All Obituaries

David Boulton Heasley, age 86, passed from this earth into his eternal home on February 26, 2026, after a short illness. He had been a full-time resident at the Summit Village in Watertown since October of 2024. David was born July 5, 1939, in Watertown, New York to the late Ernest Clement Heasley and the late Gertrude Lucy (Boulton) Heasley. He graduated as salutatorian of his class from Lyme Central School, Chaumont in 1956, having ...

Constance A. Hoard of Brownville passed away on February 24, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center. She was born on June 16, 1934, to Constance J. and Anna Mae (Quinn)Geiger. Constance graduated from St. Mary of Mount Carmel School in Utica and later attended a business college. Following her education, she began her career as a paralegal. On November 28, 1957, she married C. Gerald Hoard at St. John Evangelist Church in Rochester, New York. After their marriage, the couple moved to the Glen ...

Mark J. Phillips, age 78 , of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1947, in Watertown, New York, the son of George H. and Carolyn (Dempter) Phillips. Mark graduated from Sackets Harbor High School in 1965, then earned an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Jefferson Community College in 1967. He continued his education at Kansas State Teachers College, graduating in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in ...

Helen M. Scales, 81, of Clayton, New York, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at her home in Clayton, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on October 30, 1944, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Clifford Westcott Sr. After completing her education, she married the love of her life, Gerald R. Scales, on November 10, 1962. Together they built a loving home and life in Clayton, New York. Helen worked seasonally alongside Gerald at the local Big M supermarket, later ...

UBeryl D. (Winnie) Cote, 96, a resident at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in Troy, NY, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2026 following a long struggle with Alzheimer/Dementia disease.  She was born on May 6, 1929, in Sandy Creek, NY, the daughter of the late William and Pauline Winegar. Winnie was a caring and loving person who always tried to help her family and friends.  She lived many years in Halfmoon, NY, raising her children. Winnie and her husband, Ken, moved ...

Mary R. Davison, of Church Street, Adams, New York, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on April 6, 1954, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Delbert and June (Lalonde) Hare. She graduated from General Brown High School in 1974 and went on to work many years in the community at several places including Venus Swimwear, Northern Electric, Whispering Pines as a unit clerk, and later ...

Elaine Minnie Pond, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 101. Funeral arrangements are planned for June 6, 2026 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Brownville United Methodist Church. A memorial service at the church is to be followed by a graveside service and burial at the Brownville Cemetery. There will then be a return to the church for a time of food and fellowship. Elaine was born to ...

Betty M. Bartlett, 99, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at the Samaritan Nursing Home, where she had been a resident. Born on December 1, 1926, in the Town of Champion, New York, the daughter of Guy and Ella (Hayes) Peck, Betty graduated from Brownville High School. On September 7, 1946, she married her beloved husband, Carlton J. Bartlett, at the Brownville Methodist Church. The couple resided in Brownville, where they owned and operated a farm. Betty was also employed as an ...

Judith A. Bates, 83, of Dexter, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center after a brief stay at Samaritan Summit Village following a fall at home. Judith, lovingly known as Judy (or Jude), was born on March 23, 1942, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of Carlton and Lois Roof. She graduated from General Brown Central School in 1959 and went on to attend nursing school at the House of the Good Samaritan. Judy later attended Watertown School of Commerce and ...

Robert C. LaSage, 83, of Pillar Point, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2025.   Bob was born on August 2, 1942, in Watertown, New York, the son of Charles Edward LaSage and Bernice (Hodge) LaSage. He attended Watertown High School and, on August 31, 1962, married the love of his life, Jean E. Edson, at the Watertown Baptist Church. Together they shared 63 loving years of marriage and resided most of their married life on Pillar Point.   Bob worked ...