Dennis M. Farrell, 82, town of Cape Vincent passed away at his home Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.     Dennis was born June 2, 1943 in Rochester, son of Merton E. and Bertha A. (Denny) Farrell. The family moved to the Clayton area and he attended Clayton schools. He served in the US Army from 1960 to 1963. On February 8, 1964 he married Susan A. Hughes at St. Mary's Church with Rev. Leo Wiley officiating.     He worked in the ...

   Isabelle (nee Ellison) Murphy, 99, Hamburg, passed away at her home on March 10, 2026, physically and spiritually surrounded by her loving family.    Isabelle (“Issy”) was born on July11, 1926 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (White) Ellison. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1944 and from the Cadet Nurse Corps Program at Plattsburgh State Teaching College in 1947. Upon receiving her nursing degree and her license as a ...

Our dear mother, Nancy C. Smith passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2026 at the age of 86 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Nan was born December 10, 1939 in Oklahoma City, OK, daughter of Dr. Donald Bard McMullen and Elizabeth Jean Jones McMullen. She received her bachelor's degree from Allegheny College, Meadville, PA in 1962 and her master's degree from State College of Iowa in 1964. On April 10, 1966 she married Riggs Alden Smith at the National Cathedral in ...

   Cynthia M. Slover, 78, Rodman passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Samaritan Keep Home with her loving husband by her side.    Cindy was born in Watertown December 13, 1947, daughter of Robert and Elsie (Knowlton) Tibbles. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and attended one year at JCC. On May 24, 1969 she married William M. Slover at Trinity Episcopal Church, Watertown with Rev. Elliott Metcalf officiating.    Cindy was the owner and operator ...

Mary Jane Bertrand, 94, formerly of Evans Mills passed away Friday February 20, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center. She had resided at Samaritan Summit Village for several years.   Mary Jane was born in Watertown May 20, 1931, daughter of Edgar P. and Lula J. (Sears) Dewey. She was a graduate of Clayton Central School and received a bachelor's degree from Potsdam State College. On December 28, 1954 she married James J. Bertrand at St. Mary's Church, Clayton with Fr. George Racette ...

   Kenneth G. Aubin, Sr., 83, Dexter passed away Friday morning, February 13, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.    Ken was born in Watertown July 28, 1942, son of George and Margaret (Doroha) Aubin. He was a graduate of General Brown High School and received his associates degree from JCC. On December 10, 1960 he married Ann F. Castro at Immaculate Conception Church, Brownville and Ann died June 10, 2020.    Following high school he served 3 years as ...

   Reginald F. "Reggie" Buker, 83, Clayton finally went home to be with the love of his life on February 10, 2026.    Reggie was born in Carthage November 29, 1942, son of Melvin and Marguerite (Touron) Buker. He was a graduate of Copenhagen High School and Plattsburgh State College. He then went on to join the Air Force and was stationed in Korea, where he met Chris. He left Korea but was so smitten and love-struck he had to go back only after a month to get ...

   Richard T. Hammond, 84, formerly of Adams Center passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Samaritan Summit Village.    Richard was born July 16, 1941 in Watertown, son of Harold J. and Catherine M. (Connolly) Hammond and he was a graduate of Watertown High School. On May 19, 1962 he married Dorothy L. Kellogg at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Benoit C. Dostie, MSC officiating. Dorothy died February 15, 2020.    Richard was a member of the NYS ...

   Kathleen Lee Gee, 69, Watertown, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing, leaving behind a legacy rooted in devotion, creativity, and unwavering care for those she loved most.   Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Tom Gee; her children Shawna Cutuli (Brandon) and their children Giana, Caprice, and Anthony, Thomas Gee (Sarah) and their children Lillianne, Adeline, and Ella, and Jessica Reardon (Jason) ...

   Sister Jean Marie Vianney Chiovitti died at Samaritan Summit Village January 29, 2026 at the age of 105. She was born Mae Joan Chiovitti, daughter of Liberato and Nicolina Pichielli Chiovitti, on October 17, 1920, in Toronto, Canada. Sister Jean Marie was educated in Toronto, Canada.    It was while reading Father Daniel Lord’s article for youth in the Sunday Visitor, that Sister became intrigued with the ad for the Watertown Sisters of St. Joseph. The ad ...