on...
Watertown Elks Lodge
Nov 1, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Watertown Elks Lodge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Myrtle B. Benway
Oct 21, 2018
Myrtle B. Benway, of 424 Mill St., Watertown passed October 20, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.
A calling hour will be held 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 29 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.
A prayer service will...
Timothy J. Griffith
Oct 20, 2018
Timothy J. Griffith, 71, of 826 Bradley St., Watertown, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center after being stricken at home.
A Celebration of Life will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 25 at the Watertown Elks Lodge #496 at 728 Bradley St., Watertown. The Elks Memorial Service will begin at 6:30...
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