Christopher M. Peterson
Dec 28, 2024
Watertown, NY – Christopher M. Peterson, 52, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 at Hospice of Jefferson County Residence at the Ellis Farm. Born January 27, 1972, in Watertown, NY, he was the son of William M. Peterson Jr. and Catherine L. Tibbles.
Christopher attended General Brown High School and following school worked various jobs in...
Linda J. Meyer
Dec 25, 2024
Linda J. Meyer, 62, of Watertown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2024, at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on January 13, 1962, in Buffalo, NY, Linda was the daughter of Richard and Joan McCrossan. She graduated from Frontier High School in Hamburg, NY, and attended Bryant and Stratton College and later Jefferson Community College.
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Patricia S. Hill
Dec 24, 2024
Patricia S. Hill, 77, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away on December 24, 2024, at the Samaritan Medical Center.
Born February 15, 1947, in Carthage, NY, Patricia was the daughter of Dean and Marian Hill. She graduated from Carthage Central High School and pursued higher education at Albany State. Patricia later earned a degree from Lady Cliff...
Arthur "Luther" Keels
Dec 16, 2024
Arthur "Luther" Keels, 73, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Luther was born on July 14, 1951, in Florence, South Carolina, the son of Clarence and Earlene (Benjamin) Keels. He spent his early years in Florence,...
Brenda L. Konop
Dec 14, 2024
Brenda L. Konop, 57, of Watertown, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 14, 2024. Brenda was born on February 21, 1967, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the daughter of Charles A. and Ruth E. Karczewski DeThomas. She graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights and went on to earn a degree in Surgical Technology from Prairie...
Eleanor J. Majeski
Nov 28, 2024
Eleanor J. Majeski, 75, of Scottsville, New York, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born on September 19, 1949, in Watertown, NY, Eleanor was the daughter of George S. and Alice L. (Jones) Tripp. She graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy and went on to earn an associate's degree in business...
Watertown Elks Memorial
Nov 27, 2024
WATERTOWN, NY — The Watertown Elks Lodge #496 will hold their annual Memorial Service at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at the Watertown Elks Lodge, 728 Bradley St., Watertown, NY. A luncheon will immediately follow the service in the banquet room.
The following members will be remembered at this year's memorial: Darwin A Danks ,James P...
Susan M. Leclair
Nov 24, 2024
THEFUNERAL SERVICE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. IT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD AT 11 AM
Susan M. LeClair, 87, of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Hammond, NY, while under the care of Hospice of...
Lonny M. Grimes
Nov 24, 2024
Lonny M. Grimes, 83, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1941, in Casper, Wyoming, to Marvin Grimes. Lonnie dedicated his career to working as an electrician, primarily on Long Island and in surrounding areas. Lonny and Karen the mother of his daughter, moved to Watertown...
Pauline M. O'Dette
Nov 15, 2024
Pauline M. O'Dette, 82, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had been a resident.
She was born on May 15, 1942, in Watertown, New York, daughter of Alfred and Pauline O. (Amell) Bodway. She attended IHA. On October 29th, 1960, she married Oliver B. O'Dette...
Rene H. Cooper
Nov 9, 2024
Rene H. Cooper, 108, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Rutherford and Helen (Dillin) Cooper, and shared his birth with his twin sister on March 16th,1916 at the family home in Calcium currently owned by...
Loretta J. Decker
Nov 3, 2024
Loretta June (Uncapher) Decker, 71, of Watertown ascended to The Heavenly Father on November 3, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY.
Loretta was born to the late Melvin and L. Marian (Frye) Uncapher on May 15, 1953, in Painesville, OH. She received her GED in 1983 in St. Albans, WV.
She married Calvin...
Bruce E. Lehman
Nov 2, 2024
Bruce E. Lehman, 75, of Watertown, NY, passed peacefully to heaven on November 2, 2024, at his home, where he was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 23, 1949, in Potsdam, NY, Bruce was the son of David W. and...
Clarence R. Clemons
Oct 30, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Clarence R. Clemons, who left us peacefully on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family and friends under the compassionate care of Hospice. Born on July 2, 1949, in West Carthage, NY, to Robert and Virginia Clemons, Clarence dedicated his life to serving his community. He...
Mary Lou Combs
Oct 29, 2024
Mary Lou Combs, 67, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Born on October 4, 1957, in Gouverneur, NY, she was the daughter of Lois (Carr) LaForty.
Mary Lou graduated from Watertown High School and began her career working at Fay's Drugstore....
Michael J. Roberts
Oct 28, 2024
Michael J. Roberts, age 75, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2024. Born on January 30, 1949, in Watertown, he was the beloved son of Frederick and Geraldine (Bigalow) Roberts.
Michael attended Watertown High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on February 16, 1966. Serving his country proudly...
Flora C. "Peewee" Drake
Oct 26, 2024
Flora C. "Peewee"Drake, 87, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on October 26, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1937, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Claude and Catherine (Litz) Lawton
Flora met her husband, Lawrence S. Drake, Jr while he was serving in the Army. The couple married on February 22, 1975,...
Robert R. Monaghan
Oct 24, 2024
Robert R. Monaghan, 80, of Watertown, NY, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on December 1, 1943, in Watertown, he was the son of Winfred and Laura (Lawton) Monaghan. Robert graduated from Watertown High School and served in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge.
After his service, Robert...
Kelly A. Waters
Oct 24, 2024
Kelly A. Waters, 65, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on March 20, 1959, in Binghamton, New York, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Irene (Casterline) Williamson, Sr.
Kelly graduated from Harpersville High School in 1977 and went on to study at SUNY...
Dorinda Lynn Stickel
Oct 22, 2024
Dorinda Lynn Stickel, 61, of Watertown, NY, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center after an eight-year battle with lung cancer.
Born on January 15, 1963, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (O'Hara) Young. Dorinda attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Watertown High School.
In 1983, she...
