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Cheryl  A. Piper

Cheryl A. Piper

Mar 1, 2016

Cheryl A. Piper, 54 of Samaritan Summit Village passed away early morning on March 1, 2016 at Samaritan Medical Center. Cheryl was born June 21, 1961 in Watertown, the daughter of John B. and Pauline M. Hilts Piper. She attended LaFargeville Central School. She is survived by her mother Pauline M. Hilts Piper of Watertown, five brothers: John R. Piper...

Karen Vroman

Karen Vroman

Mar 1, 2016

Gordon C. Vroman, 68, of 113 West Main St., Watertown, passed February 27, 2016 at his home.  Shortly thereafter his wife was stricken and she passed March 1, 2016 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at the Hill Top Towers Community Room on May 28, 2016 from 1 to 3...

Edna A. Bradford

Edna A. Bradford

Feb 28, 2016

Edna A. Bradford, 89, passed February 28, 2016 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.

Born on April 12, 1926 in Daytona Beach, FL, daughter of Ernest and Gladys (Camley) Knapp, she attended Stowe High School in Stowe, VT. She later received her GED following a home study course in 1972.

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Gordon  C. Vroman

Gordon C. Vroman

Feb 27, 2016

Gordon C. Vroman, 68, of 113 West Main St., Watertown, passed February 27, 2016 at his home.  Shortly thereafter his wife was stricken and she passed March 1, 2016 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at the Hill Top Towers Community Room on May 28, 2016 from 1 to 3...

Anna M. Barbalich

Anna M. Barbalich

Feb 24, 2016

Anna M. Barbalich, 45, of 170 Conger Ave., Watertown, passed February 24, 2016, at her home.

A prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 29, at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. A spring burial will take place in Sanford Corners. Calling...

Gladys  C. Lalone

Gladys C. Lalone

Feb 22, 2016

Gladys C. LaLone, 87 formerly of Pillar Point, Dexter passed away Monday morning at the home of her daughter Marie on Smith Corners Road, Madrid. She was under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley and her family. Gladys was born December 22, 1928 in the Town of Champion, the daughter of Harry and Cleva Gardner Wilton. She attended...

Cecil E. Greenwood

Cecil E. Greenwood

Feb 22, 2016

Cecil E. Greenwood, 96, LeRay Street, Watertown, passed away on February 22, 2016 at Hospice of Jefferson County at Ellis Farm, Watertown. Calling hours are 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, February 26 at the Hart and Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. A prayer service on Saturday February 27 will be held 10:30 .m. at the funeral home prior to the...

Connie  J. Lamb

Connie J. Lamb

Feb 20, 2016

Connie J. Lamb, 76 of Dexter passed away at Samaritan Medical Center Saturday morning at 1:10A.M. She had been a resident since at Samaritan Keep Home since November of 2014. Connie was born February 16, 1940 in Watertown, the daughter of Guy and Letha Christie Orford. She graduated from General Brown High School where she later worked in the cafeteria...

Robert  Leander Loveland

Robert Leander Loveland

Feb 20, 2016

Robert L. Loveland, 84 of Warren St. Brownville passed away Saturday February 20, 2014 at his home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and his family by his side. Bob was born June 20, 1931 in Brownville, the son of Leander and Vera Barrett Loveland. He graduated from Brownville-Glen Park High School. Bob entered the Air Force in...

Johanna M. Russell

Johanna M. Russell

Feb 13, 2016

Johanna (JoAnn) M. Russell, 91, formerly of Black River, NY, passed away from myelodysplastic syndrome on February 13, 2016, at Hospice of Jefferson County, Watertown, NY.

Born in Watertown, NY, on May 15, 1924, she was adopted by Walter and Kathryn TenEyck Eggleston.  She graduated from Black River High School in 1942.  She married Thomas Russell of...

Richard D. Vine

Richard D. Vine

Feb 12, 2016

Richard D. Vine, 70, formerly of Adams Center passed away February 12, 2016 at his winter home in Tavares, FL.

A graveside service with military honors will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at the Black River Cemetery. A gathering for family and friends will follow the service at the family home located at 13530 North...

David G. Adams

David G. Adams

Feb 8, 2016

David G. Adams, 65, of Davidson St., Watertown, passed February 8, 2016 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, February 21st 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Watertown Elks Lodge.

Born on May 25, 1950 in Watertown, son of the late Earl and Frances (Ravenhill) Adams, he attended Watertown High...

Dr. Anthony Mattis

Dr. Anthony Mattis

Feb 7, 2016

BLACK RIVER, N.Y.  —  Dr. Anthony Mattis, 63, left this world to be with the Father on Feb. 7, 2016, after a long and brave battle with cancer. He died at home in Black River with his long-time friend and caretaker, Barbara, at his side. He has left a legacy of healing and touched many lives as a board...

Purwillia "Pug" Weideman

Purwillia "Pug" Weideman

Jan 27, 2016

Purwillia "Pug" M. Weideman, 88, of 116 LeRoy St., Potsdam, passed Wednesday morning, January 27th, at home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Born May 11, 1927 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Ambrose T. and Hazel D. (Coscomb) Canaan, she attended Watertown schools.

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Brian  James Orr

Brian James Orr

Jan 26, 2016

Brian James Orr, 41 of Hewitt Dr. Three Mile Bay passed away Tuesday morning in the Samaritan Medical Center ER; unexpectedly. Brian was born April 29, 1974 in Watertown the son of Sterling and Susan Tanner Orr. He graduated from Mexico Academy Central School, Jefferson Community College with a Registered Nursing degree. Brian worked for several years in various hospitals...

Brandon L. Holder

Brandon L. Holder

Jan 22, 2016

Brandon L. Holder, 21, of Rowlett, TX passed, January 22, 2016 in Dallas following a tragic car accident.

A Celebration of Life will be held 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 6th at the Watertown Elks Lodge 728 Bradley St., Watertown.  The family has requested casual dress please.

Born on June 3, 1994 in Watertown,...

Joyce T. Freas

Joyce T. Freas

Jan 18, 2016

Joyce T. Freas, 90, formerly of Rt. 37, Watertown passed January 18, 2016 at the Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she has been a resident since November 9, 2012.

A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m Saturday, January 30 at Concordia Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul D. Luisi officiating.

Born January...

Elmer E. Schneider

Elmer E. Schneider

Jan 18, 2016

Elmer E. Schneider, 78, of 162 West Remington St., Black River, passed January 18, 2016 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

A Funeral Service will be held at Noon Friday January 22nd at Concordia Lutheran Church in Watertown.  Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery.

A calling hour, at the church from 11 a.m. to...

Rosalie J. O'Brien

Rosalie J. O'Brien

Jan 17, 2016

Rosalie J. O'Brien, 70, of Black River, passed on January 17, 2016 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Funeral Mass will be said 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21st at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Black River.  Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery.

Calling hours will be...

Arlene  L. Goodfriend

Arlene L. Goodfriend

Jan 13, 2016

Arlene L. Goodfriend, 88, died Wednesday evening January 13, 2016 at Samaritan Medical Center. Arlene Leta Youngs, born on August 15, 1927 in Watertown, NY was the daughter of Flossie and Levi Youngs. She attended and graduated from the Watertown City School District. Arlene married Kenneth J. Goodfriend on October 18, 1945 at Bethany Methodist Parsonage in Watertown. Arlene worked...

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