Obituaries

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...

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...