Obituaries
Lillian M. VanCour
Sep 8, 2023
Lillian M. VanCour, 84, passed away early Friday morning at her home.
Born on June 21, 1939 in Watertown, NY she was the daughter of John Angel and Bertha Andress Angel. She grew up on T.I. Park and attended school at LaFargeville Central School.
She married James VanCour on February 15, 1963, at the Alexandria Bay United Methodist Church. Mr....
Donald G. Price
Sep 1, 2023
On September 1, 2023 Donald Gerard Price, loving Partner, Father, and Grandfather passed away in his Wellesley Island home, at the age of 76, of terminal illness.
He is survived by his two children Mitchell and Reed Price; and his granddaughter, River Price. He is predeceased by his partner, Clara de Leonardis.
Donald was born on May 26, 1947 in...
Ann S. Cuthbert Root
Aug 25, 2023
Ann S. Cuthbert Root, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023 surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the St Lawrence Valley.
Born on August 26, 1954 in Ogdensburg, NY to the late Stewart R. and Doris (Erdman) Cuthbert, Ann graduated from Hammond Central School in 1972 as Salutatorian and a National Merit Scholar. Encouraged by...
Beth Knapp
Aug 21, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Knapp, 78, of Seaway Ave, passed away on August 21, 2023, at River Hospital, where she had been a patient since June 27th.
Beth was born on March 17, 1945, in Hackensack, NJ, the daughter of Wayne and Betty Wilbur Wright. She graduated from Phoenix Central High School in Phoenix, NY.
Beth married Francis “Wick” Knapp on...
Curtis B. More
Aug 18, 2023
Curtis B. “Curt” More, 55, State Route 180, passed away on August 18, 2023, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born August 12, 1968, in Watertown, NY son of Donald and Betty Brough More. He attended General Brown High School. He was a yard foreman for Top Notch Building Components, based out of Lowville, NY.
Curt is survived his...
Michael E. Pond
Aug 13, 2023
Michael E. Pond, 61, of Largo, Florida passed away at his home under the care of Hospice and his loving family on August 13, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Michael was born in Watertown, NY, the son of Frederick M. and Margaret E. Fisher Pond. He attended BOCES of Jefferson County for Small Gas Engines and graduated...
Jean C. Elk
Aug 13, 2023
Jean Carley Elk, 100, passed away peacefully, late Sunday evening at her home.
She was born July 22, 1923, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Peter H. and Irene VanAlstyne Carley. She graduated in 1942 from Central High School in Syracuse, and then in 1945 from the Brockville General Hospital School of Nursing.
She married Glenn A. Elk on April...
Eleanor J. Goldacker
Aug 12, 2023
Eleanor Jones Goldacker, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 12th.
She was born September 27, 1932, in Richville, NY, daughter of Meredith and Doris Bristol Jones.
She graduated from Gouverneur High School and then from Canton ATC.
She married Henry L. “Hank” Goldacker, on February 20, 1955, at the United Church of Christ, in Richville. Mr....
Geoffrey A. Hillick
Aug 11, 2023
Geoffrey A. Hillick, 59, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday August 11th, in the emergency room of River Hospital.
He was born November 2, 1963, in Syracuse, son of William and Sharon Knaul Hillick.
He graduated from Liverpool High School and then from Tompkins Community College. He attended Syracuse University in the Engineering Curriculum.
Geoff was owner-operator of Otter Creek Site...
Jacquelyn G. Negro
Aug 1, 2023
Jacquelyn G. Negro, 91, of Tillson, in Ulster County, and Fishers Landing passed away peacefully Aug. 1 at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay.
Jacquelyn was born June 21, 1932 in Schenectady to John and Elizabeth Grasso. She attended schools in Schenectady. She married the late Frank Negro on Oct. 13, 1953, and they lived in Aberdeen, Md. and Pearl River, before...
Steve Parker
Jul 26, 2023
Graveside service set for Saturday, September 16th at 1 pm, at Omar Cemetery, with military honors.
Roy Stephen “Steve” Parker, Fishers Landing and Kingston, NY, passed away in the emergency room on July 26th at River Hospital, after being stricken at his home.
He was born February 2, 1945, in Watertown, NY, son of Edward K. and Miliru Luther Parker. He graduated...
Henry L. Goldacker
Jul 4, 2023
Henry L. Goldacker, 94, passed away Tuesday morning at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown.
He was born October 18, 1928, in Syracuse, NY, son of Henry “Lester” and Lillian Songer Goldacker. He graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse and went on to serve in the United States Navy, during Korea. As a young man, he played semi pro...
Evelyn M. Skinner
Jul 3, 2023
Evelyn M. Skinner, 99, died July 3rd, at Summit Village, where she had resided for the last three years.
She was born May 27, 1924, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Gustav and Myrtle Wagoner Kall. She grew up a St. Lawrence River kid rowing her skiff made for her by her father.
She graduated from Alexandria Central in 1940 and...
Shirley A. Irwin
Jun 26, 2023
Shirley A. Irwin, 90, passed away Monday morning, June 26th, in Grapevine, Texas.
She was born March 3, 1933, in Alexandria Bay, NY, daughter of L. Joseph and Aurelia White Welsh. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School. She married Keith L. Irwin on November 28, 1953, in Kingston, Ontario. Mr. Irwin died October 5th, 2014.
Shirley worked as a...
Dr. Crayton L. Buck
Jun 22, 2023
Dr. Crayton LaRue Buck passed away on June 22, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1931, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, son of Malvern LaRue and Ida Pauline Crayton Buck.
He attended Williamsport Public Schools and graduated from Williamsport Senior High School, class of 1949. He then enrolled at Lock Haven State Teachers College, now Lock Haven University, graduating in 1953....
Jean E. Cross
Jun 8, 2023
Jean E. Cross, 98, Alexandria Bay native and longtime resident of Wellesley Island, passed away Thursday, June 8th, at the home of her son, Michael, in Bonita Springs, Florida.
She was born July 2, 1924 in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Maxwell and Ruby Dunlop Shangraw. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School in 1941.
She married Harry W. Cross on...
Stephen B. Bain
May 31, 2023
Stephen B. Bain, 66, of Alexandria Bay, passed away on Wednesday at Upstate Medical Center, after a short illness.
Stephen was born on December 28, 1956, in Alexandria Bay, the son of Frederick and Dolores Johnson Bain. He graduated from Alexandria Central School in 1975.
After graduation, Stephen worked for the Schell Dominy Chevrolet in Clayton before co-owning Bain’s Body...
Barry Kocher
May 27, 2023
Barry Kocher, 62, of Marra Drive, Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on May 27th, at Samaritan Medical Center, in Watertown.
He was born June 8, 1960, in Endicott, NY, son of J. Fred and Arlene Hood Kocher.
He graduated from Vestal High School in 1978, Broome Community College in 1980, and RIT in 1983.
He worked for many years in photo...
Wayne A. Davis
May 24, 2023
Wayne A. Davis, 58, of Alexandria Bay, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 24th.
Wayne was born on May 7, 1965 in Watertown, the son of the late Wallace L. Davis and Lynda Henderson Vaadi. He graduated from LaFargeville Central School in 1983.
For 28 years Wayne worked for Hood/Crowley Foods, LaFargeville. After retiring he kept busy working part time at the T.I. Bait Store, Phinn’s Redemption Center, and Frontenac Crystal Springs.
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Terry G. Townsend
May 15, 2023
Terry G. Townsend, 81, of Tierney Road, unexpectedly passed away Monday afternoon at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
He was born November 26, 1941, in Brockport, NY, son of Gerald and Eleanor True Townsend.
Terry served in the United States Marine Corps.
He attended the School of American Craftsmen at RIT in Rochester.
He married Marcia Marcello on September 21,...
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