Obituaries

Winthrop, NY Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Winthrop and St. Regis Falls, NY area

Ardis L. White

Ardis L. White

Feb 17, 2026

St. Regis Falls - Ardis L. White, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, departed this life in her home at St. Regis Falls, NY, on February 17, 2026, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born on February 18, 1938, in Pyrites, NY, she is the daughter of the late Beatrice Foster Harmer and her stepfather, Leo Harmer....

Robert James White

Robert James White

Feb 15, 2026

Massena - Robert James White, left this world peacefully on February 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 1, 1934, in Brasher Falls, son of the late Eli and Viola (Monroe) White. Robert lived a life full of love, hard work, and cherished moments that will be forever etched in the hearts of those who knew him....

Helen A. Hart

Helen A. Hart

Feb 14, 2026

Helen Anne (Burdo) Hart, age 76, of St. Regis Falls, New York, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on February 14, 2026. Helen was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. Helen was born on July 27, 1949, to Harold A. Burdo and Anne R. (Mayville) Burdo, in Malone, New York. Helen graduated from North...

Agatha M. Parker

Agatha M. Parker

Feb 13, 2026

St. Regis Falls - Agatha M. Parker, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and compassionate caregiver, left this world peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family. Born on August 23, 1938, in St. Regis Falls, the daughter of the late Oscar G. and Barbara (Haynes) Goodrow, Agatha lived her life with an unwavering spirit...

Ronald Victor Winters

Ronald Victor Winters

Feb 12, 2026

"Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted."

(Matthew 5:4).

Obituary of Ronald Victor Winters

The world has lost one of the Greatest Generation, a World War II veteran. A void has been created for those whose lives were touched by Victor Winters. Vic, age 102, a longtime resident of Winthrop, NY finished his adventures on this earth peacefully at United...

John J. Mintch Sr.

John J. Mintch Sr.

Feb 8, 2026

St. Regis Falls - John J. Mintch Sr., 77, left us peacefully on February 8, 2026, in his home. Born on October 26, 1948, in Milford, CT, John is the son of the late Lyman and Mary (Bradley) Mintch. He married Debra "Debbie" Durant on September 5, 1971 at Moira United Methodist Church. They were blessed with a union of...

Michael G. Sweet

Michael G. Sweet

Jan 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael G. Sweet, 81, of Dickinson Center, NY, who left this world peacefully on January 27, 2026 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone with his family by his side. He lived a life filled with love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Arrangements are entrusted to...

Adele M. Hunkins

Adele M. Hunkins

Jan 27, 2026

Lawrence - Adele M. Hunkins, 89, passed away peacefully at the Highland Nursing Home on January 27, 2026, comforted by her family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where visitation will be held on Friday January 30, from 3 – 5 PM with a closing ceremony being offered at 5 PM.

She was born in Tupper Lake, on August...

Shirley Y. Michaud

Shirley Y. Michaud

Jan 22, 2026

Brasher Falls - It is with both heavy hearts and fond memories that we celebrate the life of Shirley Y. Michaud, 88, who peacefully passed away on January 22, 2026, with her family by her side.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop.

Shirley was born on May 30, 1937, in Union, S.C., to the late James H....

Eunice C. Shippee

Eunice C. Shippee

Jan 11, 2026

Eunice C. Shippee of Winthrop NY passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 76.

Eunice was a compassionate loving soul. She loved deeply and was a proud "Hippie", a champion of inclusion, personal and civil rights and compassion for her fellow human beings.

Eunice loved her family expressing herself through music, theater, travel and alien communication. Eunice...

Phyllis Griffin

Phyllis Griffin

Jan 11, 2026

Brasher Falls - Phyllis Griffin, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2026, at her home, at the age of 84. A lifelong resident of Brasher Falls, Phyllis was born on October 29, 1941, daughter of the late Stanley Ethel (Mitchell) Rafter. She graduated from St. Lawrence Central School. In October 1960, she married Allen O. Griffin, who passed away on...

Leland " Lee" Drake

Leland " Lee" Drake

Jan 8, 2026

Leland M. "Lee" Drake, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, at the age of 84. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Hopkinton, NY, son of the late Lester and Beatrice (Stacy) Drake. Leland's warm spirit and infectious laugh touched everyone he met, leaving a...

Charles R. Hewlett

Charles R. Hewlett

Jan 7, 2026

Massena - Charles R. Hewlett, a beloved husband, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at Massena Memorial Hospital on January 7, 2026, in Massena, NY. Born on September 6, 1946, Charles is the son of the late Harold and Williametta E. (Baxter) Hewlett. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central in 1966. A proud U.S....

Philip F. Davis

Philip F. Davis

Jan 6, 2026

Philip F. Davis March 30, 1937 - January 6, 2026

Phil was born on March 30, 1937 on the Reagan Road, Town of Stockholm, NY. He was the 5th child of Floyd and Susan (Brown) Davis.

Phil attended St. Lawrence Central School in Brasher Falls, NY and graduated with the class of 1956. He was a member of the Busy...

Peter Ward Walcott

Peter Ward Walcott

Jan 5, 2026

Peter Ward Walcott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, passed away on January 5, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y., at the age of 77, with his family at his side.

Born in Little Falls, N.Y., to the late Gerald and Winona (Clifford) Walcott, Peter spent his early years in Fort Jackson, N.Y., and moved to...

Lori Kaye King

Lori Kaye King

Jan 3, 2026

Lori Kaye King, 72 passed away on January 3, 2026 in Raleigh, NC after a years battle with brain cancer.

Lori was born on December 13, 1953 in Potsdam, New York to Lester Hourihan and Marguerite Hourihan- Dumas. She married the love of her life Richard King of Potsdam New York February 24, 1973 in Brasher Falls N.Y. The couple had...

Robert J. "Bob" Arquiett

Robert J. "Bob" Arquiett

Dec 21, 2025

Brasher Falls/Stockholm - Robert J. Arquiett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 61. Bob spent his life exemplifying kindness, strength, humor, and an unwavering dedication to his family and community.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop where his family will receive visitors from 3...

Charles D. Gillingham

Charles D. Gillingham

Dec 19, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Charles D. Gillingham, who left us peacefully at the age of 83 in Saint Regis Falls, New York. Born in Warrensburg, NY, on March 7, 1942, Charles is the son of the late John and Ruth (Hocomb) Gillingham. At a young age, he entered the U. S. Navy and served four years...

Bruce S. Williams

Bruce S. Williams

Dec 10, 2025

Our community mourns the passing of Bruce S. Williams, who left us on December 10, 2025, just five days after his 93rd birthday. Born on December 5, 1932, in Ogdensburg, NY, he is the son of the late Suver and Eva (Dignean) Williams. Bruce attended and graduated from St. Lawrence Central School, where he met his soul mate, Bette Jayne...

Lonna J. Burnett

Lonna J. Burnett

Dec 7, 2025

Lonna Jean Burnett, 78, of Massena, NY, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was surrounded by family. Born on June 29, 1947 in Gouverneur, New York, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth Burnett. Lonna will be remembered for the love she had for her family, friends and pets. Lonna was a caregiver for many years....