Obituaries

Aug 27, 2020

Harold G. Berube, 68, of Potsdam, died on August 27, 2020 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse after a brief illness.

Harold was born February 17, 1952 in Pennsylvania and graduated from High School there. In his early adult years he work at a cement mill in Pennsylvania and honorably served his country in the United...

Aug 18, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia (Davidson) Jeffries, 79, of Russell died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, where she was in care of friends and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Cynthia was born March 10, 1941 in Rochdale, England; a daughter to the late James Davidson and Lillian (Kenworthy) Davidson. She graduated from...

Aug 16, 2020

Charles "Chuck" H. Brabaw, 81, Canton

Charles Brabaw, 80, a longtime resident of Canton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Sunday, August 16th 2020.

Charles was born September 14, 1939, the youngest son of the late Florence "Fawn" (Wade) and Roy Brabaw. He retired from St Joe's mines, and later...

Aug 11, 2020

Anne Sherry Whalen, 87, of Canton, died Tuesday evening, August 11th, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was born on March 15, 1933, in Ogdensburg, the middle of five daughters born to Michael and Mary Adelaide (LaVenture) Sherry of Ogdensburg.  She graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Ogdensburg, in 1951 and received her Bachelor's degree from Plattsburgh State Teachers...

Jul 24, 2020

Arthur L. Anson, 78, of Hermon, died peacefully at his home on Friday, July 24, 2020 where is was surrounded by his family, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Arthur was born May 27, 1942 in Rochester, New York; a son of the late Hank and Eleanor (Branch) Anson....

Jul 20, 2020

Nancy C. Butler, 73, of Canton died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 20, 2020 where she had been stricken ill.

Nancy was born August 31, 1947 in Canton, a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Santimaw) Lehman Sr. She graduated from Madrid Schools and became a nurse, retiring after 32 years from the St....

Jul 17, 2020

Helena F. Congdon, 91, of Morley, died peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Canton.

"Dottie" was born December 8, 1928 in Oxbow, a daughter to the late Carl and Jennie (Cunningham) Venton. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and on June 12, 1947 she was united by...

Jul 14, 2020

John A. Thompson, Sr. 82, of DeKalb died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Riverledge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ogdensburg where he had been a resident for a short time.

John was born August 19, 1937 in Ticonderoga, New York; a son of Albert and Blanche (Rafferty) Thompson. He graduated from Ticonderoga High School...

Jul 2, 2020

Lawrence Paul "Larry" Murphy, 61, of Canton, passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with ALS on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Throughout the disease process, he kept an upbeat, positive attitude along with never losing his sense of humor or ability to make those around him smile. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife...

Jul 1, 2020

Elizabeth A. Jaskowski, 78, of Canton died peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at th Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was in the company of family.

Betty was born December 28, 1941 in Buffalo, New York to Edward and Kathleen (O'Brien) Myers. Following school, Betty married Melvin Jaskowski on April 4, 1964. Mel predeceased her on December 18,...

Jun 30, 2020

Leota Mary (Moore) Lincoln, 91, of Pierrepont, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 surrounded by family, at the home she and her husband built together in the early 1960s.  She is now square dancing in heaven with her beloved Harley.

Leota was born one of 7 children, to the late Howard and Katherine (Chase) Moore, on...

Jun 27, 2020

Kevin M. Swanson, 62, of Rochester and formerly of Potsdam, died peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Jefferson County.

Kevin was born May 4, 1958 in Chicago, IL; a son to Charles and Dorothy (Wiltrout) Swanson. He graduated from Potsdam High School in 1970. He served his country honorably in the United...

Jun 23, 2020

Leon L. LaBrake, of Canton died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home, he was 81.

According to his wishes, and following guidelines currently in place, services will be held privately.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, New York 13676 or to a charity...

Jun 22, 2020

Treyanna N. Summerville was born on November 2, 2001 in Anchorage, AK. On June 22, 2020, God decided that Treyanna was too beautiful for earth and He took her Home to His loving arms. She was a quiet, sweet young lady, whose smile could light up your soul. Treyanna was a member of the GHS Class of 2020, who...

Jun 19, 2020

Michael J. Clarke, 65, of Canton died peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena where he had been a patient for a short time.

Michael was born in Potsdam, June 20, 1954, a son to John and Alice (Dore`) Clarke. He graduated from Canton Schools and was a Journeyman Electrician for...

Jun 10, 2020

Florence L. Peters, 90, formerly of Stockholm and Potsdam, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Essex Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown, New York where she had been a resident since 2018.

Florence was born July 16, 1929 in Raymondville, New York, a daughter of the late Cecil Strader and Viva Green....

May 22, 2020

Robert W. "Bob" Smith, 83, of North Russell, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020, at his home where he was in the company of family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Bob was born October 21, 1936, a son of Albert and Blanche (Gates) Smith. Bob worked for Kraft Foods Inc. in Canton for 33 years,...

May 21, 2020

Michael J. Ferero, 81, of Canton, died peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Carthage Center for Health Care and Rehabilitation following a lengthy battle with dementia.

Michael was born March 7, 1939 in Chateaugay, New York, a son of James H. and Florence M. (Brickey) Ferero. Michael was married to Barbara J. Dafoe-Laraby on August...

May 15, 2020

Linda Lee Sackett, 74, of Potsdam, died at the Adirondack Medical Center, where she had been a patient for a short time.

Linda was born September 16, 1945 in Waddington, a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Nodyne J. (Lamb) Sackett. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Eastman; grandchildren, Chris Clukey (Melissa Lyon); William Cluckey...

May 15, 2020

Sarah Matthews, 48, of Canton died unexpectedly of complications following a routine medical procedure on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Sarah was born March 3, 1972 in Gouverneur, a daughter of Michael and Pat (Richardson) Matthews. She was a graduate of Morristown Central School and SUNY Empire State. On May 23, 2003, she was united by married to...