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Leilani Kampnich
Jul 22, 2020
CARTHAGE- Leilani (Johnson) Kampnich, 52, formerly of Carthage and most recently a resident at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, died peacefully on July 22, 2020 in the Emergency Room at the Lewis County General Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1968 to Kenneth & Nancy (Butts) Johnson. Leilani graduated from Carthage High School in 1988. She married Jesse...
Esther C. Shampine
Jul 18, 2020
CARTHAGE - Esther C. Shampine, 97, of 7 Liberty Street, passed away on Saturday morning, July 18, 2020 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. She was surrounded by love until the very end. Esther was born on September 25, 1922 in Watertown, New York, daughter of the late Clarence H. and Cora (Foley) Yerdon. In 1940 she graduated as Valedictorian...
Jane McHugh
Jul 17, 2020
WATERTOWN - Jane McHugh, formerly of South Hamilton Street, passed away on Friday morning, July 17, 2020 at her son Patrick's home in Albany, at the age of 95. She was born in Massena, New York on October 25, 1924, daughter of the late John C. and Margaret Barry O'Neill. She graduated from Massena High School and went on to...
Constance C. Parow
Jul 12, 2020
WATERTOWN- Graveside Services for Constance Colleen (Clary) Parow, 69, of Watertown, New York, who passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020, will be held on September 11, 2021 at 11:00am at the Methodist Cemetery, located on State Route 8 in Hoffmeister, NY. She was born in Ogdensburg, New York on January 14, 1951 to the late William and Jill Clary....
Chris Bears
Jul 12, 2020
CARTHAGE -- Ethel Shirley "Chris" Bears, 86, West St., passed away Sunday evening, July 12, 2020, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, where she had been a patient for a short time. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 20, 1933, the daughter of Dr. Don Bears and Helen MaGee Bears Harris. She attended college in Brockport for Physical Education...
Phyllis Dumaw
Jul 4, 2020
CARTHAGE - Phyllis M. Dumaw, 94, passed away on Saturday morning, July 4, 2020 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where she had been a resident for several years. Phyllis was born on February 23, 1926 in England, the daughter of Grace Bartlett. She received her schooling in England before coming to the United States and making her home...
Dayton L. Gibbs
Jul 2, 2020
CARTHAGE - Dayton L. Gibbs, 77, of 35477 County Route 26, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse. Dayton was born on May 27, 1943 in Lowville, a son of the late Dayton and Gladys (Alm) Gibbs. After his schooling he went on to work for various local farms in the area. Most...
Shirley St. Louis
Jun 28, 2020
COPENHAGEN - Shirley St. Louis, 87, of 9371 State Rte. 12, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, at home, under the loving care of her family and Friends of Lewis County Hospice. Shirley was born on May 1, 1933 in Watertown, New York, daughter of the late Rudolph and Hester (Marsaw) Villeneuve. She attended Watertown School and later graduated from...
Clayton E. Swem
Jun 22, 2020
HARRISVILLE - Clayton E. Swem, 83, of Marshey Road, died on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Ellis Farms, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Born on March 24, 1937 in Fowler, New York, he was the son of the late Edmund and Francis (Gonio) Swem. He was educated in local schools. A marriage to Betty Lou Wicks ended...
Cynthia A. Alton
Jun 21, 2020
COPENHAGEN - Cynthia A. Alton, 71, of Stoddard Street, passed away on Sunday evening, June 21, 2020 at Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, with her daughter by her side. Cynthia was born on November 9, 1948 in Watertown, New York, daughter of the late Gordon L. and Anita "Anne" (Livingston) Alton. In 1966 she graduated from Watertown High. She...
Barbara Clark
Jun 13, 2020
CARTHAGE - Barbara Ann Clark, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where she'd been a resident since December. Barbara was born on April 23, 1939 in Utica, New York, to Robert J. and Anna May (Weiler) Williams. After her father's death, her mother Anna May remarried to William C. Blum. She...
Hilda W. Harten
Jun 13, 2020
WATERTOWN - Hilda W. Harten, 95, of Starbuck Ave., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Hilda was born on September 23, 1924 in Germany. She was the daughter of Wilhelm and Elise Goebler. During World War II, she met the love of her life, Lyle M. Harten, who was serving in the Army...
Victor Monaghan Sr.
Jun 12, 2020
CARTHAGE - Victor C. Monaghan Sr., 84, of Boyd Rd., passed away on Friday evening, June 12, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. Victor was born on February 22, 1936 in Carthage, New York, son of the late Victor J. and Leono C. (Brockway) Monaghan. He graduated from Carthage High School. In 1955, he enlisted in the United States...
Gwyn R. Whiting
Jun 7, 2020
Obituary for Gwyn R.Whiting Gwyn R. (GR/Whitey) Whiting passed away in Winter Haven, FL at the age of 90 on 6/7/20. He was born in Carthage, NY on 3/16/30, to the late Vida and Donald Whiting. He has three children from his first marriage to Ercile (LaRock) Whiting: Linda Gambacorta (Peter), Don Whiting (Linda) and Lisa (Whiting) Macias. He is...
Dorothy Nicol
Jun 1, 2020
COPENHAGEN -- Dorothy Nicol, 95, Humphrey Road, passed away at her home on Monday morning, June 1, 2020. Born November 25, 1924, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of George Randles and Fannie Babcock. She attended Watertown High School as well as the Watertown School of Commerce. Following school, she worked as a secretary at NY Life Insurance. She married Lewis...
Roger R. Lancto
May 30, 2020
CARTHAGE - Roger R. Lancto, 90, of formerly of 31320 NYS Route 126, passed away on Saturday morning, May 30, 2020 at Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, where he had been a resident for several years. Roger was born on August 22, 1929 in Lyon Mountain, New York, son of the late Herbert and Irene (Ploof) Lancto. He attended school...
Helen Manchester
May 29, 2020
PITCAIRN - Helen M. Manchester, 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 29, 2020. She was a resident of Pitcairn, NY for many, many years. Helen was born on March 3, 1934 to the late George and Hazel Fowler. On May 6, 1951 she married Wayne D. Manchester at the Christian Church in Pitcairn with the Rev....
Jamie Vanwyck
May 26, 2020
Boonville- Jamie Vanwyck, 64, of 115 South Street died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. Jamie was born in Gouverneur, New York on October 27, 1955 to the late George & Gladys (Petell) Vanwyck. He attended school in Harrisville, New York and later became employed by Kraft Foods in Lowville. He was forced to retire early due to...
Billy A. Russell
May 20, 2020
WEST CARTHAGE - Billy A. Russell, 90, of Champion Apartments, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice. Billy was born on August 23, 1929 in Higginsville, Missouri, son of the late Walter B. and Meta L. (Brewe) Russell. He also attended school...
Katherine Marie Exelby
May 20, 2020
Theresa- Katherine Marie Exelby, 62, of Creek Road died peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on February 4, 1958 in Nyack, New York to the late William W. & Catherine T. Smith Morris. Katherine graduated from Indian River High School and Jefferson Community College. She was employed...
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