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Herman Hisert

Published on: Thursday, January 31, 2008
NORWICH – Herman Hisert, 76, formerly of Cincinnatus, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 in the Valley View Nursing Home of Norwich, where he had made his home for the past several years. The son of Harry and Charlotte (Wheeler) Hisert, Herman was born in April of 1931 in Oaksville. Growing up in the New Berlin and Norwich areas, he attended those local schools. Herman worked for a brief time in his younger days for McGregor’s Sawmill in Smyrna, then moved out west where he spent most of his adult years. He worked for a time in a steel mill..

Ruth Obenauer

Published on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
NORWICH – Ruth Hallock Obenauer, 91, of Dunnellon, Fla. and widow of Dr. Frederick Holmes Obenauer, passed away Jan. 12, 2008 in Ocala, Fla. Funeral services for Ruth were held on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Dunnellon Presbyterian Church. Graveside services for Ruth will be held in the spring from the Mt. Hope Cemetery of Norwich. A complete obituary and time of services will be published at that time. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Peter Desarro

Published on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
NORWICH – Mr. Peter F. DeSarro, 80, of Utica, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008. He was the beloved father of John F. and Katherine DeSarro of Norwich, and the cherished grandfather of Mare DeSarro and Peter DeSarro. Peter’s visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Eannace Funeral Home, 932 South St., Utica. By family request, please omit floral offerings. In recognition of Peter’s admiration and regard for the spiritual community and research organizations, his children ask you to consider memorial contributions in his..

Winifred Michels

Published on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
EARLVILLE – Winifred M. “Winnie” Michels, 88, of West Main St., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton in the spring. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from Noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 67, Earlville, NY 1333..

Martin Green

Published on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
NORWICH – Martin Anthony Green passed away on Jan. 13, 2008 at Veterans’ Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas after a long illness. He was born in Oxford on May 12, 1952. He lived in Norwich most of his young life. Martin graduated from the Norwich High School. He entered the Navy and served aboard a submarine. After discharge, Martin settled in Houston, Texas. Martin is survived by his children, Chehonee Cooley, Dickinson, Texas and Dewitt Green of Houston, Texas; his sisters, Gary Ann Manwarren of Norwich and Shayne Coleman of Witcha Fal..

Ruth Capaccio

Published on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
OXFORD – Ruth Pearl Capaccio was born to Katherine and Amasa Rickard in Northfield, in 1916. She grew up on a farm with two sisters and two brothers. After graduating from Walton Central School, she attended Oneonta Normal School. Her teaching career began in a one room schoolhouse near Walton. She went in early each morning to start the fire and cook all the school lunches herself. Her stories of these Depression years about students without enough to eat showed the compassion and purpose with which she led her life. Ruth’s future husband,..

Portia Dalton

Published on: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Portia C. Dalton, 89, long-time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Columbus and Ivy Mayle, Portia was born in Philippi, W. Va., in July of 1918. She grew up in that area and continued to reside there at the time of her marriage to French Dalton in Oakland, Md. on Feb. 14, 1935. The Dalton family left Philippi in 1959 to move to South Mew Berlin, where Portia continued her life as a devoted wile and mother and an exceptional grandmother. Because..

Karl Fox Sr.

Published on: Monday, January 28, 2008
GEORGETOWN – Karl E. Fox Sr., 84, of Route 80, Georgetown, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at his home.  He was born in Smyrna on March 3, 1923 a son of the late Delancey and Martha Stearns Fox. A life long area resident he received his education in local schools. He was married to the former Elizabeth “Betty” Lundy who predeceased him in 2004.  Karl was a farmer as well as a mechanic for Corenco Corp., Syracuse until his retirement. Following his retirement he continued to work part time as a mechanic at his home. He enjoyed bowling..

Raymond Hazard Sr.

Published on: Monday, January 28, 2008
SMYRNA – Raymond G. “Jerry” Hazard Sr., 67, of Smyrna, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2008 at his home. Born in Norwich in Sept. of 1940, Jerry was the son of Raymond E. and Frances (Anderson) Hazard. He attended both St. Paul’s School and the Norwich High School, and was a very proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country in the 1960s. Jerry worked for several employers in his early years, including Smith Ford of Norwich, Taco of Sherburne for 19 years, Town and Gown of Hamilton for whom he drove a bus,..

Charlotte Jackson

Published on: Friday, January 25, 2008
NORWICH – Charlotte K “C.J.” Jackson, 52, of Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2008 at her home, following a long illness. The daughter of Julian and Delia (Shepard) MacLaury, C.J. was born in Norwich in February of 1955. She attended and graduated from the South Otselic schools, and worked for 17 years at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home. On Sept. 26, 1976, in Pitcher, she married Thomas C. Jackson. C.J. was a good and loving woman, and a very caring mother and grandmother. A good cook with a special talent for app..

Raymond Hazard

Published on: Friday, January 25, 2008
SMYRNA – Raymond "Jerry" Hazard of Smyrna, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2008 at his home. Funeral arrangements for Ray are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Charlotte Jackson

Published on: Thursday, January 24, 2008
NORWICH – Charlotte Jackson of Norwich passed away early this morning, Jan. 24, 2008, at her home. Funeral arrangements for Charlotte are pending and will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Hester Olds

Published on: Thursday, January 24, 2008
SIDNEY – Hester D. Olds, 84, passed away early Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at her daughter’s home, following a, brief battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of the Town of Sidney, Hester Cathryn was born Sept. 30, 1923 in Youngs, the daughter of Mary J. and Alfred “Pete” DuMond. A graduate of Sidney’s Class of 1941, Hester married Clayton W. Olds on Dec. 6, 1941. Her focus in life was devotion to her family - immediate and extended. She was a great Mom and an inspiration to her family and friends for being an example of great strengt..

Janet Stringham

Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
OXFORD – Janet A. Stringham, 75, of Sweetwater, Tenn., formerly of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 21, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Weedsport.  She was born on July 2, 1932 in Liberty, the daughter of the late Alvie and Julita (Schmitz) Houghtaling. On Sept. 4, 1949 she married Albert Stringham, who survives. Besides her husband, Albert, she is survived by her children, Judy and Bryan Pierce of Oxford, Kallie and Gale Clinton of Greene, Denise and Robert Whitney of Gloucester, Va., Bonnie and Gregory Marvin of Weedsport, Steven and Ke..

Jason Papke

Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
NORWICH – Jason D. Papke, 35, was called home by the Lord on Jan. 20, 2008. Born in Towanda, Pa., in December of 1972, Jason was the son of Gordon “Bud” and Victoria F. (Jankowsky) Papke. When Jason was 5, he moved with his parents to Norwich, where he attended the Perry Browne and Norwich High Schools, graduating with the Class of 1991. He furthered his education by attending Finger Lakes Community College for two years, and studied for two years at Oneonta State College, from which he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in the Graph..

Gary Golden

Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
NORWICH – Gary L. Golden, 54, life-long resident of Chenango County, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in the Wilson Regional Hospital of Johnson City. Born in Norwich in November of 1953, Gary was the son of Graham E. and Roberta A. (Scheuerman) Golden. Following his 1971 graduation from the Norwich High School, he attended SUNY Morrisville for a year with tentative plans to become a gym teacher. An incredibly athletic man who, even in later years, could still do back handsprings on a 6” board, he was also an excellent ..

Jason Papke

Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
NORWICH – Jason Papke, 35, former Norwich resident, most recently of Syracuse, passed away suddenly of natural causes, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 at his home. A Celebration of Life for Jason will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the New Beginnings Church of Norwich. The Rev. James McLaughlin, pastor, will officiate. Friends may cal at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Fritz Lapuszynski

Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
OTSELIC – Fritz Lapuszynski of Houston, Texas, lost his courageous battle with Emphysema at age 47 on Jan. 13, 2008 and went to be with our Lord. Fritz is the beloved son of Charles (who predeceased him in December of 2002) and Norma Lapuszynski, who now resides in Otselic. Fritz was born in Norwich and lived in Georgetown until 1978 (17 years old) when he then moved to Houston, Texas with his parents where he graduated from Brazosport High school in Freeport. Fritz lived in Houston at the time of his untimely passing. He attended Barb..

Colleen Presnell

Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
 EARLVILLE – Colleen S. Presnell, 59, of Fletcher Road, passed away Friday, Jan.18, 2008 at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1948 in Greene, a daughter of Gerald and Charlotte Sampson Button, and was a graduate of South New Berlin High School. On Jan. 31, 1971, Colleen married James H. Presnell in Norwich. Most recently, she had assisted her husband in the operation of his business, J & C Manufactured House Movers. She had previously worked at New York Central Mutual Insurance Co. in Sherburne. Colleen was a loving and supportive wife and mot..

Norman Hadlock

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
SMYRNA – Norman “Norm” Charles Hadlock, 72, of Smyrna, went to be with the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at his home. Norm was born Dec. 6, 1935 in Norwich, a son of Glenn Leeland and Sara Emma (White) Hadlock and received his education in local schools. Norm grew up on the family farm in Springvale. In 1962 Norm married Lois Bigford from Earlville who passed away in the spring of 1987. In 1957, Norm hauled milk for C & E Trucking and Earl T. Wadhams. In 1982, he hauled freight for various..

Nora Sheldon

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
NORWICH – Nora K. Sheldon, 44, of Schenectady, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwich, she is the daughter of Roger Shedd of Smyrna and the late Minnie E. (Rickard) Shedd. Nora was employed as a Service Rep. for Taco Bell in Rotterdam. Prior to that, she was employed for 8 years for Hannaford Supermarkets and Bradleys and Caldors Department Stores in Schenectady. Nora was a member of the Happy Foursome Bowling League and Bedrock Inn Bowling League at Towne Bowling Academy i..

James Lewis

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
SHERBURNE – James E. Lewis, 72, of State Highway 12, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse. He was born May 23, 1935 in Sherburne, a son of George and Marion Meelan Lewis. Jim was a graduate of Sherburne High School in 1954, and then joined the U.S. Army, serving until 1956. On Nov. 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Vicki Dawn Kelley in Sherburne. A life-long Sherburne resident, Jim was a real estate broker who owned James E. Lewis Real Estate for over 35 years. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast w..

Ermelinda Mazzocchi

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
OXFORD – Ermelinda Segalini Mazzocchi, 82, died peacefully at home the morning of Friday, Jan. 11, 2008.  Born on Feb. 25, 1925 to Fortunato and Cherina Segalini of Aglio, Italy, she lived there with her older brother Franchesco and younger sister Primina (both deceased) until 1946. That year she married Lawrence Mazzocchi of New York City and moved to the United States. Ermelinda and Lawrence settled in Oxford, where they initially ran a poultry farm.  Ermelinda raised three children, managed a well-run home and was employed as a housek..

Colleen Presnell

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
EARLVILLE – Colleen S. Presnell, 59, of Earlville, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at home. Services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. Friends may call on at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Evening Sun...

Lawrence Williams

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
NORWICH – Lawrence Hayden Williams, 83, of Alachua, Fla. and formerly of Norwich, was delivered into the loving arms of his wife, Mary Beckwith Williams, his mother Gertrude Breed Williams, his father Hayden Rosser Williams, and his sister Marjorie Williams Casey, all formerly of Norwich preceded him in death. Mr. Williams died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. He was a 1943 graduate of Norwich High School, a veteran who served with the Army – Air Force and was employed as an automotive technician and part..

Barry Scott

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
NORWICH – Barry Lee Scott, 56, long-time resident of the King Settlement Road in Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Jan. 18, 2008, at his home. Born in Afton in August of 1951, Barry was the son of James T. and Audrey L. (Rose) Scott. In his youth he worked on the Tuttle Farm in the Afton/Bainbridge area. Barry was a 1969 graduate of the Afton High School, after which he furthered his education at Corlland State. Following a short employment with the Borden Company in Bainbridge, Barry began his career with Norwich Eaton Pharm..

Gary Golden

Published on: Monday, January 21, 2008
NORWICH – Gary L. Golden, 54, life-long resident of Chenango County, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in the Wilson Regional Hospital of Johnson City. A memorial service for Gary will be held at 4 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Sheldon of Norwich will officiate. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary will be printed in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Billie Jo Hitchcock

Published on: Friday, January 18, 2008
OTSELIC – Billie Jo Hitchcock, age 27, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, as a result of a self-inflicted injury. Born March 7, 1980, in Hamilton, to Peter and Therese (Lougheed) Hitchcock, she graduated from Otselic Valley Central Schools after which she received an associate’s degree from SUNY Morrisville in business. Billie Jo then transferred to SUNY IT in Utica to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. At some point on her path in a life with endless possibilities, she lost sight of her goals. Instead she found the instant and very ..

Beth Gwilliam

Published on: Friday, January 18, 2008
PLYMOUTH – Mary Alice Elizabeth (Beth) Gwilliam of Plymouth, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 at age 68. She was the loving wife of J. Curtis Gwilliam, Sr.; devoted mother of Stephanie Gwilliam Pitzer of Clifton Park, Rebecca Gwilliam Philippone of Greene, Major J. Curtis Gwilliam, Jr., USMC, of Plymouth; sister of Margaret Marshall of Pennsylvania; grandmother of Kurt and Kathryn Pitzer, Marie-France, Alexandra and Christianne Philippone and T.E. Margot and John Curtis Gwilliam III. A private memorial service will be held at Zion Episcopal Ch..

Doretta Nelson

Published on: Thursday, January 17, 2008
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Doretta M. (Lewis) Nelson, 96, of South New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2008 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin. Doretta was born Jan. 24, 1911 on a farm in the beautiful Unadilla Valley the daughter of Leon and Grace Daniels Lewis. She attended a one room school from grades 1-8 in Holmesville, and graduated from South New Berlin High School in 1927. She furthered her education in Morrisville, graduating with the Teacher Training Class of 1929. Her first teaching experience was in the Great Brook Dis..

Emily Barker

Published on: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Emily Barker of South Carolina went to be with her Lord on Jan. 15, 2008 after a long illness. She was born Dec. 26, 1954. She was predeceased by her father Clifford Eccleston, her mother Dora Horne and her beloved daughter, Amy Lynn. She is survived by her husband Barry Barker of 18 years from New Berlin and her daughter Mindy Brown and future husband Travis Drexler from Boiling Springs, S.C. She is also survived by her step-son Jason Barker and wife Beckie Barker, her step-daughter Katie Jennings and husband Lance Jennings, ..

Jeanne Jorgensen

Published on: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
OXFORD – Jeanne Brooks Jorgensen of Oxford passed away on Jan. 14, 2008 at her home.  She was born on Oct. 19, 1934 in Valley Stream, the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Dolan) Brooks. On Oct. 6, 1956 she married Thomas Jorgensen, who passed away on June 4, 1986. She is survived by her children and their families, Donna and Eric Robb and children, Jessica and Todd St. Germain, and Jodi and Jonathan Carey; Neal and Michelle Jorgensen and children, Thomas and Michael Jorgensen and Sebastian, Amber and Angela Catanzaro; her sister..

Margaret Reese

Published on: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
SMYRNA – Margaret A. Reese, 95, a lifetime resident of Smyrna, Earlville and Sherburne, died Jan. 11, 2008, at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville. Born July 27, 1912 at the family home in Smyrna, she was the daughter of Franklin and Beatrice Barber Sweet. Margaret grew up in Smyrna, graduating from Smyrna School in 1929. In her early adult life, she operated the Smyrna telephone switchboard, played piano for the silent movies shown at the Smyrna Opera House and in the summer helped feed meals to the hop-pickers at the Coye farm on Quaker Hi..

Jeanne Jorgensen

Published on: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
OXFORD – Jeanne Brooks Jorgensen of Oxford passed away on Jan. 14, 2008 at her home. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford on Friday from 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Oxford. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Richard Warshaw

Published on: Monday, January 14, 2008
NORWICH – Richard Warshaw, 73, of Norwich and formerly of the New Jersey area, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in June of 1934 in Manhattan the son of Jack and Lydia Cooper Warshaw. He was a graduate of Clifton High School and furthered his education by attending Williams College where he graduated with honors. He was also a law student at Harvard University at the time of his father’s death. Richard had formerly worked in the family business, Garfield Express, founded by his grandfat..

Margaret Reese

Published on: Monday, January 14, 2008
SHERBURNE – Margaret Reese, 95,. long time Sherburne, Smyrna and Earlville resident, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 11, 2008 at the Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville. Funeral services for Margaret will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Sherburne United Methodist Church. The Rev. George W, Gallandorm, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery of Sherburne. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday at the Sherburne United ..

Pete Bida

Published on: Monday, January 14, 2008
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Pete Bida, 91, formerly of South New Berlin, died peacefully and comfortably on Jan. 12, 2008 in Berkley, Mich. surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hawkins, Wisc. on Feb. 29, 1916, the son of Sam and Kate (Kencyr) Bida. After spending his very early years in Hawkins, his family moved to South New Berlin, to establish a profitable dairy, egg and produce farm during the depression. Pete also supported the family during this period by assisting the local butcher and performing odd jobs that built his great physic..

Miriam Bartle

Published on: Friday, January 11, 2008
OXFORD – Miriam E. Bartle, 87, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 10, 2008.  She was born on Feb. 14, 1920 in Greenwich, the daughter of the late Walter and Fannie (Barber) Burdick.  On June 11, 1938 she married Raymond Bartle, who died on June 2, 1996. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Linda Bartle of Oxford, and Neil and Linda Bartle of Oxford; her grandchildren, Tom Bartle of Raleigh, N.C., Heather and Michael Ferrarese of Oxford, Krista Bartle and Brandon Downey of Oxford,  Jared Bartle o..

Helen Race

Published on: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
OXFORD – Helen C. Race, 93, of Mount Dora, Fla., formerly of Oxford, passed away on January 4, 2008 at Florida Hospital-Waterman, Tavares, Fla.  She was born on March 17, 1914 in Sidney, the daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Stevens) Schlafer. On April 17, 1938 she married Robert J. Race, who died on Sept. 6, 1978. She is survived by her children, Edward and Velma Race of Madera, Calif., Robert and Joanne Race of Umatilla, Fla., Dr. David and Sally Race of Lexington, Kent., Steven and Linda Race of Mt. Dora, Fla., Mary Lou and David ..

Frank Rusavage

Published on: Monday, January 7, 2008
SHERBURNE – Frank A. Rusavage, known as “Yogi,” formerly of Sherburne and for the past year of Norwich, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin, where he had resided for the past two months because of declining health. Born in June of 1927 in Jessup, Pa., Yogi was the son of John and Josephine Biernaski Rusavage. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Army, and moved to Sherburne in 1947 from Pennsylvania after his discharge from the service. A man who loved children, he was de..

Ruby Priest

Published on: Monday, January 7, 2008
 SHERBURNE – Ruby M. Priest of Chenango Ave., passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton. Born June 4, 1923 in Sherburne, she was a daughter of Glenn and Mabel Coakley Morey. She graduated from Sherburne High School in 1940 and Syracuse Central City Business Institute in 1941. Mrs. Priest continued her education with extensive financial and human resources courses through the New York State Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, as well as offerings of the University of Georgia and Princeton Un..

Evelyn Maurer

Published on: Monday, January 7, 2008
GUILDERLAND – Evelyn R. Maurer, 88, entered into eternal life on Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was the wife of Nelson Maurer, Industrial Arts Teacher of Roscoe Central High School. Evelyn was born on Oct. 12, 1919 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Thompson) Sumner. Evelyn was best known for the inspirational letters and notes she has written through the years to friends and family. Her words of encouragement were treasured by many and will be remembered for years to come. Evelyn enjoyed ..

Amelia Newman

Published on: Monday, January 7, 2008
SHERBURNE – Amelia L. Newman, 90, formerly of Sherburne and Oneida, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford. She was born April 1, 1917 in Utica, a daughter of Kalill and Mary Jaytanie and received her education in Utica schools. Amelia married Robert A. Newman in Sherburne who predeceased her in 1987. Mrs. Newman had been employed at the Utica Knitting Mill in Utica and Sherburne. By working closely with state legislators, she was instrumental in establishing the ARC (Alternatives, Resources, Ch..

David Crain

Published on: Friday, January 4, 2008
NORWICH – David R. Crain, 76, of County Rt. 32, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford. He was born Feb. 22, 1931 in Fayetteville, a son of George H. and Wilhelmina Altman Crain and received his education in Sherburne schools. Dave enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1950 during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge in 1954, he attended the Heavy Equipment School in Williamsport, Pa. He was a licensed crane operator who had worked for several major construction companies until retiring in 19..

Helen Blackman

Published on: Friday, January 4, 2008
NORWICH – Helen Sprague Blackman, 87, passed away Dec. 22, 2007 at her home in Florida. Born in Sidney, Helen lived in Sherburne-Four Corners for over 20 years and in Norwich. She raised her family in Norwich and ran a daycare center where she lovingly tended two generations of Norwich children. She lived in Florida for over 20 years. Helen will be greatly missed by her children: Joe of Lake Helen, Fla., Ed (& Norma) of Lake Helen, Fla. and Carol O’Neill (& Wade) of Camilus; her sister, Harriet Sage of Center Lovell, Maine; her grandchi..

George Thomas

Published on: Friday, January 4, 2008
NORWICH – George W. Thomas, 23, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 2, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. George was born in January of 1984, the son of Frederick and Ruthann (Gray) Thomas. Growing up in Norwich, he attended Norwich City Schools. He was a young man, never afraid of hard work, and had been employed by Rea-D-Pack Foods, Valley View Manor Nursing Home, and Wal-Mart. A gifted artist who could draw or sketch anything,George loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and looked forward to the..

Arthur Staley

Published on: Friday, January 4, 2008
LINCKLAEN – Arthur J. Staley, 81, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Arthur was born in Lincklaen in 1926 and had resided there all his life. He was loved by many, his stories and jokes entertained all. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a jack of all trades - mechanic, farm machinery, operator and hauler. Many fondly remember him as the “Milk Man” having operated and delivered milk for Staley’s Three Pine Dairy with his late father, William. He was a Clay Equipment Dealer. Arthur enjoyed country music and..

John Bida

Published on: Thursday, January 3, 2008
 NORWICH – John Bida, longtime resident of Chenango Lake, passed away peacefully at his lakeside home on Dec. 31, 2007. He was born in Amenia, the son of Sam and Kateryna (Kancir) Bida.  He was a graduate of Hawkins High School in Hawkins, Wisconsin. After high school, John worked on the Shamrock Cranberry Marsh, which was owned and operated by his father in Hawkins and then moved to Daytona Beach, Florida where he raced dogs.  He married Elma Murphy on Aug. 17, 1946 and later moved to Rochester, where he was employed by General Motors f..

William Guinn

Published on: Thursday, January 3, 2008
NORWICH – William F. Guinn, 73, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 31, 2007 in the University Hospital of Syracuse. Born in Aug. of 1934, the son of Ralph and Jessie (Keplinger) Guinn, Bill was a 1954 graduate of the Norwich High School. He spent a short time in the U.S. Army, returned to Norwich, and went to work for the Norwich Pharmacal Company. Bill was born to be a farmer, and in 1958 he purchased his farm which he owned and operated for 42 years before turning the reins over to his son. In conjunction with the..

Frances Sherburne

Published on: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
EATON – Mrs. Frances B. Sherburne, 87 years, formerly of Sherburne Road, passed away at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville on Jan. 1, 2008. Born Oct. 18, 1920 in the Town of Butternuts, she was a daughter of Leland J. and Beatrice Nearing Silvernail. Frances graduated as valedictorian of Mt. Upton Central School in 1937. On Nov. 18, 1939, she was united in marriage to Raymond G. Sherburne in Otego. He predeceased her on March 30, 2003. Mrs. Sherburne had been a secretary for the Morrisville-Eaton Central School until her retirement in 19..

John Bida

Published on: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
NORWICH – John Bida, 99, of Chenango Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at his home. Funeral arrangements for John are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun. ..

William Guinn

Published on: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
NORWICH – William F. Guinn, 73, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 31, 2007 at the University Hospital in Syracuse. Funeral services for Bill will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Susan Polizzi, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich, will officiate. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service at 4 p.m. A complete obituary for Bill will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...

John Weyrauch

Published on: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
NORWICH – John J. Weyrauch, 96, of Norwich, passed away Monday evening, Dec. 31, 2007 at his home. Funeral arrangements for John are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...