Obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

NATURAL BRIDGE - David Lyle Simser, 65, of Old State Road, died on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Natural Bridge, NY.

He was born on January 3, 1958, in Carthage to Lyle A. & Mary Jean (Andress) Simser. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1976 and served in the United States Navy from 1976-1977. He later...

Oct 13, 2023

HARRISVILLE – Don Norbert O’Brien, 80, of Harrisville, passed away on Friday, October 13th, 2023, at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg where he had been a patient for a short time.

Don was born on October 25, 1942, in Watertown, New York, to the late Norbert “Bob” and Mary (Fleming) O’Brien.  He graduated from Sackets Harbor Central...

Oct 12, 2023

Carthage, NY – Shawn Roy Cummins, 35, of State Route 26 died early Thursday Evening, at the Carthage Area Hospital on October 12, 2023, from injuries he sustained in a work-related automobile accident on State Route 3 in the town of Diana.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 4-7pm at the Lundy...

Oct 12, 2023

Paul Henry Martin

Watertown, NY – Paul H. Martin, 73, died peacefully at the Samaritan Medical Center on Thursday Evening, October 12, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Irving “Buddy” & Harriet (Hall) Martin. Paul grew up in Freeport, Long Island along with his five siblings.

Per...

Oct 10, 2023

Watertown, NY – Billie L. VanDyke, 65, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 27, 1958, in Gloversville, NY to the late Robert Dewitt & Marie A. (Spann) VanDyke. She graduated from Lowville Academy in 1976. She worked on Watertown Public Square at North Country Customs where she did embroidery.

Oct 8, 2023

Carthage – Kevin Buckley, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 8th, 2023, at home with his loving children by his side under the care of Hospice.

He was born on September 28, 1956, in Watertown, New York to the late Robert & Madeline (Doolittle) Buckley.  He graduated from General Brown High School in 1974, he...

Oct 8, 2023

Carthage – Bernard “Bernie” G. Plopper Jr., 87, of Carthage, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, October 8th, 2023, at the Carthage Area Hospital after a hard battle with cancer, with his loving wife and children by his side.

Bernard was born on May 8th, 1936, in Deer River, New York, to the late Glenn...

Oct 7, 2023

CARTHAGE- October 7, 2023, Raymond Douglas O’Brien, 82, of Carthage, NY passed away peacefully with his sons at his bedside at Hospice of Jefferson County after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Ray lived with his companion for the last 14 years, Jeanne Staplin Fuller at 410 South Washington Street in Carthage, NY.  Jeanne provided love, compassion, and...

Oct 4, 2023

CARTHAGE- Timothy M. Boyle, age 74, formerly of De Peyster, NY died peacefully early morning on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Bethany Gardens in Rome, NY under the care of hospice and his family. He was born on March 3, 1949, in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Lawrence & Louise (Howard) Boyle. He married Paula L. Hutton...

Sep 30, 2023

Deferiet - Martie Elliot-O’Hara, 49, of Deferiet passed away on September 30th, 2023, after a long, hard battle with addiction.

Martie was born on April 3rd, 1974, in Watertown, New York, to Marshall Elliott and Cherie (Reynolds) Ransome. She attended Watertown City School District and obtained her GED some years after leaving school.

Martie cared...

Sep 27, 2023

Carthage - Maria “Mary” Varney, 77, of N. Main Street passed away peacefully on the evening of September 27th, 2023, at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Maria was born on November 2nd, 1945, in Glens Falls, New York, the daughter of the late John Signor and Madeline Butler. She graduated from Hudson Falls High School...

Sep 24, 2023

Natural Bridge – Terry Mono, 73, of Natural Bridge passed away on September 24, 2023, at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing after being a patient for over a year.

Terry was born on May 14th, 1950, to the late Gale and Ida (Gadbaw) Mono in Carthage, NY. After attending Carthage Central School, Terry was drafted into...

Sep 22, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles A. Taylor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 22, 2023

WEST CARTHAGE- Robert “Bob” C. Grant, aka "DocBob", 47, of North Broad Street passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 14, 1976, in Rockville Centre, New York to Clinton Paul Grant & the Late Cynthia Sanders Grant. He graduated from East Rockaway High School.

He was a former firefighter...

Sep 14, 2023

ADAMS – Mary C. Demianenko, 91, of East Church Street in Adams, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Adams United Methodist Church located at 36 E. Church St, Adams, NY 13605. A reception will follow...

Sep 14, 2023

Richville- Albert J. Hull, age 77, died peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born on September 18, 1945, in Gouverneur, New York to the late Albert & Anita Hull. He graduated from Indian River High School in 1964 and then enlisted and served honorably in the United...

Sep 11, 2023

CARTHAGE- Christine A. Stenoski, 59, of the Staie Rd. passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.

Services will be held privately by her family.

She was born on October 24, 1963, in Carthage, New York to the late Leo & Leona (Lawton) Doyle.  Christine attended Carthage...

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...