Judith D. Lawrence, 79, formerly of LaFargeville/Omar passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Home where she resided for two years.    Judith was born in Alexandria Bay August 1, 1944, daughter of Edson P. and Lorene (Decker) Hall. She was a graduate of LaFargeville High School and attended the Watertown School of Commerce. On October 12, 1963 she married Thomas P. Lawrence at St. Vincent dePaul Church, Rosiere with Rev. Walter Charbonneau officiating....

   Constance Mulcahy, 83, of Watertown died April 24, 2024. She was born in 1941, the 6th child of 7 kids of James and Corleen Wells Foster. She married John Mulcahy in February 1960 and he passed in 2010.    Connie is survived by 4 children, Jaymie (Russell) Denny, Todd (Blanca) Mulcahy, John (Cathy) Mulcahy, Jr., and Heidi (Ken) Hicks; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.     Services will be at the family's convenience. Arrangements are...

      Gregg J. Ellinger, 75, died peacefully at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County on April 21, 2024.  Born on August 4, 1948 in Rome, N.Y., the son of Richard E. and Estelle E. Ewanyk Ellinger. He graduated from Oriskany Central School in 1966, and married Antonette J. Gagliardo on August 8, 1970 in Clay, N.Y.  Gregg went on to a career as an IT professional, and he retired from New York Airbrake as a Senior System Analyst in 2011.    Gregg is...

Jerome P. "Jerry" Bowers, 75, of Clayton passed from this world into the realm of the spirit Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a resident since January.   Jerry was born in Harrisburg, PA on March 28, 1949, son of the late Benjamin and Elsie (Dare) Bowers. He graduated high school in Hazleton, PA and spent one year at Wilkes College in Wilkes Barre, PA. On September 28, 2006 he married Joan D. Varsics in Saranac Lake and the marriage was...

   Phyllis J. Gaffney, 83, Watertown passed away at her home Saturday morning, April 13, 2024.    She was born in Allentown, PA  August 15, 1940, daughter of Edward and Lola Alice (Holt) Solar. The family moved to Watertown and Phyllis graduated from Watertown High School. On June 24, 1966 she married David R. Gaffney in Clayton and the marriage was blessed on November 8, 1974 at Holy Family Church with Rev. Thomas P. Murphy presiding.    She worked for...

   Jeffrey J. Desormo, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home in the town of Watertown Saturday morning, April 13, 2024.    Jeff was born in Watertown March 25, 1965, son of David L. and Linda A. (Adams) Desormo and he was a graduate of Watertown High School. On July 20, 1985 he married the love of his life of 39 years Dana L. Morgia at Asbury United Methodist Church. At a young age Jeff and Dana Had two beautiful children Tara and Andrew who he loved with all his...

Deacon John R. Murray, 89, Clayton passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Ogdensburg where he had resided for four years.    John was born in Syracuse on February 11, 1935, the son of Frank B. and Elizabeth (O'Hara) Murray, and graduated from St. Anthony's School, Syracuse. On October 22, 1955, he married Beverly J. McCloy at St. Anthony's Church, Syracuse.    He was a relay tester for Niagara Mohawk, Syracuse for 27...

Edward Lee Barlow, 79, of Clayton passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center.    Ed was born in Alexandria Bay October 26, 1944, son of  William L. and Laura H. (Hoppel) Barlow. He was a graduate of Clayton High School and attended state colleges in Geneseo and Watertown.    He was a field trained archeologist in California. Ed was a commercial fisherman for 30 years on the Pacific Ocean out of the San Francisco Bay area. While...

Karen Lynn Briggs, 61, passed away at her home in Watertown Friday morning, April 5, 2024.    Karen was born in Watertown October 23, 1962, daughter of Charles B. and Theresa J. (Daughen) Briggs. She was a graduate of Indian River High School, Jefferson Community College and received an Education degree from SUNY Potsdam.    She worked for Arby's for 30 years and retired as a manager in 2020. Karen enjoyed reading, playing cards, shopping, her cats, and...

   Dorothy C. Cahill, 92, of Watertown, died on Monday morning, March 25, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.    Dorothy was born in Warsaw on September 27, 1931, daughter of Frank and Doris (Weaver) Clinch. The family moved to Watertown where she graduated from Watertown High School, later receiving her BS from St. Lawrence University in Psychology. She married Thomas J. Cahill on January 1, 1955 at Holy Family Church with Rev. Francis J....