Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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

Viola A. Westerberg

Viola A. Westerberg

Dec 4, 2021

Brasher Falls – Viola A. Westerberg, 92, passed away Saturday morning, December 4, 2021 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena with her family at her bedside. Viola was born on August 16, 1929 in Hartford, Connecticut, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Sudac) Rataic. She married George Rowland, who died at a young age and married Merwin Westerberg...

Faye E. Foster

Faye E. Foster

Nov 28, 2021

Winthrop – Mrs. Faye E. (Pharoah) Foster, 75, passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021, at the Gouverneur Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and in keeping with her family’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Faye’s burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canton and Celebration of Life will be planned for the...

Wendell D. Mccargar

Wendell D. Mccargar

Nov 24, 2021

West Stockholm – Wendell D. McCargar, 83, passed away at Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 after a brief hospitalization. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Wendell was born in West Stockholm on February 28, 1938, the son of the late Clarence L. McCargar and Reta (Eldridge) McCargar. He graduated from Potsdam Central School with the...

Timothy R. Buckley

Timothy R. Buckley

Nov 20, 2021

Timothy R. Buckley, 39, passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021; in TimBuck fashion, one day prior to his 40th birthday.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and there will be no services at this time. His family will honor his life privately at their convenience.

He is survived by a daughter, Lola Buckley of Potsdam; mother, Kathryn Graves...

James J. Ryan, Sr.

James J. Ryan, Sr.

Nov 18, 2021

Brasher Falls – James “Hi-Ya" J. Ryan, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where friends may call Monday, November 22nd from 5 to 7 pm. Graveside services will be held at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls with a date and time to be decided. Jimmy...

William L. Ramsdell

William L. Ramsdell

Nov 17, 2021

Winthrop – Mr. William L. Ramsdell, 79, passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife, Erma, and their children. The family will receive visitors at their home: 518 Elliott Road, on Monday November 22nd from 2 – 6 PM. William’s Memorial Service will be celebrated at Lawrenceville Baptist Church on Tuesday...

David F. Austin

David F. Austin

Nov 14, 2021

St. Regis Falls – David F. Austin, 69, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 22nd at 1 pm at Forest Cemetery in St. Regis Falls with Military Honors. David was born in Malone on December 25, 1951, son...

Martha E. Dingman

Martha E. Dingman

Nov 7, 2021

Massena – Martha E. Dingman, 83, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Massena Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 19, 2021, at 3 pm at Southville Cemetery in Stockholm. Martha was born on October 18, 1938, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, daughter of Edwin and Florence Dingman. She...

Robert G. Powell

Robert G. Powell

Nov 7, 2021

Born to Mildred (Ritchie) Powell and Llyod Glenn Powell on April 12, 1932, our dad spent his youth growing up in the DeKalb/Hermon NY area. He was tucked in the middle of their three children, Portia (Powell) Bush, and Richard Powell. He spent a lot of his childhood on the farm his grandparents Verde and Homer Powell owned. Robert (Bob)...

Dorothea J. Mcdonald

Dorothea J. Mcdonald

Nov 1, 2021

St. Regis Falls/Santa Clara – Dorothea J. McDonald, 71, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Dorothea was born in Malone on June 24, 1950, daughter of the late Walter and Dora Bond. She married Leslie McDonald on September 11, 1969, in South...

Virginia M. Labrake

Virginia M. Labrake

Oct 30, 2021

North Lawrence – Virginia M. LaBrake, 70, passed away at her home on Saturday October 30, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Virginia was born on September 14, 1951, in Malone, daughter of the late Lloyd and Gladys (King) Judware. She married her soulmate, Gary L. LaBrake on November 2, 1974, at St. Patrick Church in Brasher Falls....

Mark Andrew Lane

Mark Andrew Lane

Oct 21, 2021

Mark Andrew Lane, of San Antonio TX, passed away unexpectedly on 10/21/21 in Ridgecrest, CA. Mark was born on May 10, 1963 in Syracuse, NY to Richard and Marilynn (Rhode) Lane. He grew up in Marcellus, NY, the 5th out of 7 children. He was an excellent student and loved to read, perhaps to escape his loud and rambunctious siblings...

Stephanie A. Patraw

Stephanie A. Patraw

Oct 20, 2021

Winthrop – Stephanie A. Patraw, 58, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday October 20, 2021, after her courageous battle with cancer. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where calling hours will be held Thursday October 28th from 5 – 7 PM. Stephanie’s funeral service will be celebrated Friday October...

Joseph W.D. Mcgregor

Joseph W.D. Mcgregor

Oct 12, 2021

North Lawrence – Joseph W. D. McGregor, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Massena Memorial Hospital. Following his wishes, graveside services with military honors will be held Monday, October 18, 2021, at Holy Cross Cemetery on the Lake Ozonia Road in Hopkinton at 1 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Joseph was born on...

Sylvia I. Meacham

Sylvia I. Meacham

Oct 8, 2021

North Lawrence - Sylvia I. Meacham, 81, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday October 8, 2021. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. In keeping with Sylvia’s wishes there will be no public services and her family will honor her life privately at their convenience. Sylvia was born on May 2, 1940, in Saranac...

Mearle S. Binan

Mearle S. Binan

Oct 7, 2021

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Gerald E. Reome

Gerald E. Reome

Oct 3, 2021

Gerald (Gary) Reome, age 74, of Brasher Falls passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021, at Canton Potsdam Hospital following complications with his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease with his family by his side. The son of Lester Reome and Mary Alice “Sally” (Rice), Gary was born at home in Saranac Lake, NY on August 12, 1947. Gary had the honor...

J. Donald Locke

J. Donald Locke

Oct 1, 2021

Mr. James Donald Locke, 87, of Lake Placid/Brasher Falls passed away on Friday October 1, 2021, at the Adirondack Medical Center comforted by the love and support of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Don was born in Brasher Falls on August 27, 1934, to the late Stanley B. Locke and Anna Crowley. He graduated...

Ceylon E. Foster

Ceylon E. Foster

Oct 1, 2021

Massena – Mr. Ceylon E. Foster, 73, passed away on Friday October 1, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. A graveside service will be held on Thursday October 7th at 11:00 AM at West Stockholm Cemetery with Pastor Lee Sweeney officiating. Ceylon was born...

Francis I. Leggue

Francis I. Leggue

Sep 29, 2021

Massena – Mr. Francis I. Leggue, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Francis was born in Norfolk on July 20, 1944, to the late Ira L. and Flora (Bentley) Leggue and graduated from North Lawrence High School. He proudly...

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