Linda Ann Holder
Apr 4, 2025
Linda Ann Holder, 84, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
She was born on October 26, 1940, in Brownville, NY, the daughter of Edward P. and Janet C. (Giddings) Frasher Sr. Linda attended Sackets Harbor High School and later dedicated many years to volunteering at the Salvation Army in...
Shirley A. Taylor
Apr 2, 2025
Shirley A. Taylor, 90, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2025.
She was born on February 9, 1935, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Hota) St. Joseph. Shirley graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1952 and began her career at Stebbins Engineering, where she met her husband,...
Joseph W. Gerstenschlager
Mar 31, 2025
Joseph W. Gerstenschlager, 61, of Glen Park, New York, passed peacefully at his home on Monday March 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Joe's life was a testament to the power of his love for his family and his unwavering work ethic. His infectious laugh and silly joking ways brought smiles and lighter hearts to many.
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Ethel Margaret Labouf
Mar 30, 2025
Ethel Margaret LaBouf, 76, of Watertown, NY passed away peacefully at Providence Place Assisted Living in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.
She was born on March 12, 1949, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Cosmo and Evelyn (Wills) DelSanto. Ethel was educated at local schools and was a proud graduate of Jefferson Community College....
Sarah T. Barney
Mar 27, 2025
Sarah T. Barney, 90, of Black River, NY, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Rome, NY. She was born on January 29, 1935, in Black River, NY, the daughter of Leon and Florence (Lashaw) Wooledge.
Sarah attended Black River High School before moving to Tennessee, where she worked as a caregiver and served in the labor...
Matthew P. Bowman
Mar 25, 2025
Matthew P. Bowman, 34, of Watertown, NY, passed away suddenly on March 25, 2025, after a long battle with addiction. He was born on May 12, 1990, in Watertown, New York, the son of David and Pamela F. (Dempster) Bowman.
Matt attended Morristown Central School. He was intelligent, artistic, and musical. He loved dogs,had a passion for...
Frances M. Danks
Mar 22, 2025
BLACK RIVER, NY – Frances M. Danks, 92, of Black River, passed away peacefully March 22, 2025 at The Grand in Rome, NY where she had been a resident.
Frances was born on January 16, 1933, in New York City, the daughter of George and Minnie (Drashe) Miller. In 1941, at the age of eight, she moved...
Sharon A. Seavolt
Mar 19, 2025
Watertown, NY – Sharon A. Seavolt, 82, of Watertown, NY passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 18, 1943, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of Stephen and Esther (Hamel) Egged. Sharon graduated from Watertown High School in 1960 and continued her...
Michael D. Northup
Mar 18, 2025
Michael D. Northup, 31, of Calcium, New York, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Watertown, New York. It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Michael—a devoted husband, cherished son, beloved brother, and dear friend.
Michael was born on September 15, 1993, in Palm Beach County, Florida, to Michael M. and Brenda L....
Daniel L. Blackketter
Mar 13, 2025
Daniel L. Blackketter, 79, of Black River, NY, and Silver Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the Grace Davis Hall Hospice House in Ocala, Florida. He was born on December 8, 1945, in La Harpe, Illinois, the son of Harold and Pauline (Blackwell) Blackketter
Daniel graduated from Decatur High School in Georgia in...
Diana M. Secor
Mar 12, 2025
Diana M. Secor, a devoted grandmother, cherished caretaker, and kind-hearted soul, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with illness. She was 72 years old.
Born on January 20, 1953, to George M. and Fannie McIntosh Nicholas Sr., Diana grew up in Carthage and attended Carthage Central School...
Diane E. “Deedee” Eberhardt
Mar 6, 2025
LOWVILLE – Diane E. "Deedee" Eberhardt, 63, of Lowville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born on February 17, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of George and Brenda (Sanford) Eberhardt. Diane graduated from Arroyo High School in California in 1980. Following school, she embarked on a solo cross-country...
Tracy L. Schneider
Feb 23, 2025
Tracey L. Schneider, 46, of Carthage, NY, passed away at her home on February 23, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on July 1, 1978, in Carthage, she was the daughter of Clara Hosmer. Tracey was a graduate of Carthage Central High School. She dedicated 18 years of her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant...
Karen M. Jamieson
Feb 18, 2025
Karen M. Jamieson, 65, of Three Mile Bay, New York, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 at their winter home in North Fort Myers, FL where she was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 30, 1959, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Martin M. and Marlene I. (Gast)Toper.
Karen was...
Forrest William Thomas Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
Forrest William Thomas Jr., 61, of Black River, NY, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1963, in Paris, France, the son of Forrest William Thomas Sr. and Mary Dobransky
Forrest attended Carthage Central High School before serving in the Army National Guard for several years. He later...
Dawn M. Collette
Feb 10, 2025
Dawn M. Collette, 65, of West Main Street, Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Hospice of Jefferson County, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.
Born on August 13, 1959, in Canton, New York, Dawn was the daughter of Barbara Dennee. She graduated from Indian River High School in 1978. That...
Raymond Vincent Scanlon
Feb 9, 2025
Raymond Vincent Scanlon, 67, of Black River, NY, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital.
He was born on January 21, 1958, in Oklahoma, the son of Leslie and Emily Siebert Scanlon. Determined to build a career for himself, Raymond worked to put himself through locksmith school, becoming a locksmith in 1978. He owned...
Doris R. Lees
Feb 8, 2025
Doris R. Lees, 72, of Black River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born in Watertown, NY, on October 25, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary (Mallette) Ramie.
Doris graduated from Immaculate Heart Central in 1971. She began her career at Woolworths before taking a position at the...
Virgil L. Patchen
Feb 3, 2025
CALCIUM, NY – Virgil L. Patchen, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on September 9, 1950, in Watertown, NY, he was the son of Virgil Patchen and Ruth Berry Schaumburg and he attended Indian River Central School. Virgil started out his career as a driver for...
Teresa M. Deciantis
Jan 23, 2025
Teresa M. Deciantis, 45, of Black River, NY, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital after a courageous battle with lung and heart disease.
Born on December 9, 1979, in Providence, Rhode Island, Teresa was the daughter of John Deciantis and Brenda Burt. She married Herminio Hernandez Buso on June 16, 2010, in Rhode...
