Obituaries
Bertha M. Arquitt
Jul 25, 2025
Bertha Marie Arquitt, Hammond, NY, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 62 years old.
Born on November 27, 1962, in Alexandria Bay, NY, Bertha was the beloved daughter of the late Angeline Amyot and Edwin Arquitt, and sister to the late Harold Arquitt.
She spent her life in the North Country, creating...
Douglas C. Gordon
Jul 25, 2025
Douglas C. Gordon, 94, passed away Friday afternoon, July 25th , at his home with his loving family by his side.
Douglas was born November 12, 1930, in South Hammond, son of Benjamin and Irene Gordon. He graduated from Hammond High School and as a young man ran the family dairy farm in the Town of Hammond.
He married Shirley MacMartin on...
Daniel G. Sweet
Jul 22, 2025
Daniel G. Sweet, 62, passed away on July 22, 2025, while hiking on the Appalachian Trail, near Berlin, NH.
Dan was born July 11, 1963, in Johnson City, NY, son of Burtt and Marilyn Moore Sweet. He graduated from Dallas High School, in Dallas, PA, and then from Penn State Wilkes-Barre with a degree in mechanical engineering.
He married Lynne Gallagher on...
Vernon C. "Varmint" Langlois
Jul 18, 2025
Vernon C. “Varmint” Langlois, 73, passed away Friday evening, July 18th, at River Hospital.
He was born November 16, 1951, in Alexandria Bay, son of John and Doris Deemer Langlois. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School.
“Varmint” worked several different jobs, but most notably as a bartender at the Village House and the Islander Inn, both in Alexandria Bay. He was...
L. Janet Hanni
Jul 18, 2025
L. Janet Hanni, 56, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 18th at Samaritan Medical Center, in Watertown after a long- fought battle against breast cancer.
She was born May 8, 1969, in Willimantic, CT, daughter of Thomas D. and Lillian E. Varga Leffingwell. She graduated from Norwich Technical High School, in Norwich, Connecticut and from SUNY Canton with a degree in...
Martin A Cole
Jul 16, 2025
Rev Martin (Marty) Allen Cole passed away at the age of 70 in his home in Ocean Park, WA after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He stepped into his Heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family. Pastor Marty, served faithfully in the as a Village Missions affiliated pastor for almost 33 years including serving at Ocean Park Community...
Jill E. DeLucia
Jul 16, 2025
Jill E. DeLucia, 83, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, neighbor and friend passed away Wednesday evening, July 16th, at her home. Jilly “left” on her terms after spending her final days lovingly cared for by her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.
She was born March 3, 1942, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Carl and Dorothy Dunham Eggleton. She graduated...
Walter L. Wood Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
Walter L. Wood, Jr., 87, passed away Monday morning, July 7th, at home.
He was born July 2, 1938 in Alexandria Bay, son of Walter L. Wood, Sr. and Isobell D. Henderson Wood.
Walt graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1956 and attended Oswego State College.
He proudly served in the US Navy from 1957-1959, doing a Mediterranean tour aboard the U.S.S....
Susan J. Hudon
Jun 27, 2025
Susan J. Hudon, 91, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 27, 2025, at River Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Born on December 14, 1933, in Watertown, NY, Sue was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Pike) Edick. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1952 and from Cazenovia Junior College in 1954. A lifelong resident of Alexandria...
Dennis J Mannigan
Jun 23, 2025
Dennis J. Mannigan passed peacefully June 23, 2025 at the age of 66 at his home. He was born September 27, 1958 to Margaret Price and Thomas M. Mannigan III. Dennis spent his childhood growing up in Cape Vincent, NY, attending Cape Vincent Central School.
He married Terry Carpenter Babcock on July 4, 1983, in Dexter, NY.
Dennis worked and learned the...
Bonnie J. Eggert
May 29, 2025
Bonnie J. Eggert, 82, Carnegie Bay Rd., passed away at her home Thursday morning.
Bonnie was born in Rochester, NY on November 29, 1942, the daughter of George and Miriam Ayles Senecal. She was educated in Webster schools
Bonnie married William Eggert in Rochester on February 14, 1960.
She enjoyed gardening and crocheting and was a homemaker for her family and children.
Besides her...
Beverly J. Freeman
May 16, 2025
Beverly J. Freeman, 77, Alexandria Bay, passed away at River Hospital on May 16th after a brave fight with ovarian cancer.
Beverly was born on November 4, 1947 in Lowville, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Marjorie Wood Cody. She attended Lowville and Watertown, NY schools.
She married John Freeman on August 29, 1963 in Watertown.
Beverly worked as a housekeeper at River...
Sylvia Hall Fahsel
May 12, 2025
Sylvia Ann Fahsel (née Hall), 76, a spirited and deeply devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born March 12, 1949, the daughter of the late Roy and Regina White Hall in Alexandria Bay, New York. Known for her twinkling blue eyes, easy smile, and unwavering independence, Sylvia lived a life rich in purpose,...
Scott A. Fowler
May 7, 2025
Scott A. Fowler, 43, Syracuse, died at home on Wednesday, May 7th.
Scott was born in Oswego on April 22, 1982, the son of Dolayne Schraden and David Fowler. He graduated from Hannibal High School and worked as a Plumber for Lovett Mechanical, Syracuse.
A marriage to Lindsay Button ended in divorce.
Scott is survived by his mother, Dolayne, Alexandria Bay, NY; his...
James C. Pitcher
May 3, 2025
James C. Pitcher, 67, passed away at home early Saturday morning with his loving family by his side.
He was born on June 16, 1957, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of Hugh and Lois “Denise” Wilson Pitcher. He graduated from Hammond Central School in 1975.
“Pitch” was a longtime owner/operator of Pitcher Farms, Hammond and was heavily involved in the community. He...
Katherine M. Chapman
Apr 28, 2025
Katherine M. Chapman, 92, passed away Monday, April 28th at United Helpers in Canton, where she had resided for the past two years.
She was born March 31, 1933, on the Black Lake Road, daughter of Harold F. and Clara Bickelhaupt Baxter. She graduated from Hammond Central High School in 1952.
She married Harold L. Chapman on October 4, 1952, at the...
Else Paulina Anneka Brown
Apr 16, 2025
Else (Elze) Paulina Anneke Brown (née Van Breugel) passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas, surrounded by her three children, her sister Erika, and her brother-in-law, John Carter. In the weeks leading up to her passing, Else had the opportunity to share meaningful visits and time with her family. She is survived by her loving children:...
Brian S. Sanford
Apr 1, 2025
Alexandria Bay, NY – Brian S. Sanford, 33, passed away unexpectedly, early Tuesday morning, April 1st, at home.
He was born September 13, 1991, in Carmel, NY, son of Todd and Erika Clarkson Sanford.
He graduated from Alexandria Central High School, Salisbury Prep School, in Salisbury, CN, and attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY studying Chemical Engineering and playing DIV I football.
He...
Jean Shortt
Mar 30, 2025
Jean Shortt, 82, of Thousand Island Park, passed away early Sunday morning, March 30th, after a mercifully short battle with lung cancer complicated by a long battle with immune complications. She died at home surrounded by her family. Besides her husband, Frank, she is survived by two daughters, Laurie (David) Kutina, West Falls, NY and Julie (Charles) Howard, Port St....
Paula J. Money
Mar 19, 2025
Paula J. Money, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 19th at River Hospital, after being stricken at home.
She was born March 9, 1947, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Arthur and Frances Simpson Estes. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1965.
She married Duane Money on May 23, 1969, in Alexandria Bay. Mr. Money passed away on February 2,...
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