All Obituaries

Amanda F. Vincent, 38, of Watertown, NY, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1985 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Randy and Cheryl (Gilligan) Vincent.  She attended Watertown High School. Amanda enjoyed listening to music, watching tv, and playing games.  She loved spending time with her family and especially her Beagle. Among her survivors are her four children, Starr and Ariel Salter, of FL and Scarlett and Skye Anderson, Watertown, NY;...

David Lee Benson Jr., 41, of Antwerp, NY, passed away very unexpectedly on May 23, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1981 in Edmonds, WA, son of David L. and Ardis (Hashagen) Benson Sr.  A few months after he was born they moved to Petersburg, AK and lived there until 1992 when they relocated back to Lynnwood, WA. He graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School in 2000 where he played football, wrestled, was a swimmer, and played rugby.  David was an amazing athlete and...

Winifred Partridge, 97, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on July 23, 1925, in Hollywood, CA, daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Hansgen) Powell.  Her father passed away at a very early age and she was raised by her loving grandparents, Frank and Lillian (Fulton) Powell in Denver and Buena Vista, CO.  Winifred graduated from high school in...

Chris N. LaForty, 74, of Brownville passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born on June 17, 1948, in Watertown, NY, the son of Charles and Marion (Sibley) LaForty. Chris graduated from General Brown High School in 1966. Following school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after completing a tour of duty in Vietnam. Chris entered the New York State Police...

David (Harry) Ambrose, 66, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 22, 2023, at his home where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born February 14, 1957, in Watertown, NY, son of the late David M. and Althea (Teedie) Ambrose. David graduated from Carthage High School in 1975.  Following school, he enlisted into the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged shortly after basic training, due to the Vietnam War...

Phyllis “Susie” I. Kidney, 72, of Dexter passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Carthage Area Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Susie was born on September 30, 1950, in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada, the daughter of George and Phyllis Mertes Cummings.  She graduated from Goshen High School in 1969 and also graduated from BOCES, obtaining her license as a beautician. She married Richard J. Kidney on June 16, 1973.  She was predeceased by her husband...

Diane L. Wood, 68, of Watertown, NY, passed away May 22, 2023, at University Hospital in Syracuse. She was born on November 10, 1954, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Gerald and Mildred (Mushtare) Wood. She went to live at Rome State School at age 5. In 1975, she came to live at the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, now the Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence.  Diane was a long-time resident of the Chaumont Residence and recently moved to 443 Gaffney Dr. residence. Many of the peers she lived with...

Martin R. Horeth, 70, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away May 14, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on June 10, 1952 in Watertown, NY, son of Martin and Rose (Wolfe) Horeth.  Martin graduated from Watertown High School.  Following school he worked various jobs in the area.  He then became an electrician working for the Local 910 for several years before retiring.  Upon retiring he returned to work at the Union Hall for a few years until he became...

Douglas A. Snyder, 82, of Adams, NY, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at the Hospice of Jefferson County Residence. He was born on May 24, 1940 son of Harvey and Catherine (Pasternack) Snyder.  He attended Copenhagen Central School.  Following school he served in the Army Reserves for eight years. He married Freda Dier of Copenhagen on August 16, 1958 at the Catholic Church in New Boston, NY.  The couple resided in Copenhagen and Brantingham most of their married...

Joseph W. “Bill” Howland, 82, of Watertown, NY, passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on May 28, 1940 in Watertown, NY, son of Joseph E. and Oleta (Farrell) Howland.  Bill graduated from Watertown High School and Jefferson Community College with an Associate’s Degree. He married Judith A. Grabek on December 31, 1960 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.    He and his wife went to school together and were sweethearts...