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Tammy Jo Schneeberger

Tammy Jo Schneeberger

Mar 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Tammy Jo Schneeberger, age 59, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 30, 2026.

Originally from Lowville and most recently residing in Hopkins, South Carolina, Tammy was the daughter of Allan and Nina Schneeberger and a proud graduate of the Lowville Academy Class...

Eleanor A. Cassoni

Eleanor A. Cassoni

Mar 17, 2026

West Carthage – Eleanor A. Cassoni, 88, formerly of 63 Madison St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her daughter Margaret and son-in-law Greg’s home, under the care of her loving family and Jefferson County Hospice.

Born in Canton on February 9, 1938, she was one of 14 children of the late Charles and Katheryn (Burke) Ames. Eleanor...

Thomas Jackson

Thomas Jackson

Mar 16, 2026

Carthage—Thomas Jackson, age 63, of Boyd Rd., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

In keeping with his wishes, services will be held privately by his family.

Thomas was born on November 19, 1962, to George Wilfred and Velma Violet (Simmons) Jackson. He was a graduate of Beaver River...

Joseph F. Brady

Joseph F. Brady

Mar 10, 2026



CARTHAGE- Joseph Frederick Brady, 90, formerly of Alexandria Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born on November 4, 1935, in Lewisburg, New York, he was the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Downing) Brady. A graduate of Carthage High School, Joe proudly served in the United States Army from 1955...

William C. Thomas

William C. Thomas

Mar 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of William C. “Bill” Thomas, age 69, who passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Carthage on May 27, 1956, to the late Kenneth W. and Emily (Doolen) Thomas, Bill was a 1974 graduate of Carthage...

Brian K. Schmidt

Brian K. Schmidt

Feb 26, 2026

WATERTOWN- Brian Kurt Schmidt, age 69, born March 2, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully. He was the beloved son of Florence Monroe Schmidt and Henry Gustaff Schmidt.

Brian was the third of four children. He was preceded in birth by his brother Michael Schmidt and Michael’s wife Annette, as well as his sister Elizabeth Bouchard, and was followed by...

Alice M. Barnum

Alice M. Barnum

Feb 1, 2026



Alice M. Barnum, 94, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 1, 2026, at the Jefferson County Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm, Watertown, NY, with her daughter, Ann, at her bedside. She was born in Montague, NY, on September 14, 1931, the daughter of Jacob and Paiza (Repak) Makuch. She lived with her family on...

Peter Liberatos

Peter Liberatos

Feb 1, 2026

Peter Liberatos of Watertown, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at Crouse Hospital at the age of 76.

Born October 15th, 1949, in Carthage, NY to Harry and Julia (Tanoury) Liberatos, he was a 1968 graduate of Carthage Central School, a 1969 graduate of The Manlius School, and attended the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. In both high...

Tamara L. Lalone

Tamara L. Lalone

Jan 31, 2026



WEST CARTHAGE- Tamara L. “Tami” Lalone, who passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 31st, 2026, at the age of 77.

She was born on June 22, 1948, in Carthage, the daughter of the late William C. Canell, Sr., and Lorna J. (Christman) Canell. She graduated from school in Carthage in 1970. A devoted homemaker, but above all, she cherished the...

Claire Kenneth Barnhardt II.

Claire Kenneth Barnhardt II.

Jan 29, 2026

POTSDAM- Claire Kenneth Barnhardt II. age 55, formerly of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

He was born on August 14, 1970, in Carthage, New York, to the late Claire "Red" and Ruth (Camidge) Barnhardt. He attended Potsdam High School and was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mona R. Ventiquattro Thomas.

Claire enjoyed listening to...

Norma A. Monnat

Norma A. Monnat

Jan 21, 2026

Norma Monnat, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, at the age of 93.

Norma was born on August 1, 1932, in Croghan, the daughter of the late Alvin and Erma (Kloster) Boliver. She attended Father Leo Memorial School and married Stanley F. Monnat on June 25, 1955, at St. Anthony's Church in Indian River. A devoted homemaker,...

Joseph M. Powell, Jr.

Joseph M. Powell, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

CARTHAGE — Joseph Powell Jr., 85, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Brenda, and his family.

Joe was born on August 15, 1940, in Carthage to the late Joseph Powell Sr. and Dorothy (Narrows) Powell. He attended Deferiet Elementary School and Carthage High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in...

Marie B. Lofink

Marie B. Lofink

Jan 13, 2026

Marie B. Lofink, 87, of Carthage, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY. Born on October 17, 1938, in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Ruth (Favret) Bowman.

Marie graduated from West Carthage High School in 1956. On October 11, 1958, she married Harold L. Lofink at St....

Edwin Allen Pierce

Edwin Allen Pierce

Jan 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Edwin Allen Pierce, 77, has retired from living, having passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 at the Hospice House of Jefferson County. This happened about 13 years later than it was supposed to, after adding a new type of cancer to his frequent shopper card in what might be considered...

Carolyn D. Hamilton

Carolyn D. Hamilton

Dec 28, 2025

CARTHAGE- Carolyn D. Hamilton, 81, formerly of 222 State Street., Carthage died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Carthage Area Hospital with her loving daughter at her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest in the spring in the Sulfur Springs Cemetery.

Carolyn was born on November 11, 1944,...

Jean M. Williams

Jean M. Williams

Dec 27, 2025

Jean M. Williams, 85, of 8 Rulison St., Carthage, died peacefully on Saturday evening, December 27, 2025, at Carthage Area Hospital with her loving family at her side. 

Jean was born in West Carthage on November 24, 1940, to the late Harry & Monica (Coyer) Nevills. She was the third daughter of six, including Joan Ferris, Harriet Trowbridge, Linda Gaines, Virginia...

Joyce E. Miller

Joyce E. Miller

Dec 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Joyce E. Miller, who passed away peacefully at her home in Castorland on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Formerly a resident of Deer River, Joyce will be remembered for her dedicated service and her active involvement in her community and church.

Born on...

Carl A. Pignone

Carl A. Pignone

Dec 22, 2025

CARTHAGE- Carl A. Pignone, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, with his family by his side. Born on May 27, 1937, in Carthage to the late Anthony and Antoinette (DeCilles) Pignone, Sr., Carl was a 1953 graduate of Augustinian Academy. He enlisted in the United States Army's 11th Airborne Division on March 25, 1955,...

Judith Ann Mowel

Judith Ann Mowel

Dec 22, 2025

Massena—Judith A. “Judy” Mowel, 70, formerly of Ogdensburg, ended her earthly journey peacefully at her son Joe’s home early Monday morning, December 22, 2025.

She was born on August 8, 1955, to the late Robert & Betty Craig and was a graduate of Lisbon Central School.

She married Gerald LeClair, and they lived on Ogden Street in Ogdensburg for over 30 years...

Margy M. Smith

Margy M. Smith

Dec 14, 2025

Carthage, NY - Margy M. Smith, 86, of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Carthage, NY on June 4, 1939, Margy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Schermerhorn) Mono. She attended school in Carthage.

She married Ronald L. Smith on...