Obituaries

Nancy A. Parrow

Nancy A. Parrow

Jul 25, 2026

Nancy A. Parrow, 80, of Russell, died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by the love of her family.

Nancy was born February 28, 1946 in Pyrites, a daughter of the late Alton A. and Esther (Dafoe) Ashley. She attended Canton High School and later received her GED. On September 4, 1993 in Pierrepont, Nancy...

Michael J. Collo

Michael J. Collo

Jul 23, 2026

Michael J. Collo, 78, of Canton died on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient for a few days following a brief illness.

Michael was born March 22, 1948 in Canton, a son of the late Michael A. and Madeline (Boshane) Collo. He was a graduate of Canton Central School. Michael worked for 39...

Thomas Paul Dildine

Thomas Paul Dildine

Jul 5, 2026

Thomas Paul Dildine, 66, of Hermon and formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 5th, after living with respiratory illness for several years.

Thomas grew up in Romulus, New York, with his parents, Paul and Marcia Dildine. He enjoyed crafting with his mother and playing cards and dice games with family. He fondly recalled spending childhood summers camping...

Janice R. Lozo

Janice R. Lozo

Jun 24, 2026

Janice R. (Foster) Lozo, 80, of Russell died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had a brief stay.

Janice was born April 26, 1946 in Canton, a daughter of the late Archie and Elyda (Williams) Foster. She graduated from Clifton-Fine Central School. A marriage to John Archer gave Janice her children, Brian and Angie, but...

Lorraine J. Horne

Lorraine J. Horne

Jun 21, 2026

Lorraine J. Horne, 78, of Gouverneur passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown where she was in the company of family.

Lorraine was born October 11, 1947 in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Delma M. (Baker) Blackburn. Lorraine graduated from local area schools. Lorraine was predeceased by husbands Earl Fredenburg with...

Lawrence K. Tyler

Lawrence K. Tyler

Jun 20, 2026

Lawrence "Hippie Larry" K. Tyler

October 16th, 1964 – June 20th, 2026

Lawrence Keith Tyler, Born Lawrence Rolland Gillett, Age 61, of 3995 County Road 17; Old DeKalb, NY 13630, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at his home in the pit hole sanctuary by the ponds.

Larry is survived by: his son Christopher M. Tyler; five of six brothers, Carl Alden...

Joseph C. Wood

Joseph C. Wood

Jun 11, 2026

Joseph C. Wood, 79, of Canton died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 surround by loved ones at the Westchester Medical Center, Tarrytown, New York, where he had been a patient for a few days.

Joe was born August 22, 1946 in Canton, Joe was the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Briggs) Wood. He graduated from Canton High School before...

Michael Jon Whitcomb

Michael Jon Whitcomb

Jun 8, 2026

Michael Jon Whitcomb, 63, of Potsdam passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home. His health had been failing for some time.

Mike was born December 6, 1962 in Canton at the EJ Noble Hospital to Elbert and Marthena (Van Brocklin) Whitcomb. He graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School and enlisted in the US Marines to serve his country. Following...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Jun 5, 2026

Linda Brown, 76, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Linda was born December 13, 1949 in North Syracuse, a daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte Holbrook. Linda have a love for cooking, was a taxi driver, spent several years as a caregiver at United Helpers, was a district manager for the Watertown Daily...

Louise DiAne Dixon

Louise DiAne Dixon

May 31, 2026

Louise DiAne Dixon, an extraordinary musician, educator, and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her sons. She was 91 years old.

Born on December 4, 1934, in Chicago Heights, DiAne was a woman of immense intellect and artistic brilliance. She attended the University of Chicago, where she successfully balanced her dual passions...

Nelson Joseph Fadden

Nelson Joseph Fadden

May 19, 2026

Nelson Joseph Fadden, 87 of Morley died in the company of family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief stay.

Nelson was born March 3, 1939 in Potsdam to the late Nelson Harold and Mary Corrine (Bartman) Fadden. He was a 1958 graduate of Canton High School where he was a standout Hockey and Football player....

Thomas Fay

Thomas Fay

May 10, 2026

Canton - Longtime resident Tom Fay died peacefully on May 10, 2026, at age 79, under the compassionate care of dedicated staff at United Helpers in Canton. In addition to his beloved wife, Pam; brother, Ted; daughters Tawnya (Switzer) and Melinda (Arist); and cherished grandchildren Marcel, Pierce, Abby, and Ryan; countless student-athletes, extended family, and friends and colleagues have had...

Richard L. Sharlow

Richard L. Sharlow

May 8, 2026

Pyrites – Richard L. Sharlow, 84, died on Friday, May 8, 2026 in the comfort of his home where he was surrounded by family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.

Richard was born January 30, 1942 in Parishville, a son of the late Leo and Carrie (Westerdick) Sharlow. Richard married Judy Waldo on May 20, 1961. Together they...

Deborah "Deb" Orland

Deborah "Deb" Orland

Apr 21, 2026

Deborah “Deb” Orland, age 73, of Colton passed away peacefully at her home on April 21th 2026.

Deb was an energetic kind soul who brought light and happiness into any room she stepped foot in. She was born in Colorado on May 22nd 1952. After moving in her younger years to New Jersey, she met the love of her life, Ray...

Richard Michael "Mike" Dent

Richard Michael "Mike" Dent

Apr 15, 2026

Richard Michael “Mike” Dent, 70, of West Stockholm, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken ill at home.

Mike was born August 18, 1955 in Bradford, PA, a son of the late Richard L. and Norma Jean (Jamison) Dent. Mike graduated from Hemon-DeKalb Central School and from Canton ATC with an electrical engineering degree. He...

Dennis S. Griffin

Dennis S. Griffin

Apr 13, 2026

Dennis S. Griffin, 79, of Russell, passed away in the early hours on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital where he was surrounded by family.

Dennis was born May 26, 1946 in Watertown, a son of the late Donald and June (Phillips) Griffin. Dennis was a 1966 graduate of Knox-Memorial Central School and served his country honorably...

Joseph P. White

Joseph P. White

Apr 6, 2026

Joseph P. White, 92, of Canton, passed away quietly in the early morning hours of Monday, April 6, 2026. True to his thoughtful nature, his final words were “Thank you.”

Joe, one of eight children, was born on May 5, 1933, in Ossining, New York. He grew up in Chappaqua, New York, and graduated from St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts....

John (Doc) N. Bray

John (Doc) N. Bray

Apr 4, 2026

John (Doc) Norman Bray of Hermon, New York, passed away in his sleep on April 4, 2026. Born in Rahway, New Jersey on November 8, 1944 to Norman and Amy Sias Bray, John graduated from Rahway High School in 1962. While a self-proclaimed uncertain student in secondary school, he knew he wanted to go to college. He proceeded to earn...

Susan M. Strate

Susan M. Strate

Apr 1, 2026

Susan M. Strate, 60, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital in Plattsburgh where she was in the company of her family.

Sue as most called her was born June 29, 1965 in Ogdensburg to the late John and Mary (Condlin) Ladoceour. She attended Madrid-Waddington Schools and later earned her GED. On May...

Robert Harrington

Robert Harrington

Mar 18, 2026

Robert Harrington, 93, of Canton died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where he had been a resident for a short time.

Robert was born December 12, 1932 in Pierrepont, a son of the late Clarence and Georgia (McCollum) Harrington. Robert graduated from Canton Central School in 1953 and served honorably in the United States...