Obituaries

Jun 18, 2018

Robert A. Buker, 77, of Natural Bridge, passed away June 18, 2018 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm, with his loving children by his side.

He was born on April 3, 1941 in Theresa, NY, son of Arnold and Pearl (Bercume) Buker.  He attended school in Philadelphia and following school worked at the...

Jun 16, 2018

Winifred J. Dwyer, age 100, passed away Saturday evening at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego, NY, where she had been a patient since 2016. Winifred was born September 13, 1917 in Theresa, NY. the daughter of Frederick and Lula Mae Burlingame Ward.  She graduated from Evans Mills High School.  She married Leo M. Dwyer on November 26, 1938 in...

Jun 6, 2018

Fred Pennock, 83 passed away April 6, 2018 in Orange City, Florida at the Halifax Health Hospice Facility. Fred was born January 29, 1935 in Sackets Harbor the son of Kenneth and Irene Fields Pennock.  Following High School at Hounsfield Central Fred entered the Army and served three years.  Then Fred began his service as a Police Officer for the...

Jun 4, 2018

Rita G. Castro Houppert, 92, of 250 Bellew Avenue, Watertown and a winter resident of Terra Ceia Manor in Palmetto, Florida, passed away on June 4, 2018 at her home.

Calling hours will be Friday, June 8 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown,

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Jun 4, 2018

Margaret M. Visconti, 75, of 27641 State Rt. 37, Watertown, passed away June 4, 2018 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  It was her wish to be cremated and services be held at the convenience of the family.

She was...

May 25, 2018

James Michael Kelley, 68, of Carthage, NY, passed away May 25, 2018, at home with his loved ones and members of Hospice of Jefferson County by his side.

A calling hour will be held 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesday, May 30 at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River.  The funeral service will follow at...

May 20, 2018

Sandra J. Percy, 80, of Burnup Road, Black River, passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River.  The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Bishop Douglas Marlow...

May 14, 2018

Nancy J. Alexander, 75, of Watertown and formerly of Brownville, passed away Monday evening, May 14, 2018, at the Samaritan Medical Center. Calling hours will be held from 6-9 Thursday, May 17, at Johnson Funeral Home, 237 Williams St. Dexter. The Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, at the Brownville United Methodist Church, 333 Brown Blvd, Brownville...

May 12, 2018

Patricia J. Schmitte, age 67, of Brownville passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at Samaritan Keep Home, where she had been receiving skilled care, for the past three months. Patricia was born September 29, 1950 in Watertown. She is the daughter of Wayne and Nadine McIntosh Bolton.  She graduated in 1969 from Watertown High School and later attended Jefferson Community...

May 10, 2018

Joan B. Gamble, 85 of Dexter, passed away Thursday May 10 th at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown; where she has resided for a year. Joan was born November 30, 1932 in Watertown the daughter of Francis and Orisa Walker Baldwin.  She graduated from Dexter High School.  She married Chester J. Gamble on July 28, 1951 at the Dexter Presbyterian Church. ...

May 10, 2018

William (Bill) Kenneth Caswell, 65, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in LaFargeville New York on March 11th, 1953.  He graduated from LaFargeville Central with the Class of "71. He was predeceased by his parents Patricia and Kenneth Caswell.

Bill is survived by his...

May 7, 2018

Theta F. Corliss- Dexter It is with great sadness the family of Theta F. Corliss announces she has completed time here on Earth and joined our Heavenly Father on May 7, 2018 at her home in Dexter, NY. Theta was born on August 25, 1938 in Rutland, NY to Donald M. Rich and Hazel E. Rich.  She attended high school...

May 7, 2018

Clarence John "Chip" Mayo, 69 passed away Monday May 7th, 2018 at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his family and close friends after a long battle with ALS. Born on December 9th 1948 in Johnson City, NY and was the son of the late Frank and Lois Blasko of Endicott, NY.  He attended Maine Endwell High School until he joined...

May 4, 2018

Betty A. Brady, 60, of Watertown, passed away on May 4, 2018 at her home where she was being cared for by her family and Hospice of Jefferson County following a long battle with cancer.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  Arrangements are with Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

At her...

Apr 16, 2018

Gerald "Gabby" J. Crump, 88 formerly of Dexter passed away April 16 at the Hospice House, Watertown, NY. Gabby was born May 20, 1929 in Theresa, NY son of Chereie and Leota Crump.  He attended Dexter High where he played baseball and 8 Man football and basketball for Dutch Grant.  He was raised on Fish Island in Dexter. Gabby married...

Apr 13, 2018

David E. Dillon, 77, of 151 LeRay St., Black River, passed April 13, 2018 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident for a short time.

Arrangements are  with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.  There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  Mr. Dillon's wishes were to be cremated and the burial...

Apr 12, 2018

Robert F. Cratsenburg, 91 of Dexter passed away April 12 th at Samaritan Keep Home where he was residing. Robert was born May 22, 1926 in the Town of Lyme the son of Roy and Mildred Hass Cratsenburg.  He attended school in Depauville and graduated from Clayton High School. Bob served in the US Army from 1945 to 1946 in...

Apr 6, 2018

A life well lived.  Burt Etheridge embodies the adage "Do what you love, love what you do".  He was fortunate to have enjoyed two fulfilling careers.  First as a decorated Master Aviator for the U.S. Army retiring after 24 years as a Chief Warrant Officer-4 (CW-4) helicopter pilot and instructor who served our country in Korea and Somalia.  He...

Apr 4, 2018

Reginald J. Schweitzer Sr., passed away on Wednesday April 4 th .  What can we say about such a wonderful Husband, Papa and Friend to all? Reg was born on July 14, 1949 in Watertown, NY to Harry and Wilma (Gardner) Schweitzer.  He graduated from General Brown High School in 1967 and went on to serve in the United States...

Mar 31, 2018

Lyle Clifford Fleming, 93, of 26446 County RT. 32, Evans Mills, passed away March 31, 2018 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident.

He was born on February 26, 1925, in Theresa, son of Wallace W. and Florence M. Slyck Fleming.  He attended school in Evans Mills.

On July 18, 1946,...