Obituaries

Dec 19, 2025

Margaret L. Hunter, 98, formerly of Alexandria Bay, passed away Friday, December 19th, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. While the medical cause may be listed on the official certificate, those who knew her suspect she simply decided it was finally time to go manage the Yankees’ bullpen from a better vantage point.

Born December 3, 1927, in Theresa, NY, she...

Dec 18, 2025

Richard W. “Rick” Branche, 73, passed away at his home on Thursday evening, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 13, 1952 in Watertown, NY, son of Harvey and Thelma Grant Branche. He graduated from General Brown High School and attended Jefferson Community College.

He married Mary Beth Kavanaugh on October 6, 1979 at St. Cyril’s Church in Alexandria Bay,...

Dec 17, 2025

Michael Weletok, born on October 15, 1962, passed away on December 17, 2025, was a beloved son and a dedicated public servant. He was the cherished son of Michael and Catherine Weletok.

Michael served with honor as a proud member of the New York Police Department (NYPD), where he dedicated his life to protecting and serving the community. He retired as...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Sadie M. Garlock, 82, Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away at home on Sunday December 14th, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, with her loving family at her side.

Sadie was born in Alexandria Bay on January 18, 1943, the daughter of Andrew and Susan Bishop LaFirst. She was educated in Alexandria Bay schools and later bartended at the family-owned...

Dec 10, 2025

Dottie E. Arquitt, 74, passed away Wednesday morning, December 10th at Upstate Medical Center, in Syracuse.

She was born November 6, 1951, in Massena, NY, daughter of Bud and Dorothy Clark Davis. Her stepfather, Leo Varley, also played a substantial role in her upbringing. She graduated from Norwood Norfolk High School.

She married John P. Arquitt on January 22, 1979, in Hammond,...

Dec 2, 2025

Patricia M. Lamb, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, December 2nd at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

She was born November 13, 1942, in Birmingham, England. She was educated in England.

She married Derek J. Lamb on February 16, 1963, in Birmingham, England. The couple lived on Wellesley Island for many years and raised their family there. Mr. Lamb passed away on March...

Nov 19, 2025

Christine Helen Parrow, 74, passed away November 19, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Home, Ogdensburg, NY, where she had been a resident since 2019.

Christine was born in Fulton, NY on August 23, 1951, the daughter of Edgar J. and Jean Lucas Acome. She attended Fulton Schools and later became a homemaker. She married Lee E. Parrow on August 24, 1968, in...

Nov 13, 2025

W. Jon Webb, 89, LaFargeville, NY, passed away on November 13th at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay.

Jon was born on July 18, 1936, in Sedgley, England, the son of Ernest and Adeline (Lee)Webb. He served in the Royal Navy as a Boiler Engineer and Recovery Diver, from 1953 until 1958. Jon received a Special Commendation from the Chief of the Royal...

Oct 30, 2025

Robin Carrothers, 64, passed away Thursday, October 30th, at his home.

He was born December 29, 1960, in Ottawa, Ontario, son of Wendell and Mary Jane Carrothers (née Weir).

Robin and Alice Appleby were married on August 17, 1991, at her family’s residence in Prescott, Ontario.

He worked in agricultural sales for Harvex, based in Oxford Station, Ontario, retiring in 2020.

Throughout Robin’s life...

Oct 13, 2025

Adrienne Anderson, 77, Avery Avenue, passed away at home on October 13th.

She was born April 21, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Edward and Florence Kojs Stryczek.

She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, and then from Chicago State University.

She married Robert C. Anderson on July 14, 1984, in Flossmoor, Il. Mr. Anderson passed away on December 19, 2020.

Adrienne taught for...

Sep 29, 2025

James R. Hagan, 88, passed away Monday afternoon, September 29th in Potsdam, NY.

He was born June 21, 1937, in Theresa, NY, son of James H. and Hazel L. House Hagan. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School and served as a machinist on a destroyer tender for the US Navy, from 1956-1958.

A marriage to Joyce E. Sutter ended in divorce.

Jim...

Sep 13, 2025

Larry D. Bartlett, 80, Hammond, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 13th.

Larry was born on January 16, 1945, the son of Mazola (Robinson) Basford, and Larry (Cecile) Bartlett .He graduated from Redwood High School.

He married Bonnie Adele Willix on January 30, 1972 in Theresa, NY. The couple lived in the Rochester, NY area for much of their working...

Sep 7, 2025

John C. Huddleston (Hudd), 90, of Goose Bay Extension, passed away Sunday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, in Watertown, NY.

He was born July 23, 1935, in Watertown, NY, son of Donald R. and Ardis Burns Huddleston. He graduated from Theresa High School in 1953 and from Norwich Military University in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.

John worked...

Sep 7, 2025

Steven DeCarr, 62, passed away at Massena Hospital on September 7th.

He was affectionately known and a shining light in anyone’s life who had the privilege of knowing him.

Steven was born on October 11, 1962, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Lyndon and Beverly King DeCarr. He was educated at Hammond Central School and had worked for FX Caprara in Alexandria...

Sep 6, 2025

John W. Slate, 61, passed away early Saturday morning, September 6th .

He was born February 18, 1964, in Alexandria Bay, son of John F. and Montessum Gouge Slate. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1982. He married Lisa Neville on October 27, 1990, at St. Cyril’s Church in Alexandria Bay.

In his younger years, John captained a tour boat...

Sep 4, 2025

Robin H. Gray, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. 

She was born on August 5, 1951, in Camden, NJ, the daughter of Robert and Emma Hunter DiVietro. Robin graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden. 

On May 10, 1969, she married William J. Gray, in Elkton, MD. The couple lived in the Pennsauken, NJ area...

Sep 3, 2025

Dr. Christopher “Chris” Shields, 75, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

From a young age, Chris was drawn to helping others, exploring the world, and embracing adventure—passions that guided him to a remarkable 45-year career as a leading Emergency Medicine physician in New York City. Known for his skill, compassion, and humor, he...

Aug 19, 2025

Gale R. Lyon, 66, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19th at her home.

She was born October 2, 1958, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Roger and Janice Side Peterson. She was educated in Alexandria Bay schools.

Gale worked as a cook for the Homestead Restaurant, in Alexandria Bay, for almost 40 years.

She volunteered for the Redwood Food Pantry. She was known...

Aug 11, 2025

Dennis Charles Hall passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 80 in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on May 8, 1945, in Alexandria Bay, New York, Denny was the oldest child and only son of the late Roy and Regina (White) Hall.

Denny was a graduate of Alexandria Central School and spent his life running the family dairy farm, Hallholm...