Obituaries

GLENFIELD- Alan Lyle “Tractor Al” Ward, 63, of Pine Grove Road, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. Luke’s Healthcare, Utica.  A full obituary will follow. Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.    

CARTHAGE: Hunter Wyatt Demers, precious baby boy of Robert and Erin Demers, Washington Street, Carthage, was stillborn at home on January 18, 2023 surrounded by his parents, Robert and Erin Demers; and his paternal grandfather, Robert Henry Demers, Sr. Hunter is survived by his parents, Robert and Erin Demers; his siblings, Nicholas Robert Demers, Alyson Joyce Demers, Henry Kline Demers, Jack Joseph Mitchell Demers; paternal grandfather, Robert Henry Demers Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mark...

LOWVILLE- Sherron G. Stevenson, 78, of Valley View Courts, Lowville, passed away at Lewis County Health System Hospital on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Among her survivors are a son and daughter-n-law, Edward J. (Barbara Healy) Wormwood of South Mills, NC and two grandchildren.  She is predeceased by two children, Michael A. Wormwood and Shelley Rumney. Sherron was born on September 7, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Otis and Elizabeth Rowan.  She...

COPEHAGEN- Theodore W. “Ted” Micek, 77, formerly of Copenhagen, passed away on Monday morning, January 9, 2023, at his home in Troutville VA.  In keeping with Ted’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Copenhagen at a later date.  Contributions may be made in in memory of Theodore W. Micek to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN...

PORT LEYDEN- Brian J. Ripp, 66, of Mechanic Street, passed away Saturday evening, January 7, 2023 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse. In keeping with Brian’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.   A graveside service will be held in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden, with a Celebration of Life to follow.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Port Leyden Fire Company, Route 12, Port Leyden, NY 13433.  ...

GLENFIELD –Joan M. Skiff, 88, formerly of Main Street, Glenfield, passed away on Thursday morning, January 5, 2023 at the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility. In keeping with Joan’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  A private graveside service will be held in the spring in Glendale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367;...

Martinsburg – Nicholas F. Bush, 74, of Magdalene Street passed away Tuesday afternoon January 3, 2023, at his home. A funeral Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville, with Rev. Douglas Decker, Pastor, officiating.  Spring burial will be in Martinsburg Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the Martinsburg Fire Hall, all are welcome. Any food donations may be taken directly to the Martinsburg Fire Hall after...

WATSON - Roger H. Chapman, 72, of Number Four Road, passed away Tuesday evening, January 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan; his children, Joey (Theresa) Chapman of Carthage; Jackie Chapman and her significant other, Albert Barbarito of Lowville; four step-children, Jonathan (Theresa) Williams of Natural Bridge; Joanne (John) Casey of Ohio; Randy Way Jr. (Missy Ann), of Gouverneur; James Way of Gouverneur; eleven grandchildren;...

Leonard R. O’Dell, Jr., 87, peacefully left his earthly home on December 31, 2022.   Leonard, fondly known as “Red” or “Lenny”, was born to Mildred and Leonard “Mike” Sr. on August 13th, 1935. He grew up in Mannsville NY. Upon graduation his family moved to Watkins Glen.  Len enlisted in the Army and served as a Specialist third class from 1954 to 1956 and spent most of that time in Korea. Upon return he made his home in Hammondsport and...

Melba “Ruth” Hawksley, 97, formerly of Eagle Bay, and Fulton, passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022 at Lewis County Health System Nursing Home, Lowville. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Carol and Don Faso of Rochester; Frederick Hawksley of FL; Richard and Joan Hawksley of Kent, OH; and Todd and Kelley Hawksley of Lowville; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She is predeceased by two...