Marjorie A. Hyde, 99, died October 12, 2018 at her home in Watertown. A funeral service at 1st Presbyterian Church will be announced and a full obituary will be published. Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown and online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Mark O. Darrah, 60, of Canton, died on Thursday, October 11, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was in the comfort of his home, where he was surrounded by his family.

Mark was born November 7, 1957 in Star Lake, New York, the son of Roger and Aletha Darrah. Mark enjoyed many cats (pumpkin), he loved hunting, was a member of the A and B Hunting Club, NASCAR, demolition derby’s and fishing.

He is survived by his life partner, Rocky Perry Martin; father, Roger (Becky) Darrah; son, Ernie Darrah; granddaughter, Charlotte Craig; brother, Wayne (Sue) Darrah; sister, Debra (Bernie) Corbine and several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Char’s Bar in Morley. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. Arrangements for Mark O. Darrah are under the care of the O’Leary Funeral Service of Canton.

Massena: Deborah A. Wagstaff, passed away Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, in Burlington, VT surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Calling hours for Deborah will be held Sunday Oct. 14, 2018 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday Oct. 15, 2018 at the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial will take place privately in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A full obit to follow.

Lucille R. Pike, 79, of 531 Francis St., Carthage died Thursday morning, October 11, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse where she has been a patient since August 27th.

Lucille was born on July 7, 1939 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Louis and Francesca (Manginelli) Genito. She attended schools in the Bronx. She married James Pike on July 20, 1957 in Carthage. She was employed at the former Gilbert’s Laundry and for many years worked in the cafeteria at Augustinian Academy. She was a tireless volunteer for St. James Church, the St. Joseph’s Workers and the St. James Fair.

She is survived by her husband: James Pike of Carthage, one daughter: Francesca Kuehnle of Carthage, a son and his wife: James and Yvonne Pike of Clayton; three grandchildren; Anthony Pike, Joseph Kuehnle and Rebecca Kuehnle; one sister: Madeline Tevere of California and her brother: Rev. Joseph Genito OSA of Pennsylvania.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 18 at St. James Catholic Church with her brother, Rev. Joseph Genito OSA officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Carthage. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 10:00-11:00am.

Memorials may be made to the St. James Church Capital Campaign, 327 West St., Carthage, NY 13619 or to Augustinian Academy, 317 West St. Carthage, NY 13619.

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

CROGHAN-Lloyd E. Zehr, 71, of Texas Road, passed peacefully during the early hours of Saturday, October 13, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Naumburg Mennonite Church with Jack Bushey, Pastor of New Life Fellowship, Beaver Falls, officiating. Calling hours are from 2– 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018 at the church. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory in lieu of flowers to Caring Friends of the Community, 11037 State Route 812, Croghan, NY 13327 or Mennonite Disaster Service, in C/O Lois Zehr, 6595 East Road Ext., Lowville, NY 13367. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jane; his children, Jeffrey and Michelle Zehr of Castorland; Greg and Samantha Zehr of Croghan; Sandra and Ryan Kreider of Kirkwood, PA; Christy and Wayne Spencer of Croghan; ten grandchildren, Jacob Zehr, Phillip Kreider, Eliana Kreider, Amanda Zehr, Andrew Zehr, Corban Kreider, Derrick Zehr, Tyler Zehr, Willard Spencer, Vera Spencer; his siblings, Pearl Zehr of Lowville, Alvin Zehr Jr. and his wife Irene; Adeline Knechtel of Mannsville, Eunice Gingerich of Lowville, Paul and Mary Zehr of Lititz, PA, Elizabeth and Roger Crassi of Clarence, NY, LeEtta and Albert Owens of Castorland, Lena Zehr of Lancaster, PA, Vera and Stan Ferguson of Cincinatti, OH, Mary and Maurice Graves of Castorland, Art and Jeanette Zehr of Illinois, David and Mary Zehr of Brewerton; a brother-in-law, Merle Roggie; sisters-in-law, Belva Zehr, Eileen Zehr, Pauline Zehr and Elma Zehr Ebersole; an uncle, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by a son Scott P. Zehr; two sisters, Ellen Martin Widrick, Beulah Roggie; four brothers, Richard, Kenneth, Mark and Joseph Zehr.

Lloyd was born on August 4, 1947 in Lowville, NY, a son of the late Alvin and Vera Moser Zehr and attended country school in Indian River and Beaver River Central School. He worked in the woods for his father. On March 31, 1967, he married Jane A. Waugh at Croghan Mennonite Church with his brother, Rev. Richard Zehr officiating. He then worked for Niles Farney Sr. at Farney Lumber Saw Mill in Lowville for four years. Since then, he has worked as a self-employed logger. Lloyd feels that he was the luckiest man to be able to work alongside his boys and grandchildren. Together with his family, he was a lifelong sugar maker. In 2006, Lloyd had the honor of being the Grand Marshall at the New York State Woodmen’s Field Days Parade in Boonville. He was an avid sports fan, especially the NY Giants. He enjoyed helping family, friends and neighbors, and following his grandchildren’s activities.

Condolences may be shared online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .

Massena: Deborah A. Wagstaff, passed away Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018 at University of Vermont Medical Center, in Burlington, VT surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Calling hours for Deborah will be held Sunday Oct. 14, 2018 from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday Oct. 15, 2018 at the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial will take place privately in Calvary Cemetery, Massena at the convenience of the family.

Deborah was born to the late John and Lucille (Pappineau) Crawford Sr. in Massena on May 22, 1951.

She attended Massena Schools and graduated from Massena High School in 1969. She was married to her late husband Glendon J. Wagstaff in 1971, they had two children together.

Deborah was a past member of the Massena Moose Lodge, AmVets Post # 4 Ladies Aux., Marine Corp League Aux. and Massena American Legion Post #79 Ladies Aux.

She is survived by two loving children, son Jody L. and wife Kristina of Auburndale, FL; daughter Carrie Stone and companion John O’Brien of Massena, NY and 7 step-children; Glendon Jr. of Texas, Judy and husband Ron MacDougall of Willsboro, Patrick and wife Marsha, Patricia and husband Leo Debien, Lori McGregor, Susan and husband Tom Larrow and Diane Kennedy all of Massena. Deb is also survived by numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be shared with Hospice & Palliative Care; 6805 US-11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or Massena Free Clinic for Adults; 139 Main St, Massena, NY 13662.

To express sympathy or share condolence and memories of Deb with the family, please visit www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Anna D. Gould, 94, longtime resident of Lorraine, passed early Friday morning October 12, 2018 at the Samaritan Keep Home in Watertown. There will be a 2:00 pm graveside service Tuesday Oct 16 in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, with Rev. Nancy Russell, pastor of the Lorraine United Methodist Church officiating. There are no calling hours.

Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home, Inc., Adams.

Born in Lorraine, NY, daughter of Wasyl and Tatiana (Kozushko) Demidow, she graduated from Adams High School.

She married Victor E. Gould of Lorraine on October 14, 1952 in the Adams United Methodist Church, with Rev. George Butler officiating. The couple farmed in Lorraine all their married life. She was employed at Pine Camp and later at General Telephone in Adams until the birth of their first daughter.

Following the death of her husband on December 5, 1999, she continued to live on the farm until 2007 when she moved to Sandy Creek, then to Samaritan Keep Home in 2013.

She is survived by one son Maurice V. Gould, Adams; two daughters Betty A. Gould, Lorraine, and Deborah E. Gould, Lacona; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by three brothers, John, Michael and Steve Demidow, and one sister Mary Banus.

Mrs. Gould was an outstanding cook, seamstress and gardener. Above all, she was a wonderful mom, sweet, kind and always there when you needed her.

She was a member of the Lorraine United Methodist Church.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Lorraine United Methodist Church, %Brenda Shelmidine, 22800 Co. Rt. 189, Lorraine, NY, 13659.

Condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com

Massena: Alice Balukjian, age 89, passed away on Friday morning, October 12, 2018 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Friends and family may be received on Monday October 15, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Massena with Mother Kathryan Boswel officiating. Interment will be to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Norfolk, NY.

Alice was born on July 5, 1929 in Lyon, France the daughter of Khosrov and Antamante (Betekjian) Balekdjian. She attended schools in Lyon, France. Alice helped her mother at home with sewing alterations. She married Sarkis Balukjian on September 14, 1948 in Lyon, France. Following her marriage, Alice came to the United States, and became a naturalized citizen, where she lived in Massena for the rest of her married life, raising her children and being a homemaker. She also helped as a seamstress at the family’s dry cleaning business, American Dry Cleaners, located in Massena. In her free time, Alice enjoyed square dancing with her friends. She also enjoyed tending to her garden, traveling the globe and actively participated in the Armenian Community Center cooking and sharing Armenian cuisine.

Alice is survived by her loving husband, Sarkis, her children, Sona and husband Raymond Larzelere of Clinton, NY; Gregory Balukjian of Massena, Lillian and husband Jeff Thompson of Westerville, OH; David Balukjian of Essex Junction, VT; two grandchildren, Brian Larzelere and wife Reginia and Sarah and husband Chris Wittekind, four great-grandchildren, Katherine and Isabel Wittekind, William and Cassandra Larzelere. Also surviving Alice, is one brother Michel Balekdjian and wife Catherine of Ocean, NJ and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Edward Balekdjian.

Alice will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Memorial contribution may be acknowledge with St. John’s Episcopal Church; 139 Main St, Massena, NY 13662. Family and friends are welcome to share condolence and memories of Alice by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Carolyn J. Crast, 62, of Adams, passed away on October 13, 2018 at her home where she had been under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and her family and longtime friend.

Born August 10, 1956 in Syracuse, she was a 1974 graduate of South Jefferson Central High School; she attended SUNY Oswego and subsequently earned an MSW (Master of Social Work) at Syracuse University.

During her 28 year career with Jefferson County Department of Social Services, she impacted the lives of many individuals in all age groups. As a case worker for DSS, she spoke fondly of her clients and took pleasure in both knowing and serving them.

Carolyn enjoyed travel with San Francisco, Utah, and Las Vegas among her favorites; she liked live music (especially Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp); she loved animals, shoe shopping, “The Walking Dead”, a good practical joke, and Aranciata (a drink she first discovered while in Italy).

Among her pet peeves were pokey drivers, slow customer service, Christmas lights displayed year round, strangers calling her “honey”, and all things ‘Donald’.

A self-acknowledged control freak and notorious procrastinator, Carolyn is most assuredly ticked-off about having to leave this life ahead of her schedule. Knowing her irrepressible tendency to march out of step, she is undoubtedly pleased this obituary colors outside the lines of normal.

Carolyn is survived by her mother, Evelyn Crast of Adams; siblings Jack (Denise) Crast of Owego, Kenneth (Susan) Crast of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Karen (Michael) Russell of Oswego; several nieces, extended family members, long time “bestie” Cathy Cahill of Watertown, and many other friends. She was predeceased by her father, Jack L. Crast, formerly of Sandy Creek.

A memorial gathering will be held on October 27, 2018 from 12 – 3:00pm at the Savory Downtown, in Watertown. There are no calling hours and burial will be private.

Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home Inc., Adams.

Contributions in her name may be made to the Jefferson County Hospice, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601 and the Watertown Urban Mission, 247 Factory St., Watertown, NY 13601.

We hate to see her go, but – as Carolyn would put it – “Let’s hit it”.

Condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com

NEW BREMEN - John H. Bruckman, formerly of the Dicob Road, died early Friday morning, October 12, 2018 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where he resided since 2015.

Mr. Bruckman was born on June 18, 1941 in Lowville the son of the late Jacob H. and Helen A. (Schneider) Bruckman. John attended school at a one room school house in Forest City, he went on to Beaver River High School. He owned and operated his father’s dairy farm on the Resha Road and also went to work for J.P. Lewis in Croghan. He retired as a machine operator for Interface Solutions in Beaver Falls in 2006.

John was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and target practice. He was a member of Lowville Fish & Game Club, and Beaver River Fish & Game Club. He enjoyed having Sunday morning coffee with his nephews, Steve Martin and Jeff Bruckman.

He is survived by his sisters, Helen (Larry) Brouty of Croghan; and his twin sister, Joyce Brouty of Beaver Falls; several nieces and nephews.

John is predeceased by his sisters, Mary (Robert) Martin, Shirley (Herbert) Branagan; and his brother-in-law, Richard Brouty.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, State Route 812, Croghan, with ministers of the church officiating.

John’s family would like to thank the nursing home 1st floor staff for their compassionate care.

An on-line message of condolence and sympathy may be made to: www.sundquistfh.com

OGDENSBURG-A Celebration of Life For Everett E. Wells, 86, of Ogdensburg, will be held at a date to be announced. Mr. Wells died on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Emergency Room after being stricken while working on their hunting land in Macomb.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.

There will be no public calling hours.

Everett E. Wells was born on April 25, 1932, in Canton, NY. He was the son of the late Everett and Doris (Chambers) Wells. He was a 1951 graduate of Canton High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957. On September 13, 1955, he married Lorraine LeBeau at the Notre Dame Church. Everette worked for the City of Ogdensburg as a Fireman for 30 years, retiring as a Captain in 1988. Everette was an avid Hunter and a member of the Rolling Ridge Hunting Club in Macomb, a member of the New Life Assembly of God in Ogdensburg and he was a member of the Ogdensburg and Canton Bridge Clubs where he rose to the rank of a Gold Life Master in Contract Bridge.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine Wells. He is survived by his children Andrew P. Wells and his wife JoAnn of Ogdensburg, Jeffery Wells and his wife Antoinette of Marcy, NY, Kathryn Farrell, and her husband Terrence of Delmar, NY and David Wells of Ogdensburg. He is survived by his brother; Cecil Wells of Rensselaer Falls, NY as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son Gregory Wells and his sister Betty Martin.

The Family of Everett E. Wells would like to thank Timothy Lalonde, Michael Sias, Chris Sherwin of the Morristown Fire Department and the Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad for their heroic and swift actions to bring Everette from the deep woods to medical attention.

Donations in Everett’s memory may be made to Seaway Youth For Christ 31 David Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

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

Frank S. Viscotha, 98, of Brownville, passed away Saturday morning, October 13, 2018, at Samaritan Keep Home where he had resided for six years.

Burial in Parrish Cemetery will be at his family’s convenience. There will be no calling hours or funeral and arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown.

Frank was born in Watertown on February 9, 1920, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Sconka Viscotha and he attended local schools. He entered the US Navy on January 29, 1942 and was honorably discharged on December 1, 1947. He married Rosemary C. Landry on December 23, 1949 in Brownville and she passed February 7, 2003.

Frank was a chipper and grinder at NY Airbrake. He was a former communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, Brownville and a current member of the American Legion in Croghan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing especially for trout, ATV’s and four-wheeling, and his son’s camp in Barnes Corners. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren and their families.

He is survived by his two sons, Frank J. and wife, Sheila M., Watertown and Danny S., Susanville, CA; his daughter, Linda A. Desrosier, Theresa; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by a grandson, Joseph M. Viscotha, along with four brothers and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers his family would like donations in his name to SPCA of Jefferson County, 25056 Water St., Watertown, NY 13601 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences to his family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Alberta Hirschey, 98; passed away peacefully Thursday at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego, NY. She was born in Beaver Falls, NY to the late Henry O. and Annetta (Coir) Saunders. Mrs. Hirschey has been a resident of Fulton since 2003. She was a licensed Beautician early on in her married life. She also worked several years at the Lewis County Clerks office. Mrs. Hirschey was of the Methodist faith. She was pre-deceased by her husband Raymond L. Hirschey in 1995 and daughter Meridth L. Izyk, her brother William Saunders, sisters Myrt Port and Themla Camidge. Mrs. Hirschey is survived by her children: Marcia (Howard) Higby of TN, and Peter Hirschey of Fulton, NY; her grandchildren: Cindy (Hector) Cortes, Theresa (Michael) Staley, Charles (Susan) Higby, John (Michelle) Izyk, Joanne Izyk, Cheryl Izyk and Cassandra (Chris) Jones, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be conducted in the summer of 2019 and burial will be held in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Naumburg, NY. The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the charity of one’s choice in her memory.

Funeral arrangements for Donald L. Griffith, 86, of Ogdensburg, are incomplete with LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.

Mr. Griffith died on Friday, October 12, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

A full obituary will be published when available.

Funeral arrangements for Linda R. Wesley, 68, of Gouverneur are incomplete with LaRue & PItcher Funeral Home. Mrs.Wesley died on October 12, 2018, at her home following a long illness and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley..

A full obituary will be published when available.

Susan J. (Barney) Burwell, 71, of Hermon, NY passed away on October 3rd 2018 surrounded by family. Susan was born May 9, 1947 to Mary and Malcolm Barney in Theresa, NY.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Gerald W. Burwell; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and (Linda) Barney; sister-in-law Susan Barney; Children: Johnathan and (Deborah) Bailey of San Antonio TX, Lindsay Burwell and (Jason LaCombe) of Ithaca NY, Christopher Burwell of San Antonio TX, and Andrew Burwell of Potsdam NY; grandchildren: Meaghan Bailey, Alexander Bailey, and Julianna Burwell; many nieces and nephews. Susan was predeceased by her parents and brother, John Barney.

Susan grew up in Hammond and Potsdam, NY and attended Potsdam High School (class of 1965). After Potsdam, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Social Sciences from SUNY Oneonta and was a member of the varsity softball team, varsity basketball team, and Alpha Delta Beta sorority, as well as Kappa Delta Pi educational honor sorority. She later obtained a Master’s degree in History from SUNY Potsdam.

She was a beloved teacher, professor and mentor to many students throughout her career at Indian River (7 years), Madrid-Waddington (35 years), and St. Lawrence University (30 years). Her support, nurturing personality and tenacious desire to advocate for students’ needs made her a trusted mentor. When not in the classroom, Susan could be found with her horses, in her gardens, restoring antiques, reading a good book, or discussing the world’s problems over a cup of coffee with friends. She was someone who always treated friends as close family members and will be dearly missed by all.

The family will host a celebration of life to be held in the spring. Susan’s remains will be interred at Ingham Cemetery, Hammond NY. Memorial contributions can be sent to Madrid Waddington Central School, Attn: Julie Bresett P.O. Box 67 Madrid, NY 13660, that will support a scholarship fund in memory of Sue.

Funeral services for Mildred G. Thompson, age 93 of Camillus and formerly of Heuvelton, will be held at 3:00pm on Tuesday (October 16, 2018) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. We will simply say a prayer (no minister) and maybe share some memories at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Heuvelton.

Calling hours for family and friends will be held from 2:00pm-3:00pm also on Tuesday prior to the service. Mrs. Thompson passed away at the St. Camillus Health Care Facility on Friday, October 12th.

Surviving are her children Vernon (Evelyn) Thompson of Dallas, TX; Selma (Sherman) Salmons of Syracuse; five grandchildren David & Steven Salmons, Bryan & Aaron Thompson & Yvonne Wolf; eight great-grandchildren, 1-great-great-granddaughter and her favorite niece Sheila Edgar of Heuvelton.

She was predeceased by her husband Elwyn “Sparky” Thompson, a sister Laura Sprowls and brother Edson King.

Mildred was born on February 7, 1925 in Ogdensburg NY, a daughter of the late Roy & Mabel (Tobin) King. She retired from Dairylea in 1983. Mildred enjoyed traveling, winters in Mission TX and spending time with her family. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Bessie B. Freeman, age 94 of Dexter; passed away peacefully at the Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown.

Bessie was born January 23, 1924 in Dexter, the daughter of Arthur and Lula B. Maxon Holloway. She graduated from Dexter High School.

She married Robert Freeman on May 14, 1944 in Dexter. Mr. Freeman passed away November 11, 2003. She was a homemaker who enjoyed listening to music, dancing and fishing.

Surviving are three children: Constance Mason of Dexter, Gale Freeman of Dexter, Dale and Lori Freeman of Dexter; along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters Etta Reed, Doris Marlowe, Violet Glawoski and Lula Holloway in infancy and a brother Carl Holloway.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter with Rev. Sally Buyea officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery. Calling hours will be one hour prior to the funeral. Donations may be made to the SPCA. Online condolences may be sent to dexterfuneralhome.com.

Joanne Sheldon, age 74, died Oct. 6, 2018, at Holy Family Hospice, Cleveland. Ohio. She was the daughter of Lyman and Mary Sheldon, Copenhagen NY, sister to Julie Salatti Oswego NY, Joyce Peebles Harrisville NY and James Sheldon (deceased)of Copenhagen NY. After graduating from Copenhagen Central School, Joanne became a member of the Sisters of St Joseph in Ogdensburg NY (1961-79). She taught in diocesan schools and then received her RN and directed the Sisters’ Infirmary. After leaving the convent, she continued to minister as a hospice nurse, serving at Connecticut Hospice, the first in the US. She earned her MSN in Nursing Education (St. Joseph College, Standish, Maine) and M.ED. in Adult Learning Development (Cleveland State Univ.). She worked at Cleveland Clinic Hospice, New Life Hospice, and retired from Hospice of the Western Reserve in 2009. An esteemed hospice educator, she was published in professional journals, taught internationally and at Cleveland State Univ. In retirement, Joanne received certification from the John Carroll Univ. Ignatian Spirituality Institute. She provided retreats and spiritual direction to homebound elderly and thru Ignatian Volunteer Corps. She was an Associate Member of the Sisters of Notre Dame, a creative quilter and an avid reader. Services to be held at a later date in Ohio. Donations can be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

Barbara A. Williams, 79, of 303 William St. Watertown, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the home of her son and daughter in law in Marietta, NY where she was under the care of Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.

The funeral service will be held 4 P.M. Thursday, October 18th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown. Calling hours will precede the service from 2 to 4 P.M. at the funeral home.

She will be cremated following the services and burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery.

Barbara was born on February 21, 1939 in Murrysville, PA, daughter of Russell and Margaret Anne (Morehead) Tomer. She graduated from Franklin High School and following school married Hector J. Williams on February 16, 1962 in Watertown. The couple resided in Watertown where she began to volunteer at the Watertown American Red Cross and later became an administrative assistant. She then went onto to work as an administrative assistant for the North Country Foundation where she retired in 1999.

Her husband worked over 40 years at New York Air Brake and upon their retirement, the couple began volunteering for Meals on Wheels. She was very active in the Watertown American Legion Auxiliary where she held various positions and was former president of the auxiliary. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, dancing, walking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Among her survivors are her beloved husband Hector J. Williams, Watertown, two sons and a daughter law, Dale H. and Katrina D. Williams, Marietta, NY, Dean C. Williams, Sarasota, FL; a daughter, Diana A. Williams, Canandaigua, NY; seven grandchildren, Lindsey, Zach, Cory, Amanda, Joshua, Tyler & Haden; three great grandchildren, Kenny, Lucy and John; a sister and brother in law, Alice and John Ainsworth, PA, nieces and nephews.

A sister, Eileen and and four brothers, Lawrence, Delmar, Glenn and Tommy all predeceased her.

Donations may be made to your local Meals On Wheels or the American Heart Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com