Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Winthrop and St. Regis Falls, NY area

Norma Jean Wiley

Norma Jean Wiley

Oct 8, 2022

Dickinson Center – Norma Jean Wiley, 88, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Canton Potsdam Hospital.  Graveside services will be held Friday, October 14th at 2 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Dickinson Center.  Family and friends are invited to gather at Norma’s home following the graveside services. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home.

Norma was born on August 29,...

Thomas J. Brown

Thomas J. Brown

Oct 8, 2022

St. Regis Falls – Thomas J. “Tom” Brown, 55, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 8, 2022.  His family will honor his life with a Celebration Gathering and Luncheon on Friday October 14th at 4:00pm at the St. Regis Falls Sportman's Club for family and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

Tom was born on May 17,...

Mary A. Henry

Mary A. Henry

Oct 6, 2022

Mary A. Henry, 86, of Brasher Falls, peacefully passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022, at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Home comforted by her faith and family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held on Wednesday from  4 – 6 PM. Mary’s Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Thomas F. Krise

Thomas F. Krise

Oct 2, 2022

Thomas F. Krise Jr, 64, passed away on Sunday October 2nd 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Family and friends are invited to share in a Celebration of Life at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodges in Massena, Saturday November 12th, 2022 at 2:00PM. 

Tom was born in Buffalo on November 17th,...

Leona F. Wheeler

Leona F. Wheeler

Sep 30, 2022

Leona F. Wheeler, 81, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 30th, 2022 with her family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral home, and in keeping with Leona’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Leona’s funeral service will be held Friday, October 7th, 2022 at St Ann Church in St. Regis Falls at 11:00 AM. Burial with committal...

Edward J. Fraser

Edward J. Fraser

Sep 24, 2022

With heavy hearts Jack and Kathy Fraser announce the passing of their beloved son, Edward (Eddie) J. Fraser, 54. He was born in Malone on June 26th, 1968. Eddie survived a traumatic birth, leaving him with severe medical issues. 

Through the dedication and love of his mother, Eddie was able to flourish and grow to the best of his limited abilities....

James A. Gauthier

James A. Gauthier

Sep 21, 2022

James A. Gauthier, 82, of Brasher Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, surrounded by the comfort of his family.

 Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public calling hours. Jim’s family will honor his life privately at their convenience.

He was born on June 8th, 1940 in Potsdam to...

Timmy A. Wheeler

Timmy A. Wheeler

Sep 16, 2022

St. Regis Falls – Mr. Timmy A. Wheeler, 59, unexpectedly passed away on Friday September 16, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, where calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM. A graveside service will be held...

Brenda Sue Currier

Brenda Sue Currier

Sep 16, 2022

BRASHER FALLS -- Brenda S. McCargar Currier, 71, Brasher Falls, passed away on September 16, 2022, at the Hyland Nursing Home in Massena.

Brenda was born in Potsdam on July 3, 1951, to Clarence R. and Grace H. (Jones) McCargar.

She worked as a teacher's aide at the Norwood-Norfolk Central School. She retired in June 2017.

Brenda loved her job, especially the staff...

James D. Ploof

James D. Ploof

Sep 9, 2022

Winthrop – James D. Ploof, 77, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Gouverneur Hospital.  His family will receive friends at the New Testament Church at 265 Andrews Street, Massena, on Wednesday from 12 to 2 pm and 4 to 6 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 am with a fellowship luncheon to follow.  Graveside services...

Francis W. Burns

Francis W. Burns

Sep 1, 2022

Massena- Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Potter) Burns on June 15th, 1950. He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March...

Leo E. Lynch

Leo E. Lynch

Aug 3, 2022

Winthrop/Brasher Falls – Leo E. Lynch, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held Wednesday, August 10th from 3 PM to 7 PM.  Leo’s Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 11th at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher Falls, with...