All Obituaries

WATERTOWN, NY  —  The Watertown Elks Lodge #496 will hold their annual Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Watertown Elks Lodge, 728 Bradley St., Watertown, NY.   A luncheon will immediately follow the service in the banquet room. The service will also be available to view on Facebook as well. Please join the live feed by logging onto Watertown Elks 496. The following members will be remembered at this year’s memorial: Jon...

Joseph C. Strife, 61, of Carthage, NY, passed away November 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1962 in Lowville, NY, son of Carlton J. and Dolores A. (Hanno) Strife.  He graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1981. Joe was very dedicated to his current career working for the Town of Champion, notably as the Highway Superintendent for the past several years. He could be seen at any time of the day/night checking roads, looking for that  latest snowfall. When...

Patricia F. Nelson, 81, of Rodman, NY, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at her home where she was cared for by her family, a team of caregivers, and the assistance of Hospice of Jefferson County. She was born on August 28, 1942, in Albion, NY, daughter of George W. Fischer, Sr., and Gertrude E. (Sanford) Fischer Simpson. She grew up along "The Ridge" with her mother, grandmother, brother, and assorted family members, graduating from high school at the early age of 16...

Doris E. Makuch, 86, of Calcium, NY, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023 at the Carthage Area Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1937, in Copenhagen, NY, daughter of Christopher and Anna (Peebles) Snyder. She attended Copenhagen Central School. She married William A. Makuch on November 6, 1955 in Copenhagen.  She and her husband purchased land in Calcium and built the Ridgedale Trailer Park.  They owned and operated the park until 1990 when they sold it to their son...

Eric James Gilchrist, 47, of Brownville, NY, passed away on November 17, 2023, at Samaritan Medical Center after bravely battling heart disease. He was born on December 28, 1975, son of Fred J. and Sharon A. (Fisher) Gilchrist. Eric graduated from General Brown High School. Following school he resided down south for several years before returning home.  Upon returning home he worked at Raymour and Flanigans in Albany and Watertown, and later at Walmart in Watertown before...

Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D.   Retired United States Army Reserve Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D., of Watertown, NY, died unexpectedly Nov. 13, 2023, at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 North Massey St., Watertown. A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will take place...

Thelma Robbins, 102, passed away on November 12, 2023,  at Samaritan Summit Village, her home since 2019.  She was born on May 7, 1921, in Glen Park, NY, daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Van Horn) Thomas.  After graduating from Brownville Glen Park High School, Thelma pursued her calling in nursing at the House of the Good Samaritan, becoming a registered nurse. She started her career at House of the Good Samaritan, and later at Lafargeville High School and General Brown High...

Ernest “Ernie” Emory Narrow Sr., 76, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, at River Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer.  Ernie was born on February 19, 1947, to the late Edward and Erva (Schultz) Narrow, and he attended school at Indian River.  Ernie was a machinist at the New York Air Brake for 39 years, before retiring for health reasons. He was a member of the International Association of...

Nichole M. Johnston, 40, of Watertown, New York, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2023, at her home.    She was born on December 3, 1982, in Watertown, New York, the beloved daughter of Thomas A. and Deborah L. Vandermill Johnston, Jr. She graduated from Watertown High School in 2001 with honors and played basketball and softball during her high school years. Nichole then pursued her education at Jefferson Community College. Throughout her career, Nichole worked as a dedicated...

Betty J. Brett, 88 of Watertown, a dedicated nurse and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23,1934, in Lisbon, New York, the daughter of Clarence R. and Bernice I. (Day)Wood. She graduated in 1952 from Ogdensburg Free Academy. Betty’s commitment to care led her to attend St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center School of Nursing and graduated in 1955 with her RN. After graduating she began...