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Lee E. Stockton

Published on: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Lee E. Stockton 88 of Oxford passed away on March 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1927 in DeRuyter, NY a son of the late Earl and Nellie (Hathaway) Stockton. He is survived by his children, Gail Kovach, Cathy Smith and Mark Stockton; his brother, Dale Stockton; his sister, Frances Squires and many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He is also survived by his step children, H. James Seaman and Pearl Duncan. He was predeceased by his wife, Ladis Seaman Stockton and son, Brian Youngs. Lee was the director of the Ross..

Floyd W. Rivenburg

Published on: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Floyd W. Rivenburg, 92, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with family by his side. Born July 22, 1923, in Orson, PA, Floyd was the son of Charles A. and Delcie Ann (Avery) Rivenburg. He left school at an early age to help support his family. Later, he served in World War II in the European theater, including tours in Germany and France. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and returned home to his young family. On July 22, 1944, in Warren, Wyoming, Floyd married Jean L...

David Lawrence Bliven

Published on: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
David Lawrence Bliven, age 83, died on March 23, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. The oldest of five children, David was born to Lawrence Willard and Anna Smith Bliven on November 25, 1932 in Oxford, New York. He is predeceased by two sisters, Doris Lawton and June Teel, his brother Donald Bliven, and a granddaughter, Joan Bliven. Dave married Arlene Rutherford on August 31, 1957. In addition to his wife, survivors include his sister Elinor Beebe of Grants Pass, Oregon, and four children; Catherine Kiser (Roger) of Pine, Colorado; Margot Bliven (Rich..

Gerald William Pittsley

Published on: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Gerald William Pittsley, 86 yrs. old of the Town of Pittsfield, NY passed away on March 28, 2016 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. Gerald was born on December 25, 1929 in Pittsfield, NY the son of Clyde & Pearl (Montgomery) Pittsley. His childhood was spent in the Pittsfield area. He served in the US Navy from 1948-1952 during the Korean Conflict as a Seaman 1st Class Gunnersmate, Quartermaster aboard USS Requin SSR 481, a radar picket submarine. He also served as a police officer for the Village of New Berlin and is a retired officer from ..

Sandra J. Davis

Published on: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
HUBBARDSVILLE – Sandra J. Davis, 72, of Skaneateles Turnpike, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday, March 31, 2016 from the Columbus Community Church, 4311 State Route 80, Columbus (New Berlin) NY, followed by interment in the South Brookfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11am to Noon prior to the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the South Brookfield Cemetery, PO Box 219, Leonardsville, NY 1336..

Linda J. Sciarretta

Published on: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
WATERVILLE: Linda J. Sciarretta, 62, of Barton Ave., passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford, NY. Friends are invited to call at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home (Kloster & Northrop Memorial Chapel) 210 East Main St., Waterville on Friday April 1, 2016, from 10am to 12:30pm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1pm from St. Bernard’s Church, 199 Stafford Ave., Waterville, NY. Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, NY. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American C..

Darrell T. Hilts

Published on: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Darrell T. Hilts, 67, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 17, 2016. He was born on November 26, 1949 in Oneida, NY the son of Stuart and Shirley Eastman Hilts. Darrell has made his home in Norwich for many years. He attended and graduated from the Norwich Schools where he also wrestled for the school wrestling squad. His worked for a period of 20 years for Agway and then another 2o years for the Chenango County Highway Dept. from which he retired. Darrell was an outdoor enthusiast and an avid gun collector. Darrell is s..

Stanley M. Walrod, Jr.

Published on: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
SHERBURNE – Stanley M. Walrod, Jr., 46, of Handsome Brook Ct., passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born January 28, 1970, in Norwich, NY, a son of Stanley M., Sr. and Margaret Lenning Walrod and was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School. Stanley had worked on several area farms, most recently for Posson Farms in North Norwich. He loved fishing, hunting and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his fiancée, Cindy Rounds of Sherburne; his mother, Margaret (Paul) Young ..

Rogers Fowler

Published on: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
BREWSTER, MA – Our beloved father, Rogers Fowler, passed away peacefully at the Maplewood Assisted Living Facility on March 27th with family by his side. Rogers was born in Springfield , MA on January 22, 1933, the son of Gertrude and Karl Fowler. He grew up in DeWitt, NY and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1951. After high school Rogers pursued a business degree at Nichols College in Dudley Mass. He met the love of his life, Gloria, in high school and the two were married on April 3, 1954. Rogers went to work for Kraft fo..

John Smith

Published on: Friday, March 25, 2016
John Smith, 61, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2016. John was born on April 8, 1954 in Red Bank, NY a son of William and Agnes Smith. John is survived by. his mother Agnes, his cousins Ann Mahoney, Lois Hammond, Martha Mahoney, Suzann Mahoney, and Carol Geisinger. John is also survived by his family care providers Dale and Bernice Brownell. He is predeceased by his father William Smith as well as his brother David Smith. John moved to oxford in 1983. He also attended the New Berlin Day-Hab Program. Memorial contributions can be made ..

Rosemarie Falciani

Published on: Friday, March 25, 2016
RoseMarie Falciani, 71. Passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1945 in Richmond Hill, NY, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose Aloi. RoseMarie was married to her Husband of 54 years, Robert J. Falciani Sr. of Guilford, NY on November 11, 1961. Survived by her husband Robert, and their three cats Bill, Max, and Michael. RoseMarie is also survived by her sons Robert Falciani Jr, of Guilford NY and his wife Dawn, and John Paul Falciani of Medford NY and his wife Dawn. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren: J..

Carol Kinne

Published on: Friday, March 25, 2016
Born in New Hartford, NY. Her parents were Thomas Kinne and Rosemary Allen Kinne. Carol Kinne was an artist, teacher, farmer, dog lover and citizen. She received a BFA from Hunter College, CUNY, and an MA from Bennington College. Artist Kinne was a painter, draftsman, printmaker, computer master and had many solo and group shows, including at Galerie 'Arnaud Lefebvre’ in Paris, France. She taught at Hunter College, Rutgers University and Colgate University. She was a leader in computer-generated art and designed the computer art lab at Col..

Gene S. Pratt

Published on: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Gene S. Pratt, 90, of McDonough, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Norwich Rehab and Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Maynard and son Larry Pratt. Gene is survived by her three children, Sharon and Philip Hofmann, Smithville, Warren and Christine Pratt, Irving, TX and Phillip and Marcia Pratt, Wellsville; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Gene graduated from Harpursville Central School Class of 1943. On July 2, 1943, she married Mayna..

Joanne Taranto Baker

Published on: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Joanne Taranto Baker, 72, ​of Norwich, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com...

Mary E. Schermerhorn

Published on: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Mary E. Schermerhorn, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Heath Care Facility with family by her side. Born on February 21, 1926, in Oneida, NY, Mary was the daughter of George T. and Elva (Burtis) Wright. On June 22, 1945, in Norwich Mary married her husband Starr Schermerhorn, who died on April 12, 1979. She is survived by her children, Walter Schermerhorn and his wife, Barbara, of Norwich, and Mary Buss and her husband, Rick, of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren Amy Franklin and her husband, Mark..

Floyd W. Rivenburg

Published on: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Floyd W. Rivenburg, 92, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with family by his side. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com...

Doreen M. Crissey

Published on: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Doreen M. Crissey, 82, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton. services 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...

Robin M. Clair

Published on: Monday, March 21, 2016
Robin M. Clair, 51, passed away March 4, 2016, at Ocala, Florida, daughter of Arthur D. and Evah Peek of New Berlin. She graduated from New Berlin Central School in 1982. She married Patrick J. Clair on February 4, 1984. They had two children, Rebecca and husband Josh of Florida, and Patrick J. Clair and wife Sarah from Albany, NY. They have four grandchildren. She had four brothers, Arthur R. Peek and Stella of New Berlin, Donald Peek and Barbara of Sherburne, Robert J. Peek and Brenda of Sherburne, William J. Peck of New Park, NY. One s..

Frances M. Natoli

Published on: Monday, March 21, 2016
Frances M. Natoli (née Fitch) passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 in San Antonio, TX. She was 88. Frances was born on March 30, 1927 in Colchester, NY to her parents, Floyd and Edith Fitch. She received her education in Guilford, NY. She married Thomas G. Natoli on May 19, 1951 and they were longtime residents of Oxford, NY. Frances worked at the Norwich Shoe Factory and Proctor & Gamble in Norwich, NY, retiring in 1992. Frances loved her family, friends, and taking care of her house, especially gardening. She was a member of Saint Jo..

William 'bill' Wood Anderson

Published on: Monday, March 21, 2016
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ WOOD ANDERSON DURHAM, NC – On March 16th, 2016, Bill Anderson, 59, died as he lived--unexpectedly. Bill grew up in upstate New York, in the small town of Norwich. He traveled extensively by thumb and box car as a youth before marrying Andrea Hughes in 1978 and settling into the lovely community of Duke Park in Durham, NC. Bill was a man of many facets with such occupations as sign painter, rare coin dealer, pro skydiver, buyer's agent, treasure hunter, real estate agent, marketing director, and communit..

David Preston

Published on: Monday, March 21, 2016
David Preston, 72, of Coventry, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Services 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...

Evelyn “peg” E. Graves

Published on: Monday, March 21, 2016
Evelyn “Peg” E. Graves, 90, of South Otselic, NY, passed away at her home on Friday, March 18, 2016, while surrounded by her family. Born in German, NY, on May 4, 1925, Peg was the daughter of the late George and Hazel Coler Bates. A longtime resident of South Otselic, she was employed at Gladding Corporation for over 40 years. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Mariquita) Graves of South Otselic; her grandchildren, Lynn Sharp of Sugar Hill, GA, Aaron (Jennine) Justice of Binghamton, and Jeffrey Rosengrant of NYC; and four great-grandchi..

Llewellyn “wally” K. Eccleston

Published on: Thursday, March 17, 2016
Llewellyn “Wally” K. Eccleston, 74, of Selkirk, NY, and formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. Born in Cortland, NY, on August 12, 1941, Wally was the son of the late Leon and Irene Rackett Eccleston. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Ravena, NY. He retired from Armstrong in Fulton, NY, after 32 years of service. He was also a member of the Thunder Heart Golf Course Sr. League and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He is survived by his..

Luella Ann (frair) Popkin

Published on: Thursday, March 17, 2016
Luella Ann (Frair) Popkin, 79, passed away quietly in her sleep on March 10, 2016. Luella was born in Oxford, NY on November 6, 1936 to Inez Primmar and William Frair. She married Samuel Popkin on August 19, 1956, and they had two daughters and one son. Bitten by the travel bug and a wonderful opportunity, Sam and Lue moved to Texas in 1980 and on to Arizona in 1982, where they made their life together in Tucson until Sam passed away in 1997. Luella moved back to her hometown of Oxford in 2003 to be closer to family and friends. Luella ha..

Thomas M. “tom” Kerwin

Published on: Tuesday, March 15, 2016
SHERBURNE – Thomas M. “Tom” Kerwin, 64, of Kendricks Rd., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born November 27, 1951 in Ilion, NY, the son of James and Louise Marriott Kerwin. On July 14, 1995, he married Roberta Knapp in North Norwich. Tom was a mason and carpenter who worked at SUNY, Oneonta until retiring in 2014. He had previously worked for Talbot Contracting, Chicago Pneumatic, the Hull Corp. and other area firms. He loved being in the “Church of the Great Outdoors” with his canine companions...

Thomas M. Kerwin

Published on: Monday, March 14, 2016
SHERBURNE – Thomas M. “Tom” Kerwin, 64, of Kendricks Rd., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 11, 2016. Memorial Services will be held at 6pm Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-6pm prior to the service. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com. A complete obituary will be published on Tuesday...

L. Diane Carr

Published on: Friday, March 11, 2016
L. Diane Carr, 66, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in 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...

Beatrice M. Lindblom

Published on: Friday, March 11, 2016
Beatrice M. Lindblom, 89, of Greene, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Hilltop Nursing Center in 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...

William C. Lawrence

Published on: Friday, March 11, 2016
William C. Lawrence, 86, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away Tuesday , March 8, 2016, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 19, 1929 the son of William M. and Marie (Reger) Lawrence and came to Norwich with his parents in 1932. He attended the Norwich schools and graduated with the class of 1947. Following his education, Bill entered the United States Air Force where he served as a welding instructor. He was employed by GLA and it’s successors retiring from BF Goodrich as a produ..

Lance J. Franklin

Published on: Friday, March 11, 2016
Lance J. Franklin, 53, of Oxford, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home in Oxford. Lance was born in Oxford on November 19, 1962 the son of M. (Wighty) and Florence (Keating) Franklin. He attended the Oxford school and graduated with the Class of 1980. Athletically inclined, Lance played football during his high school years and was a member of the undefeated football team in 1979. He made his home in New Mexico and California for over 20 years, returning to the area in 1999. While in the area he worked in the construction business as a ca..

William C. Lawrence

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
William C. Lawrence, 86, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Norwich. A funeral service for Bill will be held on Monday, March 14, from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Norwich. The Very Rev. Charles Taylor will officiate. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. A complete obituary for Bill will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...

Jared “skip” M. Shore

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Jared “Skip” M. Shore, 79, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by his family. Born in Oxford, NY on October 24, 1936, Skip was the son of the late Carlton and Freida Montgomery Shore. A longtime resident of the area, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the NYS DOT, Binghamton, in 1998 after 18 years of service. Prior to that, he was employed at Simmons Precision, Norwich. He was a former town councilman for the Town of Cincinnatus and a for..

Elizabeth “betty” Edna Holdridge

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Elizabeth “Betty” Edna Holdridge [92] of Williamsburg PA, formerly of New Berlin NY, passed away on March 7, 2016 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone PA, where she had been a resident since 2012. Betty was born on January 15, 1924 in Fayetteville NY, daughter of Willard John and Anna Laura Niles. Her youth was spent with relatives Donald W. and Ruth C. (Welch) Slentz, West Edmeston NY. Betty graduated from the Leonardsville High School, and following graduation attended business school. She was united in marriage to Carlton Adams Holdridge on August..

Barbara Louise Hendrickson

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Barbara Louise Hendrickson, 57, formerly of Sherburne and most recently of Norwich, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich surrounded in love by her family and The Rev. Stephen Reese of the Columbus Community Church. Barb was born on June 4, 1958 in New Berlin the daughter of Leland and Lurena (Barnes) Hendrickson. She attended school in New Berlin and Sherburne from which she graduated in 1976. Barb is survived by her son Jamie Rogers and wife Becky and their children (Barb’s grandch..

Herbert F. Stevens

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Herbert F. Stevens, 78, of Norwich and Oxford, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Herb was one of a set of triplets who was born in Norwich on August 9, 1937 the son of Herbert and Cora (Donnelly) Stevens. He grew up in the Norwich and Oxford area and attended the Norwich Schools. Over the years he worked on the Cliff Chase farm and also did small engine repair. Herb is survived by his siblings, Hubert Stevens of Oxford, who was one of his triplet brothers, Norman Stevens and wife Pat of New Berlin, Cathy C..

Reverend Roger John Smith

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Born in Ithaca, New York to Marilyn and Clarence Smith on January 2, 1950, Roger John Smith was the second baby to arrive in Tompkins County in that New Year,  and the second boy in his family. His brother, Richard, was born three years earlier.  His younger sister, Arlene, was born three years later. Roger was in 7th grade when his family relocated from Ithaca to Greene, New York. He graduated from Greene High School in 1968.  After high school, Roger attended the State University of New York at Oneonta where he majored in English, minored ..

Carl R. Osterhout Jr.

Published on: Thursday, March 10, 2016
Carl R. Osterhout Jr., 70, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, after long illness at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY. Carl was born in Washington D.C. on June 4, 1945, and was the son of the late Carl Sr. and Zita Armstrong Osterhout. He was a graduate of the Bainbridge-Guilford High School and studied music in college. Carl retired from Montgomery Wards when they went out of business. Upon retirement he started a lucrative business buying and selling antiques on eBay and running a dj and karaoke business. Carl was a gifted musician and ..

Barbara Louise Hendrickson

Published on: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Barbara Louise Hendrickson, 57, formerly of Sherburne and most recently of Norwich went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. A service for Barb will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 1:00 pm from the Columbus Community Church. The Rev. Stephen Reese, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Columbus Community Church on Saturday from 11-1 p.m. Please consider memorial contributions to the Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, N..

Frederick J. Swertfager

Published on: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Frederick J. Swertfager, 77, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, March 5, 2016 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Fred was born in Norwich on July 3, 1938 the son of Frederick and Mary (Purdy) Swertfager. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1956 graduate of the Norwich High School. During his high school years, Fred was an outstanding athlete, especially baseball. He was recruited and drafted by the Detroit Tigers and played professional ball for the team until an injury forced his retirement. In honor of his sportsmanship , Fred ..

Richard Rothwell Sr.

Published on: Monday, March 7, 2016
On the morning of February 29, 2016, Richard “Dick” Lee Rothwell Sr. of Plymouth N.Y., passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side. Richard was born to Ernest and Myrtle Rothwell on July 14, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas. He is one of eight children. As a young man, in 1951, Dick joined the Army Paratroopers, and was in Company C, 1st Battalion 508th Regimental Combat Team, 82nd Airborne in Fort Benning, Georgia, where he served as a platoon Sergeant. Later he met his wife to be, Patricia Ann Parry. Dick and Patricia returned to Fo..

George F. Egan

Published on: Friday, March 4, 2016
George F. Egan, 73, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, February 25, 2016, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich. George was born on May 16, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ the son of George F. and Alice (Hayes) Egan. He was educated in the New Jersey schools and following his education entered the United States Army serving his country from July of 1961 until his honorable discharge in July of 1963. While living in New Jersey, George worked as a truck driver as well as a plant manager for Felician University in Lodi, NJ and Upsala Col..

Virginia A. Taranto

Published on: Friday, March 4, 2016
Virginia A. Taranto, 89, of North Broad Street, Norwich, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, after a brief illness. Born on October 15, 1926, in Norwich, Virginia was the daughter of Salvatore and Rosaria (Vanaria) Taranto. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1944, and earned an associate’s degree from Utica School of Commerce. Virginia returned to Norwich to work for Bennett-Ireland, but soon embarked on a long career with Simmonds Precision. She retired in 1988 after more than thirty years with that company. ..

Herbert F. Stevens

Published on: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Herbert F. Stevens, 78, of Norwich and Oxford, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Herbert are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Virginia A. Taranto

Published on: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Virginia A. Taranto, 89, of North Broad Street, and a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born on October 15, 1926, in Norwich, Virginia was the daughter of Salvatore and Rosaria (Vanaria) Taranto. A Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at St. Bartholomew's Church where Rev. Ralph Bove, pastor, will officiate. There will no be calling hours. Burial at St. Paul's Cemetery will take place ..

Perle D. Beckwith

Published on: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Perle D. Beckwith, 82, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 29, 2016, at his home. Perle was born in Oxford on November 25, 1933 the son of LeRoy and Lila (Wood) Beckwith. He was educated in the Oxford schools from which he graduated. He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in June of 1961. On June 29, 1957 he married Alice Bates who passed away September 29, 2009. Perle has made his home in Norwich for many years and has been employed by the Norwich Shoe Co., the Rotary Gas Station and ..

George F. Egan

Published on: Thursday, March 3, 2016
George F. Egan, 73, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, February 25, 2016, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich. George was born on May 16, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ the son of George F. and Alice (Hayes) Egan. He was educated in the New Jersey schools and following his education entered the United States Army serving his country from July of 1961 until his honorable discharge in July of 1963. While living in New Jersey, George worked as a truck driver as well as a plant manager for Felician University in Lodi, NJ and Upsala Col..

Barbara E. Vidler

Published on: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Barbara E. Vidler, 94, of Sherburne, NY, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2016. Barbara was born on November 19, 1921 in the Town of Plymouth, a daughter of Leon and Florence Warren Brown. She was a graduate of Sherburne High School. In 1941, Barbara married William J. Vidler, a union of over 63 years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Norwich and the Fa Ho Lo group at the church. Barbara’s greatest joy was her family who meant the world to her. She enjoyed the holidays and cooking for her family. She was an avid pitch p..

John Henry Dreyer

Published on: Thursday, March 3, 2016
John Henry Dreyer, 63 years old, of Norwich NY, went to be with the Lord Feb. 20, 2016. Born Feb. 6th 1953 to Henry (Rudy) John Dreyer & Delores (DeVito) Roselli. John is survived by his loving companion Joan Crisell of Norwich NY. His children Johnny Dreyer of New London Ct. Nick Dreyer and his children Taylor, Damien, Maddox and Bentley of Mesa Az. And Michelle (David) Evans and their children Victoria, Aiden, Madelyn and Mason of Pheonix Az. He is also survived by his brother Robert (Robbie) Dreyer of Rockaway NJ and many nieces and nephew..

L. Diane Carr

Published on: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
L. DIANE CARR L. Diane Carr, 66, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. She was predeceased by her parents, Gaston and Frances Jordaens and sister, Carol Rolens. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Carr; daughters, Michelle Kehl and Cindy Carr; stepchildren, Peggy Carr, Heather Alberti and Jon Carr; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Kathy Jordeans; sister, Vickie Alcabes; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and in-laws. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cr..

Ruth E. Rounds

Published on: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
RUTH E. ROUNDS Ruth E. Rounds, 64, of McDonough, NY, passed away early Monday morning, February 29, 2016, at Lourde’s Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Born in Greene, NY, on May 2, 1951, Ruth was the daughter of the late Ivan and Elaine Brewer Warren. A lifelong resident of this area, she was a 1969 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. Ruth was a simple Christian lady that never said anything negative about anyone. She was a loving, caring, kind, helpful, and dependable woman who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is..

Gary D. Myers

Published on: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
GARY D. MYERS Gary D. Myers, 77, of Owego passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at home. Gary was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Lucy (Williams) Myers, sister, Virginia George; two brothers and sister-in-law, William and Nancy Myers, Gordon E. Myers; infant daughter, Susan Jane Myers. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Myers; three children and their families, James D. Myers and Kelly Keating, Gregory R. Myers and Vicky Newell, Cheryl A. and James Willard; five grandchildren, Cinnamon and her husband, Ryke..

Marion Castle

Published on: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
MARION CASTLE Marion Castle, 92 of Oxford, passed away February 27, 2016. Early Saturday morning our precious mother and grandmother passed away peacefully after a long illness. She was a very special person who was always thinking of others and never thinking of herself. Marion touched her children and all 16 of her grandchildren in a special way as well as her great grandchildren, friends, extended family and acquaintances. She was long the center of our family and gatherings at her home were frequent. She was especially known for..