The graveside service for Louise D. Snyder, 78, formerly of 716 Gilbert St., Watertown, who passed away January 28, 2019 will be held 11a.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the N. Watertown Cemetery.

Margaret A. Hodge, 76, Watertown, wife of Thomas Hodge, passed away Thursday morning on April 25th at her home under the care of Hospice and with her family by her side.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at the Eagles club on Outer Washington St. on Saturday, May 4th, 2019.

A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Edward L. Sweeney, 72, of Potsdam will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in Potsdam, NY at 11am with Rev. Stephen Rocker celebrant.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Garner Funeral Home from 4-7 pm. Edward passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Garner Funeral Service. Contributions can be made to the Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department.

Edward is survived by daughter Patricia Sweeney of Brattleboro, VT, sons, John (Sharon) Sweeney of West Stockholm, and Brian Sweeney of South Glens Falls, NY, a twin brother John Sweeney of Lakeland, FL, grandchildren Austin Willard, Aspen Willard, Summer Sweeney, David Johnson, Michael Johnson, Malinda Johnson, Robert Follett, half brother Roger (Leola) LaShomb and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his half sister Elaine Smith.

Edward was born July 14, 1946, a son of the late John and Hazel (Sharpstein) Sweeney in Potsdam, NY. He graduated from Potsdam High School and moved to Rochester where he attended college and worked for Eastman Kodak for a few years before returning to Potsdam. He became a carpenter and worked for the local union for over 30 years before retiring.

Edward enjoyed the outdoors by fishing, camping at Long Lake, hunting, spending time with friends, woodworking projects for his family, giving to others, and being a lifetime fan of the New York Yankees. Condolences and fond memories can be shared online at www.garnerfh.com.

Yvonne A, Hunter, Carthage, passed away Wednesday, April 24th at her residence. She was 69 years old. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

LOWVILLE – John R. “Jack” Ward, 83, of East Road Extension, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, April 24, 2019 at his home.

The Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville with Dorothy Spear, Lay Minister of Glenfield United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Martinsburg Cemetery. A gathering at the Lowville VFW will immediately follow the burial. Any food donations may be taken directly to the VFW on Monday morning any time after 9:00 a.m. Calling hours will be from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Glenfield United Methodist Church or to the Lewis County Memorial Post #6912, Lowville VFW, West State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.

He is survived by four children and their spouses, Michael W. and Darlene Ward of Glenfield, Kirk J. and Patty Ward of Seneca Falls, Phil D. and Cindy Ward of Lowville, Julie A. and Andrew Wetmore of Lowville; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife Kay who died on April 5, 2011; his siblings, Lila Campbell, Walter, Richard, William, and Yvonne O’Neil.

He was born February 7, 1936 in Lowville, the son of the late Donald and Emma M. Roy Ward and graduated from Lowville Academy in 1954. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1954-1956 when he was honorably discharged. He worked construction and worked on the Eisenhower Locks in Massena, NY. On December 20, 1958, he married Kay E. Watson in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Morley. He went to work at Payne Jones in Lowville and retired from Fibermark in 1998 with over 30 years of service.

He was a member of the Glenfield Methodist Church, Lowville B.P.O. E. #1605, Lowville American Legion, and Lowville V.F.W. He enjoyed spending time with his wife at their camp on Gomer Hill and winters in Alabama. He loved John Deere tractors and baseball, hunting and fishing.

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

Massena: Sebouh H. Bogosian, age 96, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Family and friends may call on the Phillips Memorial Home, Monday, April 29, 2019 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 P.M. at the Phillips Memorial Home of Massena with Father Karnig Koyounian officiating, and with internment to follow in Massena Center Cemetery with full military honors.

Online condolence and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.PhillipsMemorial.com

Fordham, Kyle 31 Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born on September 16, 1987 passed away on April 23,2019 unexpectedly. Kyle was raised and lived in Carthage, NY. He was predeceased by his loving grandmother Marley Thomas.

Kyle is survived by his sons Gabriel and Benjamin Fordham, his fiance Angela Rolfingsmeyer, His loving parents Tammy and Todd Thomas, loving grandparents Elwood Thomas, Charles and Becky Fordham and Beverly McClarey. His sister Tristin Sheppard brother in law Noble Sheppard; brother Todd Thomas II sister in law Katey THomas and Emily Fordham (mother of his children). Niece Hannah Fordham,nephews Mason Delello, Gavin Thomas and Chace Sheppard and many loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Kyle enlisted in the Army Reserve at the age of 17. He had an outstanding Military Career from and E1 to a WO1. He completed 1 tour OEF. Kyle graduated from Carthage Central Schools in 2006 and was an honorary member of the Great Bend Fire Department.

Family and Friends are welcome to celebrate Kyle’s life on Saturday April 27, 2019 from 4-7 pm at the Great Bend Fire hall located at 32768 NY-26 Carthage, NY 13619.

The graveside service for John Joseph Derrigo, Jr., 84, of 262 Bellew Avenue, Watertown, who passed away March 21, 2019 will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.

Janet Werness Cornish, age 87, formerly of Massena NY, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the N.C. Little Memorial Hospice in Edina, Minnesota. She is survived by her daughter Carrie of Minneapolis, and son Kevin of Edina.

Janet was born in Minneapolis, where she graduated from Southwest High School in 1950. She attended Macalester College in St. Paul Minnesota, and in 1953 married Harry E. Cornish, Jr. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Edina, Minnesota. They met while Janet was working at Glacier National Park in Montana. After marriage, Janet and Harry settled in Idaho where they had two children (Carrie and Kevin). In 1958 the young family moved across the country to Massena NY, where Harry (a Penn State Electrical Engineering Graduate) worked his way up the ranks at the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to become Resident Manager of the St. Lawrence - Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project. Harry died suddenly in December of 1984.

While living in Massena for 57 years, Janet raised her family and pursued her passions: music, ice skating, furry pets, growing roses, travel and fine dining. She worked as a volunteer for the Massena Arts Council and St. John’s Episcopal Church. Janet sang in the Massena Sweet Adelines (barbershop), Community Chorus and the church choir at St. John’s, where she planned the weekly service music for over 20 years. Janet was also active in Massena’s ecumenical Lenten luncheons, held each year at the various churches.

In their early years, Janet and Harry enjoyed square dancing, and on some nights Janet played cards with a women’s bridge group while Harry was bowling with his team at the Seaway Bowl. Each Christmas she reached out with homemade cookies for shut-ins, neighbors, friends, Harry’s NYPA colleagues, and those who had served the family throughout the year. In 1977, Janet took up ice skating at the Massena Arena with the “senior” skaters. She hosted skating trips to Brockville, Cornwall, Ottawa, Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, and for 20 years Janet organized a festive luncheon at the end of each skating season.

Janet loved all of God’s creatures, but especially cats, dogs and birds. The family dog and cat had strong attachments to Janet. She fed the birds in the winter (yellow grosbeaks) and even “adopted” Jake the squirrel, who appeared each morning outside her kitchen window ledge, begging for a tasty treat.

Janet loved to travel and enjoyed fine dining at The Village Inn and the 1844 House in Potsdam. Many years after Harry’s death, Janet was fortunate to find a second love in her life, Bob Harrigan. They enjoyed ice skating and going out to dinner together until Bob’s death in 1997.

Janet had a giving heart, compassion for others, and a desire to expand theater and concert offerings in Massena via the Massena Arts Council. She thoroughly enjoyed the fine music performances at the Crane School of Music, and the outdoor summer concerts in Norwood and Waddington.

Starting in 2005, Janet’s life gradually became hampered by a slowly progressing form of vascular dementia. Janet was such a strong lady to have lived the last several years of her life without the ability to express herself in words. It was amazing how she found ways to communicate non-verbally! Janet understood conversations even to the very end. She displayed a quiet acceptance of her failing health. Son Kevin lived with and cared for Janet in her Massena home from 2007 until 2015, when she and Kevin moved to Minnesota to be near Janet’s daughter Carrie. Carrie wanted to help care for Janet along with Kevin, who continued to live with Janet as her primary caregiver, with Carrie as a frequent visitor and “behind the scenes” support person. On April 3rd of 2019, Janet moved into an 8-bed residential hospice house located in a quiet neighborhood close to both Carrie and Kevin. There she lived out her final days under the watchful care of Carrie, Kevin, and the experienced nursing staff at the N.C. Little Memorial Hospice. She died peacefully on Saturday morning, April 13th, 2019.

Janet was predeceased by her husband Harry E. Cornish, Jr., her brother John S. Werness, and her parents Dr. Stanley M. and Dorothy Jean Werness. Funeral Services will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Edina, Minnesota on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 12 noon, with visitation at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, or to Massena Meals on Wheels.

Nancy K. Breslin, 99, resident of Watertown and Wellesley Island passed away peacefully at her home in Watertown Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019.

A private service will be held at the convenience of her family. Arrangements are entrusted with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown.

Nancy was born in Syracuse on April 8, 1920, daughter of Robert L. and Ilda Dietrich Kincaid. She was a graduate of Abbott Academy, Andover, MA and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Syracuse University. A marriage to Addison F. Vars, Jr. ended in divorce. Nancy later married Louis R. Breslin. Mr. Breslin, a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP in NYC, died in 1992.

After college, Nancy worked for the OSS during World War II. She was also a music teacher, teaching mainly piano and a columnist for the Syracuse Post Standard. Moving to New York City, she served as the National Arts Consultant for Junior Leagues of America for over 30 years. Nancy was a member of the Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist in New York City. She was a founding board Member of the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund, served as a Trustee of the Thousand Islands Land Trust, and as a Trustee of the Edward John Noble Foundation. She enjoyed travelling and was an accomplished pianist and harpsichordist. As a life-long summer resident of the 1000 Islands, Nancy was a summer resident of Oak Lodge on Wellesley Island since she was four years old. Her greatest loves were the River and especially her family and the loving closeness she felt for them.

Nancy is survived by her son, Addison F. Vars, III and wife, Barbara; step daughter, Elizabeth Wright and husband, Joseph; granddaughter, Lesley F. Vars; two step grandchildren, Amanda Wright and Sam Wright and wife, Sara; step great grandson, Rowan Wright; and her close friend and primary caregiver, Lynn Chalk. She was predeceased by her brother, James F. Kincaid, August 29, 2007.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s name may be made to either the Thousand Islands Land Trust, P.O. Box 238, Clayton, NY 13624 or the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund, P.O. Box 123, Clayton, NY 13624. Online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.

Mildred “Milly” J. Hanrahan, 89, of Summit Village, Watertown, where she had resided since 2016, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning April 25, 2019. At her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will be private in the Fairview Cemetery, Rodman, at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are with the Piddock Funeral Home Inc, Adams.

Milly was born November 3, 1929 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Willis and Alice (Higgs) Cornwell, but was raised her whole life by her sister Marjorie Bezner and husband Gordon, in Adams, NY. She graduated from Adams High School in 1947. She attended Central City Business Institute in Syracuse and went to work in Washington, D.C. for awhile.

She married Richard A. Patchen of Adams in 1949. The marriage ended in divorce.

She was a formerly employed at Marine Midland Bank in Adams, and General Telephone Company in Adams and Pulaski, where she retired from in 1982.

On June 28, 1980 she married Edward “Tony” Hanrahan of Pulaski, and formerly of Glens Falls. Tony passed away November 9, 1990.

Milly is survived by two daughters Mary Alice (David) Lowe, Rodman, and Bonnie (Jim) Williams, Adams; four grandchildren Ashley (Frank) Caprara, Watertown, Walker (Ashley) Lowe, Rodman, Aaron and Chad Williams, Adams Center; great grandchildren Lukas and Olivia Williams, Lauryn Williams, Delaney and Kane Caprara, Deegan, CharLee and Cooper Lowe; two step sons Edward (Kerri) and Brian (Treva) Harrahan and two step daughters Angie and Fay, all of Washington State.

Besides her husband she is predeceased by her sister Marjorie Bezner and a daughter Donna, who passed at age three.

Milly was an honor member and past president of the Adams Fire Department Auxilary, and active in the Adams and Pulaski American Legions. She was an avid bowler in both Adams and Pulaski and is on the Hall of Fame.

A special thank you to the staff at Summit Village 1st floor Skilled Nursing for their care of our mother.

Donations in her memory may be made to the SPCA, 25056 Water Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Countryman, 89, formerly of Carthage, died Thursday evening, April 25, 2019 at her home in the Town of Pitcairn.

Margaret was born on June 21, 1929 in Carthage, the daughter of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (LaLone) Abrams. She was a 1948 graduate of Augustinian Academy. She married Edgar F. Countryman Sr. on August 7, 1948 at St. James Church in Carthage. Edgar, a heavy equipment operator and pilot, died on February 5, 2005. Margaret worked as a domestic for several families in Carthage for many years. Together with her family, they operated a small airport at their home on Alexandria St. Road before moving to Pitcairn.

She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, lifetime member of the Black River Fiddlers Association and was a Major in the Civil Air Patrol.

She is survived by four daughters: Theresa Rocker and Shirley Broyles, both of Carthage, Rose Countryman of Palm Coast, FL and Elly Countryman of Pitcairn, two sons: Edgar F. Countryman Jr. of Carthage and William J. Countryman of West Carthage, 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by a son, John and twin daughters, Gloria and Joanne Countryman, a sister, Theodosia Abrams and two brothers, Gerald and Theodore Abrams.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 1st at St. James Cemetery in Carthage with Rev. Donald A. Robinson officiating. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home.

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

CARTHAGE — The funeral service for Yvonne A. Hunter will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 30th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Calling hours will be from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Monday April 29th at the funeral home. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Natural Bridge Fire Hall immediately following the funeral service on Tuesday.

Yvonne passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 24th. She was 69 years old.

Born in Watertown, NY on September 17, 1949, daughter to Robert L. and Madeline Doolittle Buckley. Yvonne worked for several years at Lofink’s in Carthage, NY. She was a member of the Natural Bridge Ladies Auxiliary.

Yvonne enjoyed camping, planting flower beds, pottery but her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Hank Dye) Hunter, Ohio; Lori (David Lillie) Bova, Adams; Jeffrey (Michelle Jones) Hunter, Wesley Island; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Terry (Sharon) Buckley, Adams; Michael (Terry) Buckley, Rutland; Kevin Buckley, Carthage and Patricia (Roy) Morgan, Carthage.

Besides her parents Yvonne is predeceased by her best friend of 30-plus years, Nancy Mead.

Memorial donations may be made to the Natural Bridge Ladies Auxiliary, 27570 High St., Natural Bridge, NY 13665.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

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

WATERTOWN — Margaret A. Hodge, 76, Watertown, wife of Thomas Hodge, passed away Thursday morning on April 25th, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice with her family at her side.

A Celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at the Eagles Club, Outer Washington St., on Saturday, May 4th beginning at 2 pm.

She is survived by her husband Thomas; her sons David (Cathy) Bray and Darrin Bray (Cris Wood), all of Vermont, Daniel Bray (Patti Mothersell), Adams; her step children Thomas (Joann) Hodge, Jr., Watertown, Kim Brislan, Philadelphia, NY, Timothy Hodge, Rochester; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sisters Carol Bray and Donna (John) Lee, all of Watertown; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers James, Robert, Raymond and Billy Howland and 2 sisters Mary Kay Howland and Laura Howland.

Margaret was born January 21, 1943 in Massena, NY, a daughter to James and Clara Crane Howland. Margaret owned and operated the Aldemar Restaurant on Public Square with her sister May Kay for many years. She later was a bartender and waitress at the Eagles Club in Watertown.

Margaret married Thomas Hodge September 28th, 1992. She was previously married to Melvin Bray.

Margaret was a 3-time past president of the Eagles Club and a member of the Black River American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601.

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

MASSENA — Phyllis C. Palmer, 74 of Massena (Formerly of Norwood N.Y.) peacefully passed away on the evening of April 23, 2019, under amazing care at Massena Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are with the Larue & Pitcher Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Phyllis C. Palmer was born on October 17, 1944, in Hopkinton, N.Y. to the late Roy and Bessie (Stark) Chase. The family moved to Randolph Vermont where Phyllis would graduate from Randolph Union High School. She was then employed at Canton Potsdam Hospital as a transcriptionist and later in life was self-employed with Hamilton Ferry as owners of Ham’s Mini Mart in Sevey’s Corners.

Phyllis leaves behind her daughter, Kaneta (Palmer) and John Cameron of Massena N.Y. Her daughter-in-law Kimberly Rutley of Potsdam, N.Y. Stepdaughters; Lori Palmer, Buckton, N.Y. and Deanna (Ferry) Haggerty Rochester, N.Y. Stepsons; Stewart Palmer, Norwood, N.Y. Jerry & Leo Palmer, Florida, Scott Ferry, and Craig Ferry, Rochester, N.Y. Dean Ferry, Florida. Her brothers; Arnold & Elaine Chase, Marshall & Lori Chase, Terry Chase all of Vermont and Merle Chase (deceased). Her sisters; Christine (Chase) & Chet Manning & Iris (Chase) King, both of North Carolina. Rose (Chase} Woods (deceased). A sister-in-law Marge Chase of Vermont and brother-in-law Roger and Sandy Woods, Parishville, N.Y.

Phyllis is also survived by her loving grandchildren; Joshua, Samuel, Chelsea, Chase and her step-grandchildren; Eric, Sara, Charlie, Ben, Jeremy, Beth, Jackie, Aleah, Brandon, Alexandra, Christi, Heath, Heidi, Morgan, Bryant, Desiree and Rhiannan.

Phyllis was predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Myron A. Palmer, in November of 1987, her son Scott Palmer in January of 2003 and her life partner of 30 years, Hamilton A. Ferry, in August of 2018.

Phyllis’s life had two uniquely special chapters. She graduated, got a job, fell in love and became a wife and a mother. They had a lot of good times and many hard times. Through it all, she was the guiding light for her children and someone they could always count on. She was always there, unwavering in her love and support for her family. Even through the worst adversity life could send her way she always found a way to get through it. In her darkest days, she once again found the light. That light was Hamilton Ferry and the start of the second chapter of her life. Phyllis and Ham completed each other. They traveled the country in his tractor-trailer creating memories and forming a love that lasted over 30 years. When these adventures were done they moved to the Adirondacks and together opened Ham’s Mini Mart at Sevey’s Corners. Yet another adventure they shared. Phyllis loved her life but she loved her kids and grandkids even more. They had an unbreakable bond and her grandkids absolutely adored her. Phyllis will always be remembered as the light in our lives.

There will be a graveside service on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery on Lake Shore Drive, Norwood, N.Y. with a luncheon to follow at the American Legion on Maple Street in Norwood. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made in Phyllis’s name to the American Cancer Society.

WATERTOWN — Eugene E. Abell, 83, Watertown, passed away Thursday morning in the emergency room of the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral will be 1 pm Monday, April 29th, 2019 at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours are on Monday from 11 am – 1 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Abell is survived by two sons and their wives David and Doreen, Yorkville, Kenneth and Michele, Watertown; 4 grandchildren Joshua (LeToshia) Abell, Sara (Mark) Abell Gayfield, Jessica Abell and Matthew (Theresa) Abell; 6 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Eugene was predeceased by 2 sisters Joyce Abell, June Overton and a son in infancy, Robert Charles Abell.

Gene was born in Watertown, July 22, 1935, a son to Sydney and Frieda Simmons Abell. Following his education in the Watertown school system, he worked for the New York Air Brake and Chapin’s Watermatics. Gene worked for the Borden’s Plant in Watertown for over 30 years until his retirement. Gene worked as a groundskeeper at Brookside Cemetery during his retirement years.

He married Kay Hammond May 18th, 1957 at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Rochester. Mrs. Abell passed away January 27, 2008.

Gene was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church until the church closed and later Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a former member of the North Side Improvement League and the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed traveling and supporting his sons in Pop Warner football and Little League baseball.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.

SACKETS HARBOR — Janet D. Spink, 85, from Sackets Harbor and widow of R.Thomas Spink, passed away Monday evening at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had resided for 2 years.

Born January 31, 1934, in Harrison, NY, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Edith (Boag) Dew. Janet lived in Port Chester, NY for the first twelve years of her life, then her parents and she moved to Dearborn, Michigan. Janet graduated from the Henry Hudson Business High School in Dearborn, Michigan in 1952. After graduation, she moved to Watertown, NY and worked for New York Telephone Company from 1954-1966 as an operator and bookkeeper. In 1979, she helped establish the Nutrition Site (now Meals On Wheels) in Sackets Harbor for the Office for the Aging and was affiliated with the program through the late 1980’s.

Janet was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Sackets Harbor for over 50 years. She was active in her local community through various civic and volunteer organizations including Sackets Harbor Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, Rebekah Lodge, and Girl Scouts to name a few.

Janet is survived by her children, Brian Spink and Karen Moncada, Ava, NY; Deborah and Richard Davis and Tammy and Scott Ditch, both of Sackets Harbor; and Connie Loughhead and Derek Carter, Lexington, VA; her grandchildren Tracy and Miguel Zarate, Amanda and Jesse Tuthill, Jennifer and David Martin, all of Rome, NY; Laura Davis and John, Ann Arbor, MI; Lindsay Davis, Alaina and Joshua Keruski, Collin and Jaxon Ditch, all of Sackets Harbor; John Thomas Loughhead, and Daniel and Ainsley Carter, all of Lexington, VA; great grandchildren, Meredith Zarate, Grayson and Landon Tuthill, Emerson and Oliver Martin, all of Rome, NY.

Janet married R. Thomas Spink at Christ Episcopal Church in Sackets Harbor on July 10, 1954. Mr. Spink, a retired Judge for the Town of Hounsfield, passed away in 2006.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers (Jan, Cindy, Darcey, Naomi, Linda, Jennifer, Katie and Alaina) who provided excellent care at her home for six years. They would also like to thank the second-floor staff of the Skilled Nursing Facility at Samaritan Summit who gave excellent care and comfort to Janet and her family over the last two years.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Smithville Baptist Church with the Pastor Terry Alford officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery Sackets Harbor.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Janet Spink’s name to the Sackets Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, “Truck Replacement Fund”, 112 North Broad St., Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

Condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com.

FURNACE, JUNE M. — Spring burial for June M. Furnace, who passed away February 16, 2019, will be held on Monday April 29, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Louisville. Arrangements are with the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena.

MORAK, SOPHIA A. — A graveside service for Sophia A. “Sophie” Morak, 90, of Whitaker Road, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Martinsburg Cemetery. A luncheon at the Lowville VFW will immediately follow the graveside service. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

CHAUMONT — LTC (Ret) Robert I. Buckland, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18th, 2019. He was born in Syracuse, NY on April 11th, 1948 to Robert H. and M. Barbara (Lang) Buckland.

Following his graduation from Central Technical High School in Syracuse, he attended Canton ATC graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Technology. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University while on active duty in the United States Army.

Bob served his country as a commissioned officer for over 27 years, spending 13 years on active duty, and finishing his military career in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was employed by the Veteran’s Administration as a Senior Programmer Analyst for 12 years, retiring in October of 2018.

Bob was an active member of the Catholic Community of Cape Vincent, Rosiere and Chaumont and enjoyed many volunteer activities with his parish family.

Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially ice fishing this past winter.

Surviving is his loving wife of 49 years Karen, three sons: Robert J. (Debra), Rome, NY, Brian (Erica), Phoenix, NY, and Kevin (Margaret), Poughkeepsie, NY; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Lizzy), Emma, Emily, Eva and Cara, all at home ; three sisters, Sally (Owen) Densk, Baldwinsville, NY, Colleen (Wayne) Nicholson, Clay, NY, and Maureen (Susie) Buckland, West Monroe, NY; a sister-in-law, Sandra Elen, Liverpool, NY, and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cleveland Funeral Home in Watertown. There will be no calling hours at this time but a Memorial Mass and burial service with Military honors will be held at a later date.

Bob was a lifelong lover of all animals, and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob’s memory to “Caring for Cats Foundation”, P.O. Box 72, Three Mile Bay, NY 13693.

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

WATERTOWN — Eugene E. Abell, 83, Watertown, passed away Thursday morning in the emergency room of Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral will be 1 pm Monday, April 29th, 2019 at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours are on Monday from 11 am – 1 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Abell is survived by two sons and their wives David and Doreen, Yorkville, Kenneth and Michele, Watertown; 4 grandchildren Joshua (LeToshia) Abell, Sara (Mark) Abell Gayfield, Jessica Abell and Matthew (Theresa) Abell; 6 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Gene is also survived by his companion and caregiver Marie Mullins. Gene’s family sincerely thanks and appreciates all she has done for Gene.

Eugene was predeceased by 2 sisters Joyce Abell, June Overton and a son in infancy, Robert Charles Abell.

Gene was born in Watertown, July 22, 1935, a son to Sydney and Frieda Simmons Abell. Following his education in the Watertown school system, he worked for the New York Air Brake and Chapin’s Watermatics. Gene worked for the Borden’s Plant in Watertown for over 30 years until his retirement. Gene worked as a groundskeeper at Brookside Cemetery during his retirement years.

He married Kay Hammond May 18th, 1957 at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Rochester. Mrs. Abell passed away January 27, 2008.

Gene was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church until the church closed and later Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a former member of the North Side Improvement League and the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed traveling and supporting his sons in Pop Warner football and Little League baseball.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 723 State St., Watertown, NY 13601 or charity of ones choice.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.