Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

Faith, friends, and family are three words Betty always said are what got her by in the good times and bad.  We are sad that Betty Louise Murtagh (Troupe) passed away on Monday November 5th, 2019 at Canton Potsdam Hospital surrounded by family.  She was hospitalized on November 1st.

Betty was born on September 29, 1923 in Big Rapids, Michigan, the...

Nov 3, 2019

Beechertown – Ruthie H. Garvey, 96, passed away at Massena Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 3, 2019.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Born on September 29, 1923 in Massena, Ruthie is the daughter of the late Maynard and Clara Della (Tower) Hartson.  She milked cows on the family farm and cleaned houses while attending Brasher Stockholm High...

Oct 22, 2019

Bombay – Shelly A. Foster, 60, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Shelly was born on September 13, 1959 in Massena, daughter of the late Leo J. and Janice (Wilson) St. Hilaire.  She graduated from St. Lawrence Central School and married Anthony Foster. ...

Oct 21, 2019

Francis K. Stickney, 77, formerly of Brookdale and Potsdam, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena, NY.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.  There will be no calling hours or services, but the family welcomes friends to gather and share memories with them...

Oct 13, 2019

Oct 12, 2019

Brasher Falls- Mrs. Judith A. Ploof, 73, passed away on Saturday on October 12, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Judy was born in Massena on July 31, 1946 to the late Alex A. Robson and Mary J. “Molly” Clohosey. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central High School and continued her education in...

Oct 2, 2019

Brasher Falls – Connie E. McLaughlin, 86, passed away at her home Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019 with her family at her side.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm.  Connie’s Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 am at St. Patrick Church in...

Sep 27, 2019

St. Regis Falls – Patricia A. Jenkins, 74, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.  Services will be held November 2nd at 11 am at St. Ann Cemetery on Duane Street in St. Regis Falls.

Born on October 13, 1944 in Conifer, Patricia is the daughter...

Sep 25, 2019

Brasher Falls - Francis "Frank" Fisher went to be with the Lord on September 25th at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse NY, with several family members at his side. He was predeceased by Mary Jane Fisher his loving wife of 65 years, on January 29th 2019.

Frank leaves behind his children Marge Kazulak of Cato NY, Denise Wolcott of Watertown...

Sep 25, 2019

Nicholville – Kenneth R. Cole, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, peacefully at Canton Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by his children and grandchildren who have loved and cared for him during his time of need.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held Monday from 12 to 3 pm.  At 3 pm, a Gathering Service...

Sep 21, 2019

Brasher Falls - Douglas W. Russell, 89, passed away Saturday September 21, 2019 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with his grandson by his side.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Doug was born in Moira on August 30, 1930 son of the late Elisha and Dorothy (Dumas) Russell.  He graduated from Brushton Moira High School and service in the...

Sep 19, 2019

Winthrop – Sharon A. Gauthier, 75, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 19, 2019, at Canton Potsdam Hospital with her loving family at her side.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm at St....

Sep 2, 2019

Parishville- Mr. Joseph E. Young, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday September 2, 2019 at his home on White Hill Road; his favorite place to be.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and in keeping with Joe’s wishes there will be no calling hours.

He is survived by his longtime companion of 22 years, Dana Wakefield...

Aug 31, 2019

Massena - Reginald W. Tyo, 68, passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2019 at his home with his family at his side.  Following his wishes there will be no public calling hours, arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.  Military Honors will be Sunday, September 15th at 1 pm at the “Veteran Memorial Walk” on the St. Regis River at...

Aug 24, 2019

Nicholville – Richard H. Peters, Sr., 66, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at Canton Potsdam Hospital.

Richard was born in Canton, son of Leslie and Florence (Strader) Peters.  He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy.  He worked in the meat department at Save A Lot in Potsdam.

He is survived by his children; Richard Peters II, Bobbi...

Aug 22, 2019

Brasher Iron Works – James P. Johnson, 79, passed away Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on November 20th, 1939, son of Arby and Anna Johnson and graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1958.  He married Erma Blair on August 19th, 1961 at St. Joseph’s Church in Bombay. The ceremony was officiated by Father...

Aug 20, 2019

North Lawrence – Janie D. Dow, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 peacefully at her home.

Janie was born on June 7th, 1945, daughter of Donald and Thelma (Toby) Premo and graduated from St. Regis Falls Central School.  She married Harry A. Dow on October 10, 1964 at Holy Cross Church in Hopkinton. They shared 54 years together, through sickness...

Aug 18, 2019

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Martin Lee Hanley, loving husband and father of six, passed away at home at the age of 61.

Martin was born on October 8, 1957 in Potsdam, NY to John Hanley from Nichoville, NY and Mabel Meacham from Helena, NY, now deceased. His paternal grandparents were William and Josephine Fisk and his maternal grandparents were...

Aug 10, 2019

Winthrop – Cecil R. DeShane, 81, passed away Friday night, August 10, 2019 at the St. Regis Health Care in Massena.  Following his wishes; a graveside military service will be held Thursday at 11 am at Winthrop Cemetery with the American Legion Post #514 and US Army Military Funeral Honor Detail from Ft. Drum, providing honors.

Cecil was born on July 6,...

Aug 5, 2019

West Stockholm/Medina - Jacob A. “Jake” Hendershot, 23, of Albion, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Born on July 3rd. 1996 in Malone, he was the son of Ann Hendershot and Ted Champney.

Jake graduated from Medina High School in 2014 and was employed with the Whiting Door Company of Akron NY. In his spare time Jake enjoyed being...