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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...
Clifford "Cliff" D. Scougal
Feb 10, 2026
Carthage - Clifford “Cliff” D. Scougal, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, while surrounded by his family.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., located at 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm...
Roland "Ron" Reynolds
Feb 8, 2026
Roland “Ron” Reynolds, of Jennings, Florida, formerly of Copenhagen, New York, passed from this earth into eternity on February 8, 2026. Born on June 18, 1955, Roland spent his early years in the Sandy Creek and Pulaski, New York area.
He graduated from Pulaski Academy Central School in 1973. Shortly after, he joined the United States military and served a tour...
Evelyn Thomas
Feb 8, 2026
Watertown - Evelyn Thomas, 63, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, while at Hospice of Jefferson County with her beloved family by her side.
A graveside service will take place in the spring, where she will be laid to rest in Malone, New York.
Evelyn was born on April 30, 1962, in Syracuse to the late William and Beverly (Brown) Spinner....
Judith Edith Lannis
Feb 5, 2026
Carthage - Judith Edith Lannis, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, while at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, where she resided for some time.
Per her wishes, there will be no services. She will be laid to rest in the spring at Fort Jackson Hopkinton Cemetery alongside her son, to...
Elizabeth A. Peck
Jan 18, 2026
Felts Mills - Elizabeth A. Peck, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, while at home surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born on February 11, 1935, in Henderson, NY, to the late Everett and Dorcus (Bellinger) Fuller.
She worked as a licensed practical nurse for numerous places in the North Country, including at Mercy Hospital, Carthage Area Hospital, and others.
A...
Louis Sliva
Jan 11, 2026
Carthage - Louis “Butch” Sliva, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, while at Hospice of Jefferson County with his family by his side.
Per his wishes, Louis will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Frances, in Michigan in the spring.
Louis was born on September 13, 1942, to the late Ann Kulpa and Louie Sowa. After graduating from...
Vickie Lyn Goldthrite
Jan 8, 2026
CARTHAGE — Vickie Lyn Goldthrite, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY.
Born in Carthage on June 21, 1965, she was the daughter of Claude “Peanut” and Eunice May Sanders Goldthrite. Vickie graduated from Carthage Central High School. A marriage to Dale Burr ended in divorce. She previously worked in construction, assisting...
Carol A. Mullany
Jan 4, 2026
DEXTER—Carol A. Mullany, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home, The ARC Jefferson St. Lawrence, under the loving care of her family.
Born on October 11, 1948, to the late Gerald and Virginia (Wetsig) Mullany, Carol attended school in Carthage. She found great joy in making potholders, dancing, crossword puzzles, everything Elvis, and visiting with...
Linda Sanders
Jan 3, 2026
Carthage - Linda Sanders, 82, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, while at Samaritan Summit Village.
A small family gathering to celebrate her life will take place at an undetermined time. A burial will take place in the spring, where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Dewight.
Linda was born on November 11, 1943, in Carthage, New York,...
Marlene Luffman
Jan 3, 2026
Copenhagen - Marlene Luffman, 86, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, while at home.
Per her wishes, there will be no funeral services. A burial will take place in the spring at Deer River Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband George.
Marlene was born on August 23, 1939, to the late Stanley and Edna Houghton. She...
Ann Bishop
Jan 3, 2026
Carthage - Ann Bishop, 89, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, while at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation.
A funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 am at Lundy Funeral Home, located at 500 State St, Carthage, NY 13619. A burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery following the service, where she will be laid to...
Mary E. Towne
Jan 1, 2026
MARY E. TOWNE
Gouverneur – Mary E. Towne, 78, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, while at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY.
Per her wishes, there will be no funeral services. She will be laid to rest in the spring at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Pleasant View Cemetery.
Mary was born in Middleton, Connecticut, to the...
Carole A. Doyle
Dec 31, 2025
Copenhagen - Carole A. Doyle, born March 30, 1946, in Sackets Harbor, NY, to Martin Fyderek and Olive Folsom, passed away following a short illness on December 31, 2025.
Calling hours will be held at Lundy Funeral Home, 500 State Street, Carthage, NY 13619, on Thursday, January 8th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A memorial service will take place at...
Samuel Cierre-John McCourt
Dec 30, 2025
Evans Mills – Samuel Cierre John McCourt, 32, residing at 26402 Golden Drive, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2025.
Samuel was born on March 4, 1993, in Philadelphia, PA, to Arlene Johnson Howard. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army, serving from January 2013 to December 2019 and achieving the rank of Sergeant.
After...
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