Obituaries

Mary Ellen Kennedy

Mary Ellen Kennedy

Aug 24, 2012

Mary Ellen Kennedy, 89, of Canton, NY died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, NY. Mary Ellen was born in Utica, NY on February 15, 1923 to the late John P. Jr. & Agnes E. (Costello) Fogarty. Mary Ellen, affectionately referred to as "Sissy", was the younger sister to her beloved brother John. Mary...

Richard C. Woodley

Richard C. Woodley

Aug 24, 2012

Calling hours for Richard C. Woodley, 79, of Morley, will be held at the O'Leary Funeral Home, September 15, 2012 from 1-3pm. Dick died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Surviving Dick are two daughters, Suzette Nugent and husband Mark of Jamestown, NY and Rebecca Huiatt and husband Roger of Lisbon; six grandchildren, Christian, Olivia...

James W. Pete Jr

James W. Pete Jr

Aug 21, 2012

James "Jim" W. Pete Jr, 58, of Canton and formerly of Evans Mills, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at home. Jim is survived by his wife Cathy, daughter Tracy Drappo of Pompano Beach, FL; a son, Jeremy and wife Laurie of Potsdam; his mother Frances Pete of Evans Mills; sister Sandra Crump of Evans Mills; brother Joseph and...

Claire Begeal

Claire Begeal

Aug 12, 2012

Claire Begeal, 88, of Madrid died on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the United Helpers Maplewood Campus, Canton where she had been a resident since July 20. There will be no funeral or calling hours, a graveside service will be scheduled at later time. Contributions in her memory are suggested to a local charity, Hospice and Palliative Care of...

Gloria J. Trombley

Gloria J. Trombley

Aug 10, 2012

Gloria Jean Trombley, age 64, owner of the Country Cabin Gift Shop, DeKalb Jct. passed away on August 10, 2012 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by her family. Gloria was born February 20, 1948 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Reginald and the late Helen (Gray) Hendrick of DeKalb Jct. Gloria was an entrepreneur. She owned and operated her...

Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright

Jul 31, 2012

Celebration of Life and pot luck luncheon for Anthony Wright, DeKalb, will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Hermon Fire Hall. Anthony died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken at home. Surviving Anthony are his wife Joanna (Sharlow) Wright of DeKalb; and his son, Anthony and daughter...

Sarah Elizabeth Stebbins

Sarah Elizabeth Stebbins

Jul 14, 2012

Funeral service for Sarah Elizabeth Stebbins, 92, of Canton, will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 1pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US Hwy 11, with her grandson, Ernie Darrah officiating. Burial will be in the Crary Mills Cemetery. Sarah died on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the United Helpers, Maplewood. Friends may call at the...

John B. Ames

John B. Ames

Jul 11, 2012

Mass of Christian Burial for John B. Ames, 89, of Potsdam, will be held at 10:00am, Monday, July 16, 2012 at St. Mary's Church, Canton with Rev. Douglas Lucia, celebrating. Burial in the Hermon Cemetery will be held at a later date. John died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 while at home under the care of family and Hospice...

Roy L. Hardy

Roy L. Hardy

Jul 11, 2012

Funeral service for Roy L. Hardy, 62, of Canton will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 11:00am, at the O'Leary Funeral Home, US Hwy 11; Canton with Rev. Michael H. Terrell, officiating.. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in DeKalb. Roy died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the St. Regis Nursing Home, Massena. Friends may...

Gary T. Goolden

Gary T. Goolden

Jul 9, 2012

Memorial Service for Gary T. Goolden, 65, of Cranberry Lake will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 4pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1pm until the time of the service. Gary died unexpectedly on Monday, July 9, while in New Jersey. Surviving Gary is his wife of 44...

Patricia H. Carson

Patricia H. Carson

Jul 7, 2012

Patricia Harrington Carson, 84, was called to heaven on July 7, 2012. Patricia was born on March 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Michael and Mable (LaFay) Harrington. The Harrington's owned and operated The Harrington Hotel where Patricia was born and where her family lived for many years. Patricia lived in Canton her whole life, attending St. Mary's...

Charles F. Beeler

Charles F. Beeler

Jul 4, 2012

There will be no funeral or calling hours for Charles F. Beeler, 65, of Canton who died at home on July 4. There will be a memorial service scheduled at the convenience of the family. Please share online condolences with the family. Arrangements are with the O'Leary Funeral Service of Canton.

Gordon J. Swinyer

Gordon J. Swinyer

Jun 20, 2012

Memorial service for Gordon J. Swinyer, 47, of Star Lake will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Gordon died on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at home. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. Gordon is survived by a daughter Brooke Line and husband Nick of Tupper Lake; by three brothers, Morton of...

Steven D. Mcmartin

Steven D. Mcmartin

Jun 15, 2012

Memorial service for Steven D. McMartin, 62 of Ogdensburg, will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 1:00pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, 5821 US 11; Canton, with Rev. Bill Hart, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11am until the time of the service. Steven died on Friday, June 15, 2012 while under the care...

Marie J. Rocca

Marie J. Rocca

Jun 5, 2012

Marie J. Rocca, left our world on June 5, 2012, surrounded by her family in the home where she was born on September 14, 1932. Marie was the daughter of the late Leland and Blanche (Maybee) Barry. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Peter P. Rocca, her children and their spouses, Susan and Liston Willard of...

Harriet J. Jenne

Harriet J. Jenne

May 31, 2012

Funeral service for Harriet J. Jenne, 87, of Hermon will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Hermon United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Hart, officiating. Burial will follow in the Hermon Cemetery. Friends may call at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton, from 4-7pm on Monday and again Tuesday morning at the church, from 10am...

Rev. Stephen H. Gratto

Rev. Stephen H. Gratto

May 26, 2012

Rev. Stephen H. Gratto, 65, died at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse infirmary at 3:15 a.m. on May 26, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 12 noon at St. Mary's Church, Canton, NY with the Most Reverend Terry LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg presiding, and the priests of the diocese...

Stanley E. Peabody

Stanley E. Peabody

May 26, 2012

Stanley E. Peabody, 86, Hermon, died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Clifton-Fine Hospital, Star Lake, where he had been a patient for 2 weeks. Stanley was born June 10, 1925 in Pitcairn, the son of the late Harvey and Ida Peabody, he attended Hermon Schools. Stanley served in the US Navy, including time in Guam; he received an...

Philip M. Watson

Philip M. Watson

May 7, 2012

Philip M. Watson, 68, of Riverside Dr, Canton, died on Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief stay. A memorial service for Philips will be planned at a later date. Please feel free to share a memory of Philip via our website condolence with the family.

Robert J. Ricalton

Robert J. Ricalton

May 2, 2012

Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. Ricalton, 80, of Canton, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 1:30pm at St. Patrick's Church in Colton, with Fr. Doug Lucia, celebrating. Burial will be in the St. Patrick's Cemetery, Colton, followed by a reception at the church. Robert died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital....