All Obituaries

Carol J. Dumas, 85, formerly of Dexter, NY, passed away September 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and staff at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since 2016. The family would like to thank the first floor staff at Summit Village for their compassionate care of our mother for all these years and especially those who attended to her in her final hours. You all made her feel safe and cared for, which gave her family peace of mind. We will forever be grateful...

James Michael Chris Jobson-Wagar, 21, of Dexter, NY, passed away on September 5, 2022 at University Hospital in Syracuse, NY, from injuries sustained from an atv accident in Lewis County.   He was born on December 11, 2000 in Watertown, NY, son of Melody L. Jobson and Michael J. Wagar. James graduated from General Brown High School in 2018 where he enjoyed playing lacrosse.  He attended BOCES while attending high school and received his heavy equipment...

Robert V. Pound Sr., age 84, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, while a patient at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital in Syracuse.  He fought his last battle against cancer and was surrounded by his loving family.   Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 PM on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Brownville.  The Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 3 p.m. at the church.    Bob graduated from Brownville-Glen Park High School...

Anita M. Tucker, 76, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center. She was born on March 14, 1946, in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late Felix and Ruth (Gould) Szelc.  Anita graduated from Watertown High School in 1964. Following school, she worked at  JCPenney as a display director for several years.  In 1988 Anita began working at the General Brown High School as a cashier in the school cafeteria, retiring in...

Cosmo C. Ricca, 25, of Adams and formerly of Sackets Harbor, passed away on August 17, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1997, in Burbank, California, beloved son to Micahel A. and Adrienne L. Brethen Ricca.  Cosmo loved the beaches of California, swimming in his grandparents pool and the endless music being played in their music room. After moving to NYC at 7, Cosmo enjoyed his city life of Central Park, walking the Brooklyn Bridge, taxi cabs, jazz...

Judith Elayn Johnson, 75, passed away on May 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and her favorite view of Guffins Bay. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 Winthrop St. Watertown. A reception will follow at the Italian American Club, Watertown. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter. Online condolences may be made to www.dexterfuneralhome.com  

William E. Klock, 80, of Alexandria Bay, NY, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 2, 1941 in Watertown, NY, son of the late Preston and  Madeline Klock. Following high school he enlisted in the Navy in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1962. William worked 25 years for the former Sicard Industry in Watertown.  He then worked at Empire Boat Line, Bonnie Castle Marina and Admirals Inn...

Robert I. Fournier,93, Brownville, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13,2022 at the Carthage Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Carthage, NY. He was born on January 1, 1929, in Watertown, NY, the son of Irvin and Elsie (Hodkinson) Fournier. He attended schools in Watertown and Lyme. Robert married Viola Holbrook on March 28, 1954, at the Three Mile Bay Methodist Church, Three Mile Bay, NY. He and His wife owned and operated a dairy farm on Three Mile Point Road for over 40...

Roy L. Bullard, Sr., 72, of Dexter, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 19, 1950, the son of Charles E. and Mary M. (Bowdion) Bullard. Roy entered the United States Army in 1967. After a 20-year distinguished career, he retired in 1987 at the rank of First Sergeant. Upon his discharge from the United States Army, he then went to work for the Tennessee Department of Corrections, where he was employed...

Watertown, NY~ Roberta Anne Carpenter, 85, formerly of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident since 2014. Born November 29, 1936, in Rodman, NY, a daughter of Bernard C. And Marion Frink Colman; she attended a Rodman Country School and graduated from Adams Center Central School in 1954. In high school she was in the band, choir and participated in plays. She graduated from Central City Business Institute...