Obituaries
Brian S. Sanford
Apr 1, 2025
Alexandria Bay, NY – Brian S. Sanford, 33, passed away unexpectedly, early Tuesday morning, April 1st, at home.
He was born September 13, 1991, in Carmel, NY, son of Todd and Erika Clarkson Sanford.
He graduated from Alexandria Central High School, Salisbury Prep School, in Salisbury, CN, and attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY studying Chemical Engineering and playing DIV I football.
He...
Jean Shortt
Mar 30, 2025
Jean Shortt, 82, of Thousand Island Park, passed away early Sunday morning, March 30th, after a mercifully short battle with lung cancer complicated by a long battle with immune complications. She died at home surrounded by her family. Besides her husband, Frank, she is survived by two daughters, Laurie (David) Kutina, West Falls, NY and Julie (Charles) Howard, Port St....
Paula J. Money
Mar 19, 2025
Paula J. Money, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 19th at River Hospital, after being stricken at home.
She was born March 9, 1947, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Arthur and Frances Simpson Estes. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1965.
She married Duane Money on May 23, 1969, in Alexandria Bay. Mr. Money passed away on February 2,...
Douglas Glenn Williams
Mar 10, 2025
Douglas Glenn Williams passed away at home Monday, March 10th. He had been under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
He was born August 30, 1935 to Alice Spies Williams and Glenn Williams in the village of Theresa. He married Lynda Skinner March 19, 1979. A previous marriage to Judith Brown ended in divorce.
Doug was a third...
David "Gurney" Hepfer
Mar 8, 2025
David “Gurney” Hepfer, 88, passed away early Saturday morning at Pinehaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont, NY.
He was born on January 8,1937 in Antwerp, NY, the son of William and Buelah Robinson Hepfer. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School and entered the U.S. Airforce, serving from 1956-1960.
In addition to being a self-employed electrician for most of his life,...
David Roberts, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
David Roberts, Jr., 71, passed away early Friday morning, March 7th at his home. He had been under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
He was born December 1, 1953, in Kingston, PA, son of David and Lydia Gaily Roberts. He graduated from Hanover Area High School, Hanover, PA.
He married Mary Alice Pall on August 6,...
James K Heberger
Mar 5, 2025
James K. Heberger, 58, Pearl Street, passed away at home on Wednesday afternoon, March 5th. He had been under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
He was born March 17, 1966, in Rochester, NY, son of Kenneth and Phyllis Trost Heberger.
Jim graduated from West Irondequoit High School. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for Duty Free...
Anne M. McAloon
Mar 3, 2025
Anne Maura McAloon, age 63 of Alexandria, VA passed away unexpectedly at home. She was the beloved daughter of the late George P. McAloon and Mary Rose Scanlon McAloon.
Anne graduated as Salutatorian of the class of 1979 from Alexandria Central School. In addition to her academic achievements, she earned a varsity letter in soccer. Anne graduated from Goucher College in...
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...
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