Obituaries
Winthrop, NY Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Winthrop and St. Regis Falls, NY area
Eleanor J. Polowchena
Nov 21, 2014
Hannawa Falls - Eleanor (Curtis) Polowchena, who through sheer strength of will, survived the Depression growing up on a farm, raised five children while working nights as a registered nurse while supporting a disabled husband, and lived with great vitality to 94 years old, passed away on Nov. 21 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with her loving son, Michael, by her side....
Gerald G. Fitzgerald
Nov 21, 2014
St. Regis Falls- Mr. Gerald G. Fitzgerald, 70, passed away November 21, 2014 at the Massena Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. Gerald was born in Potsdam on February 4, 1944 to the late John and Rose (Riley) Fitzgerald. He was raised in Malone and graduated from Franklin Academy. Gerald entered the...
Ernest H. Butterfield
Nov 21, 2014
Knapps Station – Ernest H. Butterfield, 64, passed away unexpectedly at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Friday evening November 21, 2014. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.
Ernest was born on August 5, 1950 in Potsdam, son of the late Harold and Freda (Wine) Butterfield. He worked at Bicknell’s in the block plant, at Barstow Motor’s and at Tardelli’s Auto...
Laura Lillian Benedict
Nov 17, 2014
St. Regis Falls - Laura Lillian Benedict, age 93, passed peacefully on Monday November 17, 2014 at her home in Valley Falls, NY. Laura was born on March 23, 1921 in St. Regis Falls, NY the daughter of Edison Sochia and Hattie Caskinette Sochia. Laura was the seventh child of Edison and Hattie’s seventeen children. She was married to Homer...
Maurice E. Charlebois
Nov 10, 2014
Brasher Falls – Maurice E. Charlebois, 87, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 10, 2014. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Maurice was born on September 23, 1927 in Chrysler, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Emile and Lourix (Leroux) Charlebois and graduated from St. Raphael's in Ontario. On February 11, 1956, he...
Nancy J. Miller
Nov 7, 2014
Brasher Falls – Nancy J. Miller, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 07, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Nancy was born in summer of 1941 in Potsdam, daughter of the late William J. and Dorothy (Bogart) Nurney. She graduated from Parishville...
Ivan L. Hartson
Nov 4, 2014
Winthrop – Ivan L. Hartson, 62, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 04, 2014, surrounded by the love of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Ivan was born on November 20, 1951 in Potsdam, son of the late Carlton t. and Elizabeth A. (Brothers) Hartson. He graduated from Parishville-Hopkinton Central School...
Ronald I. Perry
Oct 19, 2014
Massena- Mr. Ronald I. Perry Sr., 70 passed away Sunday October 19, 2014 at the Canton- Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Born in Chateaugay on June 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Albert and Louella (Boyea) Perry. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Chateaugay High School. He married Susan...
Jane A. Otto
Oct 13, 2014
North Lawrence- Mrs. Jane A. Otto, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Jane was born at home in Massena on January 6, 1926 to the late Floyd and Ida (Henry) San Jule. She was raised and educated locally; attending grade school in...
Gary R. Hamilton
Oct 12, 2014
Brasher Falls – Gary R. Hamilton, 68, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center in New Hartford. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Gary was born on November 20, 1945 in Massena, son of the late Clifford Earl and Jennine (Chartrand) Hamilton. After he graduated from Massena High School, Gary went to...
Urick Jack Shatraw
Oct 7, 2014
Winthrop – Urick "Jack" Shatraw, 87, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 7, 2014. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Jack was born in Massena on July 18, 1927, son of the late Francis and Eleanore (Holmes) Shatraw. He proudly served his country during two wars (World War II and Korea) in the U. S. Air Force...
Gerald J. Smith
Oct 3, 2014
Ogdensburg- Mr. Gerald J. "Smithy" Smith, 59, passed away peacefully Friday October 3, 2014, at the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Gerald was born in Syracuse on March 4, 1955 to the late Lyle and Henrietta Smith. He was raised and educated locally; studying a year of carpentry at BOCES and graduating...
Wesley A Mason
Oct 1, 2014
Wesley Allen Mason, age 93 of Norwood, NY went on to be with his Savior on October 1, 2014. He was surrounded by his family and friends who loved him well. Wesley was born on September 16, 1921 in Waterbury, CT to the late William "Buck" and Marion Witham Mason. Wes was predeceased by his beloved wife Connie who passed...
Harriett M. Brothers
Sep 25, 2014
Winthrop – Harriett M. Brothers, 73, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Born in Potsdam on March 7, 1941, Harriett was the daughter of the late William Henry and Rose Elizabeth (Besio) Pharaoh. She graduated from Potsdam...
Carolyn T. Damon
Sep 18, 2014
Winthrop – Carolyn T. Damon, 65, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon September 18, 2014, at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, VT. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Carolyn was born on October 15, 1948 in Potsdam, daughter of the late Lee and Mae (Gilbo) Montgomery. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Brasher Falls, graduated from...
Sally E. Randolph
Sep 14, 2014
Brasher Falls – Sally E. Randolph, 71, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday evening Sept. 14, 2014 at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home. Born on May 10, 1943 in Hopkinton, Sally is the daughter of Otis and Helen (Locy) Wilson. She grew up in St. Regis Falls and graduated from the high school in 1960. She...
Edelgard Erna Burns
Sep 14, 2014
North Lawrence – Edelgard E. Burns, 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, September 14, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Born in Berlin, Germany on October 3, 1929, Edelgard is the daughter of the late Ferdinand W. and Erna O. (Schrammar) Vogelgesang....
Flora M. Rivers
Sep 11, 2014
Massena – Flora M. Rivers, 95, formerly of Cty Rte 49, died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Regis Nursing Home, Massena, where she was a resident for eight years. A prayer service will be held on Tues., September 16, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop with Father Amyott officiating. Calling hours will be held on...
Michael James Poole
Sep 9, 2014
Winthrop— Michael James Poole, 16, of County Route 51, died unexpectedly September 9, 2014. He was a junior at St. Lawrence Central and the son of Mary Durham Poole of Winthrop and Steven Michael Poole of Potsdam. A memorial service will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, May Rd. Potsdam on Sept. 20th, at 1:00 pm. With Rev. Brian...
Constance M Mason
Sep 8, 2014
Constance M. Mason (born Maria Conchetta Papa) 90 of Norwood NY went on to be with her Savior and King, Jesus Christ on September 8, 2014. She was surrounded by her family and friends who loved her well. Connie was born on March 8, 1924 in Bristol CT to the late Frank and Rosa Papa. Connie is the beloved wife...
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