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Velma L. Murphy

May 24 2008

Velma L. Murphy 82, of 8902 US Route 11, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon at her home.

A graveside service will be 11:00AM Wednesday at Adams Rural Cemetery, there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to, Operation Blessing International, 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463.



Georgia A. Rogers

June 12, 2008

Georgia A. Rogers 81, of 14841 County Route 91, died Wednesday evening, at her home, where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.

The funeral service will be 12Noon Saturday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in Adams Rural Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 10:00AM to 12Noon Saturday at the funeral home.



Douglas J. Hall

June 1, 2008

A Memorial Service for Douglas J. Hall, Jr., 53, of 17481 US Route 11, will be at 8:00PM Tuesday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Tuesday 6:00 to 8:00PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Hall died Saturday morning in the Emergency Room at the Samaritan Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home.

Condolences may be sent thru the website lastmemories.com.



Dorothy Bates

May 21, 2008

Dorothy Bates 89, formerly of Route 178, died Wednesday morning in the Samaritan Keep Home, where she had resided since April 26, 2001.

The funeral service will be 2:00PM Friday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Mona Fargo, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Adams Rural Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 1:00 to 2:00PM, prior to the funeral.

Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, 36 East Church St., Adams, NY 13605.



James C. Eastman
May 13 2008

The funeral service and burial for James C. Eastman 64, of 111 Lilac Park Drive, will be at the convenience of the family.

Calling hours will be Thursday 4:00 to 8:00PM at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Mr. Eastman died Monday morning in an industrial accident at the Hanson Quarry on Route 3 in the Town of Pamelia.



Doreen Barclay

May 9, 2008

The funeral service for Doreen Barclay 73, formerly of US Route 11 South, will be 3:00PM Monday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Thomas Williams pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Pulaski, officiating. Burial will be in the Ellisburg Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Monday 1:00 to 3:00PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. Barclay died Thursday afternoon in the Mercy Care Center where she had been a resident for two years.



Floyd K. Hagan

April 16 2008

The funeral service for Floyd K. Hagan 97, of 225 Lorraine St., will be 11:00AM Monday at the Zion Episcopal Church in Pierrepont Manor with Rev. Charles Henderson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville.

Calling hours will be 4:00 to 7:00PM Sunday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Mr. Hagan died Monday morning in the Samaritan Medical Center where he was admitted on April 8th.





Decima A. Homs April 11, 2008

Decima A. Homs 93, of 12069 Torrey Hill Road, died Friday morning, at the home of her great-niece and husband, Diane and Gregory Lake.

There will be no funeral service and no calling hours, following cremation, interment will be in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in Ellenburg Depot.

Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



John R. Pollock

John R. Pollock, 70, of Co. Rt 90, died Sunday afternoon at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson Co.

Calling hours will be Wednesday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville at times to be announced.

Complete arrangements are pending at this time.



William F. Chamberlain Feb 28, 2008

William F. Chamberlain, 88, of Paradise Park Rd., retired Assessor for the Town of Ellisburg, died Thursday morning at the Samaritan Medical Center where he had been a patient since January 29th. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Grace A. Hess

Feb 15, 2008

Grace A. Hess, 81, formerly of Rt. 289, died Thursday evening at the Lewis Co. Residential Health Care Facility where she had resided for 2 years.

The funeral will be Sunday 2pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Spring burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Henderson. Calling hours are Sunday from 12 noon until 2pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lewis County.



Robert A. Maitland

February 13, 2008

Robert A. Maitland, Sr., 77, of 7339 Co. Rt. 78, died Tuesday evening at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson Co.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a day and time to be announced at the Belleville Fire Hall. The body will be cremated. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County.

Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Joan S. Hamilton

March 3, 2008

Joan S. Hamilton, 70, of 170 Conger Ave., St. Anthony’s Apts., Watertown and formerly of Henderson, died Thursday night at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had resided since December 3rd of 2007.

The funeral will be Monday 1pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Spring burial will be in Smithville Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 1p – 4pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Asbury UMC, the Impossible Dream, Watertown, or to the Henderson Vol. Fire Dept. ladies auxillary.



Gary N. Oatman

February 4, 2008

Gary N. Oatman, 64, of 14154 US Rt 11, died Sunday evening in the emergency room of the Samaritan Medical Center.

The funeral will be held Thursday for the convenience of the family at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Charles Henderson, rector of the Emmanuel-Zion Episcopal Parish’s, of Adams and Pierrepont Manor, officiating. Spring burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Adams. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made in his name to the So. Jeff Little League Association, c/o Allan Oatman, PO Box 18, Adams Center, NY 13606 or to a favorite charity.



Jean A. Claflin

January 29, 2007

Jean A. Claflin, 82, of W. Church St., died Monday afternoon at the Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient since Saturday.

The funeral will be Friday 11am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Spring burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Thursday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Members of the Donald Rounds Post #586 American Legion Auxillary will conduct a memorial service Thursday at 7pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in her name to the Adams American Legion, 10 So. Main St., Adams, NY 13605.



Eunice Mather Pelton

January 16, 2008

Eunice Mather Pelton, 95, formerly of Belleville, died Monday at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had resided since October of 2001.

Private services will be held in the spring for the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Henderson following cremation. Contributions may be made to the W.A. Mather Scholarship Fund, the UAB Board of Trustees or to the Evergreen Cemetery Association.

Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Jessie J. Place

January 15, 2008

Jessie J. Place, 98, formerly of Pulaski and North Syracuse, died Sunday at the Sunnyside Nursing Facility in East Syracuse where she was a resident.

Graveside services will be held in the spring in Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Cyrus Jarell Vann

January 15, 2008

Cyrus Jarell Vann, infant son of Tracey Vann, died three hours after being born on Sunday, January 13th at the Samaritan Medical Center. His twin brother, Marcus Lamar, was transported to Crouse Hospital where he is a patient.

Besides his twin brother and mother, he is survived by his grandparents, David and Tina Vann, Adams, great grandparents Eric and Barbara Vann, Belleville, and Sharon Roberts, Adams. His great great grandparents Donald and Arlene Roberts, Sr., Lorraine. Aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be held for the convenience of the family. Burial will be private. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Kent R. Gregory 42
Dec 28, 2007

Kent R. Gregory 42, of 16 ½ North Park Street, died Friday afternoon in the Samaritan Medical Center after being stricken at his home.

The funeral service will be 3:00PM Wednesday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Sharon Satterlee, pastor of the Belleville United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00PM at the funeral home. Spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rodman.



Riley J. VanBrocklin

December 24, 2007

Riley J. VanBrocklin, infant son of Joshua and Samantha Facey Vanbrocklin of Washington St., Watertown, was stillborn December 20th at the Carthage Area Hospital.

A private burial will be at the family’s convenience at Brookside Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.



Alice R. Haskett

December 5, 2007

Alice R. Haskett, 91, died December 4th at The Waters of Muncie Nursing Home in Muncie, Indiana.

The funeral will be Saturday 3pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Spring burial will be in Ellisburg Cemetery. Calling hours are Saturday from 1p – 3pm at the funeral home.



Jerry D. Thomas 67

November 30, 2007

Jerry D. Thomas 67, of 348 Hadley Road, died Wednesday afternoon, at his home, under the care of his family and Oswego County Hospice.

The funeral service and burial will be at the convenience of the family, there will be no calling hours, and arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to NOCA (Northern Oswego County Ambulance), PO Box 113, Pulaski, NY 13142 or to the Oswego County Fair, PO Box 66, Sandy Creek, NY 13145.



Wallace A. Kirby 77

November 15, 2007

Wallace A. Kirby 77, of 216 Lorraine St., died Wednesday afternoon, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson Co.

The funeral service will be 10:00AM Saturday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Mary Drake, pastor of the Mannsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville.

Calling hours will be 7:00 to 9:00PM Friday, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the Mannsville United Methodist Church, Mannsville, NY 13661.

Helen J. Barney 79

November 14, 2007

Helen J. Barney 79, of 2920 NYS Route 3, died Tuesday evening at University Hospital in Syracuse, she was admitted on November 6th.

The funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. Calling hours will be 5:00 to 8:00PM Friday and Noon to 1:00PM Saturday, at the funeral home.

At Helens request, contributions may be made to the George Turner fund, a young man awaiting a kidney transplant, c/o Karen Calhoun, 753 Waterman Drive, Watertown, NY 13601.



LaVern D. Parker

October 25, 2007

The funeral for LaVern D. Parker will be Sunday 2pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Russell Gaulke, Pastor of the Honeyville Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Adams Center. Calling hours are Saturday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to a family trust to be established at the Adams branch of the Watertown Savings Bank, to the Rodman Volunteer Fire Department, or to the Honeyville Baptist Church, Rt 177, Adams Center.

Mr. Parker, 49, of Co Rt 155, Dry Hill Rd., died Wednesday at his home from injuries sustained from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.



Scott E. Cobb

December 2006

A graveside service for Scott E. Cobb, 68, former resident of Sandy Creek, will be Saturday, October 27th, at 2:00PM in the Smithville Cemetery. Mr. Cobb died December 9, 2006 in Kissimmee, FL at the home of his daughter Tina Cobb, following a long battle with heart disease.

Local arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Oswego Co., 70 Bunner St., Oswego, NY 13126.



Danny E. Balch

October 20, 2007

The funeral for Danny E. Balch will be Wednesday 1pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Mary Drake, pastor of the Mannsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville. Calling hours are Tuesday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Members of Rising Light Lodge, F & AM # 637 will conduct a memorial service Tuesday, 8:30pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville.

Mr. Balch, 66, of 15093 Brown Rd., died Thursday from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident on I-84, near Grovehill, Alabama which also claimed the life of a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Jean Balch of Haughton, La. There funerals will be held in Shreveport, La.



Orrin W. Heath

October 4, 2007

Orrin W. Heath 92, formerly of 9011 Route 178, died Friday morning in the Samaritan Keep Home where he had been a resident for 1 year.

The funeral service will be 2:00PM Monday at the Carpenter – Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Linda Tabor of the Cedar Mountain Ministries officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Roberts Corners. A calling hour will be 1:00 to 2:00PM Monday, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Contributions may be made to the Henderson Fire Department, Henderson, NY 13650 or to the Sandy Creek Fire Department, Sandy Creek, NY 13145.

Chester N. Shultz

September 30, 2007

The memorial service for Chester N. Shultz 78, of the Military Road, will be 2:30 PM Saturday, October 6th, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be 12 Noon to 2:30PM Saturday, at the funeral home.

Mr. Shultz died Saturday noon, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson Co.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson Co., Inc., 425 Washington St., Watertown NY 13601.



Dorothy W. Matthews

September 16, 2007

Dorothy W. Matthews 94, of 2968 County Route 121, died Saturday evening in the Lewis County Hospital Nursing Facility. She had been a resident there since June 15th.

The funeral service will be 1:00PM Wednesday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in the Ellisburg Cemetery. Calling hours will be 3:00 to 7:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to either the Ellisburg Cemetery Association or the Ellisburg United Methodist Church, Ellisburg, NY 13636, in her memory.



Carolyn C. McWithey

September 12, 2007

Carolyn C. McWithey 62, of 13413 Bishop Street, died Tuesday evening, at her home, under the care of her family and Hospice.

A graveside service will be in Smithville Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours, the body was cremated. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Irving F. Porter September 7, 2007

Irving F. Porter 91, of 5289 Log London Road, died in the Emergency Room at the Samaritan Medical Center, Friday morning, after being stricken ill at home.

The funeral service will be 10:00AM Monday at the Mannsville United Methodist Church, with pastor Mary Drake officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00PM at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Mannsville, NY 13661.



Madison “Matt” Cobb

September 5, 2007

The funeral service for Madison “Matt” Cobb, 85, of 11604 Rays Bay Road, will be a graveside service at the convenience of the family.

Calling hours will be Friday 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Carpenter-Stoodley funeral home, Belleville.

Mr. Cobb died Tuesday afternoon, at his home, following a lengthy ill, under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.



Dorothy A. Smith

September 2, 2007

Dorothy A. Smith 98, of 56 East Church St., died Sunday afternoon in Mercy of Northern New York. She had been a resident at Mercy since August of 2000.

The funeral service will be 3:00PM Wednesday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Adams Center. A calling hour will be Wednesday 2:00 to 3:00PM, prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home.



Harriet Campbell Trowbridge

August 27, 2007

Harriet Campbell Trowbridge 83, of 31 Wardwell St., died Monday morning, at her home, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson Co.

A Memorial Service will be 4:00PM Thursday, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Toby Schilling officiating. Calling hours will be 2:00 to 4:00PM Thursday, at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Jefferson Co., Inc., 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.



George J. Bigelow

August 16, 2007

George J. Bigelow 85, of 3895 County Route 6, Oswego, passed away Wednesday afternoon, at his home, under the care of his family, and Oswego County Hospice.

A graveside service will be at the convenience of the family, in Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. There will be no calling hours, arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Donations would be appreciated to the Oswego County Hospice, 70 Bunner Street, Oswego, NY 13125.



Carl L. Eastman

August 16, 2007

The funeral service for Carl L. Eastman 94, of 12092 Joslyn Road, will be Sunday at 3:00PM at the Carpenter-Stoodley funeral home, Belleville. Burial will be in the Ellisburg Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 1:00 to 3:00PM, at the funeral home, prior to the funeral service.

Contributions may be made to the Ellisburg Volunteer Fire Department or the Ellisburg Free Library in Ellisburg, NY 13636.



Richard V. VanBrocklin

August 14, 2007

A graveside service for Richard V. VanBrocklin 73, of 7342 NYS Route 289, will be at the convenience of the family, in Woodside Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Thursday 5:00 to 7:00PM at the Carpenter-Stoodley funeral home.

Mr. VanBrocklin died Monday morning in the Samaritan Medical Center where he was admitted on August 7th.



Terry L. Lillie

Aug 11, 2007

The funeral service for Terry L. Lillie 34 of 19689 County Route 91, will be 11:00AM Tuesday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Mary Drake, pastor of the Lorraine United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Mannsville.

Calling hours are tonight (Monday) 7:00 to 9:00PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Lillie died in the Emergency Room at the Samaritan Medical Center, Saturday morning, after being stricken ill at home.



Virginia S. “Jinny” Overton

July 19, 2007

Virginia S. “Jinny” Overton, 86 of Rt 178, died Friday night at the Samaritan Medical Center. She had resided in the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home for the past 6 months.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday for the convenience of the family in Elmwood Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Monday from 7p – 9pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home 2nd Floor Residents Fund.



John K. “Jack” Bowman

July 19, 2007

John K. “Jack” Bowman 85, of 8704 Swan Road, died Friday morning, at his home where he had been under hospice care for five days.

A memorial service will be 5:00PM Monday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home with Pastor James Hayes of the Christian Life Center, Chaumont officiating. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in the Adams State Road Cemetery at the convenience of the family.



Annie J. Jennings July 17, 2007

Annie J. Jennings 91 of Riverbend Drive died Tuesday morning in the Samaritan Medical Center where she was transferred from the Samaritan Keep Home earlier in the day. She had been a resident of Samaritan Keep Home since March of this year.

The funeral service will be 11:00AM Saturday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in Adams Rural Cemetery. A calling hour will be 10:00 to 11:00AM Saturday prior to the funeral at the funeral home.



Clifford E. Cool

July 16, 2007

A graveside service for Clifford E. Cool 69, of Henderson and Leesburg, FL, will be 3:00PM Saturday in Evergreen Cemetery, Roberts Corners, with Rev. Sharon Satterlee pastor of the Henderson United Methodist Church, officiating.

Mr. Cool died May 4th at his home on Crystal Lake in the Town of Henderson.





Michael J. Manchester

July 3, 2007

Michael J. Manchester, 24, of 2562 Ellis Rd., died Tuesday morning in the Samaritan Medical Center where he had been a patient for one week. He has been ill with Muscular Dystrophy since birth.

He was born in Watertown, December 14, 1982, a son of David and Becky Miller Manchester. He graduated from South Jefferson High School in 2001. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching television, spending time with his cousins and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Michael loved his animals, they included his 3 dogs, a cat and bird.

Besides his parents of Mannsville, he is survived by a brother, Randy Caufield, Mannsville. A paternal grandmother, Vernice Manchester, Boylston. His maternal grandparents, Keitha and Everett Richer, New Hampshire. Several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral will be Saturday 10:00am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Brian Snyder, pastor of the Sandy Creek Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek. Calling hours are Friday from 6p – 8pm at the funeral home.



Eugene G. Piddock

July 3, 2007

Eugene G. Piddock 71, of 12521 County Route 72, died Tuesday morning, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

A memorial service will be 10:00AM Friday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00PM Thursday, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Local 3928, 753 Waterman Drive, Watertown, NY 13601.



June V. Kast

June 25, 2007

June V. Kast 97, of 87 East Church St., Country View Apartments, died Monday morning, at her home, she had been under Hospice care for the past three weeks.

The funeral service will be 11:00AM Wednesday at the Ellisburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Harris, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Ellisburg Cemetery. There will be no calling hours, arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to the Ellisburg United Methodist Church or the Ellisburg Fire Department both at Ellisburg, NY 13636, Church Street 50 Club, c/o Country View Apartments, 87 East Church St., Adams, NY 13605, attn; office, or Hospice of Jefferson Co., Inc., 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.



Sestilio “John” Aureli

June 3, 2007

Sestilio “John” Aureli 66, a former resident of Ellisburg, and Pierrepont Manor, died Sunday, June 3rd, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston, VT. He had lived in Winooski, VT for the past 45 years.

The funeral service and burial were at the convenience of the family, arrangements were with the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St., Winooski, VT.

The Aureli family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Vermont Respite House and request memorial contributions be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495



Shirley A. Spinner

June 2, 2007

Shirley A. Spinner 66, of 19668 Minkler Road, died Saturday afternoon, a her home, where she was under the care of hospice and her family.

The funeral service will be 3:00PM Tuesday, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with the Rev. Leon VanWie, pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Watertown, officiating. Burial will be in the Ellisburg Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, Inc., 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.



Marjorie E. Larkin

May 31, 2007

The funeral for Marjorie E. Larkin will be Tuesday, June 5th, 10:30am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Floyd Williamson, officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Adams following cremation. Calling hours are Monday from 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Senior Nutrition Program at Oswego County Opportunities.

Mrs. Larkin, 81, of Pontiac Apts., Oswego, died Tuesday at Oswego Hospital.



Jane W. Parker

May 31, 2007

Mrs. Parker, 77, of Reed Canal Rd., died Tuesday evening at her home.

The funeral for Jane W. Parker will be Sunday, 3pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Leon VanWie, pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Watertown, officiating. Burial will be in Ellisburg Cemetery. Calling hours are Saturday 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Unique Connections, Inc., 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy, East Syracuse, NY 13057.



Ethel H. Cobb

May 31, 2007

Ethel H. Cobb 87, formerly of 17141 County Route 91, died Thursday morning in the Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown where she had been a resident since March of 2004.

A graveside service will be 2:00PM Saturday at Smithville Cemetery with Rev. Ronald Pickett, pastor of the Grace Wesleyan Church, Watertown, officiating. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to the 4th Floor Fund at Samaritan Keep Home, 133 Pratt St., Watertown, NY 13601.



Florence E. Babcock

May 14, 2007

Florence E. Babcock 80, of 11271 Bishop Street Road, died Sunday afternoon in Mercy of Northern New York. She had been a resident there since January 12th.

The funeral service will be 2:00PM Thursday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Sharon Satterlee, pastor of the Belleville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Smithville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00PM, Wednesday, at the funeral home.



Loren J. (Pete) Austin

April 28, 2007

Loren J. (Pete) Austin 82, formerly of 219 Lorraine St., died Saturday, April 28th at E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI. He had been a patient since Wednesday April 25th.

At Mr. Austin’s request there will be no funeral service, no calling hours, and burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



James G. Ingold

May 10, 2007

James G. Ingold, 88, of Canonsburg, PA, died Tuesday May 8th at his home.

The funeral will be Saturday 11am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Henderson. Calling hours are Friday from 7p – 9pm at the funeral home.



Clifford E. Cool May 5, 2007

Clifford E. Cool 69, of 738 Cottage Park Lane, Leesburg, FL, died Friday evening, at his property at Crystal Lake. He had been in ill health for the past 6 months.

A graveside service will be at the convenience of the family in Adams Rural Cemetery. There will be no calling hours, the body will be cremated.

Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Bernard Arthur Moore, Sr

May 3, 2007

Bernard Arthur Moore, Sr. 76, of 12373 County Route 79, died Thursday morning at his home. He had been in ill health for some time.

There will be no funeral and no calling hours, the body will be cremated. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home.



Martha E. Yoder

May 1, 2007

Martha E. Yoder 69, of 7020 Allard Road, went to be with her savior on Tuesday May 1st. She was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

The funeral service will be 10:00AM Saturday at the Belleville-Henderson High School. Burial will be in the Woodville Mennonite Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00PM Friday at the Northern Light Church, Allard Road, Woodville. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice in her memory.



Bernard K. Macklen

April 30, 2007

Bernard K. Macklen 86, of 24530 Macklen Road, died Monday morning in the Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. He was admitted to the hospital on April 11th.

The funeral service will be 10:30AM Saturday, at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Mary Drake, pastor of the Lorraine United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rodman.

Calling hours will be Friday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00PM at the funeral home. The Rodman Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Service Friday 7:30PM, at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Lorraine United Methodist Church, Lorraine, NY 13659.



Leo H. McIntosh

April 29, 2007

Leo H. McIntosh, Jr. 53, of 12001 NYS Route 178, died Sunday morning in University Hospital, Syracuse. He suffered a stroke while in Canton, and was transferred from the Potsdam Hospital to University Hospital on Saturday evening.

A graveside service, at the convenience of the family, will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Henderson. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Contributions may be made to the R.B. Lawrence Ambulance Service, 21 Park St., Canton, NY 13617.



Michael J. Widrick

April 16, 2007

The funeral service for Michael J. Widrick 42, of the South Landing Road, will be 3:00PM Thursday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Kyle Widrick pastor of the Grace Community Church, Adams, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Calling hours will be 1:00 to 3:00PM Thursday, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Mr. Widrick died Sunday morning in the Emergency Room at the Samaritan Medical Center, after being stricken at home.



Wendell H. “Wendy” Cean

April 5, 2007

Wendell H. “Wendy” Cean 77, formerly of South Main Street, died Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Trudi and Larry Bertram, at 5214 Wilder Road, Pierrepont Manor, following a lengthy illness. He was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and his family.

A Memorial Service will be 3:00PM Saturday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Linda Harris, pastor of the Ellisburg United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.

Contributions may be made to the South Jefferson Rescue Squad, Adams, NY 1360r, or to Hospice of Jefferson County, Inc., 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.



Richard A. Bulluck, Sr., 73, of 14662 County Route 91, died Monday Noon in the Samaritan Medical Center where he was admitted March 17th.

Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, 4:00 to 8:00PM at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.



Kathleen V. “Dobbie” Higgins

April 2, 2007

Kathleen V. “Dobbie” Higgins 38, of NYS Route 193, died Monday afternoon in the Samaritan Medical Center, where she had been a patient since February 15th.

A Memorial service will be 1:00PM Thursday at the Ellisburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Harris, pastor, officiating. A calling hour will be Noon to 1:00PM Thursday, at the church, prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Robert J. Relyea

March 20, 2007

Robert J. Relyea, 72, formerly of Co. Rt. 97, Adams died Monday morning at Mercy of Northern New York where he resided.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday (3/27) at 2pm at the Carpenter Stoodley Funeral Home in Belleville, With Enos Kurtz of Northern Lights Christian Fellowship officiating. There are no calling hours. His body was cremated. Burial will be at a later date at Adams Rural Cemetery.



Virginia A. Salter

February 24, 2007

Virginia A. Salter, 82, formerly of NYS Rt 289, Village of Ellisburg, died Saturday morning at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where she had resided for 5 years.

Members of the Belleville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service, Monday ( Feb. 26th) 3pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. The funeral service will follow the Star service. Spring burial will be in Black River Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Ellisburg United Methodist Church or to the Ellisburg Volunteer Fire Department Auxillary.



Wilfred O. “Bud” Zeller

February 21, 2007

Wilfred O. “Bud” Zeller, 72, of Co Rt 79, died Wednesday morning at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home where he had been a resident for 3 weeks. He was admitted to the Samaritan Medical Center on January 1st.

The funeral will be Saturday 11am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Thomas Wilson, pastor of the Smithville Baptist Church officiating. Spring burial will be in Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. Calling hours are Friday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.



Doreth H. Brown

February 18, 2007

Doreth H. Brown, 92, of Co Rt. 75, Sackets Harbor died Saturday evening at the Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient for about 1 week.

There will be no calling hours or funeral. Her body was cremated. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Lakeside Cemetery, Sackets Harbor. Contributions can be made in her honor to the Sackets Harbor Fire Dept. Arrangements are with the Carpenter- Stoodley Funeral Home.



Helen M. Chojnacki

February 14, 2007

Helen M. Chojnacki, 82, died Tuesday at the Van Duyn Home where she had resided for 5 years.

There are no services or calling hours. The body was cremated. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



Donald H. Rumsey

January 26, 2007

The funeral for Donald H. Rumsey, Jr. will be Monday 11am at the Smithville Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Wilson, pastor, officiating. Spring burial will be in Smithville Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Contributions may be made to the Smithville Baptist Church or to the Smithville Fire Department.

Mr. Rumsey, 68, of 14090 Co. Rt 75, died Thursday at his home.





Richard B. Stevens, 58, of Rt. 193, and president of O.D. Greene Ace Hardware in Adams and Sackets Harbor, died Saturday evening at his home under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County. Funeral arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.




E. Arlene Whitney

January 20, 2007

E. Arlene Whitney, 84, of Harbor View Drive, died Friday in the intensive care unit of the Samaritan Medical Center where she had been a patient for 1 week.

Mrs. Whitney The funeral will be Tuesday 11am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville with Rev. Sharon Satterlee, pastor of the Henderson United Methodist Church officiating. Spring burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Henderson. Calling hours are Monday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Henderson Methodist Church or to the Henderson Volunteer Ambulance Squad.



Marshall C. Barney

January 19, 2007

The funeral for Marshall C. Barney will be Monday 11am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home with Rev. Sharon Satterlee, pastor of the Belleville United Methodist Church officiating. Spring burial will be in Woodside Cemetery following cremation. Calling hours are Sunday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Belleville Methodist Church or the Belleville Volunteer Fire Department.

Mr. Barney, 76, of Seminole Florida and formerly of Belleville, died Wednesday at his home in Florida.



Stephen J. Cobb

January 18, 2007

Stephen J. Cobb, 61, of 5951 Machold Rd., died Wednesday evening at his home following a lengthy illness.

The funeral will be Saturday 1pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Sharon Satterlee, pastor of the Belleville United Methodist Church officiating. Spring burial will be in Ellisburg Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 2p – 4pm and 7p – 9pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Union Academy Scholarship Fund, c/o Phyllis Ormsby, 9248 Rt 289, Adams, NY 13605



Joseph Vaadi January 16, 2007

Joseph Vaadi, II, 88, of 47 Wardwell St., died Tuesday at Mercy of Northern New York where he had been a resident for 2 years.

A memorial service will be Thursday 11am at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, with Rev. Douglas Decker, pastor of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Adams, officiating. The body will be cremated. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the South Jefferson Rescue Squad, 26 North Main St., Adams, NY 13605.



Harold C. LaRock, Sr. January 13, 2007

Harold C. LaRock, Sr., 89, of Harborview Rd., died Friday at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Tuesday. He has been a resident at the Vivian Teal Howard Nursing Home, Syracuse for 2 years.

The will be no funeral or calling hours. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery, Town of Ellisburg. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.



David E. VanWormer

January 9, 2007

The funeral service for David E. VanWormer will be Friday 7pm at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be private following cremation. Calling hours are Friday from 4p – 7pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County or to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. VanWormer, 68, of 16380 VanWormer Rd., died Tuesday afternoon at his home.









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