All Obituaries

Ronald J. Melara, 75, of Watertown, passed away December 7, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center. Ron was born May 10, 1944, in Watertown, son of Pasquale C. and Rose Compo Anzalone Melara. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1962 and served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. On June 20, 1992 he married Mary Forbes Washburn in Watertown, NY. Ron worked with his brother Frank at P & M Floors in Evans Mills and Watertown, NY from 1967-1993.  In 1994, Ron opened Ron...

Smalls, Tracey Catherine It is with heavy hearts that we sadly announce the passing of Tracey Smalls (Burnside) on Wednesday December 4, 2019, in her 55th year. Traceys larger than life personality and loving heart will be sadly missed by her husband of 30 years, Edward Smalls, and her sisters Lori Deodato (Ted) and Karen Boyd (the late Robert). She is predeceased by both of her parents Ken and Kathy Burnside. Tracey will be dearly missed by her nephews, Rob Boyd (Krista), Jacob Deodato...

Gloria J. Barrett, 73, of Boon Street, passed away at her home on November 30, 2019.   Gloria was born in Carthage a daughter of Richard and Helen Gyurko Kline. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1964. On April 30, 1971 she married Jerry Barrett with Vivian Thomas, Justice of the Peace officiating.   Gloria retired from Watertown High School in 2018 after thirty-nine years of service, where she was a food service assistant and cashier in the cafeteria. Previously, she...

Damien M LaBarge,41, a life-long resident of Watertown, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2019 in his home. Born in Watertown July 25th, 1978 to Mitchell and Torre LaBarge, Damien was a bright kind soul. He was known all over the city from his days as a Watertown Daily Times delivery person. He was always willing to go out of his way to help his family, his friends and even strangers. He was a spiritual man involved in many church activities. He made an impact on many...

Michaela Elizabeth Dietterich, beloved daughter and cherished friend to so many, passed away peacefully at the age of 31 on November 22nd, 2019. She had been courageously battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia since 2018.   The daughter of Elizabeth and Gary Dietterich, Michaela was born June 14th, 1988. From that day forward, her incredible smile, her infectious laugh and the sunlight she carried with her would change the world. Michaela graduated from Watertown High School in 2006 and...

Ralph A. Brown, 67, of US Rt 11 Watertown, passed away November 17, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center.   Ralph was born July 28, 1952, in Watertown, a son of Allen R. and Anna Marzano Brown. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1970. On August 11, 1973, he married Nancy Datoush at St. Anthony’s Church.   Ralph retired from the City of Watertown, Public Works Department, after thirty years of service as an equipment operator. Several years ago, he owned and operated a...

Lloyd G. Miller, of Sackets Harbor, passed away November 12, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side.   Lloyd was born March 8, 1936 in Rodman, the son of Harry and Loretta Williams Miller. He graduated from Adams High School in 1953 and served with the United States Air Force. On March 7, 1975 he married Toni Marie Navarra in the Town of Watertown, he was previously married Bonnie Poole.   In 1982, Lloyd began his career with the New York State Department of...

Margaret Mary Cartin, 104, formerly of Flower Ave. West, passed away on November 11, 2019 at Samaritan Summit Village where she had been a resident for the past six and a half years.   Mrs. Cartin was born July 3, 1915 in Watertown, a daughter of Leo and Mollie Delaney Stumpf. She graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 1932 as valedictorian. Mrs. Cartin was a secretary for Louis Silcocks, President of the NY Air Brake Company.   On May 20, 1939, she married L. Clifford...

JoAnn Kolb,77, of Boon Street, passed away October 30, 2019 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, surrounded by her family.   JoAnn was born June 5, 1942 in Watertown, daughter of Joseph J. and Rose Catania Augliano. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1960. On June 8, 1963, she married Theodore G. Kolb at St. Anthony’s Church.   JoAnn was a waitress at Giovanni’s and Dantes, most recently she has been a homemaker. She is a communicant of St....

Phyllis M. (Anzalone) Carr, 92, formerly of Theresa, passed away October 29, 2019 at the Samaritan Medical Center, after a brief illness.   Mrs. Carr was born December 29, 1926 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Samuel V. and Josephine Fioretto Anzalone, and graduated from Watertown High School in 1944.   On February 23, 1947 she married Clifford F. Carr, Jr. at the rectory of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Redwood with the late Reverend Edmund Dumas...