Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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

Marion M. Cootware

Marion M. Cootware

May 15, 2011

Massena - Marion M. Cootware, 87, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Marion was born on January 4, 1924 in Brasher, daughter of the late George and Margaret Lapage Snyder. She attended North Lawrence High School and graduated from Canton High...

George T. Nelson

George T. Nelson

May 12, 2011

Nicholville - George T. Nelson, 69, passed away at his home, Thursday, May 12, 2011, surrounded with the love and support of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Mr. Nelson was born in the Town of Hempstead on August 26, 1941, son of the late George and Miriam Pearson Nelson. He served his country...

Frederick Cross Bissonette

Frederick Cross Bissonette

May 9, 2011

BRASHER FALLS - Frederick L. Bissonette, 65, of Brasher Falls, died suddenly at his home on Monday, May 9, 2011. Calling hours will be held Friday, May 13, 2011, from 2-4 p.m. at Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, NY. Funeral services will be held immediately following, with the Rev. Vernon Bissonette and Pastor Andy Reese officiating. Memorial contributions can be...

Jane E. Crump

Jane E. Crump

May 8, 2011

Louisville - Jane E. Crump, 75, of Louisville, formerly of Brasher Falls, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 8, 2011, Mother's Day, at her home with the loving support of her family. Mrs. Crump was born on December 10, 1935 in Brasher, daughter of the late Ivan and Eleanor White Eldridge. She attended District 10 Country School and was a graduate...

J Neil Weller

J Neil Weller

Apr 21, 2011

Buckton - J Neil Weller, 91, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, under the care of Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Neil was born on May 10, 1919 in the Town of Stockholm, son of the late Rex and Louise Reil Weller. He served his country in the U. S. Army....

Cecelia 'Sally' A. Curtis

Cecelia 'Sally' A. Curtis

Apr 21, 2011

A Mass of Christian Burial for Cecelia A. Curtis, 84, of Brookdale, will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30am at St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls. Her family will receive friends at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. Burial will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Brasher Falls. Mrs. Curtis passed...

Keith A Mitchell

Keith A Mitchell

Apr 18, 2011

Brasher Falls - Keith A. Mitchell, 55, passed away unexpectedly, April 18, 2011 at Massena Memorial Hospital. Keith was born on November 18, 1955 in Massena, son of the late Howard J. and Madeleine D. (Chartrand) Mitchell. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in 1973 and entered the U. S. Army in 1974. He was honorably discharged in 1976....

Rose M. O'Neil

Rose M. O'Neil

Apr 14, 2011

St. Regis Falls- Rose M. O'Neil, 82, passed away, Thursday April 14, at the Adirondack Medical Center with the love and support of her family by her side. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home, St. Regis Falls. Rose was born on April 22, 1928 in Tupper Lake to the late Charles E. and Ida M. (Susice) Bishop....

William O. Frary

William O. Frary

Apr 13, 2011

Hopkinton - William O. Frary, 69, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 13, 2011, with his family by his side. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Bill was born on April 27, 1941, in North Lawrence, son of the late Orville and Florence (Holmes) Frary. He served in the U. S. Army from July 1962...

Ricky Lee Phillips

Ricky Lee Phillips

Apr 11, 2011

North Lawrence - Ricky Lee Phillips, 55, of North Lawrence, passed away at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont on Monday, April 11, 2011, from injuries following a motor vehicle accident. There will be no services or calling hours; arrangements are with the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Ricky was born on February 23, 1956 in Massena, son of...

Erma A. Michaud

Erma A. Michaud

Apr 5, 2011

Nicholville - Erma A. Michaud, 70, entered into rest Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop. Erma was born December 8, 1940, in Moira, NY the daughter of Kenneth and Catherine (St. Hilaire) Sweet. She was a 1958 graduate of St. Lawrence Central School. Erma married Claude...

Theresa M. Caskinette

Theresa M. Caskinette

Apr 5, 2011

St. Regis Falls - Theresa M Caskinette, entered in to rest Tuesday morning with her family at her side. She was born in North Bangor March 2, 1930 the daughter of the late Henry Joseph and Olga (Wayhman) Capstraw. Theresa received her education locally through the North Bangor and Malone Schools. On September 21, 1950 she united into marriage with...

Theodore M."Pops" James

Theodore M."Pops" James

Apr 3, 2011

St. Regis Falls - Theodore M. "Pops" James, 77, passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2011 at AMC in Saranac Lake. Friends may call at the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm. Born on March 27, 1934, he is the son of the late Alfred and Eleanor Higginbottom James. He was married to Margaret...

Sylvia M. Andrews

Sylvia M. Andrews

Mar 26, 2011

Winthrop - Sylvia M. Andrews, 60, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Canton Potsdam Hospital, with her family at her bedside. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Sylvia was born on May 16, 1950 in Potsdam, daughter of Alfred and Lillian Thomas Brothers and graduated from Norwood- Norfolk High School. She married Richard L. Andrews...

John J. Haney, Jr.

John J. Haney, Jr.

Mar 20, 2011

St. Regis Falls - John J. Haney, Jr.53, passed away Sunday evening at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home, St. Regis Falls. John was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 16, 1957 the son of the late John and Patricia (Coyle) Haney Sr. After moving to the area, he attended Malone Academy Schools...

Sharon M Crump

Sharon M Crump

Mar 14, 2011

NORTH LAWRENCE - Sharon L. Crump, 60, entered in rest Monday, March 14, 2011 in the comforts of her home with her family at her side under the care of Hospice of Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop. Sharon was born June 9, 1950, the daughter of the late Edmond and...

Sharon E. Hollenbeck

Sharon E. Hollenbeck

Mar 5, 2011

North Lawrence - Sharon E. Hollenbeck, 66, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Alice Hyde Nursing Home in Malone, with the comfort and support of her family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Born in Waddington on October 8, 1944, Sharon is the daughter of the late James R. and Emma Flath...

Archie L. Gilbert

Archie L. Gilbert

Feb 28, 2011

Brasher Falls- Mr. Archie L. Gilbert, 85, passed away Monday February 28, 2011 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, with the love and support of his family by his side. Arrangements are entrusted with Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop. Born on January 19, 1926 in Raymondville, Archie was the son of the late Archie F. and Exilda (Sochia) Gilbert....

Jean M. Ryan

Jean M. Ryan

Feb 23, 2011

Lawrenceville - Jean M. Ryan, 53, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by her family and Hospice. Friends may call at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, Saturday from 2 to 6 with a service at 6pm. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Buckton. Jean was born on March 24, 1957 in Potsdam, daughter of...

Shirley Lee Frary

Shirley Lee Frary

Feb 22, 2011

Nicholville - Shirley L. Frary, formerly of Church Street, North Lawrence entered into rest Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Canton Potsdam Hospital, with her beloved family at her side. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop. She was born June 20, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Potter) Newtown. Being a North Country native, she...