All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Sturtz, 92, of Watertown, NY, passed away February 10, 2026. Bob was born April 30, 1933 in Croghan NY, the son of Roy and Edna (Rohr) Sturtz of Namburg, NY. He graduated from the Watertown School of Commerce with a degree in accounting. Bob married Jean Audrey Stewart in 1953. Together they had 5 children. Bob and Jean enjoyed traveling. Bob was a great believer in giving back to the community. Upon completion of a 30 year career as Sales Manager of M. E. Avery ...

Frank Eugene Talotta "Frank the tank"  July 9, 1957 – February 3, 2026 Frank Eugene Talotta passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Frank was predeceased by his beloved grandson, Ashton; his daughters, Shaunna Talotta and Britney Vega; his brothers, Michael Talotta and Jon Talotta (infant); his sister, Gina Talotta; and his parents, Suzanne and Frank Talotta. He is survived by his children Frank Jr. “Frankie,” Steve, Nathaniel, Jordan, and his ...

Bradford Coombs Gifford, 81, of Three Mile Bay, NY passed away on January 29,2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home, in Chaumont, NY. Brad was born January 6,1945, to Reverend L. Grenfall and Helen (neé Seely) Gifford, in Ossining, NY. The family moved to Three Mile Bay in 1949, where Brad spent most of his life, until his residence at the Samaritan Keep Home. He joined the Navy as a young man. He then became a long-haul, cross-country truck driver. ...

Antwerp, NY - Henry Leroy “DJ Henry Big” Bendixen Jr., 65 of Antwerp, NY. Henry was born in Portland, Maine, January 16, 1960, Henry passed away in Samaritan on January 15, 2026, in Watertown, NY, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving father, devoted friend, and local legend.  Henry comes from a family of nine. He was a child of Henry Bendixen Sr and Donna Laro of Portland, Maine. He has always been a working man. Henry was a jack of all ...

CAPE VINCENT- Donald (Bubby) G. Boon, 75, of S. Esselstyne St. passed away on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home Inc., Cape Vincent, NY. Bubby was born in Olean, NY, on June 13th, 1950, to Donald R. and Dolores (Schunk) Boon. Bubby was raised in Rochester, NY, where he graduated from Madison High School. After High School, Bubby became a heavy truck mechanic, working for various shops, including DeCarolis Trucking, Okar Equipment, and ...

Edwina "Dolly" Jakubowski Buskey, age 86, of New Hartford, New York, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Utica, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home in Watertown, NY. Dolly was born on January 1, 1940, in Dexter, NY, to Lucian and Mary (Cosmic) Jakubowski. She attended General Brown High School. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles; her daughter, Karen (David) McDaniel; and her son, David (Kathi) Buskey. She also leaves behind her ...

Black River, NY- Flora J. Fleming, 90, of Leray St. Black River, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home surrounded by family and under the care of Jefferson County Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown. Flora was born on March 2, 1935 in Watertown, NY to the late Nial and Marie (Lattimore) Sweet. She completed 1 year at Jefferson Community College before creating her career as a seamstress. She worked as a seamstress for 58 years across ...

Angelo M. Augustine, age 70 of Watertown, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026 at his home under the care of Jefferson County Hospice following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Angelo is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Michele Dasno Augustine; his devoted daughter, Jamie Augustine, and her companion, Jamie Layton, of Watertown; his brother, Peter Augustine, and nephew, Jason Augustine, also of Watertown; along with many cherished nieces and nephews. He is also lovingly ...

Phyllis Jean Ward - 84, Clayton passed away Sunday afternoon, December 28, 2025 at River Hospital Alexandria Bay with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.   Phyllis was born to Malcolm and Cora (Burningham) Carr on September 29,1941. Phyllis attended school in Brownville and graduated from General Brown High School   During her time here on Earth Phyllis worked at the General Brown school in the cafeteria. She was married to Doug Ward for 25 years and raised three children. ...

Roxanna M. Schoff, 86, Cape Vincent, NY, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 17th, 2025 at The Grand Rehab and Nursing in Rome. Roxanna was born on December 17th, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas. She attended Wyandotte High School and graduated in 1957. Following graduation, she met the love of her life, Craig (Buzz) Schoff, from there they were married on June 22nd, 1957 and began to build a life together. They lived in various cities for Buzz’s career, including Plattsburgh, NY ...