Michael Jon Whitcomb
Jun 8, 2026
Michael Jon Whitcomb, 63, of Potsdam passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home. His health had been failing for some time.
Mike was born December 6, 1962 in Canton at the EJ Noble Hospital to Elbert and Marthena (Van Brocklin) Whitcomb. He graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School and enlisted in the US Marines to serve his country. Following...
Linda Brown
Jun 5, 2026
Linda Brown, 76, of Canton passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Linda was born December 13, 1949 in North Syracuse, a daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte Holbrook. Linda have a love for cooking, was a taxi driver, spent several years as a caregiver at United Helpers, was a district manager for the Watertown Daily...
Louise DiAne Dixon
May 31, 2026
Louise DiAne Dixon, an extraordinary musician, educator, and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her sons. She was 91 years old.
Born on December 4, 1934, in Chicago Heights, DiAne was a woman of immense intellect and artistic brilliance. She attended the University of Chicago, where she successfully balanced her dual passions...
Nelson Joseph Fadden
May 19, 2026
Nelson Joseph Fadden, 87 of Morley died in the company of family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief stay.
Nelson was born March 3, 1939 in Potsdam to the late Nelson Harold and Mary Corrine (Bartman) Fadden. He was a 1958 graduate of Canton High School where he was a standout Hockey and Football player....
Thomas Fay
May 10, 2026
Canton - Longtime resident Tom Fay died peacefully on May 10, 2026, at age 79, under the compassionate care of dedicated staff at United Helpers in Canton. In addition to his beloved wife, Pam; brother, Ted; daughters Tawnya (Switzer) and Melinda (Arist); and cherished grandchildren Marcel, Pierce, Abby, and Ryan; countless student-athletes, extended family, and friends and colleagues have had...
Richard L. Sharlow
May 8, 2026
Pyrites – Richard L. Sharlow, 84, died on Friday, May 8, 2026 in the comfort of his home where he was surrounded by family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice.
Richard was born January 30, 1942 in Parishville, a son of the late Leo and Carrie (Westerdick) Sharlow. Richard married Judy Waldo on May 20, 1961. Together they...
Deborah "Deb" Orland
Apr 21, 2026
Deborah “Deb” Orland, age 73, of Colton passed away peacefully at her home on April 21th 2026.
Deb was an energetic kind soul who brought light and happiness into any room she stepped foot in. She was born in Colorado on May 22nd 1952. After moving in her younger years to New Jersey, she met the love of her life, Ray...
Richard Michael "Mike" Dent
Apr 15, 2026
Richard Michael “Mike” Dent, 70, of West Stockholm, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken ill at home.
Mike was born August 18, 1955 in Bradford, PA, a son of the late Richard L. and Norma Jean (Jamison) Dent. Mike graduated from Hemon-DeKalb Central School and from Canton ATC with an electrical engineering degree. He...
Dennis S. Griffin
Apr 13, 2026
Dennis S. Griffin, 79, of Russell, passed away in the early hours on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital where he was surrounded by family.
Dennis was born May 26, 1946 in Watertown, a son of the late Donald and June (Phillips) Griffin. Dennis was a 1966 graduate of Knox-Memorial Central School and served his country honorably...
Joseph P. White
Apr 6, 2026
Joseph P. White, 92, of Canton, passed away quietly in the early morning hours of Monday, April 6, 2026. True to his thoughtful nature, his final words were “Thank you.”
Joe, one of eight children, was born on May 5, 1933, in Ossining, New York. He grew up in Chappaqua, New York, and graduated from St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts....
John (Doc) N. Bray
Apr 4, 2026
John (Doc) Norman Bray of Hermon, New York, passed away in his sleep on April 4, 2026. Born in Rahway, New Jersey on November 8, 1944 to Norman and Amy Sias Bray, John graduated from Rahway High School in 1962. While a self-proclaimed uncertain student in secondary school, he knew he wanted to go to college. He proceeded to earn...
Susan M. Strate
Apr 1, 2026
Susan M. Strate, 60, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital in Plattsburgh where she was in the company of her family.
Sue as most called her was born June 29, 1965 in Ogdensburg to the late John and Mary (Condlin) Ladoceour. She attended Madrid-Waddington Schools and later earned her GED. On May...
Robert Harrington
Mar 18, 2026
Robert Harrington, 93, of Canton died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where he had been a resident for a short time.
Robert was born December 12, 1932 in Pierrepont, a son of the late Clarence and Georgia (McCollum) Harrington. Robert graduated from Canton Central School in 1953 and served honorably in the United States...
Barbara Ann Brown
Mar 15, 2026
Colton - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Brown, 80, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Barbara was born May 8, 1945 in Malone, to Chester and Bernice (Malette) Farquhar. In 1978, Barbara moved with her family to Colton, New York.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Earl E. Brown, their three children, Karolyn (Tyler) Jeppeson,...
William N. "Bill" Russell
Mar 15, 2026
William N. “Bill” Russell, died peacefully on March 15, 2026 at the Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse at the age of 78.
William was born September 26, 1947 in Roanoke, Virginia, a son of the late Charles and Marjorie (McJunkin) Russell. He graduated from Homer Central School in 1967. In 1969, he graduated from Canton ATC with a degree in Business Administration...
Monica M. Whalen-Grant
Mar 12, 2026
Monica M. Whalen-Grant, 65, of Potsdam and formerly of Canton died on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Monica was born July 9, 1960 in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Moreno) Whalen. She graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School and attended SUNY Fredonia. Monica worked as a paralegal before...
Catherine D. Peggs
Mar 10, 2026
Catherine D. Peggs, 102, of Canton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10th after a brief hospital stay. Catherine was born February 8, 1924 in Canton, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ayers Denesha.
She graduated from Canton Central High School in 1941 and began her working career at the Queensboro Milk Plant in Gouverneur. In 1948 she began...
Carol A. O'Horo
Mar 7, 2026
Carol A. O’Horo, 74, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Plattsburgh where she had been a patient for about a week.
Carol was born November 26, 1951 in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lillian (Jeffers) Fleming. She graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School and received a...
Wanda M. Lee
Mar 6, 2026
Wanda M. (Backus) Lee, 67, of DeKalb Junction died unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home.
Wanda was born July 29, 1958 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Frederick E. and Patricia M. (Gengler) Backus. Wanda was a 1976 graduate of Knox-Memorial Central School where she participated in Marching Band. On February 4, 1984, Wanda married Mark Lee....
Philip Alan Knickerbocker
Feb 25, 2026
Philip Alan Knickerbocker, 63, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home in Russell, New York
Philip was born August 4, 1963 in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, a son of Thomas and Valeria Knickerbocker. He graduated from Coventry High School in 1980 and began working for Colonial Plumbing and Heating.
On June 25, 1987, Philip married Jacqueline Martin, and the couple...
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