Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

“And though she be but little she is fierce!!!”

Carthage – Ella Sophia Cayabyab, 5, passed away on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023, at Upstate University Hospital.

Ella Sophia Cayabyab was born on December 3, 2017. Our mighty Trisomy 18 warrior has left us behind to be with our maker in heaven. A blessing to her...

Apr 17, 2023

Carthage – Bernice VanHorn, 97, formerly of S. Clinton St., Carthage, New York passed away on April 17th, 2023, at Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown.

Bernice was born on April 25th, 1925, on her grandparents’ farm on Aubel Road in the town of Croghan. Her mother passed away when she was seven, so she spent her early...

Apr 14, 2023

CROGHAN – Glenn W. Chartrand, 94, formerly of George St., Croghan, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville, NY.

Glenn was born on October 31, 1928, in Jerden Falls, New York, to the late Edward T. and Evelyn (Prittie) Chartrand. He attended Jerden Falls School up until...

Apr 10, 2023

COPENHAGEN – Thomas W. Fleming, 80, of Doran Rd., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home.

Thomas was born on March 17, 1943, in Copenhagen, New York, a son of the late Alphus J. & Margaret (Rogers) Fleming. He graduated from Copenhagen Central School in 1961. He attended SUNY Oswego to study history...

Apr 8, 2023

Lake Bonaparte - Albert “Alby” Oscar Mosher Jr., age 78, of Lake Bonaparte, NY, passed away Saturday, April 8th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Alby was born on September 3, 1944, in Carthage, NY, the son of the late Albert Oscar Mosher Sr. and Roberta Wetmore. He married Jan Keegan Mosher on January 5, 1980, in their...

Mar 31, 2023

CARTHAGE- Carron A. Spencer, 68, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY surrounded by her loved ones.

Carron was born on December 28, 1954, in Carthage, NY. She graduated from Carthage High School.

She married Donald Spencer in Black River in 2001. Earlier in her career,...

Mar 24, 2023

CARTHAGE- Alice M. Gill, 86, of Pine Drive, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, March 24, 2023, at the Carthage Area Hospital Emergency Room.

She was born on July 16, 1936, in Denmark, NY to the late Ralph & Edna (Simmons) Knapp. She graduated from school in Copenhagen, NY and she was primarily a homemaker.

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Mar 22, 2023

KELLOGG HILL-Marguerite (Jonesy) Brown, 96 formerly of DeLand, Fl. and Watertown NY; died peacefully at her home on March 23, 2023 under the care of her two daughters, Cathy and Cindy and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Marguerite was born on May 1,1926 in the Town of Worth, NY to the late Ora James Bice and Gladys M...

Mar 17, 2023

CARTHAGE – Daniel Francis Trembley, 67, died on Friday, March 17, 2023, due to a stroke. A lifetime resident of his beloved Carthage, New York, Dan was born on February 17, 1956, and was the 4th child of Norman L. (Frenchy) Trembley and Bessie Rose Cook Trembley. He attended Augustinian Academy for nine years until it closed and graduated...

Mar 15, 2023

Gary F. Buckingham, Sr., 87, of New Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Syracuse, NY. Born on January 5, 1936, he was the second of three siblings of the late Leroy and Dolores Buckingham and lived his early years with the family at Soft Maple, Kirschnerville, and Croghan. Gary graduated from Father Leo Memorial Catholic School,...

Mar 11, 2023

COPENHAGEN- Francis “Joe” Joseph Parker, 84, passed away peacefully at the Lewis County General Hospital on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Lowville, NY.

Francis was born on February 23, 1939, in Watertown, NY to the late Orman Roy & Helen Mildred (Dufford) Parker. He graduated in 1955 from Watertown High School.

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Mar 5, 2023

CARTHAGE- Devin Dobransky, age 34 passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 5, 2023.

Devin was born on May 3, 1988, in Nuremberg, Germany to Derek Dobransky & Debra Green.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 2007-2009. He was employed by Cell-Tech Services, LLC. in Syracuse, NY as a site foreman.

He...

Mar 1, 2023

9/26/1960 ~ 3/1/2023

Mark Thomas Trombley, 62, passed away unexpectedly & suddenly at home on March 1, 2023.

Mark was born to the Late Barbara and Late Augustus “Roy” Trombley on September 26, 1960 in Ticonderoga NY.  He attended Harrisville Central School and took the auto-mechanics class at Southwest Technical Center....

Feb 25, 2023

CARTHAGE- Judith M. Marolf, 78, of Carthage; died peacefully on February 25, 2023, at the Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, NY.

Judy was born on January 17, 1945, in Watertown, NY and was the daughter of Percy Scee & Marian (Scee) Crump, with her stepfather Morris R. Crump. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1963. She...

Feb 24, 2023

CARTHAGE- Gladys J. Collins, 94, of Carthage; died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at her daughter's home under the care of her loving family and Jefferson County Hospice.

She was born on August 18, 1928, at home in New Bremen, NY to the late Cassius & Lola May (Plopper) West. She attended local schools.

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Feb 19, 2023

CHAMPION- A Celebration of Life for Mr. George Waite, 86, who passed away on February 19, 2023, will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Carthage Elks Club 511 Fulton St, Carthage, NY 13619.

He will be laid to rest in the St. James Catholic Cemetery in the spring.

Feb 17, 2023

WEST CARTHAGE - Dawn Guss, 56, 36 Liberty St., died Friday evening, February 17th, at the Carthage Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, where she had been a resident for a short time. Born on June 22, 1966, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She graduated college with an Associate's Degree in Children's Literature. A marriage to David Hoffman ended in divorce. She enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2023

EVANS MILLS- Robert Arthur “Bob” DesJardins, 81, formerly of Carthage; died peacefully early morning on February 15, 2023, at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Robert was born on June 18, 1941, in Carthage, NY to the late Leon & Alba DesJardins. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1961. He then served proudly in the United States Airforce...

Feb 7, 2023

Lewis Winfield Bucy Jr. Carthage, NY - Lewis Winfield Bucy Jr. 49 of Staie Rd. Passed away on February 7th. Lewis was born on February 25th 1973 in Meyersdale Pennsylvania to Nancy and Lew Bucy's of Meyersdale Pennsylvania. Upon his graduation Lewis joined the United States Military serving as a black hawk helicopter crew chief and was a proud...

Feb 2, 2023

WATERTOWN - Calvin R. Thomas, 77, of 519 Mundy Street., died peacefully Thursday evening, February 2, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Born on August 25, 1945, in Ansted, West Virginia, the son of the late Emery & Josephine (Kincaid) Miller. He graduated from Ansted High School, then enlisted in the United States Army served 2 years active,...