All Obituaries

The LIFE OF HELEN S. THOMAS Friday, February 29, 1924 – Thursday, September 28, 2023 I am no longer with you. I have had a long run for 99 years and enjoyed every day. I was born well-to-do on Friday, February 29, 1924 to my distinguished, intelligent father, Samuel (Savas) Calender and to my beautiful and talented mother, Olga Paskalides. I lived on one floor of my father’s building at 267 State Steet in Carthage, New York. My father ran an elegant restaurant on the ground...

William E. Corbett, 73, of Park Ave., Watertown, passed away September 19, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center. Bill was born March 17, 1950, in Watertown, NY, son of Edward and Elsie (Moldovan) Corbett. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1968, attended Kent State University and later in life graduated with an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Jefferson Community College. Bill was married to Irma Rodgers and Lorna Yosores, both ended in divorce. Bill retired in 2012 From...

Ralph Louis Marzano, 87, of Boon Street, passed away September 5, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born November 7, 1935 in Watertown, son of Ralph and Louise (Miller) Marzano. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1953. He was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church and was a past president of the Italian American Civic Association. Ralph married June Cumoletti on June 21, 1958 at St. Anthony’s Church with Msgr. Anthony Milia officiating. Ralph...

Rene Sabre Mauchin of Lowville, NY 59yrs     Our sweet mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away Saturday evening, September 2nd surrounded by her family and loving daughter at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY where she had been a patient since March. Rene was born on June 28, 1964 in Ogdensburg, N.Y. to parents Margaret Anne (Ashley) and Raymond L. Sabre. Rene graduated from General Brown High School in 1983. She studied finance at Jefferson Community...

Ann Renzi Haynes died suddenly on July 12, 2023, from heart complications related to cancer and is at peace with our Lord. Ann was born on April 17, 1962, to Joyce and Dr. Eugene Renzi in Wurzburg, Germany while Dr. Renzi was on active duty at the 10th Field Hospital. Upon discharge, the Renzi family returned to Watertown where Ann attended IHC. As a teenager, Ann made the decision alone to apply and was admitted to the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy where she was active in sports and...

  Josephine “Josie” Johnston, 97, formerly of Emmett Street, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Samaritan Summit Village.    Mrs. Johnston was born on November 18, 1925, daughter of Orazio and Rosalia (Biondolillo) Catania. She attended Watertown schools. On November 24, 1946 she married Arthur W. Johnston at St. Anthony’s Church with Msgr. Claude Sechi officiating. Mr. Johnston died December 31, 1987. Mrs. Johnston was a communicant of St....

Watertown- Samuel Tufo, 98, of Temple Street, passed away August 26, 2023 at Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a resident for a short time. Mr. Tufo was born July 29, 1925 in Watertown, NY, the son of Sabatino and Luisa (Esposito) Tufo. He entered the United States Army his senior year at Watertown High School, graduating in the class of 1944. Mr. Tufo served in the Army from October 1943 until April 1946. He was in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign, then to China, Burma and...

Watertown — Raymond C. Dorr, age 94 of Watertown passed away August 24, 2023 following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Ann Palumbo Dorr.  He leaves his sons Chris Dorr (Peoria AZ), Eric Dorr (Hooksett NH), and daughter Heidi Dorr (Montpelier, VT) as well as two grandchildren Brandon Dorr (Boston, MA) and Shadow Dorr-White (Montpelier, VT), and many close friends.  Born and raised in Watertown, the son of Clarence and Elsie Dorr, he was a lifelong...

A graveside memorial service for Karen Gladle who passed away August 21, 2023 will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Brookside Cemetery. A "Celebration of Life" reception will follow at the Hilton Garden Inn. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.  

Agnes (Morgia) Natali was born on January 21st 1923 to Dominick and Assunta Morgia in Watertown. She was educated in Watertown schools, but like many raised in the depression era had to forgo her education to go to work and help support a family of 11 children. She was employed at Olga's Knitting Mill until her marriage to Dominick Natali on September 7th 1941 at St. Anthony’s Church by Father Sechi. When her three boys were old enough for her to work outside the home, she was a...