Obituaries

Aug 24, 2025

Arlene E. White, 99, of Russell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Massena.

Arlene was born June 13, 1926 in St. Regis Falls, New York, a daughter of the late Theodore and Alice (Socia) Ashlaw. On November 24, 1945, Arlene married Edward White at the Russell...

Aug 11, 2025

Elizabeth C. Whalen, 98, of 28 Laurel Avenue, Massena passed away on Monday, August 11,

2025.

Elizabeth was born January 16, 1927 in Canton, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary

Loretta (Gaffney) Carraher. She graduated from Canton High School in 1944 and cum laude

from D'Youville College in...

Aug 5, 2025

William "Wild Bill" Dihrberg, age 91, of Canton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 5, 2025.

Bill was the eldest of nine siblings and is survived by his sister, Phillis. He leaves behind three sons, a daughter, several stepchildren, and many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Bill was known for his adventurous...

Jul 6, 2025

David G. Amo, 90, of Canton passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where his daughter Kelly was by his side.

David was born June 12, 1935 in Lisbon, a son of the late George and Gladys (Ames) Amo. He attended Canton Central High School and served honorably in the United States ARMY...

Jul 3, 2025

Smith A. "Smitty" Warren passed away peacefully at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY on July 3, 2025, at the age of 85.

Smith is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy; children Karen (David) Flanigan, Kelly Mantler, and Brian Warren; grandchildren Ryan (Christina) Flanigan, Corey (Jacqueline) Flanigan, Megan Mantler, Hadley Warren, and MacKenzie Warren; great...

Jun 30, 2025

Grace E. Whitman, 81, of Canton died on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she was in the company of family.

Grace was born November 1, 1943 in Canton, a daughter of the late Harold and Lena (Pitts) Coleman. She graduated from Canton High School and worked for the district as a secretary, retiring...

Jun 29, 2025

William J. Whalen 70, of Massena, passed peacefully on Sunday June 29th, 2025 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

William (Bill) was born August 9th, 1954 in Massena, the eldest son of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Carraher) Whalen. After high school he traveled out west with friends and his guitar to pursue...

Jun 23, 2025

Royal (Roy) L. Perry, aged 77, passed away peacefully as he was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family in his home in Canton, NY.

He was born on June 22, 1948 in Ogdensburg, New York.  Roy was the eldest of four siblings, who...

Jun 16, 2025

Gerald A. "Jerry" Peterson, 74, of Canton died on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where he had been a resident for about a month. Jerry was born February 23, 1951 in Waddington, a son of the late Alton and Catherine (Akins) Peterson. He was a 1969 graduate of Canton Central School. Jerry worked...

Jun 1, 2025

Arthur John Quackenbush, III, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, in the comfort of his home, with his dog, Ginger, by his side.

Born on April 1, 1948, to Arthur John Quackenbush Jr., and Kathleen (O'Donnell) Quackenbush, Art was the oldest of seven children and everyone's favorite April Fool....

May 27, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Constance Coloton, 88, of Yadkinville, NC and formerly of New York will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm at O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton, NY.  Mrs. Coloton passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025.

Friends may call at O'Leary Funeral Home from 11:00 am until the time of the...

May 26, 2025

Patricia Margaret (Elliott) Hall, 89, of Canton NY, passed away on May 26th peacefully at home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Pat was born on January 12, 1936 to Thomas and Margaret (Lynch) Elliott in Passaic, NJ. After graduating from High School in Bergenfield, NJ, she attended Holy Cross Medical Center where she earned her RN degree. After...

May 24, 2025

Douglas L. Thorbahn, 82, of Canton passed away at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Doug was born July 16, 1942 in Canton, a son of the late Frank and Vera (Dafoe) Thorbahn. Doug played hockey for Canton Central and graduated in 1960. He went on the attend Canton ATI (now SUNY Canton). He began his career...

May 22, 2025

John A. (Jack) Lawrence, 97, passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025, at the Maplewood Rehabilitation Center in Canton, New York with his family by his side. This was the same day that marked the eighth anniversary of his wife Rita's passing.

Jack was born on February 20, 1928, in Ogdensburg, New York, the son of Mary...

May 16, 2025

Thomas Stanley Burch, 75, of Canton, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving, close-knit family following a five year battle with cancer.

Thomas was born March 19, 1950 in Amityville, NY, he was the son of Russell and Evelyn (Black) Burch. Thomas graduated from Connetquot High School on Long Island...

May 13, 2025

Janet N. Collins, 83, of Bedford, Massachusetts and formerly of Canton, New York, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2025, with her family by her side.

Janet was born and raised in Rochester, New York and was the daughter of the late Fred and Bernice (Hilzinger) Nielsen.  After graduating from Irondequoit High School in 1959, she attended...

Apr 27, 2025

David Clark, 74, formerly of Canton died on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York, where he was in the company of family. David had lived in the Utica are for the past four years.

David Clark was born January 14, 1951 in Canton New York. Son of the late Charles and...

Apr 14, 2025

Kenneth Van Brocklin, 80, of Canton died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he was in the company of family.

Kenneth was born August 11, 1944 in Potsdam, a son of the late Glenn and Marian (Scott) Van Brocklin. He was graduated from Canton High School in 1964. Kenneth married Deborah Dawley in...

Apr 12, 2025

Richard L. "Dick" Dent , 95, of Russell passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his home where he was under the care of family and Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Richard was born February 4, 1930, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Lester and Esther (Covert) Dent. He served honorably in the...

Apr 3, 2025

Hannah M. Emhof, 90 of Delray Beach, Florida (formerly of Canton), went home to our Lord on April 3rd, 2025.  Hannah was born on November 18th, 1934, in Worcester, NY.  After high school graduation, Hannah worked for the phone company in Oneonta where she met her husband, Carson.  They were married September 21st, 1957.  They lived in New Berlin, NY for 6 years before moving...