All Obituaries

  Lynn Weldon Trimper died at home on September 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.   Lynn lived a life filled with faith, family and friendship. Lynn savored life’s moments both big and small, and often spoke with gratitude about “the joy of an ordinary day”.    Lynn was born on July 13,1954, at Mercy Hospital and is the firstborn child of Attorney Robert M. and Virginia M. Hibbert Weldon, the sister of seven siblings, the adored wife of 44...

Dyersburg, TN- Ruth A. McNeff, formerly of Sackets Harbor, living to the age of 103, Ruth experienced and witnessed much in this life. On Saturday, September 12, 2020 she passed away peacefully. Born July 8, 1917 in Lima, Ohio, Ruth grew up and graduated from high school in 1935 in the small town of Spencerville, near Lima. Growing up she and her classmates rode bicycles and took walks along the canal that runs through Spencerville. After high school, she attended beauty school, became a...

David Powers Hagan, 84, Huntersville, NC, formerly of Black River, NY, died on September 10 peacefully in his home. Mr. Hagan retired from the Real Estate Division of the New York State Department of Transportation in 1991 after 34 years of service and from the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 1996. He belonged to Saint Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville, NC after leaving his former parish of Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Watertown, NY. Born June 25, 1936 in Lowville, NY, son of Powers...

  Gabriel “Al” Renzi, of Summit Village, formerly of 665 Burchard Street, Watertown, died September 2, 2020. He was 96 years old.   Gabriel graduated from Watertown High School in 1942 and was a member of the National Honor Society.   In 1943 he entered the U.S. Navy, and initially served with distinction in General Patton’s Third Army, during WWII seeing heavy combat in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany.   On February 6,1945, Gabriel...

Kate was a woman of grace and dignity. She was soft spoken but strong in her convictions. She loved her career as a reading and writing teacher, primarily at Momot Elementary School in Plattsburgh NY. She was committed to helping children read and write effectively using children’s literature and the children’s own written expression.   Kate loved her home on Cumberland Head. It was the culmination of many of her design ideas and became a showpiece for her perennial...

Jeremy E Chatterton, 38, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.   Born March 30, 1982, in Watertown, son to David and Donna Chatterton, Jeremy graduated from South Jefferson High School in 2000.  He attended Jefferson Community College for two years before transferring to SUNY Oswego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, in 2005.    While attending SUNY Oswego, Jeremy became a member of the Delta Kappa Kappa Fraternity. At the time of his...

Kenneth F. Baker, 94, of Schley Drive, passed away at his home on August 25, 2020, under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.   Mr. Baker was born May 13, 1926, in Chaumont, son of Roy and Elsie (Heath) Baker.  He attended Watertown High School.   He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944.  He was honorably discharged in 1946, and returned home to earn his high school degree from Immaculate Heart Academy. He later went on to earn his...

Barbara D. Hanrahan-White passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020. The beloved mother and lifelong educator will be remembered for her compassion and her fierce commitment to countless students, teachers, friends, and family members throughout her 92 years.   Barbara was born on December 10, 1927 in Buffalo, New York to Frederick A. and Mary MacKay Dempsey. From an early age Barbara loved to dance and excelled in athletics. Her seemingly endless energy paired with a competitive...

We share the passing of our beautiful and beloved Mother, Lucille M. Thornhill, August 13, 2020, 91 years young. Mom passed away peacefully in her home under the devoted care of her family along with Hospice of Jefferson County.   Lucille was the daughter of Arvilla and Ellery Wormell, born May 10, 1929 in Long Island City, Queens, NY. After the untimely death of her father, Ellery, her mother returned to her roots in Redwood, NY, where Lucille was raised along with her sister,...

  Linda L. DeCilles, 65, of Bronson Street, passed away August 8, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.  Linda was born July 11, 1955, in Watertown, daughter of Richard and Carolyn (Putnel) LaRock. She attended Immaculate Heart Central. Linda was employed by the Impossible Dream Thrift Shop for many years.  Linda was known by all to be a non-judgmental, an unconditional and loving friend. She will be sorely missed by all who have had...