Benjamin R. Towles, 22, a 2013 graduate of South Jefferson Central School, formerly of Adams, passed away Sunday, March 19th in the Adult Critical Care Unit of Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, TN following a lengthy illness.

Among his survivors are his parents, Michelle and Joe Reff of Tennessee.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

The days and times of services will be detailed in a complete obituary to follow.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

NORWOOD— A Mass of Christian Burial for 89 year old Blanche M. Palmer, a resident of 8 Elm Street, Norwood for 65 years, will be held Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church in Norwood with Rev. Msgr. John Murphy presiding. Burial will be held in the Calvary Cemetery in Norwood. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Thursday from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Blanche passed away early Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a long illness.

Blanche is survived by three sons, Robert and Elaine Palmer, Nolensville, TN; William Palmer and Kay Walton, Canton; Brian Palmer, Amsterdam, NY; one grandson, Cory Palmer and a great-grandson, Aidan James Palmer; a brother, Roderick Martin, Norwood; a sister-in-law, Bea Martin, Norwood as well as several nieces and nephews and their families. Blanche was pre-deceased by her husband Rupert, a son John Henry Palmer passed away at infancy, a brother Everett Martin and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Martin.

Born in Norfolk, NY on April 12, 1927 to the late John and Laura Boardway Martin, Blanche graduated as Valedictorian from Norfolk High School in 1944. She married Rupert P. Palmer on August 3, 1946. Blanche was the original Clerk of the School Board at Norwood-Norfolk Central School. However, taking the minutes of the meetings was just one of her many duties. She was also the payroll officer, purchasing agent, Chief Fiscal Officer, Insurance Liaison, Budget Officer, Bond Writer and the School Tax Collector. Blanche retired in 1986 as the School Treasurer and she was respected and admired by her friends, co-workers and colleagues. Blanche was a community oriented person, spending her spare time helping others. She was a communicate of St. Andrew’s Church, a past member of the Zonta Club and a past member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Blanche enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going to lunch with friends at various places, spending time at camp and stamp collecting. Memorial Donations in her memory can be made to the Potsdam Animal Shelter or to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Blanche M. Palmer.

LOWVILLE – Lowell V. Hoffman, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, March 19, 2017 at his home while under the care of Lewis County Hospice.

Lowell was born on December 4, 1931 in Lowville, the son of the late Valentine S. and Grace Hanno Hoffman. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served two years with one year of active duty in Korea and received the Purple Heart. Lowell was honorably discharged and returned to Lowville and worked in the family cheese business, Hoffman and Dudo, Inc., until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dolores (Voyer) Hoffman; their four children, Jill (Matt) Bush, Croghan; Scott (Michelle) Hoffman, West Grove, PA; Eric Hoffman, Winston Salem, NC; Mollie (Mark) Kavanagh, Groton, MA; five grandchildren, Anna and Karl Bush, Ryan Hoffman, Nathan and McKenna Kavanagh; his brother and sisters-in-law, Harold and Dianne Hoffman, Lowville; Bethany Hoffman, Massena; his sisters-in-law, Jeannette (Maurice) Murphy, Lowville; Helene (Kevin) Aubel, Baldwinsville; Denyse (Dennis) Dening, Lowville; a brother-in-law, Donald Voyer of Victor; and several nieces and nephews.

Lowell is pre deceased by an infant son, Michael; two brothers, Russell (Jane) Hoffman; Leonard Hoffman; two sisters, Mary Hoffman in infancy and Virginia (Rollian) Martin.

He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, a life member of Lowville Elks Lodge #1605, a member of Lowville American Legion Post #162, and a member of Lewis County Memorial Post # 6912, V.F.W.

A funeral mass will be said on Saturday, March 25th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Christopher Carrara, Pastor officiating. Spring burial will be in Lowville Rural Cemetery with military honors. Family and friends may call on Friday, March 24th from 5 to 8:00 P.M. at the Sundquist Funeral Home.

Memorials in Lowell’s name may be made to: Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367

You may leave words of condolence at www.sundquistfh.com

A Funeral Mass for Brian J. Wade, age 80 of Ogdensburg will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2017 at St. Mary’s Cathedral with Rev. Joseph Morgan and Rev. Jay Seymour co-officiating. Burial will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Mr. Wade passed away on Sunday, March 19th at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was born on February 3, 1937 in Saratoga, NY, a son of Walter & Margaret (Wolstenholme) Wade. He graduated from Massena High School in 1955, where he was the quarterback of the football team that was undefeated during his years there. He continued his studies at Ithaca College on a football scholarship, majoring in physical education. He married Kathleen Warren of Guildford, CT on July 5, 1958.

Upon graduation from Ithaca in 1959, he returned to teach and coach at Massena School District for a few years and later moved to Newington, CT where he coached football for Loomis Preparatory School. In1968, he was recruited by Alton “Slim” Elliott, who was the OFA athletic director at the time. Brian and Kathie relocated back to Ogdensburg where he started his career at Ogdensburg Free Academy coaching football, including several Section 10 championship teams until his retirement in 1994. It was also a privilege for Brian to serve as the Director of Physical Education and Athletics.

Surviving is his wife, Kathleen; a daughter, Lisa Wade-Marney and her husband James of Cary, NC; three sons: John Wade and his partner Carlos Lopez of Ogdensburg, Michael Wade and his wife Mary Malone McCarthy-Wade of Clinton, NY and Patrick Wade and his companion Krista Derschug of Gates, NY; former daughter-in-law Ann (Sias) Makowiec of Baldwinsville, NY; a brother, Timothy Wade and his wife Leslie of E. Aurora, NY; a sister, Sue Lameroux of Cornwall, Ontario; eight grandchildren: Dr. Nicholas Marney and husband Rodrigo Pedroza of New Orleans, Ryan Marney and his wife Sarah of Cary, NC; Brian Patrick, Emily and Julia Wade, all of Gates, NY; JP, Michael and Lizzy Wade, all of Clinton, NY; three great-grandchildren: Noah, Ethan and Madelyn Marney and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Brian is also survived his brothers-in-law, Bud Warren of Virginia Beach and John Warren of Ogdensburg, whom he considered both family and his dear friends.

A son, Brian J. Wade Jr, predeceased him on October 25, 1980.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Frederic Remington Art Museum, 324 Washington St; Ogdensburg, NY 13669; or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

THREE MILE BAY, NY – Stephen F. Slater, 80, passed away on Sunday March 19, 2017 at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, NY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown.

Stephen Slater was born on December 31, 1936 in Watertown, NY the son of the late Francis and Helen Mix Slater. He was a graduate of Watertown High School. Upon graduating, Mr. Slater attended SUNY Canton, earning an Associates degree in engineeringAfter college, he was employed with several companies in the Rochester area and with Scott and Fetzer, Northland Division in Watertown as an electrical and mechanical engineer. He served in the United States Air Force and was active duty from 3/31 through 11/10/1960 during the Berlin Crisis. He eventually went on to be a self-employed general contractor, owning Slater Contracting out of Three Mile Bay, NY..

He married Honora “Noni” Brayley on October 26, 19633 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Rochester, NY. A loving union that lasted for 25 years. Mrs. Slater passed away in December of 1988.

Mr. Slater was a Big Brother for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program, and volunteered his time to Meals on Wheels and the Three Mile Bay United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, as well. He was a craftsman and made beautiful furniture. He most loved working on unique projects, pyrotechnics, and spending time with his family and friends, especially summers at the cottage on Chaumont Bay.

Surviving are five sons, James and Nancy VanKouwenberg, Webster, NY; Richard and Heather VanKouwenberg, Farmington, NY; Thomas and FrancesVanKouwenberg, Greece, NY; Stephen and Melissa Slater II, East Rochester, NY; Scott Slater and Jay Uhlein, Watertown, NY. He is also survived by a brother, Robert and Jill Slater of Watertown, NY, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his beloved cat, Chubby.

Calling hours will be from 4-6 pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown, NY.

A funeral service will be said on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 1:00 at the Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown. Donations can be made to the Three Mile Bay United Methodist Church or the Three Mile Bay Fire Department.

Online condolences can be shared at www.clevelandfuneralhomeinc.com.

Any Questions please call the Cleveland Funeral Home 315-788-6180

OGDENSBURG – Allen Karl Brown, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. His funeral service will immediately follow at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Donald Schuessler officiating.

Allen was born on July 14, 1993 in Gouverneur to Kerry and Laurie (McIntosh) Brown. He graduated from the Heuvelton Central School in 2011. Allen worked as an installer and repairman for Dish Network and as a skidder operator for Seaway Timber. He enjoyed playing video games, fishing, target shooting and four-wheeling.

His survivors include his parents, Kerry and Laurie Brown; his daughter, Amelia Brown; a brother and sister-in-law, Lance Brown and Colleen Overdorf; paternal grandmother, Barbara Brown; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Esther McIntosh.

He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Ernest Brown.

Donations in memory of Allen may be made to Reachout of St. Lawrence County, Inc., P.O. Box 5051, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

GOUVERNEUR – Mercuria Mary Centofanti, age 78, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at home under the loving care of her family and hospice.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Her funeral mass will be held at the St. James Catholic Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Mercuria was born on November 20, 1938 in Niagara Falls, NY to Belisena M. (LaFalce) Scrufari and the late Peter Scrufari. She graduated from the Niagara Falls High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State Teachers’ College.

Mercuria married Dominic G. Centofanti on April 8, 1961 in Niagara Falls. She taught in the Niagara Street Elementary School and retired from Gouverneur Central School after teaching a total of 30 years.

Mercuria was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, NYSUT, Gouverneur Kiwanis, Gouverneur Arts Club, Gouverneur Les Beaux Arts, and Northern New York Quilters. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, jet skiing, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her mother, Belisena M. Scrufari; her husband, Dominic G. Centofanti; sons and their wives, David Michael and Gina Centofanti, Dominic Ronald and Melissa Centofanti; daughter and her husband, Betty Lucia and John Hall; a daughter-in-law, Cynthia Tuttle; brother, Santo Scrufari; and sisters, Alice Destino and Anita DeFrancesca.

She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Francesca Maria Smalling, Dominic Peter Centofanti, Bridget (Bridgeta) Mercuria Hall, Belisena Elaine Hall, Daniel John Hall, Savina Ann Centofanti, Clara Lynn Centofanti, Erica Jane Centofanti and Patrick Dwayne Miller; and a great-grandson, Dominic Norbert Smalling.

Mercuria is predeceased by her father, Peter Scrufari; a daughter, Ann Marie Centofanti; and a granddaughter, Elena Esther Centofanti.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mercuria may be sent to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US HWY 11, Potsdam NY 13676 or the St. James Church, 164 East Main Street, Gouverneur NY 13642.

Benjamin Ross Towles was extraordinary. On March 19, 2017 the world lost a very strong and courageous young man. In his short life he touched so many with his smile, his wit, his personality and his unwavering will to live.

Benjamin Ross Towles was born on June 7th, 1994 to Michelle R. Reff. When Ben was three months old his dad, Joseph C. Reff, came into his life. Ben attended South Jefferson Central School where he made life long friends. He loved wrestling, video gaming, learning useless facts, spending time with his family and of course, hanging out with his beloved dog Scrappy.

At age 16 Ben was diagnosed with Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma. Through the years Ben endured extensive treatments, procedures and surgeries. He fought and beat cancer twice. Still, during his treatments Ben was able to graduate, get his license, participate in Relay For Life Events, and with an entire community behind him he continued to fight for six long years.

In 2014 Ben and his family moved to Dandridge, Tennessee where Ben continued to endure setbacks related to the cancer. Ben did not complain. He handled what was dealt to him with such grace and always treated his nurses and doctors with the utmost respect, all with a smile on his face. His quick wit and snappy comebacks were a part of who Ben was.

For whatever reason, Ben paid a debt he did not owe.

In his life Ben truly loved his devoted soul mate, Abby Helen Ferendzo. Abby made sacrifices in her life to be by Ben’s side, also without complaint. The two shared an amazing love. Abby was by his side through everything and was holding his hand during his last breath. Ben’s family is forever thankful to her for that.

In passing, Ben leaves behind his mother and father, Michelle R. and Joseph C. Reff, Dandridge Tennessee; his brothers, Jaycee Reff and Logan Towles; his beloved Abby Ferendzo; his maternal grandparents Joe and Barb Biadasz, Plover Wisconsin; his paternal grandmothers JoAnn Reff, Dexter New York and Bonnie Towles, Adams New York; countless aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

The funeral service will be 11:00am Monday, March 27th at the Life Church of the Nazarene, 535 Thompson Blvd. Watertown. Ben will be laid to rest in Dandridge Tennessee with his family. Calling hours will be Sunday, March 26th from 4-8 pm at the church.

Thank-you to all who have supported, loved, and did “Believe in Ben” for so long.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com

Charles W. LaFleur, 51. Watertown passed away Monday, March 20th at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Among his survivors is his husband Charles L. LaFleur.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

Kenneth Robert Puffer died in Valdosta, Georgia on February 22nd. He was born in 1933 in Rome, New York to Robert and Mary (Chase) Puffer. He married his high school sweetheart Jane Peacock in 1955. Mr. Puffer held Baccalaureate and Masters Degrees from the State University of New York at Cortland and a Masters Degree from the State University of New York at Albany. He was a Physical Education Instructor at Broome Technical College in Binghamton, New York before joining the faculty at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New York, where he retired in 1990. Mr. Puffer is survived by his wife and two children, Hal Puffer of Barnes Corners, New York, and Maureen Rothenberg of Temple Terrace, Florida. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and Dad, a good friend, and a quick wit, who loved his students and loved to golf. There will be no funeral or memorial service; however, donations in Mr. Puffer’s memory may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County.

Jonathon B. Alguire of Chase Mills rode his Harley to Heaven March 17 2017. He passed away in Daytona Beach from a motorcycle accident.

Jonathon was born March 14, 1984 to Daniel & Karen Alguire.

Jonathon was currently enrolled at MMI Insitute in Orlando Fl. to become a certified Harley Tech.

He attended school at Madrid- Waddington & St. Lawrence Central.

He was a self employed carpenter “ Jack of all trades”.

His daughter “Rosie” was the center of his life. He lived & breathed for his little girl!!

Jonathon had a true zest for life. He believed in living life to the fullest.

He loved his Harleys! He will be remembered for his charisma,infectious smile, & great storytelling.

He loved his family & friends. He enjoyed chainsaw carving, carpentry travel, and hunting. He had a true love of nature & the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents Karen Cameron Alguire of Chase Mills. Daniel & Deborah Alguire of Norfolk. A daughter Emma Rose (Rosie) LaMere of Canton. A sister Danielle Alguire & her companion Cy Hebert of Potsdam. A brother Steven Chambers of Chase Mills. Step brothers Bradley & Rachel Lutes of Illinois & Brian & Tabitha Lutes of Washington, a step sister Stephenie & Brent Erwin of Russell. 16 neices & nephews who he adored. Several aunts & uncles. His maternal grandmother Evelyn Cameron of Massena, paternal grandfather Verlin Alguire of Massena stepgrandmother Rita Chambers of Potsdam & step grandfather Larry Ward of Indiana. He was predeceased by grandfather Alexander D Cameron, Jr. grandmother Marquise Alguire, step grandfather Howard Chambers & step grandmother Myrna Ward. Mother’s companion Steven Chambers. A neice Hope Violet Sturgeon.

Donations may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence co. or American Cancer Society.

A memorial service Celebration of Life will be May 6 @ 1:00 pm at Louisville arena with a pig roast to follow.

The memorial service for Phyllis Dunk will be held on April 29th at 4 pm at the Life Church of the Nazarene. Calling hours will precede the service from 2-4pm at the church. Mrs. Dunk passed away March 18th at the Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient for several days.

Condolences may be made online at www.carpenterstoodley.com

Betty J. Hill, Watertown, passed away at the Samaritan Medical Center Tuesday, March 21st. She was 87 years old.

There are no public services scheduled at the time. Arrangements will be held privately at the convenience of her family.

Born in Watertown June 11, 1929, she was a daughter of Florence Hill. She was educated locally. She worked as a housekeeper at the Samaritan Medical Center for over 20 years.

Betty enjoyed drawing, and loved playing bingo.

Betty is survived by her children, Ethel and Dan Quinn of Adams, Larry and Agnes Mutchler of Watertown, Jacklyn and William Miner of Rome; 2 sisters, Uretta Lewis of Oklahoma, Dianne Steele of Binghamton; and 9 grandchildren, Patrick Martin, Mark Martin, Amy Jones, Betty Pecori, Larry Mutchler II, Kerry Miner, Kevin Miner, Rebecca Miner, Michael Miner. Also surviving her are 13 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Besides her mother, Betty is predeceased by a great-great grandchild, Austin, and a sister, Dorothy Toth.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5005 Campuswood Drive, East Syracuse, New York 13057.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

Charles W. LaFleur, Watertown passed away Monday, March 20th at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was 51 years old.

Born in Syracuse July 31, 1965 he was the son of John and Barbara (Pilger) Chase. He married Charles L. LaFleur on August 11, 2011 in Watertown, NY.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 29th from 11am-1pm at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. A burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery.

Charles enjoyed spending time with his friends and was a giving, caring person. He always made sure everyone around him had a place to go for the holidays.

Among his survivors is his husband Charles L. LaFleur.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

Mary Barnes Aldridge, 78, passed peacefully, with family and caregivers by her side on Wednesday morning. After a long illness Mary has moved on to a better place to be with loved ones who have gone before her. Aruba was her “heaven on earth”, but now she joins her husband of 30 years in heaven above, where the suffering can no longer follow them. Mary leaves behind her daughter Deborah Yackel and her husband Richard and their three children, Rick, Ben, and Lyndsey. As well, her son, Rodger L. Aldridge Jr. and his wife Jennifer and their five daughters, Erin, Amanda, Brooke, Hunter, and Carley. Especially fond she was of her four great grandsons, Sawyer, Hudson, Levi, and Beckett. Also left behind were many special in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mary is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Violet (Fuller) Barnes and her brother, Robert (Bud) Barnes and her husband , Rodger Lindon Aldridge Sr. Mary was also predeceased by in-laws, nieces, and nephews of whom she was very fond of.

Mary was born in Fullerville, NY on September 27, 1938 and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1955 and SUNY Potsdam in 1959 with a teaching degree. She spent her entire teaching career in the Schuylerville Central School system. It is here that she married her husband, Rodger on September 1st, 1961 and raised their two children, Rodger Aldridge(Tupper Lake, NY) and Deborah Yackel(Williamson, NY). Mary and Rodger were dedicated residents of Schuylerville where they served their school, church, and community.

During her 38 years of teaching Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade in Schuylerville, she touched thousands of children’s lives. She volunteered in her community as a member of the United Methodist Church, Garden Club, Dollars for Scholars, Meals on Wheels and The Red Hat Society. She also enjoyed being a MaryKay consultant.

After she retired from teaching, she spent several years traveling the world with friends. She loved the adventure of seeing new places, and returning home with videos and pictures to share with her family. She loved to garden and paint. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and doing special activities with all of them. She was always a teacher at heart. She will be greatly missed.

Friends can call on the family at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville between 2-4pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 with a memorial service to follow at 4pm. There will be a reception at the United Methodist Church after the service.

Spring burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, The Schuylerville Garden Club or a charity of your choosing in her memory.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

The funeral for Donna May Chamberlain will be 2:30pm Friday, March 24th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Rev. Jeffrey E. Smith officiating. Burial will follow the service in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the service at the funeral home from 1:00pm – 2:30pm.

Donna passed away at her residence Monday, March 20th. She was 74 years old.

Born in Watertown June 8, 1942, she was a daughter to Donald and Marilyn (Getman) Peters. She was educated locally, and worked as a bank teller at Community Bank N.A. for several years.

Donna enjoyed dancing, spending time with friends, music, and her grandchildren.

Surviving are her two children, Denver Chamberlain of Ogdensburg, Heather Chamberlain of Watertown; a brother Charles Peters of Three Mile Bay; her companion Richard Gallup of Watertown; and 7 grandchildren, Everett Chamberlain, Corinne Chamberlain, Trevor Chamberlain, Quinton Cuzzocrea, Kiegan Cuzzocrea, Garrison Cuzzocrea, Zaydin Swank.

Donations may be made in her name to the First Baptist Church, 207 State Street, Watertown, New York 13601.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

KNAPPS STATION—Arrangements for 49 year old Rebecca A. “Becky” Barlow-Pierce, a resident of 1286 Old Market Road, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood. Becky passed away early Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by her family. A complete obituary will be available. The Buck Funeral Home is serving the family of Rebecca A. “Becky” Barlow-Pierce.

John Francis “Jack” Quest, after a lengthy battle with cancer, died on March 21, 2017, at his Punta Gorda, FL residence, at the age of 78.

Jack was born in 1938, in Troy, NY, to John and Elizabeth Quest. After graduating from high school in Watervliet, NY, Jack proudly served in the United States Army in Germany as Chief engineer of American Forces Network radio. After service, he studied electrical engineering at RPI in Troy, New York.

A longtime entrepreneur, Jack owned and operated several companies in New York and Florida. Besides being a passionate boater, (he owned 17 boats), he also enjoyed being an amateur radio operator, a sports car enthusiast, and an avid golf fan. A parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda, FL, Jack has remained a faithful Catholic his entire life.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy Argento Quest; daughters Jacqueline (Mark) Boucher of Ballston Lake, NY and Lisa (Mike) McCoy of Clifton Park, NY; grandchildren Bryan, Jonathan, Megan, Jason, Daniel and Brennen.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. this Friday, March 24, 2017 at Roberson Funeral Home, 215 Mary St., Punta Gorda. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Jack at Sacred Heart on Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. Committal with military honors will be held later at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances can be made to Hope Hospice Development Department, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, or Donate.HopeHCS.org, or call 1-800-835-1637.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes, Punta Gorda Chapel.

Ruth M. Jamieson, 85, died March 22, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center under loving care of family. There will be a graveside service in the Brookside Cemetery, Watertown in the Spring. A private memorial service will be held. There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams.

Mrs. Jamieson was born January 10, 1932 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Albert and Clara (Bigras) Olsen. She graduated from St. Lucy’s School in Syracuse. Following graduation she worked for various companies and retired from LeMoyne College.

She married John R. Jamieson October 5, 1950 in Syracuse. The couple lived in Syracuse, Liverpool and Adams the majority of their married life. Mr. Jamieson died October 22, 2014.

Mrs. Jamieson is survived by three sons and their wives; Mark and Sandra Jamieson, Adams, Tedd and Karen Jamieson, Three Mile Bay, Joel and Nora Jamieson, Watertown; two daughters and their husbands, Joanne and Bruce Gayne, Adams, Jill and Scott Bero, Adams; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by brothers Albert, Fred, Elwin, Cliff and a sister Claire.

She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles and watching her children and grandchildren play sports.

Donations in her memory may be made to South Jefferson Rescue Squad, PO Box 126, Adams, NY, 13605.

Condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com

NATURAL BRIDGE -- Ruth M Tallman, 80, 43239 NYS Route 3, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 22, 2017 at the Hospice House of Jefferson County, Gotham St. Watertown. Arrangements are incomplete with the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., Carthage.