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Ramona Jane Forcier
Oct 4, 2026
CARTHAGE – Ramona J. Forcier, 78, 216 South Clinton St., passed away at home on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026.
Born on August 4, 1948, in Champion, NY, she was the daughter of George and Doris (Montgomery) Dekin, Sr., and received her education in local schools. Over the years, she worked for Brahmen’s Manufacturing and drove for Forney’s Cab service in...
Thomas W. "Spike" Illingsworth Sr.
Oct 3, 2026
CARTHAGE – Thomas W. “Spike” Illingsworth, Sr., 93, died peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. He was born in Carthage, NY, on July 10, 1933, the son of the late Alfred and Helen Illingsworth.
Thomas attended local schools; he served in the United States Army and worked as a manager for the Food Supply...
Jutta E. Schneider
Oct 9, 2026
CARTHAGE – Jutta Elke Schneider, 71, from unexpected heart complications passed away at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown on October 9, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 1, 1954 and raised in Hanau am Main, Germany to Heinz Christian Paul Benthien and Elfriede Ingeborg Hoffmann. A hard working woman in retail and data processing for the railroad from age...
Josephine R. Eakins
Oct 2, 2026
Josephine R. Eakins died peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, Vance.
Per her wishes, her services will be held privately by her family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619.
Nancy L. Staplin
Sep 17, 2026
Nancy L. Staplin (1945–2026)
WEST CARTHAGE – Nancy L. Staplin, 80, a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, formerly of Black River, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and supported by Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on December 27, 1945, in Watertown, NY, to the late Mahlon and Anne (Moore)...
Gary Tyner
Sep 14, 2026
GREAT BEND – Gary L. Tyner, 80, NYS Route 26, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026.
Gary was born in Watertown, NY on June 27, 1946, the son of the late Donald J. and Elizabeth A. Huntley Tyner. He attended local schools in the area, growing up surrounded by family and community. He married Clara Wisner on September...
Althea L. Hadley
Sep 9, 2026
The legal system and the afterlife are both on high alert following the permanent retirement of Althea Hadley, who officially escaped her earthly bonds before anyone could catch her pulling pranks on them.
Born right in the center of the Hadley family pack, Althea was the third of six siblings. She spent her entire life proving that middle child syndrome is...
William Benjamin Lago, III.
Sep 9, 2026
RUTLAND – William Benjamin Lago III, known to those who loved him as “Ben,” age 56, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Born in Carthage, on August 16, 1970, the son of William and Ellen Lago II. Ben attended Copenhagen Central School before later moving to Tennessee, where he made his home for approximately 25...
Gloria B. Martin
Sep 9, 2026
Tylerville – Gloria B. Martin, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Theresa, NY, on September 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Bower Maynard and Ellen May (Shattuck) Maybee. She attended Theresa High School and later graduated from the Watertown School of Commerce.
Throughout her...
Patricia E. Delaney
Sep 7, 2026
EVANS MILLS - Patricia E. Delaney, 73, of Evans Mills, NY, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by love. She would have celebrated her 74th birthday on September 15.
Patty was born in Watertown, NY, on September 15, 1952, to Jack and Ellen (Patchen) Farrell and was one of nine children. She grew up in...
Kristopher Pignone
Sep 3, 2026
LOWVILLE - Kristopher “Fer-Fer” Michael Pignone, 44, of Number 4 Rd., passed away on September 3, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Carthage on August 30, 1982, Kris was the beloved son of Ricky and Michele Rushman Pignone. He graduated from Carthage Central High School with the Class of 2000.
Kris was known for his dedication and integrity...
Dianne Rose Fraser
Sep 2, 2026
Dianne Rose Fraser, age 83, passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the House of the Good Samaritan with her husband by her side.
She was born in Pitcairn, NY, on August 15, 1943, to Alvah and Lucille (Miller) Koster. She and her siblings learned early on what hard work was, living on...
Velma L. Lunderman
Aug 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Velma L. Lunderman on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Bassett-Baxter American Legion Post #789 at 5:00 pm.
Born on August 17, 1942, in San Bernardino County, California, to the...
Sheila Ann Costello
Aug 26, 2026
Sheila Ann Costello, age 80, 22079 Patricia Drive, Watertown, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Carthage, NY, where she had been a resident for a short time.
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, she was born on February 7, 1946, to Alice Helen Costello. She was previously married to William Skidmore, which...
Lisa M. Cooper
Aug 22, 2026
CARTHAGE- Lisa M. Cooper, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her home in Carthage, surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Born on March 26, 1963, in Gouverneur to the late Robert and Nancy (Todd) LaPlant, Lisa graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1981.
She dedicated over 30 years of...
Rosa Valdez
Aug 17, 2026
CARTHAGE - Rosa Valdez, age 92, died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility with her daughter by her side.
Rosa was a proud Texan born on December 18, 1933, in Crystal City, to the late Juan and Anita (Avila) Hernandez. She was married for more then 50 years to the late Crescencio Valdez. Rosa's...
Kenneth H. Johnson Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
Carthage - Kenneth H. Johnson Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be announced by the family.
Kenneth was born on October...
Sandra Ormiston
Aug 8, 2026
Carthage - Sandra Jean Ormiston, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, while surrounded by her beloved family.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State Street, Carthage. A funeral service will be...
Anthony Francis Benbenek
Aug 4, 2026
COPENHAGEN – Anthony Francis Benbenek, 57, formerly of East Hampton, NY, passed away at his residence in Copenhagen on August 4, 2026.
There will be no public funeral service locally. A Celebration of Life will he held in Sag Harbor, NY. Arrangements are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage, NY. Online condolences...
Francis Runkles
Jul 12, 2026
Carthage - Francis Runkles, 72, passed away on July 12, 2026, while at Wynn Hospital in Utica, with his family by his side.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lundy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. A funeral service will...
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