CARTHAGE – Carole E. Lynch, 82, died early Wednesday morning, June 14th, 2017 at the Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Carthage, where she had been a resident since 2014. Previously she lived at Brady Acres for many years before moving to the High Rise in 2001.

Born in Carthage on September 19, 1934, the daughter of Kenneth and Lois Shampine Staie, she attended local schools. She married Ross Christman on June 27, 1952 and they had five children together, before their divorce in 1975. She then married Jack Lynch; that marriage ended in divorce. She was employed by the former Chesebrough-Pond’s/Sherwood Medical in Watertown, before working for the Town of Wilna Housing Authority, at Brady Acres and Long Falls Apts. in Carthage. She retired in 1997.

She had many hobbies and interests, such as gardening, going for motorcycle rides, cooking baking and shopping, before moving to Country Manor in 2014. She was very active in the social activities and religious services there. She especially enjoyed karaoke and bingo. For the last several years, she enjoyed spending time with her close companion, Jim Monaghan; the pair could often be seen driving around Carthage on their motorized wheelchairs.

Carole is survived by her children and their respective spouses; Kevin & Sharon Christman, Carthage, Bruce Christman, Bridgewater, NY, Scott & Violet Christman, Carthage, Jeff & Naura Christman, Carthage and Jacqueline Reid, Carthage. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way. She is predeceased by her siblings; Shirley Marshall, Gary Staie and Buddy Staie.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Chapel of the funeral home. Calling Hours will be held from 1:00-3:00pm at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage, with the Rev. Wayne Arnold, officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Country Manor Activities Fund, 1045 West Street Rd., Carthage, NY 13619 or the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org. Online condolences may be made at www.lundyfuneralhome.com

Margaret Campbell Kiechle passed away on May 2, 2017, at the age of 95, at her home on Garden of Eden Road, Philadelphia, NY.

She was born to Vernon and Mable Campbell on February 11, 1922 on her grandparents dairy farm near Depauville, NY. Margaret had one sibling, Mary Campbell, who has predeceased her.

Margaret attended Houghton College, NY, graduating with a degree in Library Sciences. She lived briefly in Manila, the Philippine Islands, on a US military base with her first husband Lloyd Grant and children before returning to the States.

After a brief residence in Connecticut, she returned to Philadelphia with her children to live with her parents who were operating a dairy farm near Philadelphia, NY.

Margaret married Roy Kiechle, a farmer from the Philadelphia area, and assumed residence with her children on his working dairy farm on the Garden of Eden Road. She was a librarian at the local high school for several years, before returning to the traditional role and responsibilities of a farmer’s wife, including the raising of her increasing family numbers (2 more boys).

She leaves 5 sons: Bruce, Gordon and Roger Grant, and Daniel and Peter Kiechle; 5 grandchildren: Evan Campbell Grant, Leigh Campbell Grant, Jesse Adam Grant, Josh Grant and Kristin Grant; and

2 great-grandchildren: Miriam Iris Toschik and Simone Bee Toschik.

The elder Campbell’s were active members for many years of the United Methodist Church in Philadelphia; her father, Vernon Campbell, was a lay leader of the church.

Margaret was active in the Philadelphia, NY United Methodist Church, giving her time with the ladies groups in their works supporting the Church and its functions.

Margaret enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, collecting antique glass, reading and conversations with her friends from church and town.

There will be a memorial gathering at the Philadelphia United Methodist Church on June 24 2017 commencing at 11:AM with a Methodist service conducted by Pastor McPheeters, to be followed by a gathering in the Church community area where refreshments will be served.

The gathering will be an opportunity for family and friends to share their remembrances of Margaret and of her life spent in the community of Philadelphia. All are invited and welcomed to attend.

Memorial donations may be given to the Philadelphia UMC

John James Costantino, 65, of Palmer Street, Watertown, NY, died June 14, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born June 17, 1951, son of Sam and Edna (Secor) Costantino and attended Watertown schools. Later he entered JRC Shelter Workshop from here he retired in May 2017.

His survivors are a sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Lewis Alexander, Copenhagen, nephews, James Rumble, Copenhagen, Scott(Gail) Alexander, Copenhagen, Steve (Sue) Alexander, St. Petersburg, FL, a nieces Laurie (Rumble) Alexander, Dunnellon, FL, several cousins, great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Julia Costantino.

John was very active at Productions Unlimited Workshop, Watertown, and represented JRC clients as a member of the North Country Self-Advocates Group for several years. He loved listening to music, going to concerts, reading and traveling to many states.

John’s family would like to thank the Samaritan Medical Center’s ICU nursing staff and the JRC family of staff and clients for all that you did for John.

Arrangements are with the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc., 135 Keyes Ave., Watertown, NY. There will be no calling hours. A public graveside committal will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 12 pm at Glenwood Cemetery with Reverend Samuel P. Lundy officiating. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the JRC Foundation, PO Box 41, Watertown, NY. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Barbara R. Sizoo died May 8, 2017 in Nashua, New Hampshire, where she was being lovingly cared for by the staff at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua and Home, Health and Hospice Care. She had previously lived in Williamsburg, VA for 39 years. She was born in Houston, Texas to the late William D. and Ethyl Johns Raper and spent much of her childhood in Mississippi. While working at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., she met the love of her life, Joseph M. Sizoo. Their loving marriage of 58 years was a joy to them.

After 5 years of married life, Barbara and Joe moved to Bowie, MD. Here, Barbara enjoyed raising her children, often sewing matching outfits for them and taking them on day trips. In the summer, she enjoyed hosting Sunday afternoon gatherings with homemade, hand-cranked peach ice cream. Upon Joe’s retirement, the family moved to VA.

Barbara was an antique dealer, always looking for a Rembrandt, who found adventure in both buying and selling antiques. Her car stopped at all garage sales. She enjoyed entertaining, talking with friends old and new, and hats. Throughout her life she volunteered to help others in need, and inspired others to do the same. She enjoyed spending summers at her vacation home in Cape Vincent, NY or swapping houses in England. Barbara was a warm, caring woman with a vibrant sense of color, both in her garden and her personal attire, and she shared her zest for life with many.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Joseph M. Sizoo in 2015 and brother-in-law, William M. Sizoo in 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Sizoo and husband Richard Chilcoat of Hopewell, NJ and Hilary J. S. and husband Chuck Tyls of Bedford, NH; step-son, J. Richard Sizoo of Santa Barbara, CA; grandchildren Wyatt and Hannah Chilcoat; Cortlund and Addison Tyls; Ashleigh Shue, J. R., Will and Lauren Sizoo; her sister, June Ferguson of Ashburn, VA; and her 4 nieces and nephews and their families.

Barbara will be inurned with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, P. O. Box 32141, New York, NY 10087-2141 (ocrfa.org/donate) or The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (alzfdn.org).

We are so appreciative to every member of the staff and administration at the Bridges for their care, love and deep attentiveness to Barbara. They were her wonderful second family.

A Memorial Service for Robert L. Brown, 60, of Ogdensburg, NY will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, 324 New York Ave, Ogdensburg, NY with Deacon Mark Lalonde officiating. Calling hours will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Burial will be private.

Mr. Brown died unexpectedly on Wednesday June 14, 2017 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center after being stricken at home. Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.

Robert L. Brown was born on March 3, 1957 in Ogdensburg, NY. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Jeannette (Lemaire) Brown. He was a 1975 graduate of Heuvelton Central School. On September 21, 1987 he married Millie S. Terrance at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg before Rev. Phillip Allen. He worked in construction early in his career, but due to health issues was unable to remain in the workforce. Robert loved gardening, fishing, music and playing the guitar. He was a big supporter of the “Save The River Campaign”. Most of all Robert loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife Millie (Sue) Brown, his stepson Derek (Nikki) McNamara of Galesburg, IL and his son Robert Brown Jr. of Ogdensburg, NY; grandchildren: Zoe, Miya, and Isabella Marie; brothers: Dr. Thomas Brown (Danyelle) of Greenfield Park, Quebec, James (Laura) Brown of Lisbon, and Lyle Brown of Heuvelton, NY; sisters: Marie (Ron) Duvall of Columbia, MD, Elizabeth (Dr. K. S. Rao) of Centerville, OH, Susan (Richard) Todd of Canton, NY, Louise (Leo) Rava of Potsdam, NY, Emily (Joe) Sharlow of Waddington, NY, and Anita (Dan) Merrill of Heuvelton, NY. Robert is also survived by many brothers and sisters-in-law on the Terrance side of his family as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation 44 Middle Ave. Summit, NJ 07901.

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

Phyllis Jewett Wingerath passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017. Born in Clarks Summit, PA in 1928 as Phyllis Claire Jewett.

As a child, she became endeared to Butterfield Lake in Redwood, NY as a summertime visitor. In 1949 she married Donald Y. Wingerath (1925-2013), a resident of Redwood. The marriage ceremony took place at Abington Ledge on Butterfield Lake, the very site that she would become a year-round resident from 1982 on.

Phyllis earned two degrees, BA and MA, from Syracuse University. She was a teacher in Clayton, NY grade school and later became librarian at the Indian River High School serving more than 25 years. She was a world traveler, a bridge playing master, an avid reader, and a jig-saw puzzle enthusiast. Phyllis is predeceased by her son Charles Thomas and survived by children Fred, Douglas, and Ann Leslie, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Private ceremony. Condolences may be sent to Wingerath Residence, 29190 Rogers Road, Redwood, NY 13679.

Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY.

CARTHAGE- Chad J. Pate, 43, of 3541 Roberts Road, died at home on June 14, 2017. He was born on February 8, 1974 at the Carthage Area Hospital to Ronald J. & Shirley J. (Aubin) Pate. He graduated from Copenhagen Central School in 1992.

He started working for AMF in Lowville, then he went to National Tractor Trailer School Inc. located in Liverpool. After school he worked for PEPSI out of Watertown for a short time and then started to work for Hi-Lite Markings in Adams. His last place of employment, he was employed by the government as a Civilian Security Guard, on Fort Drum at the Main Gate, he also worked as a Federal Police Officer, in the Public Works department.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald & Shirley Pate, Deer River; several siblings, Paul J Pate, Ilion, NY; Michelle (Michael) Tully, Tammy Baker, and Ronald J.(Kim) Pate II, all of Carthage.

He loved fishing, hunting, going to Gurnert’s Camp, a member of the New Breman Fishing Game Club and the New Breman Rod & Gun Club.

Donations can be made to the Copenhagen Fire Department.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, June 19, 2017at 11:00am located on Route 12 in Copenhagen. A reception will follow at the Copenhagen Fire Department. Burial will be held privately by the family. Online condolences in his memory www.lundyfuneralhome.com

WEST CARTHAGE -- Paul E. Nickles, 83, 423 South Main St., died Friday morning, June 16, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete with the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage.

Margaret Kaminski, age 82, of Harrisville, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Carthage Area Hospital. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Harrisville Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Frary Funeral Home, Harrisville.

Margaret is survived by her four children, Daniel and his wife, Susan, and Catherine of Harrisville, Robert and his wife, Toni, of North Dakota, Elizabeth Sochia and her husband, Robert, of Lowville; a sister, Linda Earl of Harrisville, NY; and two sister in-laws, Betty Earl of Virginia and Stella Kaminski of New Jersey. She has ten grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret is predeceased by a sister, Ethelyn Cummings and three brothers, George Earl, Michael Earl and Homer Earl.

Margaret was born on November 2, 1934, in Harrisville, NY, the daughter of Homer and Lena North Earl. She graduated from Harrisville High School. Margaret married Theodore R. Kaminski on November 22, 1953 at Harrisville Christian Church, Harrisville, NY with Rev. Wesley Baker and Rev. Wilbur Chapman officiating. They renewed their wedding vows in 1993 at St. Francis Solonus Catholic Church. Theodore predeceased her on March 8, 2015. Margaret worked for Blundon and Burges Insurance for nine years, Blackwood Insurance in Beaver Falls, PA for four years and later went to work for Village of Harrisville as Village Clerk and Treasurer for twenty-five years and as a Teacher Aide at Harrisville Central School for five years.

Margaret was affiliated with the Harrisville Christian Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher, the Treasurer and participated in the church choir. She was also a member of the Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Culture Club. Margaret loved being a Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

Donna L. Peters, 70, of DeKalb Junction, died on May 11, 2017, at her home, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, entrusted with arrangements. There will be calling hours, June 24th, 2017, 1 – 4 PM, a Memorial Service will follow, Pastor David Hart officiating. She is survived by her husband, Joseph H., sons, Jeff Peters, DeKalb Junction, Michael ( Nancy) Peters, Hermon, Steven ( Karen) Peters, Denver, Colorado, sisters, Caroline Conklin, Chenango Bridge, Roxanne (David) Bigelow, DeKalb, Debra (Rick) Johnston, Gouverneur, grandchildren, Adam Peters, Jon Peters, Emily Peters, Jim Peters, Lucas Peters and Seth Peters, several nieces and nephews. Her brother Charles Powell died in May also. Donna was born on October 27, 1946 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Roger and Bridgette McNally Powell, she graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School. She married Joseph Peters on September 4, 1965 at St. Henry’s Church, DeKalb Junction. Donna was a clerk/bookkeeper at SUNY Canton before retiring, prior to that she was a clerk at Jubilee in Canton. She volunteered at Maplewood Campus in Canton and at the Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County Fair. She was a past member of the Old DeKalb Grange and a parishioner at St. Henry’s Church. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department or the SPCA. Online condolences can be made at www.allendeneshafuneralhome.com

HARTSVILLE: John W. LaChance, Jr., 77, of Purdy Creek Rd. passed away unexpectedly Saturday (June 3, 2017) shortly after arrival at St. James Mercy hospital after being stricken at home.

John was born July 24, 1939 in Watertown to the late John W. and Ruth Mae (Casler) LaChance. On July 7, 1984 in Watertown he married the former Georgette Reynolds who survives and resides in Hartsville.

John served our country proudly as a U.S. Marine from 1957 until honorably discharged in 1960. He had been employed at the Forbes Customs Production in Dansville as a stock manager for the plastics fabrication business.

John was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and also collected many coins. He also enjoyed the many ocean cruises he was fortunate to go on and was always ready to go on the next one at a moment’s notice.

John’s family and friends meant a great deal to him and enjoyed the precious time spent with children and grandchildren. He was also very fond of his dog “Mac” who was at his side every minute.

In addition to his wife Georgette of Hartsville, John is survived by a son (Casey (Tracey) Parker of Hornell, step-daughters: Amy (Ralph) Ward and Danielle (Richard) Parker-Walton all of Gouverneur, NY. His grandchildren, Tyler, Taryn, Hayden, Karlie, Nichols, Brooklyn, Felicia, Justine, Brenden, Dillon and Parker, great grandchildren, Laynee, Lovina, Aeriella and Leo. He is also survived by two sisters: Patricia and Peggy LaChance of Florida. John was predeceased by his parents, daughter, Stephanie Sutherland and a grandson Caleb Walton.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Hailesboro Cemetery in Hailesboro, NY with Rev. Beth Quick officiating. Local arrangements are being handled by French Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Rd. Hornell, N.Y. 14843.

TRAINHAM, Sr., James Edward, age 62 of Mt. Juliet, passed away June 9, 2017 after a long illness. James worked with special needs adults for years in New York and Tampa, FL. James was also certified in CPR and first aid with the American Red Cross.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace L. and Elaine N. Trainham; and grandson, Kalieb R. Gould. Survived by wife of 35 years, Lori A. Trainham; three children, Keith J. Trainham for Syracuse, NY, Erin E. Harris from Alexandria, TN and James E. Trainham, II who serves on the USS Carl Vinson; six siblings, Linda Borden, Karen Trainham, Thomas Trainham, Timothy Trainham, Bill Trainham and Bob Trainham; and seven grandchildren, Own, Monkey, Lucas, Chloe, Logan, Koda and Savannah.

A small private service was held at Sellars Funeral Home on June 13, 2017.

Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, obituary line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com

Alexandria Bay, NY – Robert A. Plantz, 64, of Plantz Road, passed away Thursday morning at Upstate Medical Center, in Syracuse.

He was born April 27, 1953 in Alexandria Bay, son of Arthur and Gladys Crabb Plantz. He graduated from Alexandria Central School. He was co-owner of Northeast Construction for over 30 years.

Bob was a classic car enthusiast and a huge fan of the Ford Motor Co. He was a regular at the Friday night “cruise in” at the Gal’s Place in Fisher’s Landing. He was a member of the Seaway Cruisers car club.

He is survived by his daughter, Maggie Rollins, Redwood, NY, his sister, Karen Plantz and brother, Gary and his wife Lesa Plantz, all of Alexandria Bay, two grandchildren, Riverlin and Rift Rollins, and his longtime companion, Grace Anne Carmon. Nieces, nephews and cousins and his dog, Shelby also survive.

Calling hours will be Monday, June 19th from 1-3 and 6-9 pm, at the Costello Funeral Home. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11am, at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeff McIllrath officiating. Burial will be private at Highland Park Cemetery, Alexandria Bay.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jefferson County SPCA.

Online condolences may be made at costellofuneralservice.com

EDWARDS — Clay Bressette, age 57, of Edwards, passed away on June 16, 2017 at his home under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley and his loving family and friends.

Calling hours for Clay will be on Thursday, June 22nd from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at French Funeral Home in Edwards. His funeral service will be on Friday, June 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Reggie Curtis officiating. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhome.com.

Clay is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cindy (Clement) Bressette; two daughters, Cheyenne Whitford of Edwards and Sumerlyn (Janson) Dancause of Canton; two sons, Lucas and Brandon Bressette both of Edwards; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Delles of Brasher Falls; seven grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Bressette and three sisters, Bonnie Drew, Beatrice Bressette and Judy Lausch.

He was born on November 10, 1959 in Gouverneur to the late Glenn And Thelma (Monroe) Bressette. He graduated from Edwards Central School in 1978 and then went and served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge. He worked in the New York State Department of Corrections for 26 years and retired as a Sergeant in 2012. Clay married Cindy Clement on August 19, 1989 at the Edwards United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting rocks with his grandchildren and spending time with his family and friends.

Donations may be made in Clay’s memory to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, 5 Lyon Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

CONSTABLEVILLE — Carl E. McGovern, 90, a lifelong resident of Highmarket Road, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, with his loving family by his side.

Affectionately known as “Bud” by his family, he was born at the McGovern Homestead and Cheese Factory in Highmarket on October 5, 1926 a son of Edward E. and Mary I. Anken McGovern. In 1935 Carl moved with his family to his current residence on Highmarket Road. Carl was an integral part in the operation of his family’s dairy farm, and after his parent’s retirement, he continued the operation of the farm until 1999, when he retired. For several years Carl was also employed as a stone mason in a partnership with Robert Stabb of Talcottville. He was a member of the Eastern Milk Producers Co-op, and longtime chairman of the Boonville Agway Farmers Co-op.

Carl was of the Catholic Faith and a longtime membership at St. Mary’s Church, Constableville, where he served on the parish council for many years. As a youth and younger adult he was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Highmarket. Mr. McGovern was a founding member, president and current president of St. Patrick’s Church, Highmarket Restoration Society. During Carl’s many years of service to the Restoration Society, he used his talents and expertise in masonry and carpenter work towards the restoration of the church.

Carl is survived by his three nieces: Donna (James) Lehman, Lowville, Jane (James) Allen, West Leyden, and Mary (Michael) Dutch, Boonville, one nephew William (Beth) McGovern, Constableville, and several grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Pauline McGovern.

In keeping with Carl’s wishes, there are no calling hours and a graveside service will be held at privately at the convenience of his family at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Constableville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church, P.O. Box #382, Constableville, New York 13325, or to Constableville Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 438, Constableville, NY 13325. Carl’s arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. Boonville.

For an online message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.

PHILADELPHIA — Mary Owens, 66, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 3:00-5:00pm at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., located at 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:30pm at the Kingdom Hall-Jehovah Witnesses, with the Elder Matthew Whattam, officiating, the Hall is located at 28345 State Route 342, Black River, NY 13612. A full obituary will run in Monday’s paper. Online condolences in her memory can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com

Mary J. Nelson, age 84, formerly of Potsdam, died June 17th at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia, NY. Arrangements are incomplete with the Garner Funeral Service. Online condolences can be shared at garnerfh.com.

Michelle Cline, age 63, of Ogdensburg, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home.

Among her survivors are her husband Jeff, her daughter, Kiersten and her son, Jeremy.

Alexander J. Pircsuk,89, formerly of Norfolk, NY and Ives Hill Retirement Community, passed away June 18, 2017, at Samaritan Summit Village. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.

PHILADELPHIA — Mary Owens, 66, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on March 18, 1951 in Lyons, NY to William & Agnes Gaines Casselman. She graduated High School and furthered her education getting an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. She was primarily a homemaker.

She is survived by several children, Angela (Richard) Western, Samantha Pearce, and Jessica Querrie, and grandchildren, Skylar & Mykayla Querrie, and Katrina Western. She is also survived by siblings, Barbara Hoffman and Elizabeth Sonntag. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Black River. She was baptized in 1982. She loved her time spent in the ministry teaching others about the Bible.

Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 3:00-5:00pm at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., located at 500 State Street in Carthage, NY 13619. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:30pm at the Kingdom Hall-Jehovah Witnesses, with the Elder Matthew Whattam, officiating, the Hall is located at 28345 State Route 342, Black River, NY 13612. Online condolences in her memory can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com