Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Jul 7, 2017

Nicholville – Harold N. Stark, 69, passed away unexpectedly, Friday evening, July 7, 2017 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Harold was born on August 18, 1947 in Potsdam, son of the late Harold A. and Joyce (Bullock) Stark. He married Cynthia C. Gilbo at the Potsdam United Methodist Church on February...

Jul 6, 2017

Massena – Pauline F. Gurrola, 85, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Pauline was born on June 6, 1932 in the Provence of Ontario, Canada, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lea (Carriere) Boudreau. She received her education...

Jul 5, 2017

St. Regis Falls – Muriel (Merriel) D. DeBuque, 78, of St. Regis Falls, NY passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home, St. Regis Falls, NY. Born on May 28, 1939 in Dickinson Center, NY to Laurence and Marguerite (Earl) Powell, she often spoke of her early years and family home. Married on...

Jun 29, 2017

Winthrop – Sandra A. McLaughlin, 76, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Canton – Potsdam Hospital with her children at her side Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Sandra was born on May 15, 1941 in Brasher Falls, daughter of the late Douglas D. and Huldah (Tilden) Ploof, Jr. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central School...

Jun 28, 2017

Marlowe “Sloakie” Villnave, 63 of Cicero, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday. Born on January 20, 1954 in Massena, he graduated from St. Lawrence High School in 1972. He was employed at Cooper/Crouse Hinds for 43 years and member of IBEW 2084. He enjoyed his hats and his hunting even if it was just to get out of the house to take a...

Jun 28, 2017

St. Regis Falls – Adam R. Cox, 33, passed away unexpectedly, June 28, 2017.  Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, where visitation will be held Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 pm at St. Ann’s Church in St. Regis Falls followed by burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery.

Adam was born...

Jun 23, 2017

Winthrop -- Mr. Robert J. Cummings, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Gaston, SC on June 23, 2017. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held Thursday, August 17th from 5 to 7 pm. A Memorial Mass for Robert will be Friday. August 18th at St. Patrick Church...

Jun 22, 2017

St. Regis Falls - Madge S. Arcadi, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, June 22, 2017, at the Alice Center with her family at her side. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Madge was born on November 16, 1920 in Dickinson, daughter of the late William and Effie (LaVoy) Hewitt. She married Peter D....

Jun 13, 2017

North Lawrence – Mary A. (Burns)Cook, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Mary was born on December 15, 1956 in Malone, daughter of the late Michael J. and Edelgard E. (Vogelgesang) Burns. She went to St. Lawrence Central School and worked for her family at...

Jun 2, 2017

Brasher Falls- Mr. Colin D. Arquiett, 67, passed away Friday June 2, 2017 after his courageous battle with cancer in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and the support of his wife Dawn and family at his side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Colin was born in Potsdam on June 28, 1949 to the...

Jun 1, 2017

Fae LaBounty Goodrow passed away on June 1, 2017 at age 89. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

She was a lifelong resident of St. Regis Falls. Predeceased by her husband, Howard Goodrow and she is survived by their children; Susan, Howard “Butch” and Kent Goodrow; her grandchildren: Amanda Gleason, Matthew, Christopher, Adam, Kent, and...

May 30, 2017

Saranac Lake/Parishville- Ms. Vicky L. Champney, 64 passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 at CVPH in Plattsburgh comforted by the love and support of her sister Bonnie at her side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Vicky was born on July 12, 1952 to the late Herbert and Audrey (Casselman) Champney. She graduated from Parishville-Hopkinton Central School and...

May 27, 2017

Winthrop – Gerald T. White, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2017, at his daughter and son in law's home, Karen and George Arquitt, under their care and the care of Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Gerald was born on February 4, 1938 in Norfolk, son of the late Eli and Viola (Monroe)...

May 11, 2017

Massena- Mr. Carl James Oakes, 60, passed away on Thursday May 11, 2017 after his courageous battle with mesothelioma, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Carl was born in Potsdam on June 8, 1956 to...

May 4, 2017

Brasher Falls- Our community mourns the passing of Mr. Norval A. Bennett, 93, who peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday May 4, 2017 with his son Gary at his side. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Norval was born in Raymondville, on July 24, 1923 to the late Leo F. and...

May 4, 2017

Potsdam – Richard Gary Ashley, 69, passed away Thursday May 4, 2017 at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home, where Richard's memorial gathering will be held May 17th, from 2 to 3 pm with a service at 3 pm. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Norwood. Richard was born on...

Apr 28, 2017

Apr 26, 2017

Ft. Jackson – Ivan L. "Sparky" Hollenbeck, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena. Arrangements are with the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Following Ivan's wishes there will be no public services. Born on January 5, 1921 in Ft. Jackson, Ivan is the son of the late Ivan Harrison and Lillie Schwartz...

Apr 26, 2017

North Lawrence- Mr. Douglas J. Judware Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Calling hours will be Wednesday (May 3rd) from 4-6pm at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop with a closing prayer service being offered...

Apr 26, 2017

Massena, NY / Venice, FL- Lillian E. Lapensee (LaFave) Grow, 92, left this life on April 26, 2017 surrounded by family. Lillian was born to Euclide and Irene Lapensee in Cornwall, Ontario on February 21, 1915. She was predeceased by her husband George LaFave (7/19/62) and husband Bernard Grow (7/23/1990). She is survived by her children and stepchildren; Connie (Jim)...