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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...

Catherine A. Benson

Catherine A. Benson

Mar 28, 2024

Catherine A. Benson, 72, of 624 Adelaide St. Carthage, was stricken in her sleep and passed away on Thursday, March 28,2024 at her home in Carthage.

Cathy was born on April 21,1951 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Herbert and Carrie (Meister) Huston. She was a 1969 graduate of Carthage Central High School. She married Levern...

Shirley Ann Bowman

Shirley Ann Bowman

Mar 26, 2024

Shirley Ann Bowman, 88, of 53 Bridge St., West Carthage, died Tuesday evening, March 26,2024 at the Jewish Home of Central New York in Syracuse.

Shirley was born on July 16,1935 in Schuyler Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Brelia) Bruno. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Plattsburgh State College.  She...

Laura M. Prievo

Laura M. Prievo

Mar 25, 2024

Laura Mae (Hicks) Prievo passed away on March 25, 2024 in Carthage, New York at the age of 91. She had been a patient at Carthage Area Hospital.

The fourth of five children, Laura was born November 19, 1932 in Adams, New York to James and Lillian Hicks. The family moved to Carthage, New York in the...

Richard A. Clement

Richard A. Clement

Mar 23, 2024

Richard A. Clement, 66, of 13285 Henry Road, Natural Bridge, passed away on Saturday evening, March 23,2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Natural Bridge.

Richard was born on June 15,1957 in Carthage, the son of the late Richard A. and Eleanor Disotell Clement. He was a graduate of Carthage Central High School. He married...

Louise Grace Ventiquattro

Louise Grace Ventiquattro

Mar 20, 2024

Louise Grace Ventiquattro, 61, of Holcomb St., Watertown, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 20,2024 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Louise was born on May 21,1962 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Italo and Grace (Esque) Ventiquattro. Louise graduated from Watertown High School and worked at Production Unlimited for many years. She lived at two...

Jean E. Andrus

Jean E. Andrus

Mar 10, 2024

Jean E. Andrus, 91, of Route 126, Rutland, passed away on Sunday, March 10,2024 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown where she has resided since January.

Jean was born on November 15,1932 in Deferiet, the daughter of the late Harold and Leoma (Buck) Grosse. She was a graduate of Augustinian Academy in Carthage.  She married Charles E....

Michael J. Rivers

Michael J. Rivers

Mar 3, 2024

Michael J. Rivers, 75, of West Side Terrace, West Carthage, passed away early Sunday morning, March 3, 2024 at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Michael was born April 15,1948 in Carthage, the son of the late Charles and Wilma (Covey) Rivers. He was a 1966 graduate...

Michael J. Decaprio

Michael J. Decaprio

Feb 23, 2024

Michael J. DeCaprio, 47, a cherished son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend who was known for his adventurous spirit and compassionate heart, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2024, at his home in Lackawanna, NY. Born to Michael and Laura (Brown) DeCaprio on December 29, 1976.

Michael's early life in Carthage, NY laid a...

Edward Joseph Mullen

Edward Joseph Mullen

Feb 20, 2024

Edward Joseph Mullen, Deferiet-Jacksonville

Edward Mullen peacefully joined his dear wife Norma (Backus) and son David in the arms of angels on February 20, 2024. He is survived by his daughter Julie Mullen Howell (Bryan) and the joy of his life his granddaughter Laura Rose Howell.

Ed lived in Jacksonville, FL with Julie and Bryan...