WATERTOWN, NY — There will be a Celebration-of-Life for Patricia-Ann Merrill on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Watertown American Legion Post 61. Patricia-Ann Merrill, 83, formerly of W. Lynde Street in Watertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Local arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be shared online at www.reedbenoit.com.
CLAYTON, NY — There will be a Celebration of Life for Gary Owen, who passed away June 22 at his residence, on Saturday, July 25, at the Clayton American Legion Colon Couch Post 821, from 3 to 5 p.m. Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton. Condolences can be made at trjetty.com.
CAPE VINCENT, NY — Please join us as we celebrate the life of Zachary Marani from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Martin’s Campgrounds Pier II, 2111 Humphrey Road, Cape Vincent, NY, (Big Red Barn). We would love for family and friends to come together to share memories, laughter, and stories as we honor Zach’s life. Food and drinks will be provided. Please note: There is currently a lot of bridge construction in the area. If you are traveling from Watertown, we recommend taking Millens Bay Road in Chaumont NY→ Burnt Rock Road → Route 12 → Huff Road to avoid delays. We look forward to seeing everyone there as we celebrate Zach and the memories he gave us all.
CLAYTON, NY — A Celebration of Life for Nancy C. Smith will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, NY. Nancy, 86, of Fishers Landing died Feb. 23, 2026, at her home. Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Clayton. Online condolences to her family may be posted at www.cummingsfuneral.com.
REDWOOD, NY – A celebration of life reception for Wesley E. Gleason, Jr., will be held Saturday, August 1, at the Redwood Fire Hall, Stine Road. The event will run from 11 am to 3 pm, with a short service beginning at 11 am. A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow. Mr. Gleason, husband of Clover, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 78.
BLACK RIVER, NY — Melissa A. Thomas, 62, of Black River, NY, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2026, at University Hospital in Syracuse. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Black River Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Bruce Funeral Home.
PULASKI, NY — A Committal Service for Annie and Chuck Johnson will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 5, 2026, in South Richland Cemetery and a Prayer Service at St James Episcopal Church in Pulaski at 12 noon followed by a luncheon at 12:30.
REDWOOD, NY — A Celebration of Life for Phyllis J. Ward, who passed Dec. 28, 2025, will be held noon Sunday, Aug. 9, at the home of her Daughter and Son in Law, 9780 Cemetery Rd, Clayton, NY. A picnic type lunch/gathering will be held after.
