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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...

Virginia  A. Gardner

Virginia A. Gardner

Nov 20, 2017

Virginia Ann Gardner, age 87 of Perch Lake Road, Brownville passed away Monday afternoon at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown. Virginia was born August 17, 1930 in Rochester, NY the daughter of Francis and Lois Morgan Michaels.  She graduated from Rochester East High School and worked for her father as an Engravers Assistant at Michaels Jewelry in Rochester. She...

Thomas R. Huni

Thomas R. Huni

Nov 17, 2017

Thomas R. Huni

Black River- Thomas R. Huni, 52 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 17, 2017.  In Tom's final years, he battled heart disease receiving a lifesaving quadruple bypass at age 38 allowing him to continue to enjoy his interests and time with family and friends.

Tom was born in Watertown, N.Y. on January...

Edmond C. Pelkey

Edmond C. Pelkey

Nov 17, 2017

Edmond Carney Pelkey, 72, of  Black River, passed November 17, 2017 after struggling with cancer for the past six months.  He passed at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, November 20 at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple...

Mildred R. Chrissley

Mildred R. Chrissley

Nov 15, 2017

Mildred R. Chrissley(Millie) passed away November 15, 2017 at Seasons Assisted Living Facility in Largo, Florida. Mildred was born October 2, 1920 in Theresa, New York daughter of William and Katherine Bartram. Mildred was a long time resident of Watertown, graduating from Watertown High School in 1938. She had lived in Florida the past 27 years living with her...

Sandra J. (Cloonan)  Austin

Sandra J. (Cloonan) Austin

Nov 11, 2017

Sandra (Sandy) J. Austin, 82, of 409 Moffett Street, Watertown passed November 11, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Arrangements are with the Hart and Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  A grave side service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro, NY.  There will be no calling hours or service.

Sandy was born on...

John E. Riley

John E. Riley

Nov 8, 2017

John E. Riley, 66, of 35143 NYS RT. 3 Carthage, passed November 8, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

A funeral service with military honors will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 14 at the Bruce Funeral Home 131 Maple St., Black River.

Calling hours will precede the service Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m....

Martin  F. Weaver

Martin F. Weaver

Nov 6, 2017

Martin F. Weaver, 87 of Chaumont, passed away Monday morning at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Martin was born May 24, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Leonard and Elizabeth Holleran Weaver.  In 1942 the family moved to Huntersland and in 1956 to Massena. He married Lois Sherman on May 15,...

Robert  K. Savage

Robert K. Savage

Nov 5, 2017

Robert K. Savage, 87, of Dexter, NY passed peacefully on Sunday November 5th at Samaritan Medical in the loving care of his family. Born July 12, 1929 in Pillar Point. He worked and lived on his family farm for many years.  He attended Dexter school.  He had several accomplishments: 61 years as a member of the Dexter fire hall some...

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