Obituaries

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,...

Mar 30, 2018

Thomas H. McCartin, 53 of Watertown and formerly of Brownville passed away Friday evening at Samaritan Medical Center. Thomas was born April 27, 1964 in Watertown the son of Hubert and June Rockwood McCartin. He attended General Brown High School.  At the age of 13 he was in a snowmobile accident which caused him to become disabled. He is survived...

Mar 27, 2018

Carmen M. McWilliams, 95, passed away on March 27 th at Samaritan Summit Village where she had resided since March 27, 2017, with her loving family surrounding her. Carmen was born on December 4, 1922 in Hopkinton, NY to Ezra and Mabel LaShomb Perry. Carmen graduated from St. Regis High School and A. Barton Hepburn Hospital Nursing School, now Claxton...

Mar 27, 2018

Catherine V. Hoffman, 64, of 700 S. Massey St., Watertown passed March 27, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

She was born on October 11, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA.  She...

Mar 26, 2018

Robert M. Olin Sr., 90, of 25440 Ridge Road, Watertown, passed March 26, 2018 at Hopice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 29 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 30 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home...

Mar 24, 2018

Robert A. Marsden, 85, of 13976 Military Road, Sackets Harbor, passed away March 24, 2018 at his home where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and his family.

A Funeral Mass will be said 10 a.m. Friday, April 6 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Sackets Harbor.  Burial will take place in Calvary...

Mar 23, 2018

Battalion Chief David M. Lachenauer, 61, of 28343 Lotts Grove, Three Mile Bay, passed away peacefully at his home overlooking Lake Ontario on March 23, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by his loving family and dearest friends.

Chief Lachenauer was one of many...

Mar 22, 2018

Larry B. Storrs, 64 of Rte 342 Watertown passed away Thursday March 22 nd at Samaritan Medical Center following a long illness. Larry was born May 20, 1953 in Watertown the son of Lawrence and Margaret Storrs.   He was a graduate of General Brown Central School. Larry was a Machine-Tender for Brownville Paper Co. and later Rexam.  He enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 22, 2018

Theodore E. "Ted" Delaney Jr., 57, of 16341 Ives St. Road Ext., Watertown, passed away March 22, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family and many dear friends.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7pm Tuesday, March 27th at Hart and Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.  A Prayer Service will be held at...