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01/17/2026

CAPE VINCENT- Donald (Bubby) G. Boon, 75, of S. Esselstyne St. passed away on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home Inc., Cape Vincent, NY.
Bubby was born in Olean, NY, on June 13th, 1950, to Donald R. and Dolores (Schunk) Boon.
Bubby was raised in Rochester, NY, where he graduated from Madison High School. After High School, Bubby became a heavy truck mechanic, working for various shops, including DeCarolis Trucking, Okar Equipment, and Leaseway. His other jobs included working at several car dealerships.
In the 80’s he moved to Cape Vincent, NY where he owned and operated Don’s Mobile for a few years before he went to work for the NYS DOT. Bubby retired from the DOT after 22 years of service.
Bubby loved his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He enjoyed country music, country western books and movies, and car shows. He collected Zippo lighters, hats, and pocket knives.
Bubby is survived by his four children, Christina Truax, Holley, Darren (Alyssa Stahlman) Boon, Salamanca, Rebecca Boon, Hilton, and Stephanie (Connor) Hajdasz, Black River; Grandchildren, Lindsey (Ryan) Cobb, Isaac Boon, William Boon (Molly Cooper), Jacob Truax, Aliah John, Astell Boon, and Aries Boon, Great-grandchildren, Avery Boon, Owen Cobb, and his siblings, Cherie (Ronald) Scofero, Daniel (Phyllis) Boon, Jacklyn Boon, and Donna Lee McAuley.
Bubby is predeceased by his parents, his older sister and brother-in-law, Mary Louise and Bob Roberts, and his granddaughter, Alexandria Kindt.
A calling hour will be held from 2-3 pm, with a memorial service at 3 pm on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at Cleveland Funeral Home Inc., 188 W. Broadway St., Cape Vincent, NY 13618. A burial will take place in the spring, along with a celebration of life.
Online condolences may be made at clevelandfhinc.com.

12/01/2025

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11/30/2025

Steven Neil Gippe, 71, of Cape Vincent passed away on November 21 st , 2025 under the care of
Samaritan Medical Center.
Steven was born to William and Helen (Gray) Gippe on August 22 nd, 1954, in Rochester, NY.
Steven attended Monroe High School, Rochester, NY and worked in construction most of his life
until retirement. His immediate family was scattered across the country and Steven often served
as the Gippe Family representative at New York events from celebrations to memorials. Steve
was loved and respected by many of those with whom he worked and/or socialized.
CAPE VINCENT- Steven was a member of the Sons of the American Legion #832, Cape Vincent and the Laborers'
International Union of North America, Local #435, Rochester. He had also been a member VFW
SONS Post 2844, Rochester and AL Riders #832. He was a Huge (no exaggeration) NASCAR Fan!
Steve loved animals and enjoyed Baking and Cooking. His Brownies were a bit of a legend (maybe a
little exaggeration) in ‘The Cape’.
Steven is survived by a son, Eric (Jennifer) Farrell, grandchildren Jonnah & EJ and siblings
Diane (Robert) Doud, William (LeAnne) Gippe, Cape Vincent, NY; Valerie Gippe, Amado, AZ;
Susan Stevens, San Gabriel, CA and Johann (aka Jay) Gippe, Mesa, AZ and many nieces and
nephews.
Steven is predeceased by both parents; a sister, Deborah and a brother-in-law. Edward (Steve)
Stevens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home, Watertown. Per Steven’s wishes
there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Contributions in his name may be made to the
Cape Vincent Food Pantry, PO Box 803 or the Cape Vincent Fire Department, PO Box 609,
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Online condolences may be shared at www.clevelandfhinc.com.

11/25/2025

WATERTOWN, NY – Dale W. O’Hara, 67, of Leray St. passed away surrounded by family on November 23rd, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home.
Dale was born on September 23rd, 1958, to the late John and Betty (Lomas) O’Hara in Watertown, NY.
Dale worked as a truck driver during his life, which was one of his favorite things to do. In addition to that, Dale was known to have enjoyed spending his time joking around with friends and family, tinkering and fixing various things while listening to music, especially Pink Floyd, and loved drinking coffee and coke. Most importantly, Dale loved to help people. Although he was a man of few words, he will be remembered for his laughter.
Dale is survived by a daughter, Jocelyn Mono, his ex-spouse Laurie Mono, a brother John “Jack” (Katherina) O’Hara Jr. of Ashville, NC, sisters Trudy Thompson of Phoenix, AZ, Tammy (Leslie) Wager, of Dexter, NY, and Tina (Craig) Monaco of Adams, NY. He is also survived by grandchildren, Malichi Boss and Helena Bellabre, along with several nieces and nephews.
Dale is predeceased by both parents, John and Betty, along with a brother James Francis who passed away at birth.Hara
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Jefferson County at 1398 Gotham St. Watertown, NY 13601.
Online condolences can be made at www.clevelandfhinc.com

11/25/2025

THREE MILE BAY- William “Ted” Utess, of Three Mile Bay, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 22nd, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home Inc., Chaumont, NY.
Ted was born on September 12, 1938, in Batavia, New York, to William and Alfreda (Kumpf) Utess. He spent much of his childhood in Batavia before moving to Point Peninsula in the Town of Lyme, where his family owned and operated the Shangri-La Campground and Marina until 1960. A graduate of Lyme Central School’s Class of 1956, Ted went on to work for General Motors before taking over his parents’ marine canvas business, Utess Cover-n-Cushion, in 1961.
On April 21, 1967, he married Sigrid (Bolz) Weiler in Chaumont, NY. Together, they continued to operate Utess Cover-n-Cushion until selling the business in the late 1980s. Ted was a dedicated longtime member of the Three Mile Bay Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief from 1969–70 and again in 1978. He also served on the Town of Lyme Board of Assessment Review for sixteen years, including time as chairman, and worked as a bus driver for Lyme Central School for thirty-six years before retiring in 2000.
Ted was a man of many interests and talents. Along with taking his family to visit his wife’s family in Germany, he loved boating, ice fishing, woodworking, and restoring antique steam engines. He built a working replica of a 1904 Oldsmobile and was often seen driving it around town. After earning his pilot’s license, he took on the challenge of dismantling and restoring a Piper Cub airplane, which gave him many hours of enjoyment in the skies above Northern NY. It wasn’t unusual for Ted to land his plane in his daughter’s backyard, pick up his grandson, and fly him to Weedsport for a cheeseburger.
Ted is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sigrid, a son, William J. Weiler, and his wife, Yvonne, a daughter, Ellen M. Wiseman and her husband, William, a grandson and his wife, Benjamin and Shanae Wiseman, a granddaughter and her husband, Jessica and Andrew Thompson, and six great-grandchildren—Rylee, Harper, and Lincoln Wiseman, and Liam, Owen, and Elena Thompson. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Sam Crisino, along with a niece and nephew.
He was predeceased by his parents and a daughter, Catherine S. Weiler.
A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 29th at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church in Three Mile Bay, NY. Following the burial at the Three Mile Bay Cemetery, family and friends are invited to a reception at Sally Port View.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ted’s memory to the First Baptist Church in Three Mile Bay (PO Box 175 Three Mile Bay, NY 13693) or the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad (180 E. Broadway Cape Vincent, NY 13618)

11/19/2025

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11/12/2025

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11/12/2025

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11/07/2025

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10/16/2025

Catherine C. ‘Katie’ Speno, 98, of Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025 at the Hospice Residence, Watertown, NY, surrounded by family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home in Watertown. Online condolences may be shared at www.clevelandfhinc.com.

Katie was born on November 17, 1926, in the family home outside Hammond, NY. She was the youngest of six children born to Leslie and Iva Dake Chase. The family soon moved into the village of Hammond, where she grew up and graduated from Hammond High School in 1944. After graduation she attended Dubuque University, Dubuque, Iowa. 1944-45. She then returned to the north country.

Katie moved to Watertown NY, in 1945 attended Watertown School of Commerce and lived in downtown Watertown at the YWCA, Boarding House for Women. After graduating from Watertown School of Commerce in 1946, she started her career as a legal Secretary, first working for Atty. E. Ralph Gosier and later for Atty. Laurence Kissel. Later in her life she worked at Watertown City Court as a Clerk.

She married the love of her life, Michael F. Speno, on January 23, 1951 at Hammond Presbyterian Church. They soon moved into their new home on Pratt St. Watertown NY to start their family and future together. Mr. Speno passed in 1985, but Katie remained in the home, living there for 73 years until her passing. She also was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Watertown, NY for over 50 years.

Katie spent summers on the St Lawrence River from about the age of 10 until she was 90. The early years on the river were spent on W***y Island (Chase Crest), then later in the family built log home, on the ledge, overlooking Chippewa Bay. She loved to entertain family and friends there.

Watching sporting events was a big part of her life, she never missed a lacrosse game that her three boys played in high school and college. Later she enjoyed watching her grandkids sporting events, rain or shine. She was also a long time Syracuse University Basketball fan.

Katie was a proper lady, she encouraged etiquette, especially at the dinner table. She enjoyed reading a good book, writing a well thought out letter, (with exquisite penmanship) and making a new dress for a special occasion. Occasionally, she could be heard telling an off color story that the grandkids got a kick out of.
She was very family oriented and kept in touch with many relatives, neighbors and friends until her passing. ( especially her beloved nieces and nephews)

She is survived by her three sons; Steven M. (Katherine), Clinton NY, Allen J. (Mary) Chaumont NY, Joseph C. (Kathryn), Clyde NC. 7 grandchildren; Jesse, Olivia, Jacob, Marissa, Michael, Neil and Christian. 7 great grandchildren; Peyton, Caden, Colton, Demi, Zepplynn, Robbie, Cammie, and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters predeceased her.

A celebration of her life will be held in the spring.

Donations in Katie’s name may be made to Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association, or Hospice of Jefferson County.

10/07/2025

Douglas Allen Nichols passed away due to complications from a stroke at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse on October 5, 2025 at the age of 92. Doug was born in Malone, NY to the parents of Addie Jones Nichols and Clarence Nichols. In 1956 he married Jacqueline Flack a marriage which lasted until her death on January 8, 2025.

Doug was a leader in all aspects of his life, both in his professional and recreational endeavors.

Doug became a music teacher at Carthage Central High after obtaining an MA degree from Columbia University in New York. He led the Carthage Central High school in many BiCounty music competitions achieving ratings of A. During his teaching career he met the original owners of Jreck Subs and as a result, invested in the company becoming part of the management team. The joke among the owners was that Doug was the Arch on the original sign above the letters JRECK signifying he was watching over what the others were doing.

In the fall Doug focused his attention on the ducks in Hardscrabble Bay, specifically Blue Bills. He loved hunting these ducks and devoted much of his time, from August until they arrived in November, plotting how to outwit them into his decoy spread.

Doug also had a passion for chasing small mouth bass in and around Hard Scrabble Bay to the extent that he obtained his license to guide from the Coast Guard. He chartered parties in the region until the mercury scare which had an adverse effect on the desire from those interested in chartering a boat. This didn’t stop him from fishing though and when asked where he was catching them, he would often reply “out there”.

Eventually Doug and Jackie settled in their summer house in Hard Scrabble Bay and enjoyed the company which always came around to visit. During the winter months they would become Snow-Birds and head to Florida to escape the cold, snowy weather. They would continue this until obtaining a place at Ives Hill Retirement in Watertown, NY.

Doug is survived by his daughter Michele of Chicago, Ill and son Paul and his wife Susan of Chaumont, NY. He also has 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Per Doug’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and he will be laid to rest beside his wife at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Chaumont, NY with a small ceremony at 11:00am on Saturday October 11, 2025.

The family would appreciate donations to the Stroke Center at Upstate University Hospital 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

Online condolences may be shared at www.clevelandfhinc.com.