Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

Agnes Clare Bower, 96, went to her heavenly home on July 14th, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her daughter's home in Martinsburg, NY, where she had lived for over two years.

Agnes was born on October 13th, 1926 to Thomas and Clara Daly in Woodstown, New Jersey. After graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1944,...

Jun 11, 2023

BRONX - Heidi Lynn Hirschey of Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Heidi was born in Lowville on August 18, 1967, the daughter of the late John C. and Molly A. (Grandjean) Hirschey. She attended Lowville Academy, graduating in 1985. Heidi graduated summa cum laude...

Jun 2, 2023

Benjamin L. Blair, Jr., 71, of S. Mathias Avenue, Amsterdam, NY passed away suddenly on Friday, June 2, 2023. Born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on August 9, 1951 he was the son of the late Benjamin L. and Clara (Bailey) Blair, Sr.

Ben and his family relocated to Lowville, NY where he was raised.  He was...

May 29, 2023

LOWVILLE – Donald Harold Berrus, 89, of the Griffith Road, died at his home on Monday afternoon, May 29, 2023 under the care of his family.

Donald was born on January 29, 1934, in the town of Martinsburg, the son of the late Evelyn (Stoffle) Berrus-Jackson. He attended a one room school house...

May 25, 2023

LOWVILLE - Grace Evelyn Normander, 87, formerly of Trinity Avenue, died early, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, where she had resided since June of 2016.

Grace's family deeply appreciates the care and comfort all of the nursing home staff showed to her, during her stay there.

Grace was born...

May 18, 2023

LOWVILLE - James W. Lee, 70, died Thursday evening, May 18, 2023 at Faxton-St. Lukes Healthcare of Utica.

Jim was born in Turin, on March 21, 1953, the son of the late James A. and Joyce (Gillette) Lee. He graduated from General Martin High School in Glenfield. Jim married Linda Ann Arthur on July 19, 1986 at...

May 14, 2023

LOWVILLE – Timothy O. Nortz, 59, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Sunday, May 14, at Samaritan Medical Center .

Tim was born in Watertown on July 8, 1963 , the son of John U. "Jack" and Barbara (Sturtze) Nortz. He graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School in 1981. He went...

May 9, 2023

LOWVILLE – Thomas Richard Dubach, 76, died early Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023 , at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center , with his family at his side.

Tom was born on March 19, 1947 , in Boonville. He was the son of Robert and Jeanette ( Wakefield ) Dubach. He attended school...

May 7, 2023

Carole Jean Patterson, 82, of Glenfield, NY went to her heavenly home on May 7, 2023 after being in the care of her loving family and hospice of Lewis County.

Carole was born in Lowville, NY on August 19, 1940. A daughter to Frank and Rosella (Beyette) Western. She was lovingly raised by her Aunt...

May 4, 2023

LOWVILLE – Edward J. "Punky" Finn, 79, died early Thursday evening, May 4, 2023 , at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, where he had resided since the end of April.

Punky was born on July 28, 1943 in Lowville, the son of the late, Byron James "Huck" and...

Apr 13, 2023

CASTORLAND - Gregory D. Greene, 49, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home in Castorland.

Gregory was born on May 18, 1973 in Watertown, the son of Catherine LaVancha, and the late John Gregory Greene. Greg attended South Lewis Central School. He was self employed and did tree work in the area. He was...

Mar 30, 2023

McDONALD, Jane Christine 66, of Lincoln, MA, passed away peacefully, on March 30, 2023, after a long illness.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband, Arthur Siegel, M.D., of Lincoln, MA; her brother, Wayne F. McDonald and sister-in-law, Christina McDonald of Hurley, NY; her sister, Karen (McDonald) Reape and brother-in-law, Raymond Reape, of Castorland, NY; and her...

Mar 28, 2023

LYONS FALLS - Elizabeth "Betty" L. Green, a long time resident of Lyons Falls, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 28th, 2023 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Chris Buckingham, where she had been residing since October of 2021. Betty was born on November 26th, 1929 in Lake Placid, NY,...

Mar 24, 2023

LOWVILLE – Mary Corbett Martin, 93, formerly of Lyons Falls and Valley View Court, passed away on Friday evening, March 24, 2023, at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, where she had resided since August of 2022.

Mary was born on April 29, 1929 in Watertown, the daughter of the late, Joseph A....

Mar 24, 2023

CROGHAN – Elmer M. Golden, 91, died Friday morning, March 24 th, in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Golden was born in Watertown on January 24, 1932, the son of the late Maurice and Agnes Ritz Golden. Elmer graduated from the former Father Leo Memorial School in 1950. The game of baseball...

Mar 11, 2023

NEW BREMEN - Richard O. Rice, 75, died early Saturday afternoon on March 11, 2023 at his home under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

Richard was born on March 19, 1947 in Lowville the son of the late Otis F. and Marie (Sauer) Rice. He attended Lowville Academy and...

Mar 5, 2023

Barbara Ann Evans, 94, longtime resident of Lowville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at home under the loving care of family and hospice in Carlisle, PA.

Born on May 14 th , 1928, the daughter of Anton and Barbara Anna (Mergle)...

Mar 2, 2023

LOWVILLE - Paul Richard Barker, Jr., 67, of Railroad St. Lowville died Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Lowville.

Mr. Barker was born December 1, 1955 in Lowville, the son of the late Paul Richard and Marjorie E. (Roy) Barker Sr. He attended school in Beaver River. A previous marriage to Laureen "Laurie" M....

Feb 28, 2023

WATSON – Dr. Megan Elizabeth Cartier, 44, passed away on February 28, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer at home under the care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.

Megan is survived by her parents, Carolyn and Jerry Cartier of Lowville. A brother, Matt (Heather, her sister in love) Cartier,...

Feb 16, 2023

LOWVILLE – Tammi J. Birchenough, 58, died at her home on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Tammi was born on May 10, 1964 in Lowville the daughter of Lawrence and Glendyne J. (Garito) Jantzi. She graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School, attended SUNY Oswego, and graduated with an associate degree from JCC. She...