Obituaries

Peter A. Gilson

Peter A. Gilson

Jan 7, 2014

Peter Alan Gilson, 60, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, with his wife Debbie, family and friends by his side, while under the care of Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Peter was born October 8, 1953 in Alexandria Bay, the son of the late Donald and...

Sylvia D. Rubenstein

Sylvia D. Rubenstein

Jan 5, 2014

Sylvia Doris Rubenstein, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Spicer Adult Home, while under their care and that of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Sylvia was born May 14, 1921 in Toronto, Canada; she was the daughter of Samuel and Annie (Samuels) Krieger. In the early 1940's she left Toronto to...

Tina M. Dafoe

Tina M. Dafoe

Jan 4, 2014

Memorial service for Tina M. Dafoe, 43, of Lisbon will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton with Rev. Rob Schirmer, officiating. Tina died on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. Contributions...

Eleanor M. Teal

Eleanor M. Teal

Jan 1, 2014

Funeral service for Eleanor M. Teal, 72, of Riverside Dr; Canton will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 8:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton with Pastor Dave Bannish, of the Morley Wesleyan Church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 PM till the time of the service. Burial...

Richard F. Morrow

Richard F. Morrow

Dec 24, 2013

Richard F. Morrow, 69, of Canton, NY died tragically Monday night, December 23, 2013. He was born November 13, 1944 in Alexandria Bay, NY to Kermet Morrow and Louise Fallon Morrow. He was educated in Canton schools, graduated from St. Lawrence University and attended SUNY Buffalo pursuing a graduate degree. He received an M.A. from SUNY Potsdam. He served...

Margaret M. Allen

Margaret M. Allen

Dec 2, 2013

Funeral services for Margaret M. Allen, 93, of Madrid will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Margaret died on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. Surviving Margaret are three sons, Keith W. Allen of Mt. Vernon, MO; Tim Allen and wife Carol of Canton; Terry Allen and wife Melissa of...

Kathy L. Murdock

Kathy L. Murdock

Nov 27, 2013

There will be a gathering of friends for Kathy L. Murdock, 56, of DeKalb, on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the home of her sister, Rhonda Dirhberg, 5969 US Hwy 11, Canton. Kathy died on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the home while under the care of family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St....

William D. Spencer

William D. Spencer

Nov 25, 2013

William D. Spencer, 95, of Canton, died on Monday, November 25, 2013 while at home. Born, July 30, 1918 in Cornwall, New York; he was the son of the late, William S. and Eva (Ketcham) Spencer. He graduated from Storm King School and attended Cornell University. On June 10, 1946 he married Harriet Noreen Couser. William was a mechanic...

Anne M. Boise

Anne M. Boise

Nov 22, 2013

When she was diagnosed in 2007 with lymphoma, Anne Boise took it like another bump in the road. Her life had its share of bumpy roads and she didn't hesitate to let you know. But she was also the strongest women and survived countless joint replacements as well as three bouts of lymphoma, but never complained about chemo and...

Lola M. Wood

Lola M. Wood

Nov 13, 2013

Funeral service for Lola May Dafoe Wood, 85, of Canton, will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton, with Rev. Rob Schirmer, of Hospice, officiating. Burial will be in the Crary Mills Cemetery. Lola died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her home. Friends may call...

Vivian A. Coffey

Vivian A. Coffey

Nov 8, 2013

Funeral service for Vivian A. Coffey, 81, of Rensselaer Falls, will be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, Heuvelton; with Pastor Rusty Bissell, officiating. Burial will follow in the North Russell Cemetery. Vivian died on Friday, November 08, 2013 at the United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home. Friends may call at the...

John Spencer Kenny

John Spencer Kenny

Nov 4, 2013

John Spencer Kenny, 76, died on November 4, 2013 at his home while surrounded by family. He was a long time renal patient. John was born on September 16, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, to K. Eugene and Charlotte Eikenberry Kenny; John graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School and was captain of its first football team. After a freshman...

Lois Graham

Lois Graham

Nov 4, 2013

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral or calling hours for Lois Graham, 88, of Partridge Knoll Apartments, Canton and formerly of Edwards. Lois died on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Canton-Potsdam hospital where she had been a patient for a short time. A detailed obituary will be posted when it becomes available. Please feel...

Stuart C. Papaw

Stuart C. Papaw

Nov 3, 2013

Mass of Christian Burial for Stuart C. Papaw, 76, NYS Police, Retired, of Canton will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary's Church, with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Stuart died on Sunday, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Friends may call at the O'Leary Funeral Home,...

Amos Hennigan Jr

Amos Hennigan Jr

Oct 27, 2013

Funeral service for Amos Hennigan Jr.; 82, of Canton, will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 11:00am at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11, Canton. Burial will follow in the Crary Mills Cemetery. Amos died on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Samaritan Keep Home of Watertown. Friends may call at the funeral home from...

George H. Ladison

George H. Ladison

Oct 19, 2013

A Celebration of Life for George H. Ladison, 60, of Canton will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 1:00PM at the Pyrites Fire Hall. George died on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse. George is survived by four children, George H. Ladison of Norwood; Andrew J. Ladison; Donna M. Smith and Christina E....

Wanda L. Clark

Wanda L. Clark

Oct 2, 2013

Funeral service for Wanda L. Clark, 37, of North Russell will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton with Rev. Bill Huckle, officiating. Wanda died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at home while under the care of family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St....

Mark A. Lee

Mark A. Lee

Sep 29, 2013

Mass of Christian Burial for Mark A. Lee, 52, of De Kalb, will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Mark passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 while at home under the care of his loving family. Friends may call at the O'Leary...

Rodney H. Delorme

Rodney H. Delorme

Sep 21, 2013

Funeral service for Rodney H. Delorme, 59, of Winthrop, formerly of Pyrites, will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton with Rev. Bill Scott, officiating. Burial will follow at the Hermon Cemetery. Rodney passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Friends...

James C. Stiles

James C. Stiles

Aug 15, 2013

Funeral service for James C. Stiles, 82, of DeKalb, will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Christian Family Tabernacle, Kendrew Corners, with Pastor Andy Reese, of the Parishville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Rensselaer Falls Cemetery. James died on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital while surrounded by...