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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Berline Helen Miles
Jan 11, 2016
Berline "Helen" Miles, 92, passed January 11, 2016 at Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident.
A funeral service will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Sackets Harbor in the spring. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Born on February 12, 1923 in Antwerp, NY, daughter of William L. and Sylvia...
Marcellino Distefano
Jan 11, 2016
Marcellino DiStefano, 75, of Foster Park Road, Dexter, passed January 11, 2016 at his home.
A Memorial Service will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.
Calling hours will precede the service from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born...
Mark W. Rickett
Jan 9, 2016
Mark W. Rickett, age 50 of Weldon Dr. Watertown, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning. Mark was born August 5, 1965 in Buffalo the son of Donald S. and Kay Lou Dingman Rickett. He graduated from Peekskill High School and Mercy College in Westchester and Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY. Mark worked as a bartender in...
Steven J. Sagriff
Jan 7, 2016
Steven J. Sagriff, 62 of Watertown passed away Thursday morning at Hospice of Ellis Farm with his wife by his side. Steven was born April 10, 1953 in Watertown, the son of James and Geraldine Hunt Sagriff. He graduated from Watertown High School. Steven married Sharon M. Mitchell on April 22, 1978 at Immaculate Conception Church of Brownville. The couple...
Gary L. Brooks
Jan 4, 2016
Gary L. Brooks, age 64 of Rose, Oklahoma passed away Monday at the Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. Gary was born December 26, 1951 in Watertown the son of Louis and Angela Eveleigh Brooks. He attended Watertown High School. Gary was a self-employed roofer working from his home in Rose, Oklahoma where he has lived for several years. He...
Larry J. Cring
Jan 4, 2016
Larry James Cring, 59, of Watertown, New York passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2016 at 6:35 pm, under hospice care with his family at his side. Born March 27, 1956 in Watertown, New York, Larry was the 10th child of Kenneth F. and Rita M. Cring. He attended Sackets Harbor Central School. Larry joined the U.S. Navy in 1975...
George W. Stevenson
Jan 3, 2016
George W. Stevenson, 90, of Watertown, passed on January 7, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.
Born September 9, 1925 in the Town of Antwerp, the son of the late Wellington and Mary Lavere Stevenson, he was the youngest of 10 siblings, all of whom predeceased him.
He joined the United...
William J. Cleaver
Jan 3, 2016
William J. Cleaver, 71, of 1108 N. Martin St., Effingham, Illinois and formerly of Felts Mills, NY passed January 3, 2015 at his home. The funeral service will be held 3p.m Sunday, January 10th at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River. Burial will follow in the Felts Mills Cemetery. Calling hours will be 1 to 3p.m Sunday prior to...
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