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Monty A. Tuttle
Jun 3, 2026
Monty Andrew Tuttle passed away June 3, 2026 with his two sisters and nieces by his side. Monty was born on March 14, 1965 to the parents of Luzerne F. Tuttle and Ruth A. Mouck.
Monty had a way of making people laugh and every one he met loved him. Monty was the kindest soul and the sweetest human being. Monty...
Virginia Sullivan
Jun 3, 2026
COPENHAGEN - Virginia Sullivan, 85, 2356 County Rte. 194, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026.
Born in Panama on August 28, 1940, the daughter of the late Manuel and Georgina Virginia Fong Aranda. Virginia married the love of her life, Thomas Sullivan, on Dec. 14, 1962, in the Balboa Canal Zone, Republic of Panama, with Magistrate John...
Douglas Sayre
May 30, 2026
Carthage - Douglas Sayre, 72, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, while at Crouse Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A celebration of life will take place on June 13, 2026, at 11:00 am at the North Country Fellowship Church, located at 35206 Sayre Rd, Carthage, NY 13619.
Douglas was born on February 27, 1954, to the late Vincent R. and Elizabeth...
Lynn R. Schack, Sr.
May 23, 2026
CARTHAGE – Lynn Robert Schack Sr., of Sherman St., died peacefully surrounded by his friends at his camp on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the town of Brantingham, where he enjoyed hunting for many years.
He was 76 years old and the youngest of all the children to Clarence and Catherine Schack. Lynn was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and his...
Mickal Durant Sr.
May 19, 2026
Carthage - Mickal Durant Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, while at home.
Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Mickal was born on August 13, 1952, in Watertown to the late Robert and Pauline (Files) Durant Sr. After high school, Mickal enlisted in the United States Army, where he worked as a Signal Support System Specialist....
Ryan James Cloe
May 15, 2026
It’s with great sadness that we announce the services for Ryan James Cloe, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 21 in Chaumont, NY.
Born on July 6, 2004, in Watertown, NY, to William C. Cloe and Mary J. Dowling, Ryan graduated from Carthage High School and worked as a contractor for Larry Walseman. He...
Kirk A. Ventiquattro
May 14, 2026
DEFERIET - Kirk A. Ventiquattro, 67, — known to nearly everyone simply as Coach V — went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 14, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family and close friends as he peacefully passed, following a nearly 15-year battle with prostate cancer. Throughout that fight, Coach V dedicated himself to...
Judith C. Tidaback
May 4, 2026
Funeral services for Judith Tidaback, age 82 of Harrisville, will be held on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Lundy Funeral Home Chapel. Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral and be held at the funeral home in Carthage from 4-7 pm. Mrs. Tidaback passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home...
Samuel P. Lundy
Apr 30, 2026
COPENHAGEN – Samuel P. Lundy, 83, of Washington St., passed away at home on Thursday evening, April 30, 2026.
Born on June 15, 1942, in West Carthage to J. Henry and Alice R. Nicholl Lundy, he attended rural schools and graduated from Carthage Central High School with the Class of 1959. He then graduated from the former Simmons School of Embalming...
Elton Hammond III
Apr 29, 2026
Carthage -Elton Hammond III, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation, while surrounded by his family.
Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life will take place at a later date, to be announced.
Elton was born on August 15, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Elton Hammond Jr. and...
Peggy L. Hosmer
Apr 25, 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.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 am in Sts. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, New Boston.
Calling hours will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7, and from 10:00 am...
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...

