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Paul Howard Clarke Sr.

Paul Howard Clarke Sr.

Jan 19, 2020

After a life lived in service to others, Paul Howard Clarke, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 19 th , 2020, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born July 8 th , 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to T. Howard and Thelma Clarke, Paul made his way to the US Army where...

Thomas Michael Osterhaudt

Thomas Michael Osterhaudt

Jan 11, 2020

Thomas Michael Osterhoudt, 32, of 13918 North St., Adams Center, died Saturday evening, January 11, 2020 in the Emergency Room at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown after being stricken.

Thomas was born on March 9, 1987 in Carthage, the son of James and Eileen (Putman) Osterhoudt. He attended schools in Carthage and Camden. He moved to South...

Thomas P. Hutchins

Thomas P. Hutchins

Jan 8, 2020

Thomas P. Hutchins, 77, of 335 S. Washington St., Carthage, died Wednesday morning, January 8, 2020 at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown.

Thomas was born on November 25, 1942 in Carthage, the son of the late Henry and Mary Agnes (Sullivan) Hutchins. He attended school in Carthage. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War....

Scott L. Benson

Scott L. Benson

Dec 5, 2019

Scott L. Benson, 49, of 317 S. Washington St., Carthage died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

Scott was born June 27, 1970 in Watertown, the son of Vern and Cathy (Huston) Benson. He was passionate about sports and he excelled being a athlete playing football, baseball and basketball at Carthage Central...

Margaret Mary Young

Margaret Mary Young

Dec 3, 2019

Margaret Mary Young, 76, of West Side Terrace, West Carthage, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

Margaret was born July 31, 1943 in Lowville, daughter of the late Woodrow and Mary (Kelly) Strife. She was a graduate of Father Leo Memorial High School of Croghan. After receiving her License in Practical Nursing...

Carlton "Buddy" Shettleton

Carlton "Buddy" Shettleton

Dec 3, 2019

Carlton H. "Buddy" Shettleton, 90, of 64 Riverside Drive, Deferiet, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the Emergency Room of the Carthage Area Hospital.

Carlton was born on May 23, 1929 in Carthage, the son of the late Howard and Alice (Wells) Shettleton.  He served in the Army with the 808 Military Police during the Korean War...

Ronald J. Novak

Ronald J. Novak

Nov 19, 2019

Ronald J. Novak, 71, of Carthage, died early Tuesday morning, November 19, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

R.J. was born on March 19, 1948 in Utica, the son of the late Karl and Helen (Zalinska) Novak. He was a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Utica. In 1971, he received his Bachelor of...

Deane Lawrence Plumadore

Deane Lawrence Plumadore

Nov 18, 2019

Deane L. Plumadore, 72, of State Rt. 126, Watertown, died Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Deane was born on October 22, 1947 in Watertown, the son of the late Anthony and Lillian (Canell) Plumadore Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Carthage Central High School. He joined the Air Force following...

John Israel Paradise

John Israel Paradise

Nov 12, 2019

John Israel Paradise, 72, of Carthage, NY passed peacefully away on November 12, 2019, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Mr. Paradise, son of Israel J. Paradis [sic] and Teresa A. Judware Paradise, was born November 30, in 1946 in Suffern, NY, the same birthdate as his mother and his son...

Shari A. Mcbride

Shari A. Mcbride

Nov 12, 2019

Shari A. McBride, 62, of 19390 Minkler Road, Adams Center, died early Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019 at her home where she was under the care of her family, Hospice of Jefferson County and her lifelong friends, Cathy Good and Maryellen Thomes.

Shari was born on October 7, 1957 in Carthage, the daughter of Roger E. and...

Trudy L. Andrus

Trudy L. Andrus

Oct 20, 2019

Trudy L. Andrus, 72, passed away early Sunday morning, October 20th, 2019 surrounded by loved ones in Carthage, NY.

Trudy was born on September 4, 1947 in Alexandria Bay, one of eight children of Dorothy I Baker and Jeddie I Pitre of Munns Corners. She was united in marriage to Harvey Andrus on June 3, 1978. Harvey...

Gary R. Paul

Gary R. Paul

Oct 13, 2019

Gary R. Paul, 77, of 5900 NE 14 th Lane, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2019 while under the care of Catholic Hospice at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Gary was born on April 29, 1942, the son of Lemuel Russell Paul and Geraldine Desrosiers Paul. Gary was a 1959...

Jeffrey S. Johnson

Jeffrey S. Johnson

Oct 5, 2019

Jeffrey S Johnson, 57, of 40296 Rogers Crossing Road, Carthage, died tragically along with his Uncle, Charles (Butch) Stevens, on Saturday, October 5, 2019 following an automobile accident in Shelby, NY.

Jeffrey was born on April 22, 1962 in Watertown, the son of Dean Johnson and Mary (Michalik) Goodspeed. He was a 1980 graduate of Carthage Central...

Gladyce Mary Brenon Farney

Gladyce Mary Brenon Farney

Jul 22, 2019

Gladyce Mary Brenon Farney, 85, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 due to a second battle with cancer. She was able to defeat the disease 56 years ago.

Gladyce was born on February 6, 1934 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Preston J. and Ellen (Dillon) Brenon Sr. and raised on the family farm. She...

Grace W. Reed

Grace W. Reed

Jul 18, 2019

Grace W. Reed, 87, of 14 Madison St., West Carthage, died Thursday morning, July 18, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where she has been a patient for 7 weeks.

Grace was born on January 20, 1932 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Louis F. and Blanche (Clarke) Walsemann. She was a 1949 graduate of...

Dustan Allen Wisner

Dustan Allen Wisner

Jul 15, 2019

Dustan Allen Wisner, 29, of 35848 Sayre Road, Carthage, died Monday morning, July 15, 2019 at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Dustan was born on November 20, 1989 in Carthage, the son of Gregory A. and Joanne D. (Mono) Wisner. He was a 2008 graduate of...

Gena C. Perfetto

Gena C. Perfetto

Jul 15, 2019

Gena C. Perfetto, 77, of 222 State St., Carthage died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, July 15, 2019 at her apartment.

Gena was born on September 17, 1941 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (Condello) Errico. She attended Augustinian Academy. Gena was a waitress at the former Pine Lodge in Black River and was a...

Jeffrey Bryan White Armstrong

Jeffrey Bryan White Armstrong

Jul 13, 2019

Jeffrey Bryan White Armstrong, 41, 33720 NY State Route 126, Carthage, NY passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Upstate Hospital, Syracuse, NY.  This followed an incredibly courageous one year battle against Ewing Sarcoma cancer.

Jeff was born on January 27, 1978 in Watertown NY.  He is the son of Bruce and Holly White Armstrong. He...

David F. Hache

David F. Hache

Jul 7, 2019

David F. Hache, 49, of Budd St., Carthage, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home in Carthage.

David was born on September 18, 1969 in Carthage, the son of the late Francis X. and Joyce (Fuhrken) Hache. He was a graduate of Carthage Central High School. David worked as a carpenter for several contractors...

Mary A. West

Mary A. West

Jul 6, 2019

Mary A. West, 76, of 427 N. Washington St., Carthage died Saturday morning, July 6, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

Mary was born on August 25, 1942 in Carthage, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Downing Brady. She was a 1962 graduate of Carthage Central High School. Mary worked in Syracuse until returning...