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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...

Patricia C. Brown

Patricia C. Brown

Feb 18, 2024

CARTHAGE - Patricia C. Brown, 72, formerly of Black River died early Sunday morning at Carthage Area Hospital.

Patricia was born on March 3, 1951 in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Henry and Doris (Kelly) Fetterman. She graduated from Forest Hills High School, near Johnstown, PA. Patty married Donald H. Brown on September 26, 1975,...

Gary L. Deskins

Gary L. Deskins

Feb 18, 2024

FELTS MILLS – Gary L. Deskins, 80, died Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice.

Gary was born on February 21, 1943 in Watertown, the son of the late Clyde and Ruth (McCallops) Deskins. He went to school in Felts Mills, Black River and graduated from...

Deborah A. Hoffman

Deborah A. Hoffman

Feb 17, 2024

CARTHAGE – Deborah A. Hoffman, 73, of S. Mechanic Street, was unexpectedly stricken at her home Tuesday, February 13 and died on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica. Her selflessness toward others was her last gift, when she became an organ donor Monday, February 19.

Deborah was born August 11, 1950 in West Carthage, the...

Gary E. Rogers

Gary E. Rogers

Feb 15, 2024

CARTHAGE – Gary E. Rogers, 68, passed peacefully on Thursday morning, February 15, 2024.

Gary was born in Watertown on April 17, 1955 the son of the late Esther Goodreault and attended Carthage High School. In 1974 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. He then went on to become a chef, where...

Wayne Keenan Rusho

Wayne Keenan Rusho

Feb 15, 2024

CARTHAGE - Wayne Keenan Rusho 77, of Carthage passed away on February 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family following a long and heroic battle of Parkinson's disease over the past several years.

Wayne was born on April 1, 1946 in Adams Center NY son of Wilson A Rusho and Marjorie Reed Rusho-Nichols. He attended...

Paul A. Arquitt

Paul A. Arquitt

Feb 7, 2024

Paul A. Arquitt, 87, of 7203 Bluebird Lane, Lowville, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 7,2024 at his home in Lowville, surrounded by his family and while under the care of Lewis County Hospice.

Paul was born on September 15,1936 in Carthage, the son of the late William and Marion (White) Arquitt. He attended West Carthage and...

Tracy A. Sears

Tracy A. Sears

Feb 7, 2024

Tracy A. Sears, 54, of the 14325 Parks Road, Harrisville, was stricken suddenly and later died in the emergency room of the Carthage Area Hospital, on Wednesday afternoon, February 7, 2024.

Tracy was born on July 18,1969 in Carthage, the daughter of the late David J. Sears and Kathleen (Ormiston) Sears Countryman. She was a 1987 graduate...

Judith Lynn Beirman

Judith Lynn Beirman

Jan 29, 2024

Judith "Judy" Lynn Beirman, 64, of the Avery Road, Natural Bridge, passed away early Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany.

Judy was born March 12,1959 in Watertown, the daughter of Richard and the late Barbara Ann (Rogers) Donaghy. She attended schools in Carthage.  She was united in marriage to James W....

Marcia Maie Bent

Marcia Maie Bent

Jan 12, 2024

Marcia Maie Bent, 77, of 219 N. Clinton St., Carthage, passed away on Friday morning, January 12, 2024 at the Carthage Area Hospital with her family at her side, as she went home to her Lord Jesus Christ.

Marcia was born on January 14, 1946, in Watertown to the late Chester and Eleanor Coe Bachman.  She attended...

Sandra E. Worden

Sandra E. Worden

Jan 12, 2024

Sandra E. Worden, 79, formerly of the Pennock Road, Great Bend, died Friday evening, January 12,2024 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown.

Sandra was born on September 10,1944 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Lyle and Amelia (Gondeck) Thomas. She was a 1962 graduate of Carthage Central High School.  She married Dexter D. Worden on February...

Jeffrey Todd Burto

Jeffrey Todd Burto

Jan 11, 2024

Jeffrey Todd Burto, 62, formerly of West Carthage, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Jeff was born on November 4,1961 in Carthage, the son of the late William M. and Marilyn "Peanut" (Pierce) Burto Lang. He was a 1979 graduate of Carthage Central High School and a 1981 graduate of Jefferson Community...