Michael R. Bolesh
Feb 9, 2014
Michael R. Bolesh, 42, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was the son of Charles and Susan (Barrett) Bolesh of Potsdam, NY. Mike was born April 8, 1971, in Camp Lejeune, NC. He was employed by Aaron Environmental as a Business Manager in Plantsville, CT. Mike was a member of the Torrington Youth Soccer, Torrington...
Betty I. Christy
Feb 3, 2014
Memorial Service for Betty I. Christy, 76, of Canton will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton with Pastor Michael H. Terrell, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until the time of the service. Betty died at home on Monday, February...
John Woods
Feb 3, 2014
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours for John Woods, 67, of Canton. John died on February 3, 2014. Those wishing to may make contributions in his memory to a charity of one's choice. John was born July 20, 1946 in Altamont, NY the son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Tallman)...
Donald R. Herman
Jan 30, 2014
Funeral arrangements for Donald R. Herman, 79, of Potsdam are under the care of the O'Leary Funeral Service of Canton. Donald died on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at his Debra Drive, home, Potsdam. Condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com.
Glen R. Alexander
Jan 25, 2014
Funeral service for Glen R. Alexander, 72, of DeKalb Junction will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton with speaker John Frary, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on February 13, from 4:00 PM until the time of the service. Glen was taken suddenly...
Patricia J. Birch
Jan 23, 2014
Funeral service for Patricia J. Birch, 82, of Richville, will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton, with Rev. Michael Tomford, officiating. Burial in North Russell Cemetery will be in the spring. Pat died on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the home of her daughter Christine,...
Irene J. Smith
Jan 18, 2014
Irene June (Baxter) Smith, 82, former resident of Canton, died on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at home, with her family by her side, while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born June 19, 1931 to Delbert and Leora (Nichols) Baxter in a farmhouse near Knapps Station, NY. She graduated from Norfolk High School in 1948...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

