Obituaries

Jul 18, 2017

Jul 18, 2017

Konner M. Mi lsap, 2, of Chippewa Bay, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15 th . Konner was born on January 28, 2015 in Watertown, the son of Erik Milsap and Elizabeth Lawrence. He is survived by his parents Erik and Elizabeth, Chippewa Bay, NY; a brother, Ryker A. Lawrence;  his paternal grandfather, Dale Milsap, Chippewa Bay; maternal...

Jul 17, 2017

Robert E. Gosier, 85, lifelong resident of Cape Vincent, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.Robert was born in Watertown on September 7, 1931, the son of Elmer and Ella Salisbury Gosier.  He was educated in one-room schoolhouses through his grade-school years and graduated from Cape Vincent Central School. 

Bob enlisted in the United States Navy in January of...

Jun 28, 2017

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...

Jun 26, 2017

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...

Jun 16, 2017

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. Bob was a classic car...

Jun 7, 2017

Sep tember 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...

May 26, 2017

Andy (Gump) LaFirst passed away on Thursday, May 25th at the Jefferson County Hospice at Ellis Farm in Watertown. Andy was born on June 23rd, 1940 in Alexandria Bay, the son of Andrew and Susan Bishop LaFirst. He graduated from Alexandria Central School. He married his best friend and love of his life, Sandra Hogan, on December 30, 1959 in...

May 26, 2017

Larry S. Coles, 66, of Hibbard Point, passed away Monday evening at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown. He was born December 2, 1950 in Norwich, NY, son of William and Laura Rogers Coles. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1969. He worked as a contractor for Davis Construction in Redwood for many years. Larry was an avid...

May 18, 2017

Edward D. Brady, 65, of 2 nd Street Redwood, NY, passed away Monday, May 15 th at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Edward was born on September 8, 1951 in Watertown, the son of Daniel S. Sr. and Jean E. Latham Brady. He graduated from Immaculate Heart Central in Watertown.  He received his AA degree from Jefferson Community...

May 12, 2017

Hannah M. Chaltain, 94, St. Lawrence Ave, Alexandria Bay, passed away at her home early Thursday morning, with her loving family by her side, under the care of Hospice. Hannah was born on September 7, 1922, the daughter of John and Florence Kelly Drews.  She graduated from State College of Westchester, PA.  . She married Douglas Chaltain on December 28,...

May 5, 2017

Viola J. Richard, 77, of Rte. 37, Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse where she had been a patient since April 27 th . Viola was born on May 12, 1939 in Potsdam, the daughter of Albert and Irene Mason Horton.  She graduated from Norwood/Norfolk High School.  A marriage to Ronald Gilbo ended in...

Apr 11, 2017

April 9, 2017 REDWOOD, NY Fern D. Watson, 86, of Log Hill Road, passed away Sunday morning at her home. She was born May 7, 1930 in Steuben, NY, daughter of Charles E. and Emma L. Ritter Hoage. She was educated in Boonville, NY schools. She married Lawrence Watson on June 29, 1969 in Boonville. Larry passed away February 21,...

Apr 7, 2017

Robert B. Wagoner, 95, of Wagoner Park Road, Alexandria Bay, died Friday morning at his home under the care of Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 7, 1922 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Robert was the son of Evard and Florence Dixon Wagoner.  He graduated from Alexandria High School and attended Cortland College, majoring in Physical Education. ...

Apr 2, 2017

Robert C. "Bud" Dingman, 84, of Middle Road, LaFargeville, NY, passed away Friday, March 31st at Carthage Area Hospital SNF. Bud was born in Alexandria Bay, NY on August 6, 1932, the son of John and Bernice Patience Dingman. He attended Alexandria Bay Schools and then entered the United States Marines serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a welder for Frink...

Mar 20, 2017

Patricia A. Brayen, 62, 912 Strawberry Lane, passed away suddenly on March 17 th at her home. She was born on April 7 th , 1954, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Frederick and Dorothy (Graney )Brayen of Fishers Landing. She Graduated from Clayton Central in 1972, and attended Queens University, Canada, majoring in Theatre. Patricia moved to New York City,...

Mar 12, 2017

David B. Tuttle, 58, of NYS Rt. 37, Redwood, NY, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9 th at Carthage Area Hospital, after being stricken at work. David was born on April 22, 1958 in Gouverneur, NY, the son of Benjamin and Betty Manning Tuttle.  He graduated from High School in Hawaii and went on to serve in the United States...

Mar 12, 2017

John B. Diabo, 77, of Swan Hollow Road, Alexandria Bay passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Upstate University Hospital after a brief illness. John was born on February 9, 1940 in Clayton, NY, the son of Baptiste J. and Lillian Sulier Diabo.  He was educated at Grindstone Island schools. He married Kay side on June 17. She passed away...

Mar 2, 2017

John Frederick “Fred” Lind, Jr., 94, State Route 37, Redwood, NY, passed away Wednesday March 1st at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient since February 20, 2017. Fred was born on September 28, 1922 in Kane, PA , the son of John Frederick and Anna Mary Joneson Lind.  He graduated in 1939 from East High School in...

Feb 28, 2017

William J. “Bill” Com peau, 85, of County Rte. 192, Redwood, NY, passed away Monday night at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on October 16, 1931 in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Joseph “Buster” and Della Fortin Compeau.  He was educated in Ogdensburg schools and then served in the United States Marine Corps where he...