Rosalie K. Young, 79, of Erie Street in Watertown, passed away on February 24, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center.

Mrs. Young was born in Watertown on August 13, 1939, daughter of Curtis and Elizabeth Jeffery Mayne. She graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy and the IHC conservatory of music in 1957, where she was a magnificent member of the choir. In 1966, she graduated from Mercy School of Nursing. She also attended the Dealing School of Music as a young woman. Mrs. Young was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 48 years at Mercy Hospital until the hospital closed. She then was employed with the Renal Care of Northern New York.

On April 20, 1958, she married Roger Pitcher at St. Patrick’s Church, the couple were divorced in 1975. On August 30, 1975, she married Harold “Jim” Young at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Elmer officiating. Mr. Young died April 18, 2004.

Mrs. Young was a communicant of Holy Family Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post # 61, where her husband, Jim Young, was the Past Post Commander. She enjoyed going to the casino, comedy clubs and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her children; sons, Donald (Victoria) Pitcher, Sackets Harbor, Rick Monaco, Arizona, Kevin (Gisella) Young, Rochester, step-son, Kenneth (Tracy) Young, Watertown, daughters, Roberta Pitcher Randall and her companion Bruce Toher, FL, Stephanie Pitcher, Watertown, Della Pitcher and her companion Arthur Beardmore, Watertown, step-daughters, Karen Aubrey, Florida, Kim Clark, Watertown, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, brothers, Curtis “Spike” (Evelyn) Mayne, Panama City, FL, Russell ( Donna) Mayne, Watertown, Dana (Jessica) Mayne, Cape Vincent, sister, Marilyn (George) Nugent, Watertown.

Calling hours will be Friday from 4-7pm at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am at Holy Family Church with Reverend Steven Murray officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post #61 immediately following the burial. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Precious Blood Monastery, 400 Pratt Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

NORFOLK—Arrangements for 57 year old Stephen J. Clemmo, a resident of 69 West Main Street, Norfolk, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk. Mr. Clemmo passed away unexpectedly Monday morning at his home. A complete obituary will be available when finalized. The Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk is serving the family of Stephen J. Clemmo.

CASTORLAND – Douglas Edward Herzig, 67, of Artz Road, passed away Monday evening, February 25, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family under the care of Lewis County Hospice.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., with Pastor Bruce Lyndaker, brother-in-law, officiating. Spring burial will be at Riverside Cemetery Annex, Beaver Falls. A luncheon at the Croghan American Legion will immediately follow the funeral service. All are welcome. Any food donations may be taken directly to the Croghan American Legion on Friday morning beginning at 9:30 a. m. Calling hours are from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367, Caring Friends of the Community, 11037 State Route 812, Croghan, N.Y. 13327, or Lewis County General Hospital Fund for Hope, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, N.Y. 13367

Douglas was born on September 27, 1951 Lowville, NY, a son of the late Alfred and Mary Louise Kloster Herzig. He graduated from Beaver River Central School in the Class of 1970. While in school, he worked for Howard and Everette Farney farm on the Van Amber Road. After graduation, he went to work at Climax Manufacturing in Castorland, then later in Lowville. On April 25, 1981, he married Fern Lyndaker at the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, with Pastor Bruce Lyndaker officiating. He retired in 2011 after forty one years of service on the same job. He was a past member of the Sons of the American Legion in Croghan. Doug loved deer and rabbit hunting and being retired. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He is survived his beloved wife Fern; four children, Tonya L. Pate and her companion, Jason Turck of Castorland; Randy T. Herzig and his companion Angela Marolf, of Castorland; Heather M. Noftsier, of Castorland; Douglas E. Herzig II, and his wife, Lynn, of Croghan; twelve grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Lou and Charles Brown, of Castorland; Linda and Blair Combs, of Alabama; Shirlean Brown, of Lowville; Loren Zehr, of Belfort; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Douglas was predeceased by two nephews and a niece; a sister, Jane Zehr; a brother-in-law, Donald J. Brown; and two great nephews.

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

Lee E. Rawson, 82, of DeKalb Junction, died early Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. An obituary will appear as soon as available. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Canton.

William “Bill” Conway Pharoah, 79, of Pleasant Street, Russell, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, while under the loving care of his family and Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 28 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Canton. A Masonic Service will be held Thursday at 7:45 PM. His funeral will be Friday, March 1 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor David Decker officiating. Burial will be in Madrid Cemetery in the spring.

Additional off-street parking is available behind “LUNA” at 18 Park Street.

Bill was born July 17, 1939, in Potsdam, NY, a son of the late, William H. & Rose E. (Besio) Pharoah and attended Potsdam High School. He later graduated from Clinton Engine School in Iowa.

On August 1, 1958, he married Alice Caswell in the Beech Plains Church with John Caswell, Alice’s brother, as celebrant. The couple raised three children and were married nearly 61 years.

Prior to retirement, Bill was employed as a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers, Local 545.

In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by his children, Debbi (Jack) Vaisey of Massena, Bill (Pam Johnson) Pharoah of Massena and Dan Pharoah of Russell; three sisters, Marlene Thompson of Canton, Elaine (Mel) Brainard of Potsdam and Barb (Michael) Dunn of Potsdam; grandchildren, Michelle & Michael Tallman of Malone, Kara Pharoah of Sacketts Harbor, Kassi Pharoah and companion Mychael Kendall of Ogdensburg, William & Jillian Pharoah of Ogdensburg, Brandi & Kazz Marsey of Massena, Jack & Bobbie Vaisey of Norfolk, Daniel Pharoah of Russell and Allison Pharoah of Russell; eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Harriet Brothers and a brother, Walter Pharoah.

Bill was a member of the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum in Madrid, St. Lawrence Lodge #111 F &AM, Shriners and Eastern Star as well as former Boy Scout Leader.

He also enjoyed collecting vintage gas engines, time spent at hunting camp in Parishville, traveling to Alaska and Colorado, wintering in Homosassa, FL, many motorcycle trips to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine and Prince Edward Island. He also loved fishing and was known as a man who could fix and repair anything. He was very much loved by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren!

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum, P.O. Box 400, Madrid, NY 13660.

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

Our beloved father, Pastor Earl W. Reff, 71, Pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church on Arsenal Street, stepped into the wonder of heaven on Sunday, Feb. 24th, surrounded by his loving family. He had been a patient at the Samaritan Medical Center since Feb. 13th. Family and friends are invited to gather with us to honor his life on Friday, at 11am, at the Fellowship Baptist Church with calling hours on Thursday evening from 7-9pm.

The youngest of six children, Earl was born November 28th, 1947, in Clayton, the son of Earl Franklin and Louise Harding Calhoun Reff. In his youth he attended Lyme Central School in Chaumont.

Cherished husband of 52 years, he married his sweetheart and love, Linda Corwin, on April 15th, 1967, at the Clayton Methodist Church.

Earl worked for Morrison’s Furniture for nearly 20 years before following God’s calling on his life to enter the ministry. He attended Spurgeon Baptist Bible College in Mulberry, Florida, graduating in 1995. After graduation the Lord guided his steps back to Watertown, and he became the Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in November of 1995.

A life abundantly blessed, he was a kind and compassionate man who loved and was loved by many. He was a man who invested himself in people and shared his great faith not only through his words, but by the actions of his life. He enjoyed wood working and carving, playing his guitar, hunting, fishing and watching the birds on his back deck. He was the Dean at Moose River Baptist Youth Camp for many years, where he was always in the midst of the activities with the children and was a favorite target of the “dunking booth”. To his own children he is most remembered for making time for the little things and being available for the big things.

Surviving besides his wife Linda are three daughters, Lorrie (Philip) Weber of Lyons Falls, Lisa Cordero of Watertown, and Tammy (Robert) Stoudt of Watertown; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; five sisters, Nancy Walters of Rochester, Carol Happ of Batavia, Joyce Reed of Albion, Rosalyn Goutremont of Chaumont, and Norma Zanker of Tennessee; nieces and nephews; two Aunts, Gloria Calhoun and Clara (Polly) Reff.

Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton.

Condolences can be made at trjetty.com

Donald W. Zahn, 87, of Watertown, passed February 22nd while at The Grand Nursing Home in Rome, NY, where he had been a resident since December.

Calling hours will be held from 3:00 - 5:00pm Friday, March 1st, at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home in Watertown. Burial services will be conducted in the spring at the family plot in the Black River Cemetery.

He was born in Carthage, NY on October 27th, 1931, the son of Herman L Zahn and Vera Weir Zahn. He was predeceased by his older brother Herman L Zahn, Jr, and recently, by his younger sister Marcia J Smith. He is survived by his nephew, Dr. Patrick B Smith, Clay, NY. He attended and graduated from Black River High School.

Donald and his brother continued the operation of the family dairy farm started in the 30’s and 40’s by their father and always beamed with pride in highlighting their accomplishments over the decades in expanding the farm, the land and the equipment needed to produce high quality milk. He labored 7 days a week, often with late hours, but did so out of his love of the land and the business. Along with the dairy farm, they acquired an automobile scrap business in Felts Mills in the 80’s which was another source of pride as he helped many people find an end for enumerable cars, trucks and everything on wheels. He could tell you an inventory of every item in the yard, where it came from, its history, and of course, its value. In addition to all this, they decided to add a sand and gravel business and spent a decade mining their land in Rutland and Felts Mills. As time passed, as it is for many, each of these loves became someone else’s to transform. Don would recount the years of people, history and accomplishments made to friends, old and new, and this brought him much happiness.

In the end, Don succumbed to age and the affects of dementia. As any family afflicted with this disease can attest, medical and social support is helpful to the overall health of not only the patient, but of the family as well. If you have friends or family suffering with dementia or Alzheimers, reach out in any capacity you can to offer support, friendship, or just a few minutes to listen.

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

Gouverneur- Brent S. Smith, 77, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Saturday at his home in Texas. Local services will be held in the spring with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

NORFOLK—A Mass of Christian Burial for 57 year old Stephen J. Clemmo, a resident of 69 West Main Street, Norfolk, will be held Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Visitation in Norfolk with Rev. Gary Giroux presiding. There will be no calling hours. Mr. Clemmo passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home unexpectedly. Stephen is survived by his lifelong companion, Lindy Roach, Norfolk; his daughter, Christina Clemmo, Bethlehem, NH; his four grandchildren; his mother, Joanne Murphy-Jones, Pensacola, FL; his father David and Gloria Clemmo, Rochester; a brother John and Terri Clemmo, Norfolk and a sister, Rosemary and Steve Reed, Pensacola, FL as well as his nieces and nephews. Stephen was pre-deceased by a sister, Jill Elizabeth Clemmo.

Born in Massena, NY on June 6, 1961 to David and Joanne Gorman Clemmo, Stephen attended Massena Central School and later Canton Central. He excelled in wrestling and boxing during and after school. He recorded the fastest pin while wrestling for Massena and received many golden gloves as well. He was a member of the Akwesasne and Massena Boxing Clubs respectfully and was well known for his featured fights with Larry King during the main events. By trade, Stephen was a machinist and loved to work on Motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons, as he was a certified repairman. He also most recently worked for the Woodchop Shop as well. Stephen enjoyed fishing, camping and tinkering with his many projects that he worked on. Memorial Donations in Stephen’s memory can be made to any local SPCA or cancer center and memories and condolences can be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk is serving the family of Stephen J. Clemmo.

LOWVILLE – Carol R. Townsend, 87, a resident of Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, passed away on Monday morning, February 25, 2019. A memorial service will be held in the spring at the family’s convenience.

She was born on June 22, 1931 in Carthage the daughter of the late Bernard and Edna Ashlaw Mushtare. Carol was educated in Carthage Schools. She married Richard J. “Boomer” Townsend on February 18, 1951 at the Lowville Methodist Parsonage. Richard passed away on January 14, 2005.

Carol was first of all a homemaker and when her husband served in the military she worked at the A & P Grocery Store in Lowville. After his return she was a stay at home mother raising her two boys, Doug and Eric. Carol later went back to A & P for many years and then went to work for Beaverite Products in Glenfield and Beaver Falls retiring in 1993.

Surviving Carol are her two sons, Doug of Rochester; and Eric of Lowville; four grandchildren, Jeremiah “Grandpa’s little buddy” Townsend of Florida; Rebekah and Hannah Townsend of Watertown; Jonathan Townsend of Rochester; her sister, Delores Cook of Carthage; a niece, Lynn Tokos; and great nieces.

She is predeceased by her infant sister, Elaine, and her nephew, Kevin Cook.

Carol’s favorite pastime was spending countless hours with her grandchildren. She also went to numerous decoy carving shows with her husband traveling to Brockville, Ontario to Atlantic City, NJ, but their favorite decoy shows were Clayton and Constableville.

She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church were she was an active volunteer when her family was younger.

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

LYONS FALLS – Kathleen Lee Rogers, 64, died Tuesday afternoon at Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare.

Kathleen was born in Oneida on November 28, 1954 the daughter of the late William and Arlene Ruth George Trexler. She attended school at VVS in Verona. She married Daniel Morak and their marriage ended in divorce.

She married Thomas G. Rogers on August 17, 1996 in Turin with Nancy Fruin officiating. Kathleen worked at the Hilltop Diner in Martinsburg and for many years at Kraft in Lowville.

Surviving are her husband, Tom of Lyons Falls; her children, Karen (Wayne) Overton of Martinsburg; Kim Morak of Albany; Daniel (Anissa) Morak of Peyton, CO; grandchildren; Anthony (Kelsey) Overton, Amanda (Matt) Overton, Kylee Morak, Melinda (CJ) Menendez, Victoria (Jon) Lekberg, great grandchildren, Alexa Overton, Tommy Lekberg and Baby Lekberg in July; her daughter, Jean Twaits (Dave) Ciarcelluti and family of Rochester; step-mother to, Thomas, Kayla, Katlyn and families; her brothers, John (Donna) Trexler of Parish; William (Mary) Trexler of Florida; her brother-in-law, Junior Way of Sherrill; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is predeceased by her sister, Rena “Shelly” Way.

Kathy always enjoyed all the animals she had over the years. Memorials in Kathleen’s name may be made to: Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367.

Her funeral will be on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Sundquist Funeral Home with Rev. Mr. James Chaufty, Deacon officiating. Spring burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours are 11:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday March 2nd at the funeral home prior to the service.

The family suggests any food donations be brought to the V.F.W in Lowville on Saturday starting at 10:00 A.M. They would like to invite everyone to a luncheon at the V.F.W following the service.

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

Mrs. Idella M. Guarino, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 27 at Colonial Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Rome, NY. She was formerly of Watertown, East Syracuse, Canton, and Chittenango.

Idella was born in Oswegatchie, NY on February 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Fay and Stella (Bebee) Gotham. She graduated from Watertown High School and worked as a secretary for a short time after graduation. On June 28, 1958, Idella married the love of her life, Augustine J. Guarino, at St. Anthony’s Church, Watertown. They were married for 32 years before his death in 1991.

Mrs. Guarino was a loving wife and mother who was always ready to provide hugs, kisses, and delicious food. She was a dedicated caregiver of her disabled son, Augustine A., and her ailing mother-in-law, Nellie. Idella was a devout Catholic who would volunteer to help during various parish activities at St. Patrick’s Church in Chittenango, NY.

Idella is survived by three sons and their wives: Anthony and Sue of Canastota, Joseph and Juliette of DeKalb Junction, and Michael and Michele of Honolulu, Hawaii. She is also survived by her adored grandchildren: Anthony Jr. of Canastota, Katelyn and Christian of DeKalb Junction, and Marc Anthony of Honolulu. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters: Fay (Cherlyn) Gotham, Harry (Barbara) Gotham, Alvin Gotham, Claude Gotham, Beverley Gibbs, Barbara (Jerry) Gaebel, and Eva Gotham, and several nieces and nephews. Idella was predeceased by her husband, Augustine J., a son, Augustine A., her sisters, Debbie and Shirley, and a brother, Lowell.

An hour of calling will be held Monday, from 9 am-10 am at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, 135 Keyes Ave., Watertown., followed by a prayer service at 10:15 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am St. Anthony’s Church, Watertown with Reverend Christopher Looby officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 120 Washington Street, Suite 419, Watertown, NY 13601. Online condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com

Cierra N. Grant, age 26, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends after battling cancer for two years.

Calling hours will be from 4 pm – 6 pm on Thursday, March 7th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown with a memorial service beginning at 6 pm with Rev. Jonas Tondayu officiating.

She was born March 21, 1992 in Stuttgart Germany. She was a 2010 graduate of Watertown high school. After moving to South Carolina shortly after graduation, she became a certified nursing assistant. She truly loved doing this. She brightened her patient’s day whenever she was around them. Her bubbly personality and positive attitude were truly an inspiration.

She enjoyed playing the violin, happy planning, knitting, and being around family and friends.

She is survived by her mother Nicole A. Grant, stepfather Barney Johnson (Daddy Jay-as she called him), her sister Emerald Johnson, her brother Jovan Johnson, her loving boyfriend Eric Clark; her Grandmother, Cathy Grant, Watertown and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members. Cierra was predeceased by her grandfather Michael Grant on October 30th, 2018.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.

Nathan F. Houppert, 77, of Meadowbrook Terrace, Carthage, died Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019 in the Emergency Room at Carthage Area Hospital after being stricken at his residence.

Nathan was born on June 5, 1941 in Castorland, the son of the late Jacob E. (Bob) and Ella (Closs) Houppert. In his early years, Nathan moved to West Carthage with his parents and lived on Stone St. and attended school there. He worked for Altamont Dairy along with his father in the 1960’s and delivered milk and dairy products to the surrounding villages. From 1975 until 2009, Nathan worked at Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, Production Unlimited in Watertown and retired from there. In 1984, along with his parents, they moved to West Side Terrace and were one of the original tenants.

Nathan was a communicant of St. James Church of Carthage.

He is survived by an Aunt, Mrs. Roy Venetha (Pat) Houppert of Croghan and several cousins. He is predeceased by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

Nathan enjoyed being with family and friends, playing bingo and shuffleboard and the many activities at West Side Terrace. He will be remembered for his friendliness and spontaneous smile.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 4 at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage with Rev. Donald A. Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Spring in St. Stephens Cemetery, Croghan. Friends may call on Monday from 12:00pm until 1:00pm at the funeral home.

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

Gouverneur - Brent S. “Chuck” Smith, 77, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at his home in Lindale, Texas.

Funeral services will be announced in the spring and burial will be held in New St. James Cemetery, Gouverneur with military honors. Local arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Brent was born in Gouverneur on February 6, 1942, the son of the late Sherman and Margaret (LaRose) Smith.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1960 and served in the United States Army.

On April 18, 1964, Brent married Nancy J. Laverghetta at St. James Church with Fr. Paul Oehler officiating.

Brent was employed at Whalen Wholesale, International Talc, and retired from Corning Glass Corp. in 1993 after 27 years of employment.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the family camp on Black Lake for 42 years. Brent had been a member of Poker Flats Hunting Club, the chief financial officer of the American Legion Post 15 of Lindale, Holy Family Catholic Church of Lindale, and the Knights of Columbus.

Brent is survived by his wife of 54 years Nancy, 3 daughters Cherie Benjamin and her companion Mike Guzzey of Binghamton, Amy and Robert Lamneck of Suffolk, VA, Lisa and Douglas Box of Huntsville, TX, three grandchildren Jessica Benjamin, Kiernan Box and his wife Courtney, and Sean Lamneck, a great grandchild Cooper Box, several nieces and nephews . He is predeceased by his son Steven Smith, his parents, a brother Maitland Smith, a sister Beverly Pike, and a nephew Michael Pike.

Memorial donations in Brent’s memory are encouraged to St. James Church, 164 E. Main Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 or the American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15 of Lindale.

Gary G. Ernest, 83, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019 in Virginia Beach, VA, after a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. Gary was born an only child in Syracuse, NY on October 11, 1935 to Ernest E. Ernest and Agnes Ernest. He married his Irish sweetheart Norma Jean Dadey on October 11, 1958. History was his passion and from humble beginnings he enrolled at Syracuse University while working for NY Telephone. He graduated from SU and went to State College at Oneonta on fellowship to obtain a Masters Degree in History. He then embarked on a career as a Museum Curator/Historian. He retired in 2000 as the Historic Site Manager of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, NY. He loved reading, photography, museums (of course), and classical music. He was a proud Army veteran and member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean, his sons Glenn Ernest and Shawn Ernest (Debi), and daughter Clare Ernest (Lotfi), Granddaughter Sasha Hollister (Michael), and Grandson Nicholas Ernest. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Gary’s name to “Battlefield Alliance, Box 27, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685.

Betty Arlene (Snyder) Marra, 93, of Arden, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Universal Health Care, Fletcher.

Born in Watertown, NY, she was the wife of the late Joseph A. Marra, and the daughter of the late Philo and Helen (Miner) Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her twin sisters, Dorothy Cobb and Doris Lowe.

She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Watertown, NY.

Betty was a very social person who loved to play cards and bake.

She is survived by her son, Joseph P. Marra and his wife Lisa M. of Arden; a special cousin, Phyllis Berry of Watertown, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 850 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601.

To place a condolence online, please visit www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

William (Bill) O. Murphy, 82, formerly of Massena, died 12 Feb. in Dayton, Ohio. He was born 5-24-1936, in Massena, the son of Oral (Bucky) J. and Mamie Murphy. He had two brothers, Patrick of Massena, and Timothy of Peekskill, N.Y.. and a sister, Cynthia, deceased.

He was inducted into the Massena Red Raiders High School Athletics Hall of Fame, having been named Varsity Football MVP in his senior year. A stand-out wrestler, he was undefeated in the Sectional and Inter-sectional competitions. He played defensive tackle for the Massena Football Warriors, a semi-pro team and was elected MVP as well. He graduated Syracuse University, where he was a top NCAA wrestler.

He was a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he received a personal commendation from J. Edgar Hoover. Fresh from the FBI Academy he was assigned to the successful, but tragic investigation of three civil rights workers, still college students, that went missing in Mississippi. A movie was made of the investigation, “Mississippi Burning.” He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. He finished his career working in the Aerospace Industry, working for such companies as Lockheed and Krug, and retiring from Select Tech in Dayton.

He was active in the American Veterans and Moose fraternal organizations, where he served as administrator for the Crystal Lakes Moose Lodge for many years.

He married Barbara Raymond of Ogdensburg in 1958, and they had two sons, Shawn and Darryn, and a daughter, Misty. He is survived by his two brothers, three children, and five grandchildren: Sarah, Tony, Pam, Lauren and Morgan, but was loved and will be missed by many, many more.

Lee E. “Dutch” Rawson, 82, of DeKalb Junction, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, while surrounded by his family. He had been a patient there for nearly four weeks.

Born January 8, 1937, in Gouverneur, NY, he was the son of the late, Lee, Sr. & Dorothy Jean (Grandy) Rawson. He joined the US Army in January of 1954 and served three years in Japan during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1958.

In his early years, he was employed by Jaybil Industries, New York City, where he installed storm doors and windows on military bases and housing complexes all over the United States, until a back injury caused an early retirement.

He then moved back to DeKalb Junction, where he owned/ operated a firewood business he called “The Flying Dutchman”. In his later years, he was owner / operator of “Zorro’s Bar & Laundry” in Hermon, NY.

Dutch is survived by his son, Bret and wife Terri of Potsdam; daughter, Sue Divenuto and companion, Mike of Southfield, Mass.; son, Chris and wife Candy of E. Long Meadow, Mass.; step-daughter, Stacey Seavey of SC; grandchildren, Chris, Jr., Taylor Rawson, Nick Divenuto and Brandon Rawson; and a half-brother, Robert of Rhode Island.

He was predeceased by a sister, Sally.

At his request there will not be a formal service. Instead we will have a memorial service on Sunday, March 10th at 1:00 PM at the Lone Wolf Café in Hermon, NY.

In lieu of flowers, we request all friends and family attend the service to reflect upon his life. Any questions please contact Bret at (315)323-1103.

Arrangements were under the direction of Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Canton.

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

Funeral services for Winifred E. Dumont, 100, formerly of Potsdam, will be held at Garner Funeral Home, Potsdam, NY at 2 o’clock on February 9th with Rev. Stephen Rocker officiating. Calling hours will also be held at Garner Funeral Home from 12 o’clock (noon) until 2 o’clock on Feb. 9th. Winifred passed away Tuesday morning (February 26, 2019) at Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fairport, NY.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law Shirley Crump, 5 grandchildren - Elmer Crump and his wife Celia of Memphis, NY, Debra Pinkston of Atlanta GA, Cathy Crump of Syracuse, NY, Peter Crump and his wife Elizabeth of Syracuse, NY and Brenda Torrence of Fairport, NY, and extended grandchildren, Robert Crump and his wife Amber of Savannah, GA, Joseph Willsey and Angela Simmons of Syracuse, NY; brothers David and his wife Betty Bartlett of Potsdam, and Donald Bartlett of Massena. Plus, 24 great-grandchildren, 45 great-great grandchildren and 9 great-great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Bryce Crump and her second husband, Ernest “Pete” Dumont; son, Elmer Crump; brothers Howard, Arthur, and Francis Bartlett; sisters Pauline Jarvis, Helen Marie Gonyea, and Martha Ann, Virginia Rose, and Mary Bartlett.

Winifred was born on March 14th, 1918, daughter of the late Archie and Jessie (Wynne) Bartlett in Potsdam, NY. She attended Potsdam area schools and worked on the family farm. She married Bryce Crump on November 12, 1936. Most dear to her heart, besides her son Elmer, was her nephew, Billy Durgan, to whom she raised as her own since the age of two, and her nephew Frankie Gonyea. In the 1950s, she worked at the Potsdam Club as a cook, and also did housework cleaning and sewing for people in town. She found love again and on September 12, 1966, she married Ernest “Pete” Dumont in New Hampshire. After the passing of her husband Pete, Winifred managed a motel and worked as a cook at a restaurant in Alexandria Bay for 6 years, then returned to Potsdam and worked as an elderly caretaker. In her spare time, Winifred so enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafting, loved to cook and collect recipes. Also known as an independent, industrious, and determined woman, she managed to live by herself until the age of 98 until her health began to waiver. Thank you “Grandma Winnie” for 100 years of family stories and memories…

Memorial donations can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Potsdam or the Potsdam Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences and fond memories can be made online at www.garnerfh.com.