Obituaries

Dec 14, 2019

Loretta K. (Moulton) Sharpstene, 92, of DeKalb and formerly of Clare, died peacefully surrounded by family at the United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Loretta was born, November 7, 1927 in Canton, a daughter to the late Bernard and Harriet (Fountain) Moulton. She attended schools in Clare and Hermon and graduated from Pilgrim State Hospital of Nursing in 1952....

Dec 8, 2019

Matt R. McGregor, 63, of Canton died unexpectedly, at home, in his sleep on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Matt was born May 4, 1956 in Gouverneur, a son of the late Robert and Margaret (Scott) McGregor. He graduated from Potsdam High School in 1975 and was one of the first wrestlers from the area to place in...

Dec 7, 2019

Charles K. Brown, 56, of Norwood, died on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, where he had been a patient since November 29, 2019.

Charlie was born May 21, 1963 in Kingston, New York, a son of the late Thomas and Juanita (Rydzewski) Brown. He graduated from Saugerties High School. On July 20, 2004, Charlie...

Dec 4, 2019

Don M. Bush, 62, of Canton died peacefully, in his sleep on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Don was born December 10, 1956 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Don H. and Meredith (Adams) Bush. He graduated from Canton High School. Don worked as a mechanic for several years for Schroon Lake Equipment in Gouverneur and retired...

Nov 19, 2019

Paul A. Toomey, 83, of Lisbon, passed away while in the company of his family on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, where he had been a patient since October.

Paul was born September 30, 1936 in Canton, the son of Bernard and Florence (Bradley) Toomey. He graduated from Canton High School and...

Nov 5, 2019

Bruce Charles McDonald, 58, of Canton, died unexpectedly over night on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home.

Bruce was born on January 7, 1961 in Neptune, New Jersey, the son of the late John and Jane (Wykoff) McDonald. Bruce was a Union Carpenter, and although he wasn't born in Canton, he had made it home for...

Oct 31, 2019

Jody B. Sharlow, 55, of Potsdam, died peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home where he was with his family and under the care of Hospice.

Jody was born June 4, 1964 in Canton, the son of the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Corcoran) Sharlow. He graduated from Colton-Pierrepont High School. He was a bricklayer and...

Oct 24, 2019

John F. Thomas, 92, of Potsdam died on Thursday, October 24, 2019 while in the comfort of his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

John was born October 10, 1927 in South Colton, the son of the late Park and Freda (Selleck) Thomas. John graduated...

Oct 23, 2019

Bernard L. Holmes, 79, of Lisbon, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg where he had been a patient for a short time.

In accordance with his wishes, Bernard was cremated. There will be a Celebration of His Life on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm...

Oct 23, 2019

Elmer N. Votra "Jr.", 90, of Canton, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. He was reunited with his beloved Norreen on their 71st anniversary.

Elmer was born on July 9, 1929 in Parishville, the son of the late Elmer Leo and Marion (Bush) Votra. He graduated from Parishville High School. On...

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy A. Briggs, 91, formerly of Canton died peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida, at the home of her daughter Helen, where she was in the company of family.

Dorothy was born January 24, 1928 in Plattsburgh, New York; the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Amlaw) Manor. Dorothy attended school in...

Oct 14, 2019

Geoffrey G. Cary, 57, of Sanfordville, died on Monday, October 14, 2019 in the comfort of his home, where he was in the care of his loving wife Linda.

Geoff was born October 1, 1962 in Potsdam, the son of George and Joan (Miller) Cary. He attended Potsdam Schools. On March 12, 1991, Geoff was married to...

Oct 9, 2019

Colleen M. Murdock, 83 of Canton died at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 where she had been a patient for a short time.

Colleen was born February 2, 1936 in Lisbon, the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Lewis) Holmes. She graduated from Lisbon High School. Colleen married Lester Murdock in February of...

Sep 21, 2019

Kevin Gibbins passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 21, 2019 at his home, where he was under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care. He will be dearly missed by his sister Donna, Niece, London, Brother in Law Lowell, cousin Patricia, second cousin Diane and Cathrine. Along with many friends, who were so extraordinary in...

Sep 18, 2019

Richard Sackett, 69, of Potsdam, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the home he was born in. He was surrounded by his family, and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Richard was born September 12, 1950 to Elmer and Nodine (Lamb) Sackett. He graduated from Potsdam High School. In November 1973 he...

Sep 16, 2019

William Westerdick, 90, of Canton died on Monday, September 16, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient for a brief stay.

Born October 10, 1928 in Potsdam, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth (Dunning) Westerdick. He attended Potsdam Schools and left to serve in the US ARMY...

Sep 11, 2019

Peter P. Rocca, age 90, of Russell, NY, passed away September 11, 2019, in Florida where he had been residing recently.

Peter was born in Pyrites, NY on October 28, 1928, the son of Patsy and Clara Rocca. Peter was a graduate of Canton Central School and attended Clarkson College. He started working at Clifton Mines where...

Jul 28, 2019

Ms. Deanna L. (Sheridan) Stevenson, 70, of Canton, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Syracuse. She was in the company of her loving family.

Deanna was born June 27, 1949 in Potsdam; the daughter of Richard Sheridan and Janet Merwin. She graduated from Canton High School and from Canton ATC. Deanna...

Jul 18, 2019

Bernice E. Cary, 55, of Ogdensburg and formerly of Potsdam, died at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse on Thursday, July 18, 2019 where she was in the company of both her given family and her United Helpers Family.

Bernice was born August 27, 1963, the daughter of O. George and Joan B. (Miller) Cary. Born with spina...

Jun 21, 2019

Stephen F. Bonno, 62 of Lisbon passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 in the comfort of his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Stephen was born September 24, 1956 in Canton, the son of the late Earl and Mary...