Carolyn Fierro
Published on: Thursday, February 28, 2008
NORWICH – Carolyn C. Fierro, 66, a resident of Brookwood Drive, Oswego, passed away Feb. 26, 2008 at University Hospital, Syracuse.
Born in Harrisburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Sharpe) Collier.
She was a graduate of Norwich High School in 1959 and Geneseo College in 1962 and received her Master’s Degree of Education at Oswego State.
She went on to teach at Hornell and Utica School Districts before settling down in Oswego with her husband Charles Fierro, whom she married in 1963. She taught in the Oswego Scho..
James Niles
Published on: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
NORWICH – James A. Niles, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
James was born in Greene on Jan. 4, 1945. He was the son of Robert and Loretta (Kruger) Niles. He grew up in North Guilford and graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School. James served with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Forrest Royal. Upon his discharge he worked for periods as a contractor and at the Norwich Pharmacal Company before joining the staff at Chenango Memorial Hospital where he wor..
Gary Derouchie
Published on: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
NORWICH – Gary Derouchie, 51, of Norwich, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his wife and sons.
Born in Malone in August of 1956, Gary was the son of William A. and Catherine (McCaffrey) Derouchie. He graduated from Franklin Academy High School in 1973 and furthered his education by attending Paul Smith’s College for Restaurant/Hotel Management. Gary worked first for Sunmount Developmental Center in Tupper Lake and later at Valley Ridge Developmental Center in Norwich. He enjoyed writing poetry and reading.
In F..
Myrtle Howe
Published on: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
GUILFORD – Myrtle Howe of Marble Road, Guilford Center, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 on a sunny afternoon at her residence.
She was born Sept. 27, 1920 to Howard and Addie (Hackley) Bush in Hartwick. She attended Oneonta State Teachers College (SUCO) and later attended Albany Business College. She married Lawrence D. Howe in July of 1949. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and famiy. He predeceased her on Dec. 6, 1997. She worked at Scintilla in general accounting only to take a break while raising her two childr..
Virginia Curley
Published on: Monday, February 25, 2008
NORWICH – Virginia Curley, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Born in Norwich on Sept. 21, 1922, she was the last surviving child of Cornelius P. Curley and Elizabeth T. Curley, both of whom were long-term residents of Norwich.
During her adult years, Virginia worked at the Community Workshop in Norwich. She had a warm sense of humor and a wonderfully optimistic personality.
Virginia was predeceased by three brothers, Ward, John, and Bernard Curley and one sister, Elizabeth Berggren. She ..
Kallin Richards
Published on: Monday, February 25, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Kallin Paul Richards, 24, of New Berlin, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.
Born December 3, 1983 in Albany, Kallin was the son of Terri (Wright) Maynard and her husband Jim of Preston and Rick and Deb Richards of South Plymouth.
Kallin attended Norwich City Schools and was employed by Baillie Lumber Co. in Smyrna.
He is survived by his parents, his fiancee Tanya Eccleston, and his son Izek Allin Richards of New Berlin. Also surviving are his sisters, Shannon Beltz and her husband Jonah, Shelby Richards, and Daniel Rich..
Catherine Rowe
Published on: Monday, February 25, 2008
NORWICH – Catherine (McInerney) Rowe, 90, of Waite St., Norwich, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 23, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich in April of 1917, Catherine was the daughter of Martin and Lena Griffin McInerney. Educated in the Norwich schools, she was a graduate of Norwich High School’s Class of 1936. On June 1, 1946, she married Richard Rowe, who expired July 24, 1984. Catherine worked for a number of years in the office of Norwich Mills, retiring in 1948 to raise her family. She returned to work in 1967 as a r..
Theodore Labrie
Published on: Monday, February 25, 2008
PITTSFIELD – Theodore J. “Ted” LaBrie, 84, of Pittsfield and formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 23, 2008 in the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Born in Nov. of 1923 in Rumford, Maine, Ted was the son of Alexander and Yvonne (LaFleur) LaBrie. During the Depression his family migrated to New York City, where Ted attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and later graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. After a couple of years of college, Ted joined the Merchant Marine during World Wa..
Alice Hardman
Published on: Monday, February 25, 2008
NORWICH – Alice A. Hardman, 89, of Norwich, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Feb. 23, 2008, at the Chenango Valley Home where she had most recently made her home.
Alice was born in July of 1918 in Plymouth, Mass., the daughter of Henry and Aurissa Cooper Hall. She moved to Brooklyn in 1930 where she worked as a dental assistant following high school. On Oct. 17, 1940, in Brooklyn, she married Douglas Lloyd Hardman, who passed away in July of 2004. Alice and Lloyd relocated to Blauvelt in Rockland County in 1962, remaining there until..
Mariam Adams
Published on: Thursday, February 21, 2008
BAINBRIDGE – Mariam S. Adams, 92, formerly of the Sidney, Bainbridge, and Norwich areas passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
Mariam was born Oct. 7, 1915 in Lincolnville, Pa. Mariam was the daughter of Rev. Dean Marvin and Reba Mae (Lincoln) Sutton. She graduated from Sidney High School, and attended Albany Secretarial School. Mariam was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church of Norwich and a former member of the Bainbridge Baptist Church Congregation. She also had been active in Bainbridge an..
Leon Franklin
Published on: Thursday, February 21, 2008
NORTH PHARSALIA – Leon D. “Stub” Franklin, 79, of North Pharsalia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in The Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Born in East Pharsalia in October of 1928, Stub was the son of Ray and Alice (Sheldon) Franklin. He attended school in East Pharsalia and, early on in his life, helped his dad on their farm. Stub and his wife of over 52 years, Grace Blackmail Franklin, were married in Norwich on Sept. 2, 1955. His long-time career as a truck driver with the Chenango County Highway Dept. spanned 38 years. Away from th..
Gary Derouchie
Published on: Thursday, February 21, 2008
NORWICH – Gary P. Derouchie, 51, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Gary are pending and a complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Amelia Vosburgh
Published on: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
MARATHON – Amelia E. Fitch Vosburgh, 90, of Marathon, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Cortland Care Center, Cortland.
Mrs. Vosburgh was born in Vineland, N.J. on May 17, 1917, a daughter of the late Herman and Amelia Jehnzen Diekow. She was one of 11 children and resided most of her life in Marathon. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Otselic.
She is survived by her children, John (Mary Lynette) Fitch of Elmira, Alyce Fitch of South Otselic, Barbara Howell of Marathon, Beverly (Stanley) ..
Nancy Anderson
Published on: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Nancy M. “Gramma Nan” Anderson, 80, New Berlin, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 in Oneonta.
She was born Oct. 2, 1927 in Smithville Flats, the daughter of Hugh B. and Alta (Eggleston) Elliott. She spent her childhood in Smithville Flats and New Berlin, and spent winters in Zephyrhills, Fla. She attended the New Berlin Central School. On Dec. 19, 1943, she married Donald I. Anderson, who predeceased her on June 9, 1995.
Nancy is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Christopher Burke of New Berlin and Gloria..
Richard Fink Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NORWICH – Richard C. Fink, Sr., 72, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 17, 2008 at his home.
Born in Oneonta in May of 1935, Rich was the son of Ralph and Mildred (Kettle) Fink. He attended the Oneonta schools as he was growing up, and entered the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, serving his country for 8 years and returning home with his honorable discharge. Rich was a 28-year employee of the Norwich Shoe Company from which he retired in 1990, and had concurrently worked as a Brinks Security Guard. An avid hunter and fisherma..
Leon Franklin
Published on: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NORTH PHARSALIA – Leon D. “Stub” Franklin, 79, of North Pharsalia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Funeral services for Leon will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford of Norwich will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date in the J.D. Lewis Cemetery of Preston. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from noon until 2 p.m.
A complete obituary will be printed in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Bernadette Reilly
Published on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
NORWICH – Bernadette T. Reilly, 79, of Norwich, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in June of 1928 in Manhattan, Bernadette was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Sullivan McCloskey. She spent her early years in the New York City area where she worked as a bookkeeper for several employers. Traveling upstate on several different occasions she and her family acquired land on Lake Gerry where they built their camp in 1962. In 1968, she moved with her family to Earlville where they maintained a home for ..
Richard Fink
Published on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
NORWICH – Richard C. Fink, 72, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services for Rich will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Neil Bendixen, pastor of the Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church, will officiate.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Josephine Stilwell
Published on: Monday, February 18, 2008
NORWICH – Josephine E. Stilwell, 90 of Wheeler Avenue passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 at the Chenango Memorial Residential Health Care Facility.
Born March 6, 1917 in Cooperstown, Josephine was the daughter of Carl and Ina (Briggs) Smith. She graduated from Westford High School. On Nov. 1, 1953 in Oneonta she married Leland A. Stilwell, who survives. Prior to her marriage she worked in a defense plant and as a clerk. After that she dedicated herself to raising her family.
Besides her husband Leland, Josephine is survi..
Nettie Kuhn
Published on: Monday, February 18, 2008
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Nettie L. Kuhn, 80, a life long resident of the South New Berlin area, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Feb. 15, 2008 at her home in South New Berlin.
Born in March of 1927 in the Town of Norwich, Nettie was the daughter of Guy and Florence Thompson Lamphere, She grew up in the South New Berlin and Holmesville area where she attended the local schools. On March 29, 1945 in Oneonta, she married Charles LeVern Kuhn, who passed away Oct. 15, 1989. Nettie worked for a brief time for the Norwich Knitting Mill and then w..
Bernadette Reilly
Published on: Monday, February 18, 2008
NORWICH – Bernadette T. Reilly, 79, of Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2008, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A Mass of Resurrection for Bernadette will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from St. Paul’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Douglas Cunningham, pastor, will officiate. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Marian Chapel of St. Paul’s Church.
A complete obituary will he published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Richard Fink
Published on: Monday, February 18, 2008
NORWICH – Richard Fink, 72, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at his home.
Funeral arrangements for Richard are pending and a complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Sally Dellasanta
Published on: Monday, February 18, 2008
OXFORD – Sally (Sarah) Dellasanta, 78, passed away peacefully at the Wilson Memorial Hospital on Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2008, after a long illness.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Armondo Dellasanta of Binghamton; one son, Robert M. Utter of Endicott; three daughters, Barbara Paden of Oxford, Christine Bartel and her fiance, Charlie Brigham of Waterville, and Carol Ballard of Lisle; also 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one special friend, Aasima Galesic along with her loyal pets, Joey, Mittens and Tyke.
Private..
Henry Bennett
Published on: Friday, February 15, 2008
NORWICH – Henry R. Bennett, 100 years young, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The son of Charles King and Lily (Ruckteshler) Bennett, Henry was born in Norwich in January of 1908. He was an active and involved youngster throughout his years in the Norwich schools, becoming a member of the National Honor Society and treasurer of his senior class. He was a drummer in the Norwich High orchestra and played with local dance bands. Following high school graduation. Henry attended Syrac..
Michael Hicks
Published on: Friday, February 15, 2008
NORWICH – Michael L. “Mike” Hicks, 58, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2008 at his home.
Born in Norwich in Nov. of 1949, Mike was the son of Delos Hicks and Norma Franklin. He grew up in Oxford where he attended the local schools and excelled in high school wrestling, winning the Clyde Cole Tournament in both his junior and senior years, 1966 and 1967. Following his graduation in 1967, he attended Alfred University. Mike worked for a short time for the Raymond Corporation of Greene before becoming his own boss as a s..
Mary Gridley
Published on: Friday, February 15, 2008
NORWICH – Mary J. Gridley, 87, of Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in the Town of Broome in May of 1920, Mary was the daughter of Harold and Reva K. (Hess) Scutt. She is survived by her children: Harold Federico of’ Northville, David Federico of Schoharie, Lolita Wood of Middleburgh, and Daniel Federico of Perry.
At Mary’s request, there will be no formal services or calling hours.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Justin Smith
Published on: Thursday, February 14, 2008
SHERBURNE – Justin Michael Smith, 25, of South Main St., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
He was born in Syracuse on Dec. 25, 1982, a son of Regan M. and Suzanne Berard Smith. Justin graduated from Phoenix (NY) High School in 2001. He was employed by Standard Brands in Sherburne. Justin loved motocross and was an avid rider.
Surviving are his father and step-mother, Regan M. Smith and Marilyn Blanchard of Smyrna; his grandparents, Bernice Smith of Fulton; William and Patricia Berard of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Regan M. Smith II of Sher..
Donald “red” Mcgregor
Published on: Thursday, February 14, 2008
SMYRNA – Donald C. “Red” McGregor, 84, of East Main St., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
He was born in North Dakota on Dec. 26, 1923, a son of Howard and Julia Kuhn McGregor. The family moved to Poolville, where Red, his father and his brother Eugene started McGregor and Sons (now Baillie Lumber in Smyrna) at the family farm. Red had also worked at various other occupations over the years, including truck driving, and was the groundskeeper at Paddleford Park in Sherburne for over 15 years ..
Albert Wilcox
Published on: Thursday, February 14, 2008
SHERBURNE – Albert Wilcox, 72, of State Highway 80, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at his home.
He was born May 31, 1935 in Sherburne, a son of Clifford and Claudine Winton Wilcox and received his education in local schools. In September 1956, Albert married Shirley Ann McHenry in Columbus. She predeceased him on March 26, 2003. Albert had worked for T.A.C.O. in Sherburne for 21 years, and then for the Town of Sherburne Highway Department until his retirement. Following that, he worked part-time for Napa in Sherburne. He was an outdoor..
Nancy Graham
Published on: Thursday, February 14, 2008
SMYRNA – Nancy M. Graham, 58, of County Rt. 21, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at her home.
Born Oct. 17, 1949 in Sherburne, she was a daughter of Leslie and Ila Byrd Monroe and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On Jan. 1, 1972, Nancy was united in marriage to Gary R. Graham in Sherburne. Mrs. Graham was a bookkeeper for S.S. Feeds in Smyrna. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sherburne.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Gary; her parents, Leslie and Ila Monroe of Sherburne; a son and daughter-in-law, Eric..
Marian Cook
Published on: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NORWICH – Marian P. Cook, 80, of Bartlett Road, Norwich, passed away late Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2008 at her home.
The only child of Glen and Helen (Emerson) Pearsall, Marian was born in Sidney in Dec. of 1927. Growing up in Mt. Upton, she attended Mt. Upton High School from which she graduated in 1945. She furthered her education by attending beauty school in Albany, then worked as a beautician for 20 years. In 1967, Marian went to work for the S&H Green Stamp Store, beginning as an assistant and working up to the manager’s position whi..
Sandra Lessley
Published on: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NORWICH – Sandra K. Lessley, 60, formerly of Washington, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich where she had resided since 2002.
She was born June 20, 1947 in Walla Walla, Wash., a daughter of Walter S. and Dorothy Longanecker and received her education in local schools. Sandra was a Licensed Practical Nurse who did home health care in Lacey, Wash. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Norwich.
Surviving is her mother, Dorothy of Oregon; her sons and daughters-in-la..
Byron Bramer
Published on: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
NORWICH – Byron (By) W. Bramer, 69, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 in Ocala Fla. Before moving to Florida in 1994, By spent many years in the Norwich and Sherburne area as well as Conklin.
By is survived by his companion Rita Kreider, Florida; daughter Debbie(Victor) Zampetti, Cazenovia,; son Bruce (Colleen) Warminister, Pa.; sister Betty (Joe) Simora, East Petersburg, Pa., brother Barry (Kathy), Missoula, Mont., his great aunt Viola Jantzen, Earlville, five grandchildren: Katy, Ryan, Kylie, Shaun and Connor; as well as several cousins, niec..
Marian Cook
Published on: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
NORWICH – Marian Cook, 80, of Norwich, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2008 at her home. Funeral arrangements for Marian are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Oscar Porter
Published on: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
SHERBURNE – Oscar S. “Jack” Porter, 84, of County Rd. 20, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford.
Born Nov. 23, 1923 in Worchester, Mass., he was a son of Stanley and Esther Rudkin Porter. He was a graduate of Andover (MA) High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Jack was an Ensign in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving from 1943 until 1946. On April 20, 1968, he was united in marriage to Carole J. Cosgrove in Jersey City, N.J. Jack had been the President of Hibbet-Laman in Denve..
Larry Levine
Published on: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
NORWICH – Larry Levine of East Dennis, Mass., died Feb. 9, 2008 of natural causes in Sarasota, Fla.
Larry was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, on May 10, 1926, to Morris and Esther Levine.
He worked as a Liberty ship welder in Fall River in 1942. He graduated from New Utrecht High in 1944 then joined the Navy and served in World War II. After the war, Larry was longshoreman before beginning his career in the fashion industry. He began in 1947 as a salesman for a coat manufacturer and eventually founded Larry Levine Inc. He designed an..
Chad Baker
Published on: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
MORRIS – Chad Joseph Baker, 37, of Bourne Hill Road, Morris, died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at home.
He was born on May 27, 1970 in Johnstown, the son of Donald Baker and Betsy Pamkowski. Mr. Baker was a graduate of Canajoharie Central School, Class of 1988. He then earned an Associate’s Degree from Hudson Valley Community College.
Mr. Baker was employed as a load planning coordinator for Mead Westvaco Corp. in Sidney. Chad has resided in Morris for the past three years, previously residing in Syracuse.
He was of Lutheran faith..
Mary Ratcliff
Published on: Monday, February 11, 2008
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Mary A. Ratcliff, 96, of Piscataway, N.J., passed away Feb. 7, 2008 at Care One at Highlands Nursing Home, Edison, N.J.
She was born in New York City and had lived in Norwich before moving to Piscataway, N.J. 12 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer, in 1996.
Mary, a homemaker, was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Piscataway, N.J.
Surviving is her daughter, Joan Gagne, Piscataway, N.J.; three grandchildren, Joan Varga & Francis Scharnikow, both of Piscataway, N.J., Michelle Eddins of Norwich; four..
Wanetta Woodard
Published on: Friday, February 8, 2008
NORWICH – Wanetta Jessie Woodard, 79, long-time resident of the Norwich area, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night, Feb. 6, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Garfield County, Colorado in September of 1928, Wanetta was the daughter of Elmo and Marleia Daniels. She attended school in Colorado before moving east. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Norwich, she married Ivan Robert Woodard and they settled in Pennsylvania during the years he was in the service. Following Ivan’s honorary discharge, Wanetta and her family returned to Norwich...
Roy Pappas
Published on: Friday, February 8, 2008
ONEONTA – Roy C. Pappas, 94, formerly of Oneonta passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at the Sunset Nursing and Rehab Center in Boonville. Born Dec. 9, 1913 in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Anthony and Ethel (Tanke) Pappas.
The Pappas family moved to Rochester in 1925. In 1939, Roy became a U.S. citizen in the Supreme Court of Monroe County in Rochester. He married Elfrieda Bethe Fuhlborne in Batavia on Jan. 26, 1939, she predeceased him in 1986. Roy graduated from high school in Rochester. He later attended ..
James Johnson Sr.
Published on: Friday, February 8, 2008
SHERBURNE – James E. Johnson, Sr., 69, a resident of Sherburne for the last four years, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich in June of 1938, Jim was the son of Claude F. and Helen (Maine) Johnson. He attended school in Sherburne, quitting early to serve his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958. On Dec. 19,1959, in Oxford, he married Claudia Munyan. Jim was a dedicated volunteer firefighter, having served over 27 years in the Plymouth, Guilford, and Faye..
Susan Nahlik-hill
Published on: Thursday, February 7, 2008
EDMESTON – Susan Kathrine Nahlik-Hill, 86, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at Oneida Healthcare Center, Extended Care.
She was born Nov. 24, 1921 in Clayville, the daughter of Paul and Susan (Pavlus) Nahlik. She married Samuel Hill on Feb. 21, 1943 at the Westminster House, Boston, Mass. by the Presbyterian University Pastor, Derniiaro Leo Rice. Samuel predeceased her on March 22, 1976.
Susan retired from Simmonds Precision in Norwich where she had been employed as an inspector of aircraft components. Susan was a survivor. She was inf..
Laura Delaney
Published on: Thursday, February 7, 2008
UNADILLA – Laura M. Delaney, 83, of Unadilla, formerly of Mt. Upton, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2008 at the Gilmour Nursing Facility in Norwich.
Laura was born on Feb. 6, 1925, daughter of the late Bert and Nina (Davison) Pratt in Schenevus. Laura was a graduate of Harpursville High School. On February 10, 1946, she married James Delaney in Oquaga. Laura was a longtime member of the Mt. Upton Methodist Church.
Laura is survived by her husband of nearly 62 years, James J. Delaney of Unadilla; two sons and daughters..
Donna Stacy
Published on: Thursday, February 7, 2008
NORWICH – Donna Marie Stacy, 54, of Norwich, passed away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2008, in the Wilson Regional Hospital of Johnson City.
The daughter of Alfred V. and Florence E. (Parker) Stacy, Donna was born in Aug. of 1953 in Middletown. She was a graduate of the Port Jervis High School and was employed by GTE while living in Port Jervis. Donna moved to Norwich in 2000 and had worked for the past seven years for NBT as an Operations Associate. A kind and outgoing person, she would always put the needs of others before her own.
Donn..
Geoffrey Powell
Published on: Thursday, February 7, 2008
NORWICH – Geoffrey William Powell, 15, a 9th grade student at Norwich High School, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in the Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse after a very brief illness.
Geoff was born in Oneonta in December of 1992, the son of Robert Osborne and Joanne Albright. He attended grade school in Oxford and had recently begun the 9th grade at Norwich High School. Known as a “social bug,” he was a joyful and energetic youngster who lit up any room he walked into and touched everyone's heart. He was great with ki..
Edward Leech
Published on: Thursday, February 7, 2008
MT. UPTON – Edward J. Leech, 65, of Mt. Upton, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in the Town of Butternuts in Nov. of 1942, Ed was the son of Arthur and Georgeinez (Camp) Leech. Growing up in the South New Berlin area, he attended the local schools. Ed was employed by the City of Norwich Highway Dept. for 25 years, working as a Heavy Equipment Operator until his retirement in 1998. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed both hunting and fishing and liked watching football on the television. He loved playing bass..
James Johnson Sr.
Published on: Thursday, February 7, 2008
SHERBURNE – James E. Johnson Sr., 69, of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Jim will be held at 1 p.m. Monday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Dept., Plymouth, NY 13832.
A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Geneva Morse
Published on: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
GENEVA MORSE
HAMILTON –Geneva Boyd Morse, 97, formerly of Lake Craine, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at Community Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility where she had resided since February of 2005.
Born July 15, 1910 in Williamsburg, Pa., Geneva was the daughter of Viola Hamilton Boyd and William A. Boyd. Although raised in Fulton, Geneva spent most of her adult life in Syracuse before moving to Lake Craine in Hamilton in the early seventies. In 1934, she married Thomas Vance Morse, who predeceased her in 1989.
Geneva is ..
Landon Post-eichler
Published on: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
NORWICH – Landon John Post-Eichler, infant son of Sarah Eichler and Chris Post, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Besides his parents, Landon is survived by his grandparents Carol and Daniel Eichler, his aunt Jennifer, uncles Daniel II, Zachary, Daniel and Jason Haynes, and his godmother Terry Frair.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Brian Conover, pastor, officiating.
Contributions to Landon’s family may be sent to Calvary Baptist Churc..
Geoffrey Powell
Published on: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
NORWICH – Geoffrey W. Powell, 15, of Norwich and a 9th grade student of Norwich High School, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
Funeral services for Geoffrey will be held at noon Saturday from the Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Neil Bendixen, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
Please consider memorial con..
Donna Stacy
Published on: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
NORWICH – Donna M. Stacy, 54, Norwich, passed away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2008 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.
Funeral services for Donna will be held at noon on Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Edward Leech
Published on: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
MT. UPTON – Edward Leech, 65, of Mt. Upton, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Ed are pending and will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Landon Eichler
Published on: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
NORWICH – Landon John Post-Eichler, infant son of Sarah Eichler and Christopher Post, passed away at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Funeral services for Landon will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. ..
Otto Gesslein
Published on: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
OXFORD – Otto J. Gesslein, 94, of Oxford, passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2008, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford, where he had made his home for the past several months.
The son of Bernhard and Bertha (Splelman) Gesslein, Otto was born in New York City in June of 1913. He attended the local schools there and was a 30-year employee of the New York City School System, where he worked in the Maintenance Dept. as Head Custodian. Otto and his wife, Grace Bainton Gesslein, were married in the Bronx on Nov. 26, 1933. During ..
Rose Zieno
Published on: Monday, February 4, 2008
NORWICH – Rose V. Zieno, 87, formerly of Maydole Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Rose was born in Norwich on Jan. 1, 2008, the daughter of Thomas and Frances Mary (Lauricella) Zieno. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1938 and worked for the Norwich Knitting Mill for a short time and then for several years as a presser at Arrow Laundry.
Rose was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church and active in many of the church functions.
She is survived by her brothers, Dominic Zieno and h..
Lucy Wells
Published on: Monday, February 4, 2008
NORWICH – Lucy P. (Smith) Wells, 92, formerly of Norwich, and more recently of Lisle and Cortland, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland.
Mrs. Wells was born in Oxford on Sept. 21, 1915, a daughter of the late James and Harriet Meade Smith. A lifelong resident of the area, she was employed at Victory Markets in Dryden prior to her retirement. She took great joy in the beauty of nature and spending time watching the birds. She loved her family dearly and was proud that there existed five g..
Otto Gesslein
Published on: Monday, February 4, 2008
OXFORD – Otto J. Gesslein, 94, of Oxford, passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2008 in the New York State Veterans’ Home.
A Mass of Resurrection for Otto will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Oxford Emergency Squad, Oxford, NY 13830.
A complete obituary for Otto will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Wayne Furgison
Published on: Friday, February 1, 2008
NORWICH – Wayne A. Furgison, 59, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 30, 2008 at his home. He was born in November of 1948 in Bainbridge, the son of Clifford and Beatrice Eggleston Furgison.
Wayne is survived by his wife Donna of Norwich and his sons Christopher Prosser, Thomas J. Furgison and Joseph A. Furgison, all of Norwich, as well as many other relatives and friends.
At Wayne’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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