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Maureen A. Gates

Maureen A. Gates

Jan 27, 2021

Maureen A. Gates, 83, formerly of Watertown, died Wednesday morning, January 27, 2021 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Carthage where she has resided since December of 2018.

Maureen was born on January 15, 1938 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Charles Clifford and Mary (Genito) Gates. She was a 1955 graduate of Carthage...

Harold E. Barlow

Harold E. Barlow

Jan 26, 2021

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Harold E. Barlow, 83, of 306 West St., Carthage passed on Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where he was a patient for two weeks.

Harold was born on January 2, 1938 in Carthage, the fine son of the late Harry and Geneva (Holmes) Barlow....

Gordon W. Dawes

Gordon W. Dawes

Jan 25, 2021

Gordon Weeks Dawes, formerly of Savannah, GA, went to be with the Lord the evening of January 25 th while hospitalized at Carthage Area Hospital.

Born in Nash County, NC in December of 1932 to Gordon W. Dawes Sr. and Lucy (Joyner) Dawes. Gordon went on to graduate from Coopers High School in 1950. He served in...

Elva L. Smith

Elva L. Smith

Jan 24, 2021

Elva L. Smith, 85, of Carthage, died Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing where she has resided since October.

Elva was born on February 16, 1935 in Champion, the twin daughter of the late Sherman and Amelia (Williams) Allen.  She was a 1953 graduate of Carthage High School. She married...

Rayne Elizabeth Stokes

Rayne Elizabeth Stokes

Jan 22, 2021

On the 22nd of January, 2021, the most beautiful soul was taken from us and the world. Rayne Elizabeth Stokes was 19 years old, born in Watertown, NY on August 6, 2001. She graduated from Carthage Senior High School in 2019. She was active in sports and selected to be on the Varsity Cheer Squad. She was a beloved...

Gregory David Durant

Gregory David Durant

Jan 13, 2021

Gregory David Durant, 52, of 1042 Alexandria St. Carthage, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home in Carthage from complications due to COVID-19.

Gregory was born on August 30, 1968 in Carthage, the son of Daniel E. and the late Virginia D. (Clemons) Durant. He was a 1988 graduate of Carthage Central High School. Following graduation,...

James Ld Barnum

James Ld Barnum

Jan 11, 2021

COPENHAGEN, N.Y.- James "Jim" LD Barnum, 68, of 9729 Watson Road, Copenhagen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, January 11, 2021 at his residence after being suddenly stricken.

Jim was born on January 28, 1952 in Lowville, the son of Alice (Makuch) Barnum and the late LD Barnum Jr. He attended local schools and for many years...

Robert W. Blaschke

Robert W. Blaschke

Jan 5, 2021

Robert W. Blaschke, 85, of 843 Alexandria St. Carthage, died Tuesday afternoon, January 5, 2021 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg from complications from COVID-19.

Bob was born on January 2, 1936 in Bristol, Connecticut, the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Maieski) Blaschke. He was a graduate of Bristol High School. Bob served during...

Joann O. Marrocco

Joann O. Marrocco

Jan 1, 2021

Joann O. Marrocco,88, of 43800 Main St. Natural Bridge, died peacefully on Friday evening, January 1, 2021 at her home in Natural Bridge where she was surrounded by her family.

Joann was born on March 8, 1932 in Lewisburg, Town of Wilna, the daughter of the late Leland and Josephine (Crowner) Blanchard. She was a graduate of...

Francis H. Sech

Francis H. Sech

Dec 29, 2020

Francis H. Sech, 89, of 34000 Lamb Road, Champion, passed away on December 29, 2020, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family due to complications of diabetes.

Francis was born March 24, 1931 in the Town of Wilna, son of the late Joseph and Sophia Dizen Sech.

He married the love of his...

Loova "Susan" Wooledge

Loova "Susan" Wooledge

Dec 29, 2020

Loova M. "Susan" Wooledge, 82, formerly of Carthage, died Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 at the Pontiac Nursing Home in Oswego where she has resided for three years.

Susan was born on February 24, 1938 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Mae (Evans) Forbes. She was raised by her mother and was a graduate of Watertown...

Henry E. Bailey

Henry E. Bailey

Dec 28, 2020

Henry E. Bailey, 50, of 28 Wilna Ave. Deferiet, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home after being stricken.

Henry was born on September 5, 1970 in Meadville, PA, the son of the late Charles C. and Carrie L. (Geer) Bailey. He was a resident of the Children's Home in Watertown for several years. He started...

Douglas J. Hebert

Douglas J. Hebert

Dec 24, 2020

Douglas J. Hebert, 67, of 32000 NYS Rt.12, Copenhagen, died early Thursday morning, December 24, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he was a patient for one week.

Doug was born on August 20, 1953 in Watertown, son of the late Gerald E. and Cecelia F. (Bickford) Hebert. He was a graduate of Carthage Central...

Michael F. Hoffman Sr.

Michael F. Hoffman Sr.

Dec 19, 2020

Michael F. Hoffman, Sr., 57, of Erwin St., Boonville, died Saturday morning, December 19, 2020 at University Hospital SUNY Upstate in Syracuse.

Michael was born on December 24, 1962 in Carthage, the son of the late Francis W. and Betty J. (Patnode) Hoffman. He attended school in Harrisville. He is married to the former Christina A. Bresett...

Marilyn A. Prince

Marilyn A. Prince

Dec 16, 2020

Marilyn A. Prince, 89, formerly of 844 Alexandria St., Carthage, died Wednesday evening, December 16, 2020 at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Marilyn was born on May 23, 1931 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Royal and Mary (Wheeler) Prince. She was a 1948 graduate of Augustinian Academy. She had a 40 career with...

Richard "Mark" Spaulding

Richard "Mark" Spaulding

Dec 12, 2020

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Dr. Richard "Mark" Spaulding, 59, of State Route 342, died suddenly after being stricken at his home on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Black River.

Dr. Mark was born on January 20, 1961 in Carthage, the son of the late Robert G. and Marjorie (Fleming) Spaulding Jr. He was a 1979 graduate of...

Patricia Gagnon

Patricia Gagnon

Dec 4, 2020

Patricia E. Gagnon, 85, of 34726 NYS Rt. 26, Carthage, died Friday morning, December 4, 2020 at her home where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Patricia was born on March 26, 1935 in Great Bend, the daughter of the late Harold and Rosella (Ashlaw) Lewis. She was a graduate...

Donna Jane Hollenbeck

Donna Jane Hollenbeck

Dec 3, 2020

Donna Jane Hallenbeck, 72, of 63 Madison St., West Carthage, died Thursday evening, December 3, 2020 in the Emergency Room of the Carthage Area Hospital after being stricken at her apartment.

Donna was born on January 16, 1948 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Betty Jane (Noyes) LaComb. She was a 1966 graduate...

Doris E. Snyder

Doris E. Snyder

Nov 24, 2020

Doris E. Snyder, 90, formerly of 35 Wilna Ave, Deferiet, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 while under the care of her family and U of R Homecare Hospice.

Doris was born on September 24, 1930 in Deferiet, the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Edith M. (Blake) Ward. She was a 1949 graduate of Augustinian Academy...

Alan J. Sylver

Alan J. Sylver

Nov 14, 2020

Alan J. Sylver, a life-long resident and local businessman of the Carthage, NY community died on November 14, 2020 at the age of 66. Alan was tragically diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer on August 19, 2020. The disease moved swiftly, taking him just shy of three months after diagnosis.

Alan is survived by his wife, Suzanne...