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Linda  T. Dion

Linda T. Dion

Jan 29, 2015

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Lynn  A. Sanford

Lynn A. Sanford

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...

Owen James Lawrence

Owen James Lawrence

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;...

Randy  L Ives

Randy L Ives

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...

Lucy A. (Giordanelli)  Majo

Lucy A. (Giordanelli) Majo

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...

Esther E. Taylor

Esther E. Taylor

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...

Daniel  J. Burnham

Daniel J. Burnham

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...

Donald E. Bedore Sr.

Donald E. Bedore Sr.

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...

Margaret E. Finnegan

Margaret E. Finnegan

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...

Helen  R. Laparr

Helen R. Laparr

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...

Austin W.  Leggett

Austin W. Leggett

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. ...

Frederick C. Bragger

Frederick C. Bragger

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...

Norma J.  Leclair

Norma J. Leclair

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...

Harriette  B. Hardy

Harriette B. Hardy

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...

Leo  Adrian Lawler

Leo Adrian Lawler

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...

Noah  A. Prior

Noah A. Prior

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...

Jerome "Jerry" Stanley

Jerome "Jerry" Stanley

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...

Mary  F. Dishaw

Mary F. Dishaw

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...

Clifford  L. Bennett

Clifford L. Bennett

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...

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