Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 3, 2023

Anna Mae Kennedy, 91, of Canton died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for the last 10 months.

Anna Mae was born October 22, 1931 in Malone, a daughter of the late Henry and Charlotte (Allen) Basilier. The family moved to Canton when she was five. She...

May 1, 2023

Wendy S. White, 63, of Rossie died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse with her husband at her side, ending her courageous battle with cancer. She was little but she was mighty, and she gave it everything she had.

Wendy was born May 6, 1959 in Massena, a daughter of Wayne and Shirley...

Apr 18, 2023

Michael L. Calvin, 69, of Canton died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Michael was born October 12, 1953 in Manhattan, a son of the late Le Roy Calvin and Alma Felton. He graduated from New York City Schools. Later, Michael relocated to the Canton area and attended St. Lawrence University. He enjoyed music and...

Apr 16, 2023

Richard James "Dick" Peets, 85, of Riverside Drive, Canton passed away on April 16, 2023 at his home.

Dick as he was most well-known, was born February 21, 1938 in Massena, a son of the late Floyd and Beatrice (Aubin) Peets. Dick went to school in Massena and served in the U.S. Navy. He drove bus for...

Apr 2, 2023

Finn Matthew McGregor, infant, was born at 1:42 pm on April 2, 2023 at 9lbs 15.8oz, 22 ¼ inches long, with flame red hair, green eyes and soft chubby cheeks. This beautiful cherub gained his wings at 7:40 pm, just five hours and 58 minutes in this world. Although his feet didn't hit the floor, he made an impression...

Mar 23, 2023

David Ortega, well known as KChance, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 in Upstate NY. David was survived by his loving fiance Michelle Seddon, Daughter Bianca Ortega, son Christopher Sheridan and many friends that loved him dearly.

David was born on September 24th, 1975 in Brooklyn NY where he resided for years before moving upstate...

Mar 9, 2023

Vernon C. Hogle, 80, of Pierrepont, passed away on March 9, 2023 at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by loving family members after a brief hospital stay for an aortic aneurysm.

Vernon was born August 25, 1942 in Theresa, NY; son of Clarence and Martha (Whitcomb) Hogle. He attended Selleck School and then Colton Central School until joining...

Mar 2, 2023

Todd G. Stiles, 56, of DeKalb Junction, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023 listening to his favorite band Tragically Hip, on repeat, with his loving family by his side.

Todd "Slippery" was born in Ogdensburg NY, on December 29, 1966 to the late James and Claricy (Bishop) Stiles. For over 30 years, he was a member...

Feb 21, 2023

Margaret Ann McDonald of Canton, New York, formerly of Pyrites, New York, passed away on February 21, 2023, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness.  Margaret was born June 5, 1947, in Pyrites, New York to the late Leonard "Slim" Sr. and Elizabeth "Liz" (Roberts) McDonald.  After the death of her father, Margaret remained at home with her...

Feb 12, 2023

Norma Jean Smith, 51, of Hermon died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown following a stroke earlier in the week.

Norma Jean was born December 4, 1971 in Canton, the only daughter of Robert and Jeanne Smith. Norma Jean attended Knox-Memorial and graduated from Edward-Knox Central School. She enjoyed sewing...

Feb 10, 2023

Patricia Gerrish Hogle of Pierrepont, New York passed away at the age of 80 in her home on February 10th, 2023. Patricia was born on April 2nd, 1942 in Potsdam, New York to the late Charles and Eileen (Hiter) Gerrish.

She led a well-rounded life. In her early years her great grandfather, Charles O'Neil Gerrish, taught her...

Feb 5, 2023

Gerald Wescott Cook, 90, of Owls Head, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Champlain Valley Physician's Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY.  He was born in Malone, NY, on August 30, 1932, to the late Meldon and Beatrice (Coolidge) Cook.  He retired from the Bellmont Highway Department in Owls Head, NY in 1994.  He enjoyed riding around in...

Jan 26, 2023

Kenneth H. "Papaw Kenny" Vincent,

age 80, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Thursday morning, January 26, 2023.

He was born October 19, 1942 in Canton, NY, son of the late Edmund & Eleanor (Taylor) Vincent.  He was one of eight children.  Ken was a hard worker starting at...