Obituaries

L. Gene Elliott

L. Gene Elliott

Apr 8, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence E. "Gene" Elliott, 86, of Canton, will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary's Church in Canton with Rev. Douglas Lucia, celebrating. Gene died on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital with his family at his side. Friends may call on Sunday, April 13, 2014...

Joshua Addington

Joshua Addington

Apr 8, 2014

Calling hours for Joshua Addington, 34, of North Carolina and formerly of Lisbon, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton from 12-2PM. There will be a gathering of friends on Sunday at the Morley Bingo Hall beginning at 12:00 PM. Joshua died on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in...

Nellie B. Laclair

Nellie B. Laclair

Mar 29, 2014

Funeral service for Nellie B. LaClair, 94, of Canton will be held on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton, with Pastor Michael H. Terrell, officiating. Spring burial will be held in the Brick Chapel Cemetery. Nellie died on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at her home. Friends may call...

Daniel E. Chambers

Daniel E. Chambers

Mar 22, 2014

Daniel E. Chambers, 78, of South Colton, NY and Winter Haven FL passed away March 22, 2014 at home in Winter Haven. Graveside interment services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Colton, with Msgr. Aucoin, officiating. Dan was born February 18, 1936 in Brasher Falls. He was the son...

Lourene Stiteler Pierce

Lourene Stiteler Pierce

Mar 8, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for (Helen) Lourene Stiteler Pierce, 92, of Canton, will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Calling hours will be on Monday, March 10, from 4-7 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home; 5821 US Rt. 11, Canton. Mrs. Pierce...

Mary Anne Gray-Frisco

Mary Anne Gray-Frisco

Mar 3, 2014

Memorial service for Mary Anne (Elsey) Gray-Frisco, 83, of DeKalb Jct., will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 12:00pm at the DeKalb United Methodist Church. Mary Anne died on Monday, March 3, 2014 while at home. Surviving Mary Anne are sons, Robert Gray and wife Janis of Heuvelton; Frederick Gray of DeKalb and Andrew Gray and wife...

Vera E. Thorbahn

Vera E. Thorbahn

Feb 26, 2014

Funeral service for Vera E. Thorbahn, 92, of Canton, will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Highway 11; Canton, with Mother Evette Austin, of Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Spring burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Vera died on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the United Helpers Maplewood...

Frances M. Schwartfigure-Fry

Frances M. Schwartfigure-Fry

Feb 25, 2014

Calling hours for Frances Schwartfigure (Fry), 67, of Russell, NY; town of Clare, will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton. Friends may gather following calling hours at the Canton VFW Post 1231 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Frances died on Tuesday,...

Theresa Desmond

Theresa Desmond

Feb 19, 2014

Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa Desmond, 75, of Potsdam, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the St. Mary's Church, Canton with Rev. Douglas J. Lucia, celebrating. Friends may call at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11; Canton from 10:00 AM until noon on Saturday. Theresa died on Wednesday, February 19,...

Michael R. Bolesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...