Obituaries

Dec 5, 2017

Rowena J. "Tootsie" Murdock, 55, of Norfolk passed away while in the company of family on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been a patient for a few days.

Tootsie was born August 27, 1962 in Malone, the daughter of Charlotte (Marks) Recore. She attended Franklin Academy in Malone. Tootsie was a...

Nov 30, 2017

Francis M. "Mahlon" Lobdell, 94, of Canton, passed away on November 30, 2017 while in the comfort of his home, while surrounded by his family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice. Born October 10, 1923 in DeKalb Junction, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna (O'Horo) Lobdell. He graduated from Canton High School...

Nov 19, 2017

Royce F. Brooks, 76, of Potsdam passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken at home. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Canton, at a later date.

Royce was born April 24, 1941 in Scheffield, Vermont, the...

Nov 18, 2017

Carl W. Coller, 91, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Canton, NY.

Mr. Coller was born July 12, 1926 in Russell, NY to the late Mrs. Ella Smith-Coller. Mr. Coller married Anne Coloton on December 25, 1947. They celebrated 48 years of marriage before her passing on January 24, 1996.

Nov 17, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial for Betty L. Knight, 82, formerly of Canton will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Canton, with Rev. Brian Stitt, celebrating. Betty passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, where she had been a resident since 2013.

Nov 13, 2017

Marion I. Kotz, 93, of Rensselaer Falls passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, while surrounded by her loving family.

Marion was born, August 31, 1924 in Fort Covington, New York; the daughter of the late Edward and Celestine (Payne) Smith. She graduated from Bombay High School and from St. Lawrence State Hospital School...

Oct 30, 2017

Mary C. Trippany, 93, of Canton passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 while at home with family. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Friday, November 3, 2017 at St. Therese's Church in Nicholville, NY. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton.

Friends and family may be received at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton...

Oct 24, 2017

Memorial service for Logan Kenneth Rick Sibbitts, 22, of Canton will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm at the Brick Chapel Church, Canton with Pastor Reggie Curtis, officiating. Logan died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home.

Logan is survived by his parent, Rick and Shirley Sibbitts; by siblings, Kristie Quicke and...

Oct 20, 2017

Bert W. Rowe, 84, of Canton, New York, died on Friday, October 20, 2017, at home with his loving family by his side, while under the care of Hospice.   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton, NY.  The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm followed by the...

Oct 4, 2017

At age 74, Paul E. Cobane was called home to Heaven from his place in Little River, S.C.  His was formerly of Potsdam, NY.  He worked at the Potsdam Paper Mill and at SUNY Potsdam before retiring.

On May 16, 1986 Paul was married to Judith Jessmer, the couple enjoy 28 wonderful years of marriage. Judith predeceased...

Aug 25, 2017

Funeral service for Penny L. Pitts, 64, of Canton will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, with Hon. Roger K. Duvall, officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Plains Cemetery. Penny passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, where she was in the company of...

Aug 23, 2017

Graveside service for Mr. John Lyle Wheeler, 61, of Potsdam will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the West Potsdam Cemetery, CR 34, West Potsdam. John died on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 while in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence...

Aug 23, 2017

Funeral service for Mrs. Judith A. Hoyt, 69, of Pierrepont, will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton; at 2:00 pm with Pastor Michael Terrell, officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Plains Cemetery, Pierrepont. Judy died on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, while in the comfort of her home, surrounded...

Aug 7, 2017

On August 7, 2017 at the young age of 57, we had to say goodbye to Erich Karl von Schiller, an amazing son, a wonderful brother, a great friend, a generous uncle, an avid outdoorsman, a poker player, and a rebel Yankee's fan. In all these ways and more, he made our lives richer and fuller. Now that he...

Aug 7, 2017

Funeral service for Mrs. Norvelle E.  "Budge" Cougler, 92 of Canton will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Crary Mills Presbyterian Church, with Pastor "Skip" Edie and Lay Pastor Frank Carter, officiating. Burial will follow in the Crary Mills Cemetery. Budge passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at her home.

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Jul 27, 2017

Robert P. Regan of Potsdam, NY went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2017.  He passed away in the loving care of his family and Hospice. Memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10:00 am at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Potsdam with Rev. Stephen Rocker, celebrating. Interment will be in Foxwood...

Jul 26, 2017

Esther Weatherup Thompson, age 92, died on July 26, 2017 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus in Canton, where she had been a resident for six years.

Esther was born August 11, 1924 in the Town of DeKalb, the daughter of the late Dorr and Shirley (Holland) Weatherup. She graduated from Rensselaer Falls High School in 1941...

Jul 26, 2017

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eva (Przywara) Hibbard, 86, formerly of Canton are incomplete at this time and are under the care and direction of the O'Leary Funeral Service of Canton. Eva died peacefully, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton.

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Jul 23, 2017

Funeral service for Mrs. Eleanor J. Heinrich, 90, of DeKalb will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 12:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton with Pastor Michael Terrell, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Mrs. Heinrich died on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the United Helpers...

Jul 14, 2017

Graveside service for Frederick J. LaFlair, 90, of Canton will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Fairview Cemetery, Canton followed by a Celebration of Life at the home of his son Andrew in Potsdam. Fred died on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the...