Obituaries

Richard M. Lavalley

Oct 31, 2023

Richard M. Lavalley, the son of Melvin and Helen Lavalley and born in Tupper Lake, NY, on May 10, 1934, passed away peacefully on October 31st, with family by his side.

"Dick" was educated in Tupper Lake schools, leaving high school to enter the United States Navy during the Korean War, at which time he received his...

Joshua A. Guzman

Oct 30, 2023

Hermon - Calling hours for Joshua Guzman, 21, will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 3:00pm till 5:00 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Funeral services will be held privately.

Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com.

Dorothy M. (Wiltrout) Swanson

Oct 2, 2023

Potsdam – Dorothy M. (Wiltrout) Swanson, 92, passed on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where she had been a patient for a short time. As she wished, there will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Dorothy was born July 27, 1931 in Detroit,...

Julie A. (Fleischer) Manders

Sep 24, 2023

Julie A. Manders passed away on September 24 th surrounded by her loving husband of 45 years, Steve, her children, Sam (Abbey), Leah (Mason), and her sister Jacqueline Schwartz and her husband Ben. Julie was born on August 11, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to Muriel and Stuart Fleischer. She moved to the North Country in 1980 when she and...

Alton W. "Ike" Guyette

Sep 24, 2023

Alton William "Ike" Guyette, 84 of Canton passed peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Highland Nursing Home) in Massena.

Ike was born April 5, 1939 in Canton, a son of the late Gilbert and Evelyn Guyette. He Attended Canton Schools. On October 30, 1962, Ike married Linda Ray at...

Jimmy D. Walrath

Sep 15, 2023

Jimmy D. Walrath, 83, of Hermon, died peacefully in the company of family on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Jimmy was born December 24, 1939 in Gouverneur, a son to the late Merlin and Bertha "Betty" (Ashley) Walrath. He attended Gouverneur and Brentwood, Long Island Schools. He proudly and honorably served in the United...

Rose A. (Maguire) Camp

Sep 2, 2023

Rose Maguire Camp was born in Ireland December 22, 1923 to Mary A. Kavanaugh and Patrick J. Maguire. She emigrated to Canada with her family at the age of 10 months and then again to the United States soon afterwards.

Rose was a beautiful woman inside and out who lived a full and joyful life. She was...

John L. "Jack" Coloton

Aug 30, 2023

John "Jack" Lawson Coloton, 91, of DeKalb Junction, passed away after a prolonged cancer battle on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at home surrounded by the love and support of his family.

Jack was born on January 24, 1932 in North Russell, New York, a son of the late Howard & Zelda Lawson Coloton. As a boy, Jack attended a one room...

Ronald T. Van Brocklin

Aug 22, 2023

Ronald T. Van Brocklin, 77, of Pierrepont, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse where he was in the company of family.

Ronald was born January 2, 1946 in Pierrepont, a son to the late Ralph and Alice (Hewitt) Van Brocklin. He graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School and received his Electrical Engineering...

Carole E. (Crowe) Blackburn

Aug 15, 2023

Carole E. Blackburn, 80, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg.

Carole was born August 21, 1942 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Everett and Mary (Murphy) Crowe. She graduated from Canton Central School in 1960 and attended Ogdensburg Business School. Carole worked...

Thomas C. Zender

Jul 31, 2023

Canton – Thomas C. Zender, 73, of Canton died at home on July 31, 2023 where he was under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.

Tom was born April 4, 1950 in Watertown, a son of the late Carl and Lena (Amen) Zender. He graduated from High School in 1970. Tom proudly served his county in...

Una K. (Rutherford) Peterson

Jul 29, 2023

Canton – Una K. (Rutherford) Peterson, 69, died at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Saturday, July 29, 2023, she was in the company of her loving family.

Una was born May 10, 1954 in Canton, a daughter of the late Erwin and Mary (Pike) Rutherford. She graduated from Canton High School in 1973. Una worked at the family...

Dorothy J. (Roberts) Brown

Jul 19, 2023

Hermon – Dorothy J. Brown, 81, died peacefully in the company of family at the Gouverneur Hospital.

Dorothy was born November 11, 1941 in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Harry and Kathleen (Prashaw) Roberts. She attended Gouverneur Schools. A marriage to Delbert Brown Sr. ended in divorce.

Dorothy worked for many years as a...

Phillip G. Lewis

Jul 15, 2023

Phillip G. Lewis, 66, of Canton died on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home. He had been in failing health.

Phillip was born June 9, 1957 in Canton, a son of the late Alfred and Isabel (Brown) Lewis. He attended Canton Central School. Phillip enjoyed tinkering with things, even though they may never get fixed. In...

Joan A. (Laprade) Burnett

Jul 5, 2023

Rensselaer Falls – Mrs. Joan A. (LaPrade) Burnett, 77, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 where she was in the company of family while under the care of Hospice. Joan was born September 18, 1945 in Massena, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kirby) LaPrade. Joan grew up in Brasher...

“Steve” John S. Tiernan

Jun 17, 2023

Canton, New York – "Steve" John S. Tiernan, 65, died peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been a patient for a short stay.

Steve was born May 13, 1958 in Gouverneur, a son of the late Leo and Vivian "Peggy" (White) Tiernan. He graduated from Hermon-DeKalb High School in 1977...

Barry M. Horne

Jun 11, 2023

Gouverneur – Barry M. Horne, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital following a short stay, he was surrounded by family.

Barry was born July 2, 1945 in Gouverneur, a son of the late Jessie Streeter and Rita Durham. He graduated from Edwards High School and Mater Dei College. Barry was a...

Michael J. Kelly

Jun 2, 2023

Canton – Michael J. Kelly, 63, died on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he was in the company of family.

Michael was born April 9, 1960 in Ogdensburg, a son of the late Patrick and Catherine (Snyder) Kelly. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy, Michael has a successful high school wrestling career. Michael...

Avis R. (Todd) Ragan

May 22, 2023

Canton – Avis R. (Todd) Ragan, 94, passed away peacefully in the company of family on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, where she had been a patient for a short time.

Avis was born March 28, 1929 in Pierrepont, a daughter of the late Austin and Flossie Mae (Robinson) Todd. She...

Roger A. Dafoe

May 3, 2023

Roger A. Dafoe, 69, of Canton died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been a patient for a short time.

Roger was born June 30, 1953 in Canton, a son of the late Wesley and Ada (Dumas) Dafoe. He graduated from Canton High School. On October 18, 1975, Roger was married...