Obituaries

Dec 22, 2022

Charles W. Ashley, 65, of Canton died on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, where he had been a patient for a short time. He was in the company of family. Charles was born September 20, 1957 in Canton, a son of the late David L. and Lucy (Flanagan) Ashley. He attended Knox-Memorial Central and...

Dec 13, 2022

Sheryl S. (Short) Smith, 76, of Canton died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, where she had been a patient for a short time. She was surrounded by her family.

Sheryl was born June 25, 1946 in Canton, a daughter of the late Lowell and Gladys (Cloce) Short along with...

Nov 28, 2022

Neal H. Miller, 84, of Canton, died on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Albany Medical Center after a brief stay.

Neal was born May 9, 1938 in Ellenburg, a son of the late Gordon and Margaret (Silver) Miller. Neal attended Massena Schools and earned his GED. On August 31, 1957 he married Anna Duprey. Together they...

Nov 26, 2022

Carol J. Allen, 62, of Canton died peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 26, 2022, she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the St. Lawrence Valley.

Carol was born October 17, 1960 in Canton, a daughter of the late Royce and Eunice (Brabaw) Corbine. She graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School....

Nov 18, 2022

Michael Leslie Locy, 69 passed away on Friday, November 18 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

He was born in Gouverneur on May 29, 1953, to Robert K. Locy Sr. and Loana A. LaVare Locy. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton in 1971,and he attended both Suny Canton ATC and SUNY Potsdam.  He retired from the...

Nov 14, 2022

Randy A. Payne, 68, of Canton died on Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home.

Randy was born February 22, 1954 in Gouverneur, New York; a son of the late Henry and Marian (Congdon) Payne. Randy graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell and attended SUNY Plattsburgh and later the Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans. Randy...

Nov 14, 2022

Kirk D. Burns, 67, of South Colton died unexpectedly early Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital ER with his family by his side.

Kirk was born September 5, 1955 in Canton, the son of the late Frank "Jake" and Leona (Coffey) Burns. He attended Colton-Pierrepont Central School. On December 27, 1975, Kirk married Brenda L....

Nov 2, 2022

Graveside service for Mildred N. (Lottie) Anson, of Hermon will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Hermon Cemetery, County Route 17 in Hermon followed by a Celebration of Life at the Russell Fire Hall. Mildred passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where...

Oct 31, 2022

Michael W. Duskas, a resident of Saratoga Springs, NY and formerly of Ocala, FL and Canton, NY passed away on October 31st, 2022 under the care of his family and Hospice.  Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at O'Leary Funeral Service, Canton, NY.

Mike was born in...

Oct 29, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for John L. White, 83, of Canton will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 12:00 pm at St. Mary's Church, Canton with Father Bryan Stitt, Pastor, celebrating. John died peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he had been a patient for a short time.

John was...

Oct 23, 2022

DURHAM, NC — Krista Lee Ragan, 43, of Durham, NC died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy of kindness.

Krista was born August 3, 1979, in Ogdensburg, NY.

She is survived by her mother Sandi, brother Steve, and...

Oct 12, 2022

Verna Wilson, 93, of Canton passed away in her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She died suddenly of heart failure but was in the company of family.

Verna was born on January 15, 1929, in Massena, New York to Ross and Ruby O'Shaughnessy. She was the third of six children (Ansel, Clinton, Verna, Velma, Elizabeth, and...

Oct 3, 2022

David W. Toth, 66, of Canton passed away at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022, where he was with family.

David was born July 10, 1956 in Woodbridge, NJ, a son of the late Stephen Toth Jr. and Arlene (Wilson) Toth. He graduated from Woodbridge High School. On May 5, 1979, David married Agnes "Aggie" DeFino....

Sep 28, 2022

Theresa M. (Conklin) Faucher, 83, of Canton, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, where she was in the company of family.

Terry as most referred to her, was born June 5, 1939 in Russell, a daughter to the late John and Florence (Trombley) Conklin. She graduated from Canton High...

Sep 26, 2022

Mrs. Janet M. (McDonald) Coloton, 87, of DeKalb Junction, passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Janet was born January 9, 1935 in Pyrites, New York, a daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (Roberts) McDonald. She attended Pyrites School and...

Sep 23, 2022

Donald E. Adams, 86, of Canton died peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the home of his daughter Danielle LaRue, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Donald was born March 19, 1936 in the Town of LeRay, NY, a son of Clarence "Ed" and Sarah (Burnham) Adams. Donald farmed for Bob and May Sweet in Canton, he...

Sep 3, 2022

On September 3, 2022, Eamon "Ed" Dolan of Rensselaer Falls, NY, passed away at the age of 85 at home, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born on October 17, 1936 in Cam Lodge, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland to Thomas and Rose Anne Dolan. After quickly completing his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, he immigrated to Montreal, Canada, then New...

Sep 1, 2022

Gerald E. "Joe" VanBrocklin, 75, of Canton died at his home on Thursday, September 1, 2022 where he had been stricken ill.

Joe was born October 16, 1946 in Potsdam, a son of the late Glenn and Marian (Scott) VanBrocklin. He graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton. Joe was a dairy farmer his entire life....

Aug 27, 2022

Anna Mae (Gotham) Coffey, 89, of Massena and formerly of Hermon, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

Anna was born March 21, 1933 in Hermon, a daughter of the late Douglas and Susie (Luther) Gotham. She attended Hermon Schools. On August 16, 1949, Anna married Richard Coffey, he...

Aug 26, 2022

Goodwin Garfield Gardner, 92, of DeKalb Junction, died peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Goody, as he was known to most, was born to the late Leon and Myldred (Mott) Gardner on June 7, 1930 in DeKalb Junction. He attended schools in DeKalb as a child, then began working in the building and construction...