Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

Becky S. Trombley, 54, of Gouverneur and formerly of DeKalb, died on Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home where she had unexpectedly taken ill.

Becky was born August 30, 1969 in Canton, the daughter of Paul Trombley Sr. and the late Gloria (Hendrick) Trombley. She was a graduate of Hermon-DeKalb Central School. Becky enjoyed spending time...

Mar 6, 2024

John R. Nesbitt, 40, of Colton died at his home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

John was born February 9, 1984 in Massena, a son of Micki and Shirley (Leitz) Nesbitt. He graduated from Massena High School, attended SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton and graduated from SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He spent...

Feb 29, 2024

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our dear sweet mother, Rita M. Chartier, 56, who passed away at home under the care of Hospice and surrounded by an army of loved ones, after losing her battle with cancer.

Rita was born December 19, 1967 to Barry and Joyce "Juicy" (Clement) Horne at the...

Feb 20, 2024

Rosemary W. Flanagan, 92, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Rosemary was born June 26, 1931 in Norwood, a daughter of the late Harold and Frances Sophia Wood. She graduated from Norwood High School and from Canton ATI. On July 5, 1952, she was married...

Feb 15, 2024

Brant J. Hewlett-Sero, 28, of Russell died on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at home where he was in the company of family and his dogs, Tank, Ruger and Roxy, while under the care of Hospice.

Brant was born April 5, 1995 in Ogdensburg, a son of Stephen Hewlett and Shannon Sero. He graduated from Edwards-Knox Central School and worked for various...

Feb 14, 2024

Teresa L. Brothers, 59, of Hermon died on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse where she had been admitted the day prior following a recent illness.

Teresa was born January 31, 1965 in Canton, a daughter of Roy Brothers Sr. and Colleen (Mouthrup) Brothers. She attended Canton Schools. Teresa was injured in an...

Feb 14, 2024

Berton M. Hance, 81, of Canton died peacefully at home where he was in the company of family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.

Berton was born July 15, 1942 in West Pierrepont, a son of the late Benjamin and Rose (Davis) Hance. He attended country schools. On March 26, 1967, Berton married Stella...

Feb 6, 2024

Norene (Bessette) Sheridan, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at the age of 89. Norene joined her late husband of 67 years, Neil Sheridan, in eternal rest.

Born into a large, vibrant family on a rural farm in Canton, Norene was the daughter of Burton and Nora Bessette. She is predeceased by her...

Jan 21, 2024

Juriece (Gardner) Marsh, 70, of Hermon died on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient following a lengthy illness.

Juriece was born July 10, 1953 in Rexburg, Idaho, a daughter of Gary and Naola Gardner. She graduated high school and received her bachelor's degree from Sacramento State in education to...

Jan 20, 2024

John M. Lashomb, 58, of Canton died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital following a short stay. There will be no service at this time.

John was born July 16, 1965, a son of the late Donald and Frances (Baxter) Lashomb. John graduated from Norwood-Norfolk High School. He worked for John Delegrange for a time...

Jan 14, 2024

Donovan C. Adams, 20, of Canton passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home as a result of a seizure.

Donovan was born July 21, 2003 in Ogdensburg, a son of Christopher Adams and Jessica Murdock. He attended the Canton Central School ABA Program. Donovan enjoyed scouring Google Maps on his tablet, watching the Nightmare...

Jan 9, 2024

Cori (Murcray) Shatraw, 58, of Hermon passed away on January 9, 2024 at her home, she had been in failing health.

Cori was born January 10, 1965, a daughter of the late Francis and Peggy (Pruner) Murcray. Cori worked for John Rossi Inc., was a home health aide for some time and was an assistant for many...

Jan 6, 2024

Christina L. Dent, 56, of Canton died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington following a lengthy illness.

Christina was born August 30, 1967 in Canandaigua, New York, a daughter of Brenda Ashley and Ron Dudine. Christina graduated from Canton High School and became an LPN. On August 17, 1985, Christina...

Jan 4, 2024

Jude E. Folk, 77, of Rensselaer Falls, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 as result of injuries sustained being struck by a motor vehicle.

Jude was born December 12, 1946 in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, a son of the late Herbert Folk and Margaret (Heuston) Fleureton. He graduated from High School in New Jersey and from...

Jan 2, 2024

John R. Fisher, 60, of Morley died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home.

John was born December 20, 1963 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Edison and Nona (Dunn) Fisher. He graduated from Canton High School in 1982. He married Cynthia Atwood in 1987, the marriage ended in divorce. Later he married Lynn,...

Dec 30, 2023

Deborah L. Darou, 65, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for a short time.

Deborah was born September 14, 1958, a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Connelly) Cashman. She attended St. Mary's Parochial School, graduated from Canton...

Dec 28, 2023

Debra "Debbie" P. Bennett, 64, of DeKalb Junction, died peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown where she had been a patient for a short time.

Debbie was born February 13, 1959 in Canton, a daughter of the late James and Muriel Patton. She graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School in 1977.  ...

Dec 24, 2023

Thurman "Red" W. Coller, 68, of Winthrop, died peacefully at the Rochester General Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2023, where he had been a patient for a short time.

Thurman was born February 23, 1955, a son of the late Everett Coller. He graduated from Canton High School and Canton ATC, majoring in computer science. Thurman served...

Dec 23, 2023

Ollie G. "Candy" Sheridan, 79, formerly of Canton died peacefully on Saturday, December 23 at the Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake where she had been a resident for the past five years.

Candy was born October 14, 1944 in Gassway, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Paul and Amelia (Wheeler) Miller. She attended Canton High...

Dec 21, 2023

Russell - Gail Jean Morrow passed away on December 21, 2023 in Springfield, Mo. She was born on March 6, 1942 to Herbert and Donna Hatch in Governeur, New York. She graduated from Knox Memorial High School, Russell in 1958. Russell is the small village in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains of New York which she dearly loved...