All Obituaries

Timothy J. Randall, 67, Watertown, passed away January 29, 2023, at Albany Medical Center.   Tim was born July 6, 1955, in Watertown, son of Carl F. “Kelly” and Jane (Elsey) Randall. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1973. On September 16, 1983, he married Renate (Randy) Dorfler at his home by the Justice of the Peace.   Tim worked for Watertown Plumbing Supply for twenty-five years. Previously he worked for Burns Supply.   Surviving besides his wife...

Pasquale “Pat” Crupi, 96, Coffeen Street, Watertown, passed away, January 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Pat was born on August 27, 1926 in Watertown, son of Antonio and Maria (Foti) Crupi. He attended Watertown Schools and served in the United States Navy as a Seabee, he was honorably discharged.   On July 11, 1938 he married Leona Kelly at St. Anthony’s Church with Reverend Richardson officiating. Mrs. Crupi died April 17,...

Dr. W. Barton (“Bart”) Van Slyke, 97, died peacefully at home in Watertown, NY on January 12, 2023.  He was born in Gouverneur, NY on August 16, 1925, the son of William M. Van Slyke and Gertrude (Slicer) Van Slyke.  Extremely well organized his entire life, Bart even penned his own obituary.  (Sorry Dad, we couldn’t resist a few edits.)   Bart’s childhood days were spent in Gouverneur where his father was a long-time mayor, pharmacist and...

Joan M. Randall, 75, of East Avenue, Watertown, passed away December 31, 2022, at her son’s home where he and his family have been caring for Joan for the last few years.   Joan was born June 10, 1947 in Watertown, a daughter of Ross and Rose (Pepp) Anzalone. She graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy. On January 28, 1967 Joan married William C. Randall at Holy Family Church. Mr. Randall died August 26, 2015.   Joan most recently was a switchboard operator for Samaritan...

Ellojean “Nanny“, 84, of Bishop Street Road, Henderson, died December 31, 2022, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.    Born January 6, 1938, in Watertown NY, a daughter of Russel B. and Beatrice Covey Carpenter. She attended school in Watertown then later at Hounsfield in Sackets Harbor.  She didn’t graduate at that time due to health reasons but later went on to receive her GED, which she was very proud of.    On July 7, 1956, she married...

Barbara A. Woodside,70, Creekwood Apartments, pass away December 26, 2022, under the care of Jefferson County Hospice at the home of her daughter, Buffy Hart. Barbara was born April 3, 1952, in Watertown, daughter of Clarence and Mary (Davis) Hatch, Sr. She attended local schools. Barbara was a housekeeper for Best Western in Watertown and Candlewood Suites in Evans Mills.   Barbara loved everything Elvis Presly, Jeopardy was her favorite TV show, she loved playing casino games online...

Thelma E. Koelmel, age 103 (nee Scarpell) born August 31, 1919.   Daughter of Marguerite Gallagher and George Scarpell, and step-daughter of Richard Colesanti. Thelma died peacefully at her home on Friday December 2, 2022.   She graduated from Sacred Heart School and Immaculate Heart Academy. She graduated from the Watertown School of Commerce and then later on, at age 62 graduated with honors from Jefferson Community College.   In her early work career, Thelma worked for...

Robert J. Babcock, 78, a Watertown native and longtime resident, passed away early this month. He graduated from Watertown High School and Syracuse University. He served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge.  Robert went on to work at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, where he taught incarcerated people. He loved vintage cars and proudly drove visitors in his pristine Model T Ford’s rumble seat. With his extended family, he enjoyed many summer days at...

Mary Katherine Ulmen Pike, the Ulmen/ Pike family matriarch, passed peacefully at the age of 92 blessed years while a resident of Samaritan Summit Village.  Mom and Gramma, as she was known to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, lived a full life in total support of all, spiritually, emotionally, and financially.     Mary was born April 6th, 1930 in Watertown, NY to John Henry and Margaret Mooney Ulmen.  She graduated from Watertown High...

Trevor J. Gladle, 42, of South Massey Street, passed away November 19, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Trevor was born October 23, 1980 in Watertown , son of Kenneth B. Gladle and Patricia A. (Netto) Gladle-Hatch. He attended schools in Watertown and received his plumbing and heating certificate from Jefferson-Lewis BOCES. Trevor worked for various restaurants including Ricardo’s as an executive chef and most recently at Spokes as a sous chef. Trevor loved his girls,...