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Linda A. LaClair
Nov 11, 2021
CHAMPION- Linda A. (Peck) LaClair, 73, died peacefully Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her brother Ron's home under the care of Jefferson County Hospice and her family. Linda was born on June 13, 1948 in Champion, daughter of the late Vern and Harriet (Healy) Peck. She attended school in Copenhagen, NY. She married Michael LaClair on November 9, 1985 at...
Dennis M. Goldthrite
Nov 8, 2021
WEST CARTHAGE -- Dennis M. Goldthrite, 67, 63 Madison St., died at home on Monday, November 8th, 2021 under the care of his family. Born at home in Carthage on April 21, 1954, the son of Claude & Isabelle Flint Goldthrite, he graduated from Carthage Central High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army, where he was deployed...
Harold Herby R. Hill
Nov 8, 2021
HARRISVILLE - Harold "Herby" Richard Hill, 96, former Sergeant with the Lewis County Sherriff's Office, residing at 8281 High Street, died on November 08, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Watertown, N.Y., where he was a patient for approximately five days. Calling hours will be held from 5-8 PM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...
James Wilton
Nov 7, 2021
NATURAL BRIDGE -- James Wilton, 63, 12674 Aldrich Settlement Rd., died early Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of Lewis County. Born in Syracuse at St. Joseph's Hospital on February 16th, 1958, the son of George Kenneth & Ellen May Nash Wilton. He attended school in East Syracuse and graduated...
Bette Irene Phinney
Oct 31, 2021
Calcium- Bette Phinney (born as Elizabeth Irene Pickering) was born on February 25th, 1930 in Tupper Lake, NY to the late Wilfred and Viola (Robinson) Pickering. Bette is survived by her significant other, Clifford House of Calcium, NY. She was the beloved mother of Sue Ballou, Steve Ackey, Jackie Billings, Randy Phinney, Tim Phinney, and Monty Phinney, and had several...
Michael J. Schatz
Oct 30, 2021
CARTHAGE - Michael J. Schatz, 66, of Rogers Crossing Road, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home. Michael was born in Meriden, Connecticut on October 22, 1955, the son of John J. Schatz and Shirley J. (Hall) Brown. He graduated from Carthage Central School and went on to work as a bridge laborer before suffering a disability....
Roscoe W. Bowen
Oct 29, 2021
WATERTOWN - Roscoe Ward "Skip" Bowen passed away peacefully with his loving wife Vernita (Suzy) by his side on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center. Skip was born in Cooperstown, NY August 17, 1941 and graduated from Boonville Central School. He worked as a laborer throughout his life and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and outdoor activities. Always willing...
Nancy M. Jones
Oct 26, 2021
CARTHAGE - Nancy M. Jones, 83, formerly of Brantingham, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Nancy was born on October 24, 1938 in Lowville, daughter of the late Lawrence Doyle and Edith (Duncan) Doyle Liscum. She graduated from Copenhagen Central School and went on to work at various locations in the north...
Genevieve Mae "Jenny" Rhone
Oct 26, 2021
WATERTOWN - Genevieve M. "Jenny" Rhone, 73, of Howk Street, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center. Jenny was born in Carthage, New York on March 11, 1948, daughter of the late Gilbert A. and Elizabeth M. (Noyes) Rushlow. She graduated from Carthage Central School and went on to receive an Associate's degree from St....
Jackie Boothe
Oct 24, 2021
WATERTOWN - Jackie Lynn Boothe, 64, 22295 Patricia Dr., passed away on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. On October 24th, 2021 at 10:20 AM the world lost a beloved Mother, Wife, Colleague and Friend. Jackie was born in Watertown on September 2nd, 1957 to Fay J. Gates and Austin P. Boothe. Throughout her entire life...

Terry Peck
Oct 21, 2021
CHAMPION - Terry "Mike" Peck, 72, of State Route 126, passed away on October 21, 2021 at home, under the loving care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice. Terry was born on May 16, 1949 in Champion, son of the late Vern and Harriet (Healy) Peck. He attended Copenhagen School and later enlisted in the United States Army, serving...
Anthony Q. "Porky" Arnold
Oct 20, 2021
NATURAL BRIDGE - Anthony "Porky" Arnold, 58, of 44179 Lime Street., died early Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021 at the Carthage Area Hospital due to complications from Covid-19. Born in Carthage on October 4, 1963, he was the son of Roger Dashner & Rita Arnold McIntosh. After his mother's tragic death on February 18th, 1972, Anthony was raised from a...
Thomas George Rogers
Oct 14, 2021
HARRISVILLE - Thomas Rogers, 87, of Orebed Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, October 14, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Thomas was born on July 29, 1934 in Theresa, New York, son of the late Edwin and Etha (Thorton) Rogers. He graduated from Hammond Central School. He was employed as a trammer operator with Gouverneur Talc for...
Evelyn M. Auberten
Oct 12, 2021
CARTHAGE- Evelyn M. Auberten, 100, formerly of 63 Madison Street, died peacefully on October 12, 2021 at the Carthage Centre for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Carthage, NY. Evelyn was born on June 2, 1921 in Lewisburg, New York the town was formerly in the Pine Camp Expansion area and is now completely deserted. The daughter of the late James and...
Todd M. Carr
Oct 12, 2021
Cortland- Todd M. Carr, 51, formerly of Natural Bridge There will be no public calling hours. Todd was born on August 26, 1970, to John Carr & Nancy (Gates) Hall in Carthage, New York. He attended Natural Bridge and Carthage Schools. Spent time in Florida and Illinois as a self-employed drywaller and he enjoyed spending time outdoors/camping and fishing. He...
Richard L. George
Oct 9, 2021
HARRISVILLE - Richard L. "Big Bird" George, 72, of Thomas Road, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Richard was born on December 10, 1948 in Gouverneur, son of the late Bill & Madeline George. He graduated from Gouverneur Central School and served in the United States Air Force. He later enlisted in the...
Arletha M. Zecher
Oct 5, 2021
CARTHAGE - Arletha M. Zecher, 92, formerly of South James Street, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 at Carthage Area Hospital. Arletha was born on July 27, 1929 in the town of New Bremen, daughter of the late George and Mary Louise (Post) Millard. She graduated from Lowville Academy in 1947. She was primarily a homemaker and worked at...
Louis A. Howland
Oct 3, 2021
NATURAL BRIDGE -- Louis A. Howland, Jr., 33, 3946 Factory Rd., was pronounced dead on October 3, 2021 at the Carthage Area Hospital, after being stricken at his home. Born on July 14, 1988 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, the son of Louis A. and Janelle Lee Hubbard Howland, he attended local schools. He received his diploma, graduating at...
Betty L. Madore
Oct 3, 2021
CARTHAGE - Betty L. Madore, 95, formerly of county route 47, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday morning, October 3, 2021 at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown, New York. Betty was born on November 28, 1925 in Dexter, New York, daughter of the late Hugh A. and Nina (LaBell) Mentry. She attended school in...
Leonard J. Ormiston
Sep 13, 2021
CARTHAGE - Leonard J. Ormiston, 58, of State Route 3, passed away on Monday evening, September 13, 2021 at his home. Leonard was born on June 12, 1963 in Carthage, son of the late Richard and Joyce (Thebert) Ormiston. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1982. In 1986 he enlisted in the United States National Guard, serving until 1988....