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Robert P. Schorr, 80, Watertown
​November 26, 1938 - June 29, 2019

The thoughts and prayers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department are with the family and friends of Robert Paul Schorr.  His son, Bob, is active in our department.
Robert P. Schorr, 80, Watertown
July 1, 2019

WATERTOWN, NY — Robert Paul Schorr, 80, of 645 Thompson St., Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019, surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County at the Ellis Farm, Watertown.

Born Nov. 26, 1938, in Newark, NJ, a son of Harold P. and Mary (Kistner) Schorr, he attended Newark (NJ) and Irvington (NJ) schools
In his earlier years, Robert was employed in various jobs working as an assistant for a printer and later as an assistant for a geotechnical engineering firm.  Other employment consisted of working for Anthony Giordano of Giordano’s Esso in the Ironbound Section of Newark NJ, and The 1000 Islands Marina, Clayton, NY.

He was drafted into the US Army on Oct. 27, 1961, and was honorably discharged on Oct. 26, 1963, as a Private First Class, assigned to the 86th Engineers in Fort Dix NJ.  During his time there he was the First Army unit pistol champion.  Also during his time in service, his unit was assembled and readied on standby at the McGuire Air Force base for the Cuban Missile Crisis.

He married Claudia VanBrocklyn (VanBrocklin) whom he met while in training at Fort Drum, NY when Claudia worked in the billeting office, on May 7, 1966 at Holy Family Church, Watertown with Rev. John Pendergast, assistant pastor, officiating.  Robert and Claudia resided in Irvington, NJ for a short period before returning to Watertown, NY, to start their family.

Robert and his brother Nelson C. Schorr Sr. (and later with their brother, Harold) have owned and operated Schorrs’ Service Center and Car Wash (formerly Schorrs’ Sunoco) on LeRay Street in Watertown since 1968 when Robert purchased the business from former Congressman Hadwin Fuller, who at the time was the president of Parish Energy Fuels, on a handshake deal.

Robert was a life member of the North Side Improvement League, a member of the American Legion Post 61, Watertown, NY, a 30-year committeeman for the Jefferson County Republican Committee, and was an appointed a member of the City Charter Commission under then Mayor T. Urling Walker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.

Surviving are a brother, Nelson C. Sr. (Donna); his children, Robert Todd (Deidra Coughlin) of Watertown, Matthew of GA and Judd Adam (Allison) of Mabelton, GA; five grandchildren, Dillon Michael Schorr, Glen Park, NY, Ravenn Schorr and River Schorr, GA, Maximilian Porter Schorr and Eleanor “Nora” Claudia Schorr, Mabelton, GA; and three step grandchildren, Sgt. Ashley Wetherington USMC, NC, Bryan Stephey, MA, and Sgt. Charles Stephey USMC, NC.

He is also survived by, several nieces, nephews and cousins and a sister in law, Yung Ja “Jean” Schorr.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife Claudia who passed away June 6, 2017, a brother Harold and his sister Anne Carrara.

Per Mr. Schorr’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.  Internment will be at the convenience of the family.
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Donations can be made in his name to The Jefferson County Hospice, 1398 Gotham St, Watertown, NY 13601.
 
Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com

​Bonnie L. Scott, 72, Watertown
February 26, 1947 - June 18, 2019

The thoughts and prayers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department are with the family and friends of Bonnie Scott.  Bonnie’s son-in-law, Marc Miller, is active in our department.

​WATERTOWN, NY — Bonnie L. Scott, 72, of Sherman Street, Watertown, widow of Bruce D. Scott, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 18, 2019, at her daughter Shari’s home with her family by her side.

A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Bruce Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.
Born Feb. 26, 1947, in Watertown, a daughter to the late Roland J. and Lillian Rolfe Charlton, she graduated from Watertown High School.
She married Bruce D. Scott October 15, 1966.  Mr. Scott a machinist at the New York Air Brake, passed away Aug. 6, 1996 at age 50.
Bonnie was a cashier in the food service department at the House of the Good Samaritan and later the Samaritan Medical Center for 20 years, retiring in 2009.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling to the casino and most of all spending time and being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by three daughters, Amy Mannigan, Watertown, Shari (Marcus) Miller, all of Watertown, Heidi (Jason) Drake, LaFargeville; eight grandchildren, Brandon Tiberend, Joshua Chipley, Zachary Hare, Courtney Aten, Hillary Mannigan, Skye Martin, Grady and Arie Drake; her close friend and “Canadian daughter” Sharon (Scott) Parker, Watertown; four sisters, Janice (Raso) (Herbert) Waite, Black River, Gwen (Carl) Johnson, Arkansas, Sharon (Henry) Gebo, FL, Delores (Al) Courrier, Watertown; and a brother Roland (Bonnie) Charlton, Watertown.

Bonnie was predeceased by a daughter Brenda shortly after birth in 1969. Two grandsons, Logan Mannigan in June of 2018 and Bentley Drake in 2012.  Three brothers, Thomas, Vernon and Carl Charlton, also predeceased her.
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Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s name to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY  13601.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
2019 Calls:
As of June 30, 2019
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Total Calls for the Year - 324
Structure Fires - 13
Vehicle Fires - 1
Vegetation Fires - 0
EMS Calls - 101
Rescue - 7
MVA - 56
Hazardous Conditions - 17
Mutual Aid Given - 19
Mutual Aid Received - 6
Average Enroute Time - 3.7 minutes

 Officers of TWFD

 46-0-1                   Dave Johnston
46-0-2                   Jeff VanBrocklin
46-0-3                   Ron Wareham
46-0-4                   Jason Lee
Captains of Station 1       Bill Bamann and Fred Sourwine
Captain of Station 3         
Foreman of 46-1-1           Deb Rieger
Foreman of 46-4-1           Chris Brass
Foreman of 46-4-2           Josh Wilcox
Foreman of 46-4-3           Brandon Hulbert
Foreman of 46-5-2           Bob Johnston
Foreman of 46-8-1           Jeremy Powell
Foreman of 46-7-2 (and Small Engines)   Wayne Scott, Sr.
President                                Leon VanWie
Secretary                                Josh Wilcox
Treasurer                               Jeremy Powell
Safety Officer                      Chris Brass
Training Officers                Riley Clark and Jason Lee
Jr. Firefighter Program Coordinator          Jack Whalen
Medical Officer                  Andy Cartier
Chaplain                                 Rev. Leon VanWie

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2018 - In Review

(Here is the video that was shown at our April 6, 2019 banquet (without the sound, due to copyright policy)
2018 Calls:
As of December 31, 2018
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Total Calls for the Year - 633
Structure Fires - 20
Vehicle Fires - 6
Vegetation Fires - 7
EMS Calls - 200
Rescue - 4
MVA - 79
Hazardous Conditions - 48
Mutual Aid Given - 17
Mutual Aid Received - 16
Average Enroute Time - 4.27 minutes


2017 Calls:
As of December 31, 2017
Total Calls for the Year - 677
Structure Fires - 30
MVAs - 127
EMS Calls - 152
Average Enroute Time - 4.63 Minutes
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2016 Calls:
471 Fire Calls
181 EMS Calls
652 Total Calls
2015 Calls:
505 Fire Calls
142 EMS Calls
647 Total Calls
2014 Calls:
577 Total Calls