Obituaries

Dec 5, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald Lee Sapp, 71, on December 5, 2021 after a long battle with heart failure.   Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 at the O'Leary Funeral Home.  A private burial will be held on Friday.

Reggie...

Dec 2, 2021

Mrs. Joyce S. Fountain, 89, of Pyrites, died peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Massena, formerly Highland Nursing Home, surrounded by family.

Joyce was born August 31, 1932 in Pyrites, to the late Albert and Dorothy (James) Dafoe. On October 25, 1953, Joyce was married to Raymond Fountain...

Nov 28, 2021

Wayne Joseph Willette, 68, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wayne was born on   August 21, 1953, in Plattsburgh to the late Victor & Lucile Willette.

Wayne is survived by his bride of 37 years, Kathy and a son, Jordan. Sisters, Luanne (John) LaBarge-Willette and Jana (Mike)...

Nov 27, 2021

Jacob passed away on November 27th, 2021 at the age of 18. Jacob was born in Watertown, NY on May 5, 2003.

Jake enjoyed playing basketball and soccer in his younger years and had a smile and laugh that could light up a room. He went on to gain an interest in clothing and shoes, he started...

Nov 16, 2021

Bettie V. Hardy, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021 at United Helpers Maplewood, Canton with her devoted and caring daughter Myrtle by her side.

Bettie was born June 4, 1924 in Gouverneur, NY the daughter of the late Roy. J and Myrtle M. (Maybee) Mason. She attended school in Antwerp, NY and moved to...

Nov 12, 2021

Garrison T. "Gary" Barcomb, 62, of Canton died on Friday, November 12, 2021at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg where he had been a patient for a short time.

Gary was born April 9, 1959, a son of the late Garrison and Winifred (Taylor) Barcomb. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton and attended Canton College....

Nov 11, 2021

Loved by all whom he encountered, Terry J. Todd, 74, died surrounded by friends and family on November 11, 2021. Terry was born April 28, 1947. He is predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen and by a daughter, Lisa Peacock.

Terry is survived by his children, Lindsay and Justin; Teresa Todd, whom he married in 2014, having...

Nov 5, 2021

Leona Faye DeLavergne, 76, of Canton, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the home of her daughter Regina, where she was in the company of family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Leona was born June 21, 1945 in Geneva, New York, a daughter of the late Barney McGargle and Isabelle...

Nov 3, 2021

Rollin A. Locke, 90, of North Russell died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 3, 2021 at home, with his son, Andy at his side. He was under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Rollin was born December 22, 1930 in Russell, a son of the late Ernest and Florence (Carpenter) Locke. He attended...

Nov 1, 2021

Clara Rita (Montroy) Burke, 86, of Canton died peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Massena Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, where she was surrounded by the love of her family.

Clara was born July 5, 1935, in Brasher Falls, a daughter of the late Bernard and Susie (McGovern) Montroy. Clara attended school in Brasher Falls....

Oct 27, 2021

David LaPlatney, 78, formerly of Canton died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, where he was surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

David was born January 15, 1943 in Harrisville, a son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Moore) LaPlatney. He was a graduate of Harrisville Central School....

Oct 16, 2021

Shirley Ann Morrill of Hermon, age 89, passed away October 16, 2021 at the United Helpers Maplewood Facility in Canton.

A funeral service will be held at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton, NY at 1:30 pm on Sunday October 24, 2021, followed by burial at the Hermon Cemetery.  Calling hours for family and friends will be held...

Oct 12, 2021

Glenn Ames, 65, of Canton died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been a patient for a couple days.

Glenn was born April 27, 1956 in Potsdam, the son of the late Marjorie Wilmot and Walter Ames. Glenn graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School in Canton. On February 14, 1976,...

Oct 10, 2021

A private, graveside service for Lorena L. (Burns) Perry, a resident of the St. Regis Nursing Home, Massena, will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Beech Plains Cemetery near West Pierrepont, New York.

A daughter of Earl and Ruth (Bullock) Burns, Lorena was born June 28, 1930, in the Town of Clare. She was...

Sep 28, 2021

Pamela Knight Yaremko, 66, of Bell Ground, GA and formerly of Canton and Russell, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021 with her husband by her side after a battle with cancer.

Pam was born January 2, 1955 in Iowa, a daughter of Gene and Betty (Walz) Knight. Pam graduated from Knox-Memorial High School in Russell in...

Sep 26, 2021

Eleanor K. Parow, 88, of Norwood passed in her sleep on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for a short time.

Eleanor was born October 29, 1932 in Massena, a daughter to the late Kenneth and Ethel (Moke) Kingsley. She graduated from Norwood High School. Early on Eleanor worked at Montgomery Wards and...

Sep 22, 2021

June Sanders Taillon, 86, died on September 22, 2021 at home at United Helper's Independent Living where she was with family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

June was born December 6, 1934 in Ticonderoga, New York; a daughter of the late William Lewis Sanders and Geraldine (Hurlburt) Sanders. June was a graduate of...

Sep 22, 2021

Philip McGillis Bain Sr., 71, of Canton died on September 22, 2021 at home where he was with family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Phil was born January 15, 1950 in Nyack, New York; a son of the late Donald Sr. and Virginia (Boire) Bain. Phil was a graduate of Nanuet High School,...

Sep 17, 2021

Mary Virginia Butler Ames, 90, formerly of Canton, passed away on Friday, September 17, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Watertown in 1931, the daughter of Nettie Turgeon Butler and Francis Gabriel Butler. She attended Holy Family School and graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1949. Mary earned her bachelor's degree...

Sep 12, 2021

Kermit P. Burns, 57, of Pyrites, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved one and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Kermit was born April 7, 1964 in Pierrepont, a son of the late Frank...