Obituaries

Dec 29, 2015

Donald K. Anderson, 73, of 23189 US Rt. 11, Watertown, passed suddenly December 29, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 2nd at Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church in Great Bend. A service by local Fire Departments and VFPASNY will take place at 6:30 p.m. The...

Dec 28, 2015

John A. "Jack" Kelley, 77, of 514 Kieff Dr., Watertown, passed December 28, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3rd at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

Born on March 13, 1938 in Watertown, NY, son of Albert and Dorothy (Cratsenburg) Kelley, he...

Dec 26, 2015

Eleanor E. Diefendorf, 88 of Dexter, passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on December 26th following a brief illness. Eleanor was born December 1, 1927 in Dexter, the daughter of Herbert and Emma Johnson Westcott. She graduated from Dexter High School as Valedictorian in 1945 and went to the Watertown School of Commerce until 1947. She worked as a secretary...

Dec 25, 2015

Perry C. Paro, age 70 of Chaumont passed away December 25th 2015 at Hospice at Ellis Farm, Watertown after a long illness. Perry was born February 15, 1945 in the Town of Rutland the son of Ezeb and Lizzie Fort Paro. He graduated from Watertown High School. He served in the Navy from 1963 to 1967 on the USS Forrestal...

Dec 24, 2015

Natalie K. Warner, 47, of 24618 Gonseth Road, Calcium, passed December 24, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec 31st at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Theresa.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Weds., Dec....

Dec 22, 2015

Geraldine A. Cratsenburg, 89 of William St. Dexter passed away Tuesday morning at Samaritan Keep Home where she has been a resident for several years. Geraldine was born December 15, 1926 in Depauville, the daughter of William and Anna McCready Hall. She graduated from Clayton High School and married Robert F. Cratsenburg on April 10, 1948 in Depauville. Geraldine worked...

Dec 19, 2015

Delorus M. "Dilly" Hanson, 90 of Brownville passed away Saturday morning at Hospice at Ellis Farm in Watertown where she had been a patient since August. Dilly was born October 16, 1925 on Pillar Point, the daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Shampine Shultz. She graduated from Brownville/Glen Park High School in 1942. In 1994 Dilly married Karl Dorr and the...

Dec 18, 2015

Jamie P. Hubbard, age 56 of Three Mile Pt. Road South passed away at his home Friday December 18th under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Jamie was born August 25.1959 in Watertown the son of Harry and Mildred Countryman Hubbard. He was a graduate of Lyme Central School in 1977. Jamie was a self-employed Landscaper...

Dec 17, 2015

Carol Ann Titus, 73, of 933 LeRay St., Watertown, passed December 17, 2015 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 21st at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Mackey officiating.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 20th at the funeral home.

Dec 14, 2015

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Lawrence S. Drake Jr., 72, of 517 Water St., Watertown, NY, passed Monday, Dec. 14, at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Smith officiating. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the...

Dec 7, 2015

Jim Babcock departed Monday morning after a brief illness, and a long rich, full life. Jim set far too high a standard for decency, kindness, and generosity for others to possibly live up to. Jim's life was shared with many fortunate souls: Three children, Jamie Carpenter, Jeffrey Babcock, and Jodi Gaffney were blessed to have him as a father. He...

Dec 7, 2015

BLACK RIVER, N.Y.  —  Susan C. "Sue" O'Brien, 74, of 135 West St., Black River, passed Monday, Dec. 7, at her home where she was surrounded by family. Born Aug. 25, 1941, daughter of Andrew McLean and Anna Noone, she attended Black River School, and Immaculate Heart Academy. She married Jackie N. O'Brien, of Kansas, on March 20, 1974...

Dec 5, 2015

Leon A. Wood, 92 of Lakeview Dr. Dexter, passed away in Watertown under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Leon was born May 20, 1923 in Watertown the son of Clarence and Dorothy Robinson Wood. He graduated from school in Watertown. He married Velma Jareo on November 21, 1944 in Watertown. Leon was an Insurance Salesman...

Dec 4, 2015

James E. Marquette, 68 of Dexter, passed away at his home Friday morning while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. James was born June 3, 1947 in Watertown the son of Cecil and Martha Cook Marquette. He attended school in Watertown and served in the Army from 1964 until 1967 with the 1st Bn 66th...

Dec 3, 2015

Gerald L. Davies, 71 of Old Town Springs Road, Chaumont passed away December 3rd following a heart attack causing a motor vehicle accident. Gerald was born September 6, 1944 in Lake Hopatcong, N.J. the son of George and Beatrice Chamberlain Davies. He attended schools in New Jersey, Scranton, PA and Keystone College in PA. Gerald served in the Army from...

Nov 30, 2015

Mary Julia Carson, 87, formerly of 100 Rogers Road, Black River, passed November 30, 2015 at the home of her nephew and his wife, William and Colleen Bartram. A graveside service will take place at the Sanford Corners Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River. She was born on August 27, 1928 in...

Nov 26, 2015

Evelyn M. Gibbs, 45, passed November 26, 2015 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.

Burial will take place at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Sandy Creek at the convenience of the family.

Born on October 3, 1970 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Wallace and Patricia Maitland Gibbs, she graduated from Watertown High School.

She...

Nov 17, 2015

James R. Hartzell, 82, of 232 Elm St., Watertown, passed November 17, 2015 at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

A prayer service will be held 9:30a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21st at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, followed by a 10 a.m . Funeral Mass at St....

Nov 16, 2015

Karen L. Montrois, 49 of Dexter passed away early Monday morning at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Karen was born August 30, 1966 in Watertown, the daughter of James and Lise Burke Montrois. She graduated from General Brown Central High School in 1985 and went to Mohawk Community College and received her Bachelor's...

Nov 11, 2015

We mourn the passing of Barry Lynton Mills, Age 90, of Cape Vincent, NY on November 11th, 2015. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Clyde and Ester Mills. During his younger years Barryworked hard to help support his family. While going to school, he also traveled around picking peaches, was an orderly for the local hospital,...