Obituaries
Winthrop, NY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Winthrop and St. Regis Falls, NY area
William W. Corbine Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
Winthrop - Mr. William W. Corbine Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday September 2, 2026. Following Bills wishes there will be no public services, and his family will honor his life privately at their convenience.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Words of comfort and condolences can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com
James L. Farmer
Aug 30, 2026
Winthrop - We are saddened to announce the passing of James L. Farmer, who left us on August 30, 2026, at the age of 58. James was born on January 9, 1958 in Camp Lejeune, NC, to the late Donald E. and Janet W. (Wilson) Farmer. He married Clare M. Sheehan at Niagara Falls on December 24, 2015. He was...
Donald Gahr Hogan
Aug 25, 2026
Donald G. Hogan, 76, Winthrop, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He was raised in Manchester, CT by Anna and Richard Hogan but lived more than 45 years in St. Lawrence County. His wife of 43 years, Cynthia, passed away in 2016. Donald and Cynthia moved to the North Country in 1979 with their young family and a love for country...
Helen Marie Cascanette
Aug 19, 2026
St. Regis Falls - Helen Marie Cascanette, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the age of 100, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born in Massena, NY, on November 29, 1925, daughter of the late Willard Giles and Beulah Grace (Hicks) Cheney. After graduating from high...
Melvin M. Montgomery
Aug 11, 2026
Winthrop - Melvin M. Montgomery, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice.
Melvin was born in Malone on June 27, 1957, son of the late, Raymond and Nora (Rivers-Brown) Montgomery. He married his high school sweetheart, Laura L. Rust, on August 20, 1974. They celebrated their 50th anniversary...
Nelson Phillip Leggue
Aug 9, 2026
Winthrop - Nelson Phillip Leggue, 72, passed away the morning of Sunday, August 9th, 2026, at Massena Memorial Hospital. Born on December 4, 1953, in Potsdam, NY, the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth "Jean" (Thompson) Leggue. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School, Class of 1972. He attended Seaway Area Tech Center during his junior and senior years, studying auto mechanics.
During...
Kenneth W. Martin
Aug 8, 2026
Massena- Kenneth W. Martin, of Massena, passed away at his home on August 8, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 6, 1957, in Sodus, NY, Ken is the son of the late Eva M (Ward) Sharlow. He graduated from Madrid Waddington High School. He was a supervisor in the painting industry for a company in Syracuse. He will be...
Reginald E. Francis Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
North Lawrence - Reginald E. Francis Jr., left us peacefully on July 31, 2026, at the age of 75, at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT. Reginald, lovingly known as Reggie, was born on February 15, 1951, in Hartford, CT, son of Irene P. (Perrault) and the late Reginald E. Francis, Sr. Reggie worked at Kraft in North...
William Claude Moulton
Jul 11, 2026
William Claude Moulton was born on April 1, 1940, in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, New York. He passed away on July 11, 2026, in West Jordan, Utah.
William was the second of twelve children born to Claude Asa Moulton and Jean Isabel Hunter. He married Joan Irene Dumers on June 18, 1960, in Raymondville, Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York. She...
Yvette H. Francis
Jul 10, 2026
Brasher Falls - Yvette H. Francis, who left us peacefully at the age of 97 on July 10, 2026, at North Country Rehabilitaion and Nursing facility. Born on April 14, 1929, Yvette was a daughter of the late Joseph and Roseanda (Carriere) Bissonnette. She married William J. Francis on September 26, 1953 in Massena. He passed away on December 12,...
Craig Kelly Gardner
Jul 8, 2026
Brasher Falls - Craig Kelly Gardner passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the age of 65. Craig was born on April 4, 1961, in Massena, NY, son of the late Richard and Carmela (Calipari) Gardner.Craig was a talented HVAC technician and plumber, known for his dedication and work ethic at J. Riley in Massena. He was a jack-of-all-trades...
Serge E. Plante
Jul 8, 2026
Massena - Serge E. Plante, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and skilled mechanic, will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and passion for life. Born on October 16, 1954, in Casselman, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Gerard and Gracia (Lafleche) Plante, Serge made his home in Massena, where he brought joy to all who knew him. After a...
Sally Anne Wells
Jul 4, 2026
Sally A. Wells, an eclectic and vibrant soul, gracefully departed this world on July 4, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love that she so richly cultivated throughout her life.
Born on June 18, 1946, in Canton, to the late Chan and Alice (Taylor) Planty. She was raised in the Ogdensburg area, attended H.C. Williams High School in Canton and...
Kathleen Helen Hartson
Jun 20, 2026
Kathleen Helen (Villnave) Hartson, of Saranac, NY, and Spencer, TN, passed away peacefully at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh on June 20, 2026.
Kathleen was born in Syracuse, NY, on September 17, 1966, to the late Robert and Carol Villnave. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in 1984. Kathy married her high school sweetheart and one true love, Douglas...
Margaret A Tyo
Jun 20, 2026
Norfolk - It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Margaret A. Tyo, affectionately known as Peg, 72, who departed this world on June 20, 2026, with her family at her side.
Born on January 17, 1954, in Plattsburgh, to the late Norman and Marie (Burgoyne) Cook, Peg grew to embody the values of kindness, creativity, and resilience.
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Donald P. "Skip" Perry Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Winthrop - Donald P. "Skip" Perry Jr., passed away on June 2, 2026, at Canton Potsdam Hospital at the age of 69. Born on December 16, 1956, in Potsdam, NY, he is the son of the late Donald P. and Carolyn J. (Warner) Perry, Sr. He was raised the majority of his life in the Tri Town area and graduated...
Robert A. Locey
Jun 2, 2026
Winthrop - Robert A. Locey, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully left us on June 2, 2026, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, NY, at the age of 85. Born on July 5, 1940, in Potsdam, NY, Robert is the son of the late Gordon and Helen (Patraw) Locey, Bob spent a lifetime embodying kindness, warmth, and an unwavering...
April N. Banach
May 27, 2026
Madrid - With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of April (Deleel) Banach on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 65.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. April's services will be held on Wednesday June 10, 2026 with visitation at the funeral home from 9:00 am till 11:00 am followed by a Graveside...
Helen E. LaVare
May 18, 2026
Helen LaVare, 94, passed away on May 18, 2026, at CPH in Potsdam, NY surrounded by all of her family after a brief illness.
Helen was born on September 14, 1931 in Potsdam, NY, to William and Izora (Prince) St.Hilaire.
She started her career as a Hand Lacer and went on to work for Tru Stitch for many years.
Helen...
Brandon Thomas LaBarge
May 17, 2026
Winthrop - Brandon Thomas LaBarge, a beloved father, son, brother, and partner, left this world tragically in an accident on May 17, 2026, at the early age of 28.
Born on September 17, 1997, in Potsdam, NY, to Thomas Frary and Bobbie (LaBarge) Frary, Brandon grew up in Winthrop, NY, where he cultivated a love for life that resonated through...
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