Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Robert Griffith

Sep 25, 2024

Massena - Robert Donald Griffith, 59, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with his mother and family by his side.

Bobby D was born on January 27, 1965, in Massena, son of Robert C. and Mary Constance (Kilcoyne) Griffith. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, books, magazines and anything that had to do with the Grinch.

He is survived...

Michael Hunter

Sep 23, 2024

On his own terms, Michael John Hunter, passed away peacefully on September 23,2024 at 11:30am. He was born to John Samuel Hunter and Olivia Jane Wilson on July 21, 1954. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in 1973.

For many years he worked on the family farm, "MaOlson" in Winthrop. He also worked at Walmart, Roberts Dairy Farm and...

Alexander August Sienkiewycz

Sep 18, 2024

Brasher Falls - Loving husband, dedicated father and loyal friend Alex Sienkiewycz, 91, died peacefully in the presence of family on September 18, 2024, after a brief hospitalization with respiratory and heart issues.

Born on December 13, 1932, in Brasher Falls to August and Louise (Bednarski) Sienkiewycz, he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Anne Sienkiewycz...

Bette Williams

Sep 17, 2024

Winthrop - Bette Jayne Williams, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at United Helpers, Maplewood in Canton.

Bette was born in Moira to Douglas and Bessie (Patraw) Ploof on August 31, 1932. She went to St. Lawrence Central School and graduated in 1950. It was here that Bette met the love of her life, Bruce Williams. She...

Amy Hazen

Sep 8, 2024

North Lawrence - Amy Grace Hazen, 55, passed away unexpectedly on September 8,2024. Her family will honor her life with a celebration of life to be held on Saturday, September 21st at 4pm at the Nicholville Fire Dept.

Amy was born on November 26, 1968, in Potsdam, daughter of the late Earl T. and Bonnie J. (Premo) Hazen. She graduated from...

Jacob S. Sprankle

Sep 7, 2024

St. Regis Falls – Jacob S. Sprankle, 45, “Jake, Jakie” passed away Saturday morning September 7th at his home. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

Jake was born in Saranac Lake on May 1st, 1979, the son of Jeffery and Rebecca (Sheldon) Sprankle. He graduated from St. Regis Falls Central School and attended Canton ATC for...

Sue Kowalchuk Whitmarsh

Sep 6, 2024

Sue Marie Kowalchuk Whitmarsh, 69, formerly of Brasher Falls, NY, died with her loving sister, Mary, and brother, Peter by her side at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY on Friday September 6, 2024, following a long illness.

Sue was born on November 21, 1954, in Massena, NY, to Michael and Florence (Marie) Kowalchuk. She graduated from Holy Family High...

Francis "Frank" Youmell

Sep 1, 2024

Brasher Falls – Francis “Frank” W. Youmell, 84, a talented diesel mechanic and skilled tractor repairman, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1940, in Brasher Falls, son of the late Myron F. and Marion E. (Steenberg) Youmell. He married the love of his life, Glenda E. Page at St. Lawrence Church in North Lawrence...

Sally Gibson

Aug 26, 2024

Hopkinton - Sally A. (Judware) Gibson, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1941, in Malone, daughter of the late Lloyd and Gladys (King) Judware. She attended school in St. Regis Falls and St. Lawrence Central. On April 10, 1960, she married Gerald F. Gibson at the Lawrenceville United Methodist...

Kathy Hubbard

Aug 15, 2024

North Bangor - Kathy Joyce Hubbard, 65, a beacon of warmth and wisdom, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15th, 2024.

Kathy was born in Malone, NY on January 20, 1959. She was the oldest daughter of the late Douglas and Mable (Jenkins) Richards. Kathy married the love of her life, Wayne A. Hubbard, on June 22,...

Lonnie Burnett

Aug 14, 2024

Lisbon - Lonnie L. Burnett, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at the United Helpers Home in Lisbon.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 20th at 2:00 pm at Hermon Cemetery in Hermon, where he will be buried with his parents and family.

Lonnie...

John Gardner

Aug 13, 2024

North Lawrence – John H. “Jackie” Gardner, 78, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday August 13, 2024. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Jackie was born on June 12, 1946, to the late Howard G. and Irene E. (Snyder) Gardner. He was raised and educated locally, earning his GED so he could enlist in...

Cathy Francis LaBar

Aug 11, 2024

Cathy Francis LaBar, 74, passed away peacefully, comforted by the love of her children and family on August 11, 2024, at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Cathy was born in Potsdam, NY on December 6, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Manley Lucas and Rita (Francis). She graduated from St. Regis Falls High School, Class of 1968....

Shirley A.Sochia

Aug 4, 2024

Hopkinton - Shirley A. Sochia, 90, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at United Helpers Maplewood in Canton.

Shirley was born in Hopkinton on December 13, 1933, daughter of the late Wilfred and Myrtle (Clark) Stacy, Sr., one of eight children. She retired from PACES at SUNY in Potsdam after many years. The marriage to Eli Sochia ended in...

Catherine Compeau

Aug 1, 2024

Brasher Falls - Mrs. Catherine H. Compeau, 97, passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home and in keeping with Kate's wishes there will be no calling hours. Kate's graveside service will be held on Friday,

August 9th at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls.

Catherine was born on...

Carol L. Ackerman

Jul 30, 2024

Carol L. Ackerman, 92, a beloved homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose warmth and nurturing spirit touched the lives of all who knew her, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024, at the Tupper Lake Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Born on December 22, 1931, in Norfolk, NY,...

Harry A. Dow

Jul 20, 2024

Harry A. Dow, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Harry was born on November 6, 1943, the son of the late Leon and Lillian (Regis) Dow. In 1961, Harry graduated from St. Lawrence Central High School and met the...

Alfred Wilson

Jul 19, 2024

Bombay - Alfred J. Wilson, 82, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Alfred was born on July 15, 1942, in Brasher Falls, son of the late Calvin and Doris (Munson) Wilson. He attended St. Lawrence Central School. He worked for a short time at Beech-Nut in Rochester, then...

Elric D. Viau

Jul 17, 2024

Potsdam - Elric D. Viau, 78, passed away at his home under the loving care of his wife and hospice on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. His family will receive friends on Saturday July 27th from 11 am to 12 noon followed by a funeral service. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery in Malone.

Elric was born on April 6, 1946, in...

Cynthia McGreevy

Jun 24, 2024

The children of Cynthia Gay Mills McGreevy wish to announce the passing of their beloved mother on June 24, 2024, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she had been for a short time. She was born on April 10, 1943, in Watertown, NY to Lt. Colonel Fay Eliot Mills and Evelyn Ruth Dasno Mills. Cynthia was raised by her father and...