Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Michael Leslie Locy, 69 passed away on Friday, November 18 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

He was born in Gouverneur on May 29, 1953, to Robert K. Locy Sr. and Loana A. LaVare Locy. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton in 1971,and he attended both Suny Canton ATC and SUNY Potsdam.  He retired from the...

Nov 14, 2022

Randy A. Payne, 68, of Canton died on Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home.

Randy was born February 22, 1954 in Gouverneur, New York; a son of the late Henry and Marian (Congdon) Payne. Randy graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell and attended SUNY Plattsburgh and later the Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans. Randy...

Nov 14, 2022

Kirk D. Burns, 67, of South Colton died unexpectedly early Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital ER with his family by his side.

Kirk was born September 5, 1955 in Canton, the son of the late Frank "Jake" and Leona (Coffey) Burns. He attended Colton-Pierrepont Central School. On December 27, 1975, Kirk married Brenda L....

Nov 2, 2022

Graveside service for Mildred N. (Lottie) Anson, of Hermon will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Hermon Cemetery, County Route 17 in Hermon followed by a Celebration of Life at the Russell Fire Hall. Mildred passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where...

Oct 31, 2022

Michael W. Duskas, a resident of Saratoga Springs, NY and formerly of Ocala, FL and Canton, NY passed away on October 31st, 2022 under the care of his family and Hospice.  Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at O'Leary Funeral Service, Canton, NY.

Mike was born in...

Oct 29, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for John L. White, 83, of Canton will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 12:00 pm at St. Mary's Church, Canton with Father Bryan Stitt, Pastor, celebrating. John died peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient for a short time.

John was...

Oct 23, 2022

DURHAM, NC — Krista Lee Ragan, 43, of Durham, NC died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy of kindness.

Krista was born August 3, 1979, in Ogdensburg, NY.

She is survived by her mother Sandi, brother Steve, and...

Oct 12, 2022

Verna Wilson, 93, of Canton passed away in her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She died suddenly of heart failure but was in the company of family.

Verna was born on January 15, 1929, in Massena, New York to Ross and Ruby O'Shaughnessy. She was the third of six children (Ansel, Clinton, Verna, Velma, Elizabeth, and...

Oct 3, 2022

David W. Toth, 66, of Canton passed away at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022, where he was with family.

David was born July 10, 1956 in Woodbridge, NJ, a son of the late Stephen Toth Jr. and Arlene (Wilson) Toth. He graduated from Woodbridge High School. On May 5, 1979, David married Agnes "Aggie" DeFino....

Sep 28, 2022

Theresa M. (Conklin) Faucher, 83, of Canton, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, where she was in the company of family.

Terry as most referred to her, was born June 5, 1939 in Russell, a daughter to the late John and Florence (Trombley) Conklin. She graduated from Canton High...

Sep 26, 2022

Mrs. Janet M. (McDonald) Coloton, 87, of DeKalb Junction, passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Janet was born January 9, 1935 in Pyrites, New York, a daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (Roberts) McDonald. She attended Pyrites School and...

Sep 23, 2022

Donald E. Adams, 86, of Canton died peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the home of his daughter Danielle LaRue, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Donald was born March 19, 1936 in the Town of LeRay, NY, a son of Clarence "Ed" and Sarah (Burnham) Adams. Donald farmed for Bob and May Sweet in Canton, he...

Sep 3, 2022

On September 3, 2022, Eamon "Ed" Dolan of Rensselaer Falls, NY, passed away at the age of 85 at home, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born on October 17, 1936 in Cam Lodge, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland to Thomas and Rose Anne Dolan. After quickly completing his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, he immigrated to Montreal, Canada, then New...

Sep 1, 2022

Gerald E. "Joe" VanBrocklin, 75, of Canton died at his home on Thursday, September 1, 2022 where he had been stricken ill.

Joe was born October 16, 1946 in Potsdam, a son of the late Glenn and Marian (Scott) VanBrocklin. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton. Joe was a dairy farmer his entire life....

Aug 27, 2022

Anna Mae (Gotham) Coffey, 89, of Massena and formerly of Hermon, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

Anna was born March 21, 1933 in Hermon, a daughter of the late Douglas and Susie (Luther) Gotham. She attended Hermon Schools. On August 16, 1949, Anna married Richard Coffey, he...

Aug 26, 2022

Goodwin Garfield Gardner, 92, of DeKalb Junction, died peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Goody, as he was known to most, was born to the late Leon and Myldred (Mott) Gardner on June 7, 1930 in DeKalb Junction. He attended schools in DeKalb as a child, then began working in the building and construction...

Aug 25, 2022

Richard G. "Dick" Hewitt, 86, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2022 under the care of Hospice.

Dick was born August 5, 1936 in Pierrepont, the only son of the late Glenn and Mabel (Vaughn) Hewitt.

He is survived by his five sisters, June Latimer of Canton; Charlotte Mousaw of Florida; Sharon (Charles) Jenks, and...

Aug 24, 2022

Mary E. (Burwell) Latimer, 95 of Canton, passed away on August 24, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Canton.

Mary was born March 6, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Millard E. and Dorthea L. (Tracy) Burwell. She graduated from Canton High School and later from Potsdam...

Aug 19, 2022

Esther Katz, originally from Brooklyn, NY but a Canton native since 1970, passed away peacefully in her Partridge Knoll apartment on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 84. Esther was a St Lawrence County social worker for many years, helping to pair needy children with needy adoptive families. She was also a delightful fixture on the community...

Aug 19, 2022

Joseph Daniel Gotham, 22, of Russell, died unexpected on Friday, August 19, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Joe was born May 28, 2000 in Potsdam, a son of Daniel and Brandie (Clary) Gotham. He graduated from Edwards-Knox Central School in 2019. Although his years may have been short, he lived them to the...