Obituaries

Nov 1, 2021

Nancy Jane (VanWagner) Eaves, 69, of Lowville, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born June 15, 1952 in Norwich, NY, the youngest daughter of Roy and Doris (Thomas) VanWagner.

She graduated from Sherburne-Earlville Central School in 1970 and Wilson Hospital School of Nursing...

Oct 31, 2021

CARTHAGE - Angeline K. Zehr, 89, died Sunday morning, October 31, 2021 surrounded by her family and under the care of Lewis County Hospice at the home of her daughter. She was formerly of Myakka City, FL.

Mrs. Zehr was born May 17, 1932 in Lowville the daughter of the late Russell H....

Oct 22, 2021

GLENFIELD - Rodney J. Cannan, 70, of Blue Street, died in the emergency room on Friday evening, October 22, 2021 at Lewis County Health System.

Mr. Cannan was born August 8, 1951 in Lowville the son of the late John H. and Lucy M. (Wright) Cannan.  Rodney graduated from Lowville Academy and Central...

Oct 16, 2021

CROGHAN - Gary D. Genito, III, 21, of the Erie Canal Road, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, due to complications of an automobile accident.

Gary was born on July 18, 2000 in Lowville the son of the late Gary Dean Genito, Jr., and the late Christine A. Larkins. He was a graduate...

Oct 14, 2021

Brian Philip Western, Lowville, passed away at home on October 14, 2021.

Brian, only child of Lynn F. Western and Judy Peterson Western, was born on July 9, 1969 in Lowville, NY.  He was predeceased by his father, Lynn Western, on April 22, 1997, paternal grandparents Nicholas and Ruth Henry Western, maternal grandparents...

Oct 4, 2021

MARTINSBURG – Harry F. Ortlieb, Jr., 52, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, after an illness.

Harry was born in Lowville on December 7, 1968 to Harry F. and Rita S. (Grandjean) Ortlieb. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School in 1987. He worked for V.S....

Sep 30, 2021

LOWVILLE – Scott W. Brigham, 53, passed away on Thursday, September 30 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, after succumbing to complications related to COVID.  Calling hours are from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc., 7676 North State Street, Lowville.  A ceremony of full military honors will be held...

Sep 27, 2021

THERESA - Lisa J. Barker, 58, died early Monday morning on September 27, 2021 at home.

Lisa was born on July 22, 1963 in Lowville the daughter of the late Richard M. and Joyce Marie (Bruckman) Brouty. She graduated from Beaver River Central School. Lisa was united in marriage to Edwin C. Barker...

Sep 22, 2021

LOWVILLE - Peter Nortz, 88, formerly of Lowville, died Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2021 at Samaritan Summit Village where has resided since 2018.

Pete was born on July 29, 1933 in Lowville the son of the late Henry N. and Mildred E. (Ulrich) Nortz. He was a Lowville graduate the class of 1951...

Sep 20, 2021

LOWVILLE – Francis G. Main, 83, formerly of Stowe Street died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville.

Francis was born at home in Watson to the Late Clinton Francis and Clista Frances Kunkel Main on July 12, 1938. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School. During...

Sep 15, 2021

LOWVILLE - Gilbert M. "Gilly" Stoffle, 82, of Lowville, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lewis County Health System Hospital where he had been a patient for one day.

Gilbert was born on June 25, 1939 in Lowville the son of the late Mylan William and Anna (McGrath) Stoffle. Gilly was a graduate...

Sep 6, 2021

Thomas James Spina, age 86, died peacefully, surrounded by family, in his Rochester, NY home on September 6, 2021.  Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Bleshoy Spina, his two children, Rick (Barbara Giaimo) of Detroit, MI and Linda (David VanDeusen) of Glenmont, NY; as well as four grandchildren, Rebecca Chambers (Kirk Shimkin) of...

Sep 5, 2021

WATSON - September 5, 2021: Today Robert K. Boeckman Jr. lost his 15-year battle with NASH, the non-alcoholic liver disease, which eventually led to renal failure. Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Delton, his father-in-law Philip Delton, brother-in-law James Delton, sister-in-law, June Hanson (Anders), niece Lindsey Delton of Phoenix, Arizona; nephew Andrew Delton...

Aug 13, 2021

LOWVILLE - Helen Marie Mihalyi, 93, died on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Mihalyi was born on January 19, 1928 in Lowville the daughter of the late Bazil and Lottie (Matuszczak) Putz. She graduated from Lowville Free Academy . Helen married C. Richard Mihalyi on April 3, 1948 in a...

Aug 13, 2021

CROGHAN – William (Bill) Shambo, 78, died August 13 th in his home.  He was born on July 5, 1943 in Watertown the son of the late Earl T.  and Angeline (LaFave) Shambo.

William was married to his surviving wife, Kathleen (Susie) for 55 years. They settled in Croghan. William was a volunteer...

Aug 3, 2021

WILLIMANTIC, CT - Helen Elizabeth Louis, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021 at St. Joseph Living Center.

Helen was born on July 28, 1930 in Castorland, NY, the youngest child of the late Loren and Laura (Hirschey) Louis. Helen attended grammar school in Castorland and graduated from Lowville Free Academy in 1948. She...

Jul 31, 2021

Edward M. Russell, 80, of Lowville, died Saturday evening, July 31, 2021 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center where he was a patient for one week.

Edward was born on April 25, 1941 in New Haven, CT, the son of the late James A. and Leila M. (Devine) Russell Sr. He attended Lowville Academy and then served...

Jul 28, 2021

LOWVILLE - Victor Paul Irish, 45, of Lowville, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home.

Vic was born on October 9, 1975 in Gouverneur the son of the Paul J. and Sandra Jean (Smith) Irish. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School the class of 1993. Victor worked construction, Owl...

Jul 22, 2021

NAUMBURG - Frederick Joseph Bingle, 88, of Naumburg, New York, passed peacefully into the hands of God on July 22, 2021. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.

Fred, the son of the late Harry Dewey Bingle and Dorothy (Riffanacht) Bingle, was born on July 24, 1932, at...

Jul 16, 2021

HARRISVILLE - Joselyn Diane Thomas Chopay, 86, died on Friday evening, July 16, 2021 at Lewis County Health System Nursing Home.

She was born on May 17, 1935 in the town of Diana the daughter of the late Fred C. and June (VanSlyke) Thomas.  She grew up near Harrisville and Racquette Lake.