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Marie H. O'Brien

Marie H. O'Brien

Jun 14, 2024

Marie H. O'Brien, 79, a former resident of Meadowbrook Terrace and sister and sister-in-law to David and Valerie O'Brien of West Carthage, died early Friday morning, June 14,2024 at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Carthage.

Marie was born December 2,1944 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Miller) O'Brien.  She attended schools...

Daniel Patrick Jones

Daniel Patrick Jones

Jun 12, 2024

Daniel Jones, 70, of Watertown, died early Wednesday morning, June 12,2024 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where he had been a patient for one week.

Daniel was born on August 8,1953 in Carthage, the son of the late William H. and Claudine L. (Trainham) Jones. He was a 1971 graduate of Augustinian Academy in Carthage and...

Mary R. Sykes

Mary R. Sykes

Jun 6, 2024

Mary R. Sykes, 72, of 43 N. Broad St., West Carthage, passed away while under the care of her family and Hospice of Lewis County at the home of her niece on the Toth Road, Carthage on Thursday evening, June 6, 2024.

Mary was born on May 22,1952 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Edmond and...

Edith Christine Leeder

Edith Christine Leeder

May 30, 2024

Edith Christine Leeder, 76, of Pearl St. Harrisville, passed away on Thursday, May 30,2024 at University Hospital, SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse.

Chris was born on August 29, 1947 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Richard Edward and Helen E. (Gyurko) Redmond Kline. She was a 1966 graduate of Carthage Central School. She married William...

Jane Katherine Rich

Jane Katherine Rich

May 21, 2024

MANCHESTER, NH—Jane Katherine (Teich) Rich, a former longtime resident of Carthage, New York, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Mrs. Rich was born Nov. 19, 1924, in Catskill, daughter of Harry C. and Emily Meidling Teich of Leeds, N.Y.  She attended the elementary school in Leeds and was graduated from Catskill High...

Sophia Pauline Kennehan

Sophia Pauline Kennehan

May 20, 2024

Sophia Pauline Helt Kennehan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on February 27, 1946, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Sophia was the cherished daughter of Edward and Pauline Kuno Helt and wife to Warren Kennehan (53 years). She was surrounded by her loving family during her...

Roger E. Ormiston

Roger E. Ormiston

May 14, 2024

Carthage, NY

Roger E. Ormiston, 89, formerly of the Limburg Forks Road, Carthage, passed away Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024 at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville where he has resided for a year.

Roger was born in the Town of Wilna on February 9, 1935, the son of the late Leonard...

Judy A. Worley

Judy A. Worley

May 12, 2024

Judy A. Worley, 75, of 21376 Wrape Road, Carthage, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Judy was born on November 16,1948 in Massena, the daughter of the late William and Marie (Marlow) Beaudoin. She was educated in Massena.  She married James P. Worley on August 7, 1965, in Massena. James worked for...

Michael Francis Dooley

Michael Francis Dooley

May 5, 2024

Michael 'Mick' Francis Dooley passed away unexpectedly, May 5, 2024, at his residence in Star Lake, NY.  Born September 16, 1953, at E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur, NY, Mick was the son of Arthur F. and Mary J. Dooley. Mick is survived by his son, Brendan and his fiancé Alicia McAnulty, two sisters, Margaret Drappo and Patricia Dooley, and...

Roy Douglas Babcock

Roy Douglas Babcock

May 5, 2024

Roy Douglas Babcock, 73, of Deferiet, passed away on Sunday, May 5 2024 at University Hospital, SUNY Upstate Health and Science Center in Syracuse.

Doug was born May 20,1950 in Carthage, the son of the late Roy F. and Beverly (Branagan) Babcock. He attended Augustinian Academy and Carthage Central Schools.  He served in the Marine Corps during...

Gene Michael Burke Jr.

Gene Michael Burke Jr.

May 4, 2024

Gene Michael Burke, Jr., 60, of US Rt. 11, Watertown, died Saturday, May 4,2024 at University Hospital SUNY Health and Science Center in Syracuse.

Gene was born on September 5,1963 in Watertown, the son of Gene M. and Virginia (Nevills) Burke Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of Carthage Central High School. He married the former Brenda...

Lance Joseph Rumney

Lance Joseph Rumney

May 2, 2024

Lance Joseph Rumney, 57, formerly of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, May 2,2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Lance was born on October 3,1966 in Watertown, the son of the late Jene and Arlene (Goodridge) Smith Rumney. He attended school in Carthage. He worked for many years for Reithofer Shows, traveling all over the United States. He eventually worked...

Evelyn C. Peckham

Evelyn C. Peckham

May 1, 2024

Evelyn C. Peckham, 90, of Limburg Forks Road, Carthage, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the home of her daughter Teri in Carthage.

Evelyn was born on February 22,1934 in Potsdam, the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (McCarthy) McGinnis. She was a graduate of Norwood High School and trained as a registered nurse at...

Richard C. Prievo

Richard C. Prievo

Apr 21, 2024

CARTHAGE - A Celebration of Life is scheduled for family and friends to honor the lives of Richard and Laura Prievo, longtime residents of Carthage, New York. Calling hours will be held on April 27 from 3-5pm, at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage, New York. A prayer service will follow.

Richard passed on April 21, 2024, a...

David Michael Intorcia

David Michael Intorcia

Apr 18, 2024

David M. Intorcia, 62, of 222 State St. Carthage, died early Thursday morning, April 18,2024 at the Carthage Area Hospital.

David was born on November 11,1961 in Carthage, the son of the late Michael and Evelyn (Brayton) Intorcia. He attended school in Carthage. David worked at the Branaugh Memorial Club (Boys Club) for many years in Carthage....

Doris H. Crane

Doris H. Crane

Apr 13, 2024

Harrisville – Doris Higman Crane, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th at Milliard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY, near where she has resided for the last two years.

Doris was born in Carthage, NY on June 16, 1929, the daughter of the late George H. and Anna Boyle Higman. She was the youngest of...

Lawrence S. Stenoski

Lawrence S. Stenoski

Apr 12, 2024

Lawrence S. Stenoski, 81, of the Staie Road, Carthage, died late Friday evening, April 12,2024 at Albany Medical Center in Albany.

Larry was born on October 24,1942 in Carthage, the son of the late William S. and Mae E. (Champion) Stenoski. He attended school in Carthage. He was united in marriage to the former Donna L. Parker...

Bruce Allen Spencer

Bruce Allen Spencer

Apr 8, 2024

Bruce Allen Spencer, 63, of West Side Terrace, West Carthage, was stricken at his residence and passed away on Monday morning, April 8,2024 in West Carthage.

Bruce was born on December 24,1960 in Carthage, the son of the late James J. and Marsha A. (Hewett) Spencer. He attended Beaver River Central School and served with the U.S....

Merlin Joseph Thomas

Merlin Joseph Thomas

Apr 8, 2024

Graveside Services for Merlin "Joe" Thomas and his wife Linda Maree 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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Melissa R. Connell

Melissa R. Connell

Apr 3, 2024

We are heartbroken to share that Melissa passed away peacefully, at home, on April 3, 2024.

Melissa, affectionately known as Missy, was born on April 18, 1970, to Sally Devore in Louisville, Kentucky. She was happily situated in the middle of her lifelong best friends- her "big sis" Tina and "little sis" Kym. Missy shared an incredibly...