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Mona Lou Paragon

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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...

Stephanie Marie Mcintyre

Stephanie Marie Mcintyre

May 16, 2025

Stephanie Marie McIntyre, age 33, of Watertown, NY, peacefully passed away on Friday evening, May 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving parents.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 320 W. Lynde Street, Watertown, NY. Visitation will take place prior to the...

Patrick Michael Mckenna

Patrick Michael Mckenna

May 13, 2025

Patrick Michael McKenna

Patrick Michael McKenna, 65, of County Route 47, Carthage, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born on April 5, 1960, in Plattsburgh, NY, Patrick was the son of the late Candace...

George Earl Hall

George Earl Hall

May 11, 2025

CARTHAGE- George Earl Hall, 77, of Limburg Forks Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the Crouse Hospital  in Syracuse, NY.

His services will be held privately by his family, he will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery in Beaver Falls, with the Rev. Todd Thibault, Pastor officiating.

He was...

Cecelia M. "Cheech" Furgison

Cecelia M. "Cheech" Furgison

May 11, 2025

COPENHAGEN-Cecelia M. "Cheech" Furgison, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.  She was born on November 10, 1962, in Glens Falls, New York, to the Late Merrick A. Graham, Jr., and Cecelia (Leviker) Graham. She graduated from Copenhagen Central School in 1980.

A visitation will be held...

Gwendolyn L. Washburn

Gwendolyn L. Washburn

May 11, 2025

Gwendolyn Lorene Washburn

1934 -2025

Gwendolyn Lorene (Bridge) Washburn, who peacefully departed at the age of 91. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lyle and Corlean (Corey) Bridge, and a lifelong resident of Carthage, NY.

Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her former husband, Kenneth...

Raymond A. Gregory

Raymond A. Gregory

May 5, 2025

Harrisville- Raymond A. Gregory, 75, of Lake Bonaparte, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025, while under care at Roswell Park Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, with his loving wife and son by his side.

Raymond was born on November 5th, 1949, in Watertown, NY, the son of the late Raymond H. Gregory and Patricia (Post)...

Jee Y. Fineout

Jee Y. Fineout

Apr 26, 2025

GREAT BEND- Jee Y. Fineout, 73, formerly of Daegu, South Korea, died peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 10:30 am-11:30 am at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home at 518 State Street, Carthage NY 13619.

She was born on June 7, 1951, in South Korea....

Jean B. Gaspa Szalach

Jean B. Gaspa Szalach

Apr 17, 2025

CARTHAGE- Jean B. Szalach (formerly Gaspa), 85, of Carthage, NY, died peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, under the care of her loving husband, Stephen and Lewis County Hospice. Born in Utica, on August 27, 1939, Jean was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Gluchowski) Kennedy. She was raised and educated in Utica,...

Alfreda M. Ellis

Alfreda M. Ellis

Apr 5, 2025

Alfreda M. Ellis

November 27, 1934 – April 5, 2025

Alfreda M. Ellis, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2025, in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Alfreda was born on November 27, 1934, in Carthage, New York, to Toufee Traad Ellis (Kamide) and Angele Hobeiche Ellis. She was the...

Todd Fuentes

Todd Fuentes

Mar 31, 2025

West Carthage- Todd Fuentes, 55, of Main Street, a cherished son, brother, husband, father, step-father, grandfather, and friend. He tragically passed away early morning on Monday, March 31, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

There are no services scheduled for Todd at this time, a celebration of life will be held at a later...

Philip Ado Zando

Philip Ado Zando

Mar 30, 2025

Philip Ado Zando, 84, of Auburn, Maine and formerly of Deferiet, New York, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 30, 2025, at St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion in Lewiston, Maine, where he had been a resident for four weeks. Philip had recently been diagnosed with leukemia.

Philip was born on May 26, 1940 in Watertown, New...