pNORWOOD— Funeral Services for 95 year old Keron R. Longest, a resident of 4 Grove Street, Norwood, will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood with Rev. Lee Sweeney presiding. Burial will be held in the Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam. Family and friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mrs. Longest passed away early Friday morning at her home./ppKeron is survived by three sons, Clark and Christian, TN; John and Debbie, West Palm Beach, FL; Louis and Tammy Longest, Norwood; her daughter, Cynthia and Al Bidwell, TN; thirteen grandchildren, several grand and great-grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Keron was pre-deceased by her husband, a son Frank, a daughter Gloria Bradley, a brother David Russell and her sister, Alma Williams./ppBorn in Potsdam, NY on April 2, 1920 to the late Clark and Muriel Russell, Keron married the late William F. Longest on July 5, 1942. He passed away on August 5, 1990. As well as being a homemaker, Keron worked for Robar’s Taxi in Potsdam as well as Seaway Tech in Norwood as a Data Processor. Her most enjoyment came from playing bingo and crocheting bedspreads for her family. Keron also liked to read an occasional book and spend time with her family. She was a member of the Norwood American Legion Auxiliary. Memorial Donations in her memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Keron R. Longest./p
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Patricia A. Burke
pPatricia Ann Burke, age 76 of Chippewa Bay passed away on Wednesday (March 23, 2016) at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. The complete obituary can be read and condolences shared on www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com./p
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Glenn A. Smith
pGlenn A. Smith, age 66 of King Street in Ogdensburg passed away Thursday (March 24, 2016) at his home. There will be no public calling hours or funeral service. Surviving is his long-time companion Dora Pearson of Ogdensburg and a sister Daryl Grimes & her husband Charlie of Brooklyn NY. Condolences and complete obituary can be read online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com/p
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Nanette R. Petrie
pWatertown- Nanette R. Petrie, 64, Leray St., Watertown, passed away on Thursday, March 24th at the home of her daughter Nicole Simmons, Watertown./ppPer Nanette’s wishes, there are no scheduled services at this time. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown./ppShe is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Paul Simmons II, Watertown; three grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas and Alyssa Simmons; her mother Charlotte Petrie, Watertown; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Leo, a brother Lawrence Petrie, a sister Melissa Gagniere and her dog, O Henry in December of 2015./ppNanette was born in Watertown, a daughter to Leo Petrie and Charlotte Capone Petrie. She graduated from Watertown High School and received her Associates Degree in Human Services from Jefferson Community College./ppNanette worked for the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center as a member of the direct care staff, later becoming management and retired in the fall of 2015 as a job coach with JRC./ppMemorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601./ppCondolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com./p
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Steven G. DesGroseilliers
pSteven Gerald DesGroseilliers passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 after a fall at his home. He was a loving husband and father, a friend to many, a brother, and son. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, spending time with family and friends and traveling. He will be missed dearly./ppSteve is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and their son, Julien; his parents, Nellie Ambler and Jerry DesGroseilliers and Linda DesGroseilliers; brother Richard DesGroseilliers and his wife, Darolyn of Morristown, TN; brother, Stan DesGroseilliers and wife Elisa Albo of Bronx, NY; and sister Denise Britton and husband James Britton of Harrisburg, PA; many nieces and nephews, and wonderful friends./ppSteve’s life was celebrated on March 10, 2016 in Brandon, FL. Burial will be in Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN on May 9, 2016./ppIn remembrance of Steve, donations to the ALS association or Pepin Academy in Tampa are appreciated./p
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Larry J. “Otti” Plummer, Jr.
pAdams Center- The funeral for Larry J. “Otti” Plummer, Jr. will be 2 pm Tuesday, March 29th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown, with Pastor Shane Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 4 pm - 7 pm at the funeral home./ppMr. Plummer, 31, of Adams, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Adams on Wednesday, March 23rd./ppLarry is survived by his parents, Donald and Kristine (Scee) Frederick, Adams Center; his father Larry Plummer, Florida; a son, Frederick Plummer; his sister Terrah Plummer Frederick, Colorado; 2 half brothers Shawn Donato and Garrett Plummer; his grandparents Terry Scee, Sr, Watertown; Richard and Esther Frederick, Adams Center; his many aunts and uncles Terry (Cindy) Scee; Mike Scee; Rick (Paula) Scee; Patricia (Robert) Booth; Cindy (William) Gardner; Scott (Kathy) Scee; Francis (Nancy) Plummer; Steven Plummer; Bernard (Sandy) Plummer; Jimmy (Linda) Plummer; Brenda (Joe) Pacella; David (Sally) Frederick; many very close cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents Shirley Scee; Frances and Loretta Plummer; and an aunt Debbie Lamark./ppHe was born in Watertown and graduated from South Jeff High School in Adams where he played football for the Spartans. He furthered his education receiving his certification in HVAC from the Baron Institute of Technology. Larry moved to Florida where he worked for Superior Aire. He returned home to be near his son and was working as a heavy equipment operator in the family business, Frederick Excavating of Adams Center. Larry was being groomed to eventually take over operation of the excavating business./ppLarry enjoyed sailing while in Florida and raced Stiletto boats in the Sarasota Regatta for three years. Larry was the best son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend that anyone could ever ask for. His huge heart and easy going humorous personality made everyone who knew him a better person for it. His infectious smile and heart of gold will be greatly missed./ppCondolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com./p
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Mabel E. Bauer
pGREIG – Mabel E. Bauer, 95, formerly of Sweeney Road, Greig, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility./ppA funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Iseneker Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Chapman, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Brantingham Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. Contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367./ppShe is survived by her children, Susan Davenport of Dacula, GA; Lois Sessions and her spouse Margaret, of Freeville, NY ; Joan Longway and her husband George of Newport, NY ; and Steve Bauer and his wife Terry, of Greig; twelve grandchildren, twenty eight great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; a brother, Bill Covey of Pennysettlement. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel, who died in 1995; her children, Diane Mary Winiarski; Robert Allen Bauer; Daniel Frederick Bauer; and a grandchild, Michael Lyga; a son-in-law, Stanley Davenport; a sister, Marion Callowhill and five brothers, Warren, Clyde, Allen, Donald and Robert Covey./ppMabel was born on March 2, 1921 in Lyonsdale, NY, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Hall Covey. She attended Lyons Falls School. She married Daniel Bauer on August 31, 1940. Mabel was a mother and a homemaker. She was an active member of the Greig United Methodist Church. Mabel was famous for making specialty cakes such as wedding cake and pies, often making up to thirty of them at a time for bake sales. She always remembered people’s birthdays, and honored them with a card, pie or cake. Mabel was a very caring and loving person, never thinking of herself; she lived for her family. She loved her pet cats that she had over the years. She enjoyed listening to, and watching the Gaither’s Gospel Group./ppCondolences may be shared online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com/p
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Catherine A. Reagan
pWaddington: Catherine A. Reagan, 95, passed away on March 24, 2016 at her home. Friends and family may be received on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 12:00 pm until time of funeral Mass at 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church in Waddington. Interment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery in the spring. Memories and online condolences may be shared to www.phillipsmemorial.com. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday’s edition. /p
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Charles E. Mallette
pA Funeral Mass for Charles E. Mallette, age 89 of Ogdensburg will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday (March 29, 2016) at Notre Dame Church with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Interment will follow at Foxwood Memorial Park with military honors./ppCalling hours will be held on Monday (March 28, 2016) from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Mr. Mallette passed away early Wednesday morning at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center surrounded by his loving family./ppSurviving is his wife Joyce; two sons Gary Mallette & his companion Luanne Felix, Gregg Mallette & his wife Emily all of Ogdensburg; a daughter Micki Cabral & her husband Jess of Fallon NV and Dyan Mallette of Ogdensburg; two brothers Arthur Mallette & his wife Rhea of Windover Ontario, Joseph Mallette & his wife Pauline of Aurora CO; two sisters Rita McCarthy and Mary Brenno of Ogdensburg; seven grandchildren Kori Holland, Robert Ziegler, Kelsey Brand, Christine Mallette, Paul Mallette, Claire Mallette & Gabriel Clark and 5 great-grandchildren./ppA brother Gerald Mallette & two sisters Theresa & Annette Mallette predeceased him./ppCharlie was born on October 30, 1926 in Ogdensburg NY, a son of the late Donald & Emilia (Drouin) Mallette. He attended Ogdensburg Free Academy for his education and enlisted in the US Army out of high school during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1945 – 1946. He then married Joyce Hogle on June 25, 1949 at Notre Dame Church. In 2002 he received his High School Diploma from Ogdensburg Free Academy./ppDuring his career he worked at McConville’s, Diamond National and later with the NYS Dept of Transportation where he worked for 36 years. He was a member of Notre Dame Church, Odd Fellows and the Maple City Swingers. He enjoyed square dancing, traveling, fishing, hunting, cutting wood and spending time at his camp in Pierrepoint./ppMemorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Notre Dame Heritage Fund; Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley or the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com./p
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Mary Jane Shepard Stokes
pMary Jane Shepard Stokes, a former Westport resident, died on February 29, 2016 at the Bayonet Point Hospice in Hudson, FL. She was born on May 5, 1925 in Watertown, NY to the late Ellsworth Shephard and Dorothy Howard. She was 90./ppMary Jane worked as a switchboard operator on Sampson Air Base in New York State during World War II, where she met her husband, William During, a marine pilot, in 1945. Mary Jane was a great athlete at Watertown High School, a champion swimmer, and later became a very accomplished artist, best known for her animal drawings and land/seascapes. Among her fondest memories were spending summers at her family cottage in Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario. Mary Jane lived in Watertown for 19 years, before moving to Syracuse, NY in 1946. William and Mary Jane moved to Westport in 1963. She was employed by Dr. Bender and later by Dr. Ivan Cohen, in Fairfield. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1991, where she lived for 11 years, and eventually settled in Hudson, FL. /ppMary Jane was the eldest child of Ellsworth Shepard, and Dorothy Howard. She is survived by her two loving children, William During and his wife, Karen of Fairfield, CT, and Tina Kafka of Edmonton, Alberta. Mary Jane will also be missed by her siblings, Mike Shepard of Brownville, NY and his wife, Sally; Sally Girard (sister) of Wesley Chapel, FL.; and Julie Peltier (sister) and her husband, Rich Peltier, of Ocala, FL, grandchildren, Gabrielle and Danielle During of Tucson, and Phoenix, AZ; Joel Kafka of Edmonton, Alberta and Jeffrey Kafka of Maui, HI. She also has four great grandchildren: Lina, Isa, Clia, and Bowan./ppMary Jane was predeceased by her husband, William J. During, her two children, John During and Kathy Fell as well as her two brothers, John Shephard and Robert Shephard. She also cherished her friendship with her loving companion, Robert DeWallace, who died in 2009. /ppThe family will have a memorial service on July 26, 2016 at The Craftsman Inn, Fayetteville, NY at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, NY. /p
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Allan C. Bogardus
pFuneral services for Allan C. Bogardus, age 89 of Ogdensburg will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday (March 30, 2016) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Nichols officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Sunnyside Cemetery. /ppCalling hours will be held also on Wednesday from 3:00pm until the time of the funeral at the funeral home./ppSurviving is a brother Richard Bogardus of Hammond along with several nieces, nephews and many friends. His wife M. Lorraine Bogardus in 2015 and a brother James H. Bogardus Jr. in 1994 predeceased him./ppAllan was born on April 29, 1926 in Morristown NY, the oldest son of the late James & Pauline (Livingston) Bogardus. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1943 and enlisted in the Army where he served in Italy with the 10th Mountain Division, the 3rd Division Headquarters Artillery and was later transferred to the 88th Division before he returned to Morristown in 1946. /ppIn 1948 he purchased river from property and built three cottages which he rented until the property was sold to the Shelato Family in 2003. /ppIn 1950, Mr. Bogardus became a commercial sturgeon fisherman and regularly shipped sturgeon and caviar to the Fulton Fish Market in Brooklyn, NY. Later he ceased fishing sturgeon when they were placed on the endangered species list. He and his brother Richard formed Bogardus Brothers Electric Co., and later purchased the Smithers Hardware Store in Morristown which later burned. /ppOn June 21, 1969 he married Mabelle “Lorraine Brown. They were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Watertown with Rev. Jack Smiley officiating. He was a past member of the Morristown United Methodist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees; The Galilee United Methodist Church serving on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee and was the former commander of the VFW Post 10515. He was also a member of the Black Lake Masonic Lodge No. 319, and was also recently chosen to participate in Mission 007 Honor Flight Syracuse honoring America’s Veterans for their many sacrifices with a ceremony to be held in Washington DC in April. /ppDonations may be sent to the Morristown Gateway Museum or a Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com./p
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Janice L. Valley
pWatertown- Janice L. Valley, 79, widow of Howard Valley, passed away Thursday March 24th at the Samaritan Keep Nursing home where she had been a resident since August of 2003./ppPrivate burial will be in the Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home./ppShe is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Leo and Jennifer Valley, Henderson; three grandchildren Kimberly MacMillian, Lucas and Logan Valley; three great grandchildren./ppA son Ralph Valley predeceased her in February of 2014./ppJanice was born in Ohio, a daughter to Andrew Jackson and Eliza Jane Balsiger Downey. She married Howard Valley March 21, 1966. Mrs. Valley worked at Calavo’s in Sackets Harbor in the 1970’s. She later was a private duty home health care aid until retiring in the mid 1990’s. Mr. Valley passed away in March of 2003./ppJanice enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing cards./ppOnline condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com./pp/p
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Jerry R. Vecchio
pJerry Rocco Vecchio, age 74 of Sackets Harbor, died Friday, March 25, having shortly been in the care of St. Joseph’s Hospital of Syracuse./ppBorn to Nancy (Abbate) and Jerry Vecchio of Watertown in 1941, Jerry grew up as one of the kids of Boon Street, graduated Watertown High School Class of 1959, and counted the many friendships and memories of his youth among his most treasured. A lifelong resident of Watertown, Jerry loved his community and his neighbors, always willing to help a friend- or stranger- in need. /ppAn avid collector, Jerry loved his cars and Corvettes. He was an especially passionate fan of the soon-to-be 2016 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Champions UConn Huskies and never- literally, never- missed a game./ppHe was proud of his Italian heritage and spent many hours in recent years researching family genealogy- with incredible success! His typical determination and dogged interest led him to discover untold chapters in his family history, from his father’s childhood in Manfredonia, Italy, to his later journeys to America. He was thrilled to have found an extended family through his efforts and enjoyed the trip of a lifetime in 2012 to his father’s hometown and then across Italy, hosted by his nephews and nieces, before welcoming them on visits of their own here to Watertown. /ppThe open road called to Jerry with promise of adventure and there was no place he was happier than behind the wheel with a full tank of gas. Having traveled the country, from coast to coast and back again, Jerry had realized the cowboy dreams of his youth dreams in seeing the Wild West, from the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley. And he never left a place without having made new friends, always ready to strike up a conversation and share a joke. But it was the journeys that ended at the homes of his family and friends, no matter near or far, he enjoyed most of all. /ppJerry was a loving husband of 41 years to Marian (Smith) Vecchio. His greatest pride was sharing the joys of his children and grandchildren: Daughter Laura (Vecchio) Lewis, husband Ronnie and family of Montreal, MO; daughter Lisa, wife Jeanne and family of Boston, MA; daughter Alexis (Vecchio) Ganter, husband Kyle and family of Rochester, NY. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Joseph, Bill (Sebastian), and Michael, he is also survived by a sister Anna (Vecchio) Warner and family./ppCalling hours will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 4-7pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. There will not be a funeral service and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory to Jefferson Rehabilitation Center or the Disabled Persons Action Organization./p
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Gary W. Wheeler
pMr. Gary W. Wheeler, age 69 of Potsdam, NY passed away at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Saturday, March 25th. Arrangements are with the Garner Funeral Service. On line condolences can be shared @www.garnerfh.com. A full obituary for Mr. Wheeler will appear soon. Among Gary’s survivors is his wife Mary./p
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Fredrick I. Potter
pFredrick I. Potter, 78, of Van Auken Rd., Lacona passed away at home on March 25, 2016. Fred was born August 4, 1937, in Redfield, the son of Harry and Mabel Barker Potter. He graduated in 1956 from Pulaski High School. Fred married Helen Rupracht on September 13, 1958. After high school, he owned a milk and paper trucking business for several years, then worked construction. He started working for Oswego County Highway in 1968, running the snow plows, striper truck and dispatching, until finally retiring in 1997. He has also owned the Fred Potter Trash Removal business for more than 40 years./ppFred had been a member of the Lacona Fire Department for 40 years where he held positions of Chief, President, Vice President, Lieutenant, Director, Engine Foreman, 2nd Assistant Chief, Rescue Captain and Safety Officer. In 2006, he was awarded Firefighter of the Year. He was a member of the Rail City Fire Department, a life member of the Agricultural Society of Oswego County, where he was past President, Sr. Vice President, Oswego County Emergency Preparedness, EMT, President of the Oswego County Local CSEA, member of Oswego County Chiefs Association, President of Oswego County Firefighters Association and was currently a Councilman on the Boylston Town Board. He enjoyed collecting fire trucks and other related fire articles. He attended Sandy Creek Wesleyan Church./ppSurviving are his wife, Helen, four daughters, Valerie (Tom) Marshall of Orwell, Robin (Tim) Rudd of Lacona, Melanie (Gary) Greene of Syracuse and Jennifer (Scott) Craft of Rochester, three sons, Mark (Jamie) Potter of Oswego, Rex (Tonya) Potter of Sandy Creek and Gregg (Patty)Potter of Lacona. Three sisters, Shirley Purvis of Vero Beach, FL, Evelyn (Charles) Masuicca of Pulaski, Erma Schroeder of Richland and one brother, Charles (Mary Lou) Potter of Ville Platte, LA, 14 Grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and one due in July, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Robert in 1999 and Terry in 2011./ppFuneral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Foster Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski, with burial in the Boylston-Sandy Creek Cemetery on County Route 15. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. /ppDonations may be made in Fred’s name to Lacona Fire Department, PO Box 178, Lacona, NY 13083 or the Sandy Creek Wesleyan Church, Route 11, Sandy Creek, NY 13145./p
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Robert G. Clement
pRobert G. Clement, 79, Co. Rt 156 Burrville, passed away Friday, March 25th at the Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY where he had been a patient for two months./ppA prayer service will be held at 10:15 am Wednesday, March 30th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home followed by an 11:00 am funeral mass at Holy Family Church with Rev. Steven Murray officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday March 29th from 5 pm - 8 pm at the funeral home./ppBob is survived by his wife Theresa (Terry); two daughters Mardi (David) Studer, Kent, CT and Robin (Robert) Prospero, No. Arlington, NJ; one grandson Brian (Melissa) LaPierre; three granddaughters Erin, Willowe and Elana Studer; one great granddaughter Claudia Sandifur and two great grandsons Alexander Wilson and John Sandifur; two brothers George (Barbara “Skeet”) Clement and James (Susan) Clement, Depauville; four sisters Theresa Harmych, Florence (Ken) Bast, Betty Ann (Charles) Mayne all of Adams and Thelma (Walt) Tyo, Rodman; many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by four brothers, Harold Mustizer, Bernard, Donald and Leonard Clement./ppBob was born in Copenhagen, October 27, 1936, a son to Simon and Adelaide Howard Clement. He was educated in Copenhagen, Burrville, Holy Family schools and graduated from Watertown High School. Following his schooling, he worked for the John Stone Farm on Dry Hill Rd. until fire destroyed that farm. Bob then went to work for the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring in 1995 as sign foreman. He owned and operated a cattle farm at the same time he worked for the state at their home in Burrville./ppHe married Theresa Weber October 27, 1958 at Holy Family Church. Mr. and Mrs. Clement raised over 40 foster children for many years./ppBob was a member of Holy Family Church and a 60 year member of the Town of Watertown Fire Department, serving as fire commissioner for many years. He enjoyed bowling and coached bowling in the junior leagues for many years,/ppMemorial contributions may be made to the Town of Watertown Fire Department./ppCondolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com./p
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Elsie Rebideau
pFuneral services for Elsie Rebideau, age 72, of Hermon, NY will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in the spring. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Mrs. Elsie Rebideau passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2016 at her daughter’s home./ppMrs. Rebideau is survived by two sons, Ronald LaRose, of Ogdensburg, and Michael LaRose, of Hermon; her daughter, Lisa Vanamelsfort, of Ogdensburg; one sister, Anna Gemmill, of Ogdensburg; five grandchildren, Ethan, Michael, Trevor, Tyler and Janise; and four great grandchildren, Tianna, Mihael, Carson and Kaydance. Mrs. Rebideau was predeceased by four brothers, James Compo, Peter Compo, Floyd Compo and Leo Compo; and two sisters, Lois Rami and Margaret Savage./ppMrs. Rebideau was born March 9, 1944, in Ogdensburg, the daughter of Leo and Violet Delorme Compo. She attended local schools. She was predeceased by her husband, George Rebideau, in 1993. Mrs. Rebideau first worked at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. She retired from Claxton Hepburn Medical Center where she worked in the housekeeping department. She enjoyed crocheting, watching soap operas and preparing family dinners. /p
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Parker J. Leikam
pParker Joseph Leikam, 18 years old, was born November 24th, 1997 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. A military kid, he also lived in Ansbach, and Illesheim Germany, Ft. Hood, TX and for the last 7 years, Adams Center, NY. He is survived by his father and mother, Charles E. and Kristen K. Leikam and brother Foster E. Leikam, 15 of Adams Center and brother Mitchell Z. Leikam, 23 of Corvallis, Oregon, Maternal Grandmother Georgia C. Mitchell and Step Grandfather Duane Ellenberger of North Port, Florida, 3 Uncles, 3 Aunts and many cousins. He was proceeded in death by his Maternal Grandfather George D. Mitchell, his Paternal Grandmother, Maggie Leikam and his Paternal Grandfather, Robert J. Leikam/ppServices will be held as follows:/ppVisitation is Tuesday, March 29th from 4pm to 7pm and the venue has been changed from Piddock Funeral Home in Adams to the Adams Village Baptist Church, 24 East Church Street, Adams, NY./ppMemorial/Celebration of Life is Wednesday, March 30th 7pm at South Jefferson High School Auditorium followed with a dessert reception as Parker was all about his cupcakes./ppParker will be cremated and in loving memory of his well known Mickey Mouse impersonation, his ashes will be put to rest in a Mickey Mouse cookie jar and will be gradually scattered around the World during his family’s travels. If anyone is traveling and wants to share Parker with the World and the World with Parker, please let us know. /ppAs a request from the family, if you have one favorite picture, please bring it with you with a written down favorite memory to post on a board at the visitation or memorial./ppA Candle Light vigil was held at South Jefferson on Saturday, March 26th where bow ties and football jerseys were worn with support and love./ppParker Leikam, Singer, Actor, Musician extraordinaire and mediocre, but enthusiastic, well loved and supported #76 football player was killed Wednesday afternoon in a head on collision by an erratic driver. There are just too many wonderful qualities to list, but here are a few. /ppParker was heavily involved in musical theater, his true love, and was in multiple performances in major roles throughout his career with Stage Notes of Watertown under the loving direction of his mentor Ticia Marra, Lyric Theater or Watertown and South Jefferson High School, where just last weekend, he played his final performance as Beast in Beauty and the Beast. His powerful performance brought many to tears. /ppOne of his favorite roles was Buddy the Elf in Elf Jr. which was held over this past Christmas. For 3 years, everyone at school saw him dressed as Buddy and handing out candy canes the last day of school before break. He was destined with his 6’3” 280 lb. frame to play the role. Stage Notes has been a huge presence in his life where they are known for performance with a purpose. Parker has been a big part of raising money for their charity, helping raise thousands which have gone forward to Urban Mission and other charities. He was also a religious blood donor through the Red Cross, rolling up his sleeves and giving double donations every chance he could./ppA high school senior, he was planning on making his college choice this week where he would have been majoring in musical theater and English education. His big dream was to be on Broadway and that dream came true Wednesday night. Ted Keegan, who plays Phantom in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, not only dedicated his show to Parker, but also wore bow ties throughout the performance in memory of Parker as he was very known for his bow ties. There is now a Bow Ties for Parker campaign or #bowtiesforParker and many will be wearing bow ties or their football Jerseys in support during his wake and memorial. Many theater performances that are up and coming are not only going to be dedicated to Parker, they are going to have players in bow ties. The Lyric Theater is setting up a scholarship fund in Parker’s memory and there are other scholarship and charity groups that are being formed. /ppHe sang at every opportunity he could get and was well known for his beautiful and powerful voice. He was also known amongst his friends as the best hugger and someone who could always make others laugh. He was very comfortable in his own skin and made everyone else around him feel accepted and loved. He loved playing instruments. He went in his Junior year to All State for Tuba and played any other instrument he could pick up, to include French Horn and Bass Guitar. /ppHe loved to volunteer in the special education room and the kids adored him. He was embraced by young and old. Children would flock to him and he had many adult friends that saw him not as a high school kid, but one of their peers. Other credits to his name are National Honor Society where he was in the top 10 of his class, A Whiz Quiz member and part of the team that won the 2014 international championship, he was in the past, involved in dance at Rhonda’s Footworks, Dance World and South .Jefferson, and was in The Islanders, a barbershop singing group out of Watertown as their youngest member. He also advanced to the European Championships International Spelling Bee and was on an Odyssey of the Mind team in Germany that advanced to US level. There are other things he has been involved in, but there is just too much to list. /ppA person’s life isn’t measured in years, it’s measured in the amount of people’s lives they change. Parker has impacted more people’s lives in his short 18 years than most people do in a full lifetime. /ppEveryone who knew him, and even people who didn’t, have been impacted by what an incredible person and talent has been lost to the World. He had so much more left to give, but what he did give was a true gift. He will be loved and missed always./ppIn lieu of flowers, we are asking in his memory to donate to Stage Notes of Watertown, Lyric theater’s scholarship fund or a favorite charity of your choice as Parker was always a giving soul and charity to others was close to his heart as were all his family and friends. As Parker would want to give – (((HUGS))) /ppArrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams. /ppOnline condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com/p
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Catherine A. Reagan
pWADDINGTON: Catherine A. Reagan, 95, of St. Lawrence Ave. passed away peacefully Thursday evening (March 24, 2016) surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Hospice. Friends and family may be received at St. Mary’s Church, Waddington on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church with Msgr. Harry K. Snow presiding. Internment will take place in the parish cemetery in the spring. Catherine is survived by many nieces and nephews; Marlene (Kenneth) Bistrovich, Barbara (David) Beldock, Kathleen Bernard, Christopher Reagan, Joanne Schofield, and Scott Schofield. Catherine is also survived by many great nieces and nephews; Joseph Bistrovich, Brandi Bistrovich, Crystal Kiroy, David Beldock, Angela Shatraw, Katelyn Bernard, and Denver Reagan. She is also survived by her sister Theresa Schofield of Mohawk, NY. She was predeceased by a sister Mary Schofield and a brother Francis Reagan. Catherine was born on July 31, 1920 in Waddington, the daughter of William and Mary (Kennedy) Reagan. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1938 and continued her education at Wallace Secretarial School in Ogdensburg, NY. After graduating she began work at the Dairylea plant located in Waddington, NY. She followed the company to Utica, NY where she was employed for a time with the Dairy Farmers Union before returning home in 1945 when her mother, Mary, passed away. She began working for the Skelly Construction Company and was employed with them for many years as a secretary. Catherine was a member of the Waddington American Legion Post 420 Auxiliary, the Waddington Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, the St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, and a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. In 2004 she received an Outstanding Contribution Award by a Senior Citizen, from St. Lawrence County. Catherine enjoyed fishing on the St. Lawrence River during the summer months, along with cooking and tending to her garden and raspberry bushes. She enjoyed making homemade raspberry pies for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley; 6805 US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or St. Mary’s Church; P.O. Box 187, Waddington, NY 13694. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.phillipsmemorial.com/p
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Susan G. Hotchkiss
pSUSAN G. HOTCHKISS HELMER Age 60, of Castile, died March 23, 2016 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw./ppShe was born May 18, 1955 in Warsaw, NY daughter of the late Charles and Leona Burr Hotchkiss. Sue was employed for 27 years as a receptionist for Champion Products in Perry. She enjoyed playing bingo and she loved to cook and bake for family and friends, especially at holiday time. Sue also was a devoted grandmother and loved spending time with all her grandchildren./ppSue was predeceased by her husband, Steven Helmer who died in 2001./ppSurviving are her children, Josh Helmer of Castile, Jeramie (Cheryl Kraft) Helmer of West Seneca, Pamela Helmer of Castile; her grandchildren, Roselyn Helmer, the late Riley Helmer, Bryce Helmer, Madelyn Helmer, Jayden Helmer, Alexis Murcin, Jacob Murcin, Hayden Murcin, Dylan Murcin; her siblings, Kay (Ed) McGrath of Warsaw, Judy (Bill) Shumaker of Warsaw, Robert (Alice) Hotchkiss of Delrio, TX, Marcy (Ray) Kolacinski of Palm Bay, FL; her in laws, Jim (Christine) Helmer of Florida, Randy (Lelani) Helmer of Castile, Dave (Cindy) Helmer of Warsaw, Kevin (Loretta) Helmer of Buffalo, Ellie Marble of Florida, Tracy Helmer of Warsaw; many nieces and nephews. She was the sister in law of the late Cindy Helmer./ppFriends may call Sunday, April 3 from 3 – 6 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where Sue’s funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 6 PM. Private burial will be in Warsaw Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com./p
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