Sonja E. Lea Higman
Oct 11, 2025
CLAY-Sonja E. Lea Higman, formerly of Carthage, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home in Clay, NY, under the compassionate care of her loving family, and Hospice.
Born on December 5, 1940, in Ogdensburg, NY, Sonja was the daughter of the late James and Eunice (White) Cryderman. She graduated from Lisbon Central...
Byron "Pete" Cyril Kempney
Oct 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Byron "Pete" Kempney, who peacefully departed this life at his home in Carthage on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 21, 1941, he was the son of the late Cyril Joseph and Hannah (Flood) Kempney.
Pete attended Carthage Augustinian Academy...
Terry R. Brown
Sep 30, 2025
COPENHAGEN- We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Terry R. Brown, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 73 in Syracuse, NY.
Terry was born on May 1, 1952, in Lowville, NY, to the late Frederick J. and Barb A. (Cota) Brown. He graduated in 1971 from Copenhagen Central...
Glen Douglas Harden
Sep 23, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Glen Douglas Harden, who peacefully departed on September 23, 2025, at the age of 54.
Glen was born on February 3, 1971, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Fred M. Jr. and Margaret (Simmons) Harden. He married Angela Peck on April 15, 1995, and was a loving and...
Karen S. Burke
Sep 17, 2025
CARTHAGE- Karen S. Burke, 78, who passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. She resided on Jackson II. Rd, Carthage.
Karen was born on February 15, 1947, in Carthage, the daughter of the late Doug & Evelyn (Johnson) Ward. She married Lynn R. Burke on August 22, 1964, in Carthage. Lynn,...
Diane Marie Toepfer
Sep 8, 2025
Obituary for Diane Marie Toepfer
Diane Marie Toepfer, age 66, formerly of West Carthage, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born in Carthage, New York, on March 2, 1959, to Kenneth Keefer and Agnes Moroughan Keefer. She was married to Allan Toepfer for 28 years.
Diane was a Realtor for...
Kathleen M. Turner
Sep 4, 2025
Kathleen M. (Buckingham) Turner
1960 – 2025
Cathy Turner, age 65, of Calcium, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Richard J. and Genevieve T. (Ablan) Buckingham was born on February 20, 1960, in Watertown, New...
John H. Foley
Aug 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John H. Foley, who died on Wednesday afternoon, August 27, 2025, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, at the age of 98. John was formerly of NYS Route 3.
John was born on December 22, 1926, in Sackets Harbor at Madison Barracks, to the...
Ronald R. Roch
Aug 17, 2025
Ronald R. Roch
June 12, 1930 –August 17, 2025
Ronald 'Coach' Roch, 95, a former resident of North Syracuse, NY; Carthage, NY; and Zephyrhills, FL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, embraced by loved ones.
Born in Carthage to the late Leslie and Marie (Oliveira) Roch, Ron grew up in...
Emily M. Blaschke
Aug 6, 2025
CARTHAGE- Emily M. (Watson) Blaschke, 86, formerly of Alexandria St., Carthage, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 6, 2025, under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on July 30, 1939, in Carthage, New York, to the late Floyd Harry & Ruth Marline (Greenwood) Watson. She graduated from Carthage High School. She married...
Janine M. (Gardner) Maccallum
Aug 5, 2025
Janine M. (Gardner) MacCallum
1964 – 2025
Janine M. (Gardner) MacCallum, 60, of St. Petersburg, Florida; passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born on December 1st, 1964, in Carthage, NY to William Gardner and the late Susan White.
Janine...
Mona Lou Paragon
Aug 4, 2025
Mona Lou (Rowsam) Paragon
1937 – 2025
Mona Lou (Rowsam) Paragon was born May 7th, 1937, in Lowville, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Lou Emma Rowsam Sr. She graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1955 and after graduation moved to Springfield Mass. to work with crippled children at...
Edith R. Martin
Jul 15, 2025
Edith "Edie" Ruth Martin (West Carthage, NY) February 3, 1936 – July 15, 2025
With deepest love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Edith Ruth Martin (Simmons), who went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2025, at the age of 89. She passed peacefully at the...
Ralph E. Bowman
Jul 4, 2025
WEST CARTHAGE- Ralph E. Bowman, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Summit Samaritan Senior Village. He was born on November 9, 1935, in Watertown, NY to the late Leslie E. & Ruth M. (Favret) Bowman. Ralph graduated from Carthage High School; he then went on to business school. He proudly served in the United...
Suzanne Louise Clark
Jul 2, 2025
Suzanne Louise Clark
May 19, 1949 - July 2, 2025
Suzanne Louise Clark, 76, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, Watertown, NY.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 am at the Bezanilla-McGraw...
Raffee G. Ellis
Jun 21, 2025
RAFFEE G. (RAFF) ELLIS
April 26, 1931 – June 21, 2025
Raffee G. (Raff) Ellis, 94, of Altamonte Springs, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 21 after a brief illness.
Born in Watertown, New York, on April 26, 1931, Raff was raised in Carthage, New York, where he graduated...
Jack E. Ritz
Jun 3, 2025
Harrisville- Jack E. Ritz, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. He was born on April 16, 1938, at home in Harrisville, NY, to the late Edward & Iona (LaParr) Ritz. He graduated from Harrisville High School.
He married Joy Elaine (Mulvaney) on June 22, 1957, in Carthage....
Lawrence A. "Larry" Hall Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
West Carthage- Lawrence A. "Larry" Hall, Jr.
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Lawrence A. "Larry" Hall Jr., who passed away peacefully in Vero Beach, Florida on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Larry was born on October 10, 1948, to the late Lawrence A. Hall Sr. and Doris S....
Emily P. Vogt
May 29, 2025
Carthage – Emily P. Vogt, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. Born on May 11, 1938, in West Carthage, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank T. and Mary C. (Smith) Boulio.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 PM...
Frank Joseph Avallone Jr.
May 28, 2025
Frank Joseph Avallone Jr., born October 4, 1948, was called to heaven on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the age of 76. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, Godfather, friend to all, and patriot, Frank leaves behind a legacy of love and service.
Born in Carthage, New York to Frank Joseph Avallone and Josephine Lucy...
