Obituaries

Oct 15, 2019

A Memorial Service for Gertrude M. Collins, 93, of Lisbon NY will be held at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at the River Myst Winery at a date and time to be announced. Mrs. Collins died on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Sarasota, in Sarasota Florida.

Arrangements...

Oct 5, 2019

It is with extreme regret we announce the death of Nancy L. Joly, 85, of Ogdensburg.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 7, 2019, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, with Rev. Joseph Morgan as Celebrant.  Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.  As per her request, there will be no public visitation.    Mrs....

Sep 17, 2019

 

 

NORFOLK- Janet Woodward Derouchia, 83, of Norfolk died on September 17, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.  A private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery, Norwood will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

Janet W. Derouchia was born...

Sep 12, 2019

HAMMOND- Graveside services for Hubert C. Richardson, 95, of Hammond will be held at the convenience of the family at the Black Lake Cedar Cemetery.  Mr. Richardson died on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Riverledge Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. 

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.

Hubert C. Richardson was born on February 13, 1924, in...

Aug 29, 2019

Ogdensburg- John G. (Jack) Fisher, 84, of Ford Street died peacefully at his daughter’s home on Thursday, August 29, 2019 under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public funeral services.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home located at 324 New York Avenue, Ogdensburg, NY...

Aug 29, 2019

 

RENSSELAER FALLS- Funeral services for Suzan J. Storie, 66, of Rensselaer Falls will be private.  Mrs. Storie died at her home on August 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. 

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

 

Suzan J. Storie was born on...

Aug 22, 2019

Chase Mills- Jewel F. Backus (Worden) 77, formerly of Central Square, New York died peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Massena Memorial Hospital.

She was born on December 22, 1941 in Ogdensburg, New York to the late Elmer John & Dorothy Elizabeth Prey Worden.  She graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy.  She married Roger F. Backus...

Aug 11, 2019

LISBON- Calling hours for Julie A. Wright, 47, of Lisbon, will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019, at the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Ms. Wright died on Sunday morning, August 11, 2019, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.    Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral...

Aug 3, 2019

OGDENSBURG- Calling hours for DeCodie T. Adams, 27, of Ogdensburg will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be private.   Mr. Adams died unexpectedly on Saturday morning, August 3, 2019, at his home.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.

...

Jul 11, 2019

OGDENSBURG- Beverly J. Hazelton, 87, died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Ogdensburg, NY. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 4-7 PM at the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home.   Burial and funeral services will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral...

Jul 9, 2019

Jacquelyn Burns O’Neil

Formerly of Ogdensburg- Jacquelyn Burns (Jackie) O’Neil, daughter of the late Francis B. and Alice (St. Marie) Burns died peacefully at her home in Placentia, California on July 9, 2019. Jackie was born in Ogdensburg, NY on March 5, 1933.  She graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and later She attended the College of New Rochelle where she...

Jul 6, 2019

 

 BLACK LAKE-Born on August 26, 1946, in North Tonawanda, NY, Donald Gordon Brown passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019, at his home on Black Lake, NY, with family and friends at his side. Affectionately known as “Donnie,” he had a passion for life, friends, family, nature, fishing, and gardening. 

After graduation from Syracuse University College of Forestry in...

Jul 4, 2019

Calling hours for Lawrence J. Regan, 68, of Bergen, NY, will be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 from 3-5 p.m. at the LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home 324 New York Avenue Ogdensburg, NY.

 Lawrence passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at the age of 68. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Elizabeth. He is survived...

Jul 4, 2019

Jun 30, 2019

BRIER HILL-A Memorial Talk for Shirley A. Roberts, 83, of Brier Hill will be held on Friday, July 5th, 2019 at 7 p.m.  by William Jones at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 71 Baily Road Massena, New York.   Mrs. Roberts died on Sunday evening, June 30th, 2019 at the Riverledge Nursing Home, following a short illness.  

Arrangements are under...

May 26, 2019

Funeral arrangements for Terrie Joy Umber Rice, 87, of Crary Mills are incomplete at this time but remain under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

Mrs. Rice died on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at her home following a long illness, surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.

A full obituary...

May 24, 2019

Arrangements for Patricia E. Rowland, 93, of Potsdam are incomplete at this time but remain under the direction of LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

Mrs. Rowland died on May 24, 2019, at her home following a long illness, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. 

May 2, 2019

Ogdensburg- Louis L. Testani, 91, formerly of Hamilton Street died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Testani was born on March 19, 1928 in Heuvelton, NY to the late Vincenzo (Vincent) J. and Mary Faustinelli Testani. 

Calling Hours will be held on Sunday May, 5, 2019 from...

Apr 28, 2019

Apr 28, 2019

POTSDAM-Isabella Behun, 89, of Potsdam died on April 28, 2019, at the home of her friends in Norwood, under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.  

Arrangements are incomplete at this time, a full obituary will be published when available.