Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Star Lake, NY --  Barbara J. Horner, 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home at 33 Valleyview Dr. on Tuesday evening, September 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.There will be no public calling hours at this time, but a private in-home memorial may be announced later by her family.Barbara was born on May 15, 1959, in Fort...

Sep 4, 2023

Deborah A. Buckley 61 passed away Monday, September 4th, 2023 in Alabama. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 10th at 1:00 pm at the County Line Bar and Package, Russellville, Alabama surrounded by family and friends.

Mrs. Buckley was born in Nashville Tennessee to the late Sharon McKee (Wagner) and Larry Ray West....

Sep 3, 2023

HARRISVILLE- Betty J. Jackson was born to Archie and Louise Brown Fowler on September 7, 1923, in Fowler, NY. Betty and her younger son Eddie shared the same birthday. She went peacefully into heaven on Sunday morning, September 3, 2023, at the age of 99 years and 361 days at the Gouverneur Hospital with her loving children at her...

Aug 30, 2023

Dexter – Michael W. Dumaw, 68, of Middle Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, at his home under the care of his loving wife and Jefferson County Hospice. Michael walked with purpose in the light of truth. God always guiding him.

Michael was born on April 23, 1955, in Carthage, NY, the son of...

Aug 29, 2023

Brownville – William E. “Billy” Sale, 29, of Gould Street passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in Watertown, New York.

Billy was born on August 2nd, 1994, in Merced, California, to Jeanna Cleveland and the late Kurtis Sale. He graduated from Harrisville Central School in 2012 and was taking college courses at the time of...

Aug 26, 2023

Carthage – John A. Warner, 52, passed away on August 26th, 2023, at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center after a battle with cancer.

John was born on August 8th, 1971, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late John and Jennie (Kayga) Warner.

John attended school at Waterford Kettering High School in Michigan. After relocating to New York, he...

Aug 24, 2023

CARTHAGE - Dr. Gerard Anthony Crawford II, MD, of 950 West St., died peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023, with his family at his side, while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

A Funeral Service will be held privately by his family. There will be no public calling hours....

Aug 23, 2023

CARTHAGE- Tina M. Gonio, 57, of Carthage; died peacefully on August 23, 2023, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY surrounded by her loving family.

Tina was born on July 13, 1966, in Watertown, NY to Robert E. & the late Judith M. (Scee) Marolf. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1984.

She...

Aug 23, 2023

Carthage – Gilbert C. Barlow Sr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, after being stricken at his residence.

Gilbert was born on June 23rd, 1951, in Gouverneur to the late Leon Barlow Sr. and Leona (Gordinier) Pennock. After attending Carthage Augustinian Academy, he went on to attend Modern Welding School in Albany.

Gilbert...

Aug 22, 2023

Watertown – Glenda A. Opeifa, 61, of Watertown, New York passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County with her loving daughter at her side.

Glenda was born on January 3rd, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Henry Webb and Betty Ann Spear.

Glenda loved to...

Aug 13, 2023

Carthage – Vincent R. Farney began his final journey on August 13th, 2023, while being cared for by Hospice of Jefferson County.

Vincent was born on January 3rd, 1925, in Beaver Falls, N.Y. He was the firstborn of the late Raymond and Lucille Yoder Forney. He was of Dutch and German descent resulting in the quick, honest,...

Aug 10, 2023

Carthage – Julieann “Ticky” Marie (Grupico) Ayres of Carthage passed away on August 10th, 2023, at Hospice of Jefferson County.

Julieann was born in Watertown, New York on November 8, 1940, the daughter of Ralph and Anna Grupico.

Julieann graduated from Watertown High School in 1957. After graduation, she remained in Watertown to be close...

Aug 7, 2023

BROWNVILLE – Karen S. Berry, 75, of Rice Road passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 7, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY with her family at her side.

Karen was born to the late Gordon J. & Ruth (Griffin) Straight on July 31, 1948, in Saranac Lake, New York. She graduated from Tupper...

Jul 29, 2023

CARTHAGE – Edwin J. Lawton Jr.,49, died peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 2:30 pm-4:00 pm in the Carthage Park Rec Building.

Edwin was born in Carthage on September 3,...

Jul 27, 2023

Carthage – Bruce N. Schermerhorn, 75, of South James Street passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023.

Bruce was born on August 21, 1947, to the late George and Ella (Bartell) Schermerhorn. He attended Carthage Central School District. Bruce joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and was honorably discharged on September 11, 1972.

Bruce retired...

Jul 26, 2023

Herrings – Dena A. Peters, 60, of 1st Street passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.

Dena was born to the late Dana and Marjorie (Russell) Dintaman on January 12th, 1963, in Plattsburgh, NY.

Dena graduated from Peru High School in 1981. Dena and her husband, Frederick, were married in Schuyler, NY...

Jul 17, 2023

Harrisville – Rebecca S. Gaucher, 43, of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Carthage Area Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1979, to the late David Cring and Susan (Fowler) Cring in Gouverneur, NY.

Rebecca graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1997. She was currently working as a cook at the...

Jul 15, 2023

Obituary for James Dewey Kirch

James Dewey Kirch, 62 years old, of Scituate RI, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Kent County Hospital after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his wife and children. Jim was the husband of Lori Ann (Dymek) Kirch for 35 years.

A...