Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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

Richard K. Gebo

Richard K. Gebo

Nov 5, 2018

Massena – Richard K. “Dick” Gebo, 77, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.  Following his wishes there will be no calling hours.  He will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Potsdam with Military Honors on Thursday November 15th at 11 am.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in...

Kyle Jay Clark

Kyle Jay Clark

Oct 22, 2018

Norfolk – The family of Kyle Jay Clark, 25, sadly announce that Kyle passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at UVMC in Burlington, VT.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Kyle was born on April 6, 1993 in Massena, son of Mark Jay Clark and Carrie Ann Durant.  He received his education at Massena High School, later earning...

Elvin B. Boulds Jr.

Elvin B. Boulds Jr.

Oct 15, 2018

St. Regis Falls- Mr. Elvin B. Boulds, Jr., 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 while under the care of his son-in-law Gale and daughter Lisa with the support of Hospice of the North Country.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

Junior was born in Potsdam on November 12, 1927 to the late Elvin B....

Rita J. O'Connor

Rita J. O'Connor

Oct 4, 2018

Winthrop/Stuart, FL/Canton - Mrs. Rita Jean O’Connor, 81, passed away on Thursday October 4, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded with the love and comfort of her family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Rita was born in Syracuse, New York on May 10, 1937 to the late Frank and Rita (Yager) Huston. She graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius Central School...

Susan E. Irwin

Susan E. Irwin

Sep 30, 2018

North Lawrence – Mrs. Susan E. Irwin, 75, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Massena Memorial Hospital with her family at her side.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home.

Susan was born on March 21, 1943 in Brooklyn, daughter of the late Thomas P. and Viola E. (Doutre) Ryan.  She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Brasher...

Lorraine J. Burnett

Lorraine J. Burnett

Sep 30, 2018

Parishville- Mrs. Lorraine J. (Crump) Burnett, 78, passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 in the comfort of her home. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Lorraine was born in Parishville on June 29, 1940 to the late Ithiel and Florence (Shaw) Crump and graduated from Parishville- Hopkinton High School. On July 20, 1957 she was married to...

Sandra Lalonde Kirby

Sandra Lalonde Kirby

Sep 27, 2018

Massena – Sandra L. Kirby, 53, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, with her family by her side.  Following her wishes, there will be no calling hours.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of her family in the spring.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home.

Sandra was born...

Janet Esther Russell

Janet Esther Russell

Sep 25, 2018

Brasher Falls – The family of Esther Russell, 84, sadly announce her passing on September 25, 2018 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.  They have entrusted arrangements with Hammill Funeral Home.

Esther was born Janet Esther Cummings on May 17, 1934 in Brasher, daughter of the late Harry T. and Lena E. (Colby) Cummings.  She graduated from St Joseph’s Academy in Brasher Falls.  On...

Dorothea Susan Badenhausen

Dorothea Susan Badenhausen

Sep 23, 2018

BRASHER FALLS – Dorothea Susan Badenhausen, M.D., 10 Church Street South, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at home, surrounded by friends and family. She had been ill for several years.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held Thursday September 27th, from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM. A Community...

Roger J. Deshane

Roger J. Deshane

Sep 14, 2018

Brasher Falls – Roger J. Deshane, 46, passed away tragically Friday, September 14, 2018.  Condolences can be shared with his family on Friday, September 21st at his mother’s home at 2507 County Route 55 in Brasher Falls from 1 to 4pm.  A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3pm.  A Celebration of Life Dinner will follow at 5pm at...

Donald M. Crinklaw

Donald M. Crinklaw

Sep 13, 2018

Nicholville – Donald M. Crinklaw, 91, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018.  Following his wishes; funeral services will be private for his family.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home.

Donald was born on July 6, 1927 in Nicholville, son of the late Myron and Mildred (Turner) Crinklaw.  He attended rural school on the Cady Road and went on to...

Bruce E. Skiff

Bruce E. Skiff

Sep 13, 2018

Nicholville – Bruce Skiff, 95, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena.  Arrangements are entrusted with Hammill Funeral Home.

Bruce was born in Nicholville on March 24, 1923, son of the late Elwin and Mildred (Farrars) Skiff.  After graduation from St. Regis Falls High School, he entered the U. S. Army, going to France...

Darrell L. Freeman Jr.

Darrell L. Freeman Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Massena- Mr. Darrell L. Freeman Jr., 47, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday August 26, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and in keeping with Darrell’s wishes there will be no services at this time.

Darrell was born in Potsdam on January 16, 1971 to Darrell L. and Carol (Oakes)...

Lois I. Patten

Lois I. Patten

Aug 23, 2018

North Lawrence- Mrs. Lois I. Patten, 86, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by her family.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Lois was born in Hopkinton on May 28, 2018 to the late John and Iva (Weller) Burgess. She was raised and educated locally and earned an Associates Degree from North...

Evelyn B. Cummings

Evelyn B. Cummings

Aug 19, 2018

Malone – Evelyn B. Cummings, 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St Regis Falls.

Evelyn was born on July 17, 1917 in St. Regis Falls, daughter of the late James and Jennie (Smith) Jones and graduated from St. Regis Falls High School.  She married Kenneth...

Edyth C. Phillips

Edyth C. Phillips

Aug 17, 2018

St. Regis Falls – Mrs. Edyth C. Phillips, 95, passed away on Friday August 17, 2018 at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Center in Plattsburgh, NY with her family by her side. Edyth had been a resident for 2 years.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. 

Edyth was born on March 16, 1923 in St. Regis Falls to the...

Elizabeth P. Russell

Elizabeth P. Russell

Aug 7, 2018

Brasher Falls- Mrs. Elizabeth P. Russell, 88, passed away on Tuesday August 7, 1930 at the Massena Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

On April 17, 1930 Elizabeth was born in West Parishville to the late Lester E. and Ruby (Shaw) Pearl Sr. and graduated from Parishville-Hopkinton High School. On June 21,...

Penny S. Cruz

Penny S. Cruz

Aug 3, 2018

Massena – Penny S. Cruz, 59, passed away peacefully Friday, August 3, 2018 at her home.  Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral home in Winthrop.

Penny was born on April 16, 1959 in Massena, daughter of the late Lawrence and Fannie (Warriner) Villnave. 

She was the cook at the Madrid Hometown Café for many years.  She is survived by her sister,...

Daniel E. Larock

Daniel E. Larock

Jul 21, 2018

Brasher Falls – Daniel E. LaRock, 70, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Canton Potsdam Hospital.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Daniel was born on January 5, 1948 in Potsdam, son of the late Lawrence H. and Rita E. (LaClair) LaRock.  He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School and entered the U. S. Army...

Gene E. Thomas

Gene E. Thomas

Jul 17, 2018

Nicholville- Mr. Gene E. Thomas, 79, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday morning July 17, 2018 with his wife, Kay at his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Gene was born in Lawrenceville on May 7, 1939 to the late Mary Thomas Roberts and Clarence Roberts in a house on Cemetery Road. He attended...