All Obituaries

Harvey L. Marriam, 62, of Calcium, passed away January 21, 2020 at Samaritan Medical Center.   Harvey was born September 26, 1957 in Watertown, son of Richard E. and Leona Cook Marriam. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1976. On May 19, 1984 he married Michelle Loisell at Stone Presbyterian Church. Harvey was very supportive of his wife Michelle, working wherever she was stationed with the United States Navy. He was employed by the US Navy Exchange System and the Moral,...

Bessie Bennett, 87, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones at Samaritan Medical Center after a massive stroke.   Calling hours will be Saturday, January 25th  from 9 am - 11 am at Mercy Point Church, Burrville, NY. A funeral service will be held at 11 am with a reception to follow from 12 pm - 4:30 pm at the church.  Her body will be laid to rest at Brookside Cemetery in Watertown, NY, with a service for the immediate...

Loron E. Silliman, Jr., 82, of Park Avenue, Watertown, died peacefully at home, January 17, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, surrounded by his family.   Mr. Silliman was born April 10, 1937 in Conifer, NY, son of Lillian Bauer and Loron E. Silliman, Sr. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1954 and from Clarkson University in 1958, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Clarkson he entered the ROTC program and continued...

Samuel B. Felice, 89, of Watertown, passed away January 15, 2020 at the Samaritan Summit Village, surrounded by his family.   Sam was born March 3, 1930 in Watertown, son of Biageo Felice and Rose Compo Felice Bombardo. A 1948 graduate of Watertown High School, he entered the United States Army on February 1, 1951, serving in the Korean Conflict until January 22, 1953 when he transferred to the United States Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged in October of 1956. In 1953, he met...

Vivian R. Bufalini, 92, Ives Hill Retirement Community, Watertown, formerly of Floral Drive, died peacefully on January 12, 2020 at Hospice of Jefferson County after a short illness.  Born July 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Maud Downs. She was raised on the family farm in the town of Rutland and graduated Copenhagen Central School. She met Alfonzo “Buff” Bufalini while working at the New York Telephone Company in Watertown. The couple married...

Arthur W. Rosecrans of 1200 Jewell Drive, #404, Watertown, New York passed away January 11, 2020.   Arthur was born August 30, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Alphonse E. and Marjorie J. McKinnon Rosecrans. He graduated from Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York on June 24, 1945 and from Hofstra University, Long Island, New York on June 11, 1950 with a Bachelor’s of Art degree. Immediately after graduating from high school, he joined the Merchant Marine...

Richard G. Spinelli Adams - On January 10, 2020, Richard (Dick) Spinelli, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 78. Dick was born in Watertown on July 4, 1941 to Paul and Alberta (Eddy) Spinelli. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and taught for twenty eight years at South Jefferson Central School (SJCS). On July 24, 1965 he married Georgette Rivers Spinelli. They raised two daughters, Kim and Sandra, and a son, Kevin. While...

Perch River, NY – Joseph F. Knowlton, 82, of Miracle Manor, passed away January 7, 2020 at the residence of Hospice of Jefferson County. Saved from a burning house as a child, being sent from foster home to foster home and on his own at the age of 14, he is a true survivor.  Something he carried with him until his final moments.  He married Carmela Ubriaco on February 25, 1956, having four children that he cared for deeply.  Joseph worked for the NYSDOT bridge crew...

Mr. Louis J. Fiorentino, age 82, of Cazenovia, NY, Formerly long time resident of Watertown, NY passed peacefully under the care of HPH Hospice on Friday, December 27, 2019.     He was born March 10, 1937 to Dominick and Adeline (Leva) Fiorentino, in Watertown, New York.  He is a veteran of both the US Navy, and the US Army Reserves, serving during the Korean War.   He had many talents, including wood working, painting and cooking.  He was quick to offer...

Frederick L. Brand, 69, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center with family at his side after a brief illness.   Fred was born March 24, 1950. He was raised in Evan Mills, and graduated from Indian River Central School. A natural athlete, he excelled in soccer and wrestling. He also loved science, and was a member of the Science Club. After graduation he attended Morrisville College, then began a 49 year career with the Jefferson County Highway Department....