Obituaries

LOWVILLE – Garry Wensel, 63, of Hemlock Drive, passed away Friday afternoon, February 15, 2019, at Lewis County General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of more than 36 years, Linda; a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Heather Wensel of West Carthage; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Abigail Wensel; a sister, Karin Wade of Massachusetts; and a nephew, Jeffrey Wade of Massachusetts.  He is predeceased by his beloved daughter, Kari Ann Wensel, who died on July 29, 2009, and by a...

LOWVILLE- Betty J. Robar, 82, formerly of Dayan Street, Lowville, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, where she has resided since February 6, 2017.  Calling hours will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, followed by a closing prayer at 3:00 p.m.  Entombment will be at the convenience of the family in Stark Cemetery, South Colton.  In lieu of...

GREIG- Peter Kriwox, 75, of Greig Road, died Sunday morning, February 17, 2019 at his home, surrounded by loved ones, under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.  In keeping with his wishes, there will be a private funeral service at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc. Burial with Military Honors will be in the spring at Brantingham Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greig United Methodist Church, In C/O Joan Loper, 4222 Lyons Falls Road,...

CROGHAN-Edward T.  Zehr, 76, of New Road, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, February 12, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville, with Pastors Evan Zehr and Keith Zehr officiating. Calling hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home.  Spring burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery, Croghan.  In lieu...

GLENFIELD-  William L. “Bill” Raymond, 84, of Sand Pond Road, Glenfield, passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at his home. A funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville with Rev. Jay Seymour, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will be held privately by the family.  There will be no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Bill is...

COPENHAGEN-Theodore A., Ted, Simmons, son of Frank and Dorothy Simmons, was born July 16, 1951 at the home he lived in and loved on Route 12 Copenhagen. Ted passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 27, 2019. Ted was the auctioneer and manager of the NNY Farmers Market, in Lowville for over 30 years where he was a friend to all. Ted was always there to help whether it was a farmer devasted by a fire, flood, or any type of problem. He had an infectious laugh...

CASTORLAND-Ellie Katherine Cynthia Steele, infant daughter of Jessie and Katie Steele, passed away surrounded by loving family. Ellie was born Monday, January, 21st, 2019 at 5:55pm. Soon thereafter she met the eyes of Jesus. Ellie is survived by her proud big brother, Lane Harold Steele, her paternal grandparents, James and Sherry Steele (Walnut Hill, FL), maternal grandparents, Keith and Cynthia Sixberry (Carthage, NY), Deborah Cannan (Lowville, NY), and Mark Cannan (Cherry Hill, N.C.),...

PORT LEYDEN -Loren Eric Richardson, 66, of Burlington, NC, formerly of Port Leyden, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home after a ten month battle with cancer. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Evan Zehr, officiating.  A luncheon at 3G Fire Hall in Glenfield will immediately follow the funeral service.  Spring burial will be in Martinsburg Cemetery.  Calling hours are from 12:00 p.m....

CALCIUM- Kathryn A. Powis Cheney, 71, NYS Route 11, passed away, Monday morning, January 21, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.  A memorial service will be held on 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville with Pastor Mike Bartholomew, officiating.  Calling hours are from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019, prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home. Spring burial will be in West Lowville Rural Cemetery. ...

GLENFIELD- James Lyle Ward, 88, of Pine Grove Road, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home, under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.  The funeral will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, with Pastor Evan Zehr officiating.  A luncheon at the Lowville VFW will immediately follow the funeral service.  Any donations of food may be taken directly to the VFW starting at 10:00...