All Obituaries

  Octalana B. Parker, 97, formerly of Sackets Harbor, NY passed away June 10, 2021 in Jupiter, FL where she has resided since 1981. Born on October 31,1923 in Sackets Harbor, NY, daughter of Demont Floyd and Denzel Rhoda (Fawdrey) Burnup, she graduated from Sackets Harbor High School, June 1941. She was employed by Madison Barracks PX and Petit Drug Store in Sackets Harbor, NY, before enlisting in the US Navy.  She entered the US Navy on January 31,1944 and served during WWII...

Ann M. West, 84, of Chaumont passed away Thursday evening at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on April 12, 1937 in Chaumont, the niece of Francis and Rita Chavoustie. She graduated from Lyme Central School in 1956. She married James A. West on October 5, 1957 at the All-Saints Catholic Church in Chaumont. After their marriage, they moved to Antwerp. In 1989, the couple decided to move back to the Chaumont area. Ann worked for Antwerp Elementary School and at the...

Larry T. Beach Sr., 71, Sackets Harbor, passed away unexpectedly June 23, 2021. Born on February 16, 1950 in Watertown, NY, son of Arthur D. and Francis A. (Seery) Beach, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1968. Larry entered the US Army on March 11, 1969 and served in Vietnam as a medic. He was honorably discharged on March 2, 1971 and received the National Defense Service Medal. He married Cheryl “Sherri” Hanson on April 18, 1970 at the First Presbyterian Church in...

Delos W. Gleason,82, of US RT. 11, Philadelphia, NY, passed away June 19, 2021 at the Rome Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1938 in Oxbow, NY, the son of Earl and Bertha (Worden) Gleason.  Delos attended school in Philadelphia and from a young age worked on farms with his father. He married Patricia A. Oberton on October 14, 1961 at the Philadelphia Catholic Church.  He entered the US Army, he and his wife were stationed at Fort...

Russell G. Backus, 92, of Bayview Dr., Three Mile Bay, passed away June 12, 2021 at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. He was born on June 9, 1929 in the Town of Lyme, son of Charles E. and Mabel A. (Tracy) Backus. Russell worked for the Brownville Game Farm prior to entering the US Army on December 8, 1950.  He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1952 as a Corporal. A marriage to Jeanette  Cean ended in divorce. He then married Nancy Bourcy on December 26,...

Arthur J. "Joe" Villeneuve Jr., 77, of 15470 Clark Road, Sackets Harbor passed away June 5, 2021. Born on March 23, 1944 in Watertown, NY, son of Arthur J. and Grace(Luffman) Villeneuve Sr., he attended Sackets Harbor High School.  Following school he served in the US Navy. He married Bonnie Benway on February 14, 1965 at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church.  The couple resided in Sackets Harbor for 48 years.  Bonnie worked at Venus Manufacturing in...

Charles B. Neumeyer, 85, of 121 E Kirby St., Dexter, passed away peacefully May 30, 2021 at his home where he was being cared for by his granddaughter, Julia Bevens and Hospice of Jefferson County. Born on December 14, 1935, on Pillar Point, son of Clyde and Harriet (Johnson) Neumeyer, he graduated fro Dexter High School. Following school he worked on his fathers farm for four years. He then graduated from International Correspondence School with a degree in engineering. Charles worked for...

David S. Roberts, 94, of 100 St. Camillus Way, Fairport, NY and formerly of Watertown, passed away May 27, 2021 at Aaron Manor Nursing Home.  Born on April 17, 1927 in Watertown, son of Roswell and Winifred (Stedman) Roberts, he graduated from Watertown High School.  He married Grace Katherine Best of Canada on April 7, 1950.  The young couple resided in Canada before they moved to Rochester in 1954, where he began his career as a printing salesman for Great Lakes Printing...

Lewis Quesenberry, 40, passed away May 24, 2021, at his home in Watertown. Louie was born on March 6, 1981 in Ohio to Roy and Deborah Quesenberry. He attended General Brown High School. He later attended Jefferson Community College, graduating with a degree in hotel/restaurant management and later another degree in chemical dependency. Louie was always brutally honest, especially when talking about his struggles. His lifelong struggle with addiction began as a teenager. He was always open...

Claude B.  Fuller, 96, passed away on May 14, 2021 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident. He was born on June 30, 1924, in Fowler, NY, son of the late Clarence and Nellie Fuller. He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged on September 23, 1947 as a Private First Class. Mr. Fuller worked as a farm hand for many years. Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home.  A graveside service with military honors will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25th...