Obituaries

Jan 6, 2015

Margaret E. Finnegan, 90, formerly of Black River passed January 6, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, January 8th at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.

A calling hour will be 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 8th at the funeral home.

Burial will be...

Jan 4, 2015

Helen R. Weninger LaParr of 24868 Co. Rte 53 Military Road, Watertown passed away peacefully Sunday January 4th at Oswego Hospital with her family by her side. She was born at the House of Good Samaritan on December 18, 1936 the daughter of George Weninger Sr. and Rose V. Schweitzer Weninger. She graduated from General Brown School in Brownville in...

Jan 4, 2015

Austin W. Leggett, 23, of 121 Flower Ave., Watertown, passed January 4, 2015 in Watertown.

Born on January 21, 1991 in St. Petersburg, FL, son of David W. Leggett and Laura L. VanNocker, he attended Winter Haven High School.

He entered the US Army on April 26, 2010 and arrived at Fort Drum in 2011. ...

Jan 3, 2015

Frederick C. Bragger, 66, of 303 Mullin St., Watertown, passed January 3, 2015 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 7th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

Burial with military honors is tentatively set to follow at the N. Watertown Cemetery.

Calling hours will...

Dec 29, 2014

Norma J. LeClair, 78, of 26245 State Rt. 3, Watertown, passed December 29, 2014 at home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born on October 9, 1936 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of the late Maurice J. and Katherine Foy Bean.

She married Joseph LeClair on...

Dec 28, 2014

Harriette B. Hardy - beloved wife, mother and friend - was called home to her eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Born August 3, 1932 in Auburn, NY to Joseph P. and Marion P. Benard, she lived a rich and loving life. Her life's joys were her family, loved ones, friends, and her community - all of whom could...

Dec 26, 2014

Leo Adrian Lawler, age 78 of Rte3 Carthage passed away December 26, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Utica. Leo was born January 14, 1936 in Philadelphia, N.Y> the son of Leo and Monica Mohan Lawler. He attended school in Philadelphia. He served in the Navy from 1954-1957. Leo worked as an electrician and boiler mechanic at St. Regis and later...

Dec 26, 2014

"The suffering is over, Our eyes will water for a while; but the memories of our loved one will live on forever- for our Lord has taken him home and the peace in his soul will console our hearts until we meet again." Noah A. Prior age 79 formerly of Allen Dr. Watertown passed away at Summitt Villages December 26th...

Dec 23, 2014

Jerome "Jerry" Stanley, 63, of 610 Meade St., Watertown, passed December 23, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on August 21, 1951 in Herkimer, NY, son of Jerome and Ruth May Oviatt Stanley, he graduated from Herkimer High School in 1968. Following school he moved to Watertown.

He married Katherine M. Cousins on May...

Dec 21, 2014

Mary F. Dishaw, 86, of 102 Beaumont Ave., Black River, passed December 21, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River.

A  prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 24 at...

Dec 16, 2014

Clifford Lyle Bennett Jr., age 71 of County Rte. 59, Dexter passed away Tuesday December 16th at 4:40 a.m. at his home under the care of Hospice and family. Clifford was born November 24, 1943 in Fulton, N. Y. the son of Clifford L. and Grace Hughes Bennett Sr. He attended schools in Brownville and served in the Army. He...

Dec 10, 2014

John H. Nickerson, 57, of 1111 Kieff Dr., passed December 10, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Born on October 13, 1957, in Watertown, NY, son of Franklin and Stella Boyce Nickerson, he attended Watertown High School.

Mr. Nickerson worked construction for several years in the Watertown area up until he became disabled.  He enjoyed...

Dec 7, 2014

An obituary is not available at this time for Watertown Elks Lodge BPOE #496. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 6, 2014

Bonita (Bonnie) Mason, age 83, of Brownville, N.Y. passed away Saturday, December 6th at Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira, N.Y. Bonnie was born December 25, 1930 at home in Pamelia, the daughter of William R. Mason and Marion E. White Mason. She graduated from Brownville-Glen Park High School in 1947. A marriage to Wesley C. Webert, October 14, 1950 ended...

Dec 6, 2014

Stephen J. "Bubba" Percy, 54, 30898 of Burnup Road, Black River, NY passed December 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born on August 4, 1960 in Watertown, NY, son of Richard J. and Sandra J. Schofield Percy, he attended Carthage Central and Thousand Islands Central...

Dec 6, 2014

Shirley A. Wright, 79, of 138 Wyoming Ave., Watertown, passed December 6, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center with her family by her side due to complications with lung cancer.  She also suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

Born on February 22, 1935 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Frank E. and Margaret Hurley Topping, she graduated from Watertown High...

Dec 4, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Stebbins LaFave, formerly of Watertown and Duck Cove Rd., Hammond, NY passed away on Dec. 4th 2014 at the age of 84.  Mary died peacefully at her daughter's home in Rochester, NY under the care of her loving family and Visiting Nurse Hospice.

Born on July 7, 1930 in Watertown, NY daughter of William and...

Dec 4, 2014

Gary E. Gardner, 65, of 25343 County Rt. 32, Calcium, passed December 4, 2014 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm.

Born on March 30, 1949 in the Town of Pamelia, son of Ernest M. and Constance M. Hubbard Gardner, he attended General Brown High School.

Following school he served in the...

Dec 2, 2014

Robert E. Gorgen, 91, of 1604 Ohio Street, Watertown, passed December 2, 2014 at his home.

Born on May 8, 1923 in Watertown, NY, son of the late Dale E. and Dorothy M. LaMora Gorgen, he graduated from West Carthage High School in 1941.  During school he was a Super Scout and a Senior Patrol Leader.

Nov 28, 2014

Bernice Staie Gardner, 91, of 23748 US Route 11, died Friday at her home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are with Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

Calling hours will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, December 1, at the family home, 23748...