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Delbert L. Edwards
Dec 3, 2019
NATURAL BRIDGE Delbert L. Edwards, 61, formerly of Henry Road, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 3, 2019 at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse. Delbert was born in Watertown, New York, a son to the late Donald C. and Marilyn (Montondo) Edwards Draper. He grew up in Natural Bridge, where he attended the Natural Bridge School....
Gail N. Downing
Dec 1, 2019
CARTHAGE Gail Nelson Downing, 77, of West St., passed away on Sunday morning, December 1, 2019 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Gail was born on November 24, 1942 in Carthage, NY, a son to the late John LeRoy and Irene (Champion) Downing. After John Downings passing, Irene remarried Gails step-father, George Buck Jr. He attended Carthage Central School...
Maddox M. Haines
Nov 30, 2019
CARTHAGE -- Maddox Haines, infant son of Isaac & Kylie Haines, 41290 Toth Rd., passed away on November 30, 2019. Maddox is survived by his parents, Isaac Ike & Kylie Hall Haines, his siblings; Abrahm Haines, Lazarus Haines, Shaelynn Parsons, Eli Haines and Cooper Parsons, along with his grandparents and their spouses; Judd & Brenda Hall, Deborah Hall & Ken...
Louis M. Gill
Nov 27, 2019
NATURAL BRIDGE -- Louis Martin Gill, 79, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born in Lewisburg, NY on October 18, 1940 to the late Charles Henry Gill and Anna Belle Gray; he remained a longtime resident of Natural Bridge. He attended school in Natural Bridge...
Gertrude Petell
Nov 18, 2019
LAFARGEVILLE Gertrude A. Gert Petell, 58, of Sprucedale Drive, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home. Gert was born on March 27, 1961 in Carthage, New York, daughter of the late Oliver W. and Margaret L. (Blair) Petell. She graduated from Carthage Central School and went on to work as a cook for Samaritan Medical Center for...
Beverly Smith
Nov 16, 2019
CARTHAGE Beverly Parks Smith, 95, formerly a resident of Meadowbrook Terrace, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown. Her loving family was by her side. Beverly was born on August 14, 1924, daughter of the late Elwyn Holcomb and Dorothy Alice (Fanning) Parks. She attended Carthage High School...
Clarence Benware
Nov 16, 2019
Clarence Gale Frenchy Benware, 94, of Black River, N.Y. passed away at his home on November 16, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born in Herrings, N.Y. on April 24, 1925, the son of the late Ballard and Eva (Serviss) Benware. The family thanks the excellent caregivers who with kindness and compassion cared for him for the past 3 years:...
Joe O. Overton
Nov 15, 2019
CARTHAGE Joe Overton, 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence, with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on March 23, 1966 in Carthage, New York, a son to Dorrance W. and Margaret Rita (Petell) Overton. After the passing of Dorrance, Margaret remarried Anthony Mandell, who ultimately raised Joe....
Bobby J. Phillips
Nov 11, 2019
CARTHAGE Bobby Jackson Phillips Sr., 81, of Alexandria Street, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. Bobby was born on August 22, 1938 in Bedford, Virginia, son of the late William Eldridge & Lena Bell (Orange) Phillips. He served in the Vietnam War and later was a butcher and a delivery driver. He enjoyed fishing, camping and...
Bernice R. Miles
Nov 6, 2019
CARTHAGE - Bernice R. Miles, 99, of Pennock St., passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 6, 2019 under the care of Linda Thomas and Hospice of Jefferson County. Bernice was born on March 4, 1920 in Syracuse, NY, a daughter to the late Anthony and Catherine (Golda) Gondek. She graduated high school and went to work various jobs. Predominately the...
Sandra J. Lawton
Nov 1, 2019
CARTHAGE Sandra J. June Lawton, 74, of Alexandria St., passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Sandra was born on November 17, 1944 in Carthage, New York, the daughter of Clinton W. and Josephine (Baker) Lawton. She attended Carthage High School and went on to work on the assembly line for Northland Motors, a...
Wayne C. Renfeld
Oct 19, 2019
CARTHAGE - Wayne C. Renfeld, 68, of S. James St., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Carthage Area Hospital. Per Wayne's wishes, he will be buried in Avoca, Iowa. Arrangements are entrused to Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage, NY 13619. Condolences may be posted online at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.
Karl O. Olsen
Oct 13, 2019
CARTHAGE- Karl O. Olsen, 96, 4580 Old State Rd., died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home peacefully surrounded by his wonderful family and Hospice of Lewis County. He was born in September 28, 1923 in Arendal, Norway and became a US Citizen. He was married to his beloved wife of 69 years, Eugenie Olsen, who predeceased him in...
Donald L. Vrooman
Oct 12, 2019
PITCAIRN Donald L. Vrooman, 87, formerly of State Highway 3, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019; Per his request his body was donated to the SUNY Upstate Medical University Anatomical Gift Program. The family will host a Celebration of life and will receive friends and his final interment with his beloved wife Helen will be held on August 15,...
David Cronk
Oct 11, 2019
WEST CARTHAGE -- David A. Cronk, Jr., 57, of 38 North Broad St., passed away on Friday afternoon, October 11, 2019 at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born on August 23, 1962, the son of David A. and Angeline M. Cassoni Cronk, he graduated from Carthage Central High School. He was employed by Champion International for 12 years before going...
Bryan S. Gerber
Oct 11, 2019
NATURAL BRIDGE Bryan S. Gerber, 53, of Backus Road, passed away on Friday evening, October 11, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Bryan was born on April 4, 1966 in Carthage, New York, the son of Gilbert and Catherine V. (Lozo) Gerber. He graduated from Carthage Central School and went on to work as a Carpenter / Mill Wright...
Virginia L. Weir
Oct 1, 2019
CARTHAGE Virginia Lucille Weir, 88, of 222 State St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2019 at home under the loving care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Virginia was born on January 10, 1931 in Antwerp, NY, a daughter to the late Harold K. and Ruth M. (Dickson) Hale. Virginia attended school in Antwerp, NY and went on...
MaryAnne Snyder
Sep 30, 2019
COPENHAGEN MaryAnne Snyder, 72, of Maple Avenue, passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 30, 2019 at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, with her loving family by her side. MaryAnne was born on June 9, 1947 in Gouverneur, New York, daughter of the late William Thomas and Barbara Jean (Lepper) MacTurk. She lived in Hailsboro, New York, and...
Robert G. Shepard
Sep 24, 2019
ALEXANDRIA BAY Robert George Shepard, 80, formerly of Walton St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019 at Hospice of Jefferson County. Robert was born on September 1, 1939 in Rochester, NY, a son to the late George and Jean (Tomczak) Shepard. Robert graduated high school in Rochester, NY and went on to work at Eastman Kodak as...
Keegan C. Willis
Sep 22, 2019
CARTHAGE Keegan Christopher Willis, 25, of S. Clinton St., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home. Keegan was born on August 24, 1994 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, a son to Matthew Willis and Amber Yancey. Keegan grew up in Carthage, where he attended Augustinian Academy and Carthage High School. He graduated in 2013 and went on...
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