Obituaries

Zane Cree Carl Petersen

Zane Cree Carl Petersen

Feb 27, 2024

Zane Cree Carl Petersen, 32, of Redwood, NY and Sackets Harbor, NY, died on the evening of Tuesday, February 27th.

Born April 27, 1991, the son of Ray and Laurie Lind Petersen of Redwood and Sackets Harbor, he was a summa cum laude 2017 graduate and member of Phi Theta Kappa at Jefferson Community College, and a psychology major at Harpur...

Clifford "Kippy" H. Dobbins

Clifford "Kippy" H. Dobbins

Feb 27, 2024

Clifford H. Dobbins “Kippy, Poppy”, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexandria Bay on February 27th, 2024. His last hours were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Kippy was born in Alexandria Bay, NY and was the oldest son of Harold and Cora Strough-Dobbins. Kippy attended Alexandria Central School and later married Enid “Kim” Harris-Dobbins.

Kippy worked various jobs throughout...

Francis W. McCauley

Francis W. McCauley

Feb 22, 2024

Services set for Francis W. McCauley

 A celebration of life gathering for “Franny” McCauley, will be held Saturday, April 6th from 1-5 pm at the Alexandria Bay American Legion. Francis W. McCauley, 74, passed away Thursday, February 22nd, at Samaritan Medical Center, in Watertown.

Fran was born March 16, 1949, in Alexandria Bay, son of the late Frederick L. and Mary E....

Pauline F. Monica

Pauline F. Monica

Feb 16, 2024

Pauline F. Monica, resident at Samaritan Keep Home, passed away on Friday, February 16th at Samaritan Medical Center.

Pauline was born March 12, 1941, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Paul and Mary Dietrich Kyser.   She was educated in Syracuse schools.

She worked as an Assembler at Northland Electric in Watertown and served many years as a steward of the I.B.E.W,...

Dolores E. Schraden

Dolores E. Schraden

Feb 9, 2024

Dolores E. “Jitterbug” Schraden, 85, passed away early Friday morning, February 9th, at Samaritan Summit Village, in Watertown, NY.

She was born May 10, 1938, in Allentown, PA, daughter of Tilghman and Doris Foster Schraden. She graduated from Parkland High School in Allentown, PA, in 1956.

Dolores worked as a young woman as a bookkeeper for 14 years for Gebhardt Bowling Supply....

Concetta "Connie" M. Cavallario

Concetta "Connie" M. Cavallario

Jan 15, 2024

Concetta Cavallario died peacefully at home on the morning of January 15th. She was born on February 18, 1929 in Watertown, NY to Josephine Tortorica Sparacino and Sam Sparacino. 

Connie attended Watertown schools and was salutatorian of Watertown High School’s Class of 1946. She enjoyed regular reunions of her high school class as they aged together. Connie married the love...

Dennis Honeywell

Dennis Honeywell

Jan 4, 2024

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Francesca "Frannie Fran" Spiotta Loy

Francesca "Frannie Fran" Spiotta Loy

Dec 28, 2023

Francesca “Frannie Fran’’ Spiotta Loy, age 53 of Clayton, passed away Thursday, December 28th, at her home. She was born on August 21st, 1970 in Batavia, New York at Genesee Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth ‘’Betty’’ Frisby Spiotta.

Frannie attended Batavia public schools and then Alfred State College, Alfred, NY, where she was a sister of Delta...

Janice I. Gilmer

Janice I. Gilmer

Dec 16, 2023

Janice I. Gilmer, 84, of Gordon Court Apartments, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening at Samaritan Senior Living, in Watertown.

Janice was born December 23, 1938, in Ogdensburg, NY, daughter of Albert and Ida Ludwig Blackmer. She graduated from Morristown Central High School in 1956.

She married Roger E. Gilmer on February 1, 1959, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in...

Marc R. Davis

Marc R. Davis

Dec 8, 2023

 

Marc R. Davis, 72, Redwood, NY, passed away in the emergency room at River Hospital on Friday, December 8th.

Marc was born in Endwell, NY, on May 17, 1951, the son of Frank N. and Esther June Davis.  He graduated from Maine Endwell high School and later attended Morrisville College in Morrisville, NY. 

Marc married Karen Dorr on June 17, 1972, at the Alexandria Bay Baptist Church.  He worked as Foreman for...

Barbara A. Schwind Hutchinson

Barbara A. Schwind Hutchinson

Nov 27, 2023

Barbara A. Schwind Hutchinson, 67, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation, where she had been a patient since August 2023.  Barbara was born on April 26, 1956, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Robert E. and Helen R. Hurley Schwind. 

 

Barbara married James E. Hutchinson in 2019.

 

She was active in the Alexandria Bay community and...

Charles "Chuck" Vandewark

Charles "Chuck" Vandewark

Oct 29, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Vandewark , 74, of Alexandria Bay, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29.

He was born June 27, 1949 in Orange, CA and grew up in Huntington Beach, CA where he enjoyed surfing and surf fishing. He was educated in Southern California, earning his B.A. in industrial arts at Cal State Long Beach and his M.A...

Irene A. Charlebois

Irene A. Charlebois

Sep 24, 2023

Irene A. Charlebois, 95, of North Crossmon Street, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday evening, September 24th.

She was born February 5, 1928, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Michael and Gladys Desormeau Palmer. She was educated in Watertown schools and married William G. Charlebois. Mr. Charlebois passed away on April 4, 1999.

Irene worked for over 30 years for...

Elaine Marie Sourwine

Elaine Marie Sourwine

Sep 14, 2023

Elaine Marie Sourwine, 68, Alexandria Bay, NY passed away at her home on September 14th 2023, under her daughter Heidi's loving care. 

Elaine was born on December 19, 1954, in Gouverneur, the daughter of George and Patricia Marcellus Stevenson. She graduated from Indian River High School in 1973.

Elaine dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a...

Lillian M. VanCour

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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