Obituaries

Feb 24, 2019

COPENHAGEN - Michael P. Mahar, 31, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 after a long battle with illness. Michael was born in Lowville, New York on August 23, 1987 to Patrick F. and Diane M. (Turck) Mahar. He graduated from Copenhagen Central in 2006 and went onto attend Mohawk Valley Community College. He was employed by Walmart for a...

Feb 19, 2019

WATERTOWN Lillian M. Sharrott, 72, of Paddock St., passed away on February 19, 2019 at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Lillian was born on December 14, 1946 in Logan, Ohio, a daughter to the late Harry and Anna (Hutzel) Ringhiser. She attended high school and went on to get an Associates degree. Lillian worked as a legal secretary for...

Feb 14, 2019

Feb 13, 2019

Black River Bonnie J. Phillips, 59, of State Route 3, passed away on Wednesday February 13, 2019, at home under the loving care of her family and Jefferson County Hospice. Bonnie was born on November 3, 1959 in Carthage, New York, a daughter to the late Harry and Hattie (Potter) Schermerhorn. She attended Carthage High School. She was primarily a...

Feb 10, 2019

NATURAL BRIDGE - Margaret M. Myers, 72, formerly of North Croghan Rd., passed away on the 51st anniversary of her wedding, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County. Margaret was born on September 12, 1946, a daughter to the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Cousin) Schafer. She graduated from Clayton High School and went on to work...

Feb 5, 2019

FELTS MILLS Jeffrey D. Tibbles, 58, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2019 at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse. Jeffrey was born on November 9, 1960 in Watertown, New York. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, June and Ernest McCue. He was employed as a truck driver for many years. Most recently, he worked for Public Works on...

Feb 3, 2019

WATERTOWN Emilio Melendez Poppie, 94, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center. He had been a resident at Samaritan Summit Village for several years. Emilio was born on April 5, 1924 in Puerto Rico, the son of Claudio and Rosa (Maria) Melendez. He graduated from high school in 1950 and went on to work as a...

Feb 2, 2019

CARTHAGE Joseph Edward Elliott, 61, of Wrape Rd., passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice. Joseph was born on September 26, 1957 in Ogdensburg, New York, a son of the late Joseph Daniel and Marcella Ann (Keeler) Elliott. In 1977 he met Crystal Elaine Runkles. The...

Jan 31, 2019

WATERTOWN - Patricia A. Nuffer, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She resided at Samaritan Keep Home for the last few years, where she was well cared for by the loving staff. Pat was born March 22, 1948 to Joseph and Lillian (Palmerton) Zollo. She married Donald Nuffer on September 15, 1967...

Jan 30, 2019

CARTHAGE Kimberlee (Kim) McIlroy, 56, of 122 North School Street Rd., passed away early Wednesday morning, January 30, 2019 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence. Kimberlee was born on November 4, 1962 in Carthage, New York, the first born child to G. Wayne and the late Sharon Ann (Shortt) McIlroy. She displayed an impeccable work ethic and was employed...

Jan 27, 2019

CARTHAGE Susanna K. Gaffney, 86, of County Route 36, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Susanna was born on June 10, 1932 in Lyons Falls, New York, a daughter to the late Leo James and Margaret K. (Dicob) Hoffman. She graduated from Lyons Falls High School and went on to graduate from Utica...

Jan 27, 2019

CARTHAGE Larry B. Lozo, 66, of N. Broad St., passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Carthage Area Hospital. Larry was born on January 1, 1953 in Carthage, New York, a son of the late Kent and Donna (Donaghy) Lozo. He lived most of his life in Natural Bridge, New York. He was predeceased by a daughter, Dawna; his...

Jan 25, 2019

CALCIUM Elizabeth M. Betty Reynolds, 80, passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 25, 2019 at her home, under the loving care of her family and Jefferson County Hospice. Betty was born on December 17, 1938 in Degrasse, NY, a daughter of the late Melford and Lida (Tousley) Towne. She graduated from Knox Memorial in Russell, NY. She...

Jan 25, 2019

CARTHAGE - Mary Louise Mono, 77, entered her eternal resting place with the Lord early Friday morning, January 25, 2019 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since March of 2018. Mary was born on September 8, 1941 in Carthage, the daughter of Paul and Virginia (Morse) Prievo. Mary worked for many years at Lally Manufacturing...

Jan 17, 2019

CARTHAGE Brian M. Whitney, 55, of Warner Dr., died on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home. Brian was born in Gardena, California on January 19, 1963, a son of Lawrence Wallace Whitney and Sandra Kay (Newberry) (Whitney) Dock. In 1980, he graduated from West Torrance High School. He has lived in various places, including Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1981 and...

Jan 14, 2019

CARTHAGE Joan Dixon, 77, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, where she had been a resident for several years. Joan was born on December 23, 1941 in Watertown, New York, a daughter of the late George and Evelyn Rivers. Her mother passed away at a young age, and she was raised by...

Jan 11, 2019

ANTWERP Sharon L. Ives, 74, of Main St., passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center. Sharon was born on October 26, 1944 in Watertown, NY, a daughter to the late Earl and Cera (Bushnel) Dean. She graduated from Indian River High School in 1961 and she went on to study at Watertown School of Commerce in...

Jan 11, 2019

CARTHAGE John E. Twombly, 50, 404 Emjay Way, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Born at the Carthage Area Hospital on February 6, 1968, the son of the late Everett & Irene Jock Twombly. He graduated from Carthage Central High School with the Class of 1987. He was employed at the Ames Department store in...

Jan 7, 2019

Mary Louise Anderson Talbot, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on January 7, 2019 after a brief illness. Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse from the University of Rochester School of Nursing. She was active in the United Methodist Church in Carthage, NY, and other local clubs and organizations. She enjoyed gardening and loved music, including singing in choirs,...

Jan 6, 2019

Diane D. Bush, 80, formerly of Leray Street Watertown, died on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She was born on May 25, 1938 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Dr. Douglas & Elizabeth Bariteau Overacker. She graduated from Antwerp High School in 1955. She married Zimri H. Bush on January 12, 1957...