Obituaries

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Today's Death Notices

William Johnson, 64, of Oxford

Yvonne Murphy, 57, of Sherburne

Last Week's Obituaries

Barbara Boyce

OXFORD – Barbara “Barb” Boyce, 55, lifelong Oxford resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, 2010 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born in Norwich in December of 1954, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Browning Hinckley, Barb was a graduate of the Oxford High School. She had worked for a time for Champion in Norwich, and was a 20-year employee of the Veterans’ Home in Oxford, where she worked as a housekeeper and in the food service. Barb was an excellent crocheter of dolls and clothing articles, who could look at something and make it without benefit of a pattern. She was an avid football fan, favoring the Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys. An outgoing people person who would speak her mind, Barb had very many close friends. While her health permitted, she enjoyed flower gardening, playing on her computer and spending as much time as possible with her family.

On May 30, 1995, in Oxford, Barb married Lane F. Boyce, who survives. She is also survived by her sons, Jason Heisler and his wife Christina, and Thad Heisler; and by her sisters, Judith Hicks, and Mary Demuth and her husband Jerry, all of Oxford; her brothers, Roger Hinckley and wife Mary of Hacketstown, N.J. and Terry Hinckley of Norwich. Also surviving are Barb’s grandchildren, Heaven Eisler and Dominic Bergstrom; her foster-sister, Jeanette Jones of Cortland; nieces and nephews; and her brother-in-law, Norman Boyce and wife Debbie of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her foster-sister, Sharon Hunter.

At Barb’s request, there will be no formal services or calling hours. Please consider memorial contributions to the Oxford Emergency Squad, Oxford NY 13830.

Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich.

Dr. Joseph Hover

NORWICH – Dr. Joseph W. Hover, 87, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.

Joe was born on Nov. 6, 1922, in Hamlin, Pa., the son of Reginald Willis Hover and Viola Mae Cole Hover. He was a graduate of Binghamton North High School, Class of 1941 and Palmer College of Chiropractic, Class of 1964. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the South Pacific during World War II, worked with the New York State Police for over nine years, achieving the rank of corporal, and also worked with the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for several years. Dr. Hover operated his chiropractic practice in Norwich from 1964 to 1986 and in Marathon from 1991 to 2001. He was a member of Lincklaen Center Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where he served as deacon, elder, and head elder, and was a very active former member of the Norwich Masonic Lodge F and AM, as well as the Order of the Eastern Star 367.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Vera Jean Hover of Norwich; daughters Kathy and Ed Crager of Southern Shores, N.C., Pat and Jerry Collier of Norwich, and Cindy and Gary Roach of Greene; six grandchildren: Kim and Ted Briggs of Lebanon, Pa., Dr. Michael and Gina Barvinchack of Hagerstown, Md., Christopher and Bridget Collier of Tallahassee, Fla., Nicholas Collier of Norwich, Brian Roach of Greene, and Amanda Collier of Norwich; five great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. .He was preceded in death by his grandson, Brett A. Barvinchack and his sister, Doris V. Miller.

Funeral services for Joe will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, with Pastor John Portney, Pastor of the Lincklaen Center Seventh-Day Adventist Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com or at fahyfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New York State Veterans’ Home, Resident’s Fund, 411 State Highway 220, Oxford, NY 13830, “in memory of Dr. Joseph Hover.”

Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.

Herbert Robinson

NORWICH – Herbert M. Robinson died Jan. 27, 2010. He was born in Walton on March 19, 1916 to Murray and Frederica R. Robinson. A graduate of Walton High School and Syracuse University College of Engineering, he was a member of Theta Alpha Fraternity and a trumpeter in the University marching band.

During World War II, Herb was employed in the defense industry at Scintilla Magneto division of Bendix Aviation Corporation in Sidney, where he developed and patented a formula for a current-conductive sealant. He then started his own company, Dilectron, in Walton, designing and producing capacitors for the aerospace industry. He was subsequently hired by a customer, General Laboratory Associates, to create an in-house capacitor division in Norwich. Herb remained employed there for 26 years, retiring in 1981.

An accomplished downhill skier, Herb developed and operated the Walton ski area on Bear Spring Mountain from 1942 until 1956. As an avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed canoeing, camping, sailing, and mountain climbing, reaching the summit of 18 of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. He was also a member of the American Rhododendron Society and made it his later life’s work to create hybrids which would thrive in the upstate NY climate. A lifelong Episcopalian, Herb served as Organist at churches in Walton, Norwich, and Oxford, and belonged to the American Guild of Organists.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife of 55 years, Juanita Yarnes Robinson, son Herbert M. Robinson III of Lincoln City, Oregon, son James Andrew Robinson; daughter-in-law Audrey and grandsons Wesley James and Dillon Joel of Norwich, daughter Janine Robinson of Saratoga Springs, and daughter Lynne Robinson; son-in-law Howard McNeely, and grandson Addison McNeely of Nashville, Tenn. Herb was pre-deceased by his brother James L. Robinson of Walton, and is survived by sister Alice R. Perley of Naples, Fla. as well as five nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Walton, on Saturday at 1 p.m. Luncheon will follow in the church parish house. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.courtneyfh.com.

Virginia Phetteplace

NORWICH – Virginia C. (Aldrich) Phetteplace, a beautiful lady in every sense of the word, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 30, 2010. She died at her home after an extended illness.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of Norwich. She was born July 16, 1926 to Earl Aldrich and Gladys (McNitt) Aldrich. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and was married to Donald Phetteplace, who predeceased her. They raised five children and farmed together as a family on the Pratt Road in the Town of Norwich.

She was a very talented lady. She owned her own business for many years, “Virginia’s Fabric Shop,” and sewed drapes and slipcovers for many area residents. Later on, she sold real estate with Jim Antinore Realty in Norwich. At around 60 years of age, she began to paint. She was a member of the Fine Arts Guild, Council of the Arts, and she sold her paintings at “Made in Chenango.” She also volunteered to teach residents of the Canasawacta Valley Home to paint and frame their artwork. In her 70s, she took up the art of stained glass and has created many beautiful pieces. She was active in her church, a “Meals on Wheels” volunteer, a Board member of the North Guilford Church, on the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Cemetery Assoc., (White Store Church), and was a member of the DAR. Above all, she will be best remembered as a very loving person who put others before herself.

She is survived by her five children: Charlotte DesRoches of Texas, Phillip Phetteplace of Pa., Bruce Phetteplace of Norwich, Christopher Phetteplace of Little Falls, Janet Pidgeon of N.C. and their spouses. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren: Lori Sheldon, Jill Detwiler, Benjamin Phetteplace, Jeremy DesRoches, Katrina Phetteplace, Erica Phetteplace, Katherine Harrelson, Andrea Karns, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Westervelt, and many wonderful granddaughters and grandsons-in-law who will all miss her dearly. Virginia was also blessed with many great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Gertrude (Trudi) Godfrey and Ruby Crispell. She is survived by her brother, Leon (Pete) Aldrich, and sisters, Irene (Renie) Weeks and Sandra Melville.

A memorial service will be held at the Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. for family and close friends. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetry in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815 or to Evergreen Cemetery Assoc. (White Store Church), c/o Barbara VanderBunt, 121 Co. Rd. 3A, Greene, NY 13778.

Burton Nicholson

OXFORD – Burton Nicholson, 85, of Oxford passed away on Jan. 31, 2010 at Gilmour Health Care Facility, Norwich.

He was born on May 1, 1924 in Oxford the son of Otto and Edith (Figary) Nicholson. In 1945, he married Thelma (Chub) Hinckley, who passed away on Dec. 16, 2008.

He is survived by two sisters in law, Frances Hinckley of Florida and Gladys Biviano of North Carolina. Several nieces and nephews also survive as well as his dog Jazzy D. He was predeceased by his son Gary Nicholson.

Burt was a dairy farmer on Tyner Hill for many years. He had operated Oxford Snowmobile for several years. His favorite passtime was cutting trees in the woods. After he left the farm, he worked at Valley Supply in South New Berlin for several years. He was a charter member of the Oxford Lions Club. He loved having his morning coffee with his friends at Mr. Chubb’s.

At his request there will be no services. He will be laid to rest with his wife and son in Riverview Cemetery in Oxford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chenango County SPCA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford.

Celeste Lamb

ONEIDA – Celeste Winne Lamb, 76, of Sholtz Rd., Oneida, formerly of Gilbertsville and Vernon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.

A celebration of her life and the planting of a Living Memorial Tree will be held on June 26, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Denise Rollins, at a time to be announced. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton. www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy Samuels

NORWICH – Dorothy Monteith Samuels, daughter of Robert James Monteith and Mildred Benham Monteith Van Vorst, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at The Friendly Home in Rochester. She was born on Sept. 30, 1922.

Dorothy graduated from the Pratt Institute of Art in New York City and enjoyed a career in painting and drawing. On June 8, 1947, Dorothy married William S. Samuels III, to whom she was happily married for 57 years before his death in 2004. From 1953 to 1974, Dorothy and Bill lived in Hubbardsville where she was active in the Hamilton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star serving as Matron, the East Hamilton Methodist Church, Home Bureau, and the Hubbardsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

In 1974, Dorothy and Bill moved to Norwich, where Dorothy belonged to Made in Chenango, Broad Street Methodist Church, Chenango Art Guild and the Sherburne Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dorothy also worked at Perry Browne School in Norwich.

Dorothy was an avid Scrabble player and loved playing whenever an opponent or two was available. In 2005, Dorothy moved to Taberg where she resided with her daughter before moving to Atria Assisted Care Facility in Rochester. From there she transferred to The Friendly Home.

Dorothy is survived by a son, William S. Samuels IV and Marylo of Victor, and three daughters and their spouses, Emelyn and John Joyner of Memphis, Tenn., Jacquelyn and David Zasada of Taberg, and Marilyn and Joseph Nosky of Penfield. She was very proud of her grandchildren, Shannon Samuels, Alison Masilak, Sally Joyner, Dianne O’Hern, Stephanie Gier, Rachel Bowman, Eric Zasada, Susan Kalkman and Kristen Nosky. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Emily, Holly, Aurora, Adan, Ryan, Nathaniel and Elizabeth.

Calling hours were on Monday at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY 14450 from 3 to 5 p.m., with a short service at the funeral home immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Pounder Hall, 106, 1400 Utica Street, Oriskany, NY 13424.

Salvatore Carroccio

HAMILTON – Salvatore Carroccio, 84, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at the Harding Nursing Home, Waterville.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton.

Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hamilton in the spring. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. Contributions in his memory may be made to Harding Nursing Home, 220 Tower St., Waterville, NY 13480.

To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.

Regina Monro

BUNN, N.C. – In Loving Memory of Regina Carnrike Monro, Aug. 21, 1950 - Jan. 1, 2010. Services were held at Bunn Baptist Church, Bunn, N.C. on Jan. 3, 2010. Pastor Michael Spain officiated.

Regina Carnrike Monro, 59, beloved wife of David Monro Sr., went to be with the Lord on Jan. 1, 2010.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father and mother, James and Gladys Carnrike of Sherburne; sisters, Donna Bartlett of Louisburg, N.C., Barbara Carnrike of Cazenovia and Debra Wedge of Earlville; her children, Dawn Susie of Titusville, Fla., Gordon James Turner,Jr. of Mims, Fla., Christy Doing of Norwich, Wes Monro of Bellview, Nebraska, David Monro, Jr. of Bunn, N.C. and Ed Monro of Hardeeville, S.C. along with 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County or to the Bunn Baptist Church Building Fund.

Charles Demarais

SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Charles Demarais of South New Berlin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at his home. Funeral services for Charles will be held on Sunday at a time yet to be determined. A complete obituary for Charles will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.

Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.