Obituaries
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Today's Death Notices
Emma Meyers, 94, of Edmeston
Gerald Westbrook, 73, of Greene
Chloe Deforest, 82, of Norwich
Ethel Taranto , 87, of Norwich
Ethel Taranto , 87, of Norwich
Last Week's Obituaries
Edith Carpenter
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009NORWICH - Edith Crpenter, 96, formerly of Oneonta and most recently of Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, June 18, 2009, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich.
Edith was born in Summerfield, Fla., the daughter of Frank and Mary Moulton Carpenter in May of 1913. As a young child, she moved to New York State and was a 1931 graduate of the Unadilla School. She furthered her education by attending Albany Business College graduating in 1932. Over the years, Edith had lived in Unadilla and Wells Bridge eventually moving to Oneonta in 1950. While living in Oneonta she provided private care for the elderly and attended the Main Street Baptist Church where she was a member of the church’s Sunshine Class. Moving to Norwich to be closer to her family, Edith made her home at the Chenango Valley Home and for the past three years at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Edith is survived by her niece Jennie Carpenter of Norwich, her great nephew Paul (Janine) Carpenter of Norwich and her great niece Connie (Gary) Barnes, also of Norwich, She was predeceased by her brothers, Henry Carpenter Sr. and Benjamin Carpenter.
Funeral services for Edith will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich. The Rev. James Horton of the First Baptist Church of Norwich will officiate. Interment will be in the Geneganslet Park Cemetery, Greene.
There will be no calling hours.
Robert Bates
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009SMYRNA – Robert Bates, 82, of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday evening, June 17, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in November of 1926 in No. Norwich, Bob was the son of Jay and, Gaynel Ingham Bates. He attended the No. Norwich school and following his education, entered the United States Army serving his country during the Korean conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home where he gained employment with the Maydole Hammer Factory. He eventually went to work for Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceutical Co. where he worked for 31 years retiring in 1984.
Bob was an avid Yankee fan and loved watching the birds and wildlife in his back yard. He also had an ongoing battle with the beavers and their dams.
On September 1, 1951 in Norwich, Bob married Ola (Viola) Marvin who survives.
Besides his wife Ola, Bob is survived by his daughters, Patricia (David) Moore of Norwich, Diane (Richard) Drake of Brisben; his sisters, Georgia Brown, Alice (Perle) Beckwith, Flora Bates and Dora Bates, all of Norwich and his brother Bradley (Marjorie) Bates of Sherburne. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Christopher Lester and his financee, Jacqueline Brown, Robert Lester, all of Norwich, Brian Drake of Norwich, Carrie (Drake) (Richard) Goletz of Ohio and Scott Drake of Oxford; his 6 great-grandchildren Tyler, Kristen, Brianne, Autumn, Carleigh and Arianna along with several nieces and nephews.
Bob was predeceased by his sisters Lucille Cole, Emily Toopes and Carol Pollock and his brothers, Lawrence and Byron Bates.
Funeral services for Bob will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiate. Interment will follow in the No. Norwich Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
Please consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Hearts Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Norman Spicer
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. – Norman Edmund Spicer, 79, of Rancho Mirage, Calif., passed away on June 4, 2009.
He was born in New York to Ralph and Harriet Spicer. After high school graduation, he attended Gibbs School of Aviation in San Diego, Calif., Aeronautical Engineering, Navigation, and Civil Air Regulations. From there, he went on to attend Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. - Psychology of Learning and Life Drawing and then to The University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. – Aviation Medicine. He worked for the County Highway Department until 1948 and then joined the U.S. Army where he served with the 48th Field Artillery Battalion in Seoul, Korea and was honorably discharged in 1948. He then worked for Mid Stage Aviation; NY State Electric and Gas. In 1951, for the Convair Division of General Dynamics; 1952 to 1955 with General Laboratory Assoc.; Aug. 1955 moved to Bendix Corporation August 1955 to Sept. 1956; Boeing Company from Sept. 1956 to June 1962. In June 1962, AiResearch Manufacturing Co., a division of the Garrett Corporation, hired him. Through the years he moved up with the company. He was promoted to Director of Development and later to Ass’t VP with the Garrett Cortporation. In 1986, he was transferred to Tokyo, Japan to head the Garrett Japan Limited as Vice-President & Representative Director. He was semi-retired in 1986 and fully retired in 1992. He served as Consultant to the American Honda Motor Co. In 1987, he was involved in the mechanical heart device dubbed as S2000, a left ventricular assist device. This was a project of Dr. Jack Stemlieb of the former Heart Institute of The Desert. Norm tapped into his resources from Garrett Aerospace to find the perfect team. He drew the initial specifications for the device. Development of the device started in 1987 and the US Patent Office awarded the physicians and engineers a patent for the device in April 2000. He worked for a total of 46 years and retired in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Suzette (de la Pena) Spicer, with whom he recently shared his 30th wedding anniversary on May 23, 2009. He also leaves behind three sons, Stephen Spicer of Arizona, Gregory and Gary Spicer of Michigan; two sisters, Eleanor (Robert) Miner, and Shirley Foster, both of Norwich; six grandchildren, Christina, Heather, Lena,Carolyn, Kelly, and Eddie Spicer.
Services were held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palm Desert, Calif. on Friday, June 12. The Rosary was at 10:30 a.m. and then a Mass at 11 a.m. Visitation and reception followed at the church.
John Honeywell
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009NEW BERLIN – John Honeywell, 62, of Chestertown, Md., died June 17, 2009 in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Honeywell was born on March 19, 1947 in New Berlin, son of the late James W. and Doris Reed Honeywell. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard for 5 years and with the U.S. Army Reserve Military Police from 1977 to 1998 retiring at the rank of MSGT. He was a Lieutenant with Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years, retiring in 1999. After retirement he moved to Chestertown working as a driver for Queen Anne’s County and Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Chestertown.
His memberships include President of the Kent County Sons of the American Revolution, St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore, Fraternal Order of Police, American Legions in New York and Maryland, and the American Red Cross in Kent County where he was a disaster volunteer.
Mr. Honeywell is survived by his wife of 38 years Theresa ‘Terry’ Fritsch Honeywell; two daughters, Anne Marie Honeywell of Parkville, Md. and Kathleen D. Honeywell of Frostburg, Md.; two brothers, Jeffrey Alan Honeywell of Lompoc, Calif., and James R. Honeywell of Silver Spring, Md., and a sister Marcia M. Foote of Morris.
Friends may call on Sunday, June 21, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St. Galena, Md. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s Kent, 7579 Sandy Bottom Rd. Chestertown, MD.
Memorials may be offered to Chase Memorial Nursing Home, P.O. Box 250, New Berlin, NY 13411 or St. Paul’s Parish Kent, 7579 Sandy Bottom Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620.
Elsie Eccleston
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009PITCHER – Elsie L. Eccleston, of Pitcher, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford, at the age of 92.
Mrs. Eccleston was born in Tully on April 21, 1917, a daughter of the late Floyd and Lulu Stillman Crandall. A longtime resident of the area, she was a member of the South Otselic American Legion Post Auxiliary for several years.
She is survived by her children, Gregory Dwight Eccleston of Leominister, Mass., Debra (William) Gates of Pitcher, Leon Arthur (Cindy) Eccleston of DeRuyter, and Charles Robert (Tammi) Eccleston of Greenville, Pa. She also leaves behind her sisters, Alice Rookard of Kansas, Beth (Dick) Baldwin of Georgia, and Alma Ayers of Florida; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald D. Eccleston on January 28, 1996 and a sister, Maybell Contino.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, with Fred M.S. Downs officiating. Burial will be in Pitcher Cemetery.
The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Those wishing to remember Mrs. Eccleston are kindly asked to consider a donation to the NYS Veteran’s Home, 4211 State Highway 220, Oxford, NY 13830 to be used for their Pet Therapy Program.
Personal condolences may be sent by visiting www.klsharpfuneralhome.com.
Robert Bassett
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009SMYRNA – Robert E. “Bob” Bassett, 76, of East Main St., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
He was born July 10, 1932 in the Town of Smyrna, a son of Lyman A. and Frieda Lindholm Bassett. Bob began his education in a one-room schoolhouse in Smyrna and graduated from Sherburne High School as valedictorian of his class. On Aug. 16, 1952, he married Ruby C. Whaley in Norwich. A life long Smyrna resident, Bob enjoyed the challenge of several occupations, including farming and bus driving. He was also the caretaker of local cemeteries, including the Willcox Cemetery, a position that was handed down to him by his father. Bob took great pride in the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery and tended to it with care and respect. He was an avid hunter and nature lover who also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Bob was an outgoing and personable man who loved to chat and inspire family and friends with his pearls of wisdom.
Bob carried on the family tradition of service to the community as a former member of the Smyrna Volunteer Fire Department. His grandfather, Charles, had been a founding member and Fire Chief, as well as the Mayor of Smyrna.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby; his children, Robert and Elizabeth Bassett of Smyrna; Lynne Shaffer and Danny Jeffreys of Norwich; Mary and Clayton Guinn of Sherburne; John and Beth Bassett of Reidsville, N.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Bassett and Jim Law of Bainbridge; Linda and Kirk Mudge of Auburn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Caroline Bassett of Agawam, Mass.; Clarence and Gene Bassett of Clifton Springs; David and Janice Bassett of Smyrna; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, followed by interment in the Willcox Cemetery, Smyrna.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 4-7 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Smyrna Fire Department, Smyrna.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
Louis Caruso
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009NORWICH – Louis C. Caruso, 80, of Peacock Manor, Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born in Cadosia, he was the owner and operator of Mr. Louis Men’s Hairstylist, the 1st appointment men’s stylist salon. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a member of the American Legion. Louis was the caretaker of the Historical Museum and also was the evening caretaker at Peacock Manor Senior Living Apartments, both in Norwich.
He is predeceased by his wife of 28 years, Helen (Sutton) Caruso and his parents; Anthony and Julia Caruso.
He is survived by four sons; Martin, Daniel, Andrew and Tom Caruso, three daughters; Deborah Turiano, Julie Anne Caruso and Charlene Barrows, brother; Salvatore Caruso, sister; Theresa Gorden, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends at Peacock Manor.
Services will be Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at Peacock Manor Senior Living Apartments, 13 Brown Street, Norwich.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com.
Louis Caruso
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009NORWICH – Louis C. Caruso, 80, of Peacock Manor, Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born in Cadosia, he was the owner and operator of Mr. Louis Men’s Hairstylist, the 1st appointment men’s stylist salon. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a member of the American Legion. Louis was the caretaker of the Historical Museum and also was the evening caretaker at Peacock Manor Senior Living Apartments, both in Norwich.
He is predeceased by his wife of 28 years, Helen (Sutton) Caruso and his parents; Anthony and Julia Caruso.
He is survived by four sons; Martin, Daniel, Andrew and Tom Caruso, three daughters; Deborah Turiano, Julie Anne Caruso and Charlene Barrows, brother; Salvatore Caruso, sister; Theresa Gorden, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends at Peacock Manor.
Services will be Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at Peacock Manor Senior Living Apartments, 13 Brown Street, Norwich.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerSyracuse.com.
A. James Schibeci
Published on: Monday, June 22, 2009NORWICH – A. James “Skip” Schibeci, 75, of Canasawacta Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2009.
Funeral arrangements for Skip are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the A. James “Skip” Schibeci Scholarship Fund, c/o NBT Bank, 52 So. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815.
Louis Wilcox
Published on: Monday, June 22, 2009GUILFORD – Louis R. Wilcox, 78, of Guilford, passed away on June 19, 2009 at his home.
He was born on Jan. 20, 1931 in Mexico, N.Y., a son of the late Roy and Leah (Smith) Wilcox.
He is survived by his children, Dan and Nancy Wilcox of Guilford, Mike Wilcox of Guilford, Lon Wilcox of Oxford and Darrell Wilcox of Pennsylvania. Twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was a dairy farmer his entire life. He was a member of the Mt. Upton Lions Club, and the DCMO BOCES Board. He was very active in Boy Scouts, enjoying camping and attending jamborees.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford with the Rev. Paul Amara, pastor of the Guilford United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton.
Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, Oxford on Monday from 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Fire Department Emergency Squad.
Inez Pollard
Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2009GREENE – Inez Pollard, 88, of Greene, passed away on June 23, 2009 at Valley View Manor, Norwich after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her parents, Alvin and Lucy Veral (Fritts) Hill; and by brother, Clifford “Bud” Hill. Inez is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harry R. Pollard Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, James and Janice Pollard; daughter Nancy Woodcock; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Auwarter; several nieces and nephews.
Inez worked at Raymond Corporation in Greene for over 39 years. She loved travelling. She was an avid bowler and golfer. Inez served on the Board of Directors of NYS and local bowling associations. She was a delegate to the National Bowling Convention. Inez was a charter member of Greene BPW.
A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at Zion Episcopal Church, Greene. The Very Rev. Ralph E. Osborne Rector will officiate. Burial will be in Warn-Tenbroeck Cemetery, Brisben.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church undercroft.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warn-Tenbroeck Cemetery, P.O. Box 134, Smithville Flats, NY 13841.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Root Funeral Home, Greene.
Albert Dennison
Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2009NORWICH – Albert Claude Dennison, 96, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Albert was born on Dec. 10, 1912 in Norwich. He was the son of Claude Dennison and Winifred Wuest. Albert and Grace B. Dennison were married Aug. 21, 1937. Albert was predeceased by his beloved wife Grace, who passed away April 4, 1991.
Albert was survived by his daughter Linda K. Dennison, Norwich; three sisters, Naomi Burt, Danville, Kent.; Marie Broadbent, South New Berlin and Patricia Kuhn, Morris. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Harry Dennison; four sisters: Beatrice Dennison, Kathleen Sawiki, Mildred Morell and Beverly Wright.
Albert was stationed in Panama until his discharge from the Army in 1934. Albert worked at Bennett Ireland until he became self employed building Ford Homes and doing construction work in the area. Albert retired in 1977 from Unison. Albert was an avid fisherman and hunter and was very active in the community belonging to various organizations. Albert was a long time animal lover and supported the local SPCA.
Calling hours will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday with the funeral immediately following the calling hours at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich.
Please make contributions to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich. This organization was a huge help to Albert and his daughter during his struggle with Alzheimers.
A. James Schibeci
Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009NORWICH – A. James “Skip” Schibeci, of 21 Canasawacta St., passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2009.
Skip was born on Dec. 21, 1933. He was the son of Angelo John and Rose (Favorito) Schibeci. He was a member of the 1952 Norwich High School graduating class. He excelled in athletics throughout his school years. He entered the State University of New York at Cortland in September of 1952, graduating with the Class of 1956. Skip attended graduate school at Cortland State University, Cornell University and Syracuse University, receiving his Master’s Degree in Education and a degree confirming permanent certification for School Administrator, Supervisor and School District Administrator.
Skip started his long tenure in education, first teaching middle school science and coaching basketball, baseball and football. Later in his career, Skip became and elementary supervisor, elementary principal, then superintendent of schools ending his educational career as a member of the School of Education at State University of New York at Oneonta.
For many years, Skip gave of his time to educational and civic organizations. Skip was active as a neighborhood Boy Scout Commissioner, past president of the Rotary Club, a Norwich Waste Water Commissioner, a member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA. He was also a member of the NY State Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association and the NY State Chief School Officers Association.
Skip was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church, Norwich Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Lost Pond Club, Norwich Family YMCA, Chenango Lakeowners Association, Colgate University’s Seven Oaks Golf Club and Canasawacta Country Club where he and his long-time golf partner, Bill Carson, won several major golf tournaments.
On June 23, 1962, at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Skip married the love of his life, Patricia J. Scully. They enjoyed 47 years of wonderful life together. Skip is also survived by a sister, Bertha DeFonzo, and her two sons, Wayne (Susan) and Richard; an aunt and uncle, Angelina and Joseph Natoli; many other relatives including Anthony (Theresa) Zieno, George (Phyllis) Zieno, Chris (Maureen) Natoli; two brothers-in-law, David F. and Charles R. Scully; nephews Andrew and Patrick Scully, a very special niece, Cynthia Scully Beattie (Kyle) and her four little ones that Skip treasured, the “four T’s”, Tyler, Taryn, Tiara and Trent. Also surviving are family members of four special relatives that were very influential in Skip’s life, Angelo (Josephine), Anthony (Edith), Thomas (Tina) and Rosario (Carmine) Mirabito. Many other relatives in Norwich as well as in Fulton also survive. Skip was predeceased by his parents, brother-in-law, Anthony DeFonzo and his in-laws Raymond F. and Barbara Scully.
Skip will surely be missed by all whose lives he has touched and his example of kindness, love and strength will surely live on.
At Skip’s request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Resurrection for Skip will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bartholomew’s Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the A. James “Skip” Schibeci Scholarship Fund, c/o NBT Bank, 52 South Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: http://wilsonfh.com.
Bruce Norris
Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009PORT CRANE – Bruce H. Norris, 69, of Port Crane, went to be with his Lord Saturday, June 20, 2009, after a brief illness.
He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Marion (Grover) Norris; son, Bruce Norris, Jr.; three brothers, Gerald, Charles and Frank; a sister, Barbara Brigham. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Patricia Norris; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Vittorino Giurastante; granddaughters, Maria and Marlaina; son, Robert Costello; sisters, Patricia Eldred, Maryln and Allan Christian, Nancy Beckwith, Myra Markham and Pete Gilbert and Linda and John Daniels; aunt, Henrietta Perry; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean and George Becker and their son, Robert Becker; several nieces, nephews & cousins; and beloved pet dogs, Misty, Polly and Sparky.
He was a 10 year Marine veteran and retired as a Master Seargant from the Air National Guard, 174th TFW “The Boys from Syracuse “ after 26 years of service. Bruce lived life to the fullest and had a way of making everyone he knew feel special. He loved traveling but most of all he loved the time he spent with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all of them.
A prayer service will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson with a funeral mass to follow at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Binghamton at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Those wishing, kindly consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Assn., 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790.
Sonja Benedict
Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009NORWICH – Sonja N. Benedict, 67, of Park St., formerly of Sherburne, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City.
She was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Richfield Springs, a daughter of Hiram and Winifred Wheeler Reynolds. Her family moved to the Clinton area, where Sonja graduated from Clinton High School. On Nov. 11, 1961 in Deansboro she was united in marriage to Alfred R. Benedict. Mr. Benedict predeceased her on Oct. 19, 2008.
Mrs. Benedict was a dairy farmer’s wife who worked along with her husband on the farm. In later years when Mr. Benedict began work for the Syracuse Newspaper she also continued to assist him. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She received great joy and pleasure spending time with her grandchildren. Sonja was a member of the Columbus Community Church.
Surviving are her daughter Roberta Weymouth and her companion Nathan Hodge of Sherburne; her grandchildren, Kaitlin Weymouth of Norwich and Alfred Weymouth of Earlville; two sisters, Bonita Weaver of Oriskany Falls and Seena Pughe of Waterville; two brothers, Bruce Reynolds of Oriskany Falls and Charles Reynolds of Winchester, Va.; and also many nieces, nephews and in-laws
She was predeceased by an infant son and daughter.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home 10 S. Main St. Sherburne. Interment will be in the S. Brookfield Cemetery. Friends are invited and may call on hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online, go to
www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
Susan Gray
Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2009NORTH NORWICH – Susan Gray, 56, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, June 19, 2009 at home.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1952 in North Norwich, and was the daughter of the late Donald Clifford Frink and the late Marcia Beatrice Gilladette. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School, Auburn Community College, and Oswego State University, all in upstate New York. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Nazareth College in Rochester. She was an Elementary and Special Education teacher at Macedon Elementary School, Macedon for 13 years and officially retired in March, 2008. Sue was a member of Myers Park Methodist Church, Charlotte, N.C.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 34-plus years, Richard C. Gray; loving daughter Melissa L. Gray and loving son Jeffrey R. Gray, all currently residing in Charlotte, N.C.; stepmother Bonnie Rae Bowes Frink of North Norwich; brother Donald J. Frink and his wife Cheryll of Oakdale, Conn.; brother Dennis J. Frink and his wife Linda of Webster Groves, Mo.; stepbrother Samuel Whaley and his wife Ruth of East Nassau; stepbrother Andy Whaley of McDonough; and many nephews and nieces.
Sue loved spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She loved being a wife, mother and teacher and researching family genealogy, finding four-leaf clovers, quilting, watching hummingbirds and reading.
A celebration of life service at First United Methodist Church, 99 South Street, Auburn, is scheduled on Sunday at 1 p.m. A similar service will be held at Myers Park United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. A reception will immediately follow both services. Interment will be at the Myers Park Methodist Church Columbarium and Memorial Garden at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 or the Hospice organization in your home area.
The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Gary Frenette of Carolinas Hematology-Oncology, his staff and the many wonderful medical staff personnel she has encountered over her 16- year battle.
Services in Charlotte, NC are being coordinated by J.B. Tallent Funeral Service & Crematory. Services in Auburn are being coordinated by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home of Skaneateles.
Josephine Decker
Published on: Thursday, June 25, 2009NORTH NORWICH – Josephine Decker, 73, North Norwich, passed away early this morning, June 25, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial of Norwich
Funeral arrangements for Josephine are pending and will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich.
O. Marie Symancyk
Published on: Thursday, June 25, 2009MATTHEWS, N.C. – O. Marie Conway Symancyk, 72, formerly of Endwell, passed away on June 3, 2009 after a valiant struggle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
She was predeceased by her husband, Chester C. Symancyk and brothers, James and William Conway.
Marie is survived by daughters Lisa Meegan adn Laura Mandell, brother P. Martin Conway and sister Ann Conway Koske; sons-in-law Kevin Meegan and Albert Mandell along with grandsons Brendan, Brian, Casey and Will Meegan.
She attended Westfield State Teachers College, Mass. and SUNY Cortland. She was a reading teacher with the Maine-Endwell School District for 25 years, influencing countless students. She was an Endicott Lioness, B.C. Open Volunteer and participated in the Free Read program. Friends in Broome County adn Matthews, N.C. will miss her greatly.
A Memorial Service wil be held at Laskowski Funeral Home, Binghamton, on July 11 at 11 a.m. Burial will occur at St. Joseph’s Polish National Catholic Cemetary, Westfield, Mass. A Mass will be said for her at St. Bartholomew’s at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.
Gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society and literacy program or to the adult education at Broome Community College.
Thomas Fenaughty
Published on: Friday, June 26, 2009SHERBURNE – Thomas J. Fenaughty, 51, of Sherburne, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, June 12, 2009.
He was born Feb. 28, 1958 in New Britain, Conn. a son of Richard and Madeline (Lawless) Fenaughty. Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served his country for 12 years.
A resident of Sherburne since 1998, Tom loved the peace and quiet of the Chenango Valley.
Surviving are two brothers Mark and Brian Fenaughty; a sister Kathleen Fenaughty, a nephew and several nieces.
There will be no calling hours. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27 from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St. Sherburne.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a donation in memory of Thomas J. Fenaughty to the Chenango United Way at 27 W. Main St. Norwich, NY 13815 or to the American Heart Association, 120 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of memories online go to: www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
Susan Gray
Published on: Friday, June 26, 2009NORTH NORWICH – Sue Elizabeth (Frink) Gray, 56, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, June 19, 2009 at home.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1952 in North Norwich, and was the daughter of the late Donald Clifford Frink and the late Marcia Beatrice Gilladette. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School, Auburn Community College, and Oswego State University, all in upstate New York. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Nazareth College in Rochester. She was an Elementary and Special Education teacher at Macedon Elementary School, Macedon for 13 years and officially retired in March, 2008. Sue was a member of Myers Park Methodist Church, Charlotte, N.C.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 34-plus years, Richard C. Gray; loving daughter Melissa L. Gray and loving son Jeffrey R. Gray, all currently residing in Charlotte, N.C.; stepmother Bonnie Rae Bowes Frink of North Norwich; brother Donald J. Frink and his wife Cheryll of Oakdale, Conn.; brother Dennis J. Frink and his wife Linda of Webster Groves, Mo.; stepbrother Samuel Whaley and his wife Ruth of East Nassau; stepbrother Andy Whaley of McDonough; and many nephews and nieces.
Sue loved spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She loved being a wife, mother and teacher and researching family genealogy, finding four-leaf clovers, quilting, watching hummingbirds and reading.
A celebration of life service at First United Methodist Church, 99 South Street, Auburn, is scheduled on Sunday at 1 p.m. A similar service will be held at Myers Park United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. A reception will immediately follow both services. Interment will be at the Myers Park Methodist Church Columbarium and Memorial Garden at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 or the Hospice organization in your home area.
The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Gary Frenette of Carolinas Hematology-Oncology, his staff and the many wonderful medical staff personnel she has encountered over her 16- year battle.
Services in Charlotte, NC are being coordinated by J.B. Tallent Funeral Service & Crematory. Services in Auburn are being coordinated by Robert D. Gray Funeral Home of Skaneateles.
Josephine Decker
Published on: Friday, June 26, 2009NORTH NORWICH – Josephine M. Decker, 72, of North Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, June 25, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Louis and Leila Thompson Wright, Jo was born in East Pharsalia in November of 1936. She first attended school in Norwich, and was a 1955 graduate of the Sherburne-Earlville School district. Jo and her husband of over 53 years, George E. Decker, were married in Sherburne on January 28, 1956. She worked for a couple of years for the Norwich Shoe Company and later, in 1966 after George had received his honorary discharge from the military, she went to beautician’s school and opened her own shop in her home. Known as the Red Shutter Beauty Salon, Jo’s business thrived until 1977 when she had to curtail her activities due to poor health. Jo was a person who liked to be busy. A quilter and crocheter with many fine articles to her credit, she also had a great affection for children and liked sharing in their activities, such as sledding downhill in the winter. She enjoyed winter in general and especially the Christmas season, and loved spending time with her family and her two Chows. She and George had made North Norwich their permanent home since 1965.
Jo is survived by her husband, George Decker of North Norwich, and her children, Kathie Lawrence of North Norwich and Daniel Decker and wife Theresa of Greenville, S.C. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Cheryl White and husband Linn of West Edmeston, Jonathan Lawrence of North Norwich, and Jessica, Michael, Elizabeth, and Joshua Decker, all of S.C.; her great grandchildren, Tyler and Katrina White of West Edmeston; her sister Adelaide Aldrich and husband Elmer of Oxford; her brothers, Elmer Wright and wife Rose of DeRuyter and George N. Wright and wife Judy of North Norwich along with nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Jo will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Faith Baptist Tabernacle of Sherburne. The Rev. John Blackburn, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the North Norwich Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions to either the Valley Heights Christian Academy, 75 Calvary Drive, Norwich, NY 13815 or to the Faith Baptist Tabernacle, 10 Utica Rd., Sherburne, NY 13460.
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