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Mary DeShaw
Aug 11, 2021
Mary A. DeShaw Formerly of CARTHAGE-Mary Ann DeShaw, 100, of Canastota, NY, passed away on August 11th, 2021, at Oneida Healthcare. The youngest of eight children, Mary was born at home in the Town of Rutland to James and Mabel O'Brien. In 1939, Mary was the first in her family to graduate from Copenhagen CSD. After graduation and during WWII,...
Sharon L. Downing
Aug 9, 2021
WEST CARTHAGE - Sharon L. Downing, 77, of Champion St., passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center. Sharon was born on May 15, 1944 to Leon and Elizabeth Verbeck. She lived in Great Bend for most of her childhood. On August 25, 1962 she married Gail N. Downing. Sharon was a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting and...
Kenneth Earl O'Dell
Aug 9, 2021
CARTHAGE - Kenneth O'Dell, 85, formerly of NYS Rte 126, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021 at home in Mannsville, under the loving care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice. Kenneth was born on November 1, 1935, in Watertown, son of the late Earl and Iva Waggoner O'Dell. He graduated from school in Evans Mills and went...
Charles B Manning
Aug 2, 2021
PHILADELPHIA - Charles B. "Sonnie" Manning, 72, of Eagle Ave, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Jefferson County Hospice. Sonnie was born on February 9, 1949 in Gouverneur, New York, son of the late Orville G. "Buster" and Jean R. (Butler) Manning. He attended Norwood School and...
Evelyn West
Aug 1, 2021
CARTHAGE - Evelyn M. West, 88, formerly of 39350 NYS Rte. 26, died Sunday evening, August 1, 2021, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY, where she had been a patient for a few days. Born on October 17, 1932, the daughter of the late James & Florence Vroman Hiscock, she attended school in Barnes Corners and was primarily a homemaker....
Dorothy Himes
Jul 26, 2021
EVANS MILLS- Dorothy "Dot" Jane Himes, 87 died peacefully early Monday, July 26, 2021 in her sleep at the Carthage Area Hospital. Born on March 16, 1934 in Fulton, New York. She was a wonderful loving Mother to six children, had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her, with all our love; Pam,...
Donald D. Farr
Jul 20, 2021
CARTHAGE - Donald D. Farr, 94, formerly of Strickland Road, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Carthage Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Donald was born on July 28, 1926 in Saco, Montana, son of the late Francis and Eleanor (Birrell) Farr. In 1944, after his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving active duty until...
Dana Andrews
Jul 9, 2021
Evans Mills- Dana Andrews, 57 of 101 Northwoods Estates died suddenly Friday morning, July 9, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. Dana was born on December 11, 1963 in Camden, New Jersey to the late William & Ruth Andrews. He graduated from Camden High School. He married Violet Edmondson on July 14, 1984 in New Jersey. Dana...
Louella May Card
Jul 8, 2021
COPENHAGEN- Louella May Card 89, died peacefully Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Lewis County General Hospital surrounded by her two daughters. She was born at home on September 24, 1931 in the Town of Wilna to the late George & Kathleen (Borland) Butts. She attended school in the Carthage area. A marriage to Everrett H. Card ended in divorce....
Iola M. Stowell
Jul 7, 2021
CARTHAGE- Iola Mae McAllister Stowell was born on March 10, 1930 at her childhood home in Pitcairn, NY in the midst of a March blizzard. Her grandmother delivered her when the local doctor was unable to get there. Iola was the daughter of Sylvia "Susie" Remington and Maurice "Mac" McAllister and grew up in Pitcairn, near Harrisville, New York. She...
Dorothy Snyder
Jul 6, 2021
COPENHAGEN - Dorothy M. Snyder, age 97, formerly of 3443 Halifax Road, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Sunset Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Boonville. Mrs. Snyder was born May 26, 1924 in Lowville, New York, daughter of the late Warren & Flora (Weller) Arthur. She attended country school on Route 126 until the 8th grade,...
Janie A. Schatz
Jun 24, 2021
CARTHAGE - Janie A. Schatz, 58, of Rogers Crossing Road, passed away on Thursday morning, June 24, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Janie was born in Sodus, New York on August 16, 1962, the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Martin) Rivers. She attended local schools and after graduation went on to attend Jefferson Community College. She was employed...
Richard Brotherton
Jun 11, 2021
PHILADELPHIA - Richard Brotherton, 82, formerly of Elm Ridge Road in Philadelphia, NY and a resident of Florida, died peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Richard was born on December 14, 1938 in Carthage, New York, a son of the late Merton & Fern (Gladle) Brotherton. In 1957 he graduated from Philadelphia High...
Hila F. Collette
Jun 8, 2021
HARRISVILLE -- Hila F. Collette, 83, of 14174 Church Street, Harrisville passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in the comfort of Jefferson County Hospice House, of pancreatic cancer. Born in Harrisville on October 20, 1937, she was the daughter of Fred and Grace (North) Miller. She was a 1955 graduate of Harrisville Central School and was a founding member...
Robert J. Pagel
Jun 7, 2021
Theresa- Robert J. Pagel, 76 of Creek Road, died Monday June 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1944 to the late Robert & Amelia Sligh Pagel. On Friday June 11, 2021 there will be a calling hour from 12-1pm and a service will follow in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 1:00pm. Please join...
Getrude M. Gebo
Jun 5, 2021
CARTHAGE - Gertrude M. Gebo, 71, of County Route 47, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Getrude was born on June 3, 1950 in Potsdam, New York, daughter of the late John Jock and Delthia (A'Key) Arnold. She graduated from Carthage Central School. In 1968 she married Gary L. Gebo at the Grace...
Richard "Richie" LaFave
Jun 3, 2021
STAR LAKE - Richard "Richie" LaFave II, 54, of Star Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Gouverneur Hospital. Richard was born on January 14, 1967 in Carthage, son of Richard LaFave Sr. and Reita LaFave-Ellis. He attended Harrisville School. Richie grew up and lived in Harrisville most of his life until he found his piece of...
Joanne Murphy LaDuc
Jun 2, 2021
CARTHAGE - Joanne Murphy LaDuc, 89, of West Street, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Carthage Area Hospital. Joanne was born at home in Fine, New York on February 4, 1932, daughter of the late Francis and Annie (Collins) Murphy. In 1953 she earned her nursing degree from A. Barton Hepburn. She worked as...

Barbara J Lawler
May 20, 2021
CALCIUM - Barbara J. Lawler, 88, formerly of Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully in the late hours of Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the home of her son, under the loving care of her family and Jefferson County Hospice. Barbara was born on March 21, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Earl and Ester (Diaz) Clark. She...
James H. "Jimbo" Potter
May 15, 2021
NATURAL BRIDGE - James H. "Jimbo" Potter, 51, of State Route 3, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. James was born on January 26, 1970 in Carthage, New York, son of the late James H. and Anna M. (Largett) Potter. He attended Carthage Central School. Over the years he was employed by Crooks...