Obituaries

LOWVILLE- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Linda M. O’Leary, affectionately known as “Miss O”.  She passed away on Sunday evening, April 14, 2024 at her home, under the care of her family, dear friends and Lewis County Hospice. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Retired Marine Colonel Ronald O’Leary (Sarah) of Philomath, OR; a sister, Sally O’Leary Harris of Mattydale; nieces and nephews, Kathleen (Vince) Agugliaro, Sean...

LOWVILLE/BRANTINGHAM – Lettie “Marilyn” Graves, 87, formerly of Brantingham, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at  home with her family by her side. She was born February 15, 1937 at home in Greig, N.Y., to Glenn William and Mary Elnora Beyea Tucker.  She attended General Martin School, Glenfield.  On September 25, 1954, she married Richard T. Graves at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Glenfied with Rev. Francis Desrosiers officiaiting.  Marilyn...

CARTHAGE-Deborah Ann Platt, 65, of Tamarack Street, Carthage, formerly of Port Leyden, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 4, 2024 under the loving care of her family and Jefferson County Hospice. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, Kenneth B. Platt; a son Joshua Platt of Carthage; a brother, John Costa of Rochester; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Perkins White of Gig Harbor, Washington; Jean (Alan) Page of Webster; many nieces, nephews and some close...

CROGHAN – Loren T. Waldron, Jr., 57, of Soft Maple Road, Croghan, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his son, Hunter Waldron and his companion, Anna Mullin of New Bremen; a step-daughter, Erica Eaton and her companion, Andrew Peters of Croghan; his parents, Loren Sr. and Shirley Waldron; two sisters, Lisa Reape and her companion, Gregg of North Carolina; Debbie Smithling of New Bremen; a brother; nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is...

LOWVILLE - George G. Getman, age 75, passed away March 19th, 2024, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by his loving family after suffering a brief illness. George was born in Watertown, New York on July 26, 1948, the second child of Donald C. and Mavis LaFlair Getman.  He graduated from Lowville Academy in June 1966. After graduation, he attended a school for heavy equipment operation in South Carolina working a few construction jobs after.   On June 6, 1970, he...

CARTHAGE- James William McAvoy, 71, of Putman Hill Road, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Carthage Area Hospital. He is survived by his four children, Brian and Heather McAvoy of Mississippi, Justen and Kayla McAvoy of Virginia, Joseph McAvoy of Mississippi, and Jessica and her companion, Rusty of Virginia; grandsons, Zachary, Blake, Devin, Colton, and  Grayson; granddaughters, Haylie, Laynie, Jaylin, Brinxlee; step-grandson, Scott Anthony Goff; sisters, Cheryl LaQuay of...

Dorothy Leora (Wissler) Zehr died peacefully in Goshen, Indiana on February 10, 2024 at the age of 84. Dorothy is remembered and celebrated by her husband, Milton J. Zehr, children and their families: Kirkwood and Kristin Shank Zehr (Adrian, Micah), Lucinda and Eric Zehr White (Lydia, Evelyn), Adam Zehr, Yolanda and David Zehr Omes, and Marcus and Robin Ebright Zehr (Aidan, Holden, Graham). She was well loved by her extended family: siblings Doris (Manuel) Balikian (deceased), Darlene (Ron)...

LOWVILLE/CARTHAGE-Jean C. Brady, 96, formerly of Carthage, New York, passed away on March 16, 2024 under the care of Lewis County Hospice.  Fiercely independent and in later life blind; Jean resided in her own home in Lowville for over 20 years surrounded by family.  Her companion and friend Linda Kriwox was by her side for over 11 years as her eyesight and health became more of an issue.  Linda and Jean were a true team till the very end.  We cannot thank Linda and her...

WATSON-Carol Ann Cathcart - 83, of Watson, passed away peacefully at home Saturday March 9, 2024 under the loving care of Lewis County Hospice and her nephew & niece; Brian & Jen Hewitt and their children. Carol was born to James O. & Lena M. Hewitt in Gouverneur on November 3rd, 1940. The family later moved to Oswego and there is where Carol grew up, attending Oswego schools and working to help her family.  Carol loved socializing and would share conversation with anyone...

LOWVILLE- Dusty Bert Tuttle, 68, of River Road, Lowville passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2024 under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.  Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc.,  Lowville. Dusty is survived by his wife, Trina Jean Tuttle; four children, Shawn J. Tuttle, Tanya Dennee, Brian M. (Michelle) Tuttle, Joshua B. (Dawn) Tuttle; a multitude of...