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Marie S. Millard

Marie S. Millard

Feb 2, 2023

Marie S. Millard, 89, of S. James St. Carthage, passed away surrounded by her family and under the care of Lewis County Hospice on Thursday, February 2,2023 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville.

Marie was born July 17,1933 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Joseph and Moneera (Kmeid) Solomon. She was a...

Anita Teresa Sheets

Anita Teresa Sheets

Jan 30, 2023

Anita Teresa (Edwards) Sheets, age 56, of Carthage, NY was called home to Glory on January 30,2023.

Anita Sheets was born on February 14, 1966 in Monticello, FL, the daughter of John C. and Carolyn Edwards. She attended Madison County High School and joined the United States Army on January 6, 1985. She bravely served her country...

William H. Nier Sr.

William H. Nier Sr.

Jan 28, 2023

Carthage, NY

William H. Nier, Sr.,77, of the Sayre Road, passed away Saturday morning, January 28, 2023 in the comfort of his own home, while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Bill was born on August 22, 1945 in Watertown, the son of the late Clifford and Marion (Yaddow) Nier....

Jonas Scott Lacomb

Jonas Scott Lacomb

Jan 20, 2023

Jonas Scott LaComb, 39, of the Crowner Road, Carthage, was stricken suddenly and died early Friday morning, January 20, 2023 at his residence.

Jonas was born on March 26, 1983 in Carthage, the son of Joseph M. and Cindy S. (Schermerhorn) LaComb. He attended schools here in Carthage. He worked for Stephano's Pizza for 15 years helping...

Howard K. Shettleton

Howard K. Shettleton

Jan 17, 2023

Howard K. Shettleton,75, of Pinewood Drive, Black River, passed away on Tuesday, January 17,2023 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Howard was born on August 5,1947 in Carthage, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Clara B. (Trombley) Shettleton. He was a graduate of Carthage Central High School. He was a fire driver for the Carthage...

Donna A. Hodkinson

Donna A. Hodkinson

Jan 5, 2023

Donna A. Hodkinson, 80, of Pinewood Drive, Black River, passed away Thursday evening, January 5,2023 at the Carthage Area Hospital.

Donna was born October 22,1942 in Newton Falls, the daughter of the late Clifford and Jean (Demers) Saber. She was a 1960 graduate of Carthage Central High School.  She married James E. Hodkinson on January 14,1961 at...

Donald Wesley Furgison

Donald Wesley Furgison

Jan 3, 2023

Donald Furgison, 68, of Watertown passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 3, 2023.

Born into a farm family, Don was a member of the FFA in his early years and managed the farm on Rt. 12 for eight years after his father passed away in 1988. Later, Don and his wife bought...

Florence A. Sheltray

Florence A. Sheltray

Jan 2, 2023

Florence A. Sheltray, 82, of 222 State St., Carthage, died Monday evening, January 2,2023 at University Hospital, SUNY Health and Science Center in Syracuse after being stricken at her residence on December 14 th .

Florence was born July 24,1940 in the Town of Orange near Bath, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis and Louella (Brace)...

Fredrick R. Cook

Fredrick R. Cook

Jan 1, 2023

Fredrick R. Cook, 69, formerly of Route 3, Herrings, died Sunday, January 1,2023 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Fred was born March 4,1953 in Gouverneur, son of the late Donald and Vivian Cook Keith. He was a 1972 graduate of Gouverneur High School. Fred worked on several farms before joining the Army in 1980 and serving...

Elizabeth Anne Schroy

Elizabeth Anne Schroy

Dec 18, 2022

Elizabeth A. (Betty) Schroy, 88, of Northland Estates, Watertown passed away Sunday morning, December 18,2022 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown.

Betty was born July 13,1934 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Ernest "Dooley" and Nina (Parker) Kingsley. She was a graduate of Watertown High School.  She married Robert C. Schroy on October 7,1954 in Watertown. ...

Andrew D. Adner

Andrew D. Adner

Dec 14, 2022

Andrew D. Adner, 85, of Route 26, Deer River, passed away Wednesday evening, December 14,2022 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany following a brief illness.

Andy was born September 24,1937 in Lowville, the son of the late Robert and Carrie (Beck) Adner Sr. He entered the U.S. Army shortly after his education and served as a...

John M. Giovo

John M. Giovo

Dec 1, 2022

John M. Giovo, 76, of West End Ave, Carthage, passed away on Thursday morning, December 1,2022 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

John was born on May 16,1946 in Watertown, the son of the late Michael and Ilene (Gaines) Giovo. He attended schools in Adams, Carthage and graduated from Harrisville High School.   He married the former Cheryl...

Diane L. Knight

Diane L. Knight

Nov 29, 2022

Diane L. Knight, 75, of NYS Rt 126, Carthage died Tuesday evening, November 29,2022 at the Carthage Area Hospital.

Diane was born on October 22,1947 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Canell) Plumadore Sr. She was a graduate of Augustinian Academy in Carthage.  She married Charles J. Knight on June 15,1968 in Black...

Dexter D. Worden

Dexter D. Worden

Nov 26, 2022

Dexter D. Worden, 84, of 24006 Pennock Road, Great Bend, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Dexter was born June 15,1938 in West Carthage, the son of the late Stanley E. and Grace E. (McCartha) Worden. He attended school in West Carthage. He married the former Sandra E. Thomas on February...

Doris E. Congdon

Doris E. Congdon

Nov 24, 2022

Doris E. Congdon, 93, of Carthage, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 24,2022 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville.

Doris was born on November 19,1929 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Glenn and Agnes (Leonard) Hall.  She married Elmer L. Congdon on December 29,1947 in Gouverneur.  She and her...

David M. Kilbourn

David M. Kilbourn

Nov 24, 2022

David M. "Randy" Kilbourn, 74, of Carthage, passed away at University Hospital in Syracuse on November 24, 2022, after a difficult brief illness.

Born October 31, 1948, in Carthage to the late Charles and Freida (Burr) Kilbourn, he was a 1968 graduate of Carthage High School. He started working at age 13 and was always proud of...

Laurie L. Countryman

Laurie L. Countryman

Nov 22, 2022

Laurie L. Countryman, 54, of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, surrounded by her family at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Laurie was born on July 4,1968 in Lowville, the daughter of Malcolm and Sharon (Myers) Campbell. She was a 1986 graduate of Carthage Central High School. She married Rickie E. Countryman on December 4,1992...

Arnett L. Church

Arnett L. Church

Nov 14, 2022

Arnett "Bud" Church, 80, of Carthage, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 14, 2022.  Bud was born in Herndon, West Virginia, to Elliot Church and Eva Trogdon Church.

Bud was employed in the transportation department at Carthage Central School District, followed by self-employment as an over-the-road trucker, retiring in 2005....

Janelle Annalee Cruz

Janelle Annalee Cruz

Nov 12, 2022

Janelle Annalee Cruz, Staff Sergeant (Retired) 41 of Whittaker Road, Carthage, passed away after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY.

Janelle was born March 5, 1981, in Superior, Montana, the daughter of Mark C. and Jody A. (Creps) Jarvi. She attended school in Bowling Green,...

Rita J. Romeo

Rita J. Romeo

Nov 4, 2022

Rita J. Romeo, 67, of Co. Rt 47, Carthage, passed away early Friday morning, November 4,2022 at Carthage Area Hospital following a brief illness.

Rita was born July 19,1955 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Gerald and Ruth (Stevens) Garvin. She was a 1973 graduate of Copenhagen Central School and later attended Canton. She was previously...