Obituaries

Nov 5, 2025

Susan E. Winney, 76, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Susan was born March 13, 1949 to James and Eileen (Barney) Collins. Susan graduated from High School and gave 25 dedicated years to PACES dining services at SUNY Potsdam where she made innumerable lifelong friends. She enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2025

Graveside service for Deborah k. Capers, not Deb or Debbie, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Hermon Cemetery. Deborah died on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Rochester Regional Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been a patient for a short time. She was surrounded by the love and support of her family....

Oct 31, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma M. (Stark) Ames, 92, of Crary Mills. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral. Burial will...

Oct 28, 2025

Sue E. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, where she had been a resident since 2019.

Calling hours will be held at O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a funeral service immediately following at 12:00...

Oct 24, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Donald F. Bonno, 93, of Pierrepont, will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Colton. Burial in the St. Patrick's Cemetery will follow. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton. Donald...

Oct 21, 2025

Funeral service for Vivian Day, 81, of Lisbon, will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton. Vivian passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025...

Oct 17, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Debra "Debbie" Ames, 67, of Canton will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Father Bryan Stitt, celebrating. Calling hours for Debbie will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Debbie died on Friday, October 17, 2025 at...

Oct 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Helen Grace Leary O'Leary McDonald. Helen was 89 years young and spent the past 4.5 years living in Charleston, SC to be near her son John O'Leary.

Helen was born on May 2, 1936, in Potsdam, NY, to John and Pauline (Scanlon) Leary. She grew up in Colton and graduated from...

Oct 2, 2025

Marlo was born June 16th, 1947, in Canton, NY, to Charles Buffalo and Alice Chase and was taken from us on October 2nd, 2025, at 12:35 AM.

Marlo left behind a loving wife of 58 years, Connie Fifield. They were married in DeKalb at St. Henry's Catholic Church on July 1st, 1967.

He is survived...

Sep 13, 2025

Daniel (Dan) G. Fay, 81, of Canton NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he was surrounded by his family.

If you asked one hundred people to sum up Dan "Danno" Fay in one word, you would get one hundred different answers. Responses would include words like professor, advisor, entrepreneur, proprietor,...

Sep 12, 2025

Bertha Briggs, 93, of Canton died peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the United Helpers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Bertha was born October 23, 1931 in North Russell, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lois (Fifield) Cota. She attended country schools. In 1972, Bertha married was married to Benjamin Briggs. Bertha was a good cook...

Sep 10, 2025

Robin Anne Marie Elliott, 45, of Lake Placid and formerly of Canton died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Elderwood Long Term Care Center where she had been a resident for the past three years.

Robin was born August 23, 1980 in Brockville, ON, Canada to Douglas and Ilda (Smith) Elliott. She was a high school graduate...

Sep 3, 2025

Karel M. (Ames) Mace, 78, of Canton, New York, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2025. She was born on December 26, 1946, in Canton to the late Charles and Katheryn (Burke) Ames. Karel grew up as one of 13 children on the family farm and carried those roots with her throughout her life. She graduated Canton High School...

Aug 24, 2025

Arlene E. White, 99, of Russell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Massena.

Arlene was born June 13, 1926 in St. Regis Falls, New York, a daughter of the late Theodore and Alice (Socia) Ashlaw. On November 24, 1945, Arlene married Edward White at the Russell...

Aug 11, 2025

Elizabeth C. Whalen, 98, of 28 Laurel Avenue, Massena passed away on Monday, August 11,

2025.

Elizabeth was born January 16, 1927 in Canton, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary

Loretta (Gaffney) Carraher. She graduated from Canton High School in 1944 and cum laude

from D'Youville College in...

Aug 5, 2025

William "Wild Bill" Dihrberg, age 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 5, 2025.

Bill was the eldest of nine siblings and is survived by his sister, Phillis. He leaves behind three sons, a daughter, several stepchildren, and many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Bill was known for his adventurous...

Jul 6, 2025

David G. Amo, 90, of Canton passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where his daughter Kelly was by his side.

David was born June 12, 1935 in Lisbon, a son of the late George and Gladys (Ames) Amo. He attended Canton Central High School and served honorably in the United States ARMY...

Jul 3, 2025

Smith A. "Smitty" Warren passed away peacefully at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY on July 3, 2025, at the age of 85.

Smith is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy; children Karen (David) Flanigan, Kelly Mantler, and Brian Warren; grandchildren Ryan (Christina) Flanigan, Corey (Jacqueline) Flanigan, Megan Mantler, Hadley Warren, and MacKenzie Warren; great...

Jun 30, 2025

Grace E. Whitman, 81, of Canton died on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she was in the company of family.

Grace was born November 1, 1943 in Canton, a daughter of the late Harold and Lena (Pitts) Coleman. She graduated from Canton High School and worked for the district as a secretary, retiring...

Jun 29, 2025

William J. Whalen 70, of Massena, passed peacefully on Sunday June 29th, 2025 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

William (Bill) was born August 9th, 1954 in Massena, the eldest son of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Carraher) Whalen. After high school he traveled out west with friends and his guitar to pursue...