Eva Bach
Published on: Friday, February 28, 2014
Eva Bach of Savoy, Illinois passed away on February 17, 2014. She was born in August 31, 1926 in Wolfenbuettel, Germany, the daughter of Clara and Berthold Moses. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1938, escaping the Holocaust, settling in New York City. She married Max Dieter Bach in 1952 in Brooklyn, and moved with him to Norwich, NY in 1954. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, leaving her sister, Theresa Lapidus of Nashville, TN; her daughters, Joan (Walter) Tousey of Champaign, IL and Suzanne (James) Famolaro, as well as gr..
Joseph Urbanak
Published on: Friday, February 28, 2014
Joseph P. Urbanak Sr., 86 yrs old of New Berlin, NY passed away on February 26, 2014 at his home.
Joseph was born on July 22, 1927 in Beacon, NY the son of Joseph John & Anna (Bump) Urbanak and step mother, Helen Urbanak. His childhood was spent in the Beacon, NY area where he attended the Beacon School District.
He served in the United States Navy Seabees in the South Pacific Arena during WWII from 1945-1946 receiving three medals for his service. He then served in the United States National Guard until 1954.
On September 2, 1950, Josep..
Jeffrey Aitken
Published on: Thursday, February 27, 2014
JEFFREY AITKEN
NORWICH – Jeffrey Aitken, 29, of Norwich, NY passed away unexpectedly in Ft. Meyers Fl. February 17, 2014.
The son of Robert Aitken and Denys Casella Meade, Jeffrey learned to live an adventurous life full of travel and was never shy about making new friends in new places. A perfectionist at heart with his work, Jeffrey’s chosen profession of tiling gave him plenty of opportunity to travel, which he used to his advantage, as he could be seen fishing the shores of the ocean, which he loved to see. Family was important to J..
Jean J. Intres
Published on: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Jean J. Intres, 84, of Naples, Florida, passed away on February 23, 2014 at the Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples, Florida with his wife at his side. He was born in Cedar Grove, New Jersey on April 22, 1929, a son of Sophia and Lambert Intres. After high school he spent four years in the US Navy. On September 3, 1950 he married Ruth Estelle Fredericks. Jean attended New York University earning a degree in accounting and graduated summa cum laude. He worked for the accounting firm of Ernst & Young from 1952 to 1962 when he joined Norwich Ea..
Brian Smith
Published on: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Brian E. Smith, 81, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2014, in the Bassett Medical Center of Cooperstown.
Brian was born in Norwich on Oct. 19, 1932 the son of Vinson and Alice Barnes Smith. He was educated in the Norwich schools and following his education entered the United States Air Force serving his country from Aug. 27, 1951 until his honorable discharge on Dec. 31, 1956. Returning home to Norwich, Brian gained employment with GLA and its successors retiring on Dec. 31, 1996. Following his retirement Br..
Juanita J. Crandall
Published on: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Juanita J. “Dee” Crandall, 77, of Cortland, NY, passed away on January 18, 2014 in Florida.
Dee was born in Pitcher, NY on May 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Merle and Florence Loomis. She attended Cincinnatus Central School.
She is survived by her close friend and companion, Tom Barnhart, of Cortland; her daughters, Debra (John) Brewer of Bushnell, FL and Judy Crandall of Oxford; granddaughters, Brooks, Bond, Brandi, Ashley, Lindsay, and Danielle; and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a brother Dale (Terena) Loomis of..
Janette R. Hissin
Published on: Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Janette R. Hissin, 64 of Greene, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. 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. ..
Eva Bach
Published on: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
EVA BACH
SAVOY, IL – Eva Bach of Savoy, Illinois passed away on February 17, 2014. She was born in August 31, 1926 in Wolfenbuettel, Germany, the daughter of Clara and Berthold Moses. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1938, escaping the Holocaust, settling in New York City. She married Max Dieter Bach in 1952 in Brooklyn, and moved with him to Norwich, NY in 1954. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, leaving her sister, Theresa Lapidus of Nashville, TN; her daughters, Joan (Walter) Tousey of Champaign, IL and Suzanne (..
Helen Cleinman
Published on: Monday, February 24, 2014
Helen Dora Cleinman of Gilbertsville has passed away after a long and eventful life. She was 85. Born in 1929 in Island Park, NY, Helen left school after eighth grade to attend business school and take a job as a telephone operator. In 1946 she married Max Cleinman a D Day veteran in the U.S. Navy. From 1946 to 1959 Helen and Max, and their growing family lived in Levittown, NY, Providence, Rhode Island, on a small farm near Edmeston, NY, until finally settling in Gilbertsville in 1960. In 1961, Helen and Max opened the Sweet Shop in Gilbertsv..
Grace Knickerbocker
Published on: Monday, February 24, 2014
Grace M. Knickerbocker, 85, of South Main St., passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
She was born September 13, 1928 in Pharsalia, a daughter of Leon J. and Rebecca Drew Parker. She was a graduate of Cincinnatus High School and the Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. On June 6, 1948, Grace married Robert W. Knickerbocker in New Berlin. They had lived in New Berlin, Columbus and Glenfield, NY prior to settling in Earlville. Their loving union spanned 64 years until Bob predeceased her on Febr..
Lewis Jackson
Published on: Monday, February 24, 2014
Lewis P. Jackson, 81 of East McDonough passed away at his home on February 22, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born on May 26, 1932 in Willet, NY a son of the late Phillip and Pearl (Smith) Jackson. On July 7, 1956 in Oxford he married Anna Burkholder, who passed away on April 14, 1991.
He is survived by his children, Theresa and Roy Backo of Sherburne, Holly and Ervin Newberry, Jr. of Ilion, Carl and Danylle Jackson of Oxford, John and Terri Jackson of Norwich and Paul and Doty Jackson of Oxford; his sisters, Virginia Keech of No..
Elsie Eltz
Published on: Monday, February 24, 2014
Elsie M. Eltz, 77, of Ransom Avenue, died Thursday morning, February 20, 2014 in the Siegenthaler Center, New Hartford, where she had been a patient for the past three weeks.
Born in Monticello, on March 23, 1936, she was the daughter of E. Lynn and Elsie Gerow Norris. A resident of the area since 1978, Elsie was educated and graduated from Montgomery High School. She married Vernon L. Eltz in Newburgh on November 7, 1952. Mr. Eltz died January 22, 2004.
Prior to her retirement, Elsie was employed with the New York State Thruway Author..
Gordon Schrag
Published on: Monday, February 24, 2014
Gordon LeGrand “Gordie” Schrag, 71, New Berlin, NY, died Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Southeast Volusia Hospice Care Center, Edgewater, FL. Mr. Schrag was born November 29, 1942 in Leonardsville, NY to the late George and LeOra Schrag.
He was a 1960 graduate of Leonardsville Central School and retired in 1998 from the Department of Transportation for the State of New York in New Berlin after 32 years. He was a winter resident of New Smyrna Beach, FL since 2005. He was an honorary member of the New Berlin Fire Department and EMT. H..
Bernice Murray
Published on: Monday, February 24, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice “Bernie” Murray was held on
Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph A. Bove, Pastor officiated assitted by Deacon Dave Kirsch.
The Mass began with the placement of the baptismal pall by Bernies children and their spouces, Tom and Margaret Murray and Cindy and Randy Warner. The readings were proclaimed by Marie Dykstra. Presenting the gifts to Fr. Bove were Bernies daughter Cindy Warner and granddaughter Samantha Warner. Organist for the Mass was Carolyn Mc..
Gail Marie Wells
Published on: Friday, February 21, 2014
GAIL MARIE WELLS
COOPERSTOWN – Gail Marie Wells, a much-loved daughter, mother and sister, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 15, 2014, at Otsego Manor, surrounded by her family. She was 58.
Born January 13, 1956, in Englewood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Richard and Dorothy Marie (Romaine) Roediger.
At an early age, Gail and her family moved from Hackensack, New Jersey to Warwick, New York. In the early1970s they moved to the Town of Exeter, and in 1974 she graduated from Mt. Markham Central School in We..
John J. Cannestra
Published on: Thursday, February 20, 2014
JOHN J. CANNESTRA
ALEXANDRIA BAY – John J. Cannestra, 62, Dingman Point Road, Alexandria Bay, passed away early Saturday morning at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Ogdensburg, where he had been a patient since Thursday.
John was born on March 1, 1951 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY, the son of Joseph and Rose Yacano Cannestra. He graduated from Norwich High School and then served in the United States Army from May 22, 1969 until February 8, 1971, during the Vietnam War. John also graduated from Central City Business Institute (..
Eli Thomas Coles
Published on: Thursday, February 20, 2014
ELI THOMAS COLES
NORWICH – Eli Thomas Coles, Norwich, Infant son of Matthew A. Coles and Jennifer Wright-Coles went to be in Heaven February 13, 2014.
Eli is survived by his parents and his sister Alecea Lynn Coles, his maternal grandparents Thomas Sr. and Robin Wright, maternal great-grandmother Linda Wright, his paternal grandparents Debra (Norman) Wiggins and Edward Coles, and his paternal great-grandparents Gerald (Dorothy) Merchant. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles Desirae Coles, Jazmin Oakes, Megan Wiggins, Va..
Karen Ann Robinson
Published on: Thursday, February 20, 2014
KAREN ANN ROBINSON
DUNEDIN, FL – Karen Ann Robinson (Colton), 39, of Dunedin passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at her home after a recent struggle with undiagnosed health issues. Karen was born March 18, 1974, daughter of Carl and Sandra (Fargo) Colton in Norwich. She was a graduate of Norwich High School, class of 1992 and later graduated from Cazenovia College in 1994.
In August of 2004, Karen relocated to Florida. Karen enjoyed living in Florida with her beloved partner and cats. She will be remembered as a kind and lovin..
Mary A. Harvey
Published on: Thursday, February 20, 2014
MARY A. HARVEY
OXFORD – Mary A. Harvey, 85, of Oxford passed away on February 17, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. She was born on December 17, 1928 in Oxford a daughter of the late William and Rose (Ryan) Smith. On June 25, 1946 she married Rowland Harvey, who survives.
Besides her husband of 67 years, Rowland, she is survived by her daughter and son in law, Georgia and Jack Henzler of Norwich; her son, Michael Harvey of Oregon; her grandchildren, Heather (Rich) Chiavelli, Scott Henzler and Heidi Henzler; her great g..
Rodney Johnson
Published on: Tuesday, February 18, 2014
RODNEY E. JOHNSON
MIDDLEFIELD – Rodney E. Johnson died at his Middlefield home on February 14, 2014.
He was born on November 6, 1928 in Fulton, New York, the eldest of two sons of Erwin R. Johnson and Kittie Ferguson Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Fulton High School in 1947 before going on to graduate from State University College at Oswego, and later, doing graduate work at Oswego, Oneonta, Saint Rose, Albany and Boston University.
After Rod married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Jeanne Walker, they moved to the old S..
Marion E. Eggleston
Published on: Tuesday, February 18, 2014
MARION E. EGGLESTON
SMYRNA – Marion E. Eggleston, 71, of Brookins Rd., passed away on Friday February 14, 2014 at her home.
She was born November 18, 1942 in Norwich, a daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth Georgia Jaycox. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and the Binghamton Business School. On September 23, 1967, Marion married William J. “Bill” Eggleston in Norwich. Marion had worked for the F.W. Woolworth Co. at one time, and did child care in her home for 27 years. She later worked for Super Samples at Price Chopper for o..
Bernice A. Murray
Published on: Monday, February 17, 2014
Bernice (Bernie) A. Murray, 92, of Norwich, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Bernie was born on November 17, 1921 in North Norwich, daughter of the late Henry and Mary L. (Tolland) Baker. She was a graduate of Norwich High School class of 1939. On August 2, 1952 she married John T. “Jack” Murray in Washington D.C. She was predeceased by her husband on December 11, 1996.
After high school Bernie worked locally at the Norwich Knitting Mill before she traveled around the country. During the wa..
Connie Brienza
Published on: Monday, February 17, 2014
Connie Brienza, 59, long time Norwich resident and Norwich City School District bus driver, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Weds., February 12, 2014.
A daughter of Corey and Mable Hart, Connie was born June 15, 1954 in DeRuyter. Although Connie spent several years delivering the Press and Sun Newspaper her main passion and the job that she found the most fulfillment in was driving the area children to school for the Norwich City Schools as a bus driver. Driving the children around was not the only thing Connie liked about her j..
Beatrice M. (harris) Johnson
Published on: Monday, February 17, 2014
Beatrice M. Harris Johnson, 83, left us on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. She went to join her husband, Howard, their little girl “Lolly” and the rest of her family that predeceased her. She was born July 12th 1930 in Oneonta, NY, the youngest child of the late Lawrence L. and Bessie Mae (Waterman) Harris. In 1935, when Bea was only 5, her mother passed away. Her sister Gladys did her best to fill in, even though she herself was still a child. That was the first of many struggles in her life w..
Charles Hendrix
Published on: Friday, February 14, 2014
CHARLES A. HENDRIX
Mt. UPTON – Charles Hendrix, 83, lifetime resident of Mt. Upton, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and two dear friends. Charlie, son of the late Floyd and Edith (Light) Hendrix, was born on a small farm near Rockdale, NY on April 10, 1930. He is survived by his loving wife, Leota (Pierce) Hendrix, who he married on July 10, 1957 in the Mt. Upton Methodist Church. He is also survived by his daughter, Brenda E. (Hendrix) Craver; two grandsons, Luman C. Craver and J..
Sherr’ee Jennings
Published on: Friday, February 14, 2014
SHERR’EE JENNINGS
NORWICH – Sherr’ee Jennings, 41 (formerly Sherr’ee Connelly) passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Sherr’ee was born on February 5, 1973 daughter of Patricia (Ford) and Gary Connelly in Mechanicville. She was married to Terry Jennings on December 31, 2004 in Mechanicville.
Sherr’ee attended high school in Mechanicville and later studied at Mildred Ellery College in Albany. Sherr’ee was a kind and loving wife and mother, she was well liked by those that knew her..
Bernice Murray
Published on: Friday, February 14, 2014
BERNICE A. MURRAY
NORWICH – Bernice (Bernie) A. Murray, 92, of Norwich, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Bernie was born on November 17, 1921 in North Norwich, daughter of the late Henry and Mary L. (Tolland) Baker. She was a graduate of Norwich High School class of 1939. On August 2, 1952 she married John T. “Jack” Murray in Washington D.C. She was predeceased by her husband on December 11, 1996.
After high school Bernie worked locally at the Norwich Knitting Mill before she travel..
Homer Sands
Published on: Thursday, February 13, 2014
HOMER J. SANDS
SMYRNA – Homer J. Sands, 88, most recently of Smyrna, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the Villages in Summerfield, FL, where he had wintered for numerous years.
Born on May 24, 1925, in Nineveh, Homer was the son of Orin A. and Mildred Hawkins Sands. He graduated from the Afton High School with the class of 1943. While at Afton High School, Homer played sports including football and basketball. After graduating, he joined the U. S. Navy to serve his country in World War II from November of 1943 until his h..
Linda Anderson
Published on: Thursday, February 13, 2014
LINDA ANDERSON
ONEONTA – Linda Anderson, 50, of Oneonta passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, Monday, February 10, 2014 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born November 8, 1963, daughter of John Anderson and Eva (Moore) Warren of New Berlin.
Linda attended New Berlin School and worked at the Mirabito Station as a cashier for many years. Those who knew her, remember Linda as a strong, hardworking mother, nana and friend. She was very outgoing and family oriented. She loved spend..
Carole Anne (hunt) Silva
Published on: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
CAROLE SILVA
NORWICH – Ms. Carole Anne (Hunt) Silva, 69, born May 25, 1944, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Norwich, NY, on Saturday February 8, 2014. She was born in Norwich and attended and graduated from Norwich High School in 1962. Carole was a long-time resident of Norwich before relocating to New Hampshire where she raised her children. She moved back to her hometown of Norwich in 2003.
Carole was predeceased by her parents Arthur & Frances (Caezza) Hunt and her step-father, David Bauer. She is survived by four daughter..
Ruth Kutik
Published on: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
RUTH M. KUTIK
NORWICH – Ruth M. Kutik, 99, of Norwich, passed away on Jan. 6, 2014, at the NYS Veterans’ Home of Oxford, where she had made her home for the past several months.
Ruth was born in Rochester on Feb. 17, 1914, the daughter of Ruurd and Magdalena VanVlaanderen Kuipers. She continued to live in Rochester through her school years, graduating from the local high school. Ruth moved to Paterson, NJ, in 1932. They resided in Midland Park, NJ until moving to Norwich, NY in 1986 after the birth of their third grandchild. ..
Peggy Spencer
Published on: Monday, February 10, 2014
PEGGY A. SPENCER
McDONOUGH – Peggy Ann (Gates) Spencer, 67 of McDonough, NY passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY. She was born on May 7th, 1946 in Johnson City, NY to Donald and E. Joyce (Warner) Gates.
She is survived by her loving companion of twenty-four years Bernie Naber of McDonough; her three children Dawn (Alan Guldy) Spencer, Christopher (Trish) Spencer, and Shonn (Diana) Spencer; five grandchildren; her mother E. Joyce Gates; five brothers – Randy Gates, Donald Gate..
Michael J. Wassel
Published on: Friday, February 7, 2014
Michael J. Wassel, 76, of East Main St., passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich.
He was born July 3, 1937 in Lincoln, PA, a son of Michael and Elizabeth Fecak Wassel and received his education in local schools. On April 2, 1972, Michael married Barbara A. Follett in Connellsville, PA. He had worked at the Gladding Corporation in S. Otselic and then the NYS Dept. of Transportation until his retirement. He was also a self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker. Michael was a member of St. Malachy’s Churc..
Peggy Ann (gates) Spencer
Published on: Friday, February 7, 2014
Peggy Ann (Gates) Spencer, 67 of McDonough, NY passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 7th, 1946 in Johnson City, NY to Donald and E. Joyce (Warner) Gates. Arrangements are under the direction of Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford. A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Patsy Fowler
Published on: Friday, February 7, 2014
Patsy “Jean” Fowler, 66, of Bainbridge, NY passed away at her home, surrounded by family and friends, on Jan. 30, 2014. Jean was born in Washington DC, daughter of deceased Archie R. Fowler and Josephine Davis.
Jean graduated from Univ. Of MD, worked several years as fashion designer in NYC and moved to Bainbridge some 30 years ago. Here she was owner of Berry Hill Garden B&B and real estate broker of NY Upstate Properties.
She is survived by her sister, Diane London of Atlanta, GA, brothers, Alan Fowler of Florida and Robert Dale Fowl..
Gertraude “traudy” Wendel
Published on: Thursday, February 6, 2014
GERTRAUDE WENDEL
NORWICH – Gertraude “Traudy” Wendel, 74, of County Road 10A, Norwich, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Chenango Memorial Hospital with her family at her side.
Born October 18, 1939, in Hainmuehlen, Germany, Gertraude was the daughter of Hugo and Gretchen (Brinkhof) Schnedermann. After graduating from secondary school, she attended nursing school in Ostfriesland and earned a professional degree as a registered nurse.
In December 1960, after influence by her sister, Traudy moved to America by taking the “Breme..
Michael J. Wassel
Published on: Thursday, February 6, 2014
MICHAEL J. WASSEL
SMYRNA – Michael J. Wassel, 76, of East Main St., passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich.
He was born July 3, 1937 in Lincoln, PA, a son of Michael and Elizabeth Fecak Wassel and received his education in local schools. On April 2, 1972, Michael married Barbara A. Follett in Connellsville, PA. He had worked at the Gladding Corporation in S. Otselic and then the NYS Dept. of Transportation until his retirement. He was also a self-employed carpenter and cabinet maker. Michael was a m..
Marilyn C. Coffey
Published on: Monday, February 3, 2014
MARILYN C. COFFEY
NORWICH – Marilyn C. Coffey, 74, long-time Norwich resident, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014.
The daughter of Roland Anderson and Mary Duffy Anderson Ziemba, Marilyn was born in Chicago on New Year’s Day of 1940. Marilyn was raised by her mom and step-father, William Ziemba. Her father died when she was very young. She graduated from the Loretto Academy Catholic School in Chicago in 1957, and went to work for the 5th Army Headquarters Base in Chicago. While working at 5th Army, she met the ..
Lester Oliver Winfield
Published on: Monday, February 3, 2014
LESTER O. WINFIELD
MOUNT UPTON – Lester Oliver Winfield, 86, of Mt. Upton, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Norwich Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born May 15, 1927, son of the late Walter and Alta (Smith) Winfield in Binghamton. Lester married Eleanor E. Pope-Miner on July 26, 1958 in East Guilford.
He was employed as a machinist for the Amphenol Corp in Sidney when he retired in 1989.
Lester is survived by: Wife – Eleanor Winfield, Mt. Upton; 4 sons and 2 daughters: John and Marie Miner of Gilbertsville, Dian..
Daniel Green
Published on: Monday, February 3, 2014
DANIEL P. GREEN, JR.
ERIEVILLE – Daniel P. Green, Jr., 44, of Morrow Rd., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, following a long illness.
He was born on April 30, 1969 in Syracuse, a son of Daniel P., Sr. and June Stevens Green and received his education in local schools.
Surviving are his parents, June and Ernest Kreis of Erieville; Daniel P., Sr. and Riza Green of Springfield, MO; maternal grandparents, Virginia White of E. Syracuse and Edward Stevens of Baldwinsville; paternal grandmother, Mildred..
Charles Bice
Published on: Monday, February 3, 2014
CHARLES E. BICE
EARLVILLE – Charles E. Bice, 58, of South Hamilton Rd., passed away Tuesday, January 28 2014 at his home.
He was born October 7, 1955 in Norwich, a son of the late Charles D. and Esther M. Fairbanks Bice. He was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School in 1974, and attended Onondaga Community College. Most recently, he had spent many years as a self-employed auctioneer. He had previously worked at several area companies including Cheseborough Ponds, Rendering Works and M & L Trucking. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed ..