Obituaries

Betty J. Truesdell

Sep 23, 2016

Betty J . Truesdell, 88, of St. Lawrence Park Rd, Alexandria Bay died Thursday morning at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. Betty was born on September 27, 1927 in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of Wesson and Emma Jacobson Paplow.  She graduated from Cassadaga Valley Central School in Cassadaga, NY. She married Joseph G. Truesdell in Jamestown, NY on November...

Glenn D. Hudon

Sep 19, 2016

September 17, 2016 Alexandri a Bay – Glenn D. Hudon, 80, passed away Saturday morning at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 25, 1936 in Canton, Connecticut, son of Ernest and Gladys Girard Hudon.  After graduating high school, Glenn moved to Alexandria Bay to work at Adventure Town. He also took...

Betty V. Root

Sep 8, 2016

September 7, 2016 Alexandria Bay, NY Betty Virginia Root, 92, of Anthony Street, Alexandria Bay, peacefully passed away Wednesday at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg surrounded by her children. Betty was born on August 6th, 1924 in Alexandria Bay, the daughter of Craig and Leona Schryver Rupert. She attended schools in Alexandria Bay and Syracuse. She married Grant Rogers...

Jean S. Elk Arquiett

Sep 5, 2016

ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. — Jean S. Elk Arquiett, 42, a native of Alexandria Bay, passed away, Thursday, Sept. 1, at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, after having been admitted on Sunday. She was born May 14, 1974, in Watertown, NY. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1992, and then from SUNY Potsdam in 1996, with a bachelor’s degree in...

FREDERICK J. WELLER

Jul 22, 2016

July 20, 2016 Plessis, NY.   Frederi ck J. Weller, 85, died peacefully on July 20 th , at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where he had been admitted on July 19 th . A lifelong resident of the 1000 Islands, he was born in Clayton, NY on October 20, 1930, son of Frederick A. and Bethel Decker Weller. He...

ROBERT C. KERNEHAN

Jul 1, 2016

June 30, 2016

PLESSIS, NY – Robert C. Kernehan, 84, of NYS Rt. 26, passed away Thursday morning at his home. He had been under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born October 25, 1931 in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of G. Wilson and DeEtta...

CAPT. MICHAEL R. SNYDER

Jun 24, 2016

June 22, 2016 THERESA, NY – Captain Michael R. Snyder, of Simpson Road, died Wednesday afternoon in the ER at River Hospital. He was born October 22, 1950, in Alexandria Bay, son of Clair and Jeanne Barbie Snyder. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School. He earned his captain’s license at the age of 18, and worked for the...

DONALD J. AYEN, SR

Jun 24, 2016

June 22, 2016 Donald J. Ayen, Sr., 84, of Redwood, died Wednesday afternoon at United Helpers Nursing Home, in Ogdensburg. He was born April 12, 1932 in Rossie, NY, son of Ambrose J. and Pearl Tibbles Ayen. He was educated in Hammond schools. He served in the US Air Force from 1951-1952. Mr. Ayen worked as a dairy farmer for...

ROBERT E. VARNEY, JR

Jun 14, 2016

June 13, 2016 Redwood, NY – Robert E. Varney, Jr., 68, passed away Monday evening, June 13 th , at his home. He had been under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born September 6, 1947, in Watertown, NY, son of Robert E. Sr. and Beatrice Brown Varney. He graduated from Watertown High...

HERBERT J. ALLEN

Jun 5, 2016

May 18, 2016 CLAYTON, NY – Herbert J. Allen, 58, of 330 James St, died Wednesday, May 18 th at his home. He was born August 25, 1957 in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of Herbert M. and Janet B. Allen. He was educated in Watertown schools. He worked for Marshall’s Refuse Service in Clayton. A memorial service will be held...

Christina Marie (Turturro) Thornton

May 18, 2016

Christina Marie (Turturro) Thornton, Theresa, NY passed away Monday, May 16 th at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY from complications of a medical procedure.  She was 85 years young. She was born on April 11, 1931 in Watertown, NY to parents, Agostino and Frances (born Chiappone) Turturro, both Italian immigrants who entered the US through historic Ellis Island. Christina graduated...

DORIS G. FUNDA

May 15, 2016

MAY 13, 2016 Redwood, NY – Doris G. Funda, 86, of County Route 192, passed away Friday morning at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. She was born December 31, 1929 in Lysander, NY, daughter of Frederick Groth, Sr, and Eleanor Cannon Groth. She graduated from LaFayette High School, Morrisville College, with her LPN, and Orange County Community College, with her...

Ilene A. McBeath

May 9, 2016

May 8, 2016 Alexandria Bay, NY – Ilene A. McBeath, 94, longtime resident of Holland Street, died Sunday morning at Hospice of Jefferson County, Ellis Farm, in Watertown. She was born June 5, 1921, in the town of Alexandria, daughter of Charles and Lotha Hartman Snell. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School. She worked for many years as a...

GREGORY G. VANBROCKLIN

Apr 24, 2016

April 24, 2016 Alexandria Bay, NY – Gregory G. VanBrocklin, 65, of State Route 26, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He had been under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born June 20, 1950 in Alexandria Bay, son of Clifford and Isabelle Pierce VanBrocklin. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School...

Diane Fowler

Apr 3, 2016

Funeral services for Diane Fowler, age 71, of Fishers Landing, NY will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Costello Funeral Services, Alexandria Bay with Pastor Donald Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Vestal, NY. There will be no public calling hours. Mrs. Fowler passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Samaritan...

Jean M. VanDerwerker

Apr 3, 2016

A memorial service for Jean M VanDerwerker, age 90, of Alexandria Bay will be held at 12:00 Noon at the Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, Alexandria Bay on Sunday, April 10th. Mrs. VanDerwerker passed away on April 1, 2016 at RiverLedge Residence, Ogdensburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Costello Funeral Home. Mrs. VanDerwerker is survived by her husband...

HELEN A. FITZSIMMONS

Apr 1, 2016

Helen A. Fitzsimmons, 89, of Redwood passed away Thursday at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, where she was admitted on March 20, 2016. Helen was born in Watertown on August 6, 1926 the daughter of William and Katherine Donahue Lees. She attended Watertown schools and graduated from Redwood High School. She married Robert F. Fitzsimmons, Jr. on...

Royce E. Newberry

Mar 29, 2016

March 28, 2016 Alexandria Bay, NY – Royce E. Newberry, 75, of Swan Hollow Road, passed away Monday afternoon in the ER at River Hospital, after being stricken at home. He was born May 10, 1940 at the family home on Swan Hollow Road, son of Clark and Jessie Matthews Newberry. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1958....

FRANCIS E. DACK

Mar 17, 2016

March 16, 2016 Alexandria Bay, NY – Francis E. “Frank” Dack, 91, passed away Wednesday at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown. He was born May 2, 1924 in Adams, NY, son of George A. and Marie Peyton Dack. He graduated from Adams High School. Frank served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a prisoner of war in...

MICHAEL L. GRIBUSKI

Feb 26, 2016

February 24, 2016 Alexandria Bay, NY – Michael L. Gribuski, 76, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown, where he had been a patient since September. He was born November 12, 1939 in Utica, NY, son of Albert and Alice Stotler Gribuski. He graduated from New Hartford High School, attended St. Bonaventure University, graduated from...