Obituaries

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...

Jan 24, 2023

Richard J. Lane, 94, of DeKalb and formerly of Russell died peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where he had been a patient for a short time.

Richard was born in Malone, New York on February 6, 1928, a son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Lord) Lane. Richard attended...

Jan 24, 2023

Elaine E. (Flanagan) Ashley, 95, of West Pierrepont died peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born November 23, 1927 in Russell, a daughter of the late Stanley and Edna (Fifield) Flanagan. She attended Starks School as well as Pierrepont and Russell. On November 11, 1947 she married the...

Jan 19, 2023

Mr. Raymond H. Fountain Sr., 91, of Pyrites, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Raymond was born October 20, 1931 in West Pierrepont, a son of the late Basil and Elsie (Curtis) Fountain. On October 25, 1953, Raymond was united by marriage to Joyce S. Dafoe at the All Saints Episcopal Church...

Jan 15, 2023

Shirley A. (Patnode) Hunter, 72, of Canton died on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was in the company of family and her canine companion.

Shirley was born January 13, 1951 in Malone, NY; a daughter of the late Wm. John and Minnie (Bouyea) Patnode of Newcomb, NY. She graduated from Newcomb High...

Dec 29, 2022

John Elbert Stafford, 87, of Canton died Thursday night, December 29, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Emergency Room after being stricken ill at home. He had been in the company of his family but had sent them home to rest.

A decorated Army Retiree, he served his country for 21 years, from April 8, 1953 until December...

Dec 28, 2022

Frances M. (Brabaw) Sheridan, 89, of Pyrites, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Emergency Room after being stricken ill at home. She was surrounded by her family.

Frances was born July 30, 1933 in her family home in Pyrites, a daughter of the late George and Flora (Wade) Brabaw. She attended Pyrites Country Schools...

Dec 22, 2022

William "Bill" Joseph Stevenson, 70, of Pyrites died peacefully, in his home on Thursday, December 22, 2022 where he was under the care of family and Hospice.

Bill was born March 15, 1952 in Potsdam, a son of the late Grant and Frances (Scarfone) Stevenson. He graduated from Canton Central School in 1970 and later working for the school. He worked...