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Daniel R. Goodwin

Daniel R. Goodwin, 77, passed away on July 7, 2021.

Born July 7, 1944 in Swampscott, MA, Dan is the son of Carl and Anne Goodwin.  He graduated from Swampscott High School in 1963 and then earned a BA in Economics from UMass Amherst.

In 1967, he married Katharine (Kitt) Wells in Rochester, NY.  The couple later had two children, Deidre and Rob. 

In 1968, Dan entered the US Army, graduated Artillery Officer Candidate School, and was assigned to the Defense Language Institute and, later, to SASCOM Europe.  In 1972, as part of the initial drawdown of troops during the Vietnam War, he was honorably discharged as a captain.

Dan then began his career in financial planning at Lincoln Rochester Trust Company (later Chase) in trust and estate planning. Then, in 1990, Dan co-founded Goodwin, Bartlett, Greaves-Tunnell, which later became Cobblestone Capital Advisors (Rochester, NY).  His colleagues note he was known for out-of-the-box thinking.  Dan also earned both his CFA and CFP designations.  In 2003, Dan formed Cobblestone Capital Advisors of Florida, and he and Kitt split their time between Tampa, Rochester, and their summer cottage in the Thousand Islands.

Dan served on several boards of directors and advisory boards, including Canandaigua National Trust of Florida, Rochester Hospital Foundation, Rochester Children’s Nursery, Rochester Children’s Nursery Foundation, the Al Sigl Center, and Rochester Area Community Foundation.

He is survived by his wife, Kitt, their children, and grandchildren:  in Tampa, FL, daughter, Deidre Carovano, her children (Zoe and Nate Carovano), and their father (Bill Carovano), and, in Victor, NY, son, Rob Goodwin, his wife (Dace Goodwin), and their children (Ansis Robs and Lizzie Goodwin).

A burial with military honors will be held at Riverside Cemetery at 11am on Saturday, July 24, followed by a Celebration of Life reception at the Thousand Island Club.  Both are on Wellesley Island, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dan’s name to the Wellesley Island Volunteer Fire Department, TIERS (Clayton, NY), The Antique Boat Museum (Clayton), Rochester Childfirst Network, or Al Sigl Center (Rochester, NY).

Terrance W. Running

Sackets Harbor, NY – Terrance W. “Terry” Running, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 2, in Rome, NY.
He was born January 21, 1941 in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of Merrill “Web” and Florence (Fitzsimmons) Running. He graduated from Redwood High School. He married Charlotte Lambert on August 10, 1963 at St. Francis Xavier Church, in Redwood. They were High School sweethearts, who built long lasting, loving relationships based on mutual support, and a deep love for each other.
Terry was with Procter & Gamble for 30 years, retiring in 1998 as account manager for the Northeast Multi-Sector Team. As a young man, he was co-owner of the Woodruff Barber and Beauty Shop, in Watertown.
Terry was an inspiration to all who knew him. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, was an active member of the Sackets/Dexter Masonic Lodge, Sackets Harbor American Legion, life member of the Watertown Elks Club, belonged to the Star Grange, Bedford Creek Golf Club, and the Precious Blood Auxiliary. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Brownville, NY. He was a person of faith and lived life serving others.
Besides his wife, Charlotte, he is survived by two daughters, Deborah (Thomas) McGloine, Schuylerville, NY and Nancy (Timothy) Ruetten, Dexter, NY, a brother Sean (Kathy) Running, LaFargeville, NY, two sisters, Catherine (Richard) Edgar, Redwood, Jane Hunter, Alexandria Bay, and four grandchildren, Allyson, Patrick, Mary, and Jonathan. Terry’s family and friends were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Terry’s kind spirit, passion for golf, love of the water, artistic talent, and zest for life will live on through them.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Christine Chaltain.
A calling hour will be Saturday, July 10th from 10-11 am at St. Cyril’s Church in Alexandria Bay. The funeral mass will begin at 11 am. Burial will be immediately following at Redwood Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Terry’s name to Sackets Harbor Fire Company, SPCA, or to a charity of your choosing.

Kenneth D. DeLucia

Alexandria Bay, NY

Kenneth DeLucia, 76, of Margaret Ave, Alexandria Bay passed away early Saturday morning at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown.

Kenny was born January 17, 1945 in Syracuse, NY, son of Alexander and Angelina Lauri DeLucia.  He graduated from Syracuse schools and served in the US Army from 1962-1965. He worked for a number of years as a Foreman for Congel-Reuter in Syracuse.  He then served for nine years as the Alexandria Bay Village Superintendent and then for O’Brien & Gere Operations as the Plant Manager, retiring in 1992.

Ken married Jill Eggleton in Watertown on October 12, 1974.

He was a member of the American Power Boating Association, and the Alexandria Bay American Legion Post 904 and enjoyed boat and car racing and wood-working.

Ken is survived by his wife, Jill, Liz Burtch, Webster, NY, Lainey (Dave) Scott, Ottawa, ON, Ellen (Tim) Connors, Highland Falls, NY; and Bob (Sarah) Burtch, North Syracuse, NY; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Michael DeLucia, David Delucia, Chester DeLucia, and a sister, Lorraine Blackwell, all of Phoenix, AZ. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Alexander and Ronald, and sister Virginia Capasso; and grandson Jesse.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 6th from 1-3 pm at Costello Funeral Home with a funeral service immediately following. Burial will follow with military honors at Barnes Settlement Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY would be appreciated.

Rosalyn M. “Rosie” Robbins

Cape Vincent, NY — June 24, 2021

Rosalyn M. “Rosie” Robbins, 84, of Kanady Street passed away early Thursday morning at Samaritan Medical Center.

Rosie was born on October 10, 1936 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Loretta Bush.  She graduated from Watertown High School.

Rosie married Jack E. Robbins on August 20, 1960.  Together, they owned and operated the Robbins Grandjean Insurance Agency until Jack’s death in 1996.  Rosie continued running the business and retired in 2012, providing service to the local communities for over 40 years.

Rosie was well-known and loved by all who were lucky enough to come into contact with her.  She would always greet with a smile.  Her favorite pastimes were traveling, gambling, and spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Mandy.

She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 832, the Cape Vincent Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and the St. Vincent of Paul’s Catholic Church.

Rosie is survived by her son Paul and his wife Shayne Robbins, Cape Vincent; daughter Mary Lynn and her husband Brian Leech, Cape Vincent; her grandchildren, Cameron ( Courtney) Robbins, Manassas, VA; Alleigh (Todd ) Thompson, Mannsville, NY; Courtney Dillon, and her daughter (great-granddaughter), Haisley Dillon, Cape Vincent;  Floyd Gould IV, Cape Vincent; Jeff (Kelly) Leech, and their sons (great-grandsons) Jacob and Jase Leech,  Cape Vincent; and many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her husband, Jack; brothers, Paul , Robert, and Joseph “Sonny” Bush; sister Carol Bush Dalton; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marilyn and Ben Augliano; and grandson-in-law Sean Dillon.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, June 28th at 11:00 am St. Vincent of Paul Catholic Church with Father Ray Diesbourg officiating.  The burial will follow at the St. Vincent of Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rosie’s name to the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad, PO Box 835, Cape Vincent, NY 13618.

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Zada J. Moot

May 5, 2021

Fineview, Wellesley Island, NY

Zada J. Moot, 62, of County Rte 191, passed away Wednesday at Carthage Center Nursing Facility.

Zada was born on October 26, 1958 in Rome, NY, the daughter of Theodore and Sarah Alder Rebe.  She graduated from Adirondack Centeral High School. She was an Enrolled Agent and Partner in Monaghan & Moot in New Hartford, NY, and also worked for the Rome Teacher’s Federal Credit Union in Rome, NY, retiring in 2006.

A previous marriage to Kenneth Furman ended in Divorce.

Zada married Peter V. Moot, Jr. in Wilson, NY on August 13, 1983.

Zada loved boating, gardening, and spending time with friends and family on the St. Lawrence River.

She is survived by her mother Sarah Rebe, Boonville, NY, her husband, Peter, Fineview; her son, Peter V. Moot III and his wife, Sabrina, and their son Peter, of Clinton, NY; two daughters, Stacy D’Aquisto, and her daughters Zada and Abby, of Coldbrook, NY and Melissa and her husband Kevin Bronk, and their children Sarah, Ricky and Robert, of Stittville, NY; her sister Otilla (Norm) Fey, West Lyden, NY; brothers, Theodore Jr. (Shirley) Rebe, PA, and Paul (Karen) Rebe, Lee Center, NY; and one great-granddaughter, Jane; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 10th from 3-6pm at Trainor Funeral Home in Boonville. Additionally, calling hours will be held at Costello Funeral Home in Alexandria Bay on Tuesday, May 11, from noon until 2 pm.  A memorial service, with Reverend Lisa Busby, will be held at 2 pm at the funeral home with burial following at Riverside Cemetery on Wellesley Island.

Memorial donations may be made in Zada’s name to the Alzheimers Association at alz.org.

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Janet M. Handschuh-Amyot

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at Bella Broke Vineyard, 2989 County Rte. 6, Black Lake, NY. There will be music, snacks, and a cash bar. All are welcome

April 25, 2021

Chippewa Bay, NY – Janet M. Handschuh- Amyot, 57, passed away at her home, early Sunday morning.

She was born August 31, 1963, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Herschel and Helen Gibson Handschuh. She grew up on their family farm in Redwood, NY where she enjoyed taking care of calves and exploring nature.

Janet graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1981, then from Canton ATC in 1983 with her Associate’s Degree in 1983 and from Clarkson University in 1985 with her Bachelor’s Degree.

In 1999, Janet’s dream of owning her own real estate company was realized and Heart Homes was born. Through Heart Homes Real Estate, Janet has touched so many lives and helped families fulfill their own dreams of owning their own home. Her passion and zest for life truly helped her bond with and serve her community.

Janet served a life-long membership and held many leadership positions for the Jefferson-Lewis Board of Realtors, which included President and Director. She was a member of the St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors for almost a decade. She was a proud member of the Women’s Council of Realtors Tri-County Network, since 2001, where she played a large part in the annual golf tournament committee and served as president for two consecutive years in 2015 and 2016.

In 2004, Janet was presented with the honor of Realtor of the Year, by the JLBOR, and received the “Top Producer Award” from 2009 through the end of her career in 2020.

For a very long time, Janet lived a full, busy, accomplished life of a successful businesswoman.  She built a beautiful life full of friends, family, gardening, and golf, but something was missing.

On January 1st, 2000, Dave and Janet began their life journey together with their first date to kick off the new year.  From that point on they seamlessly combined their beautiful lives and built a home full of love and memories. Dave and Janet were married on September 15, 2001 in the Lutheran Church in Redwood, NY.

Janet lived to love on her grand-kids.  She would get all of the “sugar” she could and lit up every time her family was around .She most enjoyed quiet family dinners in the tree house, taking a stroll around her amazing gardens, and a nice sunset boat ride on Butterfield Lake.

Janet was a member of the Hammond Area Garden Club, the L.A. Golf League, and the first woman member of the Watertown Lion’s Club.

She is survived by her husband of almost 20 years, David Amyot, Chippewa Bay; daughter, Amber Kendall and her husband Kevin Kendall and their children (Janet and Dave’s grandchildren), Kendall Honeywell and Kayden Kendall, all of Ogdensburg; and daughter, Vicki L’Abbe and her husband Mike L’Abbe of Hammond, and their children (Janet and Dave’s grandchildren) Maddi L’Abbe, Tyler L’Abbe, and Raleigh L’Abbe.  Also, her father Herschel Handschuh of Redwood, and brothers Alan Handschuh, Plessis, and Leon Handschuh and significant other, Della Endico, Pompano Beach, FL. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen Gibson Handschuh, in 2005.

A celebration of life reception will be at a time and place to be announced in the summer of 2021.

Memorial donations may be made to the Redwood Food Pantry, 28209 #6 Road, Redwood, NY 13679.

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Gary V. Hoover

Gary V. Hoover of Cape Vincent, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 10, 2021.

“Hoov” was born in Theresa, NY to Donald and Avis Muiter Hoover. He was a lifelong resident of the Thousand Islands Region.

Gary married the love of his life, Lynne James on August 15, 1998 on Wau Winett Island in Alexandria Bay.

Gary was an expert carpenter and custom home builder for over 50 years. His craftsmanship can be seen along the St. Lawrence River and throughout the Thousand Islands Region. He enjoyed summers on The River, boating, golfing with his son, drinking a stiff rum and coke, spending time with family and friends, and watching his children grow.

Gary said, “the greatest thing I ever built…is my family”.

Gary was a very loving and devoted husband and father.

Gary was predeceased by his father and mother, Donald and Avis Hoover. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Hoover of Cape Vincent; children, Vincent (Samantha) Hoover of Arizona, Anna, and Alana Hoover of Cape Vincent; grandchild, Everett Hoover of Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings; three brothers, Thomas (Faith) Hoover, Theresa, NY, James (Sue) Hoover, Theresa, NY, and Alan (Carole) Hoover, Plessis, NY; two twin sisters, Jane Leahy of Clayton, NY and Joan Kilcer of Philadelphia, NY.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 14th from 4-7 pm at Costello Funeral Home, 113 Church Street, Alexandria Bay, NY. A graveside service, will be at 11am on Thursday, April 15th at Oakwood Cemetery in Theresa with Deacon Joel Walentuk officiating. All are welcome to attend Gary’s celebration of life luncheon on Thursday beginning at 12:30 pm at Obrien’s Restaurant & Bar, 226 Webb Street, Clayton, NY.

The family would like to thank Dr. Khalid Sindhu and especially Gary’s sister, Jane, for all their medical care. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13607, or jeffersonhospice.org.

Ya know what I mean…..

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Daniel L. “Dan” Langill

Daniel L. “Dan” Langill, 46, Alexandria Bay, NY, died Friday April 2nd as a result of an accident.

Dan was born on June 9, 1974 in Portland, Maine, the son of Catherine McMullen and David Langill. He graduated from Gray-New Glouster High School in Gray, Maine.

Dan enlisted in the United States Army in 1997, retiring in 2019 as a Chief Warrant Officer. He was an Apache Longbow Helicopter Pilot, serving tours of duty in Korea, Iraq (twice) and Afghanistan. He was currently employed as a Training Instructor (Flight Simulator), additionally, Longbow Crew Trainer Instructor at Fort Drum, NY.

A marriage to Cynthia Greer ended in divorce, after 22 years.

He was an avid boater, enjoyed all outdoor activities, classic cars and doing home improvements.

Dan is survived by his mother, Catherine and step-father, Hazen McMullen, New Portland ME; his father, David, and step-mother, Pauline Langill, Sebastian, FL; his daughter, Brittany (Danny) Stark, Topeka, KS; his fiancée, Terri Adams, Alexandria Bay. He was pre-deceased by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Dorothy Verrill, and great-grandparents, Catherine and Charles Ladeau.

There will be private, family services in Gorham, ME. A public memorial service will be held at a time to be announced, in July of 2021, on Fort Drum.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dan’s name to Tunnel to Towers at tunnel2towers.org.

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Leon “Dean” Senecal

GRAVESIDE SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

A graveside service with military honors, for Leon Dean Senecal, 86, will be held on Saturday, June 26th at 12 noon, at Barnes Settlement Cemetery. A celebration of life luncheon will follow graveside services at the Alexandria Bay American Legion.

Leon “Dean” Senecal, a longtime fishing guide and lifelong resident of Alexandria Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Born March 15, 1934 in Watertown, he was the son of the late Leon and Hazel Senecal and graduated from Alexandria Bay High School before serving in the United States Navy from 1952-56. He continued to serve as a member of the reserve until retiring from the Navy in 1974.

He married JoAnn Darlene Hicklin on September 15, 1956 in San Rafael, California. His wife predeceased him in 2015.

Well known as a true “River Man,” he worked as a fishing guide with the Alexandria Bay Fishing Guides Association for over 50 years before retiring. An avid outdoorsman, he spent a great deal of time hunting, fishing and trapping and seemingly never forgot a hunting story along the way. He was also a longtime minor hockey coach in Alexandria Bay and was inducted into the Alexandria Bay Minor Hockey Association’s Hall of Fame. Dean was also a member of the Alexandria Bay American Legion post 904 and a former member of the Alexandria Bay Fire Department.

He is survived by his son, Len (Barbara) Senecal, Cato, NY and daughters Susan (Chris) Weber, West Palm, FL, Darlene (Gerardo) Lopez, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Deana (Bryan) Honeywell of Cicero, NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren Greyson Lowe, Mariah Senecal-Reilly, Sebastien and Sean Honeywell and his nephews David and Lloyd Alker and nieces Valerie Cooper and Marcie Hicklin as well as his faithful springer spaniel Bruce. A sister, Gloria Dawn Maxam and a nephew, Shawn Alker, predeceased him.

There will be no service, but a celebration of life will take place in the summer.

Donations may be made in Dean’s name to the Volunteer Transportation Center 24685 State Route 37, Watertown NY 13601 (volunteertransportation.org) or the Alexandria Bay Fire Department.

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Caroline V. Kernehan

GRAVESIDE SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

A graveside service for Caroline V. Kernehan, 88, will be held Sunday, June 27th at 11 am at St. Cyril’s Cemetery, Alexandria Bay. A celebration of life reception will follow the service at the Alexandria Bay Fire Hall.

March 7, 2021

PLESSIS, NY – Caroline V. Kernehan, 88, of State Route 26, passed away Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.

She was born July 1, 1932, in Watertown, NY, daughter of William and Leah Shoulette Pfister. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School. She married Robert C. Kernehan on October 23, 1954, at St. Cyril’s Church, in Alexandria Bay. Mr. Kernehan passed away on June 30, 2016.

Caroline worked as young woman, as a telephone operator for N.Y. Telephone, in Alexandria Bay. She also worked part time for Pearl’s Department Store, in Alexandria Bay. She and her husband, Robert owned and operated Bob & C’s Store in Plessis, where Caroline also had a retail yarn shop. She loved bowling, knitting, crafting, reading, playing bingo, and connecting with the girls from the telephone company.

She is survived by her son, Robert C. (Kelly) Kernehan, Alexandria Bay, her daughter, Kimberly A. Kernehan, Plessis, her brother Russell (Sue) and her sister Arlene Pfister, all of Alexandria Bay, six granddaughters and 14 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Bob, she was predeceased by a son, David W. Kernehan, a brother, Donald Pfister, and three sisters, Mary Rowland, Elizabeth Lockwood, and Sharon Senecal.

Calling hours will be Saturday, March 13th, from 11 am till 1pm at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. A memorial service will begin at 1pm at the funeral home. Spring burial will be at St. Cyril’s Cemetery, Alexandria Bay.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Alexandria Bay Fire Department or the Alexandria Bay Food Pantry.

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