Obituaries

Jul 11, 2018

Paul J. Cunningham, 89, of Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home, where he was in the company of family and friends.

Paul was born July 9, 1928 in Canton, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Chapin) Cunningham. He graduated from Canton Schools and from Canton ATC where he studied...

Jul 5, 2018

Nicholas Spadaccini, 91, of Canton passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he was in the company of his family.

Nick was born February 25, 1927 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Autunna) Spadaccini. He graduated from DeKalb Schools and Canton ATI. He was drafted to the...

Jun 29, 2018

Mr. Leo D. "Dougie" Tiernan, 56, of Canton passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 29, 2018 while in the comfort of his home.

Dougie was born on August 19, 1961 in Gouverneur to Leo and Vivian "Peggy" (White) Tiernan. He graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School, where he was very active and accomplished in sports, especially...

Jun 24, 2018

Nancy Lee Dobisky-Vaisey of St. Albans former native of Ogdensburg, New York, died Sunday, June 24, at her home in St. Albans after a valiant battle with colon and liver cancer. Born December 13, 1952 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late Edwin L. and Willis P. Dobisky, Nancy graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1971. She later earned...

Jun 22, 2018

Mrs. Ruby M. Rexford, 88, of Canton passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home, where she was in the company of family.

Ruby was born January 15, 1930 in Lisbon, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Martin) Steen. She attended Lisbon and Canton Schools. On April 22, 1948 she was married...

Jun 18, 2018

Wayne F. Cronk, 69, of Ogdensburg passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, June 18, 2018. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later time.

Wayne was born June 30, 1948 in Canton to Arnold Cronk and Eleanor Stacy. Lester Storie was a big part of his life also, following his marriage to Eleanor....

May 29, 2018

Jack M. Regan, 92, of Canton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the United Helpers Nursing Home, Canton.

Jack was born March 19, 1926 in Potsdam; the son of the late John and Bernice (O'Brien) Regan. He graduated from Potsdam High School and joined the ARMY. Jack served in the Pacific area as a...

May 28, 2018

Mr. Lloyd L. Barrigar, 96, of Pierrepont passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 while in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Lloyd was born, January 1, 1922 in Pierrepont, the son of the late Sylvanus and Carrie (Austin) Barrigar. On August...

May 22, 2018

Ms. Beverly B. Bullis, 77, of Canton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Gouverneur Hospital where she was in the company of her daughter, Peggy and her sister, Shirley.

Beverly was born March 14, 1941 in Russell, the daughter of the late Howard A. and Mabel A. (Blackmer) Fifield. She attended Russell Schools....

May 20, 2018

Mr. Robert F. Coffey, 92 of Canton passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the St. Joseph's Nursing Home In Ogdensburg. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Robert F. Coffey are under the care of the O'Leary...

May 15, 2018

Mrs. Kathleen A. (Merritt) Cross, 74, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital with her family at her side.

Kathleen was born August 3, 1943 in Pitcairn, New York, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Nettie (Coffey) Merritt. She graduated from Harrisville Central School. She was first married to...

May 8, 2018

Donald H. Steen, 83, of Pierrepont, passed away on May 8, 2018 at his home.

Donald was born August 8, 1934 in Lisbon, New York, the son of the late Thomas and Agnes (Martin) Steen. Donald attended school till he was of age to join the ARMY, which he did and made a career of, retiring in...

May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Heaven gained an angel, Miss Annabelle Ann Martin, 3 months old, passed away while in her sleep. Although she was only here for a short time, she touched the lives of many. Knowing upon birth that her time in this world would be limited, she showed everyone what it means to "Fight like a Girl"....

May 1, 2018

Mary N. Clark, age 97, passed away peacefully in Canton, NY on Tuesday, May 1 2018.  Mary, the daughter of Nester and Rose (Cormonack) Nesky, was born on October 23, 1920 in Gouverneur, NY.  She graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1939 and married Clarence (Clarky) Clark in 1942.  She and Clarky moved to the Clark family home in Canton,...

Apr 26, 2018

Tsuneko Bleau, 85, formerly of Canton passed away on April 26, 2018 at the Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown, where she had been a resident for some time.

Tsuneko is survived by several nieces and nephews, Clara Woodley, Charles Bleau, Paula Schraefer, Leila, Larry, Loren, Theresa, Tom, Lynette, Joe, Matt and Donald Arquitt.

She is...

Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Lillian Rose (Phillips) Barrigar, 91, of Pierrepont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 while in the comfort of her home, where she was surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Lillian was born August 6, 1926 in Pierrepont, the daughter of the late Almon and Celia (Irish)...

Apr 25, 2018

Mr. Edward A. Foote, 79, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 while in the comfort of his home, where he was surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Ed was born, July 30, 1938 in Canton, the son of the late Henry and Pearl (Bice) Foote. He...

Apr 6, 2018

Robert F. Church, 72, of Canton passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 while in his sleep. In accordance with is wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.

Robert was born June 21, 1945 in Canton, New York along with his twin brother, Dennis to the late F. Walton and Kathryn (Trageser) Church. Following...

Mar 26, 2018

Robert Thomas (Tom) Coloton, 81, of Oswego passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Tom was born April 17, 1936, in Russell, New York, the son of the late Howard Coloton and the late Zelda Coloton Gugel.  Tom married Elizabeth McGregor of Australia on May 23, 1964.  The marriage ended...

Mar 25, 2018

Mrs. Alice A. Clarke, 93, of Canton passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 25, 2018 while in residence at the United Helpers RiverLedge Nursing Home.

Alice was born December 8, 1924 in Lemieux, Ontario, Canada; the daughter of the late Emile and Ida (Brousseau) Dore`. She was one of 16 children. On September 27,...