Winthrop, NY Obituaries

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...

Carol Burnap

Dec 30, 2023

Winthrop - Carol Ann Chapman-Burnap, daughter of the late Cecile (Arquiette) and Edwin Chapman was born November 12,1942. She gained her angel wings on December 30, 2023.

She married Duane Burnap 9/08/1962 at the Brookdale Wesleyan Church with Rev. Bernard Fortune officiating. She graduated from Potsdam State College with a degree in teaching. She taught at Herman Dekalb school for...

June Tessier

Dec 28, 2023

Lawrenceville - June M. Tessier, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023 with her family by her side.

Born in Malone on June 24, 1939, June is the daughter of the late Leon and Lillian (Regis) Dow. After high school, she graduated from the A. Barton Hepburn Hospital School of Nursing in 1959 and then...

Beverly Kennedy

Dec 11, 2023

Brasher Falls - Beverly Ann Kennedy, 86, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Canton Potsdam Hospital. Following her wishes her family will honor her life privately.

Beverly was born in Poughkeepsie on August 22, 1937, daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Perrica) Rose. She married William Kennedy, who predeceased her in 1997. She was employed at Nekoosa Edwards...

Donna Gardner

Dec 2, 2023

 

North Lawrence - Donna A. Gardner, 71, passed away on December 2, 2023, at Oswego Hospital.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 8th, from 10 am to 1pm at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. Her funeral service will begin at 1 pm with Pastor Belle Burgoyne officiating, followed by burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in North...

Eugene Taylor

Nov 29, 2023

Eugene L. Taylor, 86, passed away on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital with his family by his side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where visitation will be held Wednesday December 6th from 10 am - 1pm. A prayer service will be held at 11:00am offered by Fr. Ray Moreau.

Eugene was...

Vernon Gray

Nov 28, 2023

Vernon Ivan Gray, LaRue Road, Massena, died unexpectedly at the family farm on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

A visitation will be held 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, December 4, at Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop with a prayer service led by Father Ray Moreau at 6:00 pm. Per his wishes, he will be buried on the farm.

Vernon...

Judith Hayes

Nov 28, 2023

Judith Elizabeth Hayes

12/5/1947 - 11/28/2023

Mrs. Judith Elizabeth (Nilsson) Hayes, 75, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023, at the Canton-Potsdam hospital with her family by her side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop and following Judith's wishes there will be no public services at this time. Her family will honor her life...

Mary Demo

Nov 26, 2023

Brasher Falls - Mary Kathleen Demo, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday, November 26, 2023, with her family at her bedside. Her immediate family honored her life privately with a mass and burial on December 5th. There will be a time of visitation, a memorial mass and celebration of life in July of 2024 for friends and extended...

Emma Irizarry

Nov 19, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Emma Kellan Irizarry, age 12. Emma passed away suddenly on the morning of Sunday November 19th, 2023, at her home.

Born March 18th, 2011, in Chicago Illinois, Emma was the daughter of Karen and Manny Irizarry. Emma and her family moved to Brasher Falls, New York...

Sandra F. Servant Cox

Nov 2, 2023

Greenwich/St. Regis Falls- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra F. (Servant) Cox, 82, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls. A graveside service will be held at Forest Cemetery in St. Regis Falls on Friday November 10th at 11:00AM.

Born...

Eli Sochia

Oct 27, 2023

Eli R. Sochia, 97, of Hopkinton passed away on Friday October 27, 2023, at Canton Potsdam Hospital.

Eli was born in St. Regis Falls to the late Edson and Hattie (Caskinette) Sochia on September 25, 1926.

A marriage to Shirley Stacy blessed him with seven children. He married Barbara M. Berdow on April 27, 1973. They celebrated 39 years...

David DeShaw

Oct 23, 2023

Hopkinton - David L. DeShaw, 63, passed away on Monday, October 23,

2023, at his home under the care of his family and Hospice. In keeping with David's wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. A celebration of life will be held at Fourth Coast Cafe, Massena on November 18, 2023 from...

Kevin Provost

Oct 17, 2023

Santa Clara - Kevin J. Provost, 60, passed away on October 17, 2023. As per his wishes, there will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be Friday at 2:30 pm at Santa Clara Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in St. Regis Falls.

Kevin was born on June 30, 1963, in Malone, son of...

Robert Griffith

Oct 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert C. Griffith

Robert C. Griffith, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 6, 2023, at the age of 79.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Bob was born on October 23, 1943, in...