Lisa Lella
Published on: Thursday, January 31, 2013
NORWICH – Lisa Burlison Lella, born March 30, 1968, was called home to her Savior on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Born to LeRoy E. Burlison (d) and Sara B. Burlison, Lisa battled cancer since the age of 29. She is survived by her husband Frank J. Lella, her son Colin Burlison, and her son and daughter-in-law Zachary and Jamilee Maricle. Lisa’s greatest joy in the past year was being able to see her granddaughter Emily Elizabeth Maricle born, and thrive, despite many obstacles. Lisa was most recently a dedicated RN and nursing supervisor, ..
Raymond Vinal
Published on: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
MALTA – Raymond T. Vinal Sr., 63, of Rte 9 died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born and educated in Norwich, he was the son of the late Horace and Juanita Ferguson Vinal.
Ray was retired from Sheffields Products in Norwich after 26 years of service.
He is survived by his loving companion Theresa Muscatiello Riberdy, his children Raymond Vinal Jr. of Deposit, Jeff Vinal of Windsor, Sabrina Vinal of North Carolina, David Armondi of Norwich, Renee Barrows of St. Augustine, FL, Teddy Vinal Sr., Dianna Vinal and Chris Vinal all..
Carl Benson
Published on: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
NORWICH – The Rev. Carl R. Benson, 97, of Norwich, well-known clergy and area farmer, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Carl was born in Beaver Meadow on Sept. 11, 1915, the son of Herbert H. and Ella Negas Benson. Following his graduation from the South Otselic High School, he continued his education by attending Binghamton Bible College. Over the years, Carl would see a need at a particular church which had no pastor and fill the void. He had pastored many area churches, beginni..
Joyce Tefft
Published on: Monday, January 28, 2013
OXFORD – Joyce A. Tefft, 57, of Oxford passed away on Jan. 25, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
She was born on July 6, 1955 in Binghamton, a daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Carman) Canniff. On July22, 1973, she married William R. Tefft, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, William R. Tefft Jr.; her sons, Craig Tefft and his significant friend Claudia Albin, and Todd and Jen Tefft and their children, Rachel and Kaylin; her father, Carl Canniff; and her niece, Stacey Singer, her fiance Brandon Hall and their son Jadon Sing..
Bill Kaessinger
Published on: Friday, January 25, 2013
NORWICH – William ( “Bill”) Kaessinger, 79, died Jan. 11, 2013, at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born Aug. 19, 1933, in Elizabeth, N.J., Bill was the son of railroad worker Charles Henry and Mae (Helwig) Kaessinger.
Bill grew up fast on the tough streets of Elizabeth, joking that he started playing hooky in kindergarten. A scrapper, he learned to size up people and situations quickly, a skill that would serve him well in later life.
In 1951, Bill joined the Air Force and completed basic training in Geneva, NY. He transferred to Fra..
Vernon Kenyon
Published on: Friday, January 25, 2013
CINCINNATUS – Vernon “Pop” E. Kenyon, Jr., 68, of Cincinnatus, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
Pop was born in Greene on July 21, 1944, a son of the late Vernon and Lottie Bell Gage Kenyon, Sr. A longtime resident of this area, he retired from Grumman’s in Marathon. After his retirement, he served as the highway superintendent for the Town of Willet. In his spare time, Pop enjoyed antique automobiles and his John Deere tractor and took great pride in taking care of his property...
Sheryl Mclain
Published on: Friday, January 25, 2013
TRIANGLE – Sheryl L. McLain, 48 of Triangle, passed away at home on Jan. 22, 2013. She was born on June 27, 1964, the daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Horton) Green.
She is survived by the father of her children, Robert McLain; her daughters Christina McLain and Rachel Eldred, and her son Justin McLain. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Natesha Green, Deven Ardis, Damien McCrady, Meiah Small, Kyle Eldred, Shuntay Eldred, Kalena Foster and Arianna McLain; her long time companion Frank Gerchman; her sisters Joanne Hals..
Ralph Elam
Published on: Friday, January 25, 2013
NORTH NORWICH – Ralph Richard “Rick” Elam, 68, of North Norwich passed away on Jan. 18, 2013 at home with his wife, Susan by his side.
He was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey, the oldest of two sons born to the late Hazel (Frye) Elam Maxwell and Ralph Monroe Elam. Rick lived in the Norwich area since 2001, after he was hired by Broome Developmental Services, Chenango Regional Center as a psychologist. He retired from NYSOPWDD as a Psychologist II in February, 2012. He was diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma, an aggress..
Mary Price
Published on: Friday, January 25, 2013
NORWICH – Mary J. Price, 80, of Norwich, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
Mary was born in Norwich on May 2, 1932 the daughter of Grover and Edna McNitt Currie. She attended the Norwich schools and has lived in the Norwich area her entire life. Over the years Mary has worked for Tom’s Dairy Bar in Sherburne, TACO, the Norwich Shoe Co., Stefanelli’s and the Sherburne Big M. Her longest employment was with the C&U Telephone Co. and its successors working as an operator for 36 y..
Debra Brainard
Published on: Thursday, January 24, 2013
GREENE – Debra Ann Brainard, 59, of Greene, passed away at home on Jan. 15, 2013, with her loving extended family by her side.
She is survived by her caring guardian Wayne Allgaier and his family, as well as many other dear friends. Debra enjoyed listening to music by the Beatles, watching cartoons on the Disney Channel, as well as shopping and getting her hair done. She enjoyed her time at Norwich DayHab, and loved to relax on the swing at her house and take in all the sights and sounds. Her smile, laughter, and sparkling eyes would ..
Eileen Williams
Published on: Thursday, January 24, 2013
SOUTH OTSELIC – Eileen S. Williams, 49, of State Highway 26, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at her home.
She was born Dec. 7, 1963 in Oneida, a daughter of George and Alma Perry Williams. Eileen was a graduate of Otselic Valley Central School and received her Associate Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. Eileen worked at Unison in Norwich for 10 years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in South Otselic where her church family and activities were an important part of her life. She was also a member of the South Otselic..
Foster Bullis
Published on: Thursday, January 24, 2013
AFTON – Foster W. Bullis Sr., 80, of Afton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
He was born Dec. 30, 1932, son of the late William and Willma (Hoolihan) Bullis in Hancock.
Foster grew up in the Hancock area and later moved to the family farm in Granton.
He married Lavina Evans on Sept. 2, 1956 in Deposit. Foster worked part-time as a school bus driver in Deposit and as a stone cutter. He retired from NYS Corrections Department at Camp Pharsalia in 1991. After he retired, Foster went in to the ..
Mary Price
Published on: Thursday, January 24, 2013
NORWICH – Mary J. Price, 80, of Norwich, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
A funeral service for Mary will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph Hinman of Norwich will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 5-6 p.m.
A complete obituary for Mary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Sheryl Mclain
Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
TRIANGLE – Sheryl L. McLain, 48, of Triangle, passed away at home on Jan. 22, 2013.
She was born on June 27, 1964 the daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Horton) Green.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church, 1180 State Highway 206, Greene, with the Rev. Charles Currie officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Kennedy Funeral Home, 21 North Chenango Street, Greene. A complete obituary will appear in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Robert Richer
Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
NORWICH – Robert Clyde Richer, 84, of Norwich, passed away Saturday, Jan.19, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Cortland on June 4, 1928 the son of Harley and Myrtle Timmerman Richer. He grew up in the South Otselic area and was a graduate of the local high school. A United States Marine, Bob served his country just after World War II. He had been employed by Victory Markets for 38 years as one of the company’s truck drivers and was a proud member of the Teamsters.
Bob enjoyed his s..
Frank Burdick
Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
COLUMBUS – Frank Allan Burdick, Professor Emeritus of History at SUNY Cortland, died at Groton Nursing Home, Groton, on Jan. 19, 2013.
He was born in Brooklyn on Feb. 21, 1933 to Frank A. and Marie Connor Burdick, but was raised by foster parents “Floyd and Ethel Sholes” on a farm in Columbus. He graduated from New Berlin Central School, and was a Korean War veteran. After serving in the Army he attended SUNY Albany where he received an BA and MA degree in history. He then taught for four years at Liverpool High School in Liverpoo..
Drusilla Losee
Published on: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SHERBURNE – Drusilla E. “Duke” Losee, 78, of Shawler Brook Road, went to Heaven to join her husband on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after losing her fight with Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer and T-Cell Lymphoma
She was born March 4, 1934 in Rock City, IL, a daughter of Frank and Marybell Hitchner Mueller. At the age of 9, she moved from Rock City to the South Hamilton area and received her education at the Sherburne school. On June 25, 1954, Drusilla married Raymond W. Losee, Jr. in Sherburne. He predeceased her on Nov. 7, 1988.
“Duke” h..
Robert Richer
Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
NORWICH – Robert C. Richer, 84, of Norwich, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service for Bob will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 26 fom the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Very Rev. Charles Taylor, Episcopal Clergy, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the North Norwich Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
A complete obituary for Bob will be published in the Wednesday editi..
Robert Bennett
Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
EARLVILLE – Robert E. “Bob” Bennett, Sr., 76, of County Rd. 14, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at the Cornerstone Hospice, Tavares, Fla.
He was born Oct. 1, 1936 in Earlville, a son of Henry Max and Helen Horton Bennett and was a graduate of Earlville High School. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. On June 13, 1959, Robert married Beverly Bridge in Madison. Bob had worked for Amphenol, formerly Bendix, in Sidney until his retirement. For several years, Bob and Bever..
Colleen Chesney
Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
TRENTON, N.J. – Colleen Marie Chesney passed away on Jan. 15, 2013 at the age of 45, losing her battle with cancer. Born on April 17, 1967, Colleen originated from Trenton, New Jersey and resided mainly in upstate New York.
Colleen is lovingly remembered by: her Mother Kathleen Chesney, grandmother Joyce McCormack, her children Meghan Chesney and her partner Autumn Rumsey, Melissa Chesney, her siblings Laura Abbasi and her husband Mohammad, Charles Chesney and his wife Joy, her grandson Isaac Rumsey-Mattern, as well as aunts, uncles, several..
Lewis Buell
Published on: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
SHERBURNE – Lewis M. Buell, 53, of State Highway 12, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at his home.
He was born June 29, 1959 in Hamilton, a son of Emerson H. and Barbara Bice Buell and received his education in Hamilton schools. On Dec. 24, 1983, Lewis married Michelle L. Morgan in Hamilton. Lew was an energetic and motivated guy who had owned and operated Lew’s Auto Repair and Tow Service. He was a mechanic at Den Kelly’s auto dealership in Hamilton, and worked at Colgate University at one time. Most recently, he also operated L & A ..
Julian Taranto
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Julian J. Taranto, 87, of Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at Ellis Hospital.
He was born in Norwich, the son of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Taranto. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946. Upon his return from active duty, Julian received a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from St. Bonaventure College. He later went into business and was the owner of various convenience stores, including Taranto’s IGA in Norwich and Convenient Food Mart in Schenectady. Ju..
Mayfred Plesniarski
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
HAMILTON – Mayfred “John” Plesniarski, 87, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Hamilton.
Surviving are his wife, Judy; son, Jim (Betty), daughters, Penny (Paul) Brennan, Cindy (Terry) Feloney; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton.
Spring interment with military honors will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home..
Lewis Buell
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
SHERBURNE – Lewis M. Buell, 53, of Sherburne, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at his home. Friends are invited and may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in the spring in the Sherburne Quarter Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s paper.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...
Beverley Houck
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
GUILFORD – Beverley Anne Houck, 70, of Guilford passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
She was born Oct. 30, 1942, daughter of the late John and Jennie (Wayman) Burt in East Guilford.
Beverley married Edwin Lee Houck on July 29, 1961 in Plasterville.
She worked many places over the years including Norwich Pharmaceutical, Norwich Shoe Factory, TACO in Sherburne and retired from Mead Westvaco in Sidney.
Beverley loved nature; she enjoyed watching and feeding her birds. She was especiall..
Martha Brown
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
COLUMBUS – Martha (Dolly) Rose Brown, 74, of the Town of Columbus, passed away on Jan. 18, 2013 at her home.
Dolly was born on Dec. 14, 1938 in the Town of Butternuts, the daughter of Charles & Florence (Davis) Ray. Her childhood was spent in the Monticello and Richfield areas. On Dec. 3, 1966 she married her husband of 46 years, Louis Brown, who survives her. She was a family care provider at her home for 20 years. Dolly was the matriarch of the family and will be missed by all.
Dolly is survived by her children: Shirley & Keith Win..
Ruth Breslin
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
NORWICH – Ruth V. Breslin, 91, formerly of Norwich and most recently of South New Berlin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Jan. 17, 2013 at the home of her daughter, Elaine Boise, in South New Berlin.
Ruth was born Nov.30, 1921 in No. Stratford, NH the daughter of Merton and Beatrice Johnston Phillips. At a young age, she moved with her family to the Norwich area where she grew up and attended the Norwich schools and was a 1940 graduate of the Norwich High School. For many years, Ruth was a successful and award ..
Robert Potter
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
NORWICH – Robert Potter, 76, formerly of New Berlin and most recently of Norwich, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Bob was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Norwich, the son of Robert and Pearl Blair Potter. He attended the Norwich schools and following his education entered the United States Army. Bob served his country during the Korean War from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He made his home in the New Berlin area where he operated a fruit stand and also had operated flea markets at the Che..
Jackie Hallenbeck
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
NORWICH – Jackie Hallenbeck, 40, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, Jan. 19, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Jackie was born in Norwich on Oct. 2, 1972, the daughter of John Miner and Nancy Leonard Miner. She was graduate of the Norwich High School and also had attended college. Jackie had worked for CWS and in the fabric department of Wal-Mart.
Jackie is survived by her daughter Shyana Hallenbeck; her grandson Zane Nutter; her mother Nancy Miner, all of Norwich, and her father, John Miner ..
Mary Simcoe
Published on: Monday, January 21, 2013
NORWICH – Mary Grace Ritchie Simcoe, 94, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 25, 2012, at her home in New York City.
Mary was born an eighth generation Scotch-Irish American in Roan Mountain, Carter County, Tennessee, on Sept. 5, 1918, the daughter of James Ruble and Laura Esther (Crowe) Ritchie. Her ancestors included the Overmountain Men, who helped America achieve independence in the Revolutionary War. Her grandfather, James Polk Ritchie, fought for the Union in the Civil War, after which he returned to farming. Her father left farming t..
Ralph Elam
Published on: Friday, January 18, 2013
NORTH NORWICH – Ralph “Rick” Elam, 68, of North Norwich, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 18, 2013, with his wife Susan (Kowsky) by his side.
Arrangements are under the care of Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford. A complete obituary will appear in The Evening Sun next week. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Robert Potter
Published on: Friday, January 18, 2013
NORWICH – A funeral service for Robert Potter, who passed away on Sunday, Jan.13, 2013, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11.
A complete obituary for Bob will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun...
Reed Crawford
Published on: Friday, January 18, 2013
NORWICH – R. Reed Crawford, 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
Born in Norwich on March 15, 1930, Reed was the son of Ralph and Hilda (Johnson) Crawford. He grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School in 1948. Reed then graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University in January of 1952. Following his education, he served as a supply sergeant with the U.S. Army security Agencies 329 Communication Reconnaissance Company in the Kumwau..
Debra Brainard
Published on: Thursday, January 17, 2013
GREENE – Debra Ann Brainard, 59, of Greene, passed away at home on Jan. 15, 2013.
A memorial service will be held at Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, with the Rev. Allen Lang of the United Church of Oxford officiating. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
John Day
Published on: Thursday, January 17, 2013
SHERBURNE – John C. Day, Jr., 74, of Chapel St., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at his home.
He was born Feb. 2, 1938 in the Town of Lebanon, a son of John C., Sr. and Ethel E. Widger Day and received his education in local schools. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. On July 5, 1964, he married RosaAnna Giaquinto in Sherburne. She predeceased him on Jan. 23, 2012. John had been a foreman at T.A.C.O. in Sherburne and then worked for Agway in Sherburne and Sangerfield for 27 years until his retirement. Following that..
Richard Gillespie
Published on: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
NORWICH – Richard William Gillespie (Dick), 82 years of age, went home to be with the Lord and to join his wife Lola in heaven for all eternity on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Dick passed away in his home surrounded by family and close friends.
Dick graduated from Waterford High School, in 1947 and went into the U.S. Navy from 1948 until 1953 and was a Korean War veteran. Dick married Viola Gooley of Mechanicville on Feb. 4, 1951 in Waterford.
For many years Dick was an entrepreneur, owning many businesses ..
Carl Berry
Published on: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
NORWICH – Carl L. Berry, 89, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2013 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Carl was born on June 3, 1923 in Norwich the son of Charles H. and Lucy Bosworth Berry Sr. He grew up in Norwich where he attended and graduated from the Norwich High School. Soon after his graduation, Carl was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theatre until his honorable discharge. Returning home from the service to his country, Carl..
William Kaessinger
Published on: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
NORWICH – William A. ( “Bill”) Kaessinger, 79, of Doing Road, passed away on Jan. 11, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Pinotti-Kaessinger. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...
Albert Cahill
Published on: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
OXFORD – Albert J. Cahill, 66, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, surrounded by those who dearly loved him. He was born on Dec. 18, 1946 in Paterson, N.J., a son of the late Albert and Ida (Smith) Cahill.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra (Horner) Cahill; his children Jimmy (Lissette) Cahill, Theresa Cahill, Tammy (Andrew) Pier, Tracy Cahill, Jackie (Michael) Gregory, and Tanya (Richard) Hunter; as well as his brother Gilbert (Marilyn) Cahill, his sister Dorothy (Carlos) Torres, and his si..
Ellen Magistro
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
NORWICH – Ellen J. Magistro, 86, of Norwich, passed away on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich on Dec. 30, 1926, Ellen was the daughter of Charles E. and Margaret (Condon) Diefenbacher. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1946 and then worked for the phone company in Norwich for many years, beginning with C&U and retiring in 1986 from Verizon. Following her retirement, she spent several winters in Florida with her husband, Anthony.
Ellen was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church ..
Donald Keator
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
NORWICH – Donald Keator, 88, of Norwich, passed away Jan. 12 , 2013 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Don was born June 17, 1924 in Olive Bridge, the son of Harry and Irene Keator. His father died when Don was young, leaving him with the responsibility of daily chores on the family farm. Shortly thereafter, Don joined the U.S. Marine Corps and became Private First Class. He served in the Pacific Theaters of Operation with the 4th Marine Division, F Company, 4th Battalion, seeing combat on Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. After d..
Albert Cahill
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
OXFORD – Albert J. Cahill, 66, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 12, 2013. A memorial service will be held at Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford, at noon on Wednesday. A complete obituary with additional service details will appear in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Richard Gillespie
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
NORWICH – Richard W. Gillespie, 82, of Norwich, went home to be with his Lord Sunday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2013, at his home in Norwich.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. from the Broad Street United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
A complete obituary for Dick will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Carl Berry
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
NORWICH – Carl Berry, 89, of Norwich and former resident of Sherburne, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan.18, at 10:30 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.
A complete obituary for Carl will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Robert Potter
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
NORWICH – Robert Potter, 76, formerly of New Berlin and most recently of Norwich, passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2013, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements for Bob are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Mabel Stagaman
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
SHERBURNE – Mabel Charlotte (Mueller) Stagaman, 83, of Sherburne, passed away Jan. 11, 2013 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich.
She was born at home in Rock City, IL, on Sept. 16, 1929. Mabel was the first born of 14 children. Mabel married William F. Stagaman in 1948 in the South Hamilton Church, Earlville. She worked at Utica knitting for 6 ½ years, Chenango Memorial Hospital 2 ½ years, Standard Brands/Chenango Pet Foods 25 years, and Norwich Eaton/Proctor & Gamble from which she retired in 1991. Mabel moved to Laurel ..
Charles Myers
Published on: Monday, January 14, 2013
NORWICH – Charles R. (Charlie) Myers Sr., 90, a longtime Norwich resident, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 10, 2013, at the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
Charlie was born in Utica on Sept. 15, 1922, the son of John A. and Elizabeth Day Myers. He moved to the Norwich area at an early age and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. A veteran of World War II, Charlie served his country from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. A highly decorated veteran he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Air Meda..
Gladys Austin
Published on: Friday, January 11, 2013
NORWICH – Gladys Benson Austin, 98, of Chenango Valley Apts., Fair Street, Norwich, formerly of New Berlin passed away on Jan. 9, 2013 at her home.
Gladys was born on Feb. 16, 1914 in the town of New Berlin, the daughter of Manfred & Annie (Olson) Benson. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin, where she was a graduate of New Berlin High School.
On Sept. 7, 1932 she married Lewis N. Austin, who predeceased her on Nov. 15, 1990.
Gladys worked as a caterer and cook for the Deer Path Restaurant. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Chu..
Charles Myers
Published on: Friday, January 11, 2013
NORWICH – Charles R. Myers Sr., 90, a longtime Norwich resident, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 10, 2013, at the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. from St. Barthlomew’s Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph A. Bove, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.
A complete obituary for Charles will be published in the Monday ..
Mildred Auwarter
Published on: Thursday, January 10, 2013
SMITHVILLE – Mildred Hill Auwarter, 87, of Smithville, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick A. Auwarter; sister, Inez Pollard; and brother, Clifford Hill. She is survived by son, Brian Auwarter, two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Patricia and Terry Hale, Polly and Corey Wolford; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Milly graduated from Greene Central School and attended Antioch College and Binghamton University. She was employed at the Green..
Julia Barnes
Published on: Thursday, January 10, 2013
NORWICH – Julia Barnes, 93, a life long Norwich resident, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Ellis Hospital of Schenectady.
Born in Norwich on Oct. 8, 1919, Julia was the daughter of Leo and Beaulah Reynolds Cook. She spent her entire life in Norwich and on Aug. 19, 1939 in Norwich she married Paris D. Barnes Jr., who passed away July 27, 1989. Over the years, Julia had owned and operated her own beauty shop and worked with her husband in the operation of their business Norwich Collection Service. She will best be..
Aileen Brauer
Published on: Thursday, January 10, 2013
OXFORD – Aileen Brauer, 83, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 22, 1929 in New York City, Aileen was the daughter of Barnet and Gertrude Brauer Ballew. She spent most of her life in the New York City area. While living in New York she was employed as an auditor for the Home Life Ins. Co., now know as Phoenix Life, and moved to this area 20 years ago.
Aileen is survived by her very close and dear friends Grace Gesslein of Oxford and Bob Gesslein also of Oxford as well ..
Hilda Herman
Published on: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
NORWICH – Hilda L. Herman, 87, formerly of Norwich, died on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012.
Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Hilda arrived in the United States in 1939. She lived in New York City before meeting her loving husband, Kenneth, who predeceased her. Together they moved to South New Berlin where they spent many years of happiness living on their dairy farm, and then in their Norwich home. Hilda was an avid gardener and enjoyed baking, playing bridge, baby-sitting and swimming at the Norwich YMCA. She shared her love of life with many fri..
Francis Ring
Published on: Tuesday, January 8, 2013
NORWICH – Francis David Ring, 95, of Kodak, Tennessee, and formerly of Norwich, passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2013, at the home of his daughter.
Born July 6, 1917, the son of William and Ruby Ring, he lived his early years in the Preston area. In the 1950s he sold and repaired vehicles as owner of “Rings Used Car” in Kirk (near North Pharsalia). He also at the same time, worked for a period of 29 years as a first class Mechanic for N.Y.S. Electric & Gas. He also worked part time for Ken Guinn Contracting.
In 1969, most of the fa..
Marianne Price
Published on: Tuesday, January 8, 2013
McDONOUGH – Marianne Price, 51, of Lexington, Ky., passed away Jan. 6, 2013 at her home after a long illness. Marianne was raised in McDonough and attended Oxford Central School. She was predeceased by her father, Hawley D.Northrup Jr. She is survived by her mother, Pearl Northrup; sons Jordan and Trevor of Lexington, Ky; two brothers, Steve and Pam Northrup Greene, Randy and Linda Northrup of McDonough; special sister Debra Hornbeck and family of Stamford; several nieces and her aunts and uncles in Minnesota.
No services will be held..
John Post
Published on: Tuesday, January 8, 2013
SHERBURNE – John N. Post, 64, of Maltzan-Sheridan Rd., passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital RHCF, Norwich,
He was born Sept. 22, 1948 in Sherburne, a son of the late Nelson and Dorothy Hill Post and received his education in Sherburne schools. John was a dairy farmer on the family farm his entire life. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his companion of over 45 years, Louella V. Nelson; a sister, Eunice Collins of Sherburne; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Shirley Post,..
Frederick Jenne
Published on: Tuesday, January 8, 2013
HAMILTON – Frederick C. Jenne, 81, of River Road, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.
He was born May 29, 1931 in Morrisville, a son of Merton and Kathleen Knefley Jenne. He was a graduate of Earlville High School and attended the Utica School of Commerce. Fred was a dairy farmer most of his life and in later years he raised and showed goats until his retirement in 1988. He also provided transportation for his Amish neighbors whenever it was needed.
Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mary ..
Walter Mcintosh
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
NORWICH – Walter L. McIntosh, 73, of King Settlement Road, passed away on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at his residence with his friend and partner by his side.
Born Dec. 8, 1939, in Franklin, Walter was the son of Ralph W. and Catherine (Rowell) McIntosh. After graduating high school, Walter earned an associate’s degree from SUNY Delhi. Walter also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged in July 1969. For 40 years of his working life, he worked for Kraft Foods in Edmeston, and as a manager Walter earned numer..
Virginia Drake
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
NORWICH – Virginia H. “Ginny” Drake, 89, formerly of Canasawacta Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich, Ginny was the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Finigan) Hawley. She was raised by her grandfather, Michael Finigan along with her mother, Mary. Ginny was a 1941 graduate of Norwich High School and received her Registered Nursing degree in 1944 from the Syracuse Memorial School of Nursing. Ginny began her career at Troy, NY Hospita..
Edmund Busch
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
NEW BERLIN – Edmund L Busch, 96, of New Berlin, died peacefully at the Chase Nursing Home in New Berlin with his family at his side on Jan. 5, 2013. He was born on Jan. 20, 1916 in Newark, New Jersey son of Lewis and Marie (Willinghouse) Busch.
Edmund spent his childhood in Nutley, New Jersey where he attended local schools.
He married Ora Gould on April 18, 1937 in Sherburne. She passed away on March 19, 2002. He worked in the maintenance department of The Norwich Eaton Pharmaceutical Company in Norwich.
He is survived by hi..
Ethel Turner
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
PITTSFIELD – Ethel LaTourette Turner, affectionately known as “Grandma Great,” 95, of Pittsfield, passed away on Jan. 4, 2013 at her home.
Ethel was born on March 26, 1917 at the LaTourette Homestead in Trout Creek, the daughter of Reed & Agnes (Millen) LaTourette Sr.
She attended Jackson District School which was located on her family’s homestead. During her first year at Deposit High School, she boarded in Deposit. In the following years she rode “Sherm’s” school bus to Deposit every day and always remarked that Sherm Wi..
Dorothy Vanderwarker
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
NORWICH – Dorothy VanDerwarker, 71, a life long resident of the Norwich and Oxford areas, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 3, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born on July 29, 1941 in Norwich, the daughter of Charles and Sarah Coye Mowers. She grew up on the family farm in Oxford, where she attended the local schools. Most of her adult life was spent in Norwich, where she could often be seen walking with her husband Frank.
Dorothy is survived by her son Richard VanDerwarker and his wife Cindy of Norwich; her step..
George sarpriacone
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – George Joseph Sarpriacone Sr., 88, of South New Berlin and New Berlin, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
George was born on April 24, 1924 in Jamaica, NY the son of Luigi and Anna Garafolo Sarpriacone. He grew up in Jamaica where he attended the local schools. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during World War II from May of 1943 until his honorable discharge in January of 1946. While in the Army George served in Northern Franc..
Harold Curnalia
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
NORWICH – Harold W. Curnalia, 93, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Jan. 3, 2013 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Harold was the son of William J. and Elnora (Cook) Curnalia. He was born and raised in the Norwich area and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the European Theater of Operations with the 8th Air Force at Bushy Park, England with General Eisenhower, Quartermaster Section.
While stationed in England, Harold met and married his English war bride, Brenda E. (Debus) Curnalia. They were ..
James Avolio
Published on: Monday, January 7, 2013
NEW BERLIN – James A. Avolio Jr., 77, of New Berlin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at his home in New Berlin.
Jim was born on Dec. 12, 1935 in Paterson, N.J., the son of James and Helen Schaediger Avolio. He grew up in the Paterson area and in May of 1953 entered the United States Air Force, serving his country until his honorable discharge in May of 1961. While serving his country, Jim met Mavis Gurr. Jim and Mavis were married on March 23, 1957 in Kent, England and in April of 1957, they returned to the United States. In 1972..
James Avolio
Published on: Friday, January 4, 2013
NEW BERLIN – James A. Avolio, 77, of New Berlin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2013, at his home in New Berlin.
There will be no formal services or calling hours at this time.
A complete obituary for Jim will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Dorothy Vanderwarker
Published on: Friday, January 4, 2013
NORWICH – Dorothy VanDerwarker, 71, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 3, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Earlville, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.
A complete obituary for Dorothy..
Marian Morgan
Published on: Friday, January 4, 2013
EARLVILLE – Marian L. Morgan, 92, of West Main St., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
She was born Jan. 21, 1920 in Poolville, a daughter of Ernest and Iva Hazard Close and was a 1939 graduate of Earlville High School. On May 19, 1940, Marian married William R. Morgan in Earlville. He predeceased her on Feb. 7, 1980. Marian had worked for Dr. Drazek, DVM in Earlville and the Colgate American Management Association in Hamilton. She had also been a housekeeper for several area families.
Marian was ..
Thomas Lane
Published on: Thursday, January 3, 2013
SHERBURNE – Thomas William Lane Jr. (Nov. 16, 1961 – Dec. 31, 2012) died at home in Sherburne. Born at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, he grew up in Watertown, CT, and later Norfolk, CT. Mr. Lane graduated Northwestern Regional High School in Winsted, CT, in 1979 and was selected as a Merit Scholar by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. He received a B.A. in Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, in 1983 and later worked toward an M.S. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He began hi..
Thomas Mcclay
Published on: Thursday, January 3, 2013
BEAUFORT, SC – MGYSGT Thomas F. McClay, 81, widower of Laura Ann McClay, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at his residence in Beaufort, SC.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Anderson Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mr. McClay was born on Dec. 27, 1931 in Ellenville, NY. He is the son of the late John McClay and Jessie Smith McClay and was a graduate of Ellenville High School, Ellenville, NY in 1949.
Thomas jo..
Casey Decker
Published on: Wednesday, January 2, 2013
NORWICH – Casey R. Decker, 31, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 as the result of a car accident in her favorite possession, her Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Born Nov. 16, 1981 in Norwich, Casey was the daughter of Willard J. “Bill” and Gloria (Scott) “Scottie” Decker. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 2000 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT. Casey furthered her education at Morrisville College, receiving her Certified Nu..