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Julie Gray Miller Crotty 03/18/2026

Julie A. Gray Miller Crotty

Julie Gray Miller Crotty, 67, of DeKalb Junction, died at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, on March 18, 2026. There will be a calling hour on Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 am -11 am, at the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church, funeral service to follow, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. She is survived by her son, Adam Miller, brothers, Robert and his wife Janice Gray, of Heuvelton, Fred Gray of Hermon, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Phillip Gray, Andrew Gray, and Timothy Gray. Julie was born on September 14, 1958 in Gouverneur, to the late Leland and Mary Anne Elsey Gray. She was a supply clerk at the Gouverneur Correctional Facility and she also was a self-employed painter. Julie was a past member of the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church. She loved animals, being outdoors, camping and kayaking. Julie gave the ultimate gift of life to three people, by being an organ donor. In lieu of flowers (please no flowers due to family allergies) donations can be made to the Rensselaer Falls Volunteer Rescue Squad (424 Rensselaer St, Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680) or the Ogdensburg SPCA.

Neil J. Noble 06/04/2026

Neil J. Noble

Neil J. Noble, 91, of DeKalb Junction, died at United Helpers Nursing Home, on June 4, 2026. There will be no services, as was Neil’s wish. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Dancy Noble of DeKalb Junction, a sister Janice Sibbits of Canton, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Weldon Noble, Morley Noble, Harold Noble, Keith Noble (Popeye), Glenn Noble, Viola Noble, Lucy Murdie, and Noreen Noble. Neil was born on December 8, 1934 in the Town of Canton, to the late Loys and Jessie Culbertson Noble. He attended Canton Central school and joined the Army to serve his country. He was honorable discharged in 1959. He was a farm hand for the Merle Whitmore Farm and was a mill hand for Wight and Patterson Feed in Canton. Neil loved spending time with his family, fishing and hunting. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Darlene D. Knapp 03/27/2026

Darlene D. Knapp

Darlene D. Knapp, 63, of Amsterdam, formerly of DeKalb Junction, died at Albany Medical Center, on March 27, 2026. There will be calling hours on June 9, 2026, 12 -2 PM at the funeral home, graveside service in Union Cemetery, DeKalb following calling hours at 2:30 PM, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. Darlene is survived by her husband Jeffrey of Utica, 1 niece and 1 nephew. She was predeceased by her sister Delight Tallman. She was born on September 20, 1962 in Canton, to the late Walter and Maryette Maracle Goodale. She graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central School in 1980. On September 6, 2003 she married Jeffrey Knapp in Maine. She was a certified nurse’s aide at United Helpers Nursing Home, Canton. Darlene was a past member of the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church, she enjoyed crafting, playing games on her computer, collecting Coca Cola memorabilia, cooking and baking. She loved spending time with her husband. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ogdensburg SPCA.

Penny A. Cornell 03/06/2026

Penny A. Cornell

Penny A. Cornell, 65, of Hermon, died on March 6, 2026, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. There will be no services. Penny is survived by her daughter, Melissa Brown (Wayne Young) of Tupper Lake, brothers, Kenneth Davis of Hermon, Robert Davis of Hermon, a sister Melody Davis of Hermon a granddaughter Brianna (Kyle) Ashley of Ogdensburg, great grandchildren, Grayson Ashley, Paisley Ashley, a niece Jessica Bessette, and a nephew Cody Cardinell. She was born on July 29, 1960 in Niagara Falls, to the late Morris and Joan (Davis) Davis. A marriage to Randy Cornell ended in divorce. She worked at McDonalds in Canton. Penny loved to play bingo, poker, buying purses and knickknacks. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

John E. Wilson 03/02/2026

John E. Wilson

John E. Wilson, 84, of DeKalb, died at his home, on March 2, 2026. There will be a celebration of life on June 27th, 2026 at the Old DeKalb Hotel, 12 -4 PM. John is survived by his wife Nancy, son, Terry Wilson of Ogdensburg, daughters, Julie (Matthew) Colmorgen of Parrish, FL, Patty Jo Cook (Steve Wallace) of Nottingham, NH, brothers, Larry Wilson of Hermon, Gary Wilson of Syracuse, Lyle Wilson of Syracuse, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Michael Wilson, siblings, Neil Wilson, Delbert Wilson, Elma Stiles-Poole and Barbara Walrath. He was born on December 1, 1941 in the town of DeKalb, to the late Jacob and Bertha Pelkey Wilson. On June 28, 1969 he married Nancy Youngs in Heuvelton, Justice of the Peace Arlington Walker, officiating. He worked on the family farm, was a cheese maker at Aiello in Heuvelton, Redrock, Dekalb and lastly as a forklift operator at Kraft Foods in Canton until his retirement in 2000. John enjoyed hunting, outside work, mowing the lawn, listening to country music, dancing, watching RFD on tv, playing cards, going to the diner and visiting with friends, and going to auctions. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kendrew Global Methodist Church,707 Stevenson Road, Rensselaer Falls, NY, 13680.

Francis E. Hewlett 03/01/2026

Francis E. Hewlett

Francis E. Hewlett, 74, of Hermon, died at Canton Potsdam Hospital, on March 1, 2026. There will a graveside service, March 16, 11 am, at Hermon Cemetery, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Skunks Nest in Hermon. Francis is survived by his wife Jane, son Francis (Christina) Hewlett Jr. of Canton, daughter, Tina (Darren) Carr of Bronson, MI, brother, Eugene (Laura) Hewlett of CA, sister, Rita Roy, of Hermon, his best friend Harold Blandin, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was born on January, 29, 1952 in Gouverneur, to the late Elmer Otis and Nina Roberts Hewlett. He graduated from Hermon DeKalb Central High School in 1970. On January 31, 1970 he married Jane Roy at the St. Henry’s Church, Father Gosier officiating. Francis worked at Gouverneur Talc from 1970 until his retirement in 2008. He was an honorary member of the Grasse Pond Hunting Club, Rainbow Brook Club and the Hermon Volunteer Fire Department. Francis enjoyed life and loved socializing with his friends at the Skunk’s Nest. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Bernice M. Aldrich 02/20/2026

Bernice M. Aldrich

Bernice M. Aldrich, 92, formerly of Hermon, died at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, on February 20, 2026. There will calling hours, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1 – 3 PM, followed by a funeral service at 3 PM, Pastor Martha Helmer officiating. Burial will be May 22, 2026, 11:00 am at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, New York. Bernice is survived by her sons, David (Mary) Aldrich of Castleberry, FL, Kenneth (Patricia) Aldrich of Canton, daughters, Roxanne (Rick) Finley of New Lebanon, NY, Mary Ellen (Eric) LaPine of Davenport, FL, six grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel Aldrich and her brothers, Franklin and Leon LaForty. She was born on July 1, 1933 in the Town of Rossie to the late Everett and Emma Campbell LaForty. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1950, earned her nursing degree from the A. Barton Hepburn Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. On October 2, 1953 she married John E. Aldrich at the Gouverneur Methodist Church, he died on March 26, 1992. Bernice was a registered nurse at E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur, 1953 -1965, she then, owned and operated Aldrich’s Grocery Store 1965 – 1971. She also was second in command at the First National Bank of Hermon, retiring in 1992, lastly, she was the secretary to the Town of Hermon Supervisor. Bernice was a longtime member of the Empire-Hermon Chapter #68 Order of Eastern Star, State of New York, Hermon Home Bureau, the DeKalb Hermon Senior Citizen Club, ( fifteen years as treasurer and 3 years as assistant treasurer), Canton Senior Citizen Club, United Methodist Church of Hermon, (volunteering in many aspects of the church and attending bible study), board member for the Hepburn Library of Hermon, was a trustee on the First National Bank of Hermon board, and a school board member in the 1970’s at Hermon DeKalb Central School. Bernice loved going out to lunch with her friends, reading, knitting, sewing (making many gifts for her grandchildren), and camping. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the United Methodist Church of Hermon, 115 Church Street, Hermon, NY, 13652 or the Hepburn Library of Hermon, 105 Main Street, Hermon, NY, 13652.

Robbie Alexander Dawson 01/11/2026

Robbie Alexander Dawson

Robbie Alexander Dawson, 61, joined his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2026. A memorial

service will be held at the Fresh Start Fellowship Church, 48 CR 14 Rensselaer Falls, NY on

February 28, 2026, at 1:00pm. This is the Log Cabin Church just off Rt 812 at Kendrew Corners.

Robbie is survived by his mother, Anne Dawson Leeson and his cat, Goofball. His father,

Maurice Dawson and stepfather, Thomas Leeson predeceased him.

Robbie was born in Woodstock, Ontario Canada, graduated from Woodstock Collegiate

Institute and proceeded to learn all he could about mechanics, welding, motorbikes, and pushing

the limits in life. “Flying Robbie Dawson” had quite the career in motor bike racing,

performance jumping as well as building and driving Monster Trucks all over the USA and

Canada. He is also known for the construction of his fire breathing dragon that was included as

part of many Monster Truck intermission shows.

After too many broken bones, Robbie retired from the Monster Truck circuit and settled in

Ogdensburg, NY where he set up two businesses: TrashGrassSnow and St. Lawrence Residential

Servies, a property management company. Robbie was very concerned about improving the local

community and bringing revenue into the area.

Robbie was very involved with his church, Fresh Start Fellowship Church in Kendrew Corners.

He dedicated countless hours to the property’s maintenance, developing building plans, video

productions of sermons, which he sent to friends all over the country, and printing weekly

bulletins. He was definitely a jack of all trades whose skills and outside the box thinking will be

sorely missed.

In 2025, Robbie became a dual citizen of the USA and Canada.

Robbie was a friend to all, was always willing to lend a helping hand, believed that everyone

deserved a second chance to prove themselves and will be deeply missed by those who knew and

loved him. Although we weep here on earth, we are secure in the knowledge that you have found

peace at last as you fly high in heaven.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Robbie’s name to Fresh Start Fellowship Church,

Attn: K Davis, 155 Old Northerner Rd, De Kalb Junction, NY 13630. Please indicate MISSIONS

or CELEBRATE RECOVERY in the memo line.

Devin M. Lough 02/01/2026

Devin M. Lough

Devin M. Lough, 31, of Hammond, died on February 1, 2026, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. There will a celebration of life at a later date. Devin is survived by his partner, Naazia Thomas, mother, Bonnie (Steve) Lough-Sobotka of Hammond, grandmother, Ila Johnson of Syracuse, siblings, Merlin Lough of Pennellville, NY, Danyaile (Jeff) Sushereba of Oswego, Bonita Stern of Liverpool, Amber (Anthony) Lough of North Carolina, Kordelia Lough of Pennellville, NY, Brandi Lough of Alabama, Julie (Brandon) Robertson of Oswego, Jazmyn Lough of Pennellville, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Myrl Lough and his nephew Killian Rehm. He was born on September 2, 1994 in Syracuse, New York. He graduated from John C. Birdlebough High School, Phoenix, in 2012. He was a web designer for a company in New York City. Devin loved riding motorcycles, eating, watching television, Oreo cookies, the outdoors, anime, hiking to waterfalls, designing tattoos, and photography. His four dogs and two cats were his children. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Shelly J. Reed 01/29/2026

Shelly J. Reed

Shelly J. Reed, 68, of DeKalb Junction, died at her home with her devoted husband, on January 29, 2026. There will a funeral mass at St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Father Kevin O’Brien officiating and burial will be July 18,2026, 11:00 am at St. Hubert’s Cemetery, Star Lake. Shelly is survived by her husband Richard “Rick”, sons, Timothy Reed, DeKalb Junction; Eric (Angie) Reed of Canton; Adam (Kristie) Reed of Pittsburgh, PA; siblings, Kenneth Price of Great Bend; Thomas (Becky) Price of Columbia, TN; Sharron (John) Caputo of Newburg, OR; Sally Davidson of Black Lake; Sue (Charles) Kennedy of Pacific City, OR; Lisa (James) Morris of Friendswood, TX; grandchildren, Emma, Anthony, Tyson, several nieces and nephews. She was born on August 14, 1957 in Star Lake to the late Chester and Carol (Hunziker) Price. She graduated from Clifton Fine High School in 1975 and would go on to travel throughout Europe with American Youth in Concert, before studying music at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. On September 16, 1978, she married Richard Reed at St. Hubert’s Church in Star Lake, with Monsignor John Waterhouse officiating. Shelly adored her family and cherished her time raising her boys, while also providing childcare for dear friends in the community. Once her boys began school, she would start her career as a short-order cook at SUNY Canton, later becoming a secretary at St. Mary’s School and St. Mary’s Parish. She then went on to work at the St. Lawrence County Probation Department for over 20 years, retiring in 2020. Shelly was a parishioner and choir director at St. Raphael’s Church. She had also previously been the choir director at St. Hubert’s Church, St. Mary’s Church, and St. Henry’s Church, and further served as the president of the Home School Association at St. Mary’s School. Shelly loved baking, quilting, singing, and spending time outdoors. She was gifted musically and could play numerous instruments, frequently providing lessons for others. Shelly was known for her beautiful voice and often sang at church and for various events. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Raphael’s Church, 5 Clinton Street, Heuvelton, NY 13654, or the ALS Association.