All Obituaries

Michael J. “Jimmy” Riley Sr., 80, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his closest family, Cindy West, Michael Riley Jr., Katie (Logan) Greene, Danielle Greene, Natasha (Bryan) Delaney and his beloved friend and caretaker, Anne Delaney. Born on December 3, 1943, in Watertown NY, he was the son of Woodrow and Ethel (Hamblin) Riley Sr. Upon leaving school, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in...

Bernard E. Plummer, 67, of Watertown, New York, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a 7 ½ month battle with lung cancer. Bernie was born on February 25,1957 in Watertown, New York, the son of Francis and Lorette (Johnson) Plummer Sr. Throughout his life, Bernie held various jobs, including roles at Samaritan Medical Center, Champion (Deferiet) Paper Mill, Fort Drum, Priority Freight, Pala wood, and several other trucking companies;...

Gerald R. Scales, 79, of Clayton, New York passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30,1944 in Watertown, NY, the son of William and Alta (Adams) Scales.  After completing his education, Gerald enlisted in the United States Army before embarking on a career that spanned over 52 years. He held various roles in North Country manufacturing plants before finding his calling...

Alfred H. Webert, 98, of Dexter, New York, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.  He was born on October 22, 1925, in Watertown, New York, to Harry and Ruth Eddy Webert. After graduating from Brownville Glen Park HIgh School, he served in the U.S. Air Force before pursuing higher education through the GI Bill, earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Syracuse University. Alfred...

Roy R.Quesenberry, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024,  at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Roy was born on June 25, 1953 and graduated from Watertown High School in 1971. Immediately following his graduation, he enlisted in  the  U.S. Air Force, where he served with honor until 1977, specializing in Law Enforcement. He later joined the U.S. Army  serving in the infantry. Upon completing his service in the Army, he...

Barbara J. Bisnett,83, of Dexter,NY, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had resided for the past seven years. Born on December 3,1940, Barbara was the daughter of Charles and Altha (Brower) Lapp. She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School in 1958. She married Edward W. Bisnett on March 21,1959. Although Edward passed away on July 7, 1963, Barbara remained devoted and never remarried. Barbara's career began at W.T. Grant Department...

Walter “Mike” Johnson, 82, of Dexter, NY, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.  He was born on August 27, 1941, in Watertown, New York, to the late Harry and Beverly (Doane) Johnson. Mike graduated from General Brown High School and served in the Navy Reserves from 1962 to 1966.  Mike had several jobs including Knowlton Brothers Paper Company in Watertown, he was a...

David L. Fisk, 94, of Dexter, New York, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. He was born on August 3, 1929, in Watertown, New York, to Stannage and Beatrice (Livingston)Fisk. David graduated from Watertown High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning several commendations including the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Army...

Joyce Ann (Johnson) Steele, 81, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away March 6, 2024.   Joyce was born in Ellisburg, New York on October 19, 1942 to the late Ray Johnson and Lena Hatch Johnson. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Steele; sisters, Mildred Johnson-Reed and Jean Johnson-Venton; and her brother, Richard Johnson. Joyce was a home maker for many years, loved to bake, especially cookies and holiday treats. She joyfully expressed...

Murray D. Majo, 83, passed away on March 6, 2024, at his home in Theresa, NY. Murray was born on July 12, 1940, the son of the late Bruce and Helen Savage Majo. He graduated from Watertown High School. After leaving school, he did an apprenticeship at the New York Airbrake. He also worked at PE Heavy Military in Syracuse, Fishercast in Watertown and then for General Motors in Massena until the plant closed. He spent the remainder of his career as a truck driver for Ranger Trucking in...