Thomas Burns
Published on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
NORWICH – Thomas M. Burns, 63, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, March 26, 2009 at his home.
The son of Lt. Commander Donald F. and Virginia Flandreau Burns, Tom was born in December of 1945 in Washington, D.C. and grew up there. He was a graduate of the Archbishop John Carroll Catholic High School. Tim lived in the Washington area until 1992, when he relocated to Norwich, and was a self-employed house painter in both locations. His love of model making led to many hours of patient handcrafting and working with blueprints, while he ..
Hammet Martin
Published on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
PITTSFIELD – Hammet “Lee” Martin, 79, of Pittsfield, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 in the Wilson Memorial Hospital of Johnson City.
He was born Jan. 31, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, the son of William Hammet & Alice (Waters) Martin. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Martin.
Lee was a graduate of Amityville High School and attended Farmingdale College for two years, where he studied electrical technology. He was a Union Electrician and member of the Local Union #25 IBEW, Melville.
He was an 18-year member of the Copiague Volunteer Fire Depa..
Louis Heady
Published on: Monday, March 30, 2009
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Louis Heady, 62, of South New Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A 20-plus year resident of South New Berlin, Louis was born in January of 1947 in Dover, N.J., a son of Amos and Jennie Fredericks Heady. While living in Chenango County, he had worked for about 10 years as a groundskeeper for St. Andrew’s Cemetery in New Berlin and would assist with the cleaning of the church. Louis liked to hunt and fish, ride motorcycle and tinker with cars. A “MacGyver” type..
Marilyn Chan
Published on: Monday, March 30, 2009
OXFORD – Marilyn A. Chan, 75, of Oxford, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 28, 2009. She is now with God in Heaven.
She was born on Sept. 16, 1933 in Calicoon, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Wagner) Dill. On Oct. 22, 1952 she married Lewis A. Chan, whom she met while attending St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing in New Jersey. He passed away in 1984.
She is survived by her children, Michael Chan of Saratoga, Debra and David Carnachan of Norwich, Linda and Chet Hobby of Hu..
Lulu Williams
Published on: Monday, March 30, 2009
NORWICH – Lulu M. Williams, 74, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2009, at Wilson Hospital.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Lowell Shapley, Laura (Wilfred) Rice, Merritt Shapley, Ronald Shapley. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lisa Williams, Windsor; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Allen, North Greenbush, grandchildren, John Allen, Laura Allen and Dakota (Koty) Williams; sister, June Ellison; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Marion Shapley; sister-in-law, Anne Shapley, and Erwin and Sue Williams and their..
William Cass
Published on: Monday, March 30, 2009
NORWICH – William L. Cass, 74, of Campbell Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Francis House in Syracuse.
Born July 11, 1934 in Syracuse, Bill was the son of J. LaVerne and Doris (New) Cass. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1952. He continued his education at SUNY Morrisville and SUNY Brockport receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Following graduate work at Clemson, Cortland and Oswego, Bill was a teacher and coach in the Canastota school district from 1961 until his retirement i..
Thomas Burns
Published on: Monday, March 30, 2009
NORWICH – Thomas M. Burns, 63, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, March 26, 2009 at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Tom will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday from St. Paul’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Lester Smith will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
A complete obituary for Tom will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Andrew Zaia
Published on: Friday, March 27, 2009
NORWICH – Andrew John “Andy” Zaia, 87, a lifetime Norwich resident, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich on Feb. 20, 1922, Andy was the son of John and Nancy (Fonti) Zaia. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1940. Also known as “Ironman,” Andy was a member of the famous 1937 NHS football team that was undefeated, untied and unscored upon. He then worked in Buffalo for Bell Aircraft before enlisting in the U.S. Army 1942-1946. Andy attended Syracuse Universit..
Nellie Walker
Published on: Friday, March 27, 2009
NORWICH – Nellie Eileen (Young) Walker of Norwich passed away March 26, 2009 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, where she has resided for the past three years.
She was born March 21, 1921, at Greenfield, Iowa, the daughter of Pearl Carter and Irvin Young. At the age of nine months, she and her parents moved to McDonough, eventually settling in Norwich. At the age of 17, she married Russel F. Walker at the Birdsall Street parsonage of Calvary Baptist Church, and together they started and operated the Chat ‘n Chew and Cottage ..
Scott Eaves
Published on: Thursday, March 26, 2009
EARLVILLE – Scott E. Eaves, 86, of Lebanon Rd., passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his daughter’s home in Bouckville.
He was born August 17, 1922 in Wauseon, Ohio, a son of John F. and Olive Lochbihler Eaves. He received his education in Sherburne schools and out behind the barn at the end of a hickory stick. Scott joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country as a paratrooper in World War II. On Sept. 23, 1946, he married Pauline Baker in Earlville. They made their home on their dairy farm “Eavestead,” which they operated ..
William Cass
Published on: Thursday, March 26, 2009
NORWICH – William L. Cass, 74, of Campbell Road, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Francis House in Syracuse.
Funeral arrangements for Bill are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
Raub Smith
Published on: Thursday, March 26, 2009
SHERBURNE – Mr. Raub M. Smith, 88, of Parks Road, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at the Harding Nursing Home, Waterville.
He was born in Trenton, N.J. on July 13, 1920, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Woodward Smith, and attended local schools. On Feb. 14, 1941, Raub married Barbara Lenhardt in Mercerville, N.J. She predeceased him on March 28, 1996. Raub joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during World War II. Following the war, he worked for the Otis Elevator Co. in Trenton, N.J. until his retirement. Moving to North ..
Grace Nucero
Published on: Thursday, March 26, 2009
NORWICH – Grace A. “Gracie” Nucero, 88, formerly of Ross Avenue, died on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Gracie was born April 11, 1920 aboard the ship Reggia Calabria while enroute to the United States. Living in Norwich, Gracie worked for several years at the Norwich Knitting Mill and then at the Norwich Shoe Company until it closed. She returned to the knitting mill as an inspector and retired in 1983.
Gracie was a life-long member of St. Bartholomew’s Church and a member of the Rosary Society for o..
Josephine Purcell
Published on: Thursday, March 26, 2009
MORRISVILLE – Josephine Purcell, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009 after a brief stay at the Crouse Community Center.
Born in Thomas, W. Va. on May 15, 1919, she was a daughter of Samuel and Myrtle Fletcher Gross. Jo graduated from Thomas High School in 1936 and received nursing training at Penn State. On March 11, 1944, she married Edward J. Purcell in Baltimore, Md. He predeceased her on Feb. 26, 1981. A Baltimore resident most of her life, Mrs. Purcell had worked for the U.S. Department of the Army as a Transportat..
Roxy Cline
Published on: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
EDMESTON – Roxy Eliza Cline, 83, formerly of West Hill Apartments, Edmeston and Cooperstown, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009 at Fox Hospital.
She was born April 8, 1925 in Middlefield, the daughter of Barney and Nettie (Murray) Snyder. She married Harvey Cline Jan. 8, 1944. He passed away on Oct. 2, 1990. Roxy was employed for many years as an operating room technician at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. She was a homemaker and loving mother and was also an avid quilter and crotchetier and had donated many quilts to the Edmeston Fire Depar..
Grace Nucero
Published on: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
NORWICH – Grace A. Nucero, 88, formerly of Ross Avenue, died on Tuesday evening, March 24, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Grace are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...
Ethel Conrad
Published on: Wednesday, March 25, 2009
WHITE POST, Va. – Ethel Beck Conrad, 87, of White Post, died peacefully on Sunday, 22 March 2009 at Westminster-Canterbury in Winchester, Va. She was the daughter of Frances Ecob Beck and Carl Arthur Beck who was the co-author of the famous football fight song, “On, Wisconsin!”
Mrs. Conrad was preceded in death by her husband, Brig Gen. G. Bryan Conrad, West Point Class of November 1918. He died in 1976. A daughter, Katherine Brooke Conrad died in 1962. A brother, Gilbert Beck, died in 1937. She is survived by her son, Bryan H. Conra..
Doris Halbert
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
JOHNSON CITY – Doris Halbert, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home.
Doris was predeceased by her parents, James and Rachel Shepard; her sisters, Lenore Polera, Eveline Sprague and Marjorie Hotaling; and her brothers, Gordon, Gerald, and Loren Shepard.
She is survived by her husband, Jay; her three children, Jerry Halbert, Vicky Halbert and Lonnie Schuyltz; two grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Bowerman and DJ (Connie) Perry and one great grandchild, Jordan Perry. Doris is also survived by ..
Ruth Misilewich
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
NORWICH – Ruth Rockwell Lewis was the ninth child of Martha and Ralph Lewis. She was born on Dec. 22, 1922 in the family home on Prospect Street, in Huntington. Ruth passed to her eternal garden on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. at Gilmour Nursing facility where she has resided for the past few years. Ruth spent her last days surrounded by her family and many loving caregivers.
She was married to Victor Misilewich for sixty-six years at the time of his death. They had moved to Norwich to retire in 1996. Ruth leaves three children. V..
Louise Squires
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
SHERBURNE – Louise C. Squires, 63, of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 20, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital,
The daughter of Richard and Louise Forgas Roberts, Louise was born in July of 1945 in Syracuse. She grew up in Solvay, where she attended and graduated from the local schools. Louise relocated to Cortland for a time, then moved to Norwich where she married Gary Squires Sr., on Feb. 6, 1985. She was employed over her years by the Norwich Shoe Company, the Blue Bird Restaurant, the Ontario Restaurant, and Vall..
Shirley Price
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
SHERBURNE – Shirley Allison Price went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, March 20, 2009 in Oneonta, while surrounded by her family.
Shirley was born on May 9, 1925 in Waterbury, Conn., to Lillian and Charles Allison. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Charles Price, a brother, Louis Allison, a son-in-law, Howard Fox, and daughter-in-law, Joyce Price.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family; daughter, Gloria and Gail DeLee of Otselic; son, Stephen Price of Sherburne; and daughter Sally and Roy Straka of..
James Gallagher
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
NORWICH – James Burr Gallagher, 89, of Norwich, passed away March 19, 2009 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
He was a devoted husband and beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the loving husband of Olga Gallagher.
Jim was born in Buffalo on June 18, 1919. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rene Gallagher. After graduating from high school he went to electrical engineering school in Washington, D.C. Jim served in the Marines and the Army Air Corps. After returning home from the service he held..
Evelyn Neubauer
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
BRISBEN – Evelyn M. Neubauer, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2009, at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.
She was predeceased by her husband, Douglas; daughter, Susan; sister, Dorothy Bilby; son-in-law, David Muzzy; grandsons, Michael Mele and Jeff Lee; great-granddaughter, Madelyn. Evelyn is survived by her children, Lillian and Leonard Quinn, Oxford, Lois Muzzy, Carlisle, PA, Evelyn (Anne) and James Moore, Lisle, Douglas and Rita Neubauer, Jacksonville, FL, Donald and Viola Neubauer, Sherburne, David and Tena Neubauer, Norwic..
Virginia Ellison
Published on: Monday, March 23, 2009
NORWICH – Virginia F. Ellison, a resident of Wood River Village, formerly of Norwich, died Thursday March 19, 2009 at St. Mary Medical Center at the age of 92. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert T. Ellison.
Born in Brooklyn, Virginia was a daughter of the late George and Mildred Lupton Fischer. She had been involved in many community activities and was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother.
Virginia is survived by a daughter, Christine E. Syfert; a son Thomas S. Ellison; three granddaughters, Karen E. Bartkowski, Bethany ..
William Nesbitt Sr.
Published on: Friday, March 20, 2009
NORWICH – William R. Nesbitt Sr., 61, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Sidney in June of 1947, Bill was the son of John and Sophrona Merritt Nesbitt. He grew up in Oxford, living with his mother and step-father, Eugene Hodge, who raised Bill as his own. Bill attended the Oxford schools before the beginning of his working years by taking jobs on several area farms. He later worked as a porter at Chenango Memorial Hospital, for Branham Industries in Greene, and for the Norwic..
William Nesbitt Sr.
Published on: Thursday, March 19, 2009
NORWICH – William R. Nesbitt Sr., 61, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Bill will be held at noon on Monday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford, pastor of the Earlville Baptist Church, will officiate. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment Inc., 17..
Josephine Hotaling
Published on: Thursday, March 19, 2009
NEW BERLIN – Josephine Bell Hotaling, 79, of New Berlin, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Oneonta.
She was born Jan. 13, 1930 in Knoxboro, the daughter of John C. and Elizabeth (Schumaker) Vair. She spent her childhood in New Berlin. On April 1, 1962, she married Newton S. Hotaling. He predeceased her on Dec. 28, 1981.
Josephine is survived by her children: Newton “Newtie” Hotaling Jr. of New Berlin and Laurie Hotaling of New Berlin; five siblings: Robert Vair, Eva Ford, Fannie Pryputniewicz, Daisy Spina and Jesse Vair. She was predecea..
Evelyn Kosowsky
Published on: Thursday, March 19, 2009
NORWICH – A memorial service for Evelyn Kosowsky, who died Feb. 25, 2009, will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church. ..
Leona Frink
Published on: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
NORWICH – Leona Louise Frink, 75, of Woodside, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the New York hospital Queens, after a brief illness.
The daughter of Claude and Emily (McCulloch) Frink, Leona was born on March 6, 1934 in Norwich.
Leona was a graduate of the Norwich High School, Class of 1952. Soon after graduation, she enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving at Lakeland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas and Stewart Air Force Base, Newburgh, until 1955. Leona moved to the New York City area where she had a 38-year career a..
Dorothea Brazee
Published on: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
OXFORD – Dorothea M. Brazee, 81, of Oxford, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2009.
The daughter of Ira and Pearl Lamphere Kellogg, Dorothea was born in Norwich in September of 1927. During her earlier days, she worked for Berglas Manufacturing and as a waitress in several area restaurants. Following her marriage to Francis Brazee, Dorothea became a stay-at-home mom to care for her family, a job which she did well. In 1980, following many years of living in Norwich, the Brazees moved to Oxford, where Dorothea lived until the prese..
Carol Tollison
Published on: Wednesday, March 18, 2009
NORWICH – Carol Charmaine Joy Tollison, 80, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family, on March 6, 2009.
A giving, gentle healer who was employed as a registered nurse by Dr. Martin Jacobi and later worked as a hospice nurse for Chenango Memorial Hospital, Carol was the daughter of Stockard Franklin and Matilda “Naomi” Carpenter Sturn Coffee.
She was born in Denver, Colo. in March of 1928. On Sept, 29, 1946, she married her first husband, Harold Kimble Joy, sharing his life for 50 years. Carol was a gifted dancer ..
Marian Greeley
Published on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
NORWICH – Marian L. Greeley, 81, of Norwich, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital where she has resided for the last three years.
She was born on July 30, 1927 in Norwich, the daughter of Arnold and Edna (Figary) Gibbon. She spent her entire life in the Norwich area, graduating from Norwich High School with the Class of 1945.
On July 19, 1946, in Norwich, she married John P. Greeley Sr., who survives. In the early years she was a stay-at-home mom who devoted herself to the care and well-being of her family. I..
Dorothea Brazee
Published on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
OXFORD – Funeral services for Dorothea Brazee of Oxford, who passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Ancafora, pastoral care coordinator for Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, will officiate.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m.
A complete obituary for Dorothea will appear in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Marion Parker
Published on: Monday, March 16, 2009
McDONOUGH – Marion D. Parker, 76, long time McDonough resident, passed away Saturday evening, March 14, 2009, in the Binghamton General Hospital following a brief illness.
The daughter of Julian and Jessie Wilcox MacLaury, Marion was born in 1932 in Norwich. She grew up in the Oxford area and was a graduate of the Oxford High School. On Dec. 30, 1951 in Oxford, she married Richard Parker, who survives. Following her marriage, she and her husband lived for a brief time in McGraw before moving to the McDonough area where they continued to make..
George Granger
Published on: Monday, March 16, 2009
OXFORD – George R. Granger, 95, of Oxford, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
George was born in Dec. of 1913 in Fenton, the son of Edward and Elizabeth Lord Granger. He grew up in the Fenton area, where he attended the local school. In 1931, George moved to the Oxford-McDonough area, where he has made his home for the past 78 years. Over the years, he worked for the New York Central Rail Road, Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals and the Borden Milk Factory. He had also operated a farm..
Lucille Cole
Published on: Monday, March 16, 2009
NORWICH – Lucille A. Cole, 90, of Norwich, passed away early Sunday morning, March 15, 2009, at her home.
Born in North Norwich in August of 1918, Lucy was the daughter of Jay and Gaynal Ingham Bates. A life long resident of the North Norwich and Norwich area, she had attended the local schools. On Jan. 8, 1938 in Norwich, she married Claude Cole, who passed away Feb. 6, 2007. Over the years, Lucy worked for the Norwich Pharmacal Co. working both on the line and in the cafeteria.
Dedicated to her family, she enjoyed spending time with them ..
Dorothea Brazee
Published on: Monday, March 16, 2009
OXFORD – Dorothea M. Brazee, 81, of Oxford, passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2009, at her home in Oxford.
Funeral arrangements for Dorothea are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich...
Cheryl Mitchell
Published on: Monday, March 16, 2009
NEW BERLIN – Cheryl Ann Mitchell, 43 years old, of Syracuse, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.
She was bor on June 18, 1965, in Cortland, and spent her childhood in Oxford. Cheryl is a graduate of Oxford Academy and received her BA in business from SUNY Morrisville.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Garry & Connie (Caldwell) Manwarren of Zephyr Hills, Fla. and her grandparents, Laurence and Eleanor Caldwell of Cortland. She is also survived by her companion Mark Galster, and two sons: Daniel Sa..
Clara Martino
Published on: Monday, March 16, 2009
NEW HARTFORD – Mrs. Clara C. (Casamento) Martino, age 71, of New Hartford, passed away after a courageous battle on Saturday, March 14, 2009 in the comfort of her daughter’s home with her loving family by her side. Although afflicted with a debilitating condition, Clara continued to inspire the many people in her life by her courage and inner strength, until the day she passed.
Born in Norwich on Sept. 5, 1937, Clara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Raffaele) Casamento. Following her graduation from Norwich High School she..
Wesley Palmer Sr.
Published on: Friday, March 13, 2009
OTSELIC – Wesley R. Palmer Sr., 69, of Route 80, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at his home.
He was born May 4, 1939 in the Town of Otselic, a son of Ralph A. and Florence B. Knapp Palmer and received his education in local schools. On April 17, 1960, Wesley married Barbara Williams in Otselic. She predeceased him on June 14, 2005. Wesley was a self employed truck driver for many years, and later worked for J.B. Hunt of Lowell, Arkansas. He loved gardening, and was an avid sports fan, especially of NASCAR and the Yankees.
Surviving a..
Thomas Delaney Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
GILBERTSVILLE – Thomas Michael Delaney Sr., 73, of Gilbertsville, went to be in the arms of the Lord on Monday March 9, 2009. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
He was born April 30, 1935 on the family farm in Greene. Thomas attended Towslee Rural School, town of Greene and Greene Central School. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, serving on the U.S.S. Brownson during the Korean War. While in service, he made several trips around the world, crossing the equator and the International Dateline, and stoppi..
Herbert Jennings
Published on: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
NORWICH – Herbert “Herb ”Nelson Jennings, 96 years young, of South Plymouth and Norwich, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2009.
Born in January of 1913 to Herbert G. and Euphemia Crammond Jennings in Detroit, Mich., Herb was educated in Indianapolis, Ind. He developed a strong sense of respect for himself and others at a young age and learned the importance of responsibility, humility, and good humor. His value system was strengthened and refined over his lifetime. He was well loved and respected by those privileged to know him.
Herb ..
Catherine Logerfo
Published on: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
NORWICH – Catherine A. LoGerfo, 79, of Norwich, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 8, 2009 at the Gilmour Residential Health Care Facility.
Born April 10, 1929 in Queens, Catherine was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Puccino) LoGerfo. After attending school in Queens, she worked at Lord and Taylor in New York City and in various office jobs, before working with Dr. Hutchinson, a cardiac surgeon at St. Luke’s for eight years. She then cared for her mother full time before joining the Westin Bonaventure in Californiaas se..
John Lawrence
Published on: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
NORWICH – John G. Lawrence, age 52, of Bart, Pa., formerly of Norwich, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, March 7, 2009.
He was the husband of Darlene T. Eastridge Swisher Lawrence with whom he celebrated 6 years of marriage on May 25th of last year. He was born in Ellenville, a son of Lois McClay Lawrence of Norwich and the late Donald E. Lawrence.
He was a Scale Master for Lancaster County Solid Waste Management. He was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion, Quarryville Slumbering Groundhog Lodge, Anc..
Ruth Macdonald
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
KINGSTON – Ruth Ann “Scooter” MacDonald of Park Street Kingston, died at The Kingston Hospital Thursday, March 5, 2009.
Born in Norwich on September 4, 1952, she was a daughter of David V. Aldrich of Crestview, Fla., and the late Beth Burdick Aldrich.
A graduate of Ulster County Community College, she was employed as an analyst for United Health Care.
Ruth was an active member of Saint Johns Episcopal Church, serving on the 175th anniversary commitee, and as a chalice bearer.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas MacDonald; one ..
Jean Cummings
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
SIDNEY – Jean M. Cummings, 72, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
Jean was born on July 31, 1936 in Binghamton, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mae (Newcomb) Andrews. She was married to Ralph H. Cummings in 1950. He predeceased her on Jan. 2, 1983.
She was a former employee of MeadWestVaco, Inc. of Sidney, an avid animal lover and cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jean was a member of the Sidney Fire Department Auxiliary, the Southern Cruiser’s Motorcycle C..
Alzina Larchar
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
COLUMBUS – Alzina Mary (Henderson) Larchar, 97, died Friday morning, March 6, 2009 at Hamilton Hospital after a short illness.
She was born Sept. 12, 1911, at her families’ farm in Morris, Otsego County, the second of the 11 children of Lester Joel Henderson and Cecil Georgie Sampson.
Alzina attended the Little Red Schoolhouse in South New Berlin until her high school years and then completed studies for her high school diploma from Morris. She graduated from New York University, magna cum laude, with a double major in history and mathem..
Robert Holcomb
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
GREENE – Robert E. Holcomb, 85, died on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Temple Terrace, Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel J. Holcomb.
Bob is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Brenda Holcomb, Duane and Robin Holcomb, all of Greene; five grandchildren, Shannon, Sabrina, Joshua, Scott and Louise; three great-grandchildren, Rilee, Abigail and Elizabeth; brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Minnie Holcomb, Seffner, FL; sister, Lois Carl, Stone Mountain, GA; three sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Martha and Walter B..
Catherine Logerfo
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
NORWICH – Catherine A. LoGerfo, 79, of Norwich, passed away peacefully early Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Gilmour Residential Health Care Facility.
Arrangements are not complete at this time. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home.
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Carol Tollison
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
NORWICH – Carol Joy Tollison of Norwich passed away late Friday evening, March 6, 2009 at her home in Norwich.
Funeral arrangements for Carol are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Herbert Jennings Iii
Published on: Monday, March 9, 2009
PLYMOUTH – Herbert N. Jennings III passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Herb are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. ..
Pauline Grasso
Published on: Friday, March 6, 2009
GUILFORD – Pauline K. Grasso, 90, most recently of Guilford and formerly of White Stone, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Louis and Maria Jencyik Kinsch, Pauline was born in June of 1918 in Detroit, Mich., but spent her childhood in Manhattan where she attended the Seward Park High School. In New York City, on Aug. 25, 1940, Pauline married John C. Grasso. She and her family relocated to White Stone in 1948, and she spent most of her adult years there before moving to Guilford about two..
James Wright
Published on: Thursday, March 5, 2009
NORWICH – James W. Wright, of Norwich, passed away after an illness the morning of March 3, 2009. He was 71.
Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice Kenyon Wright; by four daughters: Nicki Conroy of the Town of Union; Bety Lynne Wright of Somerset, N.J., Wendy Sue Wright and David Burdick of Norwich, and Jamie Lynn Moore and husband Gary of Norwich; and nine grandchildren: Edwin, Andrew, Elise, Susan, Benjamin, and Daniel Conroy, Logan and Noah Bufalini, and Dustin Moore. He is also survived by his sister, Kathryn Vona; and was prede..
Marla Campbell
Published on: Thursday, March 5, 2009
SMYRNA – Marla Ferris Campbell, 71, died at her home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, with loving family around her.
Born on November 7, 1937 in Lebanon, Marla was the youngest of 12 children of Floyd and Clara Baker Ferris. She graduated from Sherburne High School in 1955, with her future husband, William Campbell. William and Marla were married on May 25, 1957. Their loving union of 33 years ended with William’s death. Marla worked at the telephone company, as well as TACO, and then at Procter and Gamble for 21 years. She led a long and frui..
Leslie Wilcox
Published on: Thursday, March 5, 2009
SHERBURNE: Leslie L. “Mike” Wilcox, 74, of Summit St., passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at home.
He was born May 27, 1934 in Erieville, one of 11 children of Edgar and Pansy Sternburg Wilcox. He attended Erieville and Georgetown schools, and then joined the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1954, serving in the Korean Conflict. Mike was a lineman for NYSEG for several years, and from 1968 until his retirement in 1981, he owned and operated the Riverside Hotel in Earlville.
Mike was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the Earlville Conse..
Pauline Grasso
Published on: Thursday, March 5, 2009
GUILFORD – Pauline K. Grasso, 90, of Guilford, passed away Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Pauline will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Oxford. The Rev. Thomas Ward, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Queens.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
A complete obituary for Pauline will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Richard Pratt
Published on: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Richard “Dick” Pratt, 86, formerly of South New Berlin, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 22, 2009 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
He was born in Schenevus, the son of Bert and Nina Davidson Pratt.
Dick was a graduate of Harpursville High School. After graduating he began his career with the New York State Department of Conservation. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. In 1978, he retired as District Forest Ranger in Sherburne after 32 years of service. He had been a resident of..
Sally Morrone
Published on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
NORWICH – Funeral services for Sally Morrone were held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Rev. Douglas Cunningham, Pastor, celebrated a Mass of Resurrection.
Mass began with Sally’s husband, Tom, and her children, Mary Anne Dean, Kimberly Mack and Tom Morrone, Jr. placing the baptismal pall upon the casket. Sally’s Rosary beads were then positioned on the pall by sisters-in-law, Ann Morrone and Mary Keegan. The readings for the Mass were proclaimed by son, Tom Morrone Jr. and his wife, Ann as well as Jan Papeli..
John Keator
Published on: Monday, March 2, 2009
NORWICH – John G. Keator, 55, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at his home in Taylor afer a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born on Aug. 6, 1953 in Norwich, a son of the late Grover “Don” and Shirley (Monk) Keator. In John’s younger years, he worked on a Christmas tree farm. He later worked in construction and as a truck driver. His most recent employment was with Gutchess Lumber where he worked as a truck driver and a welder.
He is survived by his loving companion, Elaine Knight; his three children, Bob (Sandy) Kea..
Charles Whitmore
Published on: Monday, March 2, 2009
CHITTENANGO – Charles “Charlie” A. Whitmore passed away on Feb. 25, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Private services will be held at North Norwich Cemetery in the spring.
Charlie was a native of Smithville Flats and lived in the Norwich - Sherburne area. He moved to Chittenango in 1970 where he worked on Gates Farm until 1985. He then worked as a grounds keeper at Sullivan Park until he retired in 1999. Charlie lived out his life peacefully in Stonehedge Nursing Home located in Chittenango.
He is survived by four daughters,..
Joanne Revette
Published on: Monday, March 2, 2009
NORTH NORWICH – Joanne Revette, 67, of North Norwich, loving mother and grandmother, passed away late Thursday night, Feb. 26, 2009, at her home.
The daughter of Frederick and Evelyn Allen Day, Joanne was born in Syracuse in April of 1941. She grew up in Fabius, where she attended the local schools. Following her marriage, Joanne became a stay-at-home mom who devoted herself to the care and well-being of her family.
Joanne is survived by her children and their spouses: Thomas and Laura Revette of North Norwich, Andrew Revette of Otselic, Bo..
Marie Goodrich
Published on: Monday, March 2, 2009
NORWICH – Marie L. Goodrich, 69, of Norwich, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at her home.
Born in North Norwich in July of 1939, Marie was the daughter of Edward E. and Bernice C. Maine Law. On June 23, 1979, she married Bert A. Goodrich, who died June 24, 1979.
Most would know Marie from the various restaurants she worked in. She operated the Red Lantern for some time, closing due to bad health. She also cooked at the Globe Hotel for the owners, Ray and Marianne Smith. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 2782 in Norwic..