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Wilbur W. Millard

Wilbur W. Millard

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...

Kathryn "Kathy" E. Craig

Kathryn "Kathy" E. Craig

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...

William N. Stewart

William N. Stewart

Mar 22, 2025

William Nelson "Bill" Stewart passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 90. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Eileen Marie Mead Stewart who died on March 24, 2019. Bill is survived by his brother Tom Stewart, of West Carthage; four children: Gordon (Jacqueline), Jeff (Karen), Colin, and Heather (Tom Allman), seven...

Dean T. Genito

Dean T. Genito

Feb 21, 2025

CASTORLAND - Dean T. Genito, 64, of Karcher Estates, died early Friday morning, February 21, 2025 at his home.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Carthage Elks Lodge BPOE #1762, Carthage, NY.

Dean was born in Carthage on March 5, 1960, the son of the...

Jeffrey T. Vandewater

Jeffrey T. Vandewater

Feb 18, 2025

Jeffrey T. Vandewater, 53, of Greig, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Jeffrey was born on October 7,1971 in Carthage, the son of the late Thomas Roy and Karol Anne (Flynn) Vandewater. He and his family moved to Glenns Falls in 1985 and later to Statesville, NC in 1993. Jeff built a career...

Linda Maree Thomas

Linda Maree Thomas

Feb 11, 2025

Graveside Services for Linda Maree Thomas & her husband Merlin "Joe" Thomas, will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 12:00pm at the St. Stephens Cemetery, Belfort Rd., Croghan, NY.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at the American Legion, Croghan, NY.

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Donald M. Sheltray

Donald M. Sheltray

Jan 30, 2025

Donald M. "Mike" "Skeeter" Sheltray, 61, of Natural Bridge, was stricken and passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, January 30, 2025, in Natural Bridge.

Donald was born on December 5, 1963, in Canastota, the son of the late Donald A. and Ethel Marie (Walters) Sheltray. He attended Carthage Central High School.  He married the former...

Clay R. Culver

Clay R. Culver

Jan 24, 2025

Clay R. Culver, 49, of Copenhagen, passed away on Friday, January 24,2025 at University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse.

Clay was born on August 5,1975 in Carthage, NY. He is the son of Carol (Schermerhorn) Nutting and the late Wesley Nutting. He was a graduate of Carthage Central High School.  He married the former Susan...

Frederick V. Cole

Frederick V. Cole

Jan 16, 2025

Frederick V. Cole Sr., 73, of 5903 River Road, Watson, a longtime resident of Carthage, died early Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Lowville Veterans of Foreign Wars, located at 7744 W. State Street, Lowville,...

Josephine L. Avallone

Josephine L. Avallone

Jan 13, 2025

Josephine L. Avallone "Our Loving Mother"

Josephine L. Avallone, 99, of Carthage, New York, passed away on Monday, January 13,2025 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Josephine was born July 24,1925 in Carthage, the daughter of Bernardino and Anna Grieco Remedianni. At a young age her family moved to New York City. She attended a...

Helen P. Piroli

Helen P. Piroli

Jan 4, 2025

Helen P. Piroli, 91, of Riverside Drive, Deferiet, passed away early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025, surrounded by her family and under the care of hospice, at the home of her daughter Anne and son-in-law Jimmer in Watertown.

Helen was born on February 25,1933 in Deferiet, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Tunia) Siedlecki. She...

Jack B. Derouin

Jack B. Derouin

Jan 3, 2025

Jack B. Derouin, 68, of the East Road, Lowville, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home.

Jack was born December 29,1956 in Watertown, the son of the late Robert and Jeanne (Cook) Derouin. He was a 1975 graduate of Carthage Central School. Jack worked at the former Acme Markets, James River Corp, Lyons Falls Co-Gen...

Rosemary A. Brennan

Rosemary A. Brennan

Jan 2, 2025

Deer River, NY

Rosemary (Rose) A. Brennan passed away on January 2, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers of Lewis County Hospice.

Rose was born in Saranac Lake on April 26, 1946, daughter of Raymond L.  Muncil, Sr. and Helen I. Muncil.  She grew up in Saranac Lake graduating...

Noreen A. Tanoury-Hall

Noreen A. Tanoury-Hall

Dec 29, 2024

Noreen A. Tanoury-Hall, 76, of Champion St., West Carthage, passed away early Sunday morning, December 29,2024 at the Carthage Area Hospital after a brief illness.

Noreen was born on April 1,1948 in West Carthage, the daughter of the late John F. and Bernadette A. (Astafan) Tanoury. She and her future husband Lawrence A. Hall Jr. were both...

Jasmine J. Solomon

Jasmine J. Solomon

Dec 23, 2024

CARTHAGE – Jasmine J. Solomon, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Born in Carthage on June 14, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Moneera (Kmeid) Solomon.

She graduated from Augustinian Academy. Jasmine was employed at Phillips and Phillips Law Office, AF Mills Insurance Agency, Blunden–White Agency, and Haylor, Freyer...

Constance J. Mono

Constance J. Mono

Dec 8, 2024

Constance (Connie) J. Mono, 82, of Kamargo Apartments, Black River and formerly of Carthage, passed peacefully Sunday morning, December 8,2024 at Carthage Area Hospital after a brief illness.

Connie was born on October 16,1942 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Robert and Nettie (Sadler) Hoffman. She attended school and graduated from Carthage High. She married Merle...

Henry S. Watkins

Henry S. Watkins

Nov 30, 2024

West Carthage, NY

Henry S. Watkins, 96, died peacefully at home on November 30,2024, surrounded by his family.

Born July 23, 1928, in Goshen, NY, Henry was the son of J. Strong and Charlotte Seacord Watkins.  Henry grew up on a dairy farm in Orange County, graduated from Washingtonville Central School and earned a bachelor's...

Hudson John Pacella

Hudson John Pacella

Nov 28, 2024

Carthage, NY

Hudson John Pacella was prematurely born and passed away on Thursday, November 28,2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Hudson John was the deeply treasured and longed for son of Cole and Kendee Pacella of Carthage.

Hudson leaves behind his parents, Cole and Kendee Pacella of Carthage, his paternal grandparents, Art and Kelly Pacella...

Gary Lee Schermerhorn

Gary Lee Schermerhorn

Nov 25, 2024

Gary Lee Schermerhorn, 60, of Adelaide St., Carthage, died Monday, November 25,2024 at his residence after being stricken there.

Gary was born on January 30,1964 in Carthage, the son of the late Harry M. and Hattie M. (Potter) Schermerhorn Sr. He attended school in Carthage. He worked and traveled with Reithoffer Shows for many years. He returned...

Jeffrey Mark Davis

Jeffrey Mark Davis

Nov 18, 2024

Jeffery M. Davis, 54 of Sun Center City, Florida and formerly of Carthage, passed away on November 18, 2024 in Florida.

Jeff was born in Watertown, NY on November 10,1970, the youngest son of Ervin and Lorraine Fobert Davis.  He was a 1988 graduate of Carthage Central School.  He later attended SUNY Oswego, Jefferson Community College and...