All Obituaries

Roger C. Pachoud passed away on June 29, 2020, at the age of 72. Roger was born on Februrayn29, 1948.  Roger was known as “The Can Man” to many of his friends and people in the community. Roger previously lived at the Hay Meadow Residence (Sunmount), a family care home located in Malone, NY.  He moved to the Parker Street residence and Pearl Street residences at The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence. He currently lived at the Brownville residence with many of his friends. He...

Shirley E. Gaylor, 86, Watertown, died Wednesday June 24, at her daughter’s house in Syracuse under the care of her family and Hospice. Mrs. Gaylor was born August 1, 1933, in Watertown, daughter of Frederick R. and Minnie Drury Wanamaker.  She graduated from Watertown High School.  After graduating, she married William Gaylor on April 11, 1951, at Asbury Methodist Church with Reverend Harland McClung officiating.  Mr. Gaylor died May 1, 1995.  Mrs. Gaylor was a...

Florence Bajjaly, 96, of Mill Street, passed away June 22, 2020, at her home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, her caregivers and family.   Miss Bajjaly was born January 9, 1924, in Watertown, daughter of Namie N. and Marie (Otakie) Bajjaly. She graduated from Watertown High School and the Watertown School of Commerce. Soon after her education Miss Bajjaly began her career in the paper industry, beginning at Taggart’s Paper Mill, later St. Regis Paper Company,...

David M. Parks, 78, of E. Hoard Street, passed away May 15, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, surrounded by his family, with a traditional Irish toast.   Dave was born on August 13, 1941, in Watertown, son of Harold R. and Bernice I (Montgomery) Parks. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1959. He enlisted in the United States Army in January 1960, transferred into the United States Marines and was honorably discharged in June 1966.   On,...

 Ezio F. Fiaschetti, 89, of Watertown died May 14, 2020 at Central Park Rehab and Nursing Center in Syracuse.  Calling hours will be held Sunday July 5, 2020 from 10:00am -12:00pm, at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.  A mask and social distancing will be required.  There will be no funeral service.    Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com Mr....

Julie R. Madlin, 64, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020 at Samaritan Keep Home.   She was born on April 11, 1956, in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late Jack and Nettie (Compo) Madlin. Julie graduated in 1974 from Watertown High School. A few years later, she moved to Rochester, NY and started a family. Before moving back to Watertown, in 1998, she worked in food service at various elementary schools in Rochester. In Watertown, she was employed with Sacred Heart Daycare and...

Carol H. Cooper, 85, died Monday, May 11, 2020.    She was born in Blakely, PA on November 20, 1934 to Emerson and Josephine Koch Hopkins.  She graduated from Blakely High School, PA in June 1952.  She then moved to Watertown, NY in 1956.  Carol resided in Watertown until 2016 when she relocated to Windsor Locks, CT to be closer to her children.  Carol loved to learn and take tests to further educate herself.  Her jobs included Secretary at Burns Motor;...

    Donald E. Johnson, 156 Barben Avenue, Watertown NY passed away on May 9th under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and his wife Katherine (Kathy).   Don was born on February 28, 1929 in Jamestown, NY to Clifford T. Johnson and Minnie M. Farrell Johnson. He attended schools in Jamestown NY and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy High School in Ogdensburg, NY.   After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and was honorably discharged after serving...

William J. Spies V, 41, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Medical Center, after a short yet brave battle with cancer. His beloved Crystal was by his side. Bill was born on July 26, 1978 in Watertown, NY to William J. Spies Jr. and Nancy Winch. Bill attended Watertown City Schools. Through the years, Bill worked at the Jreck Subs Bakery until the time of its closure, as well as at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home doing maintenance. Bill was a man of few words, but many passions. He was an avid...

Beverly J. Lamica of Watertown, formerly of Ives Street, passed away May 1, 2020, at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm.   Beverly was born December 19, 1931, the eldest child of Vito and Olive Tarzia. She graduated from Brownville/Glen Park High School in 1949.   She is survived by her daughter Nancy Johnson and husband Michael, Watertown and Sue (Susie) Lipman and her husband David, Naples, Florida and Wellesley Island. She is survived by four beloved...