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Walter  L. Kerley

Walter L. Kerley

Jan 11, 2018

Walter L. Kerley Jr., 78, of Watertown, NY passed away January 11, 2018 with family by his side in Zephyrhills, Florida. Walter was born in Oswego, New York on March 22, 1939, the son of Mildred and Walter Kerley Sr. In preparation for his 37 years of teaching physical education and coaching, Walter was groomed by his father through the...

Sandy Surace

Sandy Surace

Jan 11, 2018

Sandy Surace, 73, of 24763 Hinds Road, Watertown, passed January 11, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 18 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 19 at the funeral home. Burial...

Myrna  Alma Joles

Myrna Alma Joles

Jan 10, 2018

Myrna A. Joles, age 91 of Dexter, passed away Wednesday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown.  She had been a resident there since April 2016. Myrna was born August 23, 1926 in Syracuse, the daughter of Leonard and Doris Mayer Huck and a twin to Ortha G. Bellinger who predeceased her in 2011.  She graduated from Dexter High School in...

Richard  A. Gould

Richard A. Gould

Jan 5, 2018

Professor Richard A. Gould, age 78 of Belfast, NY and formerly of Dexter, NY, passed away January 5 th shortly after his brother Thomas passed at Absolute at Houghton Nursing Care Facility.  He had been a patient there since August of 2014. Richard was born August 22, 1939 in Watertown, the son of David and Esther Jolly Gould.  He graduated...

Thomas  D. Gould

Thomas D. Gould

Jan 4, 2018

Thomas D. Gould, 84 of Belfast, NY; formerly of Dexter, NY passed away January 4 th , 2018 at 11:55 PM.  He was a patient at Absolute at Houghton Nursing Care Facility since August of 2017. Thomas was born September 2, 1933 in Watertown, the son of David and Esther Jolly Gould.  He graduated from Dexter High School as Valedictorian,...

Helen  A.  Montigelli

Helen A. Montigelli

Jan 4, 2018

Helen A. Montigelli, 95, of Black River, passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2018.

Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours.  A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Church at the family's convenience. A private burial will follow in Black River Cemetery.

Helen was born on January 29,...

Gladys  I Thomas

Gladys I Thomas

Jan 2, 2018

Gladys I. Thomas, 91 of County Rte 62 Watertown, passed away Tuesday morning at Hospice at Ellis Farm, Watertown. Gladys was born March 10, 1926 in Parish, NY the daughter of Avery and Fannie Richardson Towsley.  She graduated from Parish High School. She married Kenneth N. Thomas on February 28, 1947 in Watertown. Gladys was a homemaker. Surviving are  five...

Mildred  A. Higgins

Mildred A. Higgins

Dec 27, 2017

Mildred A. "Mim" Higgins, age 87 of Three Mile Point Road, Chaumont, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2017 at her home.  She was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Mim was born December 11, 1930 in Watertown, the daughter of Benjamin and Mildred Harris Countryman.  She graduated from Lyme Central School. She married Harry Hubbard...

Lenna M. Rosbrook

Lenna M. Rosbrook

Dec 22, 2017

Lenna M. Rosbrook, 78, of 202 Creekwood Dr., Watertown, passed December 22, 2017 at her home where she was being cared by her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 28 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

Burial will be...

Richard  L. Spencer

Richard L. Spencer

Dec 16, 2017

Richard L. Spencer, 91 years old, passed away on Saturday December 16, 2017 at his winter home in Lake Placid, Florida. Born August 31, 1926 in Watertown to Leland and Jane Spencer.  He graduated from Dexter High School before entering the United States Navy in 1943.  After Naval service he was a member of Naval Reserve. Dick was married to...

Kenneth J. Bancroft Jr.

Kenneth J. Bancroft Jr.

Dec 14, 2017

Kenneth J. Bancroft Jr., 86, of 36251 County Rt. 36, Carthage, passed December 14, 2017 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

A graveside service with military honors will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 19 at the Black River Cemetery.

Born on January 4, 1931 in Chaumont, NY, son of Kenneth J. and Thelma M....

Carl J. Sullivan

Carl J. Sullivan

Dec 4, 2017

Carl J. Sullivan, 82, of 145 Park Ave., passed December 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born on August 29, 1935 in Malone, NY, son of Thomas and Elsie (Ferisee) Sullivan.  He graduated from Watertown High School and then received his Associates Degree from Canton ATC.  Following college he served in the US Army National Guard...

Mary  A. Thompson

Mary A. Thompson

Nov 28, 2017

Mary A. Thompson, age 88 formerly of Sackets Harbor; passed away Tuesday morning at VanDuyn Nursing Home in Syracuse where she has resided since 2008. Mary was born May 11, 1929 in Watertown the daughter of William and Hazel Morris Sullivan.  She graduated from Watertown High School.  She married John Thompson on December 23, 1951 in Greenwich, RI. Mr. Thompson...

Vernon M. Allen

Vernon M. Allen

Nov 26, 2017

Vernon M. Allen, 94, a resident at the Samaritan Summit Village passed November 26, 2017. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Malone, NY.  Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. Among his survivors are his beloved wife, Shirley Allen, Watertown. Online condolences may be made at...

Betty L. Flynn

Betty L. Flynn

Nov 26, 2017

Betty L. Flynn, 90, of 1200 Jewell Dr., Watertown, passed November 26, 2017 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence at the Ellis Farm.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 30 at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.  Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery.

A calling hour will precede...

Marie  E. Fisk

Marie E. Fisk

Nov 25, 2017

Marie E. Fisk, 90 of Dexter passed away Saturday afternoon at her home under the care of Hospice and her family by her side. Marie was born November 21, 1927 in Watertown, the daughter of Leslie and Dorothy Huffstater Earl.  She graduated from Watertown High School. She married David L. Fisk on March 6, 1951 at St. Paul's' Episcopal Church...

Annette E. Wilson

Annette E. Wilson

Nov 24, 2017

Annette E. Wilson, 79, of 31178 Sandy Hollow Road, Philadelphia, NY, passed November 24, 2017 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will take place at a later date in the N. Watertown Cemetery. Arrangements are with Bruce Funeral Home. Born on November...

Dorothy G. Billings

Dorothy G. Billings

Nov 23, 2017

Dorothy G. Billings, 93, passed November 23, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

A funeral service will be held 11a.m. Tuesday, November 28 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

A calling hour will precede the service on Tuesday from 10 a.m....

Doris M. Lajuett

Doris M. Lajuett

Nov 22, 2017

Doris M. LaJuett, 88, passed November 22, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

The funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 25 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the North Watertown Cemetery.

Calling hours will precede the funeral on Saturday from 11...

Marc  C. Brown

Marc C. Brown

Nov 21, 2017

Marc Christian Brown, 46 of Alpharetta, GA died peacefully with the assistance of Longleaf Hospice Care at his home with his companion and family at his side. Marc was born in Watertown, NY and lived most of his life in the Watertown and Syracuse, NY areas before moving to Maine and then to Georgia for the last three years.  He...

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