Obituaries

Jan 5, 2019

Jan 3, 2019

Constance Connie Stevens, 74, formerly of Meadowview Lane in Central Square, died on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Hospice House of Jefferson County surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 8, 1944 in Watertown, New York to the late Charles & Marion Sibley LaForty. In 1962 she graduated from General Brown High School. She went on...

Dec 30, 2018

CARTHAGE Arvilla L. Lafountain, 84, formally of Alexandria St., passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Arvilla was born on April 8, 1934, the daughter of the late Fredrick Joseph and Josephine Elizabeth (Wager) Schloeder. She attended Carthage High School and after working in many area restaurants, went on to become a chef...

Dec 27, 2018

CARTHAGE Elizabeth S. Eggleston, 86, of 222 State St., passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Carthage Area Hospital. Per her request, no public services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. Condolences may be made online at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.

Dec 26, 2018

On Wednesday, December 26th, 2018, the hearts of many lost a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Arlene T. Murphy, 77, was always willing to be the person those around her needed her to be; someone to lean on, to laugh with, and most importantly, was a source of never-ending love. Arlene Murphy was born August 5th, 1941 in West Carthage....

Dec 25, 2018

CARTHAGE Corinne Bennett, 73, of NYS Route 3, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Corinne was born on August 27, 1945 in Binghamton, NY. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Dolores (Otto) Lamothe. She enjoyed reading, watching television and most of all, spending time with her family. She is survived by four daughters, Chrissy (Eston)...

Dec 24, 2018

Dec 20, 2018

WEST CARTHAGE -- Joan A LaBarge, 86, longtime resident of West Carthage, passed Thursday evening, December 20, 2018 at Ellis Farm Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She suffered a fall at home. Born in Watertown January 9, 1932 to Robert and Rose Staie Kitts. She graduated from West Carthage High School in 1949 and was Salutatorian. She retired from...

Dec 19, 2018

CARTHAGE - Deborah L. Wood, 53, of Jackson II. Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York. Deborah was born on September 15, 1965 in Watertown, New York, a daughter of Frederick Fred and Betty (Rogers) Wilsie. In 1983, she graduated from Carthage High School. She married Kenneth Wood on...

Dec 19, 2018

Michael Francis Stafford, 76, of Hindsdale, NH died on Wednesday, Dec. 19, due to injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in Chateaugay, NY. Michael was born on Nov. 8, 1942 in Astoria, Queens, NY. The eldest son of Francis W. and Ann E. Stafford, Michael grew up in Westchester County, NY. Soon after starting college, he began part-time work...

Dec 18, 2018

CARTHAGE- Bessie R. Trembley, 91, died on Tuesday morning, December 18, 2018 at the Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 21, 1927 in Philadelphia, New York, to the late Ernest & Rose Love Cook, Bessie graduated from Carthage High School in 1945. She married Norman L. Trembley on December 12, 1948 at the St. James...

Dec 13, 2018

HAMMOND Diana L. Howie, 67, of Norwood, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2018 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Diana was born on August 19, 1951 in Ogdensburg, New York, a daughter to the late Carl and Eva (Abar) Clary. She attended Ogdensburg Free Academy and went on to work at Newell Manufacturing for 30 years. In 1966, she...

Dec 12, 2018

CALCIUM Sterling W. Conant, 80, Calcium passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 under the care of his loving family and Jefferson County Hospice. Sterling was born on March 9, 1938 in Watertown, NY, a son to the late William C. and Arliuene A. (Shaw) Conant. Sterling graduated from Watertown High School, the class of 1955. He...

Dec 11, 2018

CARTHAGE Nancy Hall, 77, of 411 Sherman Street, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born in Gouverneur on October 1, 1941. She was the daughter of Margaret Shatraw Premo. She attended Gouverneur Central School and went on to work at Lallys Manufacturing in Herrings. She also worked at Northland Electric in Watertown for a...

Nov 30, 2018

COPENHAGEN Richard (Dick) I. Crane Jr., formerly of Rome, NY, passed away at home on Friday, November 30, 2018, under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice. Dick was born on December 9, 1942, in Carthage, NY, a son of the late Richard I. and Doris (Brenon) Crane Sr. He was the oldest of three children. Dick attended...

Nov 26, 2018

Carthage- Linda M. Brand, 69, of State Route 3, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2018 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Linda was born on March 16, 1949 in Theresa, NY, a daughter of the late Edwin D. and Doris A. (Kilbourn) Dusharm. She attended Carthage Central School. She worked as a waitress in her younger years at various restaurants...

Nov 24, 2018

CHAMPION Donna Kay Staie, 80, formerly of Co. Rte 47, died on Saturday night, November 24, 2018 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County, where she had been a resident since September. Donna was born on March 31, 1938 in West Carthage, NY, a daughter of the late Victor O. and Dorothy J. (Beadle) LeRoux. She attended Augustinian Academy in...

Nov 17, 2018

COPENHAGEN Hollis Clark Scoville, 80, of Stoddard St., passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Utica after a brief stay due to a heart attack. Hollis was born in Carthage, New York on January 22, 1938, a son of the late Niles Wesley and Doris Evelyn (Hurlbut) Scoville. He attended Beaver Falls Central School....

Nov 10, 2018

CARTHAGE Mark Stanley Petzoldt, 66, of State Route 26, passed away on Saturday evening, November 10, 2018 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice. Mark was born in Watertown, New York on August 9, 1952, a son of Stanley Arthur and Bernice Anna (Hinks) Petzoldt. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1971...

Nov 4, 2018

CARTHAGE Kinsley Aletha Grace Hall, infant daughter of Chris Hall and Drew Rader was born on November 4, 2018 at Carthage Area Hospital. She passed away shortly before birth. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. Condolences may be made online...