Obituaries

Apr 12, 2017

Mrs. Helen M. Thomas, 83, of Canton and formerly of Russell passed away peacefully, while in the company of family at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, where she has been a resident since 2011.

Helen was born, January 13, 1934 in Ogdensburg, the daughter of Edwin and Ada (Perry) Kerr. She...

Apr 9, 2017

Kathryn A. Iuraduri, 65 of Canton passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public services. A private graveside service will be held with family.

Those who wish to share a memory or condolence may do...

Apr 5, 2017

William J. Roda, 74 of Parishville died at his home on Joe Indian Pond on April 5, 2017. Bill was born on September 23, 1942; the son of Howard M. And Catherine H. Roda in Troy, New York.

He graduated from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky with a degree in Industrial Arts.  Bill taught...

Apr 1, 2017

Canton:

Pauline Marie Proulx, 88, passed away at her home, while surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was under the care of Hospice, as well as Lisa Proulx, her daughter in law.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 11am...

Mar 30, 2017

On Thursday, March 30, 2017, the angels came to welcome home Grayson Ridge Sochia, 5 mos., the son of Gary Sochia and Patti-Jo Morrow. Grayson was born, October 23, 2016 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, four months premature, he proved to be a true fighter when the odds were stacked against him.

Grayson is survived by his...

Mar 25, 2017

Elizabeth Pickett, 70, of Canton passed away peacefully, while in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Elizabeth was born, June 26, 1946 in Canton, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Manor) Briggs. She attended Canton Central School and worked for the Gunlocke Company in Wayland, NY.

Elizabeth...

Mar 22, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Floyd A. Firman, 77, of Canton will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Church in Canton, with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Floyd passed away peacefully at home in the company of family, while under the care of Hospice and...

Mar 17, 2017

Funeral service for Clarence Lloyd Burnham, 64, of Kendrew Corners, will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00am at the Kendrew Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Nichols and MissionaryRon Stiles officiating. Burial will be in the Kendrew Cemetery. Clarence passed away peacefully, while in the company of family on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Upstate Medical...

Mar 17, 2017

Canton – Michael "Moose" Levato, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 17, 2017. Michael was born in Canton on July 22, 1957, the son of Ross "Moose" and Eileen (Lawler) Levato. He graduated from Canton School and attended St. John Fisher University. He graduated from St. Lawrence University and Syracuse University School of Law.

Mar 5, 2017

Services for Scott LaBrake, 53, of Canton will be held privately in the spring, burial will be in the Crary Mills Cemetery. Scott passed away at home on Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Scott was born March 23, 1963 in Canton, the son of Leon and Barbara (McIntosh) LaBrake. Scott attended Canton Schools and worked on the family...

Mar 3, 2017

Canton – Donald L. Adams, 84, died on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Nursing Home where he had been a resident since May of 2016.

Don is survived by his children, Stephen (Lynn) Adams of Lakeland, FL.; John (Mary) Adams of Tampa, FL.; Susan (Keith) Caswell of Madrid; by a niece and nephew, Carolyn and Stewart Underwood...

Mar 2, 2017

Funeral service for Edgar Eells Jr., 90, of Russell, will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 1:00pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton with his grandson, Robert LaClair, officiating. Burial will be in the South Russell Cemetery. Edgar passed away peacefully, while in the company of family on Thursday, March 02, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Feb 24, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Myrna A. Jordan, 85, of Canton, will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery will follow. Myrna passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus.

Calling hours...

Feb 20, 2017

Memorial service for William H. "Bill" Bennett, 80, of Canton will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton with Lay Pastor Donna Doig, officiating. Bill passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 while in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Calling hours will be...

Feb 17, 2017

OGDENSBURG – Betty J. (Laflair) Shaver, 83, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at her lifelong home on Rosseel Street surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 20, 1933 in Ogdensburg,  she was the daughter of the late William J. and Sarah (Decaire) Laflair.  She attended Ogdensburg Public Schools.

On May 30, 1953,...

Feb 14, 2017

Memorial gathering for Charles B. Duffy, 73, of Brasher and formerly of Canton, will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Charles passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Charles is survived by a son, Michael (Raquel) Duffy of Colorado; by two...

Feb 8, 2017

Memorial Service for Mrs. Jane A. Wood, 89, of Canton, NY will be held on Sunday February 12th at 5pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Walter Smith, officiating. Jane passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 8th 2017 at the Canton Potsdam Hospital.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday February 12th from 2pm...

Feb 8, 2017

Graveside memorial service for Leon C. Blackburn, 72, of Canton, will be held in the spring in the Morley Cemetery. Leon passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 while in the comfort of his home, amongst family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Contributions in his memory may be...

Dec 19, 2016

Mr. James E (Jim) Franklin, 85, of Canton, NY died peacefully with family members at his side on Monday, December 19th.

Mr. Franklin was born in Corry, PA to Benjamin and Evelyn Franklin on March 12, 1931.  He grew up in Wayland, NY and graduated from Clarkson University in 1954 with a degree in Civil...

Dec 16, 2016

Funeral service for Glenn D. Hastings, 92, of Morley, will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:00am at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton. Glenn passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 16th, while surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Calling hours will...