All Obituaries

On 30 January 2023, Alice K. Filiatrault, formerly of Black River, Ogdensburg, Deferiet and Carthage, NY, went to Heaven. Surely, her only child and love of her life, Mike was waiting for her at Heaven’s gate. Mike passed in March 2020. Alice was born 19 March 1926 to the late Harley Carney and Helen Crain Carney and grew up and attended school in Black River. She was the quietest and most reserved of the Black River Carney girls – and there were 10 of them! Alice was very close...

Maureen (Burnup) Hanlon, 96, of Black River, NY, passed away on February 2, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. She was born on April 21, 1926 at the family farm on the LaFave Road in Black River, NY, the daughter of Robert B. and Frances Burnup.   Marilyn walked to the school in Black River from first grade until graduation and was valedictorian of her class.  She then went to Albany State College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in...

Maureen J. Graham, 94, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 21, 1928 in Watertown, NY, daughter of Louis B. and Hylda (Clark) Heselden. Maureen  graduated from Watertown High School in 1946 and following high school she attended the Watertown Business School of Commerce.  She began her career working at the Agricultural Insurance Co. from 1946 to1949. She married Bernard Carl Graham on May 29, 1949 at...

Robert J. Marlow, 72, of Potsdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence in  Watertown, NY. Bobby was born on June 15, 1950, the son of  the late Carl and Ruth (Fountain) Marlow. Among his survivors are his sister, Margaret Ward of Ormond Beach, FL.; a brother and sister in law, Charlie (Brenda) Marlow of Malone, NY; a nephew, Scott Regis , Syracuse, NY; three nieces, Leslie...

Christine Mary (Peckham) Hine.  Born in Brownville, NY October 23, 1947, passed away at St. Josephs hospital January 20, 2023 of influenza. Christine was born and raised in Brownville, NY. She graduated from General Brown High School in 1967 where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad.  She graduated from Bridgeport University in 1972.  Later in life she was the biggest cheerleader at every family member’s respective sports, attending as many General Brown...

William L. “Bill” Couchman, 90, of Three Mile Bay, NY passed away January 19, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Nursing Home where he had been a resident since 2018. He was born on December 6, 1932 in Rochester, NY son of Roy and Ruth (Radley) Couchman.   He entered the US Air Force on December 6, 1949 and was honorably discharged on October 15, 1953.  He received the Good Conduct Medal. Upon returning home he was a contractor in the Rochester area before going to...

Sammy R. Tufo, 70, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed January 18, 2023 at his home in Florida with his wife Lisa and son Ben by his side. He was born on January 7, 1953, son of the late Benny and Jenny Tufo. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1972 and he enjoyed playing baseball from a young age. Sammy worked at the family restaurant, Benny’s Steak House for many years, later opening his own restaurant Mr. Sam’s Café.  He then partnered with his good friend...

Sharon D. Mack, 75, of Felts Mills, NY, passed away January 15, 2023 at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. Born on November 29, 1947 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of Morris A. and Beatrice (Morse) Klock, she graduated from Gouverneur High School. Sharon then attended college to become a news and cartoon illustrator.  Following school she entered the US Army on January 25, 1966 and was honorably discharged as SP4 on January 6, 1967, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Sharon...

Michelle E. (Lamon) Adams, 64, of Fredonia, Kansas and formally of Dexter, New York passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Michelle Eileen Adams was born on November 29, 1958, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Gilbert Lamon and Marion (Walrath) Lamon. She grew up in New York and graduated in 1976 from General Brown High School in Dexter, New York. She later attended Jefferson County Community College in Watertown, New York. On April 16, 1978, in...

Hope D. Kizzer, 67, of Dexter, NY passed away unexpectedly with her family at her side on January 12, 2023. She was born on March 22, 1955 in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late Paul L. and Ortha G. (Huck) Bellinger.  Hope graduated from General Brown High School and attended SUNY Brockport where she received her Certificate of Education. Hope began a lifetime career as an educator for the General Brown School District in working as a First Grade Teacher...