Obituaries

Nov 26, 2014

Nancy L. Bradberry, age 56, Sackets Harbor passed away at University Hospital on Wednesday November 26, 2014. Born January 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Edgar A. and Melbetra I. Bradberry. Nancy graduated from Watertown High School. She worked briefly at Jefferson Rehabilitation Center as a receptionist. Nancy loved to crochet blankets and was frequently seen "wheeling" around Sackets...

Nov 23, 2014

Joan M. VanAlstyne of 13199 Morris Tract Road Chaumont, N.Y. passed away Sunday afternoon at her home. Joan was born April 10, 1935 in the Town of Orleans. Mrs. VanAlstyne worked at Chaumont Free Library for 18 years and at Brownville Library doing what she loved. She retired from North Country Library System in 2002. Noted to be a Girl...

Nov 19, 2014

Leonard J. Coughlin, age 93 of Jewel Dr. Watertown, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon. Leonard was born January 24, 1921 in Dexter, N.Y. the son of Francis G. and Harriett M. Kitto Coughlin. He graduated from Dexter High School, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Mich., Paper and Paper Coating Technology, Langston Corp., Camden, N.J....

Nov 18, 2014

JoAnne M. Dekin, age 60 of Morris Tract Rd. County Rte. 125, Chaumont, passed away at her home Tuesday 1:29 A.M. JoAnne was born August 14, 1954 in Oswego, N.Y. the daughter of Joseph Bush and Aretta Hall Bush Donovan. She attended school in Oswego at Catholic and Public Schools. She married Robert N. Dekin on April 19, 1978 in...

Nov 18, 2014

Kevin P. Young, 58, of 219 W. Lynde St., Watertown, passed November 18, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

A graveside service with military honors will be at Sanford Corners Cemetery in the spring.

Born on January 31, 1956 in Watertown, NY son of Clarence P. and Margaret A. O'Hara Young, he attended Watertown High...

Nov 12, 2014

Betty M. Gulley, 78, of 336 W. Main St., Watertown, NY, passed November 12, 2014 at her home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

The funeral service will be Noon, Friday, November 14th at the Bruce Funeral Home, Black River, with the Rev. Leon VanWie officiating.  Burial will follow...

Nov 10, 2014

Robert J. Thomas, age 77 of Church Street Glen Park, N.Y. passed away Monday morning November 10th at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Robert was born February 3, 1937 in Dexter the son of John and Edna Baldwin Thomas. He graduated from Dexter High School. He served in the US Navy. Robert...

Nov 9, 2014

Grace R. Ahlheim of 440 Harris Dr., Watertown, NY, passed November 9, 2014.

Born on July 9, 1927, in Clayton, NY, the daughter of Charles J. and Mary Moineau Reff,she attended St. Mary's School, Clayton, N.Y. and graduated from Our Lady of Angels Academy, St. Laurent, Montreal.

She married John G. Ahlheim, the former owner...

Nov 8, 2014

Norma C. Dorr, 81, of 832 Mills St., Watertown, and formerly of Black River  passed Saturday, November 8 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral service will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, Nov 11 at the St. John's Episcopal Church.  Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held 5 to 7...

Oct 31, 2014

Earl D. "Lucky" Lockerbie

October 31, 2014 ADAMS CENTER, N.Y.  —  Earl D. "Lucky" Lockerbie, 67, of N. Harbor Road, passed Friday, Oct. 31, at his home surrounded by family and friends. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown, with Pastor Mike Ryan officiating. Calling hours...

Oct 28, 2014

Shirley A. Kennedy, 80, of Watertown, NY, passed away October 28, 2014 surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born on October 21, 1934 in Marysville, Ohio to the late Louis and Francis Thiergartner Rausch.

She married Bruce D. Kennedy on February 3, 1956. Bruce passed away on February 17, 1974.

In June 1981...

Oct 23, 2014

William James Whalen, age 81, formerly of 328 Brown Blvd, Brownville NY, departed this life on October 23, 2014.  He was surrounded by his loving family at the home of his daughter in LaFayette, Colorado.

Bill's loving parents, John J. and Agnes Bowland Whalen, raised him in Watertown, New York.  He served his country in the US...

Oct 22, 2014

Virginia "Jane" Brown, age 66 of Eimicke Dr. Watertown, formerly of Dexter, passed away Wednesday October 21, 2014 at Samaritan Medical Center following surgery. Virginia was born August 3, 1948 in Carthage the daughter of Milton and Marta Makuch Dening. She graduated from Adams Center/Adams Central High School. Virginia married Gary W. Brown Sr. on December 6, 1969 at Bethany...

Oct 22, 2014

Russel D. Graves, 63, of 336 West Main St., Watertown, passed October 22, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 27 at the N. Watertown Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

Born on October 9, 1951 in Rochester, NY, son of the late...

Oct 19, 2014

Janice A. Wilson, age 63 of Franklin St. Watertown passed away Sunday afternoon at Hospice at Ellis Farm in Watertown. Janice was born July 15, 1951 in Auburn the daughter of Lewis and Eva Besaw Crossway Sr. She graduated from General Brown High School and became and LPN. She worked at Canandaigua Hospital and also was a private nurse for...

Oct 18, 2014

Gloria J. Call, 72, a resident of Riverview Apartments, 912 Strawberry Lane, Clayton, NY, passed Saturday, October 18 at her home.

The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 24 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.  Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Calling hours will be 2...

Oct 16, 2014

Joyce M. Moran, age 71 of E. Main St. Brownville, N.Y. passed away Thursday afternoon at Samaritan Medical Center ER. Joyce was born October 31, 1942 in New York City, the daughter of Victor and Helen Gaddis Arnosky. She graduated from High School in Star Lake. Joyce married James M. Moran on May 10, 1968 in Oriskany Falls, N.Y. She...

Oct 16, 2014

Mary passed away at her home October 16, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Born October 29, 1939 to the late Roswell and Nellie Wallace, Chaumont. She graduated from Lyme Central School, Chaumont and attended the House of Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Watertown. Mary was a licensed practical nurse who volunteered for the American Red Cross and was a...

Oct 13, 2014

Junior T. Eveleigh, age 91 of High St. Watertown, passed away Monday afternoon at Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a patient for almost a year. Junior was born July 8, 1923 in Watertown the son of Bernard and Nellie Eveleigh. He attended schools in Cape Vincent . He married Helen M. Premo in 1957 in Brownville. Junior was...

Oct 11, 2014

Teresa Stevenson, 83, of 161 Bowers Ave., Watertown, passed October 11, 2014 at the Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on September 26, 1931 in the Town of Antwerp, the daughter of the late Lyle W. and Teresa Whalen Hall, she graduated from the Antwerp High School in 1949. She married George W. Stevenson on September 27,...