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Christopher McDonald
Mar 27, 2026
COPENHAGEN – Christopher "Chris" James McDonald, 73, of Copenhagen, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born in Watertown, NY, on December 17, 1952, to Claire and Margaret (Lee) McDonald, Chris graduated from Copenhagen High School in 1971. That same year, he began his service in the United States Air Force.
On January 17, 1981, Chris married Pamela Card...
Kenneth Murray Stone
Mar 24, 2026
Lowville – Kenneth Murray Stone, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, in Watertown, NY.
Kenneth was born on December 27, 1944, in Jamestown, NY, to the late Theodore and Helen (Bailey) Stone. In his early years, he honorably served in the United States Navy. A longtime truck driver, he logged many miles, completing his final trip in the...
Michael Bigarel
Mar 22, 2026
Fowler — Michael Bigarel, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home with his wife by his side.
Born July 6, 1958, in Gouverneur, he was the son of the late Earl Alvin and Mary Lou (Schell) Bigarel. He was a graduate of Indian River High School and went on to enjoy a 33-year career as an engineer...
Kurt Berlin
Mar 20, 2026
Natural Bridge - Kurt Berlin, 57, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, while at home after a year-long battle with ALS.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will be held at 12:00...
John W. McKnight
Mar 17, 2026
Carthage - John McKnight, 67, went home to the lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long battle with COPD.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will be...
Cindy L. Burke
Mar 14, 2026
Carthage - Cindy L. Burke, 68, of 600 S Washington Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, while surrounded by her beloved family.
Cindy was born on November 13, 1957, in Watertown to the late Albert and Betty (O’Connell) Myers, and she attended Carthage Central High School. Following high school, Cindy worked for many years as a nurse's aide...
Waltraud E. Purdy
Mar 12, 2026
Carthage - Waltraud E. Purdy, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, while at Carthage Area Hospital.
Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Waltraud “Wally” was born on March 31, 1940, in Telgte, Germany, to the late Richard and Randi (Madsen) Woeckener. Her family travelled to and settled down in Middletown, New York, during her early teens. After...
Sally E. Collette
Mar 6, 2026
Sally E. Collette, 86, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 6, 2026, at the Hospice House of Jefferson County, Watertown, while surrounded by her beloved family.Born on October 5, 1939, in Carthage to the late Cyril and Marion (O’Dett) Evans. Sally grew up in Natural Bridge NY and attended Carthage Central School District.Sally married Douglas E. Collette on April...
Robin Costigan
Mar 2, 2026
Ogdensburg, NY - Robin Costigan, 66, passed away peacefully at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on March 2, 2026, while surrounded by her loved ones.
As per Robin's wishes, no calling hours or funeral services are to be held. A burial will take place in the spring at Lisbon Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her father,...
Chantelle Evans
Feb 28, 2026
Carthage - Chantelle Renee Evans, 32, passed away on February 28, 2026, in New York City.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will immediately follow the calling hours at 1:00 pm in...
David Gilligan
Feb 28, 2026
Carthage - David Gilligan, 73, passed away on February 28, 2026, while at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing with his beloved wife, Mary, by his side.
Per his wishes, there will be no public services.
David was born on October 10, 1952, to the late Harold and Shirley (Durant) Gilligan. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the...
Kim J. Schermerhorn
Feb 11, 2026
CHAMPION — Kim J. Schermerhorn, 57, of North Lake Road, Carthage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, NY.
Kim was born in Carthage on April 19, 1968, the son of the late Richard J. and Joan M. (Shatraw) Schermerhorn. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1988, where he majored in...
Clifford "Cliff" D. Scougal
Feb 10, 2026
Carthage - Clifford “Cliff” D. Scougal, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, while surrounded by his family.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm...
Roland "Ron" Reynolds
Feb 8, 2026
Roland “Ron” Reynolds, of Jennings, Florida, formerly of Copenhagen, New York, passed from this earth into eternity on February 8, 2026. Born on June 18, 1955, Roland spent his early years in the Sandy Creek and Pulaski, New York area.
He graduated from Pulaski Academy Central School in 1973. Shortly after, he joined the United States military and served a tour...
Evelyn Thomas
Feb 8, 2026
Watertown - Evelyn Thomas, 63, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, while at Hospice of Jefferson County with her beloved family by her side.
A graveside service will take place in the spring, where she will be laid to rest in Malone, New York.
Evelyn was born on April 30, 1962, in Syracuse to the late William and Beverly (Brown) Spinner....
Judith Edith Lannis
Feb 5, 2026
Carthage - Judith Edith Lannis, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, while at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where she resided for some time.
Per her wishes, there will be no services. She will be laid to rest in the spring at Fort Jackson Hopkinton Cemetery alongside her son, to...
Elizabeth A. Peck
Jan 18, 2026
Felts Mills - Elizabeth A. Peck, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, while at home surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born on February 11, 1935, in Henderson, NY, to the late Everett and Dorcus (Bellinger) Fuller.
She worked as a licensed practical nurse for numerous places in the North Country, including at Mercy Hospital, Carthage Area Hospital, and others.
A...
Louis Sliva
Jan 11, 2026
Carthage - Louis “Butch” Sliva, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, while at Hospice of Jefferson County with his family by his side.
Per his wishes, Louis will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Frances, in Michigan in the spring.
Louis was born on September 13, 1942, to the late Ann Kulpa and Louie Sowa. After graduating from...
Vickie Lyn Goldthrite
Jan 8, 2026
CARTHAGE — Vickie Lyn Goldthrite, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY.
Born in Carthage on June 21, 1965, she was the daughter of Claude “Peanut” and Eunice May Sanders Goldthrite. Vickie graduated from Carthage Central High School. A marriage to Dale Burr ended in divorce. She previously worked in construction, assisting...
Carol A. Mullany
Jan 4, 2026
DEXTER—Carol A. Mullany, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home, The ARC Jefferson St. Lawrence, under the loving care of her family.
Born on October 11, 1948, to the late Gerald and Virginia (Wetsig) Mullany, Carol attended school in Carthage. She found great joy in making potholders, dancing, crossword puzzles, everything Elvis, and visiting with...
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