Obituaries

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...

May 10, 2020

Mrs. Priscilla R. Lucas, 63, of Canton passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 10, 2020.

Priscilla was born May 30, 1956 in Potsdam, a daughter of the late Rodger and Barbara (Rivers) Blackmer. Upon graduation from high school, Pricilla attended Canton College for nursing, which led to a career with United Helpers Nursing Home until her retirement.

Priscilla was...

May 7, 2020

Marion H. Bice, 67, of Russell, died peacefully at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Thursday, May 7, 2020, where she had been a patient for a brief time.

Marion was born August 16, 1952 in Potsdam, the daughter of Flurence and Helen (Collett) LaPage Sr. She attended Norwood-Norfolk Schools and graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell and...

Apr 25, 2020

Edna L. Saunders passed away peacefully in the early evening hours of April 25th at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY. She was 86 years old.

Edna was born in Madrid, NY on October 14th, 1933. She is predeceased by her loving parents Myrtle (Durham) Hubbard and Arthur Hubbard. At age 17 Edna married her first husband Herbert...

Apr 18, 2020

Mary Carol Griffin, 73, of Russell left us unexpectedly to join her son John in heaven on Saturday April 18, 2020.

Mary was born December 25, 1946 and was a daughter of the late Albert and Laura Anson.

Mary was the former Justice of the Peace in Russell, an EMT with Russell Fire and Rescue...

Apr 8, 2020

Wade J. "Butch" James Jr.,70, of Lisbon died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg,  a result of complications of this horrible Corona Virus; he had been a patient since March 29, 2020.

Butch was born in Utica, New York on November 15, 1949, a son of Wade Sr. and Margaret (Morin) James....

Mar 22, 2020

Herbert L. "Herbie" Enslow, 80, of Russell died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, he was in the comfort of his home, with his wife Carole by his side.

Herbie was born March 31, 1939 in Russell, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Basford) Enslow. He attended Knox-Memorial Central until the 8th grade but later...

Mar 17, 2020

Kenneth R. Waite, 57, of Norwood, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, where he was in the company of his children, Jamie and Taylor.

Kenneth was born January 23, 1963 in Potsdam, the son of Robert and Dora (Haggett) Waite. He graduated from Norwood-Norfolk Central and worked several years for...

Mar 3, 2020

Donna Jo Votra-Mattice, 70, of Morley died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center-Burlington, where she was in the company of family.

Donna was born August 18, 1949 in Potsdam, the daughter of the late Elmer N. and Norreen (Andrews) Votra. She graduated from Canton High School in 1968. On February...

Mar 1, 2020

Rita M. Brabaw, 64, of Canton died peacefully at the Massena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for a short time.

Rita was born April 1, 1955 in Canton, the daughter of Gerald and Ester (St. Dennis) Greenwood. She worked for the Compass Factory in Ogdensburg, Service Master of Canton and on the...

Feb 23, 2020

Ms. Glennis Ann Woodrow, 44, of Canton and formerly of Gouverneur, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home.

Glennis was born April 2, 1975 in Gouverneur, a daughter of Arthur and Connie Boshane. Glennis worked most recently for NYSARC in Canton, previously she did home health care in the Gouverneur area and worked as...

Feb 23, 2020

Jean H. Smith, 73, of Russell died on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was in the company of her children, Mark and Melissa.

Jean was born December 19, 1946 and was raised by Gerald and Helen Smith. She graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell. Jean was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking,...

Feb 16, 2020

Anson L. Fifield, 86, of Canton died peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home, Ogdensburg, where his wife Betty was by his side.

Anson was born September 28, 1933 in Pierrepont, the son of Nathan and Loretta (Walters) Fifield. He attended Pierrepont Country Schools and Knox-Memorial Central School. Anson served from June...

Feb 15, 2020

William C. DeLavergne, 78, of Lisbon passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg where he was in the company of his loving family.

Bill was born May 7, 1941. Bill worked hard throughout his life, he enjoyed labor intensive work like farming, cutting and splitting wood, growing a garden...