Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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

Chad W. Hicks

Chad W. Hicks

Nov 28, 2020

Amsterdam – It is with deep sadness to share the sudden and unexpected passing of Chad W. Hicks, 40 who passed away on November 28, 2020 at the Albany Medical Center comforted by his family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Chad was born on July 14, 1980 in Lafayette, LA to Brian and Debra (Murray) Hicks....

Irene H. Viau

Irene H. Viau

Nov 23, 2020

Winthrop – Irene Helen Viau, 97, passed away Monday November 23, 2020 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. She was born on June 2, 1923 in Fort Covington, daughter of the late William and Mary (Turner) Gratton. She spent a few years of her life in Connecticut, moving back to Ft. Covington on the Allie Smith farm. Later in life she moved to...

Joyce I. Rotach

Joyce I. Rotach

Nov 14, 2020

North Lawrence – Joyce I. Rotach, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Following her wishes, her family will honor her life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Joyce was born in Frankfort on April 26, 1942, daughter of the late Charles L. and Georgianna (Brown) Forbes and received her education...

Anna Rose Cooley

Anna Rose Cooley

Nov 10, 2020

Potsdam (formerly of Avon Park, FL)– Anna Rose Cooley, 88, passed away on November 10, 2020 with her family at her bedside. Her family honored her life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Anna was born on May 12, 1932 in Massena, daughter of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Clement) Corpron. Her marriage ended in...

Elizabeth B. Mcallister

Elizabeth B. Mcallister

Oct 30, 2020

Ft. Jackson – Elizabeth B. “Betty” McAllister, 91, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday October 30, 2020. Elizabeth was born on August 27, 1929 in Hopkinton, daughter of the late Veron and Mildred (Wilson) Parker. She married Leland G. McAllister on August 10, 1946 at the McAllister home in Hopkinton. They shared a blessed union of 46 years,...

Carol J. Donalis

Carol J. Donalis

Oct 29, 2020

Winthrop - Carol J. Donalis, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 29, 2020. Carol was born on April 24, 1949 in Potsdam, daughter of the late Clyde P. and Joyce (Shatraw) Flint. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central School. On August 19, 1967, she married Stephen N. Donalis at the Congregational Church in Winthrop with Rev. Russell...

Lena L. Wason

Lena L. Wason

Oct 23, 2020

Lena Lane Wason passed away peacefully at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on October 23rd, 2020. Lena was born in 1941 in Gouverneur, New York. The first of five children born to the late Claude Senter and Margaret Jesmer Senter. She was raised and attended school in Newton Falls, and Star Lake, New York. Lena went on to attend college at Potsdam...

Sybil A. Harrison

Sybil A. Harrison

Oct 21, 2020

Winthrop – Mrs. Sybil A. Harrison, 82 passed away, Wednesday October 21, 2020 at the Rumford Community Home in Rumford, Maine, where she had been living since 2016. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. There will be no calling hours. Sybil's graveside service will be held on Saturday November 7 at 9:00 AM at Maple Grove...

John S. Wilber

John S. Wilber

Oct 20, 2020

North Lawrence – John S. Wilber, passed away October 20, 2020 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Born in Potsdam, the son of the late Lyle and Grace (Spellan) Wilber, John went to North Lawrence Schools and graduated from St. Lawrence Central. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He served his country in the US Marine Corps, deployed for two tours...

Ashtyn Lynn Hance-Goodreau

Ashtyn Lynn Hance-Goodreau

Oct 18, 2020

On Sunday October 18, 2020, we lost our beloved baby girl, Ashtyn Lynn Hance-Goodreau, who will always be the love our lives. The snuggles and joy she brought to our lives with her random outbursts of happiness will never be forgotten and live on within our hearts. Ashtyn was born at Massena Memorial Hospital on June 27, 2020 to Macey...

David H. Patten

David H. Patten

Oct 16, 2020

North Lawrence- Mr. David H. Patten, 93, peacefully passed away on Friday October 16, 2020 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone with his children at his side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. David was born at home in the Town of Lawrence on October 11, 1927 to the late Howard and Grace (Dupee) Patten....

Richard L. Tenace

Richard L. Tenace

Oct 13, 2020

Potsdam – Richard Louis Tenace, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 13, 2020. Due to NYS Covid restrictions, his family will honor his life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Richard was born on March 19, 1966 in Schenectady NY, son of Louis and Sharon (Myers) Tenace. He graduated from Schalmont High School...

Shirley J. Montgomery

Shirley J. Montgomery

Oct 2, 2020

Winthrop – Mrs. Shirley Jane Montgomery, 84, passed away on Friday October 2, 2020 at the Canton – Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held Tuesday October 6th from 4 -7. Face masks and personal distancing should be followed. Shirley’s Funeral Service will be celebrated Wednesday October 7th at the Victory...

Elizabeth M Austin

Elizabeth M Austin

Sep 27, 2020

Massena/Brasher Falls – Elizabeth “Betty” M. Austin, 97, passed away peacefully at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena on Sunday September 27, 2020. Betty was born on April 1, 1923 in Watertown, daughter of the late Simon and Eva (Gillick) Folgert. In 1941, she married Richard E. Austin in Watertown. Mr. Austin died in 1980. She is a loving mother...

Bryce Dimick

Bryce Dimick

Sep 26, 2020

Massena – With great heartbreak our communities mourn the passing of Braveheart- Bulletproof Bryce Anthony Dimick. He was surrounded by the love of his family, as he lost his battle with medulloblastoma, with the strength of a warrior, on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Bryce was born on July 20, 2009 in Massena the son of John L. Dimick II and...

Valerie E Tutoli

Valerie E Tutoli

Sep 23, 2020

Massena - Valerie E. Tutoli, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Massena Rehabilitation. Following her wishes, her family will honor her life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Valerie was born on June 14, 1947 in Milford, CT, daughter of the late Russell and Marjorie "Midge" (Blanchard) Root. She grew up in Devon, CT...

Norma Locke

Norma Locke

Sep 15, 2020

Manchester, NH - Norma Jean Locke, 72, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH, after a short fight with cancer, with her son and his wife, Ben and Jessica, at her bedside. Her family has honored her life privately and buried her in the family plot at Fairview Cemetery in Brasher Falls next to her...

Clark V. Tharrett Sr.

Clark V. Tharrett Sr.

Sep 12, 2020

Lawrence- Mr. Clark V. Tharrett, 96, passed away on Saturday September 12, 2020 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital with the comfort and support of his wife and family at his side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Clark was born at home in Nicholville on January 28, 1924 to the late Vernon and Mildred (Russell) Tharrett. He attended...

Murland C. Chesbrough

Murland C. Chesbrough

Sep 10, 2020

Nicholville – Mr. Murland C. Chesbrough, 87 years, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2020 at the Canton – Potsdam Hospital with his family at his side. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Murland was born in Dickinson, on Sunday September 3, 1933, son of the late Leslie and Lilas (Russaw) Chesbrough. He married Marilyn (Raymond)...

Pamela Jo Holzapple

Pamela Jo Holzapple

Sep 10, 2020

Dickinson Center – Pamela J. Holzapple, 65, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. Following her wishes, her family will honor her life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Pamela was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 28, 1954, daughter of the late Bertram and Wynona (Brandon) Buckley....