Obituaries
Susan M. Merrihew
Feb 15, 2025
Susan M. Merrihew, 70, Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away at River Hospital on Saturday.
Susan was born on October 31, 1954, the daughter of Edward J. and Gloria Guerrieri Walentuk. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1972 and attended SUNY Potsdam. She worked for many years as a server at local establishments including the Ship Restaurant and Cavallario’s Steak...
LeRoy G. Stiefel
Feb 7, 2025
LeRoy “Roy” G. Stiefel, 77, Shoulette Road, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday morning.
He was born June 12,1947 in Oneonta, NY, son of Donald and Margaret Jordan Stiefel. He graduated from Oneonta High School and attended SUNY Oneonta. Roy also served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969.
He married Bett Greene on May 23, 1970, in Oneonta,...
Tami K. Christman
Feb 4, 2025
Tami K. Christman, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 4th, at her home.
Tami was born February 3, 1963, in Fresno, CA, daughter of Arthur and Barbara Sandy Riley.
She married Christopher K. Christman on December 18, 1985, in Fresno, CA.
Tami worked for many years as a gardener and landscaper for Thompson Resorts, in Alexandria Bay. She also worked with her...
Stanley E. Ward
Feb 1, 2025
Stanley E. Ward, 95, Alexandria Bay, passed away early Sunday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, Watertown, NY, where he was a resident since October 2023.
He was born May 6, 1929, in Alexandria Bay, son of Earl A. and Jennie L. (Roy) Ward. He graduated from Alexandria Bay High School in 1947 and married June D. (Hartman) Ward on May 28,...
Iris B. Lind
Jan 12, 2025
Iris Beryl Goldthorpe Lind, 96, Redwood, NY, passed away Sunday January 12th at Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse where she had been a resident since July 2023.
Iris was born on October 3, 1928 in Poughkeepsie, NY, where her father was supervising a steam-boiler installation. She was the third and youngest child of Richard Frederick and Sophie Lesperance...
Joanne M. Fitch
Jan 7, 2025
Joanne M. Fitch, 82, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 7th.
She was born August 17, 1942, in Malone, NY, daughter of Wayne and Marion Travers Hurteau. She graduated from Indian River High School. A marriage to Larry Neville ended in divorce.
She later married Lee Fitch on November 24, 1990. Mr. Fitch passed away on January 14, 2013.
Joanne worked for over...
Linda L. Fisher
Jan 2, 2025
Linda L. Fisher, 72, of County Route 191, passed away Thursday evening, January 2nd, at her home.
She was born October 11, 1952, in Sidney, NY, daughter of Harold and Leah Nichols Dillenbeck,
She graduated from Unadilla High School and later attended Broome Community College.
Linda worked as an accountant for Owego National Bank, which later became Chemung Canal Trust Company, based in...
Nancy K. Bender
Dec 29, 2024
Nancy K. Bender, 87, passed away early Sunday morning, December 29th, at the home of her daughter, Carla, in Redwood, where she had been residing following a hospital stay.
She was born February 28, 1937, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Carl and Marion Devereaux Casanova. She graduated from Edwards High School and later from Fredonia College, with a teaching degree in...
Juliette "Judy" Ferguson
Dec 25, 2024
Juliette A. “Judy” Ferguson, 105, passed away Wednesday evening, December 25th, at River Hospital, in Alexandria Bay.
She was born January 15, 1919, in Winchester, Ontario, daughter of Alfred J. and Eliza Marion Amyot. She moved to Hammond, NY in 1929 and was educated in Hammond schools.
She married Harold V. Ferguson on April 23, 1946, at St. Francis Xavier Church, in...
Jean C. Berry
Dec 22, 2024
Jean C. Berry, age 97, of Collins Landing East passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday morning with her family by her side.
Jean was born in Williamsport, PA on November 16, 1927 the daughter of Muriel and Mabel Howell Campbell. She lived in Ithaca, NY and graduated from Ithaca High School. Jean completed her Bachelor’s degree...
Kay J. Coon
Dec 7, 2024
Kay J. Coon, lifelong resident of Alexandria Bay, passed away on Saturday December 7th at Samaritan Medical Center.
Kay was born in Alexandria Bay on February 11, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Marion Newberry. She graduated from Alexandria Central School.
Kay married John Coon on February 14, 1962. Mr. Coon predeceased her on October 9, 1992. She worked for many years...
Mary E. Quencer
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Quencer, 85, passed away at her home on Rockwell Street on Saturday evening under the care of hospice, with her family by her side.
Mary was born on July 12, 1939, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Frank and Marguerita Jeanes Snyder. She graduated from Sandy Creek Central High School in 1957 and from the House of the Good Samaritan...
Leah Louise Neely
Nov 4, 2024
Leah Louise Neely, 76, passed November 4, 2024 at her home.
Born in Syracuse, NY, on March 26, 1948, the daughter of Gordon and Pearl Thomas, she lived her formative years in Baldwinsville, NY. She graduated from Baker High School, earned her RN at Crouse Irving School of Nursing, and earned her BSN at SUNY College of Technology. Leah took graduate...
Elizabeth A. "Liz"Marcelletta
Nov 3, 2024
Elizabeth A. “Liz” Marcelletta, 71, of Creek Road, passed away early Sunday morning, November 3rd, at her home after a long illness.
She was born April 23, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of James Ellis Taylor and Mary Lee Taylor.
She earned her LPN certificate through Jefferson-Lewis BOCES.
Liz worked as an LPN for River Hospital and provided home health care to many...
Caroline C. Wells
Oct 28, 2024
Caroline C. Wells, 81, passed away Monday evening, October 28th at Summit Senior Center, in Watertown.
She was born August 29, 1943, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Ross S. Wells and Phoebe Robbins Daughen.
She graduated from LaFargeville Central High School and attended Jefferson Community College.
She worked as a taxicab driver for Yellow Cab in Watertown for many years. She also worked...
Albert L. Weller
Oct 27, 2024
Albert L. “Al” Weller, 90, passed away Sunday morning, at his home.
He was born November 20, 1933, in the Town of Clayton, son of Frederick and Bethel Decker Weller.
He attended a one room schoolhouse on Deferno Road in Clayton, Clayton Central School and after his family moved to Alexandria Bay, graduated from Alexandria Central High School.
He proudly served as a...
Charlotte L. Wellins
Oct 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charlotte L. (Nindl) Wellins on October 24, 2024. Charlotte was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her.
She is survived by her sons, Greg and Mark, Greg’s Wife and cherished daughter-in-law Carmen, her adored grandchildren Andrea Wellins and Nicholas Wellins, and...
Elizabeth A. Hewitt
Oct 2, 2024
Elizabeth A. "Bette Boop" Hewitt, 92, lifelong resident of Alexandria Bay, passed asway October 2nd.
Bette was born on July 8, 1932, the daughter of Valetta Wilder Beebe. She graduated from Alexandria High School.
Bette was the co-owner of the Peek-in Gift Shop and Straw and Sweats Gift Shop during the 1960's, 70's and 80's. In addition, she was a librarian for many...
Judith A. Randall
Sep 27, 2024
Judith Anne (Parsons) Randall, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27th, in Watertown.
She was born January 29, 1942, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Gordon and Dorothy Russell Parsons.
She graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in Syracuse and earned a professional certification from the Interior Design Society in 1982.
Judy married Ronald D. Randall on March 3, 1962, in...
Colin Richard White
Sep 25, 2024
Just after midnight on September 25th, 2024 Colin Richard White took his last breath peacefully after a short fight with pancreatic cancer. He will be dearly missed by Barbara-Ann, his loving wife of 37 years, two daughters Elisabeth Pall (Steven) of Vancouver, BC and Meredith White (Sébastien) of Ottawa, ON. His siblings Susan White (David) of Newcastle, ON and Garth...
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