Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Sep 30, 2022

Leona F. Wheeler, 81, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 30th, 2022 with her family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral home, and in keeping with Leona’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Leona’s funeral service will be held Friday, October 7th, 2022 at St Ann Church in St. Regis Falls at 11:00 AM. Burial with committal...

Sep 24, 2022

Sep 24, 2022

With heavy hearts Jack and Kathy Fraser announce the passing of their beloved son, Edward (Eddie) J. Fraser, 54. He was born in Malone on June 26th, 1968. Eddie survived a traumatic birth, leaving him with severe medical issues. 

Through the dedication and love of his mother, Eddie was able to flourish and grow to the best of his limited abilities....

Sep 21, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

James A. Gauthier, 82, of Brasher Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, surrounded by the comfort of his family.

 Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public calling hours. Jim’s family will honor his life privately at their convenience.

He was born on June 8th, 1940 in Potsdam to...

Sep 16, 2022

St. Regis Falls – Mr. Timmy A. Wheeler, 59, unexpectedly passed away on Friday September 16, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls, where calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM. A graveside service will be held...

Sep 16, 2022

BRASHER FALLS -- Brenda S. McCargar Currier, 71, Brasher Falls, passed away on September 16, 2022, at the Hyland Nursing Home in Massena.

Brenda was born in Potsdam on July 3, 1951, to Clarence R. and Grace H. (Jones) McCargar.

She worked as a teacher's aide at the Norwood-Norfolk Central School. She retired in June 2017.

Brenda loved her job, especially the staff...

Sep 9, 2022

Winthrop – James D. Ploof, 77, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Gouverneur Hospital.  His family will receive friends at the New Testament Church at 265 Andrews Street, Massena, on Wednesday from 12 to 2 pm and 4 to 6 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 am with a fellowship luncheon to follow.  Graveside services...

Sep 1, 2022

Massena- Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Potter) Burns on June 15th, 1950. He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March...

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Aug 3, 2022

Winthrop/Brasher Falls – Leo E. Lynch, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held Wednesday, August 10th from 3 PM to 7 PM.  Leo’s Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 11th at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Church in Brasher Falls, with...

Aug 1, 2022

Jul 29, 2022

Brasher Falls – Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Bodway, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 28, 2022 at his son Robby’s home in Brasher Falls where he was under the care of Hospice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Following Bob’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday...

Jul 26, 2022

Brasher Falls – Ms. Martha L. Johnson, 58, passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022 comfortably at home where she was under the care of hospice and surrounded by family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held Tuesday, August 2nd from 1 – 3 PM. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 PM...

Jul 26, 2022

St Regis. Falls- John F. Walker, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 doing what he enjoyed - working in the woods.  John was born on April 13th, 1960 to Herbert F. and Donne M. (Fye) Walker in Malone. He graduated from Saint Regis Falls High School in 1978. On August 29th, 1991 he married Pamela Goldsworth. Prior to his...

Jul 20, 2022

Nicholville – Frederick H. Belile, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home.  Following his wishes there will be NO calling hours, a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held later.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Fred was born on December 30, 1943, in Potsdam, son of the late Howard and Lorraine (Frederick) Belile.  He...

Jul 18, 2022

Hopkinton – Mrs. Clara M. (Richards) Jessmer, 94, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022 at the Massena Memorial Hospital with her son Homer, III by her side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

A graveside service will be held Thursday July 21st, at 10:00 AM at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Hopkinton where Clara will be laid to...