Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Raymond McDonald

Jan 3, 2025

Raymond (Ray) Joseph McDonald of Fort Jackson, NY, age 90, died peacefully at RRH Potsdam-Canton Hospital on January 3, 2025.

Raymond was born at home on December 30, 1934, to the late Mose and Mary (Hopps) McDonald of Hogansburg, NY. He attended school at a Bombay country school and worked on the family farm until he went to work...

John Brown

Jan 2, 2025

John Wayland Brown II passed away peacefully and entered the house of the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his five children: Randy (Marie) Brown, Todd (Chong) Brown, Jay (Tammy) Brown, DeeDee Reynolds, and Danielle (Darren) Wilson.

He was born in Watertown, NY to Wayland and Katie Brown. He is the...

Raymond LaPrade

Jan 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond G. LaPrade Sr. on January 1, 2025, just days shy of his 81st birthday. He was at home surrounded by his family.

Born on January 11, 1944, in Massena, son of the late John E. and Mary (Kirby) LaPrade. On May 15, 1971, he married Janet...

Santo Seminatore

Dec 31, 2024

Santo Michael Seminatore, 85, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Sunrise of Cascade, while under the care of Emmanuel Hospice in Grand Rapids, MI

Santo was born in Rochester on June 7, 1935, to Carrie (Coniglio) and Michael Seminatore. He graduated from East High School in 1957 and Oswego State Teachers College in 1961 with a...

Jacqueline Hourihan

Dec 28, 2024

On December 28, 2024, Jacqueline Marie Hourihan went to heaven, with her children by her side. Jackie was born on July 9, 1954, the daughter of late Leo J Hourihan Jr. and Charolette B McGibbon Hourihan. Jackie was born in Massena and raised on the farm in North Lawrence, and she always was on an adventure. Jackie graduated from St....

Mary Robinson

Dec 23, 2024

Mary Mignon Avery Robinson, 88, of Potsdam/Sandfordville, passed away on the evening of December 23, 2024 under hospice care at her beloved daughter's home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born in Tuxedo Park, NY on April 26, 1936 to the late Howard Shaeffer Avery and Mary Louise Steele Avery. Mary attended the College of William & Mary, and graduated...

Eileen Gibbons

Dec 22, 2024

Oswego/Brasher Falls - Eileen C. Gibbons, 89, formerly of Phoenix NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Born on April 3, 1935, in Massena, Eileen is the daughter of the late Charles P. and Anna M. (Hammill) Collins. She was raised and educated locally graduating from St. Joseph's...

Michael Ryan

Dec 21, 2024

North Lawrence - Michael E. Ryan, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Rochester Regional Health in Potsdam. Following his wishes, his family will honor his life privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Michael was born in Syracuse on June 10,1954, son of the late Perry and Blanche Ryan. He retired from General...

Linda N. Doyle

Dec 11, 2024

Brasher - Linda N. Doyle, 77, passed away on December 11, 2024, at her home in Brasher.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Where visitation will be held Monday December 16 from 4 - 6 PM with Linda's funeral service beginning at 6:00PM. Burial will take place Tuesday morning at 10AM at St. Lawrence Cemetery in...

Helen Moller

Dec 10, 2024

Brasher Falls - Helen E. Moller, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home.

Helen was born on October 21, 1957, in Glenn Cove, Long Island, daughter of the late Frank and Jeanine Zawada. She married James N. Moller on May 17, 1977, they shared a blessed union for 47 years.

She is survived by her husband, James,...

Rebecca Russell

Dec 6, 2024

Adams Center - Rebecca M. Russell, 68, passed away on December 6, 2024, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Boonville, NY after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rebecca was born on March 29, 1956, at Alice Hyde Hospital in Malone, daughter of the late Anthony and Winifred (Dunn) Durant. She attended Brushton-Moira High School. She married her soul...

Robert N. Clark

Dec 6, 2024

Dickinson Center, NY – Robert N. Clark, 77, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at CVPH in Plattsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born on August 16, 1947, in St. Regis Falls, son of the late Milon and Nellie (Hart) Clark. On December 2, 1967, he married the love of his life, Dolores Parks in St. Regis Falls....

William F. Votra Sr.

Dec 5, 2024

Nicholville – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. William F. Votra Sr., 56, who passed away on Thursday December 5, 2024, at the Canton – Potsdam Hospital with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held on Tuesday December 10 from 4 – 7 PM.

The...

Julie A. Dashno

Dec 5, 2024

Norwood – Julie A. Dashno, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Julie was born on December 26, 1964, in Rochester, daughter of Lloyd F. and Marion A. (Gibson) Dashno. She was employed at The ARC-Jefferson-St. Lawrence as a production supervisor. Julie loved to be around her grandchildren and her family activities.

She is survived by her mother, Marion Russell,...

Darrel Shatraw

Dec 5, 2024

Winthrop – Mr. Darrel L. Shatraw passed away on December 5, 2024, at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburg with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held Monday December 9th from 4 – 6 PM. A graveside service with military honors will take place Tuesday December 10th...

Keith A. George

Nov 30, 2024

Winthrop – Keith A. George, 90, passed away at Canton Potsdam Hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Keith was born on July 26, 1934, in Potsdam, son of the late Albert and Hazel (Alguire) George. He entered the U.S. Army in January 1956, serving as Military Police, and honorably discharged in December 1957. On May 9, 1959, he married Jennie L....

Marlene E. Burnett

Nov 26, 2024

Marlene Burnett, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024,unexpectedly at her home in North Lawrence, NY.

 Marlene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on February 8, 1942, in Potsdam, NY, daughter of the late Merwyn and Mabel(LaBrake) Newton, and graduated from St. Lawrence Central in 1959. She married Richard D. Burnett on August 28, 1965, at...

Pamela A. Bressett

Nov 25, 2024

Winthrop - Pamela A. Bressett, 66, passed away on November 25, 2024. Following her wishes, there will be no public calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Her family will honor her life on Sunday, December 1st with a Celebration of Life at Pike's Place in Brasher Falls from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Pamela was...

Elaine LaBarge

Nov 10, 2024

Elaine LaBarge, age 75, passed away on November 10, 2024, at her home in Winthrop.

Elaine was born on April 19, 1949 in Massena, NY to Douglas and Betty LaBrake.

Following her wishes, there will be calling hours. Graveside services with Rev. Ray Moreau were held at Bixby Cemetery on Nov. 16th at 10:00 AM in Norfolk, New York. Elaine lived in...

Rayona Thompson

Nov 1, 2024

Winthrop - Rayona E. Thompson, 86, was reunited with her husband, James when she passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Born in Massena on June 7, 1938, Rayona is the daughter of the late Ivan and Eleanor (White) Eldridge. On August 6, 1960, she married James L. Thompson at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls, with Rev. Tim...