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James Russell “Rocky” Maloy

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James Russell “Rocky” Maloy, 75, of Keyes Rd., died at his lifelong home on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Born to Robert William and Laura Harris Maloy on December 9, 1942. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his two sons Brian and Brad, and his daughter Linda Maloy Groff (Sean). He is also survived by two step-children, Joseph Ellis and Anna Claire Ellis and five grandchildren, Diana and Jacob Maloy (Brian); Eric Maloy (Brad); and Zachary and Maximilian Ellis (Joseph). He is survived by three sisters, Evelyn Brand, Watertown, Margaret Dutton, Oregon and Helen Fuhrman (Richard), Theresa; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Douglas, William, Walter and Carl and two sisters, Julia Dougal and Ethel DePalma.

Russell married Nancy Ann Smiley in 1968 and the marriage ended with her death in 1978. He married Joan M. Ellis in 1980.

Russell attended local schools starting out in the one room school house on the Halls Corners Road. He graduated from Indian River Central High School in 1962. He purchased the family farm in 1967 and continued with farming for many years. He also was employed by Agway in Evans Mills, the Township of Antwerp and the Indian River Central School District from which he retired in 2001.

Calling hours will be 1-4 pm Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Frederick Bros. Funeral Home, Theresa, NY. Respecting Russell’s wishes there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations be made to Hospice of Jefferson County whose care allowed Russell to remain at home in his final days; any charity supporting Alzheimer’s research; or a charity of personal choice.

Condolences may be made online at www.frederickbrosfuneralhome.com.


Elwood N. “Duke” Snider

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Elwood N. “Duke” Snider, 81 of Dexter, passed away January 11, 2018 at Summit Village, Watertown where he had been a patient since December 28, 2017.

Duke was born February 9, 1936 in Oswegatchie, NY the son of George and Nettie Stevens Snider. He graduated from Clifton-Fine High School.

Duke worked at J & L. Mines in Star Lake, worked on the Seaway driving truck, was a New York State Trooper until he retired. Duke was a car salesman at Quick Motors and then worked security at NYS Supreme Court in Watertown.

He married Sally A. Clark on April 21, 1957 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Dexter. The couple lived in Dexter all their married lives.

Duke was a member of Lil Angels Snowmobile Club, Watertown Elks. He played softball for over 31 years and umpired softball for many years.

He is survived by his wife Sally, a daughter Julie (Randy) Dumas of Calcium and a son Kevin (Diane) Snider of Rensselaer, NY. Grandchildren include: Christopher Snider of Dexter, Chelsea (James) Hanks of Kentucky, and Caitlin Snider of Rennselaer, NY and Patrick Snider of Rennselaer, NY. He also has five great grandchildren and two brothers: Robert Snider of Nashville, TN and Richard Snider of Munnsville, NY.

He was predeceased by a brother George and a sister Grace VanVoorhis.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter. Burial will be in the spring at Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM. Donations may be made to ones’ choice. Online condolences may be made at dexterfuneralhome.com.

Anthony J. Judware

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Massena: Anthony J. Judware, age 95 of County Route 43 Louisville, passed away at his home on January 11, 2018. Friends and family may be received on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-8 pm at Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday Jan. 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in the spring.

Anthony was born on October 7, 1922 in Bangor, NY, the son of Henry and Mildred (Oakes) Judware.

He married Gladys O’Brien on April 28, 1943 at St. Joseph’s Church in Malone; Mrs. Judware predeceased him on May 5, 2002. He joined the U. S. Army station in Papua New Guinea, and upon discharge he went to work for Hyde Pluming in Saranac Lake until he moved to Massena in 1950. He worked at ALCOA as a pipefitter for many years before going to work for GM Powertrain. He worked there for 28 years as a pipe fitter, retiring on July 1, 1986.

Anthony and his late wife loved to camp, and he was a charter member of the Eskimo Chapter of the Empire State Travel Trailer Camping Club. Their favorite campgrounds were Coles Creek State Park and Fish Creek State Park, and they wintered in Florida for 15 years. Anthony enjoyed traveling the country but loved the Adirondack Mountains most of all.

At one time, he was a member of the VFW, and in younger years he enjoyed bowling in leagues. He could fix just about anything and spent many happy hours of his retirement puttering on projects around the house. Family was most important to him, and he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, rarely missing a concert, game, or special event.

He is survived by two daughters, Toni and Jerry Shaw of Norfolk, and Peggy Judware and partner Mark Mitchell of Ogdensburg; seven grandchildren, Shelley and husband Jason Howard, Bobbie Paquin-Reese and husband Josh, Cora and husband Dean Meloney, Jason Shaw and partner Rachael Beckstein, Kyle and wife Bethany Coffin, Tyler and wife Alicia Coffin, and Abbi Coffin and partner Hector Hernandez; five great grandchildren, Jake, CJ, Parker, Makenna, and Q; and three great great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Wayne, and three sisters, Shirley, Sandra and Jean, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant son, Anthony Joseph, his daughter Donna and son in-law Robert Paquin; and brothers, Lloyd, Woody, Roger, Ronald, Willis, Gary.

Anthony was a communicant of St. Mary’s Parish, and was an usher and altar server at daily Mass. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Doris Dusharm

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Doris Dusharm, age 101, passed away at her home Saturday, November 13, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Frary Funeral Home in Harrisville.

Abram N. Allen

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Calling Hours for Abram N. Allen, 75, of Sandy Creek, who died January 3, will be held on Saturday, January 20, from 11 am - 12 pm, at Sandy Creek First Baptist Church, 1984 Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek. A Funeral Service and gathering will follow. For more info, photos or to sign the guest book, please visit www.kruegerfh.com

Connie Elaine Losey

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GOUVERNEUR — Connie Elaine Losey, age 69, of Gouverneur, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 11:00am-1:00pm at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Her funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Beth Quick officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Connie was born on May 25, 1948 in Potsdam to the late Frances and Dorothy (Sharlow) Wood. She attended the Canton Central School and married Daniel Losey on January 6, 1968 in Canton.

Mrs. Losey was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, sledding, swimming, dancing, country music, gambling and gardening. She was also an avid cat lover.

Her survivors include her husband, Daniel; three children, Daniel L. Losey, Jr., Andrew L. Losey and his wife, Julie and Norma Jean Phillips and her husband, John; a sister, Angela Wood; and 3 grandchildren, Kirsten Allie, Logan Jon and Alea. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Carol Wood.

Connie is predeceased by a brother, Kenny Wood and a sister, Allie Marie Wood.

Donations in memory of Connie may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 US Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Maryln M. “Lil” Roberts

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CARTHAGE — Maryln M. “Lil” Roberts, 84, died Saturday morning, January 13, 2018 at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2017 from 3-6 PM at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. A Funeral Service will immediately follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 6 PM. Condolences may be made online at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.

Sandy Surace

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Sandy Surace, 73, of 24763 Hinds Road, Watertown, passed January 11, 2018 at the Samaritan Medical Center.

Calling hours will be 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 18 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 19 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Born on June 8, 1944 in Watertown, daughter of Edwin and Helen Daines Madill, she graduated from WHS.

During her early years she was a waitress at Enrico’s Restaurant on Public Square in Watertown where she met Dominic Surace of Herrings, whom she married on January 8, 1965 in the Town of Watertown.

She then worked for the NY Telephone Co. as a switchboard operator with her mother, she was a waitress for many years at Longway’s Diner and she was most proud of her ten years of service as a service hostess at Nice N Easy on Rt. 342 in Watertown.

She was a former member of the Town of Watertown Fire Department Auxiliary, Watertown American Legion Auxiliary, and member of the Eagles Club. She was an avid Jeff Gordon fan and loved watching NASCAR. She was very involved in the local dirt racing scene, she enjoyed making crafts out of wood and crocheting. Most of all she loved her dogs over the years just like they were her kids.

Among her survivors are her three children and their spouses, David S. Surace and his companion, Clare Baker, Watertown, Patti and Patrick Labiendo, LaFargeville, James and Elaine Surace, Carthage, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Kristine and Angelo Augustine and their children, Kassandra and Katie, Brett Surace, Lindsay, Lauren and Logan Labiendo, a sister, Barbara Mattis of Maryland and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband Dominic Surace who passed on March 1, 1997, her parents, a brother, Richard Madill and brother in law, Ronald Mattis.

Donations in memory of Sandy may be sent to the Jefferson County Office for the Aging C/O Jefferson County Treasurer 175 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com


Sandra Ruth Johnston

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Johnson City, NY — Sandra Ruth Johnston, 70, passed away on January 11, 2018 at Susquehanna Nursing & Rehab Center in Johnson City, NY. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Earl Henry Johnston.

She had a passion for riding horses, her motorcycle and playing sports. She loved watching Mets/Giants games and John Wayne movies. She loved listening to country music and Elvis. Most importantly, Sandy loved her family, NOTHING meant more to her. Regardless of how badly she was feeling, when her family arrived she was all smiles. Her sense of humor and love for life brightened our darkest days. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, her laughter was contagious and would light up the room.

Sandra is survived by her five children: Earl Johnston Jr., William (Jessica) Johnston, Tammy (Joshua) Patton, Kimberly Bancroft and Travis (Rachel) Johnston; four step children: Barbara Sellick, James (Janice) Johnston, Irene (John) Pendleton, Neskie (Leslie) Johnston. She is also survived by four sisters, one brother, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Susquehanna Nursing for their love and care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Monday January 15, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. Her funeral services will be held on Tuesday , January 16 at 12 Noon at New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Interment will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. To leave a special message for the family, please visit NewComerAlbany.com.

Anthony J. Judware

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Massena: Anthony J. Judware, age 95 of County Route 43 Louisville, passed away at his home on January 11, 2018. Friends and family may be received on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday Jan. 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in the spring.

Anthony was born on October 7, 1922 in Bangor, NY, the son of Henry and Mildred (Oakes) Judware.

He married Gladys O’Brien on April 28, 1943 at St. Joseph’s Church in Malone; Mrs. Judware predeceased him on May 5, 2002. He joined the U. S. Army station in Papua New Guinea, and upon discharge he went to work for Hyde Pluming in Saranac Lake until he moved to Massena in 1950. He worked at ALCOA as a pipefitter for many years before going to work for GM Powertrain. He worked there for 28 years as a pipe fitter, retiring on July 1, 1986.

Anthony and his late wife loved to camp, and he was a charter member of the Eskimo Chapter of the Empire State Travel Trailer Camping Club. Their favorite campgrounds were Coles Creek State Park and Fish Creek State Park, and they wintered in Florida for 15 years. Anthony enjoyed traveling the country but loved the Adirondack Mountains most of all.

At one time, he was a member of the VFW, and in younger years he enjoyed bowling in leagues. He could fix just about anything and spent many happy hours of his retirement puttering on projects around the house. Family was most important to him, and he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, rarely missing a concert, game, or special event.

He is survived by two daughters, Toni and Jerry Shaw of Norfolk, and Peggy Judware and partner Mark Mitchell of Ogdensburg; seven grandchildren, Shelley and husband Jason Howard, Bobbie Paquin-Reese and husband Josh, Cora and husband Dean Meloney, Jason Shaw and partner Rachael Beckstein, Kyle and wife Bethany Coffin, Tyler and wife Alicia Coffin, and Abbi Coffin and partner Hector Hernandez; five great grandchildren, Jake, CJ, Parker, Makenna, and Q; and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Wayne, and three sisters, Shirley, Sandra and Jean, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant son, Anthony Joseph, his daughter Donna and son in-law Robert Paquin; and brothers, Lloyd, Woody, Roger, Ronald, Willis, Gary.

Anthony was a communicant of St. Mary’s Parish, and was an usher and altar server at daily Mass. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Erwin J. Duvall Sr.

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Lisbon: Erwin J. Duvall Sr., age 85, passed away January 5, 2018 after a short illness at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. Calling hours for Erwin will be held Friday January 19, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. until the time of the Memorial service at 6:00 P.M. at the Phillips Memorial Home, Waddington with Pastor Donna Fitchette officiating. A graveside service will be held later in the spring at the convenience of the family. Erwin graduated from Waddington High School, took over the family farm for a period of time, had worked on the Seaway and at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, and later retired from farming. Erwin enjoyed softball, gardening, playing horseshoes, fishing with the kids, and spending time with his grandchildren. Erwin is survived by his wife Brenda Joyce (Bice), sister Jean Streeter, his children Nancy and Mark Lizon (CA), Erwin James “Jimmy” Duvall and Debra Stephens (OK), Paul Duvall and Susan Marlowe, Lynn Erikson (OH), Wayne Morrow and Diana Drohn (OH), Wendy and Russell Chevrier, James and Robin McGaw, Stacey and Charles Palmer (MO), Edward McGaw, Jodi and Jerry Parmeter. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Erwin was predeceased by his parents James, and Hazel Duvall, a sister Hilda Murray, three brother in-laws, and a nephew. Erwin was previously married to Shirley Martin, and Linda (Parmeter) Hicks who predeceased him. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be shared with the Ronald McDonald House; 1100 East Genesee Street Syracuse, New York, 13210, or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences and memories may be shared with the Duvall family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com.

Gerald L. “Jerry” LeClair, Sr.

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Fowler — Gerald L. “Jerry” LeClair, Sr., 74, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home.

There are no funeral services and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Jerry was born in Plattsburgh on June 13, 1943, the son of Lawrence and Louise Flora LeClair.

He attended schools in the Newcomb area and married Marla (Raven) Reddick on September 12, 1964.

Jerry worked construction and retired as a shift foreman from Gouverneur Talc Company.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building houses, and tinkering on cars.

Jerry is survived by his wife Marla, his daughters Christine and JerryDeon of Potsdam, Diane and Tom Hadfield of Harrisville, sons Mark and Irma Reddick of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Scott Reddick, of Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, his mother Lousie LeClair and sister Bonnie Norton, both of Queensbury, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son Gerald L. “Jerry” LeClair Jr., a brother Lester LeClair, and his father Lawrence.

Nora J. “Jeanie” Aldridge

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GOUVERNEUR — Nora J. “Jeanie” Aldridge, age 71, of Gouverneur, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Gouverneur Hospital.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Her funeral service will be on Friday, January 19th at 10:00am at the funeral home with Kara Whitford officiating. Burial will follow at East Riverside Cemetery.

Nora was born on February 14, 1946 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Clair W. and Ruth E. (House) Reynolds. She graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1964. Nora married Arnold D. Aldridge on August 22, 1964 at the Gouverneur United Methodist Church with Rev. Stanley Brown officiating. Arnold passed away on September 29, 2001.

Jeanie was a homemaker. She was a member of the Edwards Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed working on puzzles, fill-ins, watching soap operas, listening to music, her diet Pepsi and munchos and being with her grandchildren.

Surviving is a son and his companion, Douglas J. Aldridge and Shauntee June of Gouverneur; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn J. and Dale Barker of Edwards; two brothers, Charles Reynolds and Joel and Norma Reynolds both of Gouverneur; two sisters, Gloria Youngs of Edwards and Clarine and Gaylord Kerr of Oswegatchie; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Jeanie is predeceased by her husband; a son, Arnold D. Aldridge Jr.; three brothers, Kenneth, Adelbert and John Reynolds; and a sister, Carolyn Hubbard.

Donations may be made in Jeanie’s memory to: Believe NNY, P.O. Box 293, Colton, NY 13625.

Doris Dusharm

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Doris Dusharm, age 101, of Harrisville, NY, passed away at her home Saturday, January 13, 2018. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Frary Funeral Home in Harrisville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 18th, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Ploof and Rev. John Putney concelebrating. Burial will be in Harrisville Cemetery in the spring. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.

Mrs. Dusharm is survived by her son, Paul and his wife, Macel, Harrisville; two daughter-in-laws, Shirley Dusharm, of Harrisville, and Sandra Brown, and her husband, Allen, also of Harrisville; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dusharm was predeceased by two sons, Barry and Bruce; two daughters, Jean and Joan; and one sister, Violet Brothers.

Doris was born on August 31, 1916 in the Town of Diana, the daughter of James and Hazel Mercel Moroughan. She worked at St. Regis Paper Mill in Harrisville for four years. She also cleaned homes and watched children until her retirement. She married Vern Dusharm on January 11, 1936 in Watertown, NY. Vern passed away October 24, 1971.

She was a member of the East Pitcairn Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed playing cards at Harrisville Courts every Saturday. She also delivered Meals on Wheels. She was a former Lewis County senior citizen of the year.

Donations may be made in Mrs. Dusharm’s memory to the East Pitcairn Wesleyan Church.

Jane “Jenny” Tufo

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Jane “Jenny” Tufo, 91, of Barben Ave., Watertown, passed January 14, 2018 at her home where she was surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 14, 1926 in Watertown, daughter of Alfred and Rose(Gross) Giordanelli. She attended Watertown schools and worked at Olga Knitting Mill in her younger years.

She then married the love of her life Bernard “Benny” Tufo on October 23, 1949 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Following their marriage, after Benny served in the Army and was a city police officer, their dream of being restaurateurs became a reality. The couple owned and operated Benny’s Steakhouse for 52 years.

She and her husband were also communicates of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Jenny enjoyed life to the fullest and always wanted to help other people before herself.

She is survived by her five loving children, Bernard “Bernie” and Renee Tufo Jr., Sammy Tufo and his companion Lisa Couture, Michael and Jeanne Tufo, Karen and Jasper Grant and Joey Tufo; eight grandchildren, Michael Tufo, Billy Tufo, Bridget Tufo Smith, Vincenzo Tufo, Ben and Gina Tufo, Emily Rae Tufo, Erin Jane Tufo, and Jessica Dobson-Tufo ; five great grandchildren, Nicholas, Garrett and Gavin Tufo and Addison and Ainsley Smith; four sisters, Barbara Giordanelli, Mary Gaus, Anne Marie Granetz, Grace Flynn and her brother, Frank Giordanelli, a brother in law, Sam Tufo and three sisters in law, Carol Tufo, Dora Berkman, Joanne Jones and several nieces and nephews.

Her beloved husband Benny Tufo Sr., passed June 29, 1997, a granddaughter, Lisa Mae, two brothers, Michael and Joseph Giordanelli, three sisters, Theresa Giordanelli Delaney, Lucy Majo and Louise Devine, and a brother in law, Jerry Tufo all died before her.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, Watertown.

There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be said 11 a.m. Thursday, January 18 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating.

Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in the spring.

Donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com


Patricia M. Sullivan

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STAR LAKE – Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia M. Sullivan, 86, a resident of Star Lake, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church, Oswegatchie Trail, Star Lake. Burial will be at St. Hubert’s Catholic Cemetery in the Spring. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at French Family Funeral Home, 4159 State Highway 3, Star Lake NY.

Mrs. Sullivan passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Patricia M. Sullivan was born March 17, 1931 in Niagara Falls, NY. She was the daughter of Percy and Maeford (Vorce) Delosh. She was united in marriage to J. Bruce Sullivan on December 27, 1948. He preceded her in death May 4, 1995.

A consummate mother and homemaker, “Grandma Pat” was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was most famous for her home-made donuts, bread, and spaghetti. Many a year would find her children, and then her grandchildren, over to her house to grab a quick snack after school. This brought her great joy, as did making fudge, cookies, baked beans, and assorted goodies at Christmas time.

Pat had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of St. Hubert’s Church, and in later years, participated in Sunday morning Mass in the privacy of her own home. In earlier years, she was very involved in the Mervin Eno American Legion, Post 1539, Benson Mines. She was President of that Auxiliary from 1995 until 1999.

She was predeceased by her parents, Percy and Maeford Delosh; a brother, William Delosh; a sister, Jean Kelly; a brother, Gerald (Ton) Delosh, a sister, Eileen (George) Andrikut, a great-granddaughter and a great-grandson.

Pat is survived by seven children; daughter, Nancy (Harold, Jr.) Pickering, Star Lake; son, Bruce J. Sullivan, Canton NY; daughters, Sandra Sullivan, Flat Rock, NC; Mary Lynn (Scot) Fraser, Star Lake, Patricia (Richard) Lake, Morristown, NY; son, Donald J. (Judy) Sullivan, Star Lake, daughter Shirley Sullivan (Donald Wayering), Oswegatchie; two brothers, Robert (Linda) Delosh, TN, and Percy Frederick (Ruth) Delosh, Massena, NY. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Star Lake Rescue Squad, 4078 State Hwy 3, Star Lake NY 13690.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Rogers

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Clayton;Mrs. Mary Ellen Rogers, 87, of East Line Road, died Saturday, Jan. 13th, at her residence, where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Her Funeral Service will be held at 1pm, Wednesday, January 17th, at The Agape House, the former LaFargeville Methodist Church, with Pastor Donna Fitchette officiating. A Spring Burial will be in Clayton Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.

Mary Ellen was born on February 13th, 1930, in Syracuse, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Soule. She graduated from Central High School in Syracuse at the top of a class of 600 students.

She married George C. Rogers on March 31st, 1950 in Central Square. The newly married couple moved to the family farm in Clayton to begin their life together and raise a family. Mr. Rogers died September 10th, 1986, at age 59.

Mary Ellen was a wife and mother first and foremost, finding her greatest joy in being around her children and grandchildren. As the children got older she worked for eight years as a waitress at the C-Way Restaurant, and then at Graphic Controls from 1974 until retiring in 1992. She also loved to read, a passion that developed as a young girl, spending entire days at the Syracuse Library. In her later years, sitting on her back porch watching nature was something that brought her great solace.

Surviving are six children, Mike (Debbie) and Ken (Lorraine), both of Clayton, Lonnie (Kim) of Pillar Point, Patricia LeConey and her companion Joe Favret of Clayton, Marcia and her companion Shannon Simmons of Clayton, and Barbara (Dean) Morrow of LaFargeville; 18 grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; a son-in-law, Dennis Bitteker; two brothers, Edward Coyea of Syracuse, and Howard Lowe of California; nieces and nephews.

One daughter Linda Bitteker, and one brother Gene Lowe, died before her.

Donations can be made in her name to the Omar United Methodist Church, Rt. 180 or the Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham Street Rd., Watertown, N.Y. 13601.

Condolences can be made at trjetty.com

Maryln M. “Lil” Roberts

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CARTHAGE—Maryln M. “Lil” Roberts, 84, formerly of 10 South Main Street, died Saturday morning, January 13, 2018 at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown.

Maryln was born on March 5, 1933 in Westchester, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Roy Edward & Edna Frances (Johnson) Yelle. She graduated from Glen Park School in 1952.

She was employed by Bomax Manufacturing, Watertown, for 31 years, before retiring in 2004. After her retirement, she worked for the Carthage School District as a School Bus Aide.

She and her late husband, Mr. Roberts, were life members of the Carthage American Legion, Bassett-Baxter Post #789, as well as the Carthage Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dionne-Rumble Post #1227. Her husband James was a Past Commander of the Carthage American Legion and served two years as Sergeant at Arms. Maryln also served in the Community Action Planning Council.

On September 2nd, 1951 she married James Norman Roberts at the Brownville Methodist Church. They were members of the Carthage United Methodist Church over 50 years. Maryln was very active in her church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting the elderly at the local nursing home. She was an avid walker, walking all over Carthage. She loved to play miniature golf and attending family gatherings. She was a genuinely happy, fun-loving person and a great pleasure to be around.

She is survived by two daughters, Jaime of Milton Vermont; Judy and her husband James Harper of Carthage; four sons and their wives, Jon and Kimberly of Adams Center; Joey and Lois of Lowville; Jeff and Janelle of Powell, Tennessee; and Jay and Robin of Knoxville, Tennessee. Also surviving are two brothers, Carlton “Corky” Yelle of Adams Center; Gary Yelle of Florida; a sister, Doris McAdam of Watertown; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Maryln is predeceased by a son, James Jr., who died in 1975; two sisters, Joyce Varnedoe and Betti Yelle; and a brother Robert Yelle.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 3-6 PM at Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. A funeral service will immediately follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 6 PM with the Rev. Frances K. Hemstreet officiating. Burial will be held in the spring in Fairview Cemetery, Carthage.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany NY 12205.

Condolences in Maryln’s memory can be made online at www.lundyfuneralhome.com.

Irene M. Petrie

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Irene M. Petrie, 91, of Cocoa, Florida passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 while resting. She was born 12/12/26 in Watertown, NY. She moved to Syracuse, NY where she worked at several places including Bresee Chevrolet and then retired from Chrysler Corporation. She was a very gentle, kind, and loving person who enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She was predeceased by her husband: Bernard Petrie; siblings: Beryl Dennis, Melvin/Kay Dixon, Raymond/Elsie Dixon, and Frank Dixon. She will be mourned by her remaining symblings: Robert Dixon of Watertown and Jane Dixon of Sarasota, FL; Children: Gwen Gillen-Cocoa, FL; Glenn/Pat Rheaume-Liverpool. NY; Marcel/Josie Rheaume-Rockledge, FL; and Goldie Wombacker-Brewerton, NY; Stepchildren: Bonnie/Bill Keller; Tammy/Danny Davis; and Cheryl Petrie all of Watertown, NY; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No public services. She will be placed in Rodman Cementary with her loving husband in the spring.

Merle J. (Pete) Fiske

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Merle J. (Pete) Fiske, 87, of Brasher Falls, passed away peacefully on January 14th at home, surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born in Parishville, NY, to Merle and Julia (Flint) Fiske on August 1, 1930. He grew up helping to run his mother and father’s country store but loved animals and always knew he wanted to be a farmer, getting his first Jersey calf as a young boy. A large flock of hens soon followed, housed in a barn his oldest brother helped him build. Always an entrepreneur and savvy businessman, he was shipping eggs to Boston before he was even in high school, a venture that whetted his appetite to be self employed.

An independent-minded and self-confident boy, he announced to his mother at a very young age that he would no longer be known as “Little Merle,” and should henceforth be called “Pete.“ Though the only child of his parents’ union, he grew up in a happy, blended family, surrounded by six older, doting siblings, the children of his parents’ first marriages.

He attended Parishville-Hopkinton High School, making the varsity baseball team in 8th grade, playing shortstop. He graduated in 1948 as valedictorian of his class and continued his education at Canton Agriculture and Technical Institute, where he majored in poultry science and was captain of the college baseball team.

Shortly after graduation from college, and upon the death of his father, he and his mother took over running his family’s store on Route 11B between Potsdam and Hopkinton. On November 4th, 1950, in the Methodist church in Potsdam, NY, he married Lila Monica, daughter of Eddie and Dorothy Monica of Nicholville, NY. They had met at the start of 9th grade, when Lila first enrolled as a new student at his school, and he often said that he knew he would marry her the first time he saw her. He was drafted into the Army in 1952, during the Korean War, and was stationed for two years in Erlangen, Germany as part of the postwar Allied occupation forces. He achieved the rank of Corporal and served as a driver and surveyor with an artillery battery of the U.S. Seventh Army. After he was honorably discharged in 1954, he and his wife purchased a former dairy farm in Brasher Falls, which they developed into a commercial poultry farm, while also raising a large flock of sheep. As a young man, he continued to play baseball for various town teams, and for many years afterwards, former teammates and competitors would remark what a great shortstop he had been, something of which he was always very proud.

While establishing his farm, he also worked as a surveyor on the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, and later worked for a time at Reynolds Metals in Massena. He sold eggs commercially to many stores, restaurants, hospitals and wholesalers in the area, managing a weekly delivery route by himself. He was an early and ongoing supporter of Tri-Town Minor Hockey, both financially and as a parent of three sons who all played the sport. He rarely missed a son’s game, and he frequently drove players to games near and far across northern New York and into Canada.

With the help of his wife and three sons, he also raised corn and other crops and operated a two-acre, pick-your-own strawberry field up until the 1980s. He worked for several years as a substitute rural letter carrier in North Lawrence, while continuing to farm, and ended poultry farming in the late 1980s to become a full-time rural letter carrier in Brasher Falls, retiring from the U.S. Postal Service in 1996. Long after retirement, he continued to garden and to raise sheep, maintaining a flock of 80 to 100 head well into his 80s, aided by his capable llama Carlos.

He enjoyed trout fishing, vegetable gardening, reading and sports, and he especially enjoyed following Saint Lawrence Men’s Hockey, he and his wife Lila receiving the Friend of the Year Award in 2010 from the Friends of St. Lawrence Hockey. He was particularly fond of dogs, and had a series of loyal canine companions throughout his life, including his boyhood German Shepherd “Ace,” a few Cocker Spaniels, a Border Collie, a Beagle, three Lhasa Apsos, and later in life, a series of three Doberman Pinschers. He was gregarious by nature and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances from all walks of life. A great raconteur, he was able to see the humor in daily life, and he loved a good story.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lila, and their three sons: Kevin of Winthrop, NY; Kelly of Interlaken, NY; and Kyle of Rockport, MA; as well as by his grandchildren Emily (Todd) Kimble of Waddington, NY, and Andrew Fiske, of Winthrop; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sisters Beulah (Peggy) Fiske, Adelaide Campbell, and Edwina Elek, and by his brothers Bob Dougan, Bill Dougan and Tom Dougan.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 17th, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, with funeral services held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Potsdam, NY, or to the Tri-Town Rescue Squad.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com

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