Obituaries

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...

Nov 28, 2018

Loren L. "Bub" Bronson, 87, of West Stockholm died peacefully while in the company of family on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at The Alice Center in Malone, where he had been a resident since August.

Bub was born on December 1, 1930 in the Town of Stockholm, the son of the late Harrison and Mabel (Fefee) Bronson....

Nov 27, 2018

Nelson J. Bessette, 92, of 307 Town Line Road, Canton, went to live with the Lord on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Nancy, also on the Town Line Rd. Calling hours will be held Friday, Nov 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton, NY. A Mass of Christian...

Nov 25, 2018

Michele A. Scanlin, 68, of Canton, formerly of Watertown, passed away at her home on November 25, 2018. Michele was born on January 2, 1950, in Watertown, daughter of Alphonse V. and Marie (Mangini) Renzi. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1967, attended SUNY Oswego and received her BA from Empire State College. On June 25, 1971, she...

Nov 21, 2018

Mr. Thomas O. McManus, 84, of Rensselaer Falls, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Thomas was born on January 23, 1934 in Potsdam, a son of the late Harry F. and Nora (Connelly) McManus. He graduated from Potsdam High School and attended both Canton and Potsdam State Colleges. Thomas also served proudly in...

Nov 12, 2018

  Irene Krenceski, age 90, of Canton, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday afternoon (November 12, 2018) under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley after a brief illness. Irene LaPree was born on January 25, 1928 to the late George and Nora (LaShomb) LaPree in Brasher Falls, NY. She was a graduate of...

Nov 3, 2018

Hugh Emerson Rood, 78, of West Potsdam died on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he was surrounded by family.

Hugh was born November 29, 1939 in Canton, the son of the late Howard A. and Esther (Forbes) Rood. He graduated from Canton High School and Canton ATC. Hugh proudly served in...

Oct 24, 2018

Cynthia Bender, 65, of Canton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 while at home.

Cynthia was born June 28, 1953 in Newton, Kansas; the daughter of Herbert and Cora (Arnold) Froelich. She graduated from Bethel College with a Bachelor's Degree in History and from the University of Missouri – Columbia, where she received a Master's Degree...

Oct 15, 2018

Sharon A. (Brabaw) Allen, 74, of Pyrites passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 15, 2018.

Sharon was born June 22, 1944 in Pyrites, the daughter of the late Ceylon and Jessie (Martin) Brabaw. She attended elementary school in Pyrites and graduated from Canton Central School. She married Paul L. Allen Jr. on April 20,...

Oct 11, 2018

Mark O. Darrah, 60, of Canton, died on Thursday, October 11, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was in the comfort of his home, where he was surrounded by his family.

Mark was born November 7, 1957 in Star Lake, New York, the son of Roger and Aletha Darrah. Mark enjoyed many cats (pumpkin), he...

Oct 8, 2018

Louise (Jordan) Sanderson, 71, of Massena and formerly of Lisbon passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home.

Louise was born January 6, 1947 in Canton, the daughter of the late Leon and Dorothy (O'Neil) Jordan. She graduated from Lisbon Schools and was a self-employed beautician. On July 16, 1966, Louise was married to Ronald...

Oct 6, 2018

Samuel W. Morrison, 67, of Morley passed away peacefully in the company of family at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse on Saturday, October 6, 2018. In accordance with his wishes, Sam's body has been donated to the Anatomical Gift program at UPSTATE Medical University.

Sam was born December 4, 1950 in Dryden, New York, the son of...

Sep 21, 2018

Gary Lee Niles, 63, of Canton, died on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he was in the company of family, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Gary was born June 16, 1955 in Malone; he was the son of the late Glenn and Eleanor (Fadden) Niles. Gary served in...

Sep 7, 2018

Mr. Robert G. Hoyt, 73, of Pierrepont passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken at home.

Robert was born November 12, 1944 in Potsdam, the son of the late Harold Hoyt and Lillian Kelley. He attended school until entering the United States Army. Upon his return from service, Robert...