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Sabrina Marie Jenne

Sabrina Marie Jenne

May 30, 2026

Philadelphia — Sabrina Marie Jenne, 48, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 18, 1977, in Gouverneur, NY, to Jean McEathron.

Per her wishes, services will be held privately by her family. 

Sabrina...

James D. Norris

James D. Norris

May 20, 2026

James ("Jim") D. Norris passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County at Ellis Farm, Watertown, New York.

Jim was born on May 4, 1930, in Watertown, New York, being the middle son of Bernard C. Norris and Lucille Longton Norris. He attended local public schools, including...

Rosemary LaJoy

Rosemary LaJoy

May 20, 2026

Rosemary LaJoy, age 74, passed away at the home of her devoted daughter Tessy Middlemiss in Ogdensburg, NY on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family and was under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Rose will be missed by all.

Rose was born in Ogdensburg on September 12, 1951 to her parents, Teresa (Robinson)...

Lonnie E. Dayton

Lonnie E. Dayton

May 14, 2026

Lonnie Dayton, age 78 years old, of Carthage, New York. Entered eternal rest May 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Kathleen Dayton, and his brothers, Charles and Jerry Dayton.

He is survived by his brother, Danny Dayton, and his children, Christina (Wil) Mundy, Jonathan (Lena) Dayton, and Theresa Goff, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Lonnie...

Donald H. Brown

Donald H. Brown

May 14, 2026

CARTHAGE- Donald H. Brown, 91, formerly of Black River, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning May 14, 2026, at his daughter’s home.

Donald was born on June 6, 1934, in West Carthage to the late Clarke William and Edith Louise (Dangel) Brown. A 1952 graduate of West Carthage High School, he married Patricia C. “Patty” Fetterman on September 26, 1975. They...

Joseph A. Guenet Sr.

Joseph A. Guenet Sr.

May 1, 2026

WATERTOWN- Joseph A. Guenet Sr., 78, who passed away at his home on Friday, May 1st.

Joseph was born on August 24, 1947, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, to the late Joseph Edward and Marie Lucie Cecile (Joyal) Guenet. He graduated from Coventry High School and married Virginia D. Dutch on July 24, 1972. The couple lived in Rhode Island and...

Hannah H. Cook

Hannah H. Cook

Apr 17, 2026

Hannah H. Cook, 89, of Cole Road, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County in Watertown, NY.

Hannah was born in Parish, NY, where her father, a doctor, had his practice. Her mother was a former hospital nurse. Three years later, a younger sister joined their family. When Hannah’s father volunteered to...

Bonnie J. (Mallette) Detwiler

Bonnie J. (Mallette) Detwiler

Apr 9, 2026

Bonnie J. Detwiler, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9,2026 at Samaritan Summit Village surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 25,1936 in Sangerfield, NY, to the late Alaric J. and Bonnie Belle (Betts) Jackson Sr., Bonnie was a 1954 graduate of Carthage High School. A marriage to Francis Mallette ended in divorce.

Bonnie had a fulfilling career as a...

Tammy Jo Schneeberger

Tammy Jo Schneeberger

Mar 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Tammy Jo Schneeberger, age 59, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 30, 2026.

Originally from Lowville and most recently residing in Hopkins, South Carolina, Tammy was the daughter of Allan and Nina Schneeberger and a proud graduate of the Lowville Academy Class...

Eleanor A. Cassoni

Eleanor A. Cassoni

Mar 17, 2026

West Carthage – Eleanor A. Cassoni, 88, formerly of 63 Madison St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter Margaret and son-in-law Greg’s home, under the care of her loving family and Jefferson County Hospice.

Born in Canton on February 9, 1938, she was one of 14 children of the late Charles and Katheryn (Burke) Ames. Eleanor...

Thomas Jackson

Thomas Jackson

Mar 16, 2026

Carthage—Thomas Jackson, age 63, of Boyd Rd., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

In keeping with his wishes, services will be held privately by his family.

Thomas was born on November 19, 1962, to George Wilfred and Velma Violet (Simmons) Jackson. He was a graduate of Beaver River...

Joseph F. Brady

Joseph F. Brady

Mar 10, 2026



CARTHAGE- Joseph Frederick Brady, 90, formerly of Alexandria Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born on November 4, 1935, in Lewisburg, New York, he was the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Downing) Brady. A graduate of Carthage High School, Joe proudly served in the United States Army from 1955...

William C. Thomas

William C. Thomas

Mar 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of William C. “Bill” Thomas, age 69, who passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Carthage on May 27, 1956, to the late Kenneth W. and Emily (Doolen) Thomas, Bill was a 1974 graduate of Carthage...

Brian K. Schmidt

Brian K. Schmidt

Feb 26, 2026

WATERTOWN- Brian Kurt Schmidt, age 69, born March 2, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully. He was the beloved son of Florence Monroe Schmidt and Henry Gustaff Schmidt.

Brian was the third of four children. He was preceded in birth by his brother Michael Schmidt and Michael’s wife Annette, as well as his sister Elizabeth Bouchard, and was followed by...

Alice M. Barnum

Alice M. Barnum

Feb 1, 2026



Alice M. Barnum, 94, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 1, 2026, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm, Watertown, NY, with her daughter, Ann, at her bedside. She was born in Montague, NY, on September 14, 1931, the daughter of Jacob and Paiza (Repak) Makuch. She lived with her family on...

Peter Liberatos

Peter Liberatos

Feb 1, 2026

Peter Liberatos of Watertown, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at Crouse Hospital at the age of 76.

Born October 15th, 1949, in Carthage, NY to Harry and Julia (Tanoury) Liberatos, he was a 1968 graduate of Carthage Central School, a 1969 graduate of The Manlius School, and attended the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. In both high...

Tamara L. Lalone

Tamara L. Lalone

Jan 31, 2026



WEST CARTHAGE- Tamara L. “Tami” Lalone, who passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 31st, 2026, at the age of 77.

She was born on June 22, 1948, in Carthage, the daughter of the late William C. Canell, Sr., and Lorna J. (Christman) Canell. She graduated from school in Carthage in 1970. A devoted homemaker, but above all, she cherished the...

Claire Kenneth Barnhardt II.

Claire Kenneth Barnhardt II.

Jan 29, 2026

POTSDAM- Claire Kenneth Barnhardt II. age 55, formerly of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

He was born on August 14, 1970, in Carthage, New York, to the late Claire "Red" and Ruth (Camidge) Barnhardt. He attended Potsdam High School and was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mona R. Ventiquattro Thomas.

Claire enjoyed listening to...

Norma A. Monnat

Norma A. Monnat

Jan 21, 2026

Norma Monnat, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, at the age of 93.

Norma was born on August 1, 1932, in Croghan, the daughter of the late Alvin and Erma (Kloster) Boliver. She attended Father Leo Memorial School and married Stanley F. Monnat on June 25, 1955, at St. Anthony's Church in Indian River. A devoted homemaker,...

Joseph M. Powell, Jr.

Joseph M. Powell, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

CARTHAGE — Joseph Powell Jr., 85, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Brenda, and his family.

Joe was born on August 15, 1940, in Carthage to the late Joseph Powell Sr. and Dorothy (Narrows) Powell. He attended Deferiet Elementary School and Carthage High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in...