Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Feb 22, 1957 - Jan 5, 2026
Mary and family I am so sorry for your loss. You two had a beautiful little together and I'll always remember Randy and his fun loving spirit. Sending my love.
Julie Fitzgerald Rojas
January 11, 2026 | Camp Hill, PA | Friend
Mary and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Diane & David McMullen
January 10, 2026 | Carthage, NY | Friend
I did not know Randy, but I work with his son Thomas whose cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and accepting attitude makes it easier to work in a tough prison environment. It seems clear by Randy’s obituary he had the heart of a Good Samaritan following the example and instructions of God’s most holy child and most important member of the Holy family Jesus of Nazareth. It appears Randy was sold out for saving lives, serving others, and lifting burdens. I have to assume his music brought others...
Wayne Rowland
January 10, 2026 | Ovid, NY | Friend
We’re so sorry for your loss!
Sonny & Judy Rambone
January 08, 2026 | Great Bend, NY | Friend
To the Yott family, so sorry to hear of Randy's passing, I had the pleasure of working with him at Ace Hardware for a brief time, always had a smile on his face and laughter in his voice, may he RIP now and fly with the angels.
BONNIE LAWRENCE
January 08, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Friend
RIP Randy. I worked with him at James River paper mill. You'll be missed buddy
Bruce Campbell
January 07, 2026 | Natural Bridge, NY | Friend
We are so sorry for lose Mary and family. Randy was great husband, father, and grandfather to everyone. We all miss him. Rip my cousin from Charles and Cathy Yott
Charles Yott
January 07, 2026 | Watertown, NY | Family
Mary and family; so sorry to read about Randy. I’ve often thought of him and how your family were doing. We shared many good laughs when we worked at the Carthage paper mill together, and bowled in tournaments occasionally. He was a very kind person too, so please accept my sincerest condolences. RIP buddy.
Richard Cross
January 07, 2026 | Hendersonville, NC | Friend
Mary and family so sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry & Kelly Haukaas
Larry & Kelly Haukaas
January 06, 2026 | New Snyrna Beach, FL | Friend
Randy A. Yott, 68, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Samaritan Medical Center.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 4-7 pm at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Saturday, January 10, at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be held later in Glenwood Cemetery.
Randy was born on February 22, 1957 in Watertown, son of the late Norman F. and Doretta (Johnson) Yott. He was educated at Caledonia-Mumford High School and went on to work in construction in Rochester and Watertown. He later worked at the paper mills in Carthage and held various other jobs. In 2001, he became employed as a New York State Corrections Officer, medically retiring in 2015.
On August 8, 1981 he married Mary Bearup at Holy Family Church in Watertown.
Randy was a member of the Watertown Elks Club, Watertown Eagles Club, and the Watertown American Legion Post 61.
During his time in Caledonia, he was a volunteer fireman. He played guitar with several country bands in the Rochester and Watertown Area.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Yott; two sons, Joseph (Natalie) Yott and Thomas (Laura) Yott, of Watertown; grandchildren, Gabriella, Jack, Landen, Mason, Emma, and Noah; a brother, Kenneth (Melissa) Yott of Rochester; as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Norman and Doretta Yott, Randy was predeceased by two brothers, Darren and Norman Yott.
Memorial contributions may be left to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601 or to Leah’s Baskets, 248 Champion St, Carthage, NY 13619.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com.
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