Obituaries

Rhea A. Thornton

Rhea A. Thornton

Jul 7, 2019

Rhea A. Thornton, 81, died Friday, July 5 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown where she had been a resident.

She was born Oct. 7, 1937 daughter of Homer and Flossie Gordon Reynolds.

She graduated from Alexandria Central School in 1956. She married Howard Thornton Nov. 11, 1958, that later ended in divorce.

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Gerald A. "Gerry" Chaltain

Gerald A. "Gerry" Chaltain

Jul 4, 2019

ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY – Gerald A. “Gerry” Chaltain, 70, passed away July 2 nd , at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.

Gerry was born October 15, 1948 in Alexandria Bay, son of Jacques J. and Pauline Marie Kramer Chaltain.

He graduated from Alexandria Central High School.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army...

S. Graham Atkinson

S. Graham Atkinson

Jul 2, 2019

Shaner Graham Atkinson passed away from natural causes on June 28 th , 2019. He was born in Watertown, NY on April 8 th , 1963. He is survived by his three daughters, Elena, Mary Grace, and Kate Elizabeth; his brother Todd; his sisters Gay and Leslie; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends His loving parents,...

Geneva J. Running

Geneva J. Running

May 12, 2019

May 11, 2019

REDWOOD, NY – Geneva J. Running, 80, Stine Road, passed away Saturday evening at her home. She had been under the care of her loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

She was born November 4, 1938 in Lake Lure, NC, daughter of Theodore and Mary Skipper Burgess. She was educated in...

John C. “Jay” Meyers IV

John C. “Jay” Meyers IV

May 11, 2019

Calling hours for Jay will be on Saturday, June 8th, from 2-4 pm at Costello Funeral Home. Memorial service will begin at the funeral home at 4 pm with Reverend Lisa Busby officiating.

CLAYTON, NY – John C. “Jay” Meyers, IV, 31, Robinson Road, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9 th .

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Elinor W. Ducat

Elinor W. Ducat

May 7, 2019

Elinor Walton Ducat, 83, of St. Lawrence Park Rd., Alexandria Bay, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 4 th , surrounded by her loving family.

Elinor was born on September 12, 1935 in Watertown, the daughter of Dorothy P. and Lawson G. Walton.  She was a 1953 graduate of Watertown High School, and then received...

Patricia A. Chalk

Patricia A. Chalk

Apr 16, 2019

April 13, 2019

FISHERS LANDING, NY – Patricia Ann Moore Chalk, passed away Saturday afternoon, at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born August 5, 1928 in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Sarah Lee Moore. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School. She married Duane J. Chalk on November 22, 1951...

Connie Marie Richard

Connie Marie Richard

Apr 16, 2019

April 15, 2019

HAMMOND, NY – Connie Marie Richard , 75, State Route 37, passed away Monday morning at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, with her loving family by her side.

She was born October 14, 1943 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of Amy Barrett and Thomas Mutz. She was adopted and raised...

Faye Babcock Service Notice

Faye Babcock Service Notice

Apr 15, 2019

Alexandria Bay – A memorial service for Faye G. Babcock, 79, will be held Saturday, April 27 th at 11 am at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay, the Rev. Jack Andersen officiating. Mr. Babcock passed away January 12, 2019. Among his survivors are his wife, Carol.

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Faye G. Babcock, 79, County Route 1, passed...

Lyle F. Docteur

Lyle F. Docteur

Apr 11, 2019

April 10, 2019

Lyle F. Docteur, 80, of NYS Rte 12E, Cape Vincent, passed away Wednesday afternoon at the Emergency Room at River Hospital.

Lyle was born on June 4, 1938 in Watertown, the son of Frederick and Mable Reff Docteur.  He graduated from Cape Vincent High School.

Lyle married Edith “Edie” Hammond ...

Milton L. Burns

Milton L. Burns

Apr 10, 2019

April 3, 2019

Wellesley Island – Milton L. Burns, 93, passed away Wednesday evening at the Samaritan Keep Home, in Watertown, where he had been a resident for several years.

He was born September 19, 1925 on Wellesley Island, son of John and Camilla Houghton Burns. He was educated in Wellesley Island and Clayton schools....

Patrick J. Chavoustie

Patrick J. Chavoustie

Mar 23, 2019

Stuart, Florida & Alexandria Bay, NY

Patrick Joseph Chavoustie, known as “Pat”, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019, in Stuart, Florida where he retired with his wife, Clorinda after they married in 2003. He was 85 years old.

Pat was born to Elmer and Mary (O’Neil) Chavoustie, on June 15, 1933, in Watertown, New...

Carol J. Chavoustie

Carol J. Chavoustie

Mar 22, 2019

Carol Joanne Chavoustie passed away suddenly on March 21, 2019 in Alexandria Bay. She was 83 years old.

Carol was born on August 20, 1935 in Detroit, MI. She was the only child of Richard J. Ruff and Janith (Reed) Ruff. She was born deaf and attended St. Augustine School for the Deaf and Blind. She went...

Suzanne "Suzie" L. Keeler

Suzanne "Suzie" L. Keeler

Mar 21, 2019

Service Notice

Calling hours for “Suzie” Keeler, 63, will be Friday, May 24 th , from 6-9 pm, at the Costello Funeral Home.

A memorial service will not be held as was originally posted, but memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 25 th...

KATHLEEN M. DEPUY

KATHLEEN M. DEPUY

Mar 11, 2019

March 11, 2019

Alexandria Bay – Kathleen Marie DePuy, 72, ended her battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Monday, March 11 at United Helper’s Riverledge Campus in Ogdensburg, where she was a resident since August of 2017.

She was born December 21, 1946 in Ellenville, NY, daughter of William (Bill) and Winifred (Winnie) LaMont Coombs. She...

Karl H. Wiegand

Karl H. Wiegand

Feb 23, 2019

February 21, 2019

Alexandria Bay – Karl H. Wiegand, 73 of Anthony Street, passed away Thursday morning, at his home.

He was born March 27, 1945 in Germany, son of Heinz and Freida Borreck Wiegand. He graduated from Passaic High School in Passaic, New Jersey. He married Eileen Brzys on August 23, 1980. He served in the New Jersey Army National Guard for...

Patricia A. Denicola

Patricia A. Denicola

Jan 14, 2019

January 12, 2019

REDWOOD, NY – Patricia A. Denicola, 73, formerly of Redwood, passed away Saturday evening at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, after being admitted on Friday.

She was born December 9, 1945 in Watertown, daughter if Roscoe and Lillian Hall Shoulette. She graduated from Redwood High School in 1966. She married Dominick J....

Faye G. Babcock

Faye G. Babcock

Jan 13, 2019

Alexandria Bay, NY – Faye G. Babcock, 79, County Route 1, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 30, 1939 in Watertown, NY, son of Delbert and Lillian Dickie Babcock. He graduated from General Brown Central School. He served in the US...

Douglas R. Savage

Douglas R. Savage

Dec 20, 2018

Douglas R. Savage, 74, of Lake Street, Redwood, passed away early Thursday morning at Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a patient since December 3 rd , 2018.

Douglas was born in the town of Alexandria on October 23 rd ,1944, the son of C. Harvey and Viola Dunn Savage.  He graduated from Redwood High School...

Robert F. Kring

Robert F. Kring

Dec 20, 2018

Robert F. Kring, 73, of Bryant Road, Redwood, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 19 th at River Hospital.

Robert was born in the town of Alexandria on September 2 nd ,1945, the son of Ralph and Mildred Masters Kring. He graduated from Redwood High School. He married Annita Minnich in Rome, NY on June 7, 1968....