Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

CARTHAGE- Judith M. Marolf, 78, of Carthage; died peacefully on February 25, 2023, at the Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, NY.

Judy was born on January 17, 1945, in Watertown, NY and was the daughter of Percy Scee & Marian (Scee) Crump, with her stepfather Morris R. Crump. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1963. She...

Feb 24, 2023

CARTHAGE- Gladys J. Collins, 94, of Carthage; died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at her daughter's home under the care of her loving family and Jefferson County Hospice.

She was born on August 18, 1928, at home in New Bremen, NY to the late Cassius & Lola May (Plopper) West. She attended local schools.

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Feb 19, 2023

CHAMPION- A Celebration of Life for Mr. George Waite, 86, who passed away on February 19, 2023, will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Carthage Elks Club 511 Fulton St, Carthage, NY 13619.

He will be laid to rest in the St. James Catholic Cemetery in the spring.

Feb 17, 2023

WEST CARTHAGE - Dawn Guss, 56, 36 Liberty St., died Friday evening, February 17th, at the Carthage Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, where she had been a resident for a short time. Born on June 22, 1966, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She graduated college with an Associate's Degree in Children's Literature. A marriage to David Hoffman ended in divorce. She enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2023

EVANS MILLS- Robert Arthur “Bob” DesJardins, 81, formerly of Carthage; died peacefully early morning on February 15, 2023, at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Robert was born on June 18, 1941, in Carthage, NY to the late Leon & Alba DesJardins. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1961. He then served proudly in the United States Airforce...

Feb 7, 2023

Lewis Winfield Bucy Jr. Carthage, NY - Lewis Winfield Bucy Jr. 49 of Staie Rd. Passed away on February 7th. Lewis was born on February 25th 1973 in Meyersdale Pennsylvania to Nancy and Lew Bucy's of Meyersdale Pennsylvania. Upon his graduation Lewis joined the United States Military serving as a black hawk helicopter crew chief and was a proud...

Feb 2, 2023

WATERTOWN - Calvin R. Thomas, 77, of 519 Mundy Street., died peacefully Thursday evening, February 2, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Born on August 25, 1945, in Ansted, West Virginia, the son of the late Emery & Josephine (Kincaid) Miller. He graduated from Ansted High School, then enlisted in the United States Army served 2 years active,...

Feb 1, 2023

CARTHAGE- Helen G. DeLong, 91, of Carthage, NY peacefully passed away early morning on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home under the care of her loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Helen was born June 22, 1931, in Harrisville, NY the daughter of the late Lee & Etta (Hays) LaParr. She attended Watertown Immaculate Heart Academy. Helen married...

Jan 31, 2023

I know that you can’t see me, but trust me I’m right here.

Although I’m up in Heaven, my love for you stays near.

So often I see you crying, many times you call my name.

I want so much to lick your face and ease some of your pain.

I wish that I could make you see that Heaven indeed is real.

If you...

Jan 30, 2023

“Every move, every life changing event,

you have held me up and pushed me

forward. You have dried my eyes

countless times, listened when I

couldn’t hear, and guided me with your

kindness with every breath.”

She was my other eyes that could see above the clouds;

my other ears that heard above the winds.

She was the part of me that could reach out into the sea.

She...

Jan 21, 2023

CARTHAGE- William "Bill" H. Hugo Jr., 62, died peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica. He was born on April 4, 1960, in Carthage, NY. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. located at 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619.

Jan 21, 2023

WEST CARTHAGE- Jeffrey Lee Markham, 70, of 222 State Street, died peacefully on January 21, 2023, at his daughter's home in Rome, NY. He was born on May 9, 1952, in Constableville, NY to the late Willis & Eleanor Jean (Jones) Markham. Jeff graduated from school in Lewis County. He was an extremely talented man; he was self-employed and worked...

Jan 18, 2023

Watertown- Olga O. Emerson 89, of 420 South Meadow Street, died peacefully on January 18, 2023, at the Samaritan Medical Center, She was born on April 13, 1933, in Mexico to the late Herman and Augustina (Carabajal) Ornelas. A marriage to Terry Emerson brought her to the states, where she was gainfully employed and retired from the housekeeping department of...

Jan 14, 2023

Richard Davis 73, West Carthage West Carthage, NY Richard Davis 73 passed away peacefully on Saturday morning January 14, 2023, at Samaritan Medical Center. Richard was born on December 9, 1949, in West Carthage, NY. The eldest son of Roy and Lela (Toni) Rounds Davis. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1970. Richard retired from Fort James Paper...

Jan 13, 2023

COPENHAGEN- Macklin Murrock, 90, formerly of Carthage, died peacefully Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home in Watertown, NY. He was born on July 13, 1932, in Pinckney, NY in Lewis County to the late Dewey & Cara Lillian (Beadle) Murrock. He attended Pinckney No. 7 elementary school, which consisted of a local one-room schoolhouse, and...

Jan 11, 2023

BLACK RIVER -Carlton "Sonny" George David, 83, a patient of SKNH formerly of LeRay Street, died peacefully late afternoon on January 11, 2023, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home in Watertown, New York. Born on April 21, 1939, in Henderson, NY; son of the late Carlton Irwin & Myrtle Mae (Lowery) David. A 1958 graduate from General Brown High...

Jan 6, 2023

Concetta Ann Perkins, age 82, of Oviedo, Florida passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. A visitation for Concetta will be held Monday, January 16, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 501 E MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD, OVIEDO, FL 32765. Following the visitation will be a funeral mass from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at...

Jan 2, 2023

HARRISVILLE - Timothy Charles Ayers, 70, passed away at the Carthage Area Hospital on Monday, January 2, 2023, after becoming ill months prior to his passing. Born in West Carthage, NY on April 23, 1952. The son of Robert Ayers and Joyce Prievo (Ayers) who passed before him. He attended Carthage Central School District. Timothy and Dorene Mono (Ayers)...

2023

Florida - Stephen E. Sylver passed away on September 27, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was under the care of Compassionate Hospice. Steve was born on December 26, 1948, to the late Clarence and Marjorie Sylver. He grew up in West Carthage and graduated from Carthage Central School. He enlisted in...

2023

CARTHAGE – Paul A. Clark, 88, formerly of Cole Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, November 2, 2023.

Paul was born on January 12th, 1935, in Mannsville, NY, to the late Florello and Ruth (Brepzer) Clark.

Paul earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. After receiving his degree, Paul worked a...