Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

Nov 5, 2017

Anne K. Pound, 74, of Brownville, New York passed away peacefully on November 5, 2017 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by her family. Anne was born April 1, 1943 to Chester and Ann Bonnallie of Fitchburg, Massachusetts.  She was the youngest of seven children.  She graduated from Fitchburg High School and from the Eastman School of Dental Hygiene, Rochester, New...

Nov 5, 2017

Jason M. LaVere, 39, of 453 Gaffney Dr., Watertown, passed November 5, 2017 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Noon, Friday, November 10 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

A calling hour will be 11 A.M. to Noon, Friday prior to the celebration at the...

Nov 4, 2017

Melvin J. Walti, age 66 of Dexter passed away Saturday morning at Hospice at Ellis Farm, Watertown. He was born May 19, 1951 to Robert and Pauline Walti of LaFargeville.  Melvin graduated from Clayton High School in 1969. He worked on the family farm until 1973 when he went to work for the New York Air Brake for 40 years...

Oct 31, 2017

Donald Wallace Rutherford, 81,of 13811 Co . Rte. 63, Adams, passed October 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held 11a.m.November 4th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown .  Followed by military honors at the funeral home. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m....

Oct 28, 2017

Ronald A. Frey, 44, of 701 LeRay St., Watertown, passed October 28, 2017 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will he held 3:30 P.M. Wednesday, November 1 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.  Calling hours will take place prior to the service 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the funeral...

Oct 23, 2017

Joseph C. Bartholomew, 82, passed October 23, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since May. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 27 at Glenwood Cemetery with Military Honors. He was born on May 6, 1935, in Watertown, son of Charles R. and Grace B. Willard Bartholomew.   He...

Oct 18, 2017

Jason C. More, 30 of Clayton, passed away Wednesday October 18, 2017 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse following an automobile accident. Jason was born April 26, 1987 to Curtis B. More and Gwen A. Morrison in Watertown.  He attended General Brown and LaFargeville Central Schools.  He worked from home as a mechanic. He loved working on cars and especially Hondas....

Oct 13, 2017

Richard L. Goodenough of Dexter, passed away in peaceon Friday October  13, 2017 in Syracuse unexpectedly with his loving family by his side. Richard was born October 23, 1929 in Watertown the son of Ross and Margaret Brisson Goodenough. He graduated from West High School in Rochester and then entered the US Army serving until 1958 when honorably discharged. On...

Oct 13, 2017

Lawrence N. Carpenter, Watertown, NY, passed away on October 13, 2017 at Samaritan Summit Village surrounded by his family. Born on April 7, 1935 in Watertown, a son of Russell B. and Beatrice Covey Carpenter, he attended North Junior School and graduated from Hounsfield (Sackets Harbor) Central School in 1954. He married Roberta A. Colman, Rodman, on October 20, 1956...

Oct 8, 2017

Gary Lee Kehne, 74, of 29022 NYS Rt. 37, Evans Mills, passed October 8, 2017 at his home.

Calling hours will be on Monday October 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.  The funeral service with military honors will follow the calling hours.

He...

Oct 7, 2017

Elizabeth A. Graves, 63, of 814 Academy St., Watertown, went to be with the Lord, October 7, 2017 while at her home where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and her loving family. A calling hour will be held 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12th  at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N....

Sep 29, 2017

Robert G. Mitchell, of Macomb Settlement Rd. Clayton passed away Friday evening at his home under the care of family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Robert was born May 27, 1931 in Watertown the son of H. Leigh and Ethel Allen Mitchell.  He graduated from Chaumont High School in 1948. On August 14, 1955 he married Dawn Paul.  Together they...