Obituaries
Judith A. Randall
Sep 27, 2024
Judith Anne (Parsons) Randall, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27th, in Watertown.
She was born January 29, 1942, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Gordon and Dorothy Russell Parsons.
She graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in Syracuse and earned a professional certification from the Interior Design Society in 1982.
Judy married Ronald D. Randall on March 3, 1962, in...
Colin Richard White
Sep 25, 2024
Just after midnight on September 25th, 2024 Colin Richard White took his last breath peacefully after a short fight with pancreatic cancer. He will be dearly missed by Barbara-Ann, his loving wife of 37 years, two daughters Elisabeth Pall (Steven) of Vancouver, BC and Meredith White (Sébastien) of Ottawa, ON. His siblings Susan White (David) of Newcastle, ON and Garth...
Anne L. Weller
Sep 23, 2024
Anne L. Weller, 88, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.
She was born July 10, 1936, in Gouverneur, NY, to Frederick Q. and Helen M. (Shippee) Drumb. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and later from Jefferson Community College, with an associate’s degree in Lab Technology.
She held several professional jobs in the area.
She married Frederick...
Edith Paige Conklin
Aug 16, 2024
Edith Paige Conklin, 94, formerly of Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away on Friday, August 16th at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY.
Edith was born on May 12, 1930, to John “Arthur” and Lila Preston Paige of Alexandria Bay. She spent some time as an assembler for Faichney Manufacturing in Watertown but found her calling in raising a family.
Edith’s first fiancé, Edgar Barr,...
Diane M. Bush
Aug 11, 2024
Diane M. Bush, 66, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Hospice of Jefferson County in Watertown.
She was born January 30, 1958, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Concetto and Elaine Falso Milazzo. She graduated from Liverpool High School in 1976, SUNY Brockport in 1980, and then from SUNY Cortland, with her master’s degree in physical education.
She married Joseph R. Bush on...
Margaret E. Pond
Aug 5, 2024
Margaret E. Pond, 86, lifelong resident of Cape Vincent, passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on Monday, August 5th after a sudden illness.
She was born on December 6, 1937, in the town of Alexandria, NY, the daughter of Leon and Madeline Orvis Fisher. She graduated from Cape Vincent High School in 1956.
Margaret married the love of her life, Frederick Pond,...
Elizabeth A. "Beth" LaClair
Jul 31, 2024
Elizabeth “Beth” Ann LaClair, 63, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.
Born on March 31, 1961, in Alexandria Bay, Beth was a daughter to George and Mary Delosh Shultz. She was a 1980 graduate of Alexandria Central School. On November 10, 1984, she married the love of her life, Alan LaClair, at the Plessis Methodist Church.
Throughout her lifetime,...
Karen L. Stumpf
Jul 17, 2024
Karen L. Stumpf, 81, passed away Wednesday morning at Samaritan Summit Village, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 28, 1942, the daughter of Floyd and Doris Ketchum Bronner, Karen attended a three-room schoolhouse during her elementary years in Howells, NY and then graduated from Middletown High School, Middletown, NY. She then went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Education...
Brent A. Reynolds
Jul 13, 2024
Brent A. Reynolds, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon.
He was born March 23, 1998, in Shawnee, OK, son of Jada Reynolds. Following his mother’s passing, on July 14, 2009, Brent was legally adopted by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Linda Reynolds, who raised him.
He graduated from Alexandria Central High School.
Brent was active in DPAO programs. He loved music and...
Philip J. Leonhardt
Jul 6, 2024
Philip Jon Leonhardt, 67, was born April 19, 1957, and died July 6, 2024, at his home in Watertown, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. He is survived by his brother, Larry and wife Louanne, his nephew Hoyt and wife Rhiannon Leonhardt and their children, Maggie and Rosie, and his niece Margo and her husband Justin DeVito, and...
Lisa M. Kelly
Jul 3, 2024
Lisa Marie Kelly, 62, Strawberry Lane, passed away Wednesday evening, July 3rd, at River Hospital, in Alexandria Bay.
She was born December 27, 1961, in Hershey, PA, daughter of George W. and Patricia A.E. Boyer Gensemer. She graduated from Anne Arundel High School in Millersville, MD.
She worked for many years as a clerk for Kenneth Esser Trucking, Villa Rica, GA.
Her companion...
Gerald "Jerry" Fitzgerald
Jun 28, 2024
Gerald S. “Jerry” Fitzgerald, 63, passed away Friday afternoon, June 28th, at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown.
He was born January 30, 1961, in Alexandria Bay, son of William and Helen Rodiquez Fitzgerald. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School in 1979 and then attended SUNY Brockport.
Jerry owned and operated Thousand Islands Fishery, a wholesale fish operation that supplied fresh...
Jean C. Tague
Jun 27, 2024
Jean Dora Canney Tague, beloved wife of Dr. Robert C. Tague, passed away on June 27, 2024. Jean was born on July 19, 1931 in Dover, N.H.
She grew up in Somersworth, N.H., the eldest child of Archie Canney and Dora Nellie Hall Canney. She is predeceased by her parents, brother Calvin and sister Betty Bell. She is survived by her...
Thomas J. Cort
Jun 17, 2024
A memorial service and cruise for Thomas J. Cort, will be held Tuesday, August 13th, on the Uncle Sam Boat Line. The boat will leave the dock at the end of James Street in Alexandria Bay at 6:30pm.
Thomas J. Cort, 65, High St., Alexandria...
Austin L. Cline
Jun 15, 2024
Austin L Cline, 96 of Point Vivian, went to Heaven to join his wife Marilyn Saturday morning, at his home.
He was born September 21, 1927, in Binghamton, NY, son of Sidney Larue and Elsie Landon Cline.
He graduated from Binghamton North High School and then from Syracuse University with a BS in Business. It is there he met his forever wife...
Jason A. Mayer
Jun 14, 2024
Jason A. Mayer passed away Friday, June 14th in his sleep, at his home in Alexandria Bay NY. Born an American Indian of Seminole heritage, Jay had a profound respect for nature, the River, his community, and his family. Jason's life was spent devoted to those things he held sacred but most of all to family.
Along with his children, Shay,...
Pamela S. Dodd
Jun 14, 2024
Pamela S. Dodd, 67, Mill Street, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday afternoon.
She was born August 2, 1956, in Charleston, WV, daughter of Kenneth M. and Claire L. Pinkerton Dodd. She graduated from Nitro High School.
Pam loved animals and enjoyed ship watching along the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Rollins (Craig...
James W. Cencebaugh
Jun 13, 2024
James Wallace Cencebaugh, born May 14, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 13, 2024, at the age of 83.
James was the son of Acle Cencebaugh and Esma Thacker and was raised with his three brothers, Robert, Scott, and Edward. He graduated from Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio, in 1959. He...
George R. Bruce
Jun 4, 2024
George R. Bruce, 67, passed away on June 4th, at his home.
He was born August 2, 1956, in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of Charles “Ira” and Blossom Kerridge Bruce. He was educated in Alexandria Bay schools.
A marriage to Sarah Graham ended in divorce.
George owned and operated Bruce Marine Fiberglass, as a young man. He later worked for Diverse Marine Construction,...
Donna A. Millett
May 27, 2024
Donna A. Millett, 96, lifelong resident of Alexandria Bay, passed away Monday evening.
She was born April 3, 1928, in Alexandria Bay, daughter of Lawrence and Marguarite Abbott Senecal. She graduated from Alexandria Bay High School in 1945.
She married George I. Millett on May 11, 1947, in Alexandria Bay. She worked as bookkeeper for many years for George’s business, Millett’s Plumbing...
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