Warren Smith
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2007
NORWICH – Warren Burtis Smith, 85, of La Crescenta passed away May 1, 2007 in Reno, Nevada due to complications from hip surgery.
Warren was born in Syracuse on Sept. 2, 1921 to Gerald and Helen Smith. He lived in Brooklyn for 10 years and then moved with his family to Norwich where he attended school. He went to Drew University for three years and then enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, where he served for one year, followed by three years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, during which he was a naval aviator in the South P..
Lee Pratt
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2007
SHERBURNE – Lee W. Pratt, 56, of Sherburne, passed away Thursday morning, May 24, 2007 at his home.
Born in Sidney on Sept. 19, 1951, Lee was the son of Lewis William and Dorothy (Root) Pratt. He was a graduate of the Bainbridge Guilford High School. In the late 1970s, Lee became involved in theatre and stage and, for a time, was manager of the Phoenix Little Theatre and Factory Company. He lived in California for 20 years, during which time he was Manager of Distribution for Trane Corporation heating and cooling products, where he had his t..
Donald Mackenzie
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2007
NORWICH – Donald M. MacKenzie, 79, of Country Club Road, Norwich, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007 at his home.
Born in Roosevelt, Long Island on Jan. 27, 1928, Don was the son of Donald and Minifer LaTourete MacKenzie. He attended school in Seaford, and prior to moving to Norwich three years ago from Wyandanch, had spent his entire life on Long Island. Don had worked many years for the Slomis Oil Co. in Massapequa maintaining their truck fleet. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.
Don is survived by his sons: Donald MacKenzie o..
James Straite
Published on: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
NEW BERLIN – On May 24, 2007, James R. Straite, 78, formerly of 82 South Main Street, New Berlin, entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with kidney failure.
He was born Sept. 12, 1928 in Binghamton, the son of the late Lowell and Dorothy Straite. He had a life-long passion with aviation and worked in commercial aviation as crewman upon completing his military service.
On Oct. 14, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to his wife of 57 years, the former Helen Kostun. He entered the insurance field at an early age with the General ..
Shirley Funaro
Published on: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
NORWICH – Shirley Funaro, 70, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning May 24, 2007 at her home.
The daughter of Clarence “Joe” and Evelyn (Hill) Ray, Shirley was born in New Berlin on Dec. 30, 1936. She lived most of her life in Norwich and attended the Norwich schools. Shirley was a hard worker who held several different jobs over the years: for the Norwich Knitting Mill, Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals, Shop Vac, and Chenango Memorial Hospital. She had worked as a bartender for several area restaurants, but will be best rem..
John Chomyzak
Published on: Monday, May 28, 2007
NORWICH – John G. “Jerry” Chomyszak, 78, of Canasawacta Street, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
Born June 19, 1928 in Johnson City, Jerry was the son of John and Nora (Gresham) Chomyszak. He was a 1946 graduate of Binghamton Central High School and then entered the United States Army, serving in Japan. He was first employed at Olum’s Furniture in Binghamton before purchasing Norwich Furniture on South Broad Street in the early 1950s. The store moved to American Avenue and when it closed,..
Shirley Funaro
Published on: Monday, May 28, 2007
NORWICH – Shirley Funaro, 70, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, May 24, 2007 at her home.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Private memorial services for Shirley will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of New Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Norwich Fire Dept., marked “Emergency Medical,” c/o Fire Chief, 31 East Main St., Norwich, NY 13815 or to the SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, Norwich, NY 13815.
A c..
Michael Squires
Published on: Monday, May 28, 2007
NORWICH – Michael Allen Squires, 53, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center of Cleveland, Ohio.
Born in New Berlin on Oct. 29, 1953, Michael was the son of Percy and Helen (Smith) Squires. He grew up in Norwich where he attended and graduated from the Norwich High School with the class of 1971. Athletically inclined, Michael had been a diver on the Norwich swim team, and loved the outdoors. In the early 1970s, he worked under Warren LaTarte scouting for the West Haven Yankees. Fr..
Ruth Hicks
Published on: Monday, May 28, 2007
NORWICH – Ruth W. Hicks, 99, of Norwich, passed away early Friday morning, May 25, 2007 in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had made her home since 2001.
The daughter of Ralph E. and Maude (Elderkin) Wilson, Ruth was born in Sidney on Jan. 29, 1908. Following her graduation from the Guilford High School, she attended CCBT in Syracuse. Ruth and John Edward Hicks were married in Norwich on Oct. 4, 1930, and Ruth subsequently began her 47 year career as an employee of the NYS Electric and Gas Corpora..
Donald Myers
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2007
NORTH NORWICH – Donald E. Myers, 76, of North Norwich, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2007 at his residence.
Born in Williamsport, Pa. on Sept. 20, 1930, Don was the son of the late Harry E. and Helen Mae (App) Myers. He spent his early years in the Albany area where his father worked on construction, consequently ending up in the Norwich-Oxford area where Don graduated from Oxford Academy in 1948. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and spent four years aboard ship, mostly in Japanese and Korean waters during the Korean C..
Donald Murray Sr.
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2007
NORWICH – Donald F. Murray Sr., 63 of Bolivia, N.C. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2007, at his residence in Bolivia, after a short illness.
Born Dec.11, 1943 in Norwich, he was the son of Harry Winner of Marsaville and the late Ardene Winner. He was raised and educated in Cincinnatus. He was employed by Golub Corporation for 25 years before retiring. He was a member of the Rotterdam Elks 2157 and the Loyal Order of Moose, Oak Island, N.C.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Patricia ..
Michael Squires
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2007
NORWICH – Michael Allen Squires, 53, lifelong Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center of Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral services for Mike will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 29 at the R.J. Funeral Home. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon. A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun...
Shirley Funaro
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2007
NORWICH – Shirley Funaro, 70, of the Golden Age Apartments, Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, 2007 at her home.
Funeral arrangements for Shirley are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Ruth Hicks
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2007
NORWICH – Ruth Hicks, 99, Norwich, passed away early this morning, May 25, 2007 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Ruth are pending and will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Veronica Beckwith
Published on: Thursday, May 24, 2007
TAYLOR – Veronica “Rocky” K. Beckwith, 82, of Taylor, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at her home.
Rocky was born in Taylor, on Feb. 28, 1925, a daughter of the late C. Ray and Mae Sergent Kellogg. A lifelong resident of the area, she was very active in the Taylor community where, in her earlier years, she played piano for the Taylor Methodist Church. She was a member of the Cincinnatus Fire Dept. Auxiliary, a former member of the Taylor Town Board and former Taylor Town Clerk. She also served on the election board for the ..
Deborah Walton
Published on: Thursday, May 24, 2007
NORWICH – Deborah G. Walton, “Deb,” 53, of Pinellas Park, Fla., died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at home.
Born in Clearwater, Fla. she moved to Pinellas Park in 1999 from Norwich. She was a member of the Pinellas Weavers Guild and frequently made and donated lap quilts and blankets. She was employed by Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants for eight years as an Ultrasound Technician.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Bruce, a son, Ian, both of St. Petersburg, mother, Helen Gilliam, Clearwater, FL, brother, Kenny Gilliam, Clearwat..
Franklin Snell
Published on: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
NORWICH – Franklin D. Snell of Lexington, Mass., died May 6, 2007.
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Ann (Doherty) and the son of Marjorie L. (Bockus) of Norwich, and the late Franklin D. Snell. Father of Michael D. Snell of Maine, and George F. Snell, John F. Snell, and Noreen M. Ghio, all of Massachusetts; brother of Patricia White of Norwich, Mary Edholm of Oneonta, Donna Getsy of Binghamton, Rose Marie Rowlinsonn of Norwich, Frederick Snell of Nashville, Tenn., Robert Snell of Keysville, Ga., Donald Snell of Norwich, and Jame..
David Busse-smith
Published on: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
NORWICH – Rev. Dr. David B. Busse-Smith passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Point Pleasant, N.J. and spent the first five years of his life in Greenwich, Conn. before moving to Wyckoff, N.J. until his adulthood. He served two years in the United States Army, including a tour of duty in Korea and retired from New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. where he was a draftsman and dispatcher before moving to Norwich ten years ago. David received his Cr..
Elizabeth Mcdaniel
Published on: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
SHERBURNE – Elizabeth “Betty” McDaniel, 80, of East State St., passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth Meyers Tibbens. She graduated as salutatorian of her Otselic High School class of 1944 and received a scholarship for business school in Syracuse. On July 8, 1950, Betty was united in marriage to John M. McDaniel at St. Malachy’s Church in Sherburne. Betty worked at the I.L. Richer Company in Sherburne, the Sherburne-E..
Stephen Robb
Published on: Monday, May 21, 2007
OXFORD – Stephen Alan Robb, 57, of 194 Castle Creek Road, Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 17, 2007 at his residence.
He was born on January 11, 1950 to Lawrence and Marie Schroder Robb. Mr. Robb worked at Asmo as an electronics technician and served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam conflict. He was also of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Robb.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cyndy “Cynthia” Manley Robb of the home; two sons, Shane Robb of O..
David Smith
Published on: Monday, May 21, 2007
NORWICH – David B. Smith, Silver Street, Norwich, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Melida Sherwood
Published on: Friday, May 18, 2007
MELIDA SHERWOOD
EARLVILLE – Melida B. Sherwood, 52, of Humphrey Road, Earlville, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford.
She was born in Satawan Island, Micronesia on Dec. 21, 1954, a daughter of the late Oblain and Meriann Marcus Boaz. She received her education in Ponape ((Pohnpei) Micronesia, before coming to the mainland United States in 1974. On June 8, 1974 in Sherburne, she was united in marriage to Larry A. Sherwood. After raising four children, Melida began working at the Hamilton Manor ..
Mary Kalicicki
Published on: Thursday, May 17, 2007
OXFORD – Mary Buckhout Kalicicki, 85, residing at the New York State Veterans’ Home, entered into peace and glory on Monday, May 14, 2007.
Mary was the daughter of the late Harry and Adeline Buckhout. She was born on June 9, 1921, in New York City. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, John F. Kalicicki Sr., her brother Harry Jr., sisters Anna Atwell and Pauline Anderson Valentine, and great grandchild Tyier Bosket. She is survived by her loving and caring children and their spouses: Barbara and John Serke, Beverly and William Marsh,..
Lillian Dromgoole
Published on: Thursday, May 17, 2007
SHERBURNE – Lillian White Dromgoole, 84, of North Main St., passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Gilmour Healthcare Facility, Norwich.
She was born Dec. 7, 1922 in Norwich, a daughter of Hugh M. and Helen Griswold White of New Berlin. She was a graduate of New Berlin Central School in 1940 and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Buffalo. She also attended the Albright Art School in Buffalo and pursued her Master’s Degree at Syracuse University. Lillian was predeceased by two husbands, Ray G. Turner and Henry T..
Wayne Lobdell
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
NORWICH – Wayne Ivon Lobdell, 69, of Norwich, formerly of the Town of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Valley View Manor, Norwich.
He was born Sept. 3, 1937 in Plymouth, the son of Ivon & Clarabel (Davis) Lobdell. He attended the German Hollow School in the Town of Plymouth and was a 1955 graduate of Sherburne Central School. Wayne was a longtime dairy farmer and carpenter.
He is survived by two sons: Jeff Lobdell of New Jersey and Steve Lobdell of Missouri; two grandchildren also survive.
Wayne was predeceased by one sister, El..
Hurlburt Frink
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
NORWICH – Hurlburt Robbins (Hub) Frink, devoted husband, father and grandfather, dedicated IBMer, inveterate golfer and unrepentant coffee drinker, passed away at 89 Saturday, May 12, surrounded by his family.
Hub was born March 29, 1918, in Elmira, New York, and grew up in Norwich, New York. A dues-paying member of America’s “Greatest Generation,” Hub attended Duke University for two years prior to joining the Army Air Forces. He served during World War II in the South Pacific on Saipan as a radio and radar technician on B-29 long-r..
Chester Smith Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
OXFORD – Chester K. Smith Sr., 63, of Greene Street, Oxford, passed away Friday afternoon, May 11, 2007 at his home after a long illness.
Born in Cortlandville on June 15, 1943, Chet was the son of Ivan and Roselea (Wood) Smith, Sr. Growing up in Oxford, he attended the local schools. Chet was a hard worker all his life and held jobs in several different places, including the Iron and Brass Foundry in Greene and the Greene Central School. But the job he loved best was driving trucks, and he enjoyed the time he spent working for the Town of ..
Bernice Rickard
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
NORTH NORWICH – Bernice J. Rickard, 68, of North Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 12, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Bernice was born on May 30, 1938, in Georgetown, the daughter of the late Alice and Roy Berg. On April 15, 1956, she married William Rickard who survives, along with her four children: Debra and George Ballard of Oxford, Edward and Cathy Rickard of Norwich, Tammie and Rich Wiltsie of Oxford, and Scott and Lori Rickard of Brisben. Bernice is also survived by her grandchildren: Jeania Ballard, G.M. Ballard, ..
Joan Stanton
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
NORWICH – Joan V. Stanton, 67, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly late Mon. morning, May 14, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Niagara Falls on Aug. 18, 1939, Joan was the daughter of Charles and Ruth Bays. Following her years in the Niagara Falls schools, she married Robert Stanton in Binghamton on Feb. 1, 1957. Over the course of their marriage, Joan and Robert lived in Hamden and Sidney, spent many years in the Gilbertsville area, and had lived in their present home for 20 years. Joan worked for the Pennysaver and Champion..
Mary Kalicicki
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
OXFORD – Mary Buckhout Kalicicki, 85, residing at the New York State Veterans’ Home, entered into peace and glory on Monday, May 14, 2007.
A Mass of Resurrection for Mary will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Paul’s Church, with the Rev. Stanley Gerlock of Binghamton officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery of Oxford. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Home-delivered Meals Program, Chenango Co..
William Sherman
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
PLYMOUTH – William N. Sherman, 78, a long-time resident of Plymouth, passed away May 11, 2007, at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
William was born Feb. 23,1929, the 6th of 14 children to Burt and Hattie Sherman. He received his early education in Cortland before joining the Army and serving in the Korean War, where he received the Purple Heart.
In 1951, William married Bonnie L. (Stringham) Seymour. She predeceased him on May 30, 2001. William is survived by his son, Bill Sherman of Plymouth, Gary and Karen Seymour of Plymouth, Fred (Skip) and ..
Chester Smith Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
OXFORD – Chester K. Smith Sr., 63, of Greene Street, Oxford, passed away Friday afternoon, May 11, 2007 at his home after a long illness.
Funeral services for Chet will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Penny Rahm, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Greene, will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery of Oxford. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.
Chet’s family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to Hospice and Palliative..
Toni Natoli
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2007
NORWICH – Toni M. Natoli, 53, life long Norwich resident, passed away Tuesday morning, May 9, 2007 at the James Square Nursing Home in Syracuse where she had made her home for the past several years.
Born Aug. 8, 1953 in Norwich, Toni was the daughter of Angelo “Rack” and Margaret Beismer Natoli. Toni spent her whole life in Norwich and was a 1971 graduate of the Norwich High School. She had worked in various positions for over 25 years for GTE and Citizens Telecom of Norwich.
Toni’s greatest love was her family which followed through..
Bernice Rickard
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2007
NORTH NORWICH – Bernice J. Rickard, 68, of North Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 12, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements for Bernice are pending and will be printed, with her complete obituary, in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Mark Rice
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2007
NORWICH – Mark Stephen Rice, 87, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Norwich and Eaton, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Born on Nov. 28, 1919 in Philadelphia, he was the son of John and Anna McDonough Rice. Mark and his family moved to Norwich in 1929 where he attended St. Paul’s Parochial School. He continued his education at Morrisville College, receiving a degree in Animal Husbandry. Mark served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was at the first invasion of North Africa. He was wounded in action and dis..
Elizabeth Lamphere
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2007
NORWICH – Dr. Elizabeth V. Lamphere died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich on March 27, 2007.
She was born in Oneonta on Aug. 15 1916, the daughter of Grover C. and Lucy (Reid) Lamphere.
Elizabeth graduated from Oneonta High School and in 1938 received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Education with minors in Biology and Math from Hartwick College.
Her professional career included Schuyler Lake, Herkimer, Central Valley, Wappingers Falls and Norwich High School, where she taught Chemistry and served as chair of the Scien..
Helen Straite
Published on: Friday, May 11, 2007
NORWICH – Helen K. Straite, 80, of Norwich and formerly of New Berlin, passed away May 9, 2007 in Norwich.
The daughter of John & Helen (Lelik) Kostun, Helen was born Feb. 26, 1927 in Binghamton. Helen was married to James Straite, who survives. She is also survived by three children: John and Karen Straite of North Carolina, Robin and Gerald Thomas of Norwich and William Straite and friend Eliesa Thomas of Utica. Grandchildren: Gregory, Gerald, Erin, Brandon, Samantha, Shelby, Dylan, Shaylynn and Gregory and great granddaughter, Isabella. ..
Phillip Youngs
Published on: Thursday, May 10, 2007
NORWICH – Phillip E. “Tex” Youngs, 72, of Norwich, passed away May 7, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
The son of the late Edward S. Youngs and the late Helen M. (Cady) Brown, Phil was born on Sept. 4, 1934. He attended the South New Berlin Central School and enlisted in the United States Navy in April of 1953, serving his country and sailing around the world on the USS Hornet, discharging from service in February of 1961.
On Nov. 8, 1961, he married the love of his life, Carol E. (Rivenburgh) Youngs, who..
Dr. John O’connor
Published on: Thursday, May 10, 2007
ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Dr. John Richard O’Connor passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at his home in Annapolis, Md.
He is survived by his 11 children, Dick and Jeanne O’Connor, BJ and James Buckler, Jack and Teresa O’Connor, Mary O’Connor, Margaret and Dennis Casey, Dennis and Mary Lou O’Connor, Stan O’Connor, Jerry and Connie O’Connor, Kevin and Teresa O’Connor, Kathleen and John Richard Watson, Maureen O’Connor; 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; his sisters, Margaret Goodman and Betty Budd.
Dr. O’Connor was born July 27..
Toni Natoli
Published on: Thursday, May 10, 2007
NORWICH – Toni Natoli, 53, formerly of State Street, Norwich and most recently of the St. James Nursing Home of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the nursing home.
Arrangements for Toni are pending and a complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Charlotte Heotis
Published on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
NORWICH – Charlotte Marie (Mason) Heotis, 85, previously of Sharman Drive, Norwich, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Charlotte earned her bachelor of arts degree from Baker University in 1944. On July 30, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., she married James Heotis. During World War II, she was chief chemist at Northwestern Metal Company of Lincoln, Neb., and was also a chemist at a cereal factory. She held a patent for a mechanical flask shaker. An avid athlete and outstandin..
Francis Loughren
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2007
OXFORD – Francis J. Loughren, 86, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2007 at his home.
He was born on Feb. 14, 1921 in Chenango Forks the son of the late Frank and Grace “Thankful” (Copeland) Loughren. He graduated from Oxford Academy, class of 1940 where he excelled in sports. On Sept. 4, 1947 he married Margaret Wright, who passed away on July 20, 2002.
He is survived by his children, Jerry and Ellen Loughren of Oxford, Thomas and Donna Davison Loughren of Oxford, Ray T. and Elizabeth Loughren of Oxford, Linda Loughren ..
Eva Jean Hinckley
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2007
SHERBURNE – On May 5, 2007, Eva Jean Hinkley put on her best dress and her dancing shoes and headed for some mysterious dance pavilion. She was born on June 2, 1925 in Trail, British Columbia, had the tip of her finger cut off by a corn chopper by the time she was three, her tonsils removed on her kitchen table, without anesthesia, when she was five, and ran through a screen door when she was seven. Surviving all of these minor disasters, she went on to raise two children of her own and with the help of her beloved brother, Roy, raised four o..
Robert Schriber
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2007
ROBERT SCHRIBER
NEW BERLIN – Robert Leslie Schriber, 83, of New Berlin, died May 6, 2007 in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born Aug. 25, 1923 in Walton, the son of Oscar and Daisy Schriber. He spent his childhood in the Buffalo area. He was a graduate of New Berlin Central School. Robert attended college in Santa Clara, Calif. while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. On June 1, 1948, he married Betty Jean (Talbot) Schriber, who survives.
Robert was a retired engineer for Kraft Foods. He was also a member of the American ..
Frederick Foote
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2007
Addison Schwingle
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2007
NORWICH – Addison M. Schwingle, 97, long-time Norwich resident and former owner of Norwich Radiator Service and Norwich Farm Implement Company, passed away late Tuesday evening. May 1, 2007, at the Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, Va. He had been a resident of the Brookview Assisted Living Lodge in Farmville for the past 2 1/2 years.
Born in Herricks Center, Pa., on Oct. 9, 1909, to Leonard and Emma Kate (Silvernail) Swingle, he attended schools in Delaware and Jefferson Counties and worked many farms in these areas, forming many l..
Nicholas Eaton
Published on: Friday, May 4, 2007
NORWICH – Nicholas R. “Nick” Eaton, 20, resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007 in a traffic accident in Davenport.
He was born Dec. 17, 1986 in Vermillion, S.D., the son of Paul R. and Tina L. (Welch) Eaton.
Nick was a 2005 graduate of Bettendorf (IA) High School where he was a member of the varsity wrestling team. He worked various jobs in the Quad-Cities, most recently at Happy Joe’s Restaurant in Davenport, Iowa. Fishing was one of Nick’s favorite things to do. He also enjoyed ATV’s, was an avid Stea..
James Padgett
Published on: Friday, May 4, 2007
NEW BERLIN – James H. Padgett, 79, of New Berlin, passed away May 1, 2007 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
He was born Sept. 17, 1927 in the Town of Columbus, the son of Richard & Mary (Lottridge) Padgett. He spent his childhood in the Columbus area. James served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the New Berlin VFW Post 348. He was also a dairy farmer.
His wife, Dorothy Andrecheck Padgett, survives. James is also survived by a son, John Padgett of New Berlin; an adopted sister, ..
Sharon Wheeler
Published on: Friday, May 4, 2007
BAINBRIDGE – Sharon G. Wheeler, 65, of Co. Rd. 17, Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, May 2, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich on May 2, 1942, Sharon was the daughter of Horace and Violet (Murray) Jackson. She attended school in Norwich, and it was in Norwich that she married Armond Wheeler on Sept. 5, 1958. To Sharon’s family, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and in spoiling her grandchildren and great..
Hazel Soules
Published on: Friday, May 4, 2007
NORWICH – Hazel L. Soules, 82, of Peacock Park Apts., Norwich, passed away Wednesday evening, May 2, 2007 in the St. Johnsville Nursing Home of St. Johnsville.
The daughter of Alford and Mary (Howe) Gale, Hazel was born on Jan. 26, 1925, in McDonough. Following her school years, she worked as a stamper at the Norwich Shoe Company, “from the time it opened” until her retirement. Hazel was a very independent lady who enjoyed taking her neighbors to their various appointments, and was known as “the cookie lady of Norwich.” A dedicated m..
Elizabeth Ettrich
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2007
LEBANON – Elizabeth Ettrich, 74, of Lebanon Rd., Eaton, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at her home.
She was born March 10, 1933 in Germany, a daughter of Anthony and Paula Cook Fouquet. She received her education in Germany and was married to Frank Ettrich there. Coming to North America, she moved to Canada initially and in 1957 to the United States. Elizabeth was a loving mother and grandmother and a wonderful homemaker.
Surviving her children, John and Linda Ettrich, Rosemarie and David Petersen and Wilfred Ettrich all of Eaton (Town ..
Marion Symonds
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2007
SHERBURNE – Marion P. Symonds, 77, of Sanitarium Road, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 10, 1929 in Sherburne a daughter of Everett and Marjorie Fuller Powell. She grew up in Sherburne and received her education in local schools. On July 14, 1946, Marion was married to Floyd D. Symonds, Sr. in Sherburne. They bought a farm in 1948 and operated it until retiring in 1979. Mr. Symonds predeceased her on Jan. 29, 2006. Marion was an avid quilter, having made numerous quilts for fam..
Raymond Frederici
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2007
LINDEN, N.C. – Raymond Frederici, 60, of Linden, N.C. went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2007 after a ong illness.
He is survived by his wife Ann Frederici of the home; daughter, Corina Beames of Afton, daughter, Krista Fox and husband Jason of New Port Richey, Fla.; son Mark Frederici and wife Dorinda of Raeford, N.C.; son Alan Carr and wife Nicole of Fayetteville, N.C.; son Anthony Carr and wife Cathleen of Linden, N.C.; son Kevin Frederici of Nicholas; son Gary Wren of Rocky Point, N.C.; mother and father, Mr. & Mrs. Dorrance Fred..
Patricia B. Masarech
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2007
PATRICIA MASARECH
GREENE – Patricia B. Masarech, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Elizabeth Church Manor, Binghamton.
She was predeceased by her husband, Martin L. Masarech; and by her Godson, Timothy Patrick O’Brien.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Masarech and her husband, Jim Motavalli, Conn.; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Martin C. and Michele Masarech, Greene; five grandchildren, Erin, Caitlin, Martin, Maya, Delia; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bill O’Brien along with several nieces and nephews.
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Sharon Wheeler
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2007
BAINBRIDGE – Sharon Wheeler, 65, of County Road 17, Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 2, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Sharon are pending and will be printed in Friday’s edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Harriett Brunig
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
NORWICH – Harriett M. Brunig, 86, died at home on April 30, 2007. She was born on Oct. 6, 1920 in LaFargeville, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Ethel Scott. In 1941, she married William Brunig, and they moved to Norwich where they lived for many years on South Broad Street. William Brunig died in 1998.
She is survived by her five daughters and their husbands: Kate and Tom Murphy of Skaneateles, Barbara and Roland Thomas of Camillus, Linda and Charlie Hanson of Norwich, Candice and Renwick Russell of Walton, and Elizabeth and And..
Marie Conley
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
EARLVILLE – Marie N. Conley, 97, formerly of Earlville and Hamilton, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007 at the Martin Luther Home, Clinton.
She was born Sept. 30, 1909 in the Town of Lebanon, a daughter of Melvin H. and Ernestine Benedict Niles. She was a graduate of Georgetown High School and then Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College in 1931. On Sept. 25, 1932, Marie was united in marriage to John A. Conley in Lebanon. He predeceased her on Aug. 3, 1985.
Mrs. Conley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Earlville where sh..
Joan Doane
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
NORWICH – Joan Doane, 62, of 19 Brown St., Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born on April 12, 1945 in Norwich, the daughter of the late George and Helen (Welton) Doane.
Her sons, Clayton Doane of Norwich and Jason Doane of Otego; her sisters and brother in law, Sharon Kasting of Milan, Ind. and Billie and Harry Knapp of South New Berlin; her brother, Charles Doane; her aunt, Marjorie Welton of South New Berlin and several nieces, nephews and cousins survive her.
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John Sinesi
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
DERUYTER – John M. Sinesi, 68, of DeRuyter, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007 at his home.
He was born in Syracuse. John retired from Milton Transportation in Milton, Pa. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce, of DeRuyter; daughters Bobbi Jo (Jay) Jackson of Elgin, S.C., Miki Lee Sinesi (Shanna) of DeRuyter, and Patricia Ann Kamont of Texas; sons Derek (Kathy) of DeRuyter, Richard (April) of Smyrna; former son-in-law James Craft of Lugoff, S.C.; sister Bonnie Gentrey of Orlando, Fla.; brothers Benjamin Wolfe of Key West..
Doris Crandall
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
DORIS CRANDALL
NORWICH – Doris Gifford Crandall, 85, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2007 at Gilmour Health Care facility, Norwich.
She was born on March 1, 1922 in Plymouth to William and Ceta Blackman. She was a long-time employee at Old World Bakery in Cortland. In her spare time, she enjoyed her flowers, gardening and traveling.
Doris is survived by her husband Richard Crandall of 9 years; brothers and sisters, Helen Markham of Norwich. Fred and Bertha Blackman of Pharsalia, Carl and Mary Blackman of South Plymouth, June Manwarr..
Jack Scranton Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
BEAVER DAMS – Jack R. Scranton, Sr., 69, of Beaver Dams, N.Y., passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.
Jack was born in Corning on Oct. 15, 1937 to George and Lena (Haxton) Scranton. He married Jeanne Jellison in 1960 and was preceded in death by her in 1997. He served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He was a printer operator for Corning Box Factory and Weyerhauser. Jack had been the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Orange for several years. He drove bus for T & T Bus Company and Covered Wagon Tours..