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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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 29, 2025

CARTHAGE- Wilbur W. Millard, 92, formerly of S. James St. Carthage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, NY.

Wilbur was born November 29, 1932, in Lowville, the son of the late George L. & Louise (Post) Millard.  He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1950. He served proudly in...

Mar 27, 2025

CARTHAGE- Kathryn "Kathy" Elizabeth Craig, 73, died peacefully early morning on March 27, 2025, at the Oneida Center in Utica, NY. She was born on April 17, 1951, in Carthage, NY. She is the daughter of the late Lawrence Edwin and Elizabeth H. (Langdon) Craig.

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