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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...
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...
Donald W. Rick
Jul 7, 2026
Watertown - Donald “Don" W. Rick, 58, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Don was born on December 8, 1967, in Rochester, New York, to David and Marilyn (Padgham) Rick. A gifted student-athlete, he graduated from Wayne Central High School in 1986. He attended SUNY Alfred, where he played collegiate...
Ross M. Wicks
Jul 7, 2026
Lowville - Ross M. Wicks, 91, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, while at Carthage Area Hospital with his family.
Calling hours will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Lundy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July...
Margaret Ann Berkhouse
Jun 30, 2026
Margaret Ann Berkhouse, age 79 of Natural Bridge, NY, formerly of Bradford, passed away on June 30, 2026, in Carthage, NY.
Per her wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be announced.
Born September 20, 1946, in Bradford, she was the daughter of late Herbert William and Elaine Eloise (Paul) Confer...
Maxine Audrey Pridell
Jun 29, 2026
Maxine Audrey Cooper Pridell, 96, passed away on June 29, 2026, at her home in Copenhagen, surrounded by her loving daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was born October 30, 1929 in the Town of Lawrence, St.Lawrence County to Walter Eugene Cooper and Catherine E. Mc Kee Cooper. Her family relocated to Copenhagen two years after her birth.
Maxine...
Mary O'Dett
Jun 28, 2026
Carthage - Mary O’Dett, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, while at Samaritan Medical Center with her family.
Per her wishes, there will be no public funeral services.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. 500 State Street Carthage, NY 13619. To leave a message of sympathy for Mary’s family, please visit www.lundyfuneralhome.com and sign...
Francis C. Alexander
Jun 20, 2026
Rutland - Francis C. Alexander, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, while at Samaritan Medical Center, where he had been a patient for some time. Upon his passing, Francis was reunited with his beloved wife, Doris, after their parting one year, one month, and three days before.
Francis was born on March 12, 1934, in Copenhagen, on his grandparents'...
Linda Gage
Jun 19, 2026
CARTHAGE – Linda Gage, 65, 39147 NYS Route 3, passed away at home on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Born in Fayetteville, NY, on November 16, 1960, the daughter of Captain Clay Starbuck and Edith Pierce Jackson. She attended local schools and was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping and was a devoted animal lover, especially her beloved dog, Harley.
She is survived...
Arthur G Kiggins
Jun 18, 2026
Harrisville - Arthur G. Kiggins, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Carthage Area Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Arthur was born on July 5, 1945, in Syracuse, to the late Arthur A. and Janet A. (Stewart) Kiggins. Following his graduation from Redwood Central School in 1965, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he began a...
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