Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Ann Ploof

Mar 18, 2024

Hanawa Falls/ Canastota- Mrs. Ann C. Ploof, 89, passed away on Monday March 18, 2024, at Oneida Healthcare Hospital with her family at her side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

A graveside service will be held Friday April 19th at 12:00 noon at Winthrop Cemetery.

Ann was born in Massena on July...

Eula Sawyer

Mar 3, 2024

In loving memory of Eula Autumn Sawyer, a devoted sister, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life journey began on November 18, 1941, in the quaint town of Dickinson Center, the daughter of the late George F. and Lowessa M. (Finlayson) Chesbrough. Eula peacefully transitioned on March 3, 2024, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family in St....

C. Donald "Don" Chase

Mar 1, 2024

North Lawrence - C. Donald "Don" Chase,83, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2024, at the Highland Nursing Home in Massena.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls where visitation will be held Wednesday March 6th from 4 - 6 pm with a closing prayer service at 6PM. The burial will take place at Mound...

Richard Arquiett

Feb 22, 2024

Winthrop - Richard M. Arquiett was born on September 21, 1952, in Cortland, to the late Evelyn (Sullivan) and Robert Arquiett. After graduation from St. Lawrence Central School in 1971, he spent his life tending to farming, where he found solace in the rolling fields and gentle hum of the cows. On December 6, 1975, Richard married the love of...

Donald J. DeBuque

Feb 21, 2024

Donald J. DeBuque, 86, a proud lifelong resident of the St. Regis Falls community, sadly departed this life on February 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side where he was under the care of Hospice of the North Country.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls and following Donnie's wishes...

Judith Ruben

Feb 15, 2024

Winthrop/North Fort Meyers FL - Judith A. Ruben, 86, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on February 15, 2024, with her loving daughter Julie and granddaughter Lydia by her side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and following Judiths wishes there will be no services at this time. Her family will honor...

Donald Love

Feb 13, 2024

Brasher Falls - Donald L. Love Jr.

August 13, 1957 - February 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald L. Love Jr., a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Donald peacefully departed this world on February 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years old.

Born...

Gary Ling

Feb 12, 2024

Winthrop - Mr. Gary C. Ling, 70, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, dedicated employee, and cherished friend peacefully departed from this world on February 12, 2024 and the Canton - Potsdam Hospital with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and following Gary's wishes there will be no public services at...

Donne Walker

Feb 11, 2024

St. Regis Falls - Donne M Walker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, at the Alice Center in Malone. She was 84 years old. Born in Malone on September 17, 1939, she is the daughter of the late Malcolm and Sadie (Wiley) Fye. Donne was a cherished member of...

Adam "Bomber" Murray

Feb 4, 2024

Winthrop -

In Loving Memory of Adam Elek Murray

December 17, 1982 - February 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Adam Elek Murray, 41, a beloved son, brother, and friend. Adam's life was cut short on February 4, 2024, due to an ongoing heart condition.

Arrangements are entrusted to...

Thomas J. Thomas

Feb 1, 2024

Thomas J. Thomas, of Caneadea and Winthrop, passed away peacefully in Winthrop on February 1, 2024. His family will follow his wishes and honor his life privately. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in his memory please consider donations to Caneadea Dam at Rushford Lake Fund.

John Wever

Jan 17, 2024

John A. Wever, 87, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Plattsburgh, NY. John is survived by his son, John J. Wever; daughter, Julie R. Wever; son-in-law Kevin O'Neill; daughter-in-law, Erin Wever; and grandson, Edward O'Neill.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Julia R. Wever

John was born October 16, 1936 to parents...

Ernest Bedard

Jan 16, 2024

North Lawrence - Ernest G. Bedard, lovingly known as Ernie, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 83. Ernie was a devoted husband, a beloved father, a cherished grandfather, and brother.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Following Ernie's wishes there will be no public visitation and his family will...

Joseph Trombino

Jan 13, 2024

Joseph F. Trombino, 81, of Massena, passed away January 13, 2024.

Born in Massena, the loving son of Dominick and Emma Pellegrino Trombino. Joe was the former husband and beloved friend of the late Susan Trombino, who predeceased him on June 21, 2022; loving father of Gina, Anthony and Terri Trombino; cherished grandfather of Cory Trombino, Mack Wheeler, Talia Trombino...

William Scharf

Jan 12, 2024

North Lawrence - Mr. William A. "Wid" Scharf, 79, passed away on January 12, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with his wife Kathy and family by his side.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, and in keeping with Wid's wishes there will be no services at this time. There...

Willis Chapman

Jan 11, 2024

St. Regis Falls - Willis W. Chapman, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home under the loving care of family and Hospice. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19th at Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls from 1 pm to 3 pm. His funeral prayers will be held at 3 pm.

Willis was born...

Irene Pickering

Jan 8, 2024

Irene C. (Steenberg) "Pat" Pickering, 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the North Country Rehab & Nursing Center in Massena. She had been a resident there since late August 2023. She quickly made friends with the staff. They loved her. The family wishes to thank the staff at NCRC for the...

Rance Benton

Jan 7, 2024

 

Brasher Falls – Rance C. Benton, 73, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home under the loving care of his wife, sons, and Hospice.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday at High Peaks Winery, 805 Pickle Street, Winthrop from 12 to 1 pm with a time of sharing at 1 pm.  Arrangements are entrusted...

Bernadine Peck

Jan 4, 2024

Nicholville/Potsdam - Bernadine G. Peck, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the United Helpers Maplewood Center in Canton. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home. Her family will honor her life privately at this time. A graveside service at Fairview Cemetery in Dickinson Center will be held in the spring which will be...

Roger Smith

Jan 3, 2024

Roger A. Smith Jr., 34, was a lifelong resident of the North Country.

We lost Roger Jr. "June" on January 3, 2024, in Parishville, NY. He is survived by his son, Chase Allen; parents Stephanie and Roger; sisters Erin and Christy and his brother Wade.

Jr. was born in Middletown, NY. June attended St. Lawrence Central...