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Peggy L. Hosmer
Apr 23, 2026
Peggy L. Hosmer, 64, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2025, at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County, surrounded by her loving family.
In keeping with her wishes, Peggy will be cremated. A small ceremony will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Croghan, New York, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Peggy was born on January 1,...
Randy Stevens
Apr 19, 2026
ALEXANDRIA BAY -- Randall Theodore (Randy) Stevens, 68, Ft. Pierce, FL/Alexandria Bay, NY passed away Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, after a brief illness. His final resting place will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Great Bend.
Born October 17, 1957, in Gouverneur, NY, he was the son of Marion (Bush) Ashlaw and Denver Stevens....
Mary Alice Peck
Apr 16, 2026
Mary Alice Peck passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, NY.
Born on July 25, 1951, in Carthage, NY, to the late John C. and Wilma (Fargo) Peck, Mary graduated from Carthage High School before earning a Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Potsdam and a Master’s degree in education from SUNY Geneseo. Mary dedicated...
Diane A. Hull
Apr 16, 2026
Richville – Diane A. Hull, age 77, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at Gouverneur Hospital.
She was born on March 5, 1949, in Ogdensburg, New York, to the late Alfred and Evelyn (Johnson) Simmons.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and there will be no public services.
Arrangements are entrusted to Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.,...
Patricia Hoppel
Apr 14, 2026
Carthage - Patricia Hoppel, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Carthage Area Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family after a short battle with cancer.
Born on August 27, 1959, in Alexandria Bay, Patricia was the daughter of the late Charles Gillette and Shelva (Yerdon). She attended LaFargeville Central School and went on to dedicate much...
Terry A. Montgomery
Apr 9, 2026
Carthage – Terry Montgomery, 73, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, after a courageous battle against Pancreatic and Liver cancer, while at home with his beloved family by his side.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage,...
David Hutchins
Apr 2, 2026
Lowville - David Hutchins, 50, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center while surrounded by his family.
Per his wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held on May 3rd, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the 3G Fire Hall, located at 6229 Blue Street, Glenfield, NY 13343.
David was born...
Yvonne Forsyth
Apr 1, 2026
CARTHAGE - Yvonne O’Connor Forsyth, 91, 25808 Loop Road, died Wednesday, April 1, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, following a one-week hospitalization.
Calling hours will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, April 7, and from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 8, at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage,...
Christopher McDonald
Mar 27, 2026
COPENHAGEN – Christopher "Chris" James McDonald, 73, of Copenhagen, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center.
Born in Watertown, NY, on December 17, 1952, to Claire and Margaret (Lee) McDonald, Chris graduated from Copenhagen High School in 1971. That same year, he began his service in the United States Air Force.
On January 17, 1981, Chris married Pamela Card...
Kenneth Murray Stone
Mar 24, 2026
Lowville – Kenneth Murray Stone, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, in Watertown, NY.
Kenneth was born on December 27, 1944, in Jamestown, NY, to the late Theodore and Helen (Bailey) Stone. In his early years, he honorably served in the United States Navy. A longtime truck driver, he logged many miles, completing his final trip in the...
Michael Bigarel
Mar 22, 2026
Fowler — Michael Bigarel, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home with his wife by his side.
Born July 6, 1958, in Gouverneur, he was the son of the late Earl Alvin and Mary Lou (Schell) Bigarel. He was a graduate of Indian River High School and went on to enjoy a 33-year career as an engineer...
Kurt Berlin
Mar 20, 2026
Natural Bridge - Kurt Berlin, 57, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, while at home after a year-long battle with ALS.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will be held at 12:00...
John W. McKnight
Mar 17, 2026
Carthage - John McKnight, 67, went home to the lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long battle with COPD.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will be...
Cindy L. Burke
Mar 14, 2026
Carthage - Cindy L. Burke, 68, of 600 S Washington Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, while surrounded by her beloved family.
Cindy was born on November 13, 1957, in Watertown to the late Albert and Betty (O’Connell) Myers, and she attended Carthage Central High School. Following high school, Cindy worked for many years as a nurse's aide...
Waltraud E. Purdy
Mar 12, 2026
Carthage - Waltraud E. Purdy, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, while at Carthage Area Hospital.
Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Waltraud “Wally” was born on March 31, 1940, in Telgte, Germany, to the late Richard and Randi (Madsen) Woeckener. Her family travelled to and settled down in Middletown, New York, during her early teens. After...
Sally E. Collette
Mar 6, 2026
Sally E. Collette, 86, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 6, 2026, at the Hospice House of Jefferson County, Watertown, while surrounded by her beloved family.Born on October 5, 1939, in Carthage to the late Cyril and Marion (O’Dett) Evans. Sally grew up in Natural Bridge NY and attended Carthage Central School District.Sally married Douglas E. Collette on April...
Robin Costigan
Mar 2, 2026
Ogdensburg, NY - Robin Costigan, 66, passed away peacefully at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on March 2, 2026, while surrounded by her loved ones.
As per Robin's wishes, no calling hours or funeral services are to be held. A burial will take place in the spring at Lisbon Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her father,...
Chantelle Evans
Feb 28, 2026
Carthage - Chantelle Renee Evans, 32, passed away on February 28, 2026, in New York City.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will immediately follow the calling hours at 1:00 pm in...
David Gilligan
Feb 28, 2026
Carthage - David Gilligan, 73, passed away on February 28, 2026, while at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing with his beloved wife, Mary, by his side.
Per his wishes, there will be no public services.
David was born on October 10, 1952, to the late Harold and Shirley (Durant) Gilligan. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the...
Kim J. Schermerhorn
Feb 11, 2026
CHAMPION — Kim J. Schermerhorn, 57, of North Lake Road, Carthage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, NY.
Kim was born in Carthage on April 19, 1968, the son of the late Richard J. and Joan M. (Shatraw) Schermerhorn. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1988, where he majored in...
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