Obituaries

Mar 6, 2015

Grace P. Johnstone, 98, of 27 Chase St., Auburn, NY passed March 6, 2015 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence where she had resided since July 10, 2014.

Born on February 1, 1917 in Burke, NY, daughter of the late Lewis and Ethel Hinks Percy, she graduated from Chateauguay High School in 1935.

She married...

Mar 4, 2015

Winnifred L. Hayes, 90, of 1201 Jewell Dr., Watertown, passed March 4, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A graveside service will take place in the spring at the Glenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

Born on October...

Mar 2, 2015

Miss Helen C. Eldrett, age 75 of Perch Lake Road Watertown, passed away at her home under the care of her twin sister Mary and Hospice of Jefferson County. Helen was born January 6, 1940 in Saranac Lake, NY the daughter of Donald and Janet Sprague Eldrett. She graduated from Saranac Lake High School and Plattsburgh State Teachers College with...

Mar 1, 2015

Howard F. McHale, 72, of 87 E. Church St., Adams, NY, passed March 1, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born on December 19, 1942 in Booneville, NY.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown. There will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A private burial will take place...

Mar 1, 2015

James M. Houghmaster, 67, of 556 Coffeen St., Watertown, NY, passed away Sunday March 1, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 4th and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 5th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N....

Feb 24, 2015

Kimberly Rose Dunham, 50, of 600 Lillian St., Watertown passed February 24, 2015 at her home.

The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 28th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating.  A calling hour will precede the service from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Feb 22, 2015

Michael W. Higgins, 54, of 1339 Richards Dr., Watertown, passed February 22, 2015 at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born on January 30, 1961 in Plattsburgh, NY, son of the late William B. and Marie D. Higgins, he graduated from Beekmantown Central School in 1979.

Feb 12, 2015

Jeanne E. Pitkin, 84, of East Grove Street Dexter, passed away at her home on the morning of February 12th after a brief illness. Jeanne was born February 9, 1931, the daughter of Archie and Agnes (Seaver) Ruttan of Dexter. She graduated from Dexter High School in 1948 as the class Valedictorian. After graduation, she attended House of Good Samaritan...

Feb 7, 2015

Gerald F. Tighe, 70, of 614 Mohawk St., Watertown,  passed February 7, 2015 at his home.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.  A memorial service will take place at the convenience of the family.

Born on October 29, 1944 in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Anthony A. and Catherine E. Condon...

Feb 5, 2015

Russell J. Ruttan Sr. passed away peacefully on February 5, 2015 while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm. Our heartfelt Thanks go out to the staff for the wonderful care of our Dad. Russell was born September 4, 1924 in Watertown, N.Y. son of Harry Ruttan and Myrtle Smith Ruttan. In 1945 he married...

Feb 3, 2015

Pillar Point N.Y.

Harold Gilligan Jr., also known as Peanut, 58, Passed away peacefully on February 3rd 2015.

Peanut is survived by his wife Crystal (Sawyer) Gilligan.

He is also survived by his three daughters; Amber Gilligan and Krista Young, Autumn and Donnie Bailey, April and Martin Pitrik; as well as one son...

Jan 29, 2015

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

Jan 24, 2015

Lynn A. Sanford, age 59 of County Rte 59 Dexter passed away at her home Saturday July 24th under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Lynn was born February 4, 1955 in Watertown the daughter of Leon and Dolores Townsend Brown. She graduated from Sackets Harbor Central School in 1974. Lynn married Daniel Sanford on July...

Jan 20, 2015

Infant Owen James Lawrence passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015.  He was born Tuesday morning to parents Brian Lawrence and Janaine Stephens, Adams Center.  In addition to his parents, he is forever in the hearts of his sister, Gwen, at home; his paternal grandparents, JoAnne and Jeff VanBrocklin, Watertown and Patrick Lawrence and his companion Karen Clearwater, Montour Falls;...

Jan 15, 2015

Randy L. Ives, age 58 of West Kirby St. Dexter passed away Thursday afternoon at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. Randy was born May 26, 1956 in Alexandria Bay to Jean E. Ives. He graduated from General Brown High School in 1975 and entered the Navy in December and served until November of 1979. A marriage to Karen Conklin ended in...

Jan 15, 2015

Lucy A. Majo, 78, of Loomus Drive, passed Thursday, January 15, at her home after a prolonged illness.

Born April 13, 1936, in Watertown a daughter of Alfonso and Rose Giordanelli, she graduated in 1953 from Watertown High School.

She married Paul K. Majo on April 24, 1954, at St. Anthony's Church with Monsignor Claude...

Jan 14, 2015

Esther E. Taylor, 99, passed January 14, 2015 at the Samaritan Summit Villages where she had been a resident. She was born on December 25, 1915 in the Town of Champion, daughter of William M. and Ruth L. Slater Brower.  Esther graduated from LaFargeville High School in 1943. Following school she married Floyd F. Taylor, of Black River, on...

Jan 11, 2015

Jan 9, 2015

Daniel J. Burnham, age 91 of Dodge Ave. Sackets Harbor passed away January 9th at 2:45 a.m. at his home after a long illness. Daniel was born June 18, 1923 in Piercefield, N.Y. the son of Aaron and Adelaide Mousaw Burnham. He attended school at St. Mary's Catholic School, Canton High School, graduate of Mooers Central School, Watertown School of...

Jan 7, 2015

Donald E. Bedore Sr., 68, of 1620 Huntington St., Watertown, passed January 7, 2015 at the Samaritan Summit Villages.

The funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday, January 9th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.   There will be no burial, cremation will follow the service.

A calling hour will be 2 to 3...