Obituaries

May 21, 2019

Shirley M. Ames, 79, of Canton, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where she had been since May 16, 2019.

Shirley was born November 20, 1939 in Madrid, the daughter of the late Henry and Elva Murray. She graduated from Madrid Central School. She worked for Barlow's Nursing Home and...

Apr 27, 2019

Vernon K. "Brownie" Brown Jr., 78, of West Pierrepont died unexpectedly at his home, on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Brownie was born August 25, 1940 in Potsdam, son of the late Vernon K. and Viola (Jessmer) Brown. He graduated in 1958 from Canton Central School and began a bricklayer's apprenticeship. Following the apprenticeship, he became a member...

Apr 11, 2019

Maxine M. Ricalton, 78, formerly of Canton passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Rochester, NY.

Maxine was born April 2, 1941 in West Pierrepont, New York; she was the daughter of the late Howard and Katherine (Chase) Moore. Maxine was president of the South Pierrepont 4H Club for four years and graduated from Colton-Pierrepont...

Apr 10, 2019

CANTON – Craig M. Adams, 48, Howardville Rd., Canton, NY passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 10, 2019 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Born in Rutland, Vt. on Feb. 18, 1971, the son of Nancee Barney and Sherman Weston Adams III. Most of his schooling was in Cape Cod, MA prior to moving...

Mar 13, 2019

Kyle "Fireball" Hartman

Kyle D. Hartman, son of the late Cornelius W. and Priscilla A. T. Hartman, was born on September 9, 1949 in Buffalo, NY and passed March 13, 2019 in his home in Rensselaer Falls, NY.

Kyle was a 1967 graduate of Orchard Park High School, SUNY Potsdam with a BA in 1971,...

Mar 6, 2019

Mrs. Frances E. Grant, 99, of North Russell, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2019 at the United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home, Ogdensburg.

Frances was born on January 21, 1920 in Russell to the late Alfred and Cora (Miller) Viancour. She attended high schools in Russell and Pyrites. On March 1, 1938, Frances married Norman Grant. He...

Feb 27, 2019

Reginald "Reggie" Hendrick died February 27, 2019 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center after a brief illness.  He was 94 years old.

Born in Hermon, NY on April 13, 1924, Reggie was the son of the late Clyde and Elsie (McCarthy) Hendrick.  He attended school in West Hermon and served in the Air Force in the 24th...

Feb 19, 2019

Mrs. S. Marie Gary, 94, formerly of Canton, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena, where she was surrounded by her family.

Marie was born on February 5, 1925 in Clare, the daughter of the late Floyd and Stella (Rider) Dana. She attended Knox-Memorial Central School and finished high...

Feb 16, 2019

Coleen R. Dennis, 67, of Canton died peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Coleen was born May 25, 1951 in Canton; daughter to the late Robert and Lola (Dafoe) Wood. She attended Canton High School. On September 8, 1973, Coleen married Charles "Bill" Dennis. Coleen worked for and retired from...

Feb 10, 2019

Mabel I. Woodside, 93, of Massena and formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully at the Highland Nursing Home where she was surrounded by family.

Mabel was born August 10, 1925 in Russell, the daughter of the late Alfred H. and Cora M. (Miller) Viancour. She graduated cum laude from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell in 1943. Mabel...

Feb 9, 2019

A time of reflection and sharing for 81 year old Dorothy L. Reynold will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Dorothy passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her daughters home in Kentucky...

Jan 20, 2019

Rosaria (Rina) Marano, 90, of Canton, was rejoined with her husband Leonardo on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Rina was born on January 6, 1929, in Benghazi, Libya, the daughter of the late Carmelo and Concetta (Catalbiano) LoCerto. She was married to Leonardo Marano in April of 1955 in Tripoli. The couple came to Tarrytown, New York in...

Jan 16, 2019

Francis Paul "Fran" Murphy, 87, of Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at LaPoint's Adult Home, where he was under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Fran was born December 6, 1931 in Potsdam, the son of the late Paul and Mildred (Butler) Murphy. From youth, Fran was fascinated by radio, which...

Jan 15, 2019

Gloria Jean McAdam, 62, of Canton, died peacefully in the comfort of her home where she was under the care of family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Gloria was born December 24, 1956 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (VanDuzee) McAdam. She graduated...

Dec 25, 2018

Robert George Baderman, 70, of Pierrepont died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home.

Born April 6, 1948 at the family home in Rodman, New York, he was the son of the late Albert G. and Grace M. (Kenfield) Baderman. He graduated from Adams Central High School in 1967 and from the Wanakena Ranger School...

Dec 16, 2018

Frank "Reggie" Burns, 69, Pierrepont NY

Up a sunny dirt road in the North Country sits a house on a hill. This is the house that love built. Reggie Burns, strong and brave, left this house for his heavenly home on Sunday, December 16th.

Born the oldest boy of Frank and Leona Burns's 16 children, Reggie was a fierce protector, provider, and...

Dec 5, 2018

Joseph M. LeBoeuf, 51, of Canton passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5, 2018.

Joseph was born December 14, 1966 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Norman J. and Jeanne (Nagell) LeBoeuf. He was a 1985 graduate of Hugh C. Williams High School. He was married to Amy S. Perry on March 14, 1992,...

Dec 3, 2018

James E. Whitcomb, 56, of Morley, died on Monday, December 3, 2018 at his home.

James was born January 22, 1962 in Ogdensburg, the son of Edward and Nancy (Whitman) Whitcomb. He graduated from Canton High School and served in the United States Navy. On March 26, 1986, James was united in marriage to Brenda VanHyning in...

Nov 30, 2018

Everett W. Coller, 37, of Morley passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, he was at home in the place he loved.

Born July 17, 1981 in Palestine, Texas, he is the son of Thurman "Red" and Robin (Swinyer) Coller. He for short times with the NYS Fair and at Walmart. "Ev" as his family called him,...

Nov 28, 2018

Jeffrey J. Gushlaw, 49, of Hodskin Street, Canton; died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, following being stricken at his home.

Jeffrey was born July 20, 1969 in Fitchburg, MA; the son of Alton and Shirley (Cox) Gushlaw. Jeffrey worked construction for several area contractors.

There will be a memorial service planned in his home...