Dr. Arthur C. Peckham, Jr., longtime resident of Watertown, N.Y., passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at RiverWoods in Exeter, N.H. surrounded by his family. Arthur was born January 25, 1944 in Watertown to Dr. Arthur C. Peckham, Sr. and Eileen Secoy Peckham. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1962, attended Hobart College and married Rebecca Marie Pfaff in June of 1966. He then graduated from medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, did a year of internship in orthopedic surgery through the University of Iowa, served two years as a physician in the United States Navy in Bremerton, WA, and returned to Syracuse for residency to become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. After his licensure he returned with his family to settle in Watertown, becoming a partner of the North Country Orthopedic Group (NCOG) in 1977.

It was his great pleasure to serve the North Country as a physician, practicing at both city hospitals and various community clinics in the tri-county area, particularly the North Country Children’s Clinics.. He said on retirement after 34 years at NCOG, “The most rewarding part of my career has been the opportunities I’ve had to interact with patients. The people are what matters.” He truly felt it was important to get to know each patient individually, and was full of both compassion and good humor for his patients, co-workers, friends and family alike.

Arthur was a devoted husband to Rebecca for 34 years, and a loving and involved father to his daughters and granddaughters. It was his great joy to be surrounded by family in Watertown both as a son dedicated to the care of his parents, dear brother to his sisters, and uncle to his nieces and nephews. He had a passion for American history including genealogy, historical medicine, military history and other research. It gave him great pleasure to share his love of history and exploration by travelling with family and friends throughout the United States to visit natural wonders and historic sites.

He was an avid sportsman, respectful of the environment both personally and through groups such as Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Turkey Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. His love for the wild places in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties - from farmers’ fields to the St. Lawrence, Black and Moose Rivers; from the forests of the Tug Hill Plateau to the Adirondacks; from Lake Ontario to Brantingham Lake and Stillwater - knew no bounds.

He is preceded by his beloved wife of 34 years, Rebecca Pfaff Peckham, and his sister, Suzanne Peckham Maloney. He leaves behind sister Jeanne Secoy Peckham formerly of Watertown, NY, his daughters Heather Peckham Emerson of Salisbury, MA and Holly Peckham Wolfe of Somersworth, NH, and four granddaughters.

His family gathered for a private service at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Ducks Unlimited at 1-800-453-8257, to preserve the wetlands and wildlife he loved so much. Special thanks to the exceptional staff at RiverWoods for their compassionate care in recent years.

Mr. John Roger Lang, 92, passed away in Ocala, FL on July 30, 2017. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 24, 1925. John was a US Navy veteran that served in WWII and Korea. He was a retired Guidance Counselor. He moved to this area in 1981 from Long Island, NY. John is survived by his loving wife Jeanne of 65 years. One daughter: Nancy Lang of Tallahassee, FL. One son: John Lang and wife Linda of Cary, NC. A memorial service will take place at Roberts Funeral Home West Chapel 6241 SW SR 200 in Ocala on Monday August 14th at 2PM. To leave condolences: robertsfuneralhomes.com.

Jessie Rodee Manitta, 94, of Canton, died August 1, 2017 at United Helpers Maplewood Campus.

Her funeral will be held at Brick Chapel Church on Saturday, August 5th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Michael P. Catanzaro officiating. Burial will be in Brick Chapel Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Friday, August 4th, from 6-8 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home, 21 Park Street, Canton.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Brick Chapel Cemetery, c/o of William Rodee or to a charity of one’s choice.

Jessie was born July 4, 1923 at home on the family farm in Canton.

She was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Etta Aldous Rodee; husband Jerome Manitta; sisters Barbara Laspina, Thelma and Melba Rodee, Marie Zeh, and Phyllis Varco. She is survived by siblings Elaine Nelson, Janet Cook, Bernard (Helen) Rodee, Bill (Marilyn) Rodee, and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

She was a graduate of Canton High School in 1940 and SUNY Potsdam in 1944, later earning her Masters’ Degree as a reading specialist. She was an elementary school teacher and reading specialist in St. James, Long Island for 35 years. During her youth she was an active 4-H member and camp counselor. She was also a member of OES Chapter 68. She was a skilled quilter and knitter, gifting her many friends and relatives with her creations. She enjoyed traveling in this country, as well as, Scandinavia, Europe, the Bahamas, and China. Following the death of her husband and her retirement, she purchased a condo in Marco Island, Florida where she enjoyed many winters. In Florida, she served on the Social Committee and led an active life with her many friends in South Seas East. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.lawrencefuneralhome.org

GLENFIELD – Ernest E. “Ernie” Kohnert, 103, died on Monday evening, July 31, 2017, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.

Mr. Kohnert was born on April 2, 1914, in West New York, NJ, a son of the late Ernest A. and Victorine Julia Creange Kohnert. His first marriage to Ruth Hooton in 1934 ended in divorce. He married Dorothea Viola Winter in April of 1945 in West New York, NJ., and was a tool & die maker for Chicago Pneumatic in Utica.

In 1947 he and his wife travelled the U.S.A., doing odd jobs along the way. For a time Ernie wrestled professionally as King Kong Kohnert, and was a marksman on the Englewood Police reserve team. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, canoeing, hiking, and riding his motorcycles. He sang with a barbershop quartet in Ridgewood, N.J. and was a lifetime member of the YMCA. He played racquetball at the Rome Y up to the age of 95 and celebrated his 100th birthday with his Y friends.

Survivors include daughters: Kerry Lynn Kohnert of Ringwood, NJ, Christine Marie Kohnert of Mt.Vernon, WA and Kathleen Julia (Joseph) Frascino of USR, NJ and his son, Karl Ernest (Cathy) Kohnert of Glenfield; eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothea; his daughter, Ruthann Marie McLearie and son-in-law Douglas Lee Stufflebeam.

Ernie chose to be cremated and there are no services.

Online condolences may be shared at: www.sundquistfh.com.

GLENFIELD – Ernest E. “Ernie” Kohnert, 103, died on Monday evening, July 31, 2017, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.

Mr. Kohnert was born on April 2, 1914, in West New York, NJ, a son of the late Ernest A. and Victorine Julia Creange Kohnert. His first marriage to Ruth Hooton in 1934 ended in divorce. He married Dorothea Viola Winter in April of 1945 in West New York, NJ., and was a tool & die maker for Chicago Pneumatic in Utica.

In 1947 he and his wife travelled the U.S.A., doing odd jobs along the way. For a time Ernie wrestled professionally as King Kong Kohnert, and was a marksman on the Englewood Police reserve team. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, canoeing, hiking, and riding his motorcycles. He sang with a barbershop quartet in Ridgewood, N.J. and was a lifetime member of the YMCA. He played racquetball at the Rome Y up to the age of 95 and celebrated his 100th birthday with his Y friends.

Survivors include daughters: Kerry Lynn Kohnert of Ringwood, NJ, Christine Marie Kohnert of Mt.Vernon, WA and Kathleen Julia (Joseph) Frascino of USR, NJ and his son, Karl Ernest (Cathy) Kohnert of Glenfield; eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothea; his daughter, Ruthann Marie McLearie and son-in-law Douglas Lee Stufflebeam.

Ernie chose to be cremated and there are no services.

Online condolences may be shared at: www.sundquistfh.com.

LOWVILLE – Jean M. O’Brien, 79, of the River Road, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2017, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born on September 27, 1937, in Lowville, the daughter of the late Eugene Loren and Violet Marie Larkin Monks and graduated from General Martin High School in Glenfield. On January 19, 1957, she was married to Harold F. O’Brien, Jr. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lyons Falls, with Rev. A.R. Isele officiating.

Jean was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lowville, the Altar & Rosary Society and served on the hospitality committee. After raising her children, she worked outside the home for the Activities Department at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. She and Harold were caregivers for each of their parents, aunts and others in the Lowville community. Jean especially loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jean is survived by her husband, Harold and their children: Martin O’Brien and his fiancé, Jeanette of Lowville; Patricia and Dennis Nortz of Watertown; John and Sue O’Brien and Stephen and Jo-Anne O’Brien all of Lowville; and Allan O’Brien of Watertown; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Jill and Holly; her brother-in-law, Edwin Rounds of SC; her sisters, Joyce Mealus of Brantingham, Gail Wakefield of Lyons Falls, Susan and Mahlon Martin of Boonville and Eugene and Pamela Monks of Lyons Falls.

She was predeceased by twin sons, Paul and Kenneth, grandchildren, Barbara O’Brien and Kyle O’Brien, her sister Carol Rounds and brothers-in-law James Mealus and Joseph Wakefield.

A funeral mass will be said on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Christopher Carrara, pastor officiating, with burial to follow in Lowville Rural Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Sundquist Funeral Home on Friday the 4th from 5-8 p.m. Memorials in Jean’s name may be made to: Kyle O’Brien Scholarship Fund, Northern Federal Credit Union, Lowville, NY 13367.

Online condolences may be shared at: www.sundquist.com.

LOWVILLE – Jean M. O’Brien, 79, of the River Road, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2017, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born on September 27, 1937, in Lowville, the daughter of the late Eugene Loren and Violet Marie Larkin Monks and graduated from General Martin High School in Glenfield. On January 19, 1957, she was married to Harold F. O’Brien, Jr. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lyons Falls, with Rev. A.R. Isele officiating.

Jean was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lowville, the Altar & Rosary Society and served on the hospitality committee. After raising her children, she worked outside the home for the Activities Department at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. She and Harold were caregivers for each of their parents, aunts and others in the Lowville community. Jean especially loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jean is survived by her husband, Harold and their children: Martin O’Brien and his fiancé, Jeanette of Lowville; Patricia and Dennis Nortz of Watertown; John and Sue O’Brien and Stephen and Jo-Anne O’Brien all of Lowville; and Allan O’Brien of Watertown; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Jill and Holly; her brother-in-law, Edwin Rounds of SC; her sisters, Joyce Mealus of Brantingham, Gail Wakefield of Lyons Falls, Susan and Mahlon Martin of Boonville and Eugene and Pamela Monks of Lyons Falls.

She was predeceased by twin sons, Paul and Kenneth, grandchildren, Barbara O’Brien and Kyle O’Brien, her sister Carol Rounds and brothers-in-law James Mealus and Joseph Wakefield.

A funeral mass will be said on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Christopher Carrara, pastor officiating, with burial to follow in Lowville Rural Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Sundquist Funeral Home on Friday the 4th from 5-8 p.m. Memorials in Jean’s name may be made to: Kyle O’Brien Scholarship Fund, Northern Federal Credit Union, Lowville, NY 13367.

Online condolences may be shared at: www.sundquist.com.

Dr. Arthur C. Peckham, Jr., longtime resident of Watertown, N.Y., passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at RiverWoods in Exeter, N.H. surrounded by his family. Arthur was born January 25, 1944 in Watertown to Dr. Arthur C. Peckham, Sr. and Eileen Secoy Peckham. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1962, attended Hobart College and married Rebecca Marie Pfaff in June of 1966. He then graduated from medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, did a year of internship in orthopedic surgery through the University of Iowa, served two years as a physician in the United States Navy in Bremerton, WA, and returned to Syracuse for residency to become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. After his licensure he returned with his family to settle in Watertown, becoming a partner of the North Country Orthopedic Group (NCOG) in 1977.

It was his great pleasure to serve the North Country as a physician, practicing at both city hospitals and various community clinics in the tri-county area, particularly the North Country Children’s Clinics.. He said on retirement after 34 years at NCOG, “The most rewarding part of my career has been the opportunities I’ve had to interact with patients. The people are what matters.” He truly felt it was important to get to know each patient individually, and was full of both compassion and good humor for his patients, co-workers, friends and family alike.

Arthur was a devoted husband to Rebecca for 34 years, and a loving and involved father to his daughters and granddaughters. It was his great joy to be surrounded by family in Watertown both as a son dedicated to the care of his parents, dear brother to his sisters, and uncle to his nieces and nephews. He had a passion for American history including genealogy, historical medicine, military history and other research. It gave him great pleasure to share his love of history and exploration by travelling with family and friends throughout the United States to visit natural wonders and historic sites.

He was an avid sportsman, respectful of the environment both personally and through groups such as Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Turkey Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. His love for the wild places in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties - from farmers’ fields to the St. Lawrence, Black and Moose Rivers; from the forests of the Tug Hill Plateau to the Adirondacks; from Lake Ontario to Brantingham Lake and Stillwater - knew no bounds.

He is preceded by his beloved wife of 34 years, Rebecca Pfaff Peckham, and his sister, Suzanne Peckham Maloney. He leaves behind sister Jeanne Secoy Peckham formerly of Watertown, NY, his daughters Heather Peckham Emerson of Salisbury, MA and Holly Peckham Wolfe of Somersworth, NH, and four granddaughters.

His family gathered for a private service at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Ducks Unlimited at 1-800-453-8257, to preserve the wetlands and wildlife he loved so much. Special thanks to the exceptional staff at RiverWoods for their compassionate care in recent years.

Christopher S. Compton, age 56, passed away August 1, 2017 at Carthage Area Hospital after a six year battle against prostate cancer.

Mr. Compton is survived by his wife of 29 years, Claribel, 2 sons: Michael (Jacy) and Anthony (Rosa). His 5 grandchildren: Immanuel, Dinaha, Michael Jr., Lyla, and Lina. His parents John and Joan Compton, siblings: Lynda, Sandy, Jane, Mike, Lee, Tina, their spouses, nieces, nephews, and their families.

Christopher is a veteran of the United States Army, where he earned numerous awards which included: 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals, 6 Army Achievement Medals, 2 Army Superior Unit Awards, 5 Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, 3 Non-Commissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. He served over 21 years at Fort Sill Oklahoma, Fort Ord California, Nuremburg Germany, Schofield Barracks Hawaii, Fort Irwin California, Fort Drum New York and Hohenfels Training Area Germany.

Services will be held on Monday, August 7 at 1:00 pm at Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, 518 State St., Carthage, NY 13619 with the Rev. Bruce W. Chapman officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers to give a memorial gift in honor of Christopher to the Upstate Foundation at 750 East Adams Street, CAB 326, Syracuse, New York 13210.

To leave an online condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.

PLESSIS: Theresa M. Sherbino, 58, of Allen Rd., passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, NY.

Born on May 30, 1959 in Rochester, NY, she was a daughter of Donald and Valeria Rouleau Bell. She graduated from Gates-Chili High School, Rochester, NY in 1978 and later obtained licensed practical nursing certification from BOCES, Watertown, NY. Theresa married Mark A. Sherbino on July 29, 1978 at Holy Ghost Church, Rochester, NY.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Watertown VA Clinic. Survivors include her husband, Mark; six children, Corey Sherbino, Waltham, MA, Brooke Sherbino, Clayton, NY, Aaron Sherbino, Alvin, TX, Brittany Mabry, Killeen, TX, Tiffany Anderson, Ft. Irwin, CA and Taylor Sherbino, Plessis, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Bill Krause, Holland Patent, NY; a brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Susan Noll, Watertown, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Monday August 7, 2017 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Alexandria Bay, NY with Rev. Douglas Comstock, officiating. A reception will follow at Alexandria Bay American Legion. Arrangements are with Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY and condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.

Mable L. Reome, 98, Watertown passed away August 3, 2017 at the Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

Mrs.. Marie F. Humphrey, 79, died Wednesday, August 2nd, at Summit Village, where she resided since July. Arrangements are Incomplete with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton. A full obituary will follow.

Condolences can be made at trjetty.com

Timothy J. Mooney, 37, Watertown, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 2nd.Services will be private. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. A complete obituary will follow.

Jo Anne (Howe) Trew, 78, of Liverpool passed away on Tuesday at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 8, 1939 in Carthage, NY a daughter of the late Paul and Dora (Morrow) Howe Golden. As a teenager she moved to the Syracuse area graduating in 1958 from St. Anthony of Padua High School. Jo Anne had resided in Liverpool and was the owner and operator, along with her husband, of Trew Hardware for over 20 years. She retired from National Grid as a control clerk in 2010. She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth J. Trew in 1986, her sister, Jane Swint and brother, Timothy Golden.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Paul K. (Roxanne) Trew of Cicero, Melanie (Ronald) Wilbur of Liverpool and Suzanne (Thomas) Slack of Baldwinsville, grandchildren, Marcus (Jackie), Ashleigh (Mike), Jennifer, Bryan, Kenneth, Jessica, Edward, two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Walker, sister, Gretchen Yaeger of Cicero and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM at the Maurer Funeral Home Inc. 300 Second St. Liverpool. Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 10:00 am at the funeral home with the Rite of Committal and entombment to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, DeWitt.

Please consider contributions in Jo Anne’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central NY Chapter, 441 West Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.

Watertown & Grindstone Island;

There will be a Graveside Service for Mrs. Marie F. Humphrey, 79, who died Wednesday, August 2nd, at Summit Village, on Saturday, Aug. 12th, at 1pm, at Grindstone Island Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.

Marie was born March 8th, 1938, on Grindstone Island, the daughter of Howard and Melvina Beshawz Slate. She attended island schools.

She married Orville Humphrey April 2nd, 1988, at Clayton Methodist Church, with Dale Austin officiating. A previous marriage ended in divorce.

Marie worked as a domestic for various people in the Clayton and Watertown areas.

She enjoyed music, her collection of porcelain dolls, and traveling.

Surviving is one son, Ken (Misty) Partridge of Clayton; one daughter Jean Brown of Clayton; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one sister, Yvonne (Phil) Marra of Watertown and Grindstone Island; nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made in her name to the S.P.C.A., 25056 Water St, Watertown, NY 13601.

Condolences can be made at trjetty.com

Timothy J. Mooney, 37, Watertown, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd at his home.

Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Watertown Elks on Monday, August 7th at 3 pm. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

Tim is survived by his mother Hui Mooney, Watertown; his two pet dogs Duke and Kona; a brother Thomas E., Mooney, Jr., Watertown; his sister Tracy (Shawn W.) Granger, Watertown and a nephew Mason Shawn Granger, Watertown.

He was born in Seoul, So. Korea on February 28, 1980 and was raised in Germany. He moved back to the States and graduated from Immaculate Heart Central School. Tim later received his BA degree in Business from Hartwick College.

Tim worked as a Communications Analyst for Enterprise Communications in Houston, TX. He moved back to Watertown 3 years ago.

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

Olivia Hope Harrington-Come, infant daughter to Leslie Harrington of Watertown and Kevin Come, Jr. of Copenhagen, was still born Thursday August 3rd at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held for the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.

Besides her parents, she is survived by Leslie’s children, Lauren LaLone, Tajemar and Shaun Brandon, all of Watertown; Kevin’s children, Chance, Nikoli, Malachi and Candace Come, all of Copenhagen; her paternal grandfather Kevin Come, Sr., Copenhagen.

Olivia was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Carolyn and Michael Harrington and her paternal grandmother, Penny Snyder.

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

Mabel Reome, formerly of St. Anthony Apts., died peacefully at the age of 98 on August 3, 2017, at the Samaritan Keep Home where she had been a resident since June.

There will be no funeral per Mabel’s request, but there will be a Memorial service at a date to be determined by the family.

Born on December 8, 1918, in Arnold, Nottingham, England, to Francis and Lilyanne (Allcock) Mitchell, she was raised by Walter and Sarah Anthony. She was conscripted into the Royal Air Force as a WAF during WWII. While stationed at Bodington Air Base, England, she met PFC Arthur (Tom) Reome, stationed at a nearby Army Base. They were married July 21, 1945, in England. In 1947, she arrived in the US with their young daughter, Jill, to begin her life as a devoted wife and mother. She became a naturalized citizen in 1957 after the birth of their daughter, Robin. Although she loved being an American citizen, her heart was always true to her British heritage. She loved all things English! There was always that mantra that was heard by many…”just have a cup of tea and things will be OK.”

Her husband died in 1987, leaving a large void in her life, but the following year, she started a new adventure as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. She spent 5 days a week as a volunteer for 25 years until she became ill at 94. She then could only work 2 or 3 days a week doing what she loved most. The friends and staff at Meals became her “family” and she cherished all of them dearly.

Mabel thoroughly enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and baking, and later in life loved watching the Food Channel and making meals and baked goods for friends and family.

Mabel is survived by daughters Jill (Ed) Hayes, Coatesville, PA and Robin (Paul) Paddock, Dexter, NY. Grandchildren, Stephanie (Doug) Kruszynski, Dallastown, PA, Sara VanLaeys and partner Brian McDaniel, York, PA, Matthew and Ryan Paddock, 2 great grandchildren, Jacob and Alex, and several cousins in England.

She was predeceased by her husband, parents, sister, Clarice Langham, brother George Mitchell and a great granddaughter who died at birth.

She was a communicant of Holy Family Church.

Contributions can be made to Meals on Wheels, 247 Factory Street, Watertown, New York, 13601.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

RICHVILLE- Charlotte P. House, age 72, of Richville, NY, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at East Riverside Cemetery in Gouverneur with Rev. Beth Quick officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Ethel “Tommy” Ryder, age 96 of NYS Rte !2E Chaumont passed away Friday August 4th, 2017 at the Pontiac Care Facility in Oswego, NY; where she had resided since January.

“Tommy” was born December 3rd, 1920 in Chaumont, the daughter of Edward and Tillie Bergen Thompson. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1939 and the Watertown School of Business. She entered the Army in 1943 and served until 1945, being stationed in England and France in the Military Post Office when discharged as a Technical Sgt.

She married Malcolm E. Ryder on April 6, 1947 in Chaumont. He passed away in 1998.

She worked as a Bookkeeper for Burdick Coal Co. of Watertown before the Army, then Empsall’s Dept. Store and lastly at Weston’s Shopping Center.

She was a former member of the Eastern Star and a current member of 1st Presbyterian Church of Chaumont.

She is survived by two sons: Darren Ryder of Chaumont and Bruce Ryder of Lowville, daughter Mrs. Rae Tonisson and of Australia, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She has a sister Lois Wilder and several nieces and nephews.

A daughter April Talbot predeceased her in 1994.

A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter is in charge of arrangements.