Obituaries

Oct 26, 2016

/ Ruth Anne (Preston) Baldwin, 91, of Inman, SC passed away at home on July 14, 2017. Mrs. Baldwin was born on April 23, 1926 in Watertown, NY and lived in Copenhagen, Mannsville, Baldwinsville, Malone and Dexter, NY before retiring to South Carolina in 1987Mrs. Baldwin worked for several years as a school bus driver for the Baldwinsville, NY and...

Oct 15, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Dingman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 15, 2016

John T. Raso, 59,  of  LaFargeville Road, Theresa, passed October 15, 2016 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 20 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.

The Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m....

Oct 14, 2016

Bernard W. Burke, 101, formerly of Dexter passed away Friday morning at Hospice at Ellis Farm with his daughter at his side. Bernard was born April 30, 1915 in Fulton, NY the son of Arthur and Edythe LaRock Burke. He attended Evans Mills and Dexter Schools and graduated from Watertown High School. Bernard served in the US Army during World...

Oct 11, 2016

Susan I. Ward went to be with her husband and her Lord Jesus Christ on October 10 2016. Born in Chicago IL on May 5, 1939 to Howard & Ruth Moore. Her family moved to Southern California in 1948 where she met her future husband (Charles) Donald Ward. They were married June 1, 1956. They later moved to Susanville, Ca...

Oct 11, 2016

Arthur V. "Bud" Hilts, 90 of Witt Road, Chaumont passed away Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter-in-law, Maureen Hilts, under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Arthur was born October 7, 1926 in Glenfield, N.Y. the son of Arthur C. and Madeline Sullivan Hilts. He attended school in Glenfield and graduated from Dexter High...

Oct 10, 2016

Toni Christine Rowland, 61, of 14954 County Rt. 156 Waterown, passed October 10, 2016 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, October 14 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. A celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 15 from 1 to 6 p.m....

Oct 8, 2016

Sam J. Messina, 68, of 826 Arsenal St., Watertown, passed October 8, 2016 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

A prayer service will be held 1 p.m. at the funeral home followed by a funeral service 1:30...

Oct 8, 2016

Eleanor I. Miller, 83, formerly of West Hoard St., Watertown, passed October 8, 2016 at the Country Manor Nursing & Rehab Center in Carthage where she had been a resident since June 29, 2016.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown....

Oct 4, 2016

Janet R. Stewart, 74, formerly of Creekwood Apts., Watertown, passed October 4, 2016 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  There will be no calling hours.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 7th at the Black River Cemetery.

Born on September...

Oct 3, 2016

Richard A. Brown Sr. age 79 of NYS Rte 180 Watertown passed away Monday evening at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Richard was born June 8, 1937 in Watertown, the son of Arthur and Lola Ruttan Brown. He graduated from General Brown High School. He married Patricia A. Kalk in 1958 and the couple lived in Perch River. Richard was a...

Sep 24, 2016

Mary E. Brinkley, 93, of 175 N. Main St., Black River passed September 24, 2016 at the Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she had resided the past three months.

Born on October 27, 1922 in Carthage, NY, daughter of Charles W. and Nora (Woods) Walters, she graduated from Carthage Central School.

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Sep 23, 2016

Samantha Lucille Turner, 22, of 26739 Gould's Corners Road, Evans Mills passed September 23, 2016 following a long battle with drug addiction.

She was born on January 24, 1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Richard M. and Linda L. (Frank) Turner.

Samantha attended Indian River High School where she was also a football cheerleader...

Sep 21, 2016

Ned J. Klock Jr. age 83 of Church St. Three Mile Bay, NY passed away at his home Wednesday morning unexpectedly. Ned was born June 14, 1933 in Watertown the son of Ned and Rena Cook Klock Sr. He graduated from Lyme Central School. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 in Korea. Ned worked for the Jefferson County...

Sep 21, 2016

Leona E. Eassa, 92 of Watertown passed away Wednesday morning at the Samaritan Keep Home where she had been a resident since May 2013. Leona was born April 9, 1925 in Sackets Harbor, the daughter of Walter and Ida Weaver Sorrell. She attended Holy Family School and graduated from Watertown High School. She married James Eassa in 1973. Leona owned...

Sep 17, 2016

Anna G. Gill

September 18 , 2016 WATERTOWN, N.Y. —  Anna G. Gill, 78, of 704 Academy St., Watertown, NY, passed Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Bruce Funeral Home, Black River. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22,...

Sep 16, 2016

Edward R. Holder, 84, of 613 Meade St., Watertown, passed September 16, 2016 at home where he was under the care of his family.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 19 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 20 at...

Sep 9, 2016

CHAUMONT, NY - Kenneth (Ken) Hills, 92, passed away on Friday, September 9th surrounded by family at Samaritan Medical Center. Ken was born on October 6, 1923 in Greg, NY. He spent a good amount of his life working the farm, but retired from his favorite job as the Head Custodian at Lyme Central School. Kenneth married Virginia (Ginny) Sweeney...

Sep 9, 2016

Lyndon L. McConnell, 78 of Dexter passed away Friday at Samaritan Medical Center. Lyndon was born August 21, 1938 in Adams Center the son of Albert and Lila Thomas McConnell. He was educated in Adams Center. He married Judith A. Gravelle on May 26, 1958 in Adams. Lyndon was a truck driver working for Marcy, Buck, Skyler, Deluxe, Seaway and...

Sep 7, 2016

Peter E. Gilmartin, 74, of 933 LeRay St., Watertown passed September 7, 2016 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had resided the past two years.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Born on June 10, 1942 in Peekskill, NY son of Thomas and Mary A. (Kirkub) Gilmartin he attended...