Obituaries

May 9, 2025

George A. Yerdon, 65, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2025. Born August 3, 1959, in Barnes Corners, NY, he was the son of the late Melvin and Eleanor (Towles) Yerdon.

George graduated from Lowville Academy in 1977. He married Pamela Frazier, and together they had two children before their marriage...

May 8, 2025

Bradford M. Kaopuiki, 77, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at the Hospice of Jefferson County residence at the Ellis Farm.

Bradford was born on August 17, 1947, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late James and Dorothy (Kaahiue) Kaopuiki. He was raised in Hawaii and graduated from Kailua High School in...

May 4, 2025

Billy H. Peters, 75, of Adams Center, NY, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1949, in Watertown, NY, the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Armstrong) Peters.

In his early twenties, Billy became part of the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center family, now known as The Arc....

May 1, 2025

James W. Petrie, 78, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on May 20, 1946, the son of Ernest and Gladys Petrie. James was one of 29 children and spent his early years overcoming significant challenges. After becoming disabled as a young boy, he resided at Rome...

Apr 25, 2025

Donald P. Arno, 76, of Black River, NY, passed away at his home on April 25, 2025.

He was born on September 21, 1948, in Limerick, NY, the son of Harold Arno and Dorothy Weston. Donald graduated from General Brown High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force, where he...

Apr 24, 2025

Kathleen Fields, 70, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Silverdale, WA.

Born in Watertown on November 11, 1954, Kat spent many years in her hometown, where she worked in various roles, including at Tommy's Lounge on Arsenal St., all while raising her son, Jason.

On June 9, 1984, she married...

Apr 24, 2025

Rose Marie Wyman, 69, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on August 5, 1955, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Bixby) Borowski. Rose grew up in Rochester and later moved to Watertown, where she attended Watertown High School.

Rose was first...

Apr 16, 2025

Roy S. Shipman, 63, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Roy was born on April 19, 1961, in Ogden, Utah, the son of James and Gail Peterson Shipman. He was a graduate of Wasatch...

Apr 11, 2025

Daniel Kenneth Corbett, 48, of Waterloo, IA, died on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Unity Point Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Daniel was born on April 20, 1976 in Watertown, NY, the second son of Lawrence R. "Larry" and Cindy Randall Corbett. He played youth baseball in City Recreational Leagues for 12 years -Tee-Ball, Midget, Grasshopper,...

Apr 5, 2025

Paula Vivian Schell, 82, of Watertown , New York, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center following a brief battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

She was born on December 31, 1942, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Harry J. and Vivian A. (Stevens) Wenk. Paula graduated from Indian River Central School in...

Apr 4, 2025

Linda Ann Holder, 84, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.

She was born on October 26, 1940, in Brownville, NY, the daughter of Edward P. and Janet C. (Giddings) Frasher Sr. Linda attended Sackets Harbor High School and later dedicated many years to volunteering at the Salvation Army in...

Apr 2, 2025

Shirley A. Taylor, 90, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2025.

She was born on February 9, 1935, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Hota) St. Joseph. Shirley graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1952 and began her career at Stebbins Engineering, where she met her husband,...

Mar 31, 2025

Joseph W. Gerstenschlager, 61, of Glen Park, New York, passed peacefully at his home on Monday March 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Joe's life was a testament to the power of his love for his family and his unwavering work ethic. His infectious laugh and silly joking ways brought smiles and lighter hearts to many.

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Mar 30, 2025

Ethel Margaret LaBouf, 76, of Watertown, NY passed away peacefully at Providence Place Assisted Living in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.

She was born on March 12, 1949, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Cosmo and Evelyn (Wills) DelSanto. Ethel was educated at local schools and was a proud graduate of Jefferson Community College....

Mar 27, 2025

Sarah T. Barney, 90, of Black River, NY, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Rome, NY. She was born on January 29, 1935, in Black River, NY, the daughter of Leon and Florence (Lashaw) Wooledge.

Sarah attended Black River High School before moving to Tennessee, where she worked as a caregiver and served in the labor...

Mar 25, 2025

Matthew P. Bowman, 34, of Watertown, NY, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2025, after a long battle with addiction. He was born on May 12, 1990, in Watertown, New York, the son of David and Pamela F. (Dempster) Bowman.

Matt attended Morristown Central School. He  was intelligent, artistic, and musical. He loved dogs,had a passion for...

Mar 22, 2025

BLACK RIVER, NY – Frances M. Danks, 92, of Black River, passed away peacefully March 22, 2025 at The Grand in Rome, NY where she had been a resident.

Frances was born on January 16, 1933, in New York City, the daughter of George and Minnie (Drashe) Miller. In 1941, at the age of eight, she moved...

Mar 19, 2025

Watertown, NY – Sharon A. Seavolt, 82, of Watertown, NY passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 18, 1943, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of Stephen and Esther (Hamel) Egged. Sharon graduated from Watertown High School in 1960 and continued her...

Mar 18, 2025

Michael D. Northup, 31, of Calcium, New York, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Watertown, New York. It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Michael—a devoted husband, cherished son, beloved brother, and dear friend.

Michael was born on September 15, 1993, in Palm Beach County, Florida, to Michael M. and Brenda L....

Mar 13, 2025

Daniel L. Blackketter, 79, of Black River, NY, and Silver Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the Grace Davis Hall Hospice House in Ocala, Florida. He was born on December 8, 1945, in La Harpe, Illinois, the son of Harold and Pauline (Blackwell) Blackketter

Daniel graduated from Decatur High School in Georgia in...