Obituaries


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Lavona Canova

Published on: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Lavona A. Canova, 70 of Greene passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

John Russell Manwarren

Published on: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
John Russell Manwarren (Johnny) passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, January 19th at his home on Springvale Rd. in the town of Norwich. Born on July 21st 1981, Johnny was a lifelong resident of Norwich and Chenango County. He attended Norwich school where he met the love of his life, Tiffany Blair Brown. The two were inseperable with a love that will last for eternity. They were married on September 27th 2003 at his father’s home in Beaver Meadow. On October 28th 2000, Tiffany gave birth to their son, Chance. Johnny was always high ..

Timothy J. Donnelly

Published on: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Timothy J. Donnelly (Tim), 59, of Plymouth and a lifelong resident of the Plymouth and Norwich area passed away Friday morning, January 26, 2018, at the Strong Hospital in Rochester with his wife and daughters by his side. Tim was born on January 26, 1959 in Norwich the son of Frederick and Mildred (Murray) Donnelly. He attended the Norwich schools and was a 1977 graduate of the Norwich High School. He began his working career with his dad in the operation of Bush & Donnelly Car Sales and Repair. Continuing on in the automotive area he ..

Elizabeth F. Jackson

Published on: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Elizabeth F. Jackson, 90 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on January 27, 2018 in New Berlin, NY. Elizabeth was born on July 11, 1927 in Neu Isenburgh, Germany the daughter of Wilhelm & Marie Magdlina (Vogal) Sahlfeld. Her childhood was spent in Germany where she was a high school graduate. On November 16, 1947 she married Leonard Jackson in Neu Isenburg. Leonard predeceased her in June of 1992. She was employed by Kraft Foods of New Berlin, NY and the Norwich Shoe Company. Elizabeth is survived by her son; John William Jackson..

Lisa M. Ackerson-lester

Published on: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Lisa M. Ackerson- Lester, 63, of Norwich passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 24, 2018, at the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City following a battle with Multiple Myeloma. Lisa was born on March 12, 1954 in Johnson City the daughter of Kenneth and Janice (Fuller) Ackerson. She grew up in the small town of Guilford where she attended and graduated from the Guilford school. Following her graduation Lisa pursued a career in the nursing field where she earned a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Following her graduation fr..

Kimberlea Anne Willow

Published on: Friday, January 26, 2018
Kimberlea Anne Willow (Schipper, Morrell, Perez), 56, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on January 24, 2018. She was a beautiful and beloved soul who will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. Kim was predeceased by her brother, William Morrell, and is survived by her wife Nancy, children Dallas Perez (Kristi) and Alexis Yerton (Cameron), grandson Paxton Perez, mother Sandra Morrell, father William Schipper (Linda), step-father Herb Morrell (Shirley), sister Serena McIntyre (Michael), niece Alicia Nel..

Shirley Bernadine Ross

Published on: Thursday, January 25, 2018
Shirley Bernadine Ross, 81, of Mt. Upton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. Shirley was born on August 19, 1936 in Loweville, NY, one of nine children of Robert and Lu Lu (Satterly) Norton. On October 9, 1954, she was married to Raymond D. Ross at the Presbyterian Church in Rome, NY. They shared 52 years of marriage before he predeceased her in 2006. In 1975, Shirley began her career at Amphenol Corp. in Sidney. When she retired in December 2001, she was working in shipping, w..

Darlene Y. Daios

Published on: Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Darlene Y. Daios, 57 yrs. old of West Edmeston, NY passed away on January 22, 2018 at her home. Darlene was born on September 24, 1960 in Warwick, NY the daughter of Daniel Daios and Eileen Daios Crover. Darlene was a very warm & caring person who was always the first to reach out to those in need and was a great contributor for children living with cancer. She had a great love of animals and enjoyed flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops, Ebay & bottle digging and fishing. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for her quick ..

Miles Leonard Nichols

Published on: Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Miles Leonard Nichols, 43, of McDonough, passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born on October 9, 1974 in Oneonta, NY, Miles was the son of Eugene and Muriel (Linger) Nichols. Miles grew up in New Berlin, where he attended school. Following his education, he worked as a telecommunications installer. Miles relocated to California but later returned and settled in McDonough. Miles loved life and all it had to offer. In his short amount of life, Miles made the most of it a..

John R. Manwarren

Published on: Wednesday, January 24, 2018
John R. Manwarren, 36, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 19. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements have been entrusted to R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich...

John D. Schell

Published on: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
John D. Schell, 83, of Earlville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born October 6, 1943 in Theresa, NY, a son of John and Myrtle Dingman Schell. John received his Associate Degree in dairy technology from Canton Agricultural and Technical Institute. On August 11, 1957, John married Nancy Dennen in Sacketts Harbor, NY. John was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served as a cryptographer from 1957 to 1959. Prior to being drafted, John had been a milk tester for Dairymen’s League in Vernon,..

Thomas L. Cleary

Published on: Monday, January 22, 2018
Thomas L. Cleary, 83, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sherburne, N.Y. on January 17, 2018. Tom was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1935, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Cleary. He was predeceased by his brother Daniel Cleary and his sister Jane (Cleary) Murry. Tom is survived by his sister Mary (Cleary) Clark and family. He is also survived by the mother of his children Joan (McHugh) Cleary and their nine children: Thomas and Angela Cleary, Bob Cleary, Kevin and Ellen Cleary, Bill and Joann Cleary, Kathy and Carlos Gutierrez, Linda and..

Marjorie S. "marge" Horovitz

Published on: Monday, January 22, 2018
Marjorie S. “Marge” Horovitz, 90, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at her home. Born on July 7, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, Marge was the daughter of Alvin and Bessie (Greenwald) Schwarz, and was a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School. On June 14, 1953, in Pittsburgh, she married Herbert Horovitz. Together they would spend 39 wonderful years of marriage together before his death on November 25, 1992. With her husband, Marge moved to Norwich in 1964 where Herbert assumed a position at The Norwich Pha..

Yvonne S. Titus

Published on: Monday, January 22, 2018
Yvonne S. Titus, 88, longtime Norwich resident and an integral part of Titus Plumbing and Heating passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her home. Yvonne was born on November 7, 1929 in Coventry the daughter of Clyde and Olga (Dewitt) McLain. She attended the one room school house in Coventry and later attended/graduated from the Greene Central school. On June 12, 1948 she married Kenneth Titus Sr., who passed away January 23, 1992. Yvonne was a very (behind the scenes) important part of the business for 40 plus years. She kept the boys in..

Robert L. Slater

Published on: Monday, January 22, 2018
Robert L. Slater, 86, formerly of County Rt. 29, Norwich went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Valdese, NC with family by his side. Robert attended school in Norwich before joining the United States Air Force in April of 1952 where he served his country until his honorable discharge on 1956. He was employed by GLA and its successor’s from 1959 until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed many years camping at Oneida Lake and wintering in Florida. His hobbies were fishing, camping, cards, woodworking and tra..

Marjorie Horovitz

Published on: Friday, January 19, 2018
Marjorie “Marge” Horovitz, 90, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at her home. Services will be held at the Jewish Center of Norwich and are currently pending. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Wilson Funeral Home. For service details and to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.wilsonfh.com...

Lenore Mae Crandall

Published on: Friday, January 19, 2018
Lenore Mae Crandall, 91, a 50 plus year resident of Bainbridge passed away Wednesday morning, January 17, 2018, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich. Lenore was born on October 19, 1926 in Johnson City, NY the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Decker) Adams. She grew up in Norwich and spent her High School years in Johnson City graduating from Johnson City High School in 1944. On March 16, 1946 she married Dennison R. Crandall in Norwich, New York and was his devoted wife until his passing in June 2003. She worked for a brief pe..

Thomas L. Cleary

Published on: Friday, January 19, 2018
Thomas L. Cleary, 83, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sherburne, N.Y. on January 17, 2018. Tom was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1935, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Cleary. He was predeceased by his brother Daniel Cleary and his sister Jane (Cleary) Murry. Tom is survived by his sister Mary (Cleary) Clark and family. He is also survived by the mother of his children Joan (McHugh) Cleary and their nine children: Thomas and Angela Cleary, Bob Cleary, Kevin and Ellen Cleary, Bill and Joann Cleary, Kathy and Carlos Gutierrez, Linda and..

Joan A. Hollenbeck

Published on: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Joan A. Hollenbeck, 83, of Bainbridge passed away on Monday January 16, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ford, New Jersey to the late Albert and Anna McCallen. She will be remembered as someone who loved her family and was a good mother to her children. Joan also loved travelling and taking day trips to New Jersey or Connecticut. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed ceramics and crocheting. Joan is survived by her best friend and companion of 43 years, Gerald Hollenbeck; her children, Terri and Lenny Montuori, Toni Astalos, J..

Yvonne Titus

Published on: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Yvonne Titus, 88, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 13, 2018, at her home. Funeral arrangements for Yvonne are pending and will be announced when available. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Robert L. Slater

Published on: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Robert L. Slater, 86, formerly of County Rt. 29, Norwich went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Valdese, NC with family by his side. Robert attended school in Norwich before joining the United States Air Force in April of 1952 where he served his country until his honorable discharge on 1956. He was employed by GLA and its successor’s from 1959 until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed many years camping at Oneida Lake and wintering in Florida. His hobbies were fishing, camping, cards, woodworki..

Augustine Zieno

Published on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Augustine B. “Augie” Zieno, 84, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Valley View Nursing Home. Born on October 1, 1933, in Norwich, Augie was the son of Thomas and Frances (Lauricella) Zieno. After graduating from Norwich High School, Augie completed some college work at Michigan State University and Binghamton University. He then served in the U.S. Army, and was a language instructor stationed in Germany, being fluent in both German and Italian. Prior to his service to our country, Augie began working at Th..

Richaed A. Melloy, Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Richard (Rick) A. Melloy, Jr., 69, of Norwich passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Rick was born on February 24, 1948 in Bethlehem, PA the son of Richard (Dick) A. and Janet (Williamson) Melloy, Sr. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1966 graduate of the Norwich High School. Rick had owned and operated the Sherburne Inn, worked for Compass Food Service out of Albany, had dabbled in car sales and most recently worked part time at Denny’s Liquor Store. Rick is survived by his..

Phyllis R. Webb

Published on: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Phyllis R. Webb, 84 of Mt. Upton passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. She was born July 26, 1933, daughter of the late Ray and Mary (Beach) Smith in Mt. Upton. Phyllis graduated valedictorian from Mt. Upton Schools and later married Tracy Webb. For over 40 years she worked at The Olde Mill Restaurant in Mt. Upton and for over 10 years at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. Phyllis was also a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary in Norwich. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years..

Helena Fitzgerald Ryan

Published on: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Helena Fitzgerald Ryan, a lifelong resident of Oxford, New York, passed away peacefully on January 14th at the age of 88. Born on February 1, 1929, Helena was a deeply devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married her husband G. Richard Ryan on June 24, 1950. She worked on the family dairy farm her entire life, and would often describe herself, as “just an old farmer.” She worked for the Chenango County Board of Elections, was a hearing attendant at the Chenango County Courthouse, a clerk at ..

Augustine Zieno

Published on: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Augustine “Augie” Zieno, 84, of Norwich, died early morning on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich following an illness. Funeral arrangements are currently pending with the Wilson Funeral Home and will be published when they are available.​ To leave the family a message of condolence or for service details, please visit the funeral home website at www.wilsonfh.com...

James E. Doughty

Published on: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
James E. Doughty, 93 of Greene passed away on January 13, 2018 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford. He was born on January 31, 1924 in Jeffersonville, NY a son of the late Frank and Caroline (Hobart) Doughty. He was predeceased by a daughter Susan (Brown) Lewis. On May 16, 1964 he married Beverly Lashway Brown, who survives. Besides his devoted and loving wife, Beverly, he is survived by his children; Charles and Sharon Brown of Greene, Arthur and Darlene Brown of Burlington, NC, Joanne (Brown) and Steve Kasmarcik of Windsor, Donald and Linda ..

Ethel Clara Hoke

Published on: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Ethel Clara Hoke, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Ethel was born on February 3, 1937 in Lebanon, NY, one of nine children of the late John C. Day, Sr. and Ethel (Widger) Day. She graduated from Sherburne-Earlville High School. On January 12, 1957, she was married to Howard D. Hoke in the Mt. Upton Baptist Church. They just celebrated their 61st anniversary last week. Ethel was a longtime employee of the US Postal Service; she enjoyed her job and her co-workers immensely. She loved helping oth..

Christopher S. Landon

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Christopher S. Landon, 51, of Greene, beloved husband, father and grandfather is now at peace. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Miles Nichols

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Miles Nichols, of McDonough, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. The husband of Lori Olsen, and father of three, Miles was 43 years old. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com...

Sheila M. Mayer

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Sheila M. Sullivan Mayer, 93, entered eternal life Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Sheila was born in Mechanicville and had lived in Ravena since 1949. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes Sullivan. In 1984 Sheila retired after 38 years of service with NY Telephone Co. She was a communicant of The Church of St. Patrick in Ravena. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Don) Salhoff of Delmar and Nancy (John) Ritzel of Norwich; grandchildren, Stephen (Andrea) Salhoff, Kevin (Andrea) Salhoff and Laura (Rob) Bauer, Kate (Tim) ..

Robert N. Endries

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Robert N. Endries, 81, of Newtown, PA , died on January 9, 2018. Born in Edmeston, NY, Bob moved with his family to Norwich, NY, graduating from Norwich High School in 1954. He was active in varsity football and track and field, as well as the concert band and marching band. He held the Norwich High School shot put record for many years and, along with his undefeated 1952 football team, was inducted into the Norwich High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Bob maintained a great interest in and affection for Norwich, where he availed him..

Stephen L. Reese

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Stephen L. Reese died unexpectedly on January 6, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica , NY. He was born on April 8, 1939 in Norwich, NY, the son of Kenneth Reese and Bernice Wilber Reese Wygant. He graduated from Sherburne High School and attended Cortland State College. He became an ordained minister in 1963. Stephen was currently serving as Senior Pastor at the Columbus Community Church, Columbus, NY, a position he has held since 1982. Survivors include his partner, Louis T. Haddad of Leonardsville, daughters, Betsey Baio, New ..

Reynolds W. Smith

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Reynolds W. Smith, 94, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at home. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home 23 N. Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Benjamin Patrick Intres

Published on: Monday, January 15, 2018
Calling hours: Please know that the calling hours for Benjamin P. Intres will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home, and a time for sharing memories of Ben will take place immediately thereafter...

Benjamin Patrick Intres

Published on: Friday, January 12, 2018
Benjamin Patrick Intres, 30, of Cocoa, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Ben was born on June 24, 1987, in Panama City, Panama, to mother Cynthia (Cole) Brown and father Charles Intres. He is survived by his daughter, Izabella, brother William Intres, step-father William Brown, step-brothers Anthony Brown, Gage Brown, Jacob Brown, step-mother Jenny Intres, step-brothers Lucas McClure and Caleb McClure, step-sisters Shelly McClure and Tori Davies, grandmother Catherine Wehrli, step-grandmother Colleen Brown, and several ..

Joan M. Foster

Published on: Friday, January 12, 2018
Joan M. Foster, 76, of Norwich passed away Wednesday morning, January 10, 2018, at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital. Joan was born in Laurens on November 29, 1941 where she grew up and attended the local school. Throughout the years Joan has made her home in Mt. Upton and Norwich where she was a stay at home mom to raise her family. Joan is survived by her children; Nancy (Dave) Culver of Port Crane, Daniel Silliman, Gerald (Betsey) Gilbert of Rocky Mount, NC, Richard Gilbert of NY, James Gilbert of..

Rethia Mae Green

Published on: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Rethia Mae Green age 84 passed away at Reid Hospital peacefully in her sleep on October 21, 2017 following a traumatic accident. Rethia was born November 5, 1932 to Carl and Harriet Bush in East Pharsalia, New York. Rethia was a perfect shot with a gun and loved to go hunting with her father. She was a fantastic dancer and lounge singer at Fred’s Inn in Norwich, NY that was a popular hot spot for the elite and still is in operation today down on Route 12. She was a great ice skater and used to perform shows in town at East Side Park in Norw..

Cheryl Ann Smith Crandall

Published on: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Cheryl Ann Smith Crandall, 74, of Osteen, Florida, formerly of Norwich, New York. Cheryl passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8th, 2018 at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala Florida. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Shope of Osteen, Florida, grandsons Zachary and Brett Shope, brother Tom Caruso of Ocala, Florida, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Clifford (Butch) Crandall and her parents Zana Caruso and Raymond Smith. Per her request, no public services will be held. A private memorial will b..

Benjamin Patrick Intres

Published on: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Benjamin Patrick Intres, 30, formerly of Norwich and more recently of Cocoa, FL, died unexpectedly at his Florida residence on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 . Benjamin was the son of Cynthia A. Brown and Charles R. Intres. Funeral arrangements are pending and under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website: www.wilsonfh.com...

Nancy Oates Rappleyea

Published on: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Nancy Oates Rappleyea, 83, a native of Norwich, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck in Slingerlands, NY with her daughters by her side. Nancy was a bright, giving and loving person, whose simple grace and kindness was offered freely to her family, friends, colleagues and everyone she met along the way. She blessed us with her beautiful smile, playful sense of humor, love of nature, and gentle, understated, sweet disposition. Thoughtful and sensitive, Nancy went out of her way to take car..

Andrew Deforest

Published on: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Andrew DeForest, 64, of Norwich passed away on Monday January 8, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Estella DeForest; his step-father, George French; his brothers, Gerald DeForest and Rodger DeForest; his step-brother, Ron French; and his brother in law, Dale Batten. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Dawn DeForest; his children, Andrew and Tammy DeForest, Rebecca and James Henry, and Anthony and Katherine DeForest; his grandchildren, Garreth, Gwyneth, and Braden H..

Christopher Leigh Joy

Published on: Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Christopher Leigh Joy, 49, of Norwich, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, November 14th from acute pneumonia. The youngest boy in a family of eleven, he was predeceased by his father Harold and mother Carol; as well as his brother Kerry and sister Kimberle. An accomplished athlete in high school, he excelled in football as quarterback, most valuable player in baseball, and undefeated Clyde Cole wrestler: bringing home numerous accolades, along with many medals and trophies. Little known for his artistic abilities, he was fond of sculpting i..

Ted Bates

Published on: Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Theodore C. (Ted) Bates, 83, a lifelong resident of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 6, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Ted was born on September 21, 1934 in Plymouth the son of Clayton and Ida (Frink) Bates. He was educated in the German Hollow, Norwich and Sherburne Central Schools from which he graduated in 1954. Upon completion of high school Ted attended Alfred. Soon after his education Ted gained employment with Norwich Pharmaceuticals from which he retired after 42 years of service. Throughout his yea..

Nancy O. Rappleyea

Published on: Monday, January 8, 2018
Nancy O. Rappleyea, 83, wife of former NYS Assemblyman, Clarence D. Rappleyea, passed away with her daughters at her side on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Funeral arrangements are currently pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the family a message of condolence or for service details, please visit the funeral home website at www.wilsonfh.com...

Richard Melloy, Jr.

Published on: Monday, January 8, 2018
Richard A. (Rick) Melloy, Jr., 69, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, January 6, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. To honor Rick’s request there will be no formal services. A complete obituary for Rick will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Theodore C. Bates

Published on: Monday, January 8, 2018
Theodore C. (Ted) Bates, 83, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, January 6, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. A funeral service for Ted will be held on Thursday, January 11, at 1:00 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1-3 and 6-8 pm. A complete obituary for Ted will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Evening Sun...

Richard D. Latourette, Sr.

Published on: Monday, January 8, 2018
Richard D. LaTourette, Sr. 83 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2018 at his home. On November 19, 1955 he married E. Jane LoVette, who survives. Besides his wife, Jane, he is survived by his children and spouses, Richard D. LaTourette, Jr., Gelenda and David Seaman II, Bryant and Denise LaTourette, Alice and Arthur Papaceno, Mark LaTourette and Denise Cooper, Karen and John Chargo and James Pavone; his grandchildren, Richard LaTourette III, Richard LaTourette IV, David Seaman III, Heather Seaman, Erica LaTourette, Cosmo Papacen..

Ina May Record

Published on: Friday, January 5, 2018
Ina May Record, 79, of Cedar St., formerly of Sherburne, NY, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Waterville Residential Care Center. She was born April 26, 1938 in Scranton, PA, a daughter of the late Rexford and Ruth Thompson Crounse and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On April 18, 1959, Ina May married Dean F. Record in Scranton and they made their home in Sherburne. She had worked for Cossitt Motor Express in Hamilton and Norwich until retiring. Ina May and Dean had been successful operating the Sherburne Food Co-op from ..

Phyllis Irene Newman

Published on: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Phyllis Irene Newman, 71, was born in Oneonta, NY & raised on Wheaton Creek Rd. She was residing in Greer, South Carolina, after a short illness she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her 3 children. She is survived by her 3 children. Trent Whitehill, NY, Travis Whitehill, WA State, and Jaynean Campbell, SC. She additionally has 5 grandchildren, Tony, 29, Brandon, 24, Sean, 22, Elizabeth, 18, & Joseph, 16. Also 8 great grandchildren, as well as sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and many friends that will miss her. She had a str..

Mark A. Magistro, Sr.

Published on: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Mark A. Magistro Sr., 59 of Norwich passed away suddenly at the home of his daughter on Wednesday Dec. 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Janet (Depew) Magistro and the late Angelo “Buff” Magistro. Born in Norwich on Aug. 5, 1958 he attended Norwich Schools and worked in the Norwich Shoe Factory. Mark was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and an avid cook, gardener, am enjoyed boating, and hunting. Mark moved to Oswego, NY in the late 1980’s where he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He resided there until 2013 when he moved back ..

Laura Jane Brown

Published on: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Laura Jane Brown, 69, of Lebanon Rd., formerly of Syracuse and Norwich, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. She was born December 14, 1948 in Colchester, NY, one of fourteen children of Willis P. and Aretta W. Furgison Brown and received her education in local schools. Laura was a homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed watching TV shows, especially westerns, listening to music, going for car rides and drinking coffee. She loved spending time with her family and celebra..

Richard W. "dick" King, Sr.

Published on: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Richard W. “Dick” King, Sr., (a.k.a., “Sarge”), beloved husband, father, brother, son and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, December 28 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. He was born April 29, 1943 in Eaton, NY, the second of three sons of the late John J. and Gertrude E. (Walker) King. Dick attended Hamilton Central School (HCS), where he met his beloved wife, Trudy Louise Waters (Fabius, NY). They were married December 13, 1963 and remained inseparable until her passing on March 15, 2005 after 4..

Carmela Jean Spadaro Garito

Published on: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Heaven gained an angel on December 30, 2017. Carmela Jean Spadaro Garito, who was affectionately known as Molly since birth, passed at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford after a two-year stay. Molly was predeceased by her loving husband Bart, her parents Joseph and Josephine Spadaro, brothers Anthony, John and Carmen, brothers-in-law John D’Angelo, Tony Zieno, Sam DiNoto, Tom, Joe, Ang and Tony Garito, sister-in-law Kay Spadaro, niece MaryJane Hughes and nephews Mark Zieno, and John and Marty Garito. Left to cherish her memory are her five da..

Beverly J. Rogers

Published on: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Beverly J. Rogers 73, of Oxford, NY passed away on December 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She married her loving husband of 56 years C. Wayne Rogers on December 3, 1961. Born in Otsego, NY she is predeceased by her parents LeRoy and Betty Lints. Beverly is survived by her husband Wayne. Her three sons Donald and Cindy Rogers, James and Tina Rogers, and Michael Rogers and partner Shaun Darder. She is also survived by her two brothers Kenneth and Kathleen Lints, Carl and Sharlene Lints, her Sister Donna MacClaury, and four grandc..

Betty "swift" Benedict

Published on: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Betty (Swift) Benedict 87, of Oxford, NY passed away on December 30, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents Lonnie and Merle (Miner) Swift, her husband Donald Benedict Sr. in 1990 and her son Donald Benedict Jr. in 2015. She was also predeceased by her fiancé Robert Jackson in 2007. Betty is survived by her children David and Mary Benedict of Oxford, NY, Tom and Patti Benedict of Asheboro, NC, Pat Liechtefeld and Henry Root of Smithville Flats, NY, Nancy Moore of Warren, OH, Norma Davis of Oxford, NY, Carol and Terry Marvin of Unadilla, NY,..

Jackie Rean Straight

Published on: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Jackie Rean Straight, 20, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2017. She was a graduate of the Unadilla Valley with the Class of 2017 and also attended DCMO BOCES where she took early childhood development. Following her graduation she began providing daycare for her younger brother and sister as well as other family members. Jackie was a loving beautiful young woman who left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She loved animals and babies and in turn loved her right back. She loved her music and enjoyed singing to the music. ..