February 24, 2016

Alexandria Bay, NY – Michael L. Gribuski, 76, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown, where he had been a patient since September.

He was born November 12, 1939 in Utica, NY, son of Albert and Alice Stotler Gribuski. He graduated from New Hartford High School, attended St. Bonaventure University, graduated from Ithaca College and then received his master’s degree from Brockport College. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1962 to 1964. Continue reading →

CHARLOTTE M. PALMER

February 20, 2016

Fairmount, NY – Charlotte M. Palmer, 96, formerly of Fairwood Drive, Syracuse, passed away Saturday evening at Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown, where she had resided.

She was born December 11, 1919 in Phoenix, NY, daughter of James and Frances Sutherland Johnson. She was educated in Pheonix and North Syracuse schools.

Charlotte was deli manager for Loblaws in Fairmount, NY for many years. Continue reading →

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Barbara Ann Fenzel, 71, of St. Lawrence Park Rd., Alexandria Bay, passed away early Sunday morning at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown, NY, where she had been cared for since February 12, 2016.

Barbara was born on March 11, 1944 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Kenneth William and Charlotte Schurr Smalley.  She graduated from the Cleveland Hill High School, Cheektowaga NY, in 1962 and then from Kaiser Beauty School as a licensed beautician.  She married Thomas J. Fenzel on January 18, 1964 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cheektowaga.

Barbara was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a homemaker and also held various jobs including waitressing at Yazell’s Diner.  She most recently was employed by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority at the Boldt Castle attraction.

Barbara was active throughout her years as a board member on the North Jefferson Medical Board and the Alexandria Central School Board, as well as Continue reading →