Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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

Douglas L. Belt

Douglas L. Belt

Jul 8, 2018

STOCKHOLM – Douglas L. Belt, 68, from Stockholm, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 8, 2018, surrounded by his family at Upstate Medical Center.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held on Friday, July 13th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. His Funeral and Remembrance Service will be Saturday July 14th at 11:00 AM....

Elizabeth F. Goodrich

Elizabeth F. Goodrich

Jul 4, 2018

Brasher Falls- Mrs. Elizabeth F. Goodrich, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday July 4, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her children by her side, where she had been under the care of her daughter, Cynthia and hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

She was born in Sharon, CT on August 24, 1940 to the...

Francis A. Gray

Francis A. Gray

Jul 1, 2018

Brasher Falls- Mr. Francis ‘Frank’ A. Gray, 67, passed away at his home on Sunday July 1, 2018. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Frank was born on February 11, 1951 at home in Brasher Falls to the late Charles S. and Margaret H. (McCarthy) Gray. He attended Salmon River High School and afterwards went to work on...

Susan M. Maxfield

Susan M. Maxfield

Jul 1, 2018

Norfolk- Susan Maxfield, 62, passed away on July 1, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home.

Susan was born on July 16, 1955 in Potsdam, daughter of Luella Wells, Colton, and the late Judson Paige.

She married the love of her life, Warren Maxfield, on July 20, 1974. They shared 48 years of...

Richard M. Kirkey

Richard M. Kirkey

Jun 29, 2018

Brasher Falls- Mr. Richard “Red” M. Kirkey, 89, passed away on Friday June 29, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Richard was born in Massena on August 31, 1928 to the late Joseph and Julia (Lizette) Kirkey. He graduated from Massena High School where he played football and baseball. Afterwards...

Carl A Russell

Carl A Russell

Jun 28, 2018

Brasher Falls – Carl A. Russell, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 28, 2018, with the love of his family, supporting his final requests.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Carl was born on August 3, 1940 in Moira, son of the late David and Genevieve (Greenwood) Russell, Sr.  He graduated from Moira...

Bonnie L. Garceau

Bonnie L. Garceau

Jun 19, 2018

Malone- Mrs. Bonnie L. Garceau, 70, peacefully passed away after her lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday June 19, 2018 in the contentment of her home with her husband, Greg at her side.

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

 Bonnie was born in St. Regis Falls on November 11, 1947 to William Patraw and Dorothy...

Karen M. Krise

Karen M. Krise

May 31, 2018

Massena – Karen M. Krise, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 31, 2018.  Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Karen was born on December 1, 1960 in Massena, daughter of the late Donald D. and Mary Dora (Duquette) LaShomb.  She married the love of her life, Thomas F. Krise, Jr. in Massena on...

Royal E. Bresee

Royal E. Bresee

May 25, 2018

St. Regis Falls – Royal E. Bresee, 26, passed away unexpectedly, May 25, 2018.

He was born on  July 14, 1991, son of Royal (Dumpbear) and Shelly Bresee.

He enjoyed everything about the outdoors; hunting, 4-wheeling, splitting wood.  He loved to help others; whether it was work, with his smile or his words.  He was a gentle giant with a huge heart.

He...

Robin Mary Hourihan

Robin Mary Hourihan

May 18, 2018

North Ft. Myers/Brasher Falls – Robin Hourihan, aged 69, died peacefully in Cape Coral, Florida on Friday, May 18th, 2018. She was the third child of Lester Hourihan and Marguerite Niles, and was raised in Brasher Falls, NY. She had a long career as a technician in the telecommunications industry, and was fortunate to receive an early retirement. Robin was a...

Barbara R. Hull

Barbara R. Hull

May 16, 2018

Ft. Jackson- Barbara R. Hull, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with her son and daughter at her side.  Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Barbara was born July 2, 1925, in Potsdam, daughter of the late Joseph S. and Minnie (Newtown) Siltz. She graduated from Parishville Hopkinton School and on June 29,...

Ronald E. Moreau

Ronald E. Moreau

May 10, 2018

Helena/Bombay- Mr. Ronald E. Moreau 73, passed away Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Massena Memorial Hospital with his wife and family at his side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Ron was born in New Hampshire on October 30, 1944 to the late Norbert and Violet (Begnoche) Moreau.  He received his early education in New Hampshire and...

Thomas J. Klemp

Thomas J. Klemp

May 9, 2018

Massena - Thomas J. Klemp, 64, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. 

Tom was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 21, 1954 to the late Theodore and Mary (Ouwerkerk) Klemp. He graduated from Mona Shores High School, and later attended Michigan Technological University, earning his bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering in...

Alvin L. Knepp

Alvin L. Knepp

May 2, 2018

St. Regis Falls- Mr. Alvin L. Knepp, 86, passed away on May 2, 2018 at the Canton Potsdam Hospital surrounded by the comfort, love and support of his wife and family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

Al was born in Ogdensburg on March 2, 1932 to the late Henry T. and Ethel C. (Gebo) Knepp,...

Robert A. Hazleton

Robert A. Hazleton

Apr 27, 2018

Massena – Robert Allen Hazleton, “Bondo Bob“, 71 of Massena, NY, passed away peacefully, April 27, 2018 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Born on June 11, 1946 in Altabate Hospital in Berkeley, CA, the second of four children born to Royal Hazleton and the former Barbara Masterson.  Raised in the...

Pamela S. Rookey

Pamela S. Rookey

Apr 24, 2018

Madrid – Pamela S. Rookey, 62, passed away Tuesday morning, April 24, 2018 at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, ending her courageous battle with cancer. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Pamela was born on October 28, 1955 in Potsdam, daughter of James E. and Elizabeth J (LaMora) Crump.  She had worked as a Nurses Aid at United...

Sharon A. Mitchell

Sharon A. Mitchell

Apr 17, 2018

Potsdam- Mrs. Sharon A. (Foster) Mitchell, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at UVMC in Burlington with her family at her side. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Sharon was born in Potsdam on February 14, 1946 to Ceylon and Nellie (Wilmot) Foster and graduated from Potsdam High School.

She married Maurice L. Shorette on...

Kellie L. (Bunnell) Migliaccio

Kellie L. (Bunnell) Migliaccio

Apr 15, 2018

Winthrop- Mrs. Kellie L. (Bunnell) Migliaccio, 47, who previously resided in Ogdensburg, passed away on Sunday April 15, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her family and friends at her side. Kellie had been courageously battling cancer for several years. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Kellie was born on August 17, 1970 in Westerly, Rhode...

John A. Ford

John A. Ford

Apr 13, 2018

Massena & St. Regis Falls – John A. Ford, 70, passed away unexpectedly Friday April 13, 2018 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home.

John was born on August 25, 1947 in Massena, son of the late Allie J. and Esther M. (Martin) Ford.  He married Mary E. Jewtraw on May 8, 1992...

Peter A. Fefee

Peter A. Fefee

Apr 9, 2018

Brushton – Peter A. Fefee, 76, passed away Monday April 9, 2018 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home.

Peter was born on October 23, 1941 in Dickinson, son of the late Seward J. and Rebecca M. (Henault) Fefee.  He married the love of his life, Edith “Dovey” Pelkey on August 26, 1961...