Obituaries

Jan 5, 2021

Richard C. Cota, 86, of Ogdensburg died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient for a short time.

Richard was born January 16, 1934 in Russell, New York; a son to Alfred Antoine and Lois (Fifield) Cota. He attended Knox-Memorial Central School. Richard served his county honorably...

Dec 29, 2020

Elizabeth L. "Peggy" McDermid, 67, of Canton passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio following a recent surgery.

Peggy, as she was most well-known, was born March 16, 1953 to Millan and Verlie (Perrault) McDermid. She was graduated from Canton High School. Peggy worked as a private duty nurse prior to...

Dec 26, 2020

Mrs. Barbara V. Kelly, 96, of Pyrites, New York died peacefully at her home, where she was in the company of her loving family and beloved caregiver on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Barbara was born September 26, 1924 in Fulton, New York, the daughter of Fred and Gladys Vant. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1942, she attended and graduated...

Dec 20, 2020

Beverly O'Brien, 86, of County Route 27 passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center.

Bev was born on June 3, 1934 in Canton, the daughter of the late John and Florence Conklin.

On September 8, 1956 she married the late Dick O'Brien at St Mary's Church in Canton.

Nov 21, 2020

Remington Skye "Remi" Kimble, 18 mos., unexpectedly earned her wings on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Remi was born April 4, 2019 in Potsdam, a daughter of Jordan and McKenzie (Barney) Kimble. Although she only spent a short time here on earth, she impacted the lives of so many and lived her best life every day. Remi was...

Nov 4, 2020

Gene P. Knight, 67, of Canton died on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Gene was born September 9, 1953 in Indian Springs, Nevada; son to the late Gene C. and Betty (Walz) Knight. He graduated from Merino Valley High School in Sunny Mead, CA in 1971. Gene...

Oct 12, 2020

Shirley A. Lajoie, 74, of Waddington passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Shirley was born June 10, 1946 in Potsdam, a daughter of the late James and Myrtle (Flemming) Locke. She graduated from Knox Memorial Central School in Russell in 1963 and from the Ogdensburg Business School in 1964. Shirley worked as the senior mail clerk at...

Sep 30, 2020

Harriett E. Day, 57, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 where she had been admitted the day prior.

Harriett was born April 3, 1963 in Rensselaer Falls, NY, a daughter of Everett and Joan (Crump) Schwartzfigure. She attended local schools. On August 21, 1988, Harriett...

Sep 21, 2020

Harriet N. Spencer, 94, of South Colton died peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Canton. She is awaiting the return of Christ with her sweet William D. Spencer, whom fell asleep on Monday, November 25, 2013.

Harriet was born April 5, 1926 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, the daughter of...

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...