Obituaries

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...

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....