All Obituaries

Barbara A. McMullen, 91, of Cape Coral, FL and Cape Vincent, NY passed away peacefully Friday, September 15, 2023 in Rochester, NY surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Cape Vincent. Barbara was born on October 19, 1931 in Masontown, WV, to the late Carl Brown and Margarette Brown. She was a 1949 graduate of Masontown High School in Masontown, West Virginia, and then attended two years of business school. Upon completion, she moved to...

James L Wiley of Cape Vincent, NY passed away on September 14th 2023 at the age of 91. James was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a husband. He married Virginia Potter, July 14th, 1956 at St. Mary’s, Canandaigua, NY. They had 40 blessed years together.  After her death March 2, 1997, Jim married Janet Hughson of Canandaigua on Dec. 14, 2002. Janet passed November 18th, 2020, they were blessed with love and companionship for 19 years. James is survived by his children:...

Elizabeth Jean Beaman, also known as Betty, passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 95 in Watertown, NY. Born on February 14, 1928, in Natural Bridge, NY, she was the daughter of Madeline (Frost) and Marion Smith and stepfather Samuel Capone. Betty was a loving wife, married to Frank Alan Beaman on September 4, 1950, until his passing on September 12, 1983. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised nine children: Frank, Watertown, Samuel (Debbie), Camillus, Shirley (Scott)...

Wesley D. Mills of Watertown, NY passed away at his home on Sunday, September 3rd at the age of 66. Wesley was born on June 27th, 1957 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He resided in North Carolina most of his life before moving to the Watertown area around 30 years ago. Wesley worked at the Urban Mission for 5 years and also as a laborer for a moving company. Wesley is survived by the love of his life and partner, Amber Brasie. Amber’s three boys, Jayden, Jordan, and Joseph were the...

It is with regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara E. Pope on 9/2/23 to the community. As per moms final wishes no services are being held. To those who knew her we thank you for your friendship and understanding. Her Daughters Rebecca and Gerry. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home of Watertown, NY. Online condolences can be made at www.clevelandfhinc.com.

On 8/29/23 Catherine B. Priest completed her journey here on Earth at her convenience in her bed in her home in Watertown, NY. Having recently decided she was mad at her husband she may or may not meet up and make a new journey with him. She had an outgoing personality and was not afraid of asking people she did not know what their name was and then referencing someone she knew by the same name because she knew a lot of people and she was sure to know a relative of theirs, and more often...

August 25, 2023, Elizabeth “Liz” Williams Kelly, 78, of Cape Vincent, NY, passed away peacefully at home in the village she loved. Liz resided in Cape Vincent for the past 20 years in retirement. She was head of the Art Department of the Utica Public School District where she taught art at schools throughout the district for many years. For a period during that time, she served as an official in the Utica Teachers’  Association. While in Utica, Liz enjoyed an...

The world lost a true angel on August 24, 2023, with the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Taddonio. Elizabeth was born on May 24, 1930, the sixth of eight children, to Irish Catholic parents, Anastasia and John Cody, in Watertown, Massachusetts, and raised on Prince Edward Island in Canada. At the young age of 16, she traveled back to Massachusetts to begin working. With her former husband (Joseph Taddonio, m. 1952), Elizabeth had seven children, Richard Taddonio (Watertown, NY),...

Cherryl C. Aubin, 71, of Watertown, NY passed away Monday, August 14th at Samaritan Medical Center with her family at her side. Cherryl was born in Carthage, NY on February 17th, 1952 to the late Franklin and Dora (Richardson) Hall. In her younger years she worked in a factory and then as a housekeeper. In her free time Cherryl enjoyed painting ceramic statues, visiting friends and family, and spending time with her dog Shadow and her cat Blackie jo. Cherryl is survived by two children,...

Donald M. Hoppel, 88, of Clayton, NY passed away on Saturday, August 12th at Samaritan Medical Center. Donald was born in Three Mile Bay, NY on September 4th, 1934 to the late Sterley and Dorothy (Weaver) Hoppel. He lived in the Chaumont-Clayton area with his beloved wife of 56 years. Louise Hoppel. He was a long-term employee of Frink Sno Plow, a dairy farmer and a snowbird after retirement, with Louise. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, NASCAR, and being outdoors. Donald is...