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Frank E. Gokey

Frank E. Gokey

Nov 10, 2024

Frank E. Gokey, 88, of 222 State St., Carthage, died early Sunday morning, November 10,2024 at The Pines at Utica after a brief illness.

Frank was born on October 5,1936 in Constableville, NY, the son of the late Telesphore C. and Ruth (Ruff) Gokey. He was a 1954 graduate of Carthage High School and later attended Oswego...

Donna Lee Hoss

Donna Lee Hoss

Oct 31, 2024

Donna Lee Hoss, age 84, passed away on October 31,2024 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, NY where she was a resident surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Morris, IL on August 26, 1940.

Donna is preceded in death by her father Samual Charles Hoss, her mother Vera Alvina Haire, an infant brother Dennis Hoss,...

Merle Edward Barnes

Merle Edward Barnes

Oct 18, 2024

Merle E. Barnes, 83, of Harrisville, was stricken and passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the home of his daughter on State Route 812, Harrisville.

Merle was born on January 13,1941 in Corning, the son of the late Fred and Erma (White) Barnes. He attended school in the Corning area. He served in the Navy...

Patrick W. Britton

Patrick W. Britton

Oct 10, 2024

Patrick W. Britton, 70, of Route 3, Carthage, died early Thursday morning, October 10, 2024 at his home while under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Patrick was born on May 26,1954 in West Carthage, the son of the late Gordon and Rose (Brennon) Britton. He was a proud 1972 graduate of...

Marie Ann Eighmey

Marie Ann Eighmey

Oct 9, 2024

Marie Ann Eighmey, 68, of NYS Rt.3, Carthage, was stricken at her residence and later died Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at her home in Carthage.

Marie was born on August 26, 1956, in Watertown, the daughter of the late Thomas and Sally (Mathys) Donihee. She was a 1974 graduate of Watertown High School and then attended Keuka...

Kathleen Irene Dayton

Kathleen Irene Dayton

Aug 30, 2024

54 year wife, Mother of 3, Grandmother of 2, and Great Grandmother. Kathleen Irene Dayton was a Vietnam Veteran and 30 plus year civil service employee who was loved by all and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her Husband, Lonnie; Son, Jonathan; and Daughters, Christina and Theresa. Kathleen was 76.

Kathleen "Kathy" Dayton, born...

Sharon Jeanne Johnson

Sharon Jeanne Johnson

Aug 27, 2024

Sharon J. Johnson, 80, of State Route 26, Carthage, peacefully passed surrounded by family on Tuesday morning, August 27th, 2024, at Albany Medical Center.

Sharon was born on July 14th, 1944, at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late Lemuel Russell and Geraldine (Desrosiers) Paul. As a young girl, she...

Paul G. Denise

Paul G. Denise

Aug 20, 2024

Paul G. Denise,79, of 401 S. James St. Carthage, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Paul was born on October 10, 1944 in Manhattan, the son of the late Paul and Edith (Morgan) Denise. He was a graduate of Pius XII School, Brothers of Holy Cross in Chester, NY.  He served in...

Calvin Clyde Kneeland

Calvin Clyde Kneeland

Aug 20, 2024

Calvin Clyde Kneeland, 70, of Cato, NY and formerly of Carthage, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the emergency room at the Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn after being stricken at his residence.

Calvin was born on October 23, 1953 in Monticello, ME, the son of the late Malcolm H. and Lucinda (Noyes) Kneeland Sr. His family...

Mary H. Holliday

Mary H. Holliday

Aug 14, 2024

Mary H Holliday, a longtime resident of Carthage & lifetime communicant of St. James Minor Parish, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening August 14, 2024 at Samaritan Summit Village surrounded in love and prayers by family. She was 101 years old.

Mary was born February 22, 1923, in Utica NY, the daughter...

Richard J. Renaud

Richard J. Renaud

Aug 13, 2024

CARTHAGE- Richard J. Renaud, Carthage, died early Tuesday morning at Lewis County General Hospital. He was 82 years old.

A graveside service will be held 11AM Monday August 19th in St. James Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. Arrangements are in care of the Bezanilla- McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage.

Richard was born June 14,...

Stephen J. Paragon

Stephen J. Paragon

Aug 12, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Stephen J. Paragon of Brantingham, NY who unexpectedly died on August 12, 2024.

Stephen leaves surviving him his children, Cadence M. Paragon and Bailee S. Paragon, his mother, Ruthann Rockwood, father, John A. Paragon and his brother Patrick J. Paragon.  He is also survived by...

Mary Kathryn Williams

Mary Kathryn Williams

Aug 12, 2024

Mary K. Williams, 97, a longtime resident of West Side Terrace, West Carthage, passed away on Monday evening, August 12, 2024 at the Sunset Nursing Home in Boonville.

Mary was born July 20,1927 in Canastota, the daughter of the late Henry and Kathryn "Tootie" (Schwendy) Bockinheim (Buckingham).  She attended schools in Kirschnerville and Beaver Falls.  A marriage...

Cheryl Ann Fetterly

Cheryl Ann Fetterly

Aug 10, 2024

Cheryl Ann (Terry) Fetterly, 70, of 11565 Zecher Road, Carthage,passed away on Saturday, August 10,2024 at her home in Carthage.

Cheryl was born on February 25,1954 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Marilyn (Baker) Terry. She was a 1972 graduate of Carthage Central High School.  She married Richard S. Fetterly on July 4,...

George L. Gould Iii

George L. Gould Iii

Aug 7, 2024

George L. Gould III, 80, of the Ball Road, Town of Rutland, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, early Wednesday morning, August 7, 2024 at his home in the Town of Rutland.

George was born on July 3,1944 in Watertown, the son of the late George L. and Rachel Avis (Cardinal) Gould Jr. He attended schools in...

Gary Richard Johnson

Gary Richard Johnson

Jul 27, 2024

Gary Richard Johnson, 65, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed unexpectedly on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, doing what he loved, flying his helicopter. Gary was born July 28th, 1958, in Lowville, the son of the late Harold W. and Shirley I. (Greenwood) Johnson. He was a 1976 graduate of Carthage Central School. A former marriage...

Wilmer G. Schriock

Wilmer G. Schriock

Jul 23, 2024

Wilmer G. Schriock, 94, a longtime resident of the Wrape Road, Carthage, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side Tuesday evening, July 23,2024 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County in Watertown.

Wilmer (Willie) was born on February 14,1930 in Carson, ND, the son of the late Godfrey and Laura (Voll) Schriock. He served...

Kevin H. Hadley Sr.

Kevin H. Hadley Sr.

Jul 13, 2024

Kevin H. Hadley, Sr.,62, of 32984 County Route 143, Town of Champion, passed away on Saturday morning, July 13,2024 at his home while under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Kevin was born on September 9,1961 in Carthage, the son of the late Roger and Kay (Sweitzer) Hadley. He was a 1980 graduate...

Louise M. Percy

Louise M. Percy

Jun 27, 2024

Louise M. Percy, 64, of Jackson II Road, Carthage, passed away early Thursday morning, June 27, 2024, while under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Louise was born on April 21,1960 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma Gay (Andress) DeLair. She was a 1978 graduate of Carthage Central High...

Linda A. Odette

Linda A. Odette

Jun 19, 2024

Linda A. Odette, 81, formerly of Carthage, NY, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Brookside Inn in Castle Rock, CO.

Linda was born on January 25,1943 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary (Mahoney) Odette. She attended Augustinian Academy in Carthage. She was a communicant of St. James Church in Carthage where she...