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Sheila  L. Thomas

Sheila L. Thomas

May 22, 2015

Sheila L. Thomas, 80 of Dexter, passed away Friday afternoon at Samaritan Keep Home where she has resided since February 2012. Sheila was born September 21, 1940 in Oneida, N.Y. the daughter of Lloyd and Wilma Congdon Bryant. She graduated from Dexter High School. Sheila married Lowell G. Thomas on July 27, 1952 in Dexter. Mr. Thomas passed away January...

Thomas F. Riley

Thomas F. Riley

May 15, 2015

Thomas F. Riley, 69, of 30658 St. Rt. 3 Felts Mills, passed May 15, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral service will be Noon May 18th at the Bruce Funeral Home, 131 Maple St., Black River.  Burial will follow in the Felts Mills cemetery.

A calling hour will precede the service Monday 11...

Ssg Bryce E. Leek

Ssg Bryce E. Leek

May 14, 2015

SSG Bryce E. Leek, 35, of LaFargeville, NY and formerly of Corry, PA passed May 14, 2015 at the Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 24th  11:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown. A prayer service will be held 1:45 p.m. at...

Nellie Ann Kelley

Nellie Ann Kelley

May 10, 2015

Nellie Ann Kelley, 92, of 510 West St., Carthage, passed May 10, 2015 at her home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13th at the St. James Catholic Church in Carthage.  Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery....

Cameron M. Cross

Cameron M. Cross

May 6, 2015

Cameron Michael Cross, 26, of 23584 Perrigo Road, Black River passed May 6, 2015 at Upstate Medical Center, in Syracuse, following a brief battle with Leukemia.

The funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Monday, May 11th at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.

Calling hours will be Monday 5 to 7 p.m. at the...

John  W. Henderson  Ii

John W. Henderson Ii

May 4, 2015

John Wesley Henderson, born February 28, 1953 in Watertown passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2015 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Joseph C. Henderson and Shirley Porter Henderson Sullivan. John was a graduate of General Brown High School and retired from the City of Watertown Parks and Recreation Department after 32 years....

Gayle  R. Young

Gayle R. Young

Apr 30, 2015

Gayle R. Young, 78 of NYS Rte. 180 passed away Thursday April 30th at her home under the care of Hospice and her family. Gayle was born March 13, 1937 in Rochester, N.Y. the daughter of Robert and Olive Rogers Hamblin. She attended schools in Rochester and in 1954 she married Richard Young. Mr. Young passed away in 1999 after...

Lorene  M. Getman

Lorene M. Getman

Apr 28, 2015

Lorene M. Getman, 94 of Church St. Glen Park; passed away Tuesday April 29, 2015 at Summitt Village, Watertown. Lorene was born March 15, 1921 in Watertown the daughter of Andrew and Fannie Windover Butler. She attended school in Watertown. On June 5, 1943 she married Earl C. Getman in Mineral Wells, Texas. Mr. Getman passed away August 3, 1982....

Robert E. Griffin

Robert E. Griffin

Apr 28, 2015

Robert E. Griffin, 68, of 214 Clinton St., Watertown, passed April 28, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on February 14, 1946 in Rochester, NY. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Brookside Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. Condolences may be made...

Valerie A. Thompson

Valerie A. Thompson

Apr 22, 2015

BLACK RIVER, N.Y.  —  Valerie A. Sayers Thompson, 70, of 30072 Route 3, Black River, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 22, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence, Watertown, NY. A funeral Mass will be said 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at St. Anthony's Church. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 27,...

Arthur N. Roshia Jr.

Arthur N. Roshia Jr.

Apr 21, 2015

Arthur N. Roshia Jr., 82, of 712 Lillian St., Watertown, NY, passed April 21, 2015 at his home.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 24 at the funeral...

Raymond  D. Kirkey

Raymond D. Kirkey

Apr 12, 2015

Raymond D. Kirkey, 57 of Dexter passed away Sunday morning at the home of his sister in the Town of Hounsfield. Raymond was born February 25, 1958 in Watertown, the son of Cecil and Jean Lamb Kirkey. He attended General Brown Central School. Raymond worked for several construction companies until being disabled several years ago. Raymond married Michelle M. Nier...

Paul  J. Mullen

Paul J. Mullen

Apr 11, 2015

Paul J. Mullen, 92 of County Route 53, Dexter passed away at his home Saturday April 11, 2015 surrounded by his family. Paul was born May 10, 1922 in Watertown, the son of Francis A. and Elizabeth Cooper Mullen. He went to St. Patrick's School, Immaculate Heart Academy, Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, St. Bernard's, Rochester, Watertown School of Commerce, St. Lawrence...

Marion F. Shean

Marion F. Shean

Apr 4, 2015

Mr. Marion Francis Shean, 95, of the Perch Lake Road, Watertown, NY passed away Saturday April 4th surrounded by his five children.  He was in the care of his daughter and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born December 28, 1919 in Harrisville, NY he was the son of Verner M. and Viola Stowell Shean.  He attended Harrisville Schools...

Marie  M. Kelley

Marie M. Kelley

Apr 2, 2015

Marie M. Kelley, age 85 of Ambrose St. Sackets Harbor; passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on Thursday April 2, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. Marie was born July 30, 1929 in Watertown, the daughter of Lawrence and Oleida Hennerty Coburn. She graduated from Watertown High School. She married Joseph Kelly who died in July 1970 while serving in the military....

Ruth  M. Halpainy

Ruth M. Halpainy

Apr 1, 2015

Ruth M. Halpainy, age 90 of Cole Road, Carthage, passed away April 1st, 2015 at University Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. She had been a patient since March 10th. Ruth was born October 4, 1924 in Union City, PA to Leo and Violet Smith. She graduated from Union City High School. Ruth had married Roger Shampoe who later passed away, she then...

Watertown Elks Lodge #496

Watertown Elks Lodge #496

Apr 1, 2015

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Eugene A. "Gus" Devito

Eugene A. "Gus" Devito

Mar 29, 2015

Eugene A. "Gus" DeVito Sr., 73, 17643 US Rt. 11, Watertown, passed March 29, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 2nd at the Hart & Bruce Funeral, Watertown.  A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Born on November...

Floyd W. Seamon

Floyd W. Seamon

Mar 28, 2015

Floyd W. Seamon, 87, of 30503 Burnup Road, Black River, passed March 28, 2015 at his home where he was under the care of his wife, family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born on October 16, 1927 in Richfield Springs, NY, son of the late Louis and Martha Dominon Seamon.

He married Mildred...

Randall  L. Sprague

Randall L. Sprague

Mar 26, 2015

Randall L. Sprague, age 54 of Lee Road Dexter; passed away March 26th in Flint, Michigan. Randy was born December 7, 1960 in Syracuse, N.Y. the son of LeRoy and Nancy Bush Sprague Sr. He graduated General Brown Central High School and attended Jefferson Community College. He is survived by his mother Nancy Sprague of Dexter. A son Travis Sprague...

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