Obituaries


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Bernard J. Kirk

Published on: Friday, April 29, 2016
SHERBURNE – Bernard J. Kirk, 58, of State Highway 12, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse after suffering with Chron’s and heart disease for years. He was born March 18, 1958 in North Norwich, a son of the late Daniel J. Sr., and Edna Mae Hicks Kirk. He attended Sherburne-Earlville Schools and earned his GED in the U.S. Army where he served from 1980 to 1983. Bernard had worked in construction, also for Steel Sales, Inc. in Sherburne, Bennett Ireland in Norwich and various other occupations locally. He move..

Jesse Eugene Hurlburt, Jr.

Published on: Friday, April 29, 2016
BAINBRIDGE – Jesse Eugene Hurlburt, Jr., 86, of Bainbridge, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2016. He was born on December 20, 1929 in Nineveh, son of the late Nora and Jesse Hurlburt. Jesse served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. He was a hard working man: he worked at Christman Motors in Norwich, and was a longtime groundskeeper for Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. He was a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed hunting, camping, farming, working on vehicles and visiting with friends..

Cheryl Mcgowan

Published on: Friday, April 29, 2016
Cheryl McGowan, 56, of Oxford, passed away on April 26, 2016. Cheryl was born on October 17, 1959 in Oxford, NY a daughter of the late Cecil and Esther (Buckland)McGowan. Cheryl is survived by her brother Timothy McGowan (Connie Rolison), and her sister Julie McGowan (John Souders). She is also survived by her good friends Rick DuBois and Ginny. Also surviving are several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cheryl graduated from Oxford Academy and Central Schools in 1978 with an academic history playing Field Hockey, Soft Ball, Cheerleading,..

Helen F. Lopiccolo

Published on: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Helen F. LoPiccolo, 92, formerly of Birdsall Street, in Norwich, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016 in the Residential Health Care Facility at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Her family was at her side. Born February 24, 1924, in Elizabeth, NJ, Helen was the daughter of Richard and Florence (Hoffman) Ogden. She graduated from high school in Elizabeth and worked there in the Simmons Mattress Company before her marriage. She and her husband, Dominic, and son, Jim, moved to Norwich by train in May 1948 where they raised their six chi..

Martin Scott Johnson

Published on: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
PENOBSCOT, ME – Martin Scott Johnson passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at approximately 6:33pm. He was in the family home at the time of his passing surrounded by his loving wife Carroll, son Matthew and daughter-in-law Shannon. His final moments consisted of a last smile and a grateful, loving squeeze of both of his hands, one upon his wife of nearly 36 years and the other upon his only son of almost 35 years. Marty lived a full life from February 3, 1960 through April 1st 2016. During his life he accomplished many things. He was a decora..

Richard Jankowski

Published on: Monday, April 25, 2016
OXFORD – Richard Jankowski, 66, of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born on June 11, 1949 in Jackson Heights, son of the late Matthew and Genevieve (Kucienski) Jankowski. He graduated from Mt. Upton Central School and attended college at Dutchess Community College. In 1969, shortly after graduating, he was drafted into the US Air Force. He served his country at various stations. He especially enjoyed his time in Turkey, which inspired his love of the architecture. He was honorably discharged in 1974 and went o..

Martin Scott Johnson

Published on: Monday, April 25, 2016
PENOBSCOT, ME – Martin Scott Johnson passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at approximately 6:33pm. He was in the family home at the time of his passing surrounded by his loving wife Carroll, son Matthew and daughter-in-law Shannon. His final moments consisted of a last smile and a grateful, loving squeeze of both of his hands, one upon his wife of nearly 36 years and the other upon his only son of almost 35 years. Marty lived a full life from February 3, 1960 through April 1st 2016. During his life he accomplished many things. He was a ..

Jennie “jinx” Schaffer

Published on: Thursday, April 21, 2016
Jennie “Jinx” Schaffer, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the NYS Veteran’s Home in Oxford, NY. Born in Johnson City, in May 1930, Jennie was the daughter of Joseph and Suzanna Pohlod. On February 16, 1952, Jennie married Richard J. Schaffer Sr., in Binghamton who passed away in February 2009. The Schaffers moved in 1980 to Norwich, where they enjoyed their family. Known by her family as a shopaholic, she loved Sears and Flea Markets. She took pride in her flowers, enjoyed crafts, keeping a clean house and loved polka d..

Ebenezer T. “eb” Jaquay, Jr.

Published on: Thursday, April 21, 2016
RED LION, PA – Ebenezer T. “Eb” Jaquay, Jr., 57 of Windsor Townhip, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his residence. A viewing from 10-11:30 a.m, followed by a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion. A viewing will be held from 5-9 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Dakin Funeral Home, LP, 17 North Main Street, New Berlin, NY with services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Columbus Community Church, NY-80, New Ber..

Kenneth Edward. Reymers, Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
A Renaissance Man EARLVILLE, NY – Kenneth Reymers was born in Mineola NY in 1933, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Reymers. He spent his formative years on Long Island when it was still farm country, graduating from Bay Shore High School in 1950. After working for two years, he began a long dreamed of education at what was then the College of Forestry at Syracuse, NY (now the College of Environmental Science and Forestry). This endeavor was interrupted by two years of service in the U.S. Army with service in Korea. He then finished his ed..

Roger Wesley Deming

Published on: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
SIDNEY – Roger Wesley Deming, 92, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford. Roger was born on August 27, 1923, son of the late William and Goldie (Weidman) Deming in New Lisbon, NY. He enlisted in the United States Army in May 1946 and served his country until his honorable discharge in November 1947. Roger was a farmer as well as the Guilford Town Supervisor. He went on to work for the Chenango County Highway Department, retiring as Rights Away Agent. He was married ..

John A. “jack” Smith

Published on: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
John A. “Jack” Smith, 61 of New Berlin, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 13th. Jack was born in Red Bank, NJ, on April 8, 1954. He lived in New Jersey before moving to Oxford in 1983. In February 2015, Jack moved to a family care home in New Berlin, where he attended the New Berlin dayhab program. Jack was predeceased by his father, William Smith, and his older brother, David Smith. Jack is survived by his mother, Agnes Smith, of New Berlin as well as five cousins: Ann Mahoney of Charlotte, NC; Lois Hammond of Leonardo, NJ; Martha ..

The Very Reverend Charles G. Taylor

Published on: Monday, April 18, 2016
THE VERY REVEREND CHARLES G. TAYLOR NEW BERLIN – The Very Reverend Charles G. Taylor “Father Chuck” 64 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South New Berlin and Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Norwich, NY passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2016 at his cottage on Chenango Lake, NY. Calling hours will be held on Thursday April 21, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, NY. The funeral service will be ..

Alice G. “betty” Stevens

Published on: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Alice G. “Betty” Stevens, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. Betty was born in Norwich on August 2, 1923, the daughter of Grover and Edna Currie. She married Donald R. Stevens on May 2, 1942 who predeceased her on August 23, 2003. She was employed for many years at Norwich Knitting Mill and Norwich Eaton Pharmacy until her retirement. She also volunteered for the American Red Cross, Pink Door, Chenango Memorial Hospital and Voter Registration. She enjoyed her time at Golden Age Apartments playing bingo and cooking. Betty i..

Clara E. Hitchcock

Published on: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Clara E. Hitchcock, 83, of Norwich, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Clara was born on July 4, 1932 in Woodmont, CN the daughter of Frederick and Gladys (Becroft) Schneider. She attended the Milford High School and on April 28, 1951 in Woodmont she married Frank L. Hitchcock who passed away September 18, 2001. In 1969 she and her husband moved to Beaver Meadow where they made their home for many years. Clara’s family, especially her grandchildren were her life and she enjoyed the times s..

Thomas Porter Denton

Published on: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Thomas Porter Denton of Norwich passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, at home due to complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes. He was born on October 12, 1940 in Charlottesville,VA the son of Hiram and Mary (Baldwin) Denton the oldest of three children. The family later operated a dairy farm in Davenport, NY before moving to Norwich after his fathers death. Tom graduated from the South Otselic Central School where he excelled in academics, basketball and the shot put, once setting a record. He graduated from St. Lawrence Univers..

Alice G. 'betty' Stevens

Published on: Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Alice G. “Betty” Stevens, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. Betty was born in Norwich on August 2, 1923, the daughter of Grover and Edna Currie. She married Donald R. Stevens on May 2, 1942 who predeceased her on August 23, 2003. She was employed for many years at Norwich Knitting Mill and Norwich Eaton Pharmacy until her retirement. She also volunteered for the American Red Cross, Pink Door, Chenango Memorial Hospital and Voter Registration. She enjoyed her time at Golden Age Apartments playing bingo and cooking. Betty i..

Joan B. Barr

Published on: Monday, April 11, 2016
JOAN B. BARR Joan B. Barr of New Berlin, New York died on April 09, 2016. She was born on September 21, 1924 in White Plains, New York. She was married to Charles Yerger Barr, late of New Berlin, on November 16, 1946, of Yonkers, New York, on November 16, 1946. Her parents were Agnes (Reilly) Stevens and Kenneth Stevens. Her stepfather was Andrew Biggar. She was a graduate of White Plains High School and attended the White Plains Business School. She had been employed by the American Paper Company of New York, NY; Ward Carpente..

David W. Llewellyn

Published on: Monday, April 11, 2016
DAVID W. LLEWELLYN David W. Llewellyn, 70, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, April 9, 2016, at home with family by his side. Dave was born in Sherburne on January 20, 1946 the son of Leon and Gladys (Pierce) Llewellyn, Sr. He grew up in the Sherburne area and attended the Sherburne schools. Over the years Dave worked as a truck driver, diesel mechanic and auto body repairman. His last employment was with Webb & Sons from which he retired. Dave was a jack of all trades and master of none. Mechanically inclined his whole life, he..

Raymond “jim” Miller

Published on: Monday, April 11, 2016
RAYMOND “JIM” MILLER April 5, 2016 Raymond “Jim” Miller, 85, of Canastota passed away Tuesday at the V.A. Medical Center in Syracuse after a short illness. He leaves behind his companion Laurine Allen and her children. Also survived by his children, Bonnie (Hoke) Friedel of New Berlin and Craig Hoke (Vicki) of Mississippi and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Jim was raised by his grandmother in the Walton area. Some of his best times were when he served in the Navy and sai..

Carl E Lindenthaler

Published on: Friday, April 8, 2016
CARL E. LINDENTHALER Carl E Lindenthaler, 77 of Preston, passed away peacefully at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Carl was born on May 3, 1938 in Saddle River, NJ to Doris Cozine and Francis Lindenthaler, he was one of 11 children. Carl was pre-deceased by his wife of 44 years, Ruth (Helmuth/Hafelin) in 2013. Carl is survived by his children: LeRoy Lindenthaler (and fiancée Louanne Money), Mary Ann Hover, Debbie Russell (Keith Wallen), Betty Villanueva, step daughters: Cindy (Bill) Branham and Je..

Louis C. Bonanno Jr.

Published on: Friday, April 8, 2016
LOUIS C. BONANNO JR Louis C. Bonanno Jr., 53 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on April 6, 2016 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. Louis was born on February 15, 1963 in Bay Shore Long Island the son of Luigi C. & Agusta (Brusca) Bonanno. His childhood was spent in Long Island where he attended local schools. He was a self-employed truck driver who enjoyed bass fishing and was a member of the Montauk Surfcasters. Louis was a mentor to his sons encouraging them to be fit and athletic especially enjoying football and weight lifting..

Noriko Judy Carney

Published on: Wednesday, April 6, 2016
NORIKO JUDY CARNEY Feb 11, 1928 - Dec 2, 2015 SAN DIEGO, CA – Noriko Judy Carney went to be with her lord on December 2, 2015 after a brief battle against an infection. She was 87. Noriko was born in Fukushima, Japan the eldest of five children to Shinichi and Umeko (Sakuyama) Enokida. She attended school in Tokyo. During World War II her high school years were spent doing mandatory work in local aircraft and gun factories. After the war ended Noriko worked at various U.S. Army Camps around the Tokyo - Fukushima are..

Brenda L. Griffiths

Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
BRENDA L. GRIFFITHS SHERBURNE – Brenda L. Griffiths, 70, of State Highway 12, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at her home. She was born February 21, 1946 in Georgetown, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary Hovey Foster and was a graduate of Georgetown High School. On August 23, 1999, Brenda married Ralph E. Griffiths at her family homestead in Georgetown. Brenda had owned and operated the Riverside Hotel in Earlville for several years, and was also the Manager of the Sherburne Meadows Apartments. She later assisted Ralph as the of..

John A. Karoll, Jr.

Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2016
JOHN A. KAROLL, JR. SHERBURNE – John A. Karoll, Jr., 48, of Mordas Rd., passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. He was born on November 13, 1967 in Nassau County, LI, a son of John A. Sr. and Eileen Clarke Karoll and attended Suffolk County BOCES. John had worked for A.H.R.C. in Suffolk County prior to moving to Sherburne. He was a member of St. Malachy’s Church in Sherburne. He loved music, bowling, golf and watching tv. John is survived by his father and stepmother, John, Sr. and Marie “Magg..