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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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
