Sharon M. Schermerhorn
Nov 16, 2025
Sharon M. (Gokey) Schermerhorn
Lowville- Sharon M. Schermerhorn, 79, formerly of Texas Road in Carthage, died peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville.
Born in Utica, NY on December 28, 1945, Sharon was the daughter of the late Telesphore...
Tobias Houppert
Oct 30, 2025
Tobias Joseph Houppert
February 12, 1982 – October 30, 2025
Tobias "Toby" Houppert, 43, passed away on October 30, 2025, after a brief stay at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born on February 12, 1982, Toby was the beloved son of John and...
Belva Ruth Hall
Oct 28, 2025
Belva Ruth Hall, who died peacefully on the evening of October 28, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family.
In accordance with her wishes, private family services will be held, and she will be laid to rest in the Evans Mills Cemetery.
Belva was born on May 5, 1933, in Hounsfield...
Sandra "Sandy" A. Cannan
Oct 24, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Sandra "Sandy" Cannan, who died peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY, at the age of 54.
Per her wishes, there will be no formal services. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Born on September 13,...
Margaret A. (Archer) Garris
Oct 22, 2025
Margaret A. (Archer) Garris, age 92, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on October 22, 2025. She was living in Savannah, Georgia at the time, with her daughter. Margaret was born in Pinkney, New York on January 9, 1933, and spent her childhood in Champion, New York.
Margaret leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter,...
Gus A. Becker Jr.
Oct 21, 2025
Ogdensburg- Gus A. Becker Jr., who passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening October 21st, 2025, at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center under the care of hospice. He was 93 years old and resided in Ogdensburg, NY, formerly of Laredo, Texas. Gus was surrounded by his devoted wife, Beverly, and his loving extended family. He will be remembered as a beloved...
Mona R. Thomas
Oct 13, 2025
Carthage- Mona R. Ventiquattro Thomas, age 72, passed away peacefully on early morning Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, under the compassionate care of her loving husband Bill and family.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, located at 518 State...
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...
