All Obituaries

Edward J.Wasilewski, 87, of Watertown, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Samaritan Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 21, 1935 in Manhattan, New York, the son of Edward J. and Alfreda (Bolynska) Wasilewski Sr. Edward entered the United States Armed Forces and was stationed at Camp Drum. He met and married his wife Mary Avery on September 15, 1956 after dating for a week. They would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this year. He...

Colleen M. Hester, 60, of Adams, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 4, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Daniel and Ruth (Bjornstad) Healy. Colleen graduated from Milwaukee, Wisconsin High School. Colleen moved to Adams in 2016. She worked in the deli department at Tops Market in Adams until October of 2019, leaving work due to ill health. She enjoyed Christian music, crocheting and...

Darryl L. Martin, 70, of Watertown, NY and formerly of Felts Mills, NY, passed away on March 16, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1952, in Watertown, NY, son of the late Russell and Helen (Guga) Martin.  He graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1969. Following school he married Chris Lester of Felts Mills and together the couple had two daughters, before the marriage ended in divorce. He worked for Nu Art Cleaners in Felts Mills, for his...

James E. Adams, 75, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully at his home where he was surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on June 15, 1947 in Watertown, NY son of the late Earl and Frances (Ravenhill) Adams. He attended Watertown schools. He married Paula S. Everett of Watertown on October 7, 1972 in Evans Mills, NY.  The couple resided in Watertown most of their married lives. James was a jack of all trades.  He did snow removal and lawn care for several years...

Anne M. (DeMarco) Randall, 99, a former resident at the St. Anthony’s Apartments in Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 27, 2023 at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since 2014. Anne was born on March 20, 1923 in Watertown, NY, daughter of James and Asunda Misercola DeMarco.  She attended Thompson Park School where she played the baritone in the school band and would travel to Syracuse for...

Rodney K. Backus, 91, of Dexter, NY, passed away on February 27, 2023 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on January 1, 1932 in the Town of Lyme, NY, son of Charles and Mabel (Tracy) Backus.  He attended Perry School House in Dexter for two years prior to attending Dexter High School. Rodney grew up working on the family farm which was owned and operated by his father on the Moffatt Road in Dexter. When Rodney was 17 years old his father passed away and he took over the farm...

Rodney E. Bush, 84, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident. He was born on February 23, 1939 in New Bremen, NY, son of Clifford and Margaret (Szucs) Bush. Rodney entered the US Marine Corp on July 11, 1956 and was honorably discharged on October 20, 1958 as a Private. He married Elizabeth J. “Betty” Turck on February 27, 1960 at St. Peters Catholic Church in New Bremen.  The couple resided...

Wendy J. Lawrence 63, formerly of Sackets Harbor NY, passed away peacefully at her home in Sarasota FL, on February 13, 2023.  Born on August 29, 1959 in Watertown NY.  Wendy was a 1977 graduate of Carthage Central School and pursued a career in Cosmetology where she worked for several years in the Watertown area before relocating to Sarasota Florida in the 1980's and continued beautifying many clients of the area.  She was a former employee of News...

Delmer C. Connell, 96, of Dexter, NY passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where he had been a resident since 2020.   He was born on October 6, 1926 in Watertown, NY son of Clifford and Hazel (Stacey) Connell. He married Frances H. Crump on April 26, 1952 in Clayton, NY, the couple resided in Dexter on East Bradley St. most of their married life.   He started out working on the family farm and then other various farms in the local...

Michael D. McCargar, 68, of Sackets Harbor, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 29, 1954 in Watertown, NY, son of Cliffton and Beverly (Villeneuve) McCargar. Michael married Patricia McIntyre on July 12, 1980, in Sackets Harbor, where the couple resided their entire married life.  Michael was a lifelong mechanic, working for various car dealerships...