Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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

Brendan J. O'Higgins

Brendan J. O'Higgins

Jan 21, 2022

Potsdam – Brendan Joseph O’Higgins 65, passed away on Friday, Jan 21, 2022 in the comfort of his family home surrounded by those that loved him. Following Brendan’s wishes his family will honor his life privately along with his mother Josie O’Higgins who passed on Sunday. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Brendan was born in Chicago,...

Janice C. Hagelund

Janice C. Hagelund

Jan 17, 2022

Janice C. (Hovey) Hagelund, 90, passed away on January 17, 2022, with her daughter Cheri by her side. Janice was born on September 26, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Raymond and Lillian (Baldwin) Hovey. She attended Cato Meridian Central School, where she met the love of her life, George Hagelund and graduated in 1948. Right out of high...

Beverly G. Mcchesney

Beverly G. Mcchesney

Jan 16, 2022

Beverly G. McChesney of Brasher Falls NY passed into the arms of her Jesus on Sunday evening January 16, 2022 after battling cancer for the 3rd time. She was in her home with close friends nearby. Beverly was born in Rochester NY August 31, 1955, to William B. and Gladys (Nudd) Burke. It was in Rochester where she married and...

Margaret Josephine O'Higgins

Margaret Josephine O'Higgins

Jan 16, 2022

Winthrop – Margaret Josephine “Josie” O’Higgins (McKiernan) 90 passed away Sunday morning in the comfort of her home surrounded by those that loved her. Following her wishes, her family will honor her life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Josie was born in Drumshambo North, Leitrim, Ireland on April 11, 1931, daughter of the late James...

Danny W. Beaudoin

Danny W. Beaudoin

Jan 14, 2022

Brasher Falls - Danny W. Beaudoin, 64, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Danny was born on December 18, 1957 in Massena, son of Marie Marlow. He worked several construction jobs starting at the age of 14, ending his work career at Norwood-Norfolk Central School as a bus driver. A marriage of 36 years to polly Adams ended in divorce...

Marty A. Shantie

Marty A. Shantie

Jan 4, 2022

Dickinson Center – Marty A. Shantie, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, where his family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 14th from 1 to 3 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Marty’s family will celebrate his life on Saturday morning at 10:30 am at the...

Robert A. Moulton Sr.

Robert A. Moulton Sr.

Jan 3, 2022

When one is called to serve elsewhere and leaves us, it’s hard to understand. Robert A. Moulton Sr.’s physical existence has been lifted as he will now guide us in spirit. Services will be held this Friday January 7th at the Knapps Station Community Church; 3035 County Route 47, Norwood, NY 13668. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00...

Lester Bridges

Lester Bridges

Jan 1, 2022

Lester Bridges, of North Lawrence, passed away on Saturday January 1, 2022 at the Gouverneur Hospital comforted by his daughter - in- law Roxanne at his side. He was born on Tuesday May 30, 1933 in Cuthbert, Georgia the son of the late Thomas Bridges and Jamie Claude. He was a material handler and fork lift driver for Nerpa Pharmaceuticals...

Robert J. Hall

Robert J. Hall

Dec 31, 2021

Canton, New York – Robert (Bob) J. Hall, 79, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg. A funeral Mass will be held Friday June 17th at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls at 10 am, burial will follow in the parish cemetery. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will follow at the Riverview Restaurant at...

Sheri L. Taylor

Sheri L. Taylor

Dec 25, 2021

Massena – Sheri L. Taylor, 40, passed away on December 25th at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after many courageous efforts in her battle against cancer. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where her family will receive friends, Thursday from 4 to 6 pm. Her funeral service will follow at 6 pm. Sheri was born in Massena...

Valora Mae Waite

Valora Mae Waite

Dec 21, 2021

Winthrop – Ms. Valora Mae Waite, 66, passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held Tuesday December 28th from 4 – 6 PM. Valora’s Funeral Service will begin at the conclusion of calling hours. Valora was born in Potsdam...

John J. Wilson

John J. Wilson

Dec 10, 2021

St. Regis Falls - John J. Wilson, 92, died peacefully at home December 10, 2021, with his daughter, Gina, by his side. John was born at home in Westville, NY on December 22, 1928, to the late Cora and George Wilson. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He married Peggy LeClair on Sept. 25, 1953,...

Patricia A. Dibble

Patricia A. Dibble

Dec 7, 2021

Winthrop – Patricia “Patty” A. Dibble, 75, was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Eileen (Jackson) McCarthy on January 16, 1946. She graduated valedictorian of her high school in Rutland, Vermont, and had three daughters and three grandchildren. She married...

Richard G. Ross

Richard G. Ross

Dec 4, 2021

Santa Clara – Richard G. Ross, 77, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home under the care of his wife and hospice. Following his wishes, his family will honor his life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Richard was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 4, 1944, son of the late George...

Viola A. Westerberg

Viola A. Westerberg

Dec 4, 2021

Brasher Falls – Viola A. Westerberg, 92, passed away Saturday morning, December 4, 2021 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena with her family at her bedside. Viola was born on August 16, 1929 in Hartford, Connecticut, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Sudac) Rataic. She married George Rowland, who died at a young age and married Merwin Westerberg...

Faye E. Foster

Faye E. Foster

Nov 28, 2021

Winthrop – Mrs. Faye E. (Pharoah) Foster, 75, passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021, at the Gouverneur Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and in keeping with her family’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Faye’s burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canton and Celebration of Life will be planned for the...

Wendell D. Mccargar

Wendell D. Mccargar

Nov 24, 2021

West Stockholm – Wendell D. McCargar, 83, passed away at Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 after a brief hospitalization. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Wendell was born in West Stockholm on February 28, 1938, the son of the late Clarence L. McCargar and Reta (Eldridge) McCargar. He graduated from Potsdam Central School with the...

Timothy R. Buckley

Timothy R. Buckley

Nov 20, 2021

Timothy R. Buckley, 39, passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021; in TimBuck fashion, one day prior to his 40th birthday.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and there will be no services at this time. His family will honor his life privately at their convenience.

He is survived by a daughter, Lola Buckley of Potsdam; mother, Kathryn Graves...

James J. Ryan, Sr.

James J. Ryan, Sr.

Nov 18, 2021

Brasher Falls – James “Hi-Ya" J. Ryan, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where friends may call Monday, November 22nd from 5 to 7 pm. Graveside services will be held at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls with a date and time to be decided. Jimmy...

William L. Ramsdell

William L. Ramsdell

Nov 17, 2021

Winthrop – Mr. William L. Ramsdell, 79, passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife, Erma, and their children. The family will receive visitors at their home: 518 Elliott Road, on Monday November 22nd from 2 – 6 PM. William’s Memorial Service will be celebrated at Lawrenceville Baptist Church on Tuesday...