Obituaries

Patricia A. Knorr

Patricia A. Knorr

Dec 11, 2022

December 11, 2022

Theresa, NY – Patricia A. Knorr, 76, of Clear Lake Camp Road, passed away at her home on Sunday evening, December 11th, while under the care of her loving family, Charity, Mandy, Colin, Bennett, and Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born September 30, 1946, at Schermerhorn’s Landing, NY, daughter of Clifford R. McCormick, Sr. and Elva...

Andrew D. Ayen

Andrew D. Ayen

Nov 27, 2022

Andrew D. Ayen, 35, Watertown NY, passed away on November 27th.

Andrew was born in Watertown, the son of Ambrose and Rose Bushman Ayne. He graduated from LaFargeville Central School and worked as a handyman, enjoyed building things and helping family and friends.

Andrew is survived by his mother, Rose Bushman, Plessis; his father Ambrose Ayen, Redwood; his brother Joseph...

Peggy Elizabeth Gove

Peggy Elizabeth Gove

Nov 26, 2022

 

November 26, 2022

Valatie, NY/Redwood, NY

Peggy Elizabeth Shoulette Gove, 76, formerly of Redwood, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospice Care in Albany on Saturday morning.

Peggy was born on July 11, 1946, the daughter of Carl and Gladys Walton Shoulette.  She attended Redwood, NY schools and later married Thomas Gove on January 25, 1999, in Davenport, FL. Thomas...

Nicholas A. Bellman

Nicholas A. Bellman

Nov 12, 2022

Alexandria Bay, NY

November 12, 2022

Nicholas A. Bellman, 51, of Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away Saturday evening at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on November 2nd.

Nick was born on February 6, 1971, in Rochester, NY, the son of Robert and Mary Ellen Vanderwerker Bellman.  He graduated from Cicero High School and then from Monroe Community College.  He previously worked as an...

Marion R. Lowe

Marion R. Lowe

Nov 8, 2022

November 8, 2022

Alexandria Bay, NY – Marion R. Lowe, 83, passed away at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, NY.

Marion was born on November 25, 1939, the daughter of Raymond and Lillian Boyd Petrie, in the town of Alexandria.  She was educated in Alexandria Bay schools and had worked as a housekeeper at EJ Noble Hospital and Alexandria Central School...

James E. Ruggiero

James E. Ruggiero

Nov 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

Alexandria Bay, NY – James E. Ruggiero, 57, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening.

He was born November 24, 1964, in Upper Darby, PA, the son of Ronald and Jeannine Bogenschutz Ruggiero.

Jim graduated from Thousand Islands High School in 1982. He had been working at the Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay as their Plumbing/Heating...

Donald W. Murphy

Donald W. Murphy

Oct 22, 2022

Donald William Murphy, age 94, born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home in Mesa, Arizona. Don was the son of Michael J. and Julia M. Murphy and was predeceased by two younger brothers, Henry and Robert. He was Baptized in the Roman Catholic faith, married and is survived by his wife of 64...

Rosemarie McEvoy

Rosemarie McEvoy

Oct 14, 2022

LAFARGEVILLE, NY- Rosemarie McEvoy, 74, passed away Friday morning.

She was born March 3, 1948 in Queens, NY, daughter of Nicholas and Doris Dalen Prestigiacomo. She graduated from Port Jefferson High School on Long Island.

She married Alfred McEvoy on September 28, 1986, in Watertown, NY.

She was a career postal clerk for the United States Postal Service, working out...

Annette L. Nelson

Annette L. Nelson

Oct 8, 2022

Alexandria Bay, NY – Annette L. Nelson, 72, passed away unexpectedly, early Saturday morning at River Hospital.

She was born April 10, 1950 in Alexandria Bay, daughter of John and Doris Deemer Langlois. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School and then from Orange County Community College, in Middletown, NY.

Annette lived in St. Augustine, Florida for over 30 years...

Thomas A. Ballou

Thomas A. Ballou

Oct 5, 2022

Alexandria Bay, NY – Thomas A. Ballou, 64, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He had been under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born March 24, 1958 in Rome, NY, son of Richard and Winifred Witzigman Ballou. He graduated from Camden High School, Canton ATC, and then with his Masters Degree from Buffalo State...

Cloresa Kilogan

Cloresa Kilogan

Sep 24, 2022

 

September 24, 2022

Avondale, AZ – Cloresa Kilogan, 59, passed away early Saturday morning at River Hospital, in Alexandria Bay, NY. She had been in the Thousand Islands Region to visit her lifelong friend.

She was born June 11, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ, daughter of Larry Neu and Leigh Thompson. She graduated from Independence High School in Glendale, AZ...

Sandra S. Holcombe

Sandra S. Holcombe

Sep 21, 2022

Wellesley Island, NY – Sandra S. Holcombe, 82, passed away September 21 at her home. She had been under the care of her loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born September 28, 1939 in Pasadena, CA, daughter of Willis H. and Ann Haughton Sargent. Following high school at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, she graduated from Syracuse...

Marilyn Louise Cline

Marilyn Louise Cline

Sep 18, 2022

Marilyn L. Cline, 94, passed away early Sunday morning at her home on Point Vivian Road, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 16, 1928 in Olean, NY, daughter of Merton L. and Eleanor I. Fairchild Langworthy. She graduated from New Rochelle High School, in New Rochelle, NY, and then from Syracuse University with a BS in Food...

LeRoy R. Bork

LeRoy R. Bork

Sep 4, 2022

Wellesley Island, NY – LeRoy R. Bork, 72 of County Route 100, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He had been under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born September 18, 1949 in Utica, NY, son of LeRoy H. Bork, Jr. and Madeline Blum Bork. He graduated from Utica Free Academy...

Donald R. Koenke

Donald R. Koenke

Aug 28, 2022

Donald (OTIE) Koenke passed away peacefully sitting in his favorite club chair overlooking the boats in the Alexandria Bay harbor on August 28, 2022, at age 87.

Don was born on June 26 1935, in Oceanside, NY, and grew up in Freeport NY. Later in life, he and his wife moved to Fort Lauderdale and then to Tavares Florida, always...

Thomas J. Schwalm

Thomas J. Schwalm

Aug 14, 2022

Alexandria Bay -- Thomas J. Schwalm, 83, of Catherine Ave., passed away August 12th at River Hospital.

He was born on November 9, 1938 in Watertown, the son of Lewis and Lula Oney Schwalm.  He graduated in 1956 from Immaculate Heart Academy, Watertown. He joined the United States Navy and served from May 8, 1957 until March 3, 1961.

Tom...

Anthony Ciarfella

Anthony Ciarfella

Aug 2, 2022

Anthony Ciarfella, 60, passed away unexpectedly on August 2nd, 2022 at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, NY. He suffered a ruptured aortic aneurysm, but was a fighter until the very end. Anthony was born to the late James “Pinky” Ciarfella and late Joan Cobleigh Ciarfella on March 31st 1962 in Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Anthony married his wife Kim Marie Hiesel on December 17, 1983 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He dedicated his...

Steven J. Homoki

Steven J. Homoki

Jul 31, 2022

Theresa, NY

Steven J. Homoki, 61, passed away unexpectedly.

He was born October 14, 1960, in New Kensington, PA, the son of William and Lucille Hobson Homoki. He graduated from Highlands High School in Natrona Heights, PA in 1979. Steve proudly served in the Navy from 1979 to 1985. He attended The University of Maryland University College while working...

Bonnie J. Jaques

Bonnie J. Jaques

Jul 19, 2022

LaFargeville, NY – Bonnie J. Jaques, 69, passed away early Tuesday morning at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

She was born November 19, 1952 in Alexandria Bay, NY daughter of George and Rose Tibbles Savage. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School. Bonnie worked for some time at the Thousand Islands Egg Factory.

She married George Leslie Jaques on January...

Catherine M. Edgar

Catherine M. Edgar

Jul 15, 2022

Redwood, NY – Catherine M. Edgar, 76, passed away early Friday morning at her home. She had been under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born December 17, 1945, in Alexandria Bay, NY, daughter of Merrill “Web” and Florence Fitzsimmons Running. She graduated from Redwood High School and then from Jefferson Community College, in the dental assistant program....

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