Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Gordon, 68, of Macomb died on March 13, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Tim was born August 17, 1956 in Canton, a son of the late Almond "Sonny" and Shirley (Bice) Gordon. He attended Madrid-Waddington Central School and later earned his GED. On October 8, 1987, Tim was...

Feb 25, 2025

Wilfred "Willie" Charles Rowledge, 65, of Potsdam, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Willie was born August 11, 1959 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late William & Annette (Sauve) Rowledge. He graduated from Lisbon Central School in 1979, later attended SUNY Canton and also completed his apprenticeship training as an Electrician.

Feb 20, 2025

Canton - Pamela B. "Pam" Frank, 74, of Canton died peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was in the company of family.

Pam was born March 15, 1950 in Canton, a daughter of the late Edwin "Red" and Anna Mae (Ponzio) Boise. She was graduated from Canton High School in 1968...

Feb 20, 2025

Theodore J. Rubin, 78, formerly of Ogdensburg and Malone, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Carthage Area Hospital, following a brief stay at the Carthage Center Nursing Home.

Theodore was born December 5, 1946 in Malone, New York, a son of the late Abraham and Stella (Snyder) Rubin. He attended Madrid-Waddington Central School and later...

Feb 8, 2025

Hermon - Frederick (Fred) Amo, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family, after a prolonged illness.

Fred was born on September 19th, 1938 in Canton, New York, the son of the late George and Gladys (Ames) Amo. As a boy, Fred attended Canton schools. He married Sandra Bacon on...

Jan 22, 2025

Valorie A. Wilson, 69, formerly of DeKalb Junction died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Carthage Center Nursing Home, where she was in the company of family.

Valorie was born April 23, 1955 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Clifford and Ruth (Leach) Peets. She was graduated from Heuvelton Central School in 1973. On December...

Jan 20, 2025

Joey D. "Bing-It" Griffin, 54, of Russell died on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones.

Joey was born July 30, 1970 in Canton, a son of Dennis Griffin and Connie (Ashlaw) Badger. He attended Knox-Memorial School and was graduated from Edwards-Knox. On August...

Jan 19, 2025

Wayne McDonald, 85, of Rensselaer Falls, died peacefully in the comfort of home, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, where he was under the care of family following a long illness.

Wayne was born March 30, 1939 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Medward E. and Harriet A. (Spooner) McDonald. He grew up in Lisbon and worked...

Jan 10, 2025

Judy Ann (Bice) Dox, born to Helen (Poore) Bice and Howard Bice on May 6, 1955 in Ogdensburg, New York, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025.

She married the love of her life, Randy Dox, on December 16, 1983. Judy and Randy were married in Canton, in the same church where Randy's parents were also married....

Dec 24, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony Collora, 74, of Russell, will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's Church, Canton. Burial will follow in St. Henry's Cemetery in De Kalb. Anthony died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of the O'Leary Funeral Service of Canton.

Dec 24, 2024

Brian E Cleveland, 57, Hermon, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 with his loving family at his side. Brian had spent the past 15 months battling stage IV esophageal cancer with the strength, courage and dignity of a true warrior. He knew he was living on borrowed time from the moment he was diagnosed, and chose to make...

Dec 23, 2024

John J. Page II "Joey" born September 2, 1990 in Houlton, Maine, passed away at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, on Monday, December 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Joey enjoyed fishing, kayaking, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. As well, Joey had many passions, some being his dedication and devotion...

Dec 19, 2024

Nadine Nelson Jennings, 80, of Canton died Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by family at St. Joseph's Home in Ogdensburg after a short stay.

Nadine was born Margaret Louise Coonradt September 23, 1944, in Troy, New York, and was adopted by William L. and Esther (Coonley) Nelson. Survivors include her devoted husband, Robert E. Jennings, her two...

Dec 15, 2024

Graveside service for Kenneth E. France, 64, of Canton, will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Hermon Cemetery, County Route 17, Hermon, NY. Kenneth died on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in the comfort of his home where he was in the company of family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice....

Dec 14, 2024

Funeral service for Geraldine M. Tiernan, 94, formerly of Canton will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm at St. Mary's Church, Canton with Father Bryan Stitt, Pastor celebrating. Calling hours will be held on Thursday also from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in the Hermon Cemetery....

Dec 4, 2024

Carolyn "Carrie" Elaine Johns, 70, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, while a resident at United Helpers Maplewood facility in Canton. The daughter of Allan and Anne Johns, she was born on January 1, 1954, in Holden, Massachusetts, and graduated from Colby College before earning her PhD in botany from the University of Montana. After post-doctoral research as...

Nov 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Professor Don H. Rasmussen at age 80.  Don was born and raised in Berlin, WI. He earned his PhD in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1974. Don moved to Canton, NY in 1977 with his wife and three daughters in order to join the faculty...

Nov 21, 2024

Steven J Glasgow, 54, of Canton, NY passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by family following a brief illness.

Born January 3, 1970 in Potsdam, NY, Steve was the son of John and Ellen (O'Gorman) Glasgow. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School in Canton in 1988. Following high school,...

Nov 16, 2024

Andrew Brian Morrill, "Andy," 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Little Falls, NY, on November 15, 2024.

Andy was born in Canton, NY, on September 1, 1963, to Gerald and Shirley Morrill.  He struggled with many health issues beginning as a baby and throughout his life including oral cancer in the last year.  Though it...

Nov 14, 2024

Richard Alan Stiles: The Stiles family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their cherished father, husband, and grandfather, Richard Alan Stiles. Born on August 31, 1947, in Ogdensburg, NY, Richard was the son of Harry Milton Stiles Jr. and Ethlyn "Effie" Margaret Besio-Stiles. He attended Canton High School, where he began his impressive wrestling career while also...