Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Jan 26, 2017

Gouverneur- Mr. Darcy A. Sochia, 48, formerly of Potsdam, passed away suddenly Thursday January 26, 2017 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Darcy was born on December 29, 1968 to Eli and Shirley (Stacy) Sochia. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Potsdam High School. He furthered his education at...

Jan 21, 2017

Dickinson Center- Mr. Kurt F. Harder, 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017 in the comfort of his home with the embrace and support of his wife Norma, son Eric, and hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Kurt was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts on March 17, 1924 to the late Frederick...

Jan 19, 2017

Jan 15, 2017

Massena- Dew M. Rushlow, 57, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2017 at her home, surrounded by those she loved most. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Dew (Lorene) was born in Potsdam on October 27, 1959 to the late Allen F. and Doreen Mae (LaMora) Derushia. She was raised and educated locally, attending St. Lawrence Central...

Jan 14, 2017

North Lawrence – McKay J. Cortright-Anderson, 31, entered suddenly into the Presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, whom she loves and served on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Arrangements are entrusted with the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. McKay was born in Binghamton on August 16, 1985 to Michael and Mary (Wagner) Cortright. She graduated from Binghamton City School...

Jan 6, 2017

Massena- Sadly we regret the passing of Lindsey M. Hicks, 34 who passed away on Friday January 6, 2017. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Lindsey was born on July 19, 1982 in Lafayette, LA., to Brian and Debra (Murray) Hicks. She attended Massena High School, earning her GED and furthering her education at North Country Community...

Dec 29, 2016

West Bangor - William C. Lucey, 63, passed away December 29, 2016 at UVMC in Burlington, VT. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. William was born on November 18, 1953 in Saranac Lake, son of the late Thomas L. and Anna (Hill) Lucey. He graduated from Brushton-Moira High School in 1973. He worked for...

Dec 28, 2016

WINTHROP -- Baby girl Aurora Quinn Despaw, “A.Q.D”, passed away and earned her angel wings on Dec. 28, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. She will forever be in the hearts of her parents, Becki and Jason Despaw of Winthrop and her sisters Halleigh and Peyton Despaw, both at home, her grandparents: Deborah Rust of...

Dec 27, 2016

St. Regis Falls – Ronald S. "Ronnie" Martin, 44, passed away December 27, 2016 at CVPH in Plattsburgh. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Ronnie was born on October 7, 1972 in Saranac Lake, son of Sandra Potter and Ronald Martin. He graduated from St. Regis Falls High School. Ronnie previously worked as a...

Nov 15, 2016

Winthrop- Mrs. Cynthia V. Hogan, 63 passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Cynthia was born on September 4, 1953 in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Francis and Dorthea (Hastings) Spillane. She graduated from Manchester High School in Manchester, CT. She married Donald Hogan on July 28,...

Nov 3, 2016

Brasher Falls- Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Compeau, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 3, 2016 at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena surrounded by the love and support of her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Visitation will be today (Friday November 4th) from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Liz's Funeral Service and Mass of...

Nov 3, 2016

Potsdam- Mrs. Rita H. Michaud, 70, of Lake Placid and formerly of Winthrop, peacefully passed away on Thursday November 3, 2016 at her daughter’s home comforted by the love and care of her family and hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Rita was born in Potsdam to the late Gordon M. and Diantha J. (Page) Plumadore....

Oct 28, 2016

Alfred left us, Friday, October 28, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, NY. He was the eldest son of Gordon and Edith (Pepin) Mossey of Rouses Point, NY. Alfred leaves behind his four children and seven grandchildren; Derek, daughter Kyra and son Hunter, Shona Mossey Lothrop, her husband Chris and daughter Sophia,...

Oct 25, 2016

Brasher Falls- Mr. Wade S. Reynolds, 92, passed away Tuesday October 25, 2016, at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena comforted by the support and care of his niece and nephews Joyce and Keith Wilkins. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Wade was born on December 14, 1923 in Providence, RI., to the late Leon and Carolyn...

Oct 23, 2016

North Lawrence- Mr. Edward J. McGraw, 81 passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2016. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Ed was born in North Lawrence on August 20, 1935, to the late James F. and Agatha E. (Fleury) McGraw. He was raised and educated locally, attending St. Lawrence Central High School. In August of...

Oct 4, 2016

North Lawrence- Mrs. Pearl M. Jock, 87, passed away Tuesday October 4, 2016 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital surrounded by her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Pearl was born in Westville on March 30, 1929, daughter of the late Lawrence and Violet (Gratton) Mitchell. She was predeceased by her husband Orlin Jock on August 12, 1982....

Sep 30, 2016

Brasher Falls – Emma A. McLaughlin, 89, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, with her family at her side. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Emma was born on February 11, 1927 in Moira, daughter of the late Eli and Caroline (McGee) St. Hilaire. On September 2, 1950, she...

Sep 30, 2016

Brookdale- Mrs. Jeannine A. (Morgan) Lynch, 82 passed away on Friday September 30, 2016 at the CVPH in Plattsburg surrounded by the love and support of her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Jean was born on November 7, 1933 in Syracuse to the late Ralph and Edith (Ward) Morgan. She attended schools in Norwood and...

Sep 28, 2016

Massena- Mr. Jay F. McCarthy passed away Wednesday September 28, 2016; earning his rest on his 43rd birthday, surrounded by the love and support of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Jay was born in Massena on September 28, 1973 to John "Jack" and Cheryl (Beaulieu) McCarthy. He was raised and educated locally graduating from...

Sep 21, 2016

North Lawrence - Lynn G. Villnave, 69, passed away at UVMC in Burlington, VT on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, surrounded by her family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Lynn was born on October 28, 1946 in Malone, daughter of the late Donald and Lorraine (Ashlaw) Ayers. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Malone and...