Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Francis Leighton Wilcox - A Celebration of Life for family and friends to honor Fran will be held on Saturday, July 12th, with open house starting at 2:00pm at the Lowville Fire Department.

Francis Leighton Wilcox passed away on March 2, 2025 at a Las Vegas hospital, following a brief illness. Francis was born on October 20,...

Feb 28, 2025

Alice M.  (LaChausse) Jardine, 83, died at her home on February 28th, 2025 in Sun Lake Arizona.

Born in 1941 during WW II, she became second oldest child of the late Jeremiah and Arizona LaChausse. Joining her siblings in heaven are, Bruce, Donald, and Philip.

Preceded in her death, she leaves behind siblings, Robert, Lake...

Feb 27, 2025

LOWVILLE - Douglas S. Brodie, 91, died Thursday evening, February 27, 2025 at the East Road Adult Home.

Doug was born in Le Roy on November 1, 1933 the son of the late Gordon Thomas and Mary Elvira (Seward) Brodie. He graduated from LeRoy High School and went on to Cornell University to receive his bachelor's degree....

Feb 26, 2025

LOWVILLE - Delilah M. Mahoney, 86, died Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2025 at Lewis County General Hospital with her family and friends at her side.

Delilah was born on May 11, 1938 in Lowville the daughter of the late William M. and Delila Mae (Manzer) Mahoney. She graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School. She lived in...

Feb 23, 2025

NEW BREMEN – Mary Ann P. Becker, 87, died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 23, 2025 at Lewis County General Hospital where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Ann was born at Lewis County General on March 15, 1937 the daughter of Stanley T. "Red" and Genevieve C. Waligory. She graduated from Lowville Academy in...

Feb 9, 2025

LOWVILLE - Christopher W. Kunert, 54, died early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025 at Lewis County General Hospital with his wife Lori by his side.

Chris was born on February 18, 1970 in Shelby, OH, the son of William and Heike (Seibert) Kunert. He graduated from Centennial High School in Columbus, OH, and enlisted in the U.S....

Jan 26, 2025

LOWVILLE – Jeannine M. Brown, 74, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She died on Sunday evening, January 26th 2025, at Lewis County General Hospital with her family at her side.

Jeannine was born to the late Wesley A. and Iona M. (Jordan) Burnham on September 25, 1950 in Lowville. After graduating from Lowville...

Jan 26, 2025

WATSON – Everett George Burdick, 92, passed away on Sunday morning, January 26th at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.

Everett was born on September 26, 1932 at the Lewis County General Hospital the son of the late Eli Albert and Myrtle Neil (Rudd) Burdick. He grew up in the Glenfield area before serving three years in...

Jan 25, 2025

TURIN - Family and friends are invited to Richard "Gork" J. Gorczyca Sr., burial on Saturday, August 16th at 1:00pm at Brantingham Cemetery.

Richard "Gork" J. Gorczyca Sr., 76, of Turin, NY, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, under the compassionate care of Jefferson County Hospice.

Born on November 2, 1948, he was the...

Jan 20, 2025

COPENHAGEN - Clifford G. Mattis, of Old State Road, died at the Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, early Monday morning, January 20th where he had resided for a few weeks.

Cliff was born on October 28, 1933 in New Bremen, the son of the late George Arthur and Frances Margaret (Bailey) Mattis.  He was a...

Jan 18, 2025

LOWVILLE – Keith H. Gary, 81, died on Saturday evening, January 18, 2025 at his home.

Keith was born on October 27, 1943 in Auburn, the son of the late Horace and Isobel G. (Keysor) Gary. He graduated from Cato-Meridian Central School where after graduation he served in the Army National Guard from 1964 until 1970 when...

Jan 6, 2025

STAR LAKE – Patricia A. McCulley, 86, died Monday afternoon, January 6, 2025 at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Patricia was born in Watertown on December 19, 1938 the daughter of the late  Robert E. and Margaret Emma (Daly) McCulley. She graduated from Watertown High School and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1957. She served...

Jan 6, 2025

LOWVILLE – Robert P. Antonius, 85, of the Markowski Homestead, died early Monday evening, January 6th, 2025 at Lewis County General Hospital with family by his side.

Robert was born on February 12, 1939, in Quincy, Massachusetts, the son of late Alfred and Mary (George) Antonius. Robert was always a hard worker and loved to seek different...

Jan 4, 2025

Tracey E. Chamberlain, 71, died January 4, 2025 at Wynn Hospital, Utica, after complications of Parkinson's disease.

She was born on November 13, 1953 in Lowville, New York to the late George T. and Emma (Hongo) Ewing. She graduated from Lowville Academy in 1971 where she participated in gymnastics and cheerleading, and proudly achieved her LPN Nursing...

Jan 2, 2025

LOWVILLE - Joseph Matthew Griffin, 37, passed away late Thursday morning, January 2, 2025 with his family by his side at Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing where he has been residing.

Joe was born on April 15, 1987 in Raleigh, NC the son of James Michael "Jim" and Lisa May (Munger) Griffin. He graduated from Lowville...

Dec 25, 2024

Virginia Mae Swanson Sunderhaft peacefully passed away in her sleep on Christmas morning 2024, in her Lowville, New York home where she had resided for over 70 years.

Born on May 25, 1920, in Webster, South Dakota, to Clara and Swan Swanson, Virginia's remarkable 104-year life is a testament to her unwavering faith, gentle spirit, fierce tenacity,...

Dec 15, 2024

Carthage, NY

Kelly Todd, 58, of Alexandria St. Carthage, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

Born in Watertown, NY on October 22, 1966 to the late Stanley C. Houppert and the late Mary Suzanne (Moran)...

Dec 10, 2024

Karen Mildred Mooney 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at her Number Four Rd home with loving family at her side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Born in Watson, NY on Sept. 16, 1942, to Milton and Mildred (Shaw) Flint, she graduated from Beaver River Central School...

Dec 9, 2024

Walton (Walt) J. Sugrue, Sr.

Walt was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1932. He peacefully went to the Lord on December 9, 2024. He was the son of Charles and Ethel (Haverity) Sugrue. He graduated from Nutley High School, New Jersey in June 1950. He enlisted in the Army Reserves after graduation. His unit was...

Nov 28, 2024

LOWVILLE - Arletha M. Moser, 89, formerly of William Street in Croghan, died late Thursday evening, November 28, 2024 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where Arletha has been a resident since 2019.

Mrs. Moser was born on January 13, 1935 in the town of Lowville, daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Mabel Elsie (Widrick)...