All Obituaries

Da’Mon J. Scott, 21, of 240 East Main St., Watertown, passed away June 2, 2020 following a tragic car accident in Calcium, NY. He was born on December 2, 1998 in Watertown, NY, son of Yaphet Wallace and Kenyatta Scott. Da’Mon graduated from Watertown High School in 2016. He loved playing basketball and was a member of the JV and Varsity Basketball teams at WHS.  Following high school he worked various jobs in the local area.  He was passionate about music...

John J. DeFranco, 59, a native of Watertown, died May 23, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He is the son of Joseph N. and Rose Marra DeFranco.  John graduated from Immaculate Heart Central High School. After graduation he attended Hobart College in Geneve, NY, where he became active in communications.  He eventually became a radio announcer involved with the managerial operations of the college radio station WEOS-FW.  After two years he transferred to SUNY Oneonta where...

Jeannie J. Santana, 53, of 14 Wilna Ave., DeFeriet, NY, passed away May 19, 2020 at the Hospice Residence of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1966 in New York City where she grew up and graduated from high school.  Following school Jeannie worked construction and was a painter for many years.  In 2001 she moved to the North Country settled down and became a homemaker.  She enjoyed to watching tv, cooking,...

Frank C. Daniels Jr., 72, of 300 Barker Road, Antwerp, passed away at home on Friday, May 15, 2020, where he was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence County. He was born on November 16, 1947 in Alexandria Bay, NY, son of Frank Charles and Verna (Ely) Daniels Sr.  He graduated from Indian River High School. Frank married Christine Hamblin on October 7, 1972 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Watertown. He was a self employed contractor in...

Muriel L. “Tootie” Disco, 76, of 162 Osborne Road, Harrisville, passed away May 13, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. She was born on December 23, 1943 in Pitcairn, NY, the daughter of Arthur D. and Mary A. (Tomlinson) McEathron.  Her parents passed away when she was six years old and she was raised by her beloved sister Madeline McCartha. Muriel graduated from Gouverneur High School.  She then married John L. Disco on September 28, 1963 at...

Rita M. Cesario, 85, formerly of 102 Stafford Dr., Black River, and a current resident at the Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living, passed away peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Born on September 28, 1934, in Syracuse, NY, daughter of Norbert and Catherine (Callahan) Horn, she graduated from Cathedral High School in Syracuse. Rita married Vincent Cesario on July 17, 1954 at Holy Family Church.  The couple resided in Watertown for...

Joyce D. Floetenmeyer, 85, passed away May 3, 2020, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing home where she had been a resident. She was born on July 4, 1934, in Watertown, NY, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (LaRish) Booth. Joyce married Maurice Reed, the father of her children in 1952.  She then married Adolf Floetenmeyer, both gentleman passed away before her. Throughout the years Joyce worked at State Street Bowling Lanes, Faichney’s, Loblaw’s Supermarket as a cashier, and...

Marian D. Frier, 98, passed away peacefully, April 22, 2020 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she was a resident. She was born on August 26, 1921, in  Winthrop, NY, daughter of Cornelius and Teresa (Normile) Dullea.  Marian graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Brasher Falls in 1939 and later form the Watertown Business School of Commerce. Marian went on to work at NY Air Brake as a secretary from 1940 to 1951. She continued  her career as a secretary at Fort Drum...

Mandy Hirschman, 41, of 30942 County Rt. 143, Felts Mills, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2020 at the Samaritan Medical Center. She was born on January 12, 1979 in Germany, the daughter of Steffan and Evelyn Hubner.  She grew up in Dresden, Germany. She and Travis met in Germany in 2003, where he was stationed while serving in the US Army.  They married on April 1, 2005.  He was then stationed at Fort Drum and upon his honorable discharge they settled in Felts Mills...

John William Wright, 55, of 609 New York Ave., Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at home after a battle with throat and lung cancer.    John William Wright was born on October 22, 1964 in Watertown NY, son of Alan Webster Wright and Shirley Ann Wright (Topping).   John attended Watertown High School and worked as a custodian at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown, NY.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, fishing, NASCAR, and was a lifelong fan...