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Born Feb. 25, 1940, in Gouveneur, N.Y., passed away Sept. 26, 2018 in Lancaster, Calif. Roger grew up in Russell, NY, and attended Knox High School. Roger served in the United States Air Force for 24 and half years as … Continue reading →

Paul Francis “Butch” Wiese, 70, of Chateaugay, N.Y., passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018, at his home. Paul was born in Potsdam, N.Y., on Oct. 2, 1947, the son of William G.H. and Genevieve (Amo) Wiese. He attended Knox … Continue reading →

Ms. Beverly B. Bullis, 77, of Canton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Gouverneur Hospital where she was in the company of her daughter, Peggy and her sister, Shirley. Beverly was born March 14, 1941 in … Continue reading →

RUSSELL – Mary E. Colton, age 79, of Russell, passed away at home on February 20, 2018 under the care of her family and hospice. Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Edwards on Sunday, February 25, … Continue reading →

Mrs. Joan B. Clarke, 81, of Russell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Joan was born October 12, 1936 in Manchester, NH; daughter of … Continue reading →

RUSSELL- Mertice J. Jeffries, age 83, of Russell, NY passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. There will be a memorial service for Mertice at a later date. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Edwards. … Continue reading →

CANTON — Gene L Whiteford, 83, passed away Wednesday night, December 13, 2017 at RiverLedge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, NY. Gene was born in Russell, NY on October 27, 1934 to parents Louis and Celia (Reed) Whiteford. He grew up … Continue reading →

Lois Gertrude (Von Wald) Hall, 86, born May 21, 1931, died Oct. 30, 2017. She is survived by her four children, Gregory (Kathy) Hall, of Clinton, Mississippi, David Hall of Reno, Nevada, Amy (Thomas) Thompson of Chino Valley, Arizona, and … Continue reading →

Susan M. Hundley, 57, of Merritt Island, FL and formerly of Clare, NY passed away Oct. 15, 2017 at Cape Canaveral Hospital with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 7, 1960 Sue attended Knox-Memorial … Continue reading →

Gouverneur – Lorraine M. Knight, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. Calling hours will be on Sunday, October 22nd from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm … Continue reading →

CANTON/RUSSELL – David C. VanBrocklin, age 65, of Canton and formerly of Russell, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his son’s home, under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. Calling hours will be held at French … Continue reading →

PITCAIRN – John I. Jessmer, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on April 27th in East Pitcairn at the age of 82. John was born on February 9, 1935 in Potsdam, NY to late Florence (Cota) and … Continue reading →

Sarah J. Simonet of Fitchburg, MA passed away February 8, 2017. Sarah was born March 28, 1936 in Canton, NY, the daughter of Ralph W & Agnes Briggs. Sarah had been enjoying her retirement with the reading of many books … Continue reading →

Rogene J. Coughlin Bessette, 85, of 307 Town Line Road, Canton went peacefully to live with the Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2016 while a resident at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, NY. Calling hours will be Thursday, December … Continue reading →

GOUVERNEUR- Robert E. “Bob” Church, age 76, of Gouverneur, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the United Helpers RiverLedge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Calling hours for Bob will be on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 … Continue reading →