All Obituaries

Irene M. O’Connor, 92, formerly of East Amherst, passed away April 21, 2024 at her home, Ives Hill Retirement Community, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County, surrounded by her family. Irene was born July 21, 1931 in Ogdensburg, daughter of William G. and Ruth A. (Murphy) O’Connor. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Ogdensburg in 1948, from D’Youville College in 1953 and received her MBA from Pace University in 1979. Irene began working for Union...

    Watertown, NY - Richard W. Fulkerson, 89, NYS Rt 37, Watertown, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Tuesday morning at Samaritan Hospital.     Richard was born in Lafargeville to parents Helen P. (Shulz) and Howard W. Fulkerson. He graduated from Lafargeville High School class of 1951. He married Clara Pete on April 1, 1956 in the Theresa Methodist Church. Richard worked at Sears Roebuck for 36...

Christopher L. Cole, 64, of Spring Valley Drive, passed away March 26, 2024 at his home. Chris was born on August 4, 1959, in Watertown, NY, son of Merlin V. and Joan T. (Monnat) Cole. After attending Augustinian Academy, until the 8th grade, Chris graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1977. He then attended Jefferson Community College for a year before attending Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital School of Nursing where he received his Diploma Degree as a RN in 1981. He retired from...

LTC Christopher E. Hornbarger (Chris), U.S. Army (Ret.), was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 2, 1968, to LTC Daniel H. Hornbarger, USA (Ret.), and Susanne Hornbarger. Chris was born in Columbus, Ohio while his father completed his Master’s degree studies to teach at West Point.  After spending his early years at West Point, NY, Chris grew up in Melrose, MA.  During his childhood he avidly pursued passions that he maintained throughout his life, including playing guitar,...

Alma E. Bowman, 106, formerly of Brownville, passed away March 12, 2024 at Samaritan Keep Home where she had been a resident. Mrs. Bowman was born February 7, 1918 in Watertown, son of Walter H. and Emma (Loughlin) Luther. Mrs. Bowman grew up on State Street Hill where her father founded the Luther Gravel Company. She moved from Brownville to Reasoner Road where she remained for her adult life. She graduated from Watertown High School, attending Syracuse University her junior year. Then...

Victor R. Leon, 80, 356 Wight Drive, passed away March 4, 2024 at Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm surrounded by his family. Victor R. Leon was born November 6, 1943 in New Rochelle, NY a son of Victor E. and Ruth M. Markey Leon. Moving here in 1957 he graduated from Watertown High School in 1962. In 1966 he graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and Driver Education. He accomplished thirty hours of graduate work. Immediately...

Patricia R. Macklin, 91, died on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son Gene Little, and daughter Carolyn Yoder. She is survived by her daughter Rene Warneck and husband Doug, and grandchildren; Peter “Pete”, wife Libby and their two children; James “Jim”, wife Aubrey and their two children; and Timothy “Tim”, wife Liz and their two children. Daughter-in-law Margret Little and grandchildren; Maureen, partner Tony and her 2...

Arthur F. “Sonny” Abrams, 75, of Ely Street, Watertown, passed away February 25, 2024, at Samaritan Medical Center with his family by his side. Sonny was born March 11, 1948, in Watertown, son of Arthur H. and Flora M. (Netto) Abrams. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1967. He entered the United States Marines in 1968 and retired as a disabled veteran. He married Sharon Chavoustie on December 31, 1996. A previous marriage to Joanne Schafer ended in divorce. Sonny...

     Victor Lee Brown, 77 of Belleville, NY died February 21, 2024, while visiting family in Silver Springs, Florida.       There will be a Celebration of Life at the Belleville Fire Hall, Belleville, NY on March 16th from 1-5pm.       Victor was born on March 10, 1946, in Terre Haute, IN, a son of Lee and Margery (Shurtleff) Brown.       Surviving is his wife March of 48 years, a son and his...

Donald G. Furst,93, of Sherman Street, Watertown, passed away February 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Don was born March 14, 1930 in Theresa, NY, son of Grafton and Evelyn (Keeler) Furst. He graduated from LaFargeville High School and attended Fredonia State University. Don served in the United States Army between 1954- 1956. He played trumpet in the Ninth Division Band in Germany. He was honorably discharged. Don was a Hay,...