All Obituaries

June C Farrell, wife of the late David E Farrell of Dexter, passed away, September 26, 2023, at the age of 95.     June was born on June 15, 1928 in Watertown NY to the late Clarence J. And Mabel E. (Middlestate) Cristman. June graduated from Watertown High School in 1945. She then went on to further her education at Jefferson Community College.  She married Thomas Finley and had two children, Thomas Finley & Maureen Hubbard.     She re-married,...

Willi Stoeber, 84 of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Jefferson County on 23rd September, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s and everything that goes with it.  Willi was born on September 3, 1939 in Dortmund, Germany, son of Wilhelm and Margretta Stoeber.  He grew up in Dortmund during the Second World War and post war years.   He moved to Canada in 1964 and worked and lived in Toronto, Ontario, where he met his wife Pamela...

Eva R. Thomas, 92, of Dexter, New York, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2023, at the Carthage Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Nursing Home. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Watertown, New York, to the late Ross and Agnes  Busler Seery. Eva attended school in Watertown and later married Norman Thomas on March 15, 1949. Throughout her life, Eva held various jobs, including positions at Weston’s Department Store, Dianne's Coffee Shop, and she and her husband owned...

Shirley A. Farrell, 87, of Black River, New York, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2023, at Albany Medical Center.  She was born on October 9, 1935, in Theresa, New York, the daughter of Jesse and Mildred Meeks Robinson.  Shirley graduated as the valedictorian of her class from Evans Mills High School in 1953. She married the love of her life, Eugene A. Farrell of Evans Mills, on November 25, 1953, at the Philadelphia Methodist Church. For two decades, they made their home...

William S. Raven, a lifelong resident of Black River, New York, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, in Syracuse, New York.  He was born in Rome, New York, on July 10, 1932, to the late Harold J. and Lillian (Looft) Raven. Bill’s remarkable life journey was defined by his commitment to education, military service, and his deep faith. After graduating from Oneida Public Schools in 1950, Bill joined the U.S. Air Force on March 20, 1952 and served during the Korean...

Donald G Smiley, 76, of Bradenton, Fla. and formerly of Philadelphia, NY, passed away at his home in Bradenton on July 28,2023. Don was born November 22,1947 and graduated from Indian River School in 1965. No memorial service is planned. If you would like to honor his memory you can donate in his name to a local SPCA. He loved his animals. Online condolences may be left at www.dexterfuneralhome.com

Sarah Rae Plante, 32, passed away at her home in Dexter, NY on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born on October 24, 1990, in Watertown, New York, the beloved daughter of David M. and Teresa K. (Dewey) Plante. She graduated from Sackets Harbor High School in 2008 and was a cheerleader for the basketball team during her high school years. Sarah found joy in the winter, working at Dry Hill Ski Area for two seasons, especially enjoying her time with children on the slopes and snowboarding....

Phillip H. White, 79, of Dexter, New York, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2023, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on April 4, 1944, in the town of Brownville, New York, to parents Roy and Betty Wright White. Phil graduated from General Brown High School in 1963 and then proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968, receiving an honorable discharge.   On December 19, 1970, he married the love of his life,...

Joann I. Johnson, 87, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at the Samaritan Medical Center on September 9, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1935, in the Town of Wilna, daughter of Cressent and Lena Jane (Paige) Russell. She graduated from West Carthage High School.  She went on to school and became a registered nurse.  Joann began her career as an RN on Camp Drum.  She then became a private duty registered nurse and provided home health care most of her career. She...

Stacie Trainham, 63, formerly of Watertown, NY, passed away on Sept 8,2023 in Lakeland, FL.  She was born May 1,1960, in Watertown, NY, daughter of John and Alexa (Robertson) Trainham. Following her graduation from high school she moved to Florida where she worked in the restaurant industry for many years.  Stacie then sold manufactured homes for Southport Springs Manufactured Homes  in Zephyrhills, FL and later became a sales representative for Camping World in Lakeland, Fl....