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John A. Warner
Aug 26, 2023
Carthage – John A. Warner, 52, passed away on August 26th, 2023, at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center after a battle with cancer.
John was born on August 8th, 1971, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late John and Jennie (Kayga) Warner.
John attended school at Waterford Kettering High School in Michigan. After relocating to New York, he...
Dr. Gerard Anthony Crawford, II. MD
Aug 24, 2023
CARTHAGE - Dr. Gerard Anthony Crawford II, MD, of 950 West St., died peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023, with his family at his side, while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
A Funeral Service will be held privately by his family. There will be no public calling hours....
Tina M. Gonio
Aug 23, 2023
CARTHAGE- Tina M. Gonio, 57, of Carthage; died peacefully on August 23, 2023, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY surrounded by her loving family.
Tina was born on July 13, 1966, in Watertown, NY to Robert E. & the late Judith M. (Scee) Marolf. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1984.
She...
Gilbert C. Barlow Sr.
Aug 23, 2023
Carthage – Gilbert C. Barlow Sr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, after being stricken at his residence.
Gilbert was born on June 23rd, 1951, in Gouverneur to the late Leon Barlow Sr. and Leona (Gordinier) Pennock. After attending Carthage Augustinian Academy, he went on to attend Modern Welding School in Albany.
Gilbert...
Glenda A Opeifa
Aug 22, 2023
Watertown – Glenda A. Opeifa, 61, of Watertown, New York passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County with her loving daughter at her side.
Glenda was born on January 3rd, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Henry Webb and Betty Ann Spear.
Glenda loved to...
Vincent R. Farney
Aug 13, 2023
Carthage – Vincent R. Farney began his final journey on August 13th, 2023, while being cared for by Hospice of Jefferson County.
Vincent was born on January 3rd, 1925, in Beaver Falls, N.Y. He was the firstborn of the late Raymond and Lucille Yoder Forney. He was of Dutch and German descent resulting in the quick, honest,...
Julieann Ayres
Aug 10, 2023
Carthage – Julieann “Ticky” Marie (Grupico) Ayres of Carthage passed away on August 10th, 2023, at Hospice of Jefferson County.
Julieann was born in Watertown, New York on November 8, 1940, the daughter of Ralph and Anna Grupico.
Julieann graduated from Watertown High School in 1957. After graduation, she remained in Watertown to be close...
Karen S. Berry
Aug 7, 2023
BROWNVILLE – Karen S. Berry, 75, of Rice Road passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 7, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY with her family at her side.
Karen was born to the late Gordon J. & Ruth (Griffin) Straight on July 31, 1948, in Saranac Lake, New York. She graduated from Tupper...
Edwin J. Lawton, Jr.
Jul 29, 2023
CARTHAGE – Edwin J. Lawton Jr.,49, died peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 2:30 pm-4:00 pm in the Carthage Park Rec Building.
Edwin was born in Carthage on September 3,...
Bruce N. Schermerhorn
Jul 27, 2023
Carthage – Bruce N. Schermerhorn, 75, of South James Street passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023.
Bruce was born on August 21, 1947, to the late George and Ella (Bartell) Schermerhorn. He attended Carthage Central School District. Bruce joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and was honorably discharged on September 11, 1972.
Bruce retired...
Dena A. Peters
Jul 26, 2023
Herrings – Dena A. Peters, 60, of 1st Street passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.
Dena was born to the late Dana and Marjorie (Russell) Dintaman on January 12th, 1963, in Plattsburgh, NY.
Dena graduated from Peru High School in 1981. Dena and her husband, Frederick, were married in Schuyler, NY...
Rebecca S. Gaucher
Jul 17, 2023
Harrisville – Rebecca S. Gaucher, 43, of Harrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Carthage Area Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1979, to the late David Cring and Susan (Fowler) Cring in Gouverneur, NY.
Rebecca graduated from Harrisville Central School in 1997. She was currently working as a cook at the...
James Dewey Kirch
Jul 15, 2023
Obituary for James Dewey Kirch
James Dewey Kirch, 62 years old, of Scituate RI, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Kent County Hospital after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his wife and children. Jim was the husband of Lori Ann (Dymek) Kirch for 35 years.
A...
Jessie Louise VanLuven
Jul 14, 2023
Jessie Louise VanLuven (nee Mickle), Beloved Wife to Ronald William VanLuven for 61 years, passed to her Glory on July 14, 2023. Jessie was born on March 15, 1941, in Oneida, New York, and graduated from High School in 1961 in Oneida. She was preceded to Glory by her Parents, Carroll and Louise; her brother Robert; and her son...
Ronald "Butch" K. O'Dett
Jul 10, 2023
Ronald (Butch) Keith O’Dett Jr., 71 years old, Ron passed away after a very short illness on Monday July 10, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1952 to the late Ronald Keith O’Dett Sr. and Alice Lorraine (Trudeau) Weston in Carthage, NY.
Ron is survived by his longtime companion Tina...
Carlton Lawton
Jul 5, 2023
DEFERIET – Carlton Lawton, 89, formerly of Wilna Ave, died peacefully on July 6, 2023, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home in Watertown, NY. He was born on February 3, 1934, to the late Joseph & Louise (Bacon) Lawton in Theresa, New York. He attended local schools.
Carlton enjoyed doing lawn care and he also worked as...
David Ward
Jun 29, 2023
CARTHAGE – David Ward, 68, of Bridge Street, died peacefully on June 29, 2023, at his home under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born on July 1, 1954, to the late Douglas and Evelyn (Johnson) Ward in Carthage, New York.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August...
Dennis Wayne O'Dett
Jun 26, 2023
CARTHAGE – Dennis Wayne O’Dett, 70, of Jackson Lane, died peacefully on June 26, 2023, at his home under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Lewis County.
He was born on May 31, 1953, to the late Clarence Silas & Edith Alice (Buck) O’Dett in Carthage, New York. He attended Carthage Central School.
...Dustin T. Overholt
Jun 14, 2023
WATERTOWN- Dustin Thomas Overholt, Major (Retired)- age 46, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 (Infantry Birthday), at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. He was born on August 19, 1976, in Akron, Ohio to the late Lorraine Oakes and Curtis Overholt. Dustin was a graduate from the University of Alaska, with...
Anthony Lee Averitte
Jun 12, 2023
CARTHAGE – Anthony Lee Averitte, Sr., 53, 363 Mechanic St., passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, where he had been a patient for a short time. Born in Detroit, Michigan on January 2, 1970, the son of Louise Hayes. He was educated in Detroit and worked primarily in the landscaping industry. A...