Obituaries

Apr 3, 2025

Hannah M. Emhof, 90 of Delray Beach, Florida (formerly of Canton), went home to our Lord on April 3rd, 2025.  Hannah was born on November 18th, 1934, in Worcester, NY.  After high school graduation, Hannah worked for the phone company in Oneonta where she met her husband, Carson.  They were married September 21st, 1957.  They lived in New Berlin, NY for 6 years before moving...

Apr 2, 2025

Douglas Taylor Plumb, 68, of Canton died on Wednesday, April 02, 2025 following a fire at his home.

Doug was born January 27, 1957 in Potsdam, the son of the late Robert and Joyce (Jonni) Plumb. He graduated from Potsdam Central High School and attended the Crane School of Music.

Doug was a talented musician...

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas Walter Lascell died at home on April 1, 2025. He was born September 26, 1946, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Paul Derr Lascell and Wilma Elizabeth Brightly Lascell. At the time, his father served as an Associate Director of Finance for the Boy Scouts of America in New York City, while his mother was a fifth grade...

Mar 31, 2025

Melinda Mary Goss passed away in her sleep on Monday, March 31, at North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Massena, where she had been a resident for a little over a year.

Melinda was born on April 19, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, and, since her father was a high-ranking Naval officer, she liked to say that she...

Mar 30, 2025

Ronnie L. Bice, 74, of Russell died on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home where he was in the company of family, while under the care of Hospice.

Ronnie was born December 5, 1950 in Potsdam, a son of the late Almeron and Cora (Eells) Bice. He graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School and entered the United...

Mar 30, 2025

Roger Ernest Burcume, 72, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh, where he had been a patient for a short time.

Roger was born on May 18, 1952, in Ogdensburg, New York, a son of the late David and Isabelle (Brabaw) Burcume. He attended Canton High School and...

Mar 26, 2025

David Matthew Gerlach was Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Janet and Robert Gerlach in 1962. The youngest of 3 boys, Dave grew up in Bethel Park, PA with his two older brothers Jeff and Steve before moving to Fairport, NY at the age of 10. Dave graduated from Fairport High School and went on to further his education at...

Mar 20, 2025

Patricia Ayrassian, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and longtime resident of Canton NY, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the United Helpers Maplewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where she had been a resident for several years.

Contributions to her memory may be made to HACL Memorial Golf Tournament c/o Jeremiah Ayrassian, 734 Farns Road, Canton,...

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...