Obituaries

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...

Sep 27, 2017

John R. Siver, 81, of Watertown passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 27, 2017 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse after a long and courageous battle with ALS

Born May 7, 1936 in Watertown, son of Harry J. and Anna O. Blake Siver, John graduated from General Brown High School in 1955 where he...

Sep 26, 2017

Paul R. Luttmann, 36, of 336 McClelland St., Watertown, passed September 26, 2017.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 1st  at the Hart and Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, October 2nd  at the funeral home.

He was...

Sep 23, 2017

Vivian May Blair, 96, 275 Wealtha Avenue, Watertown, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2017.

At her request there will be no services held and arrangements are entrusted to the Hart and Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown, NY.

Born on May 23, 1921, in Watertown, daughter of Earl and Mabel Cole, she graduated...

Sep 22, 2017

Luanne M. Toutant, 59, of 24502 Waddingham Road, Evans Mills , passed September 22, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Born on October 13, 1957 of Watertown, daughter of Andre and Arlene Verne Toutant, she graduated from Indian River High School. She was the Town of LeRay Confidential Court Clerk for several years until she retired due to becoming ill....

Sep 20, 2017

Cynthia L. Catalina, 54, passed away September 20, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center after a short illness.

Calling hours will be 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 24th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 25th at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in...

Sep 15, 2017

Norman H. Griffith, 86, formerly of Burnup Road, Black River, passed September 15, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where he had been a resident.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.  The Order of the Eastern Stars followed by the...

Sep 14, 2017

Richard T. Naysmith, 65, of 10016 County Rt. 125, Chaumont, passed September 14, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at...

Sep 11, 2017

Raymond K. Harvey Jr., 89, Town of Watertown, completed a long and purposeful life on September 11, 2017. He had been in failing health for many years.

In keeping with Ray's instructions, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. There will be a graveside service with full military honors and burial in the Hartwick Seminary...