John (jack) Hayes
Published on: Thursday, April 30, 2015
MT. UPTON – John (Jack) Hern Hayes, born December 6, 1927 in Montour Falls, NY, died at home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Mt. Upton, NY.
John, or Jack as he was called as a youth, attended Odessa Central School from 1933 to 1946. He attended an extra year of high school because, as he told his children, “My car would not stop at the school my tenth grade year.”
After graduation in 1946, John was employed at Corning Glass in Ithaca.
In the 57th MP Military Police Company in Korea from 1950 to 1953, John received: the Korean Ser..
Elsie H. Bennett
Published on: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
ELSIE H. BENNETT
SHERBURNE – Elsie H. Bennett, 81, of Sherburne, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
She was born April 19, 1934 in Sherburne, a daughter of Galen and M. Lois Healy Barnes and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Elsie married Richard Bennett who predeceased her. Elsie was a short order cook and waitress for various area restaurants, including Scarcella’s Diner in Norwich. Most recently she worked at Unison in Norwich. She enjoyed cooking, baking and playing bingo. Her grand..
Virginia A. (parsons) Sonnergren
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2015
CLERMONT, Fla. – Virginia A. (Parsons) Sonnergren of Clermont, FL passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 17, in The Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL.
Virginia was born on November 12, 1933 in Bainbridge the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Bly) Parsons. She received her education in Bainbridge-Guilford schools and graduated from SUNY-Cobleskill. She married Ronald Sonnergren on May 5, 1956, who passed away in 2007. Virginia moved to Zephyrhills, FL following his retirement in 1988. She worked at several dietician jobs be..
William H. Young
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2015
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – William H. Young, 68, of South Plymouth, passed away Friday afternoon, April 24, 2015, at the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Bill was born on December 19, 1946 in Norwich the son of Clyde and Lena (Riggall) Young. He grew up in the Sherburne area where he attended the local schools. On October 20, 1968 he married Carol Kelsey who survives.
Bill was a hard worker all of his life. He had been employed by Chenango Valley Pet Foods and it’s predecessor’s for over 40 years as a mill operator. A good man with a..
Rose Marie "rosie" Satterlee
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2015
NORWICH – Rose Marie “Rosie” Satterlee, 66, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at home with her family around her.
Rosie was born on March 7, 1949 in Norwich the daughter of John M. and Gertrude (Banks) Satterlee. She resided in Norwich throughout her life and attended the Preston school until 1965. Rosie worked at the ARC’s Community Workshop from it’s inception, then attended their Day Habilitation Program until she retired in 2013. While at the ARC, Rosie loved going swimming, bowling and on numerous ou..
Victor F. Tiffany
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2015
OXFORD – Victor F. Tiffany, 77, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 20, 2015, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Victor was born on July 4, 1937 in Norwich the son of Julian and Irma (Gardner) Tiffany, He grew up in the Norwich area where he attended the local schools. On July 12, 1958 he married Patricia Roof who survives.
Victor was a hard worker all of his life and was there to provide for his family. He had been employed by the Chenango County Highway Dept. for 32 ½ years where he worked as a wingman on the..
Charlotte Marie Smith-tophoven
Published on: Friday, April 24, 2015
NORWICH – Charlotte Marie Smith-Tophoven, 91, formerly from Edmeston and a long time resident of the State of Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital Nursing Facility with her beloved family at her side. She was born November 3, 1923 in McDonough, the daughter of Coral and Mildred (VanSlyke) Phillips. She was first united in marriage to Harold Smith, son of Oran and Eunice Bush and then to Emile Tophoven. She was predeceased by both of her husbands.
While living in this area, Charlotte was employed in the f..
Victor F. Tiffany
Published on: Friday, April 24, 2015
OXFORD – Victor F. Tiffany, 77, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
At Victor’s request, there will be no formal funeral services or calling hours.
A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Franklin York Mayo
Published on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
FRANKLIN YORK MAYO
WILBRAHAM, MA – York Mayo, 73, a dedicated business and community leader and friend to all, died peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2015.
He was born on July 16, 1941 in Elmira, NY, to the late Frank and Velma (Wray) Mayo. York grew up in Ithaca, NY and graduated from Hobart College, Geneva, NY, with a B.S. Degree in Economics.
In 1969, he joined the American Saw and Manufacturing Company, East Longmeadow, MA. Over the course of his thirty year career, he held the positions of Lenox Sales Representat..
Suzanne M. Caldwell
Published on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
SUZANNE M. CALDWELL
NORWICH – Suzanne M. Caldwell, 68, of County Rd. 32, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital RHCF in Norwich.
She was born March 18, 1947 in Norwich, a daughter of the late Newton and Inez Luelle Primmar Burlison and was a graduate of New Berlin High School. On September 18, 1998, Suzanne married Herbert F. Caldwell in Norwich. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose family was her life. She had worked for T.A.C.O. in Sherburne and for Page Seed in Greene.
Surviving a..
Richard J. (dick) Phillips
Published on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
RICHARD J. (DICK) PHILLIPS
NORWICH – Richard J. (Dick) Phillips, 85, a life long Norwich resident and past City of Norwich Fire Chief, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Monday morning, April 20, 2015.
Dick was born on January 18, 1930 in Norwich the son of Chester and Margaret (Lorimer) Phillips. He attended the Norwich schools and was a 1946 graduate of the Norwich High School. Deciding to further his education he attended Morrisville College from which he graduated in 1948. On Sept. 9, 1949, in Norwich, he married Mar..
Tracy M. Richmond-banks
Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
TRACY M. RICHMOND-BANKS
Tracy M. Richmond-Banks, 52, went to Heaven on April 9, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Tracy was born on July 7, 1962, to Simon and Gladys Richmond, who predeceased her. She grew up on her family’s dairy farms in South Kortright and Guilford, NY. As a child, Tracy was active in all things farm-related, from 4-H clubs to showing cows at county fairs. She graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford C.S. and SUNY Cobleskill, and went on to enjoy a 30 year career as a milk tester for Dairy One. She ..
Richard Paul Jaycox, Sr
Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
RICHARD P. JAYCOX SR.
NORWICH – Richard Paul Jaycox, Sr., 89, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2015, at the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford.
Dick was born in Norwich on May 20, 1925 the son of Paul and Bertha (Pickett) Jaycox. He grew up in Kirk where he attended the local school. In January of 1944 entered the United States Navy serving his country until his honorable discharge in April of 1946. In January of 1949 he reenlisted into the United States Army where he served unti..
David Byron Adams Iii
Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
DAVID BYRON ADAMS III
NORWICH – David Byron Adams III, 72, of Norwich, went home to God on April 19, 2015 at the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
David was born in Bainbridge, NY on August 25, 1942 the son of Louis and Marian (Sutton) Adams. While making his home in Norwich he had been employed by the Chenango Memorial Hospital for many years where he worked in the dietary department. David was a faithful and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Norwich where he attended on a regular basis. He was a found..
Richard (dick) M. Serafen
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2015
RICHARD (DICK) M. SERAFEN
HENDERSON, NEVADA – Richard (Dick) M. Serafen, formerly of Norwich passed away in Henderson NV on March 11,2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on January 13,1931 in Elk Creek NY the only son of Peter and Rose Serafen. He served in the USAF during The Korean war and graduated from SUNY Cobelskill. He was a lifetime member of The Elks Club. He and his wife Louise owned and operated many area Beauty Salons and real estate rentals.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, two so..
Kathleen “kathy” Jordan
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2015
KATHLEEN LEE (ANNESI) JORDAN
CHARLESTON, SC – Kathleen “Kathy” Jordan, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Charleston Hospice Center in Charleston, SC with her family by her side. Her unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family and friends carried her through the last seven months in her courageous fight against cancer.
Born on April 19, 1944 in Myrtle Beach, SC, Kathy was the daughter of Anthony J. and Ruth (Dromgoole) Annesi of Sherburne, NY, who welcomed her to heaven.
Kathy grew u..
Ralph A. Ardron, Jr.
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2015
RALPH A. ARDON JR.
OXFORD – Ralph A. Ardron, Jr., 85 of Oxford passed away on April 17, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was born on March 2, 1930 in McDonough a son of the late Ralph A. Ardron, Sr. and Winifred Barrows Ardron. On August 2, 1953 he married Joyce Bliven, who survives.
Besides his wife of 62 years, Joyce, he is survived by his children; Gregory R. Ardron, Sr. (Darlene), Debra A. Duncan (Randy), and Janet Stanton (Mark); his grandchildren, Gregory R. Ardron, Jr., Jessica Duncan (Thomas), Megan Dunc..
Diane M. Hutchings
Published on: Thursday, April 16, 2015
DIANE M. HUTCHINGS
SHERBURNE – Diane M. Hutchings, 57, of Knapp St., passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born November 7, 1957 in Hamilton, a daughter of Richard and Frances Larkin Briggs and received her education in Hamilton schools. Diane married Bruce R. Hutchings and devoted her life to caring for her family. Spending time with her family, children and grandchildren was the joy of her life.
Surviving are her husband, Bruce; her mother, Frances Briggs of Sherburne; her children, Mary A. McKeragha..
Rosalie Benenati Rodiquenzi
Published on: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
ROSALIE BENENATI RODIQUENZI
WARWICK, NY – Rosalie Benenati Rodiquenzi, 96, of Warwick, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2015.
Born in Norwich, NY on June 21, 1918, Rosalie was the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Paino) Benenati. She graduated Norwich High School in 1936. She married Anthony "Regan" Rodiquenzi on June 19, 1948, who predeceased her. She attended Orange County Community College for her associates in nursing and later got her BS. She worked at the Spring Valley School District and retired from the R..
Olive Dawn Davis
Published on: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
OLIVE DAWN DAVIS
NORWICH – Olive Dawn Davis, 88, of Norwich, passed away Monday afternoon, April 6, 2015, at the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Dawn was born January 23, 1927 in Oneida, NY the daughter of Harold L. and Alice C. (Snyder) Ellis. She attended school in Sherburne and on November 25, 1943 in Sherburne she married Rodney L. Davis who passed away January 4, 2003. Over the years she has worked for the Utica Knitting Mill, the Fishline factory in Norwich, had cleaned homes for several area families but her main ..
Edward J. Sidote
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2015
EDWARD SIDOTE
Edward J. Sidote, passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2015 in Chenango Memorial Hospital at the age of 97-1/2 after a brief illness.
Ed was born September 13th, 1917 in Norwich to Catheryn Testa and James Sidote. He graduated from Norwich Senior High School in 1935 with a Regents Diploma and then worked at the Norwich Borden Creamery. Later he studied accounting at Broome Community College.
After Pearl Harbor in 1942, he enlisted in the Army where he worked at inscription centers. In 1946 he was honorably discharged at the ..
Anthony C. (chris) Hirsch
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2015
ANTHONY C. HIRSCH
NORWICH – Anthony C. (Chris) Hirsch, 71, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 4, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Chris was born on December 12, 1943 in the Bronx the son of Anton and Genevieve (Donovan) Hirsch. He grew up in Oxford where he attended and graduated from the Oxford High School. He furthered his education by attending SUNY Morrisville where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Behavorial Science. He had worked for Camp Mesorah in Guilford, Opportunities for Ch..
Dorothy M. Brodman
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2015
DOROTHY M. BRODMAN
NORWICH – Dorothy M. Brodman, 92, of Norwich, passed away early Sunday morning, April 12, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born on March 19, 1923 in Manhattan the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Wright) Hahn. She attended school in the Bronx and on May 4, 1941 she married Frederick O. Brodman who passed away in 1978. Dorothy moved with her husband to Oxford following his retirement in 1975 and in 1976 they moved to No. Norwich. She had worked for 24 years as a nurses aide at the Chenango..
Richard H. Post
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2015
RICHARD H. POST
OXFORD – Richard H. Post, 86 of Oxford passed away on April 9, 2015 at the NYS Veterans’ Home, Oxford. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Sergeantsville, NJ a son of the late Harry and Jennie (Smith) Post.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Post of Oxford; son and daughter in law, Jeffrey and Debbie Post of Columbia, SC; daughter and son in law, Teri and Tom Kozlowski of New Market, MD, and daughter in law, Joanne Post of Frederick, MD; his sisters, Betty Tiscenchek and husband Louie of Oneonta, and Mary Dresser and ..
Mildred I. Adsit
Published on: Friday, April 10, 2015
MILDRED I. ADSIT
SHERBURNE – Mildred I. Adsit, 91, of State Highway 12, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the UHS/Chenango Memorial Residential Healthcare Facility in Norwich.
She was born October 29, 1923 in Bradford, PA, one of 12 children of William and Blanche MIller Dibble. She was a graduate of Otto High School and received a BA from Syracuse University. On August 24, 1961, Mildred married Floyd Adsit in Georgetown. He predeceased her on December 18, 2004. In the 1950’s, Mildred was a missionary in the Republic of Niger in Afr..
Daniel B. Monroe
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
C. Fred Weaver, Ph. D.
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
C. FRED WEAVER
NORWICH – C. Fred Weaver, Ph. D. - “Dr. Fred” of Norwich passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at home with his family at his side. Fred had been sick since October 2014. He is survived by his husband, Robert Johnson, daughter Joanna Brown, son-in-law Ryan Brown, two other children Ben Weaver and Sarah Bergin, and their spouses. Fred had six grandchildren. Fred was predeceased by his wife, Dr. Cynthia Weaver (2009).
Dr. Fred was the Coordinator/Assistant Professor for the Human Services Program at Morri..
Lloyd S. (slim) Hickox
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
LLOYD S. HICKOX
NORWICH – Lloyd S. (Slim) Hickox, 82, of Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Slim was born on August 29, 1932 in Munnsville, NY the son of Leon B. and Luella (Sherman) Hickox. He grew up in the Stockbridge and Munnsville area where he attended the local schools. Following his schooling, Slim entered the United States Army serving his country from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1956. He was stationed at Fort Lee and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Meda..
Shirley Menard
Published on: Tuesday, April 7, 2015
SHIRLEY MENARD
OXFORD – Shirley (Little) Menard, 66, of Oxford, NY passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Norwich Rehabilitation Center on April 5, 2015. Shirley is survived by the love of her life, husband Dale Menard; her children Thomas (Tracy) Piatti of Sherburne; Megan (Tim) Kinter of Bainbridge; Bradley (Tiffany) Menard of Toledo, OH; Ashley (Jason) Place of Clinton; seven grandchildren Jonah, Timmy, Emma, Elizabeth, Eric, Jackson, Sydney; and three brothers Russell Little, John Davis and Kevin Davis. She is predec..
Jason D. Harmon
Published on: Tuesday, April 7, 2015
JASON D. HARMON
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Jason D. Harmon, 75, of South Plymouth and formerly of Sherburne, passed away Saturday morning, April 4, 2015, at the home of his daughter with family by his side.
Jason was born on February 6, 1940 in Torrington, Conn. the son of Kenneth and Alice (Oliver) Harmon. He grew up in the Guilford area where he attended the local school. Over the years Jason has made his home in Afton, Norwich and Sherburne. He was well known in the area where he worked as a self employed painting contractor.
Jason lo..
Josephine “noni” Biviano
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2015
JOSEPHINE BIVIANO
Josephine “Noni” Biviano, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 05, 2015 at her home.
Born in Holmesville on May 9, 1924, Josephine was the daughter of Giovanni and Mary (Mercuri) Mercurio. She attended the Norwich Schools before joining the workforce at the former Norwich Knitting Mill. After moving on to work in Endicott for the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company, Josephine returned to Norwich to work at the Norwich Shoe Company where she remained until her retirement in 1986.
Josephine was an active me..
Ashley A. Tefft
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2015
ASHLEY A. TEFFT
MILFORD – Ashley A. Tefft, 22 of Tansey Hill Road in the Town of Milford died tragically Thursday morning April 2, 2015 in a residential fire at the Cherry Valley family home of her girlfriend Gabrielle “Gabby” Sabler who, together with Gabby’s brother Anthony, also perished in the fire.
Born January 28, 1993 in Oneonta, Ashley was the daughter of Dennis and Donna (Underwood) Tefft of Milford.
Ashley or “Ash” to many of her family and friends loved art and all forms of music. After high school (Milford..
Lois B. Scherger
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2015
LOIS B. SCHERGER
NORWICH – Lois B. Scherger, 76, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Lois was born in Norwich on April 3, 1938 the daughter of Archie Sprague and Wilma (Steward) McIntire. She was a resident of Norwich for most of her life and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. Following her graduation Lois joined the United States Navy and had many fond memories of the time that she served her country. Following her discharge she began her career at NBT Bank where she worked ..
Joel W. Gibbon
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2015
JOEL W. GIBBON
SOUTH OTSELIC – Joel W. Gibbon, 46, of South Otselic, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 2, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Joel was born on December 14, 1968 in Norwich the son of Arnold and Betty (Davern) Gibbon. He grew up in Norwich and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. Over the years he has worked for several telecommunication companies including Protel.
Joel was a very social and likeable guy. He liked his hunting, was a fan of the Grateful Dead and enjoyed the compan..
Donna V. Morrison
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2015
DONNA V. MORRISON
OXFORD – Donna V. Morrison, 66, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2015, at the Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Donna was born on June 2, 1948 in New Berlin the daughter of Samuel and Marian (Spencer) Veronesi. She grew up in the New Berlin and Edmeston area and was a graduate of the Edmeston High School. Over the years Donna had served as the organist for several churchs including the New Berlin First Baptist Church, Edmeston and the Columbus Community Church. She had also worked for New York Ce..
Bethel L. Jarvis
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2015
BETHEL L. JARVIS
NORWICH – Bethel L. Jarvis, 91, of Golden Age Apartments, Mechanic St., formerly of South Otselic, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at her home.
She was born May 15, 1923 in West Eaton, one of eight children born to Charles J. and Gladys Stacey Darrow, and received her education in Georgetown schools. On August 31, 1944, Bethel married V. Harold Jarvis in Georgetown. He predeceased her on November 26, 2004. Bethel worked for the Gladding Corp. in South Otselic from the age of 18, and then for Continental Cordage in Cazen..
Ivan R. Unger
Published on: Friday, April 3, 2015
IVAN R. UNGER
EARLVILLE – Ivan R. Unger, 97, of Earlville Rd., passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.
He was born September 27, 1917 in Hallstead, PA, a son of Daniel and Ida Parks Unger. On January 22, 1940, Ivan married Elizabeth Rounds in Hallstead, PA. She predeceased him on January 4, 1986. Ivan was a cattle dealer until his retirement.
Surviving are his children, Patricia and Robert Drown of Neversink, NY; Deborah Burnap of Spring Hill, FL; Edward and Kathryne Unger, Theodore and Lorene U..
Jean Crippen Knapp
Published on: Friday, April 3, 2015
JEAN C. KNAPP
SHERBURNE – Jean Crippen Knapp, 86, of South Main St., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at home.
She was born in 1928 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of Phillip Martin and Mildred Ola Morton Crippen. She was raised in Stamford, NY until her family moved to Sherburne in 1944. She graduated from Sherburne High School in 1946. Jean married Frank Jay Knapp on June 27, 1959 in Sherburne. He predeceased her on April 28, 1990. Jean had worked at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford and the medical library at Syracuse University School of M..
William Weeks Eaton
Published on: Thursday, April 2, 2015
WILLIAM WEEKS EATON
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – William Weeks Eaton, 54, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away March 10, 2015 after a short illness with colon cancer.
Born in Norwich, New York on September 7, 1960, Bill was the son of Thomas Jewell Eaton and Annette (Ruby) Eaton, the youngest of seven. During his childhood, “Pork” spent three years in Lexington, Kentucky, five years in Pompano Beach, FL, and returned to his hometown where he graduated from the Norwich High School, class of 1978. While in the high sc..
Marilyn (excell) Neubauer
Published on: Wednesday, April 1, 2015
MARILYN NEUBAUER
Marilyn (Excell) Neubauer, 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents, Lynn and Marie Excell; niece, Teresa (Hayes) McLean and by long-term friend, Richard McGowan. Marilyn is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Donna Neubauer; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynnette and David Pribula, Barbara and William Hayes; seven grandchildren, Adam, Mark, Nicholas, Emily, Brandon, Courtney and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Bridgette and Adam Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Jun..