Obituaries

Sep 21, 2020

Agnes "Aggie" Toth, 65, of Canton, died peacefully at her home, where she was in the company of family.

Aggie was born February 1, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Anthony and Norma (Quattrocchi) DeFino. She graduated from Woodbridge Senior High in 1973. On May 5, 1979, Aggie married David Toth, and together had two children,...

Sep 19, 2020

William M. Baker, 79, of Hermon, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home where he was stricken ill.

William was born March 16, 1941 at the family home in Richville, New York; a son of the late Roswell and Leta (Black) Baker. He was a member of the first graduating class of the combined...

Sep 12, 2020

Grace Elaine Smith, 96, of Rochester was born November 21, 1923. Deceased September 12, 2020. Grace Elaine Smith is predeceased by her husband, Richard Charles Smith (May 26, 2018). She is survived by her children (Bradley Richard Smith and Suzanne Mary Smith), grandchildren (Kathryn Leigh Kennedy (John) and Ailis Meghan Smith), and great granddaughter (Maggie Grace Kennedy).

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Sep 12, 2020

Keith W. "Popeye" Noble, 84, of Canton died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2020 after being stricken at home.

Pop was born September 5, 1936 in Canton, a son of the late Loys and Jessie (Culbertson) Noble. He attended Canton Country Schools. If he wasn't farming, he was thinking about farming. In his younger years he enjoyed...

Sep 10, 2020

Doris L. Lobdell, 97, of Canton passed at her home on September 10, 2020, she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice.

Doris was born November 2, 1922, daughter of John and Lena (Vallen) Thornton of Endicott, New York. She was graduated from Endicott Union High School in 1941. She became employed by IBM and was a...

Sep 3, 2020

Frances L. (McLean) Hogle, 75, of Hermon, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the LaPoint Adult Home; where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born January 19, 1945 in Abilene, Texas; daughter of Oliver and Margaret (Fletcher) McLean. She graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas and later from SUNY Canton. On August 31, 1963,...

Aug 31, 2020

Richard C. Gray, 89, of Canton died peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, he was in the company of his wife, Flossie and family.

Richard was born in Canton on November 6, 1930, a son of the late Roy and Keitha (Burt) Gray. Richard graduated from Canton High School and...

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...