Obituaries

Marvin F. Votra, 82, passed away Monday, December 16th, at his residence, where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County. There will be no calling hours or funeral. There will be a Celebration of Life in the Spring of 2025 at the Cape Vincent American Legion. Marvin was born …

Clayton; Mrs. Jean M. Gushlaw, 87, passed away December 2, at her residence, where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and surrounded by her family. Per Jean’s wishes there will be a public Graveside Committal Service on Saturday, December 14, at 1pm, at St. Lawrence Union Cemetery. There will be no …

Mr. David D. Peets Sr., 77, a short time resident of Cape Vincent, passed away October 20th, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced. Dave was born November 16th, 1946, in Rochester, the son of Luther and Helen Spollio Peets. He attended …

Mrs. Viva A. Fraser, 99, passed away Thursday, August 15, at the Samaritan Summit Village where she resided. There will be a Graveside Service, Thursday, August 22, at 2:30pm, at St. Lawrence Cemetery in the Town of Cape Vincent. Viva was born February 17, 1925, in Depauville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary …

Baleigh Marie Phelps, infant daughter of Tiffany Aldrich and Ethan Phelps, passed away July 8th, at Samaritan Medical Center, due to sudden complications causing premature birth. Baleigh was predeceased by her older brothers Waylon William, who was born sleeping January 1st, 2021, and Benjamin Thomas, who was born sleeping January 8th, 2022. A paternal grandfather, …

Mrs. Lois J. Sloat, 85, of County Route 4, passed away Sunday, June 30th, at her residence, where she was under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. The Funeral will be held Saturday, July 6th, at 1pm, at the Three Mile Bay Baptist Church with Pastor Douglas King and her husband …