All Obituaries

Linda Ostrander Brehm, 77, of Hillside Drive, Watertown, NY, passed away March 3, 2026, at her home with her daughter Molly by her side.  Linda was born on June 16, 1948, in Watertown, the daughter of Allen H. and Rose Sherman Ostrander.  She graduated from Indian River School in 1966.  She married John E. Brehm on August 22, 1970, at Saint Patrick’s Church in Watertown.  Linda worked for Northland Agency, Ltd/Rose and Kiernan, Inc. for 32 years, retiring in July ...

James D Nims, Jr, 80 of Watertown left this earth early Monday morning, January 26,2026 at home in Watertown, NY after a long fight again kidney failure. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 26th,1945 in Depauville, NY, He was the only child of James D Nims, Sr and Grace Denesha. The family moved to Fulton NY in 1955.  James graduated from Fulton High School in Fulton Ny in 1963, and attended Clarkson College, in Potsdam majoring in Chemical Engineering. Drafted in his ...

David G. Adams, Sr., 92, of Copenhagen, passed away January 14, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center with his loving family by his side.      Mr. Adams was born January 29, 1933, in Watertown, son of Raymond and Helaine Bisonett Adams. He graduated in 1950 from Watertown High School. On February 4, 1957, he married Anna S. Surace in Pamelia, NY.      Mr. Adams proudly served his country. He began in the National Guard, working at the old Fort Drum at ...

Angela Ingargiola, 62, Watertown and formerly of Brooklyn, NY died Sunday January 11, 2026 at Upstate University Hospital with her family by her side.  Angela was born March 26, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of Alfred and Anna Savilla. Angela graduated from Fort Hamilton High School.  On January 4, 1985 Angela married Richard Ingargiola in Brooklyn, NY, they were married for 41years.  She moved to Watertown to be close to her daughter and help with her grandchildren. Angela ...

Bruce F. Antonelli, 73, of Watertown, passed away January 7, 2026, at his home. Bruce was born January 31, 1949, in Watertown, a son of Paul and Betty (Herrick) Antonelli. He graduated from Watertown High School. Bruce was married for 28 years to JoAnn Antonelli they divorced in 2002.  Bruce was in commercial restaurant sales with various companies until his retirement. Bruce grew up an avid bowler in the bowling lanes his father owned in Watertown NY. He continued that tradition ...

Querino Augusto “Augie” Alteri,101, formerly of Cedar Street in Watertown, passed away December 30, 2025, at Samaritan Keep Home surrounded by his family. Augie was born September 6, 1924, in Morolo, Italy, son of John and Laura (Cecilia) Alteri. Augie came to the United States in 1927. He graduated from Proctor High School in Utica and attended Utica College. Augie served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 and again from 1951 until he was honorably discharged on April 23, ...

Karen M. Tarzia, 78, of Watertown, passed away December 28, 2025, surrounded by her family at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.   Karen was born March 19, 1947, in Cape Vincent, NY, daughter of Robert and Marjorie (Gault) Schneider. She graduated from Cape Vincent High School and received her associates of science  in Business Administration from Jefferson Community College.   On August 8, 1970, she married Joseph A. Tarzia, Sr. at St. Anthony’s ...

Jeffery Hugh Derouin, 78, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away December 26, 2025 at Samaritan Medical Center surrounded by his family. Jeffery was born on October 8, 1947 in Watertown, NY son of James Henri and Wava A, (Carpenter) Derouin, Sr. Jeff attended Sackets Harbor Central School, where he enjoyed playing sports with his brothers, Jean and Joel. Jeff enlisted in the United States Army in 1966, serving as a military police officer and remained active until his discharge in 1969. One of ...

Patricia C. “Pat” Spaziani, 81, of Watertown, passed away December 17, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center. Pat was born August 8, 1944, in Watertown, daughter of Jerry and Anna (Fiorentino) Spaziani. In 1962, she graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy and went on to Mercy School of Nursing where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse. After graduating Pat volunteered to serve in Peru for a year. For twenty-one years, Pat was a LPN with the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Infirmary, ...

Shane M. McWayne, 64, of Watertown, passed away, December 13, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Shane was born June 13, 1961, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Frederick and Patricia (Carpenter) McWayne. She attended Watertown Schools. Shane was an aid for Jefferson Rehabilitation Center and worked with her mother as a sales clerk for Bare Elegance in Watertown. Shane enjoyed quilting, volunteering at schools and her family cottage. Surviving are her father, ...