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Robert L. Stanford, Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
CARTHAGE – Robert “Butch” Lyle Stanford, Jr., 75, of Carthage, NY, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, surrounded by his beloved family,
He was born in Carthage on December 12, 1950, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (LaLone) Stanford. Robert grew up in the area and graduated from Norwood Norfolk Central School. On August...
Tessa J. Prince
Oct 24, 2026
Antwerp- Tessa J. (Downing) Prince, age 62, formerly of Fulton Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at home under the care of her loving family.
She was born on June 5th, 1964, in Watertown, NY, to the late Gail N. & Sharon (VerBeck) Downing. She attended Carthage High School; Tessa was primarily a homemaker.
Tessa will be remembered for her...
Alice Russell Flint
Oct 22, 2026
CARTHAGE-Alice M. Russell (Flint), formerly of Spring Street, passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on October 22, 2026, at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born on April 24, 1923, in Fine, NY, to the late Leo and Carrie (Marsh) McBroom, Alice was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, ceramics, reading, traveling with her friends, and shopping, and...
James "Jim" M. Brodt Jr.
Oct 19, 2026
CARTHAGE -- James “Jim” M. Brodt, Jr., age 65, 222 State St., died peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on November 18, 1960, in Utica, NY, to the late James M. and Gladys (Strain) Brodt Sr. He graduated from Mt. Markham High School and worked as a farmhand, and alongside his father doing whitewashing....
Catherine A. Reese
Oct 15, 2026
Philadelphia- Catherine A. Reese, age 72, died peacefully on Thursday evening, October 15, 2026. She was born in Star Lake, NY, to the late Stanley & Mary Moorse. Catherine was primarily a homemaker. Her husband, Ronald Reese, died in 1998.
She is survived by her three sons, Jason, Justin, and Kyle Goodman, and a brother, Bernie Moorse.
Per her wishes, her services...
Jutta E. Schneider
Oct 9, 2026
CARTHAGE – Jutta Elke Schneider, 71, passed away from unexpected heart complications on October 9, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 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...
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...
Josephine R. Eakins
Oct 2, 2026
Josephine R. Eakins died peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
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...
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