Monthly Archives: June 2017

MARION J. CARLISLE

June 27, 2017
Watertown, NY

Marion J. Carlisle, 74, of West Mullin St., passed away Monday Evening at Samaritan Medical Center.
Marion was born in Theresa on October 29, 1942, the daughter of Paul and Josephine Tibbles Burns. She attended Redwood and Alexandria Bay schools.
She married Rodney Carlisle on March 5, 1966 in Alexandria Bay. She worked in the laundry department at the House of the Good Samaritan in her early years and then became a homemaker.
Marion is survived by her husband, Rodney, her son Guy Carlisle, Watertown, and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings, Paul, Howard, and Harry Burns, and Leona Simpson.
Calling hours will be held at Costello Funeral Home, in Alexandria Bay, on Thursday, June 29th from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday at the funeral home at 10:00 am with Rev. Kerri Weldon officiating. Burial will follow at Barnes Settlement Cemetery.

PAUL W. BOGENSCHUTZ

June 26, 2017
Alexandria Bay

Paul W. Bogenschutz, 78, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, where he had resided for the past few years.
He was born October 29, 1938 in Clayton, son of Francis B. and Leta Wright Bogenschutz. He was educated in both Clayton and Evans Mills schools. A marriage to Mary Ward, ended in divorce.

Paul was a truck driver for Hollis Wood Trucking in Clayton. He was involved with Clayton, Fisher’s Landing, Pamelia, Evans Mills, and Philadelphia Fire Departments.
He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Spink, Central Square, NY, three brothers and their wives, Ross and Velma, Lakeland, FL, Zane and Helen, Redwood, and John and Jane, Boyertown, PA, two grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A sister, Jeannine Ruggiero, predeceased him.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 28th from 7-9 pm at the Costello Funeral Home. The funeral will be Thursday at 11amat the funeral home, with Fr. Douglas Comstock, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Cyril’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fisher’s Landing Fire Department.

ROBERT A. PLANTZ

June 15, 2017

Alexandria Bay, NY

Robert A. Plantz, 64, of Plantz Road, passed away Thursday morning at Upstate Medical Center, in Syracuse.

He was born April 27, 1953 in Alexandria Bay, son of Arthur and Gladys Crabb Plantz. He graduated from Alexandria Central School. He was co-owner of Northeast Construction for over 30 years. Continue reading →

Louise B. Hedden

September 21, 1938- June 6, 2017

Louise Hedden, 78, of Wellesley Island, passed on at her home early Tuesday morning June 6th.

Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of late James and Gertrude Reeves Dempsey. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and Lackawanna Business School and was certified as a LPN. She married at age 22 and devoted her life to the care of her husband, children, family and friends.  Louise and Bob moved to Endicott, NY to raise their family living there 34 years before settling down for their retirement years on Wellesley Island.

Louise was a truly selfless individual. She was a strong advocate for improving the lives of others – always so thoughtful, generous and considerate. She took pride in the being part of the development of Boswell Hill Park, volunteering for many school and community activities; in particular – photographing school district events for which she was awarded special recognition for her talent; her years as a Den Mother for her son’s cub scout pack and as a Continue reading →