A. James Schibeci
Published on: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NORWICH – Funeral services for A. James “Skip” Schibeci were held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at St. Bartholomew’s Church where the retired Rev. Alfred Bebel celebrated a Mass of Resurrection.
The Mass began with blessings offered for Skip by Rev. Bebel. As the service proceeded, a great musical tribute was paid to Skip by his sister, vocalist and soloist, Bertha DeFonzo, his life-long friend, organist Mary Ward and the combined choirs of St. Bartholomew’s and St. Paul’s Churches.
The readings for the Mass were proclaimed by Skip..
Mary Mccollough
Published on: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NORWICH – Mary B. McCollough, 69, of Hayes Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Born Oct. 15, 1939 in Corning, Mary was the daughter of Robert and Helen (Carr) Beyea. She graduated from Corning High School and Cortland State Teachers College and began teaching in South Huntington, Long Island. She then taught in the elementary grades in Horseheads and Oriskany before moving to Norwich, where she retired in 1994 after teaching in both Gibson and Perry Browne Schools.
Mary was an excel..
O. Marie Symancyk
Published on: Monday, June 29, 2009
MATTHEWS, N.C. – O. Marie Conway Symancyk, 72, formerly of Endwell, passed away on June 3, 2009 after a valiant struggle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
She was predeceased by her husband, Chester C. Symancyk and brothers, James and William Conway.
Marie is survived by daughters Lisa Meegan and Laura Mandell, brother P. Martin Conway and sister Ann Conway Koske; sons-in-law Kevin Meegan and Albert Mandell along with grandsons Brendan, Brian, Casey and Will Meegan.
She attended Westfield State Teachers College, Mass. and SUNY Cortlan..
John Mancini
Published on: Monday, June 29, 2009
SHERBURNE – John T. Mancini, 59, of Billings Road in Sherburne, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2009.
Born Aug. 19, 1949 in Buffalo, John was the son of Dominic and Martina (Duke) Mancini. He lived in Norwich for most of his life where he owned and operated Plaza Optical.
He was a natural athlete excelling in every sport he participated in. He had several 300 games in bowling and 2 holes-in-one in golf. John was one of the best fast-pitch softball pitchers in New York State during the 1970s and early 80s. He was a great ente..
Thomas Fenaughty
Published on: Friday, June 26, 2009
SHERBURNE – Thomas J. Fenaughty, 51, of Sherburne, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, June 12, 2009.
He was born Feb. 28, 1958 in New Britain, Conn. a son of Richard and Madeline (Lawless) Fenaughty. Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served his country for 12 years.
A resident of Sherburne since 1998, Tom loved the peace and quiet of the Chenango Valley.
Surviving are two brothers Mark and Brian Fenaughty; a sister Kathleen Fenaughty, a nephew and several nieces.
There will be no calling hours. Interment will..
Susan Gray
Published on: Friday, June 26, 2009
NORTH NORWICH – Sue Elizabeth (Frink) Gray, 56, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, June 19, 2009 at home.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1952 in North Norwich, and was the daughter of the late Donald Clifford Frink and the late Marcia Beatrice Gilladette. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School, Auburn Community College, and Oswego State University, all in upstate New York. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Nazareth College in Rochester. She was an Elementary and Special Education teacher at Macedon Elementary School, Mac..
Josephine Decker
Published on: Friday, June 26, 2009
NORTH NORWICH – Josephine M. Decker, 72, of North Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, June 25, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Louis and Leila Thompson Wright, Jo was born in East Pharsalia in November of 1936. She first attended school in Norwich, and was a 1955 graduate of the Sherburne-Earlville School district. Jo and her husband of over 53 years, George E. Decker, were married in Sherburne on January 28, 1956. She worked for a couple of years for the Norwich Shoe Company and later, in 1966 after George ..
Josephine Decker
Published on: Thursday, June 25, 2009
NORTH NORWICH – Josephine Decker, 73, North Norwich, passed away early this morning, June 25, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial of Norwich
Funeral arrangements for Josephine are pending and will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich...
O. Marie Symancyk
Published on: Thursday, June 25, 2009
MATTHEWS, N.C. – O. Marie Conway Symancyk, 72, formerly of Endwell, passed away on June 3, 2009 after a valiant struggle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
She was predeceased by her husband, Chester C. Symancyk and brothers, James and William Conway.
Marie is survived by daughters Lisa Meegan adn Laura Mandell, brother P. Martin Conway and sister Ann Conway Koske; sons-in-law Kevin Meegan and Albert Mandell along with grandsons Brendan, Brian, Casey and Will Meegan.
She attended Westfield State Teachers College, Mass. and SUNY Cortl..
Inez Pollard
Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
GREENE – Inez Pollard, 88, of Greene, passed away on June 23, 2009 at Valley View Manor, Norwich after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her parents, Alvin and Lucy Veral (Fritts) Hill; and by brother, Clifford “Bud” Hill. Inez is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harry R. Pollard Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, James and Janice Pollard; daughter Nancy Woodcock; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Auwarter; several nieces and nephews.
Inez worked at Raymond Corporation i..
Albert Dennison
Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
NORWICH – Albert Claude Dennison, 96, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Albert was born on Dec. 10, 1912 in Norwich. He was the son of Claude Dennison and Winifred Wuest. Albert and Grace B. Dennison were married Aug. 21, 1937. Albert was predeceased by his beloved wife Grace, who passed away April 4, 1991.
Albert was survived by his daughter Linda K. Dennison, Norwich; three sisters, Naomi Burt, Danville, Kent.; Marie Broadbent, South New Berlin and Patricia Kuhn, Morris. He was predeceased by hi..
Susan Gray
Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
NORTH NORWICH – Susan Gray, 56, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, June 19, 2009 at home.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1952 in North Norwich, and was the daughter of the late Donald Clifford Frink and the late Marcia Beatrice Gilladette. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School, Auburn Community College, and Oswego State University, all in upstate New York. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Nazareth College in Rochester. She was an Elementary and Special Education teacher at Macedon Elementary School, Macedon for 13 year..
A. James Schibeci
Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
NORWICH – A. James “Skip” Schibeci, of 21 Canasawacta St., passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2009.
Skip was born on Dec. 21, 1933. He was the son of Angelo John and Rose (Favorito) Schibeci. He was a member of the 1952 Norwich High School graduating class. He excelled in athletics throughout his school years. He entered the State University of New York at Cortland in September of 1952, graduating with the Class of 1956. Skip attended graduate school at Cortland State University, Cornell University and Syrac..
Bruce Norris
Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
PORT CRANE – Bruce H. Norris, 69, of Port Crane, went to be with his Lord Saturday, June 20, 2009, after a brief illness.
He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Marion (Grover) Norris; son, Bruce Norris, Jr.; three brothers, Gerald, Charles and Frank; a sister, Barbara Brigham. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Patricia Norris; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Vittorino Giurastante; granddaughters, Maria and Marlaina; son, Robert Costello; sisters, Patricia Eldred, Maryln and Allan Christian, Nancy Beckwith, Myra Markham ..
Sonja Benedict
Published on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
NORWICH – Sonja N. Benedict, 67, of Park St., formerly of Sherburne, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City.
She was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Richfield Springs, a daughter of Hiram and Winifred Wheeler Reynolds. Her family moved to the Clinton area, where Sonja graduated from Clinton High School. On Nov. 11, 1961 in Deansboro she was united in marriage to Alfred R. Benedict. Mr. Benedict predeceased her on Oct. 19, 2008.
Mrs. Benedict was a dairy farmer’s wife who worked along with her husband ..
A. James Schibeci
Published on: Monday, June 22, 2009
NORWICH – A. James “Skip” Schibeci, 75, of Canasawacta Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2009.
Funeral arrangements for Skip are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the A. James “Skip” Schibeci Scholarship Fund, c/o NBT Bank, 52 So. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815...
Louis Wilcox
Published on: Monday, June 22, 2009
GUILFORD – Louis R. Wilcox, 78, of Guilford, passed away on June 19, 2009 at his home.
He was born on Jan. 20, 1931 in Mexico, N.Y., a son of the late Roy and Leah (Smith) Wilcox.
He is survived by his children, Dan and Nancy Wilcox of Guilford, Mike Wilcox of Guilford, Lon Wilcox of Oxford and Darrell Wilcox of Pennsylvania. Twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was a dairy farmer his entire life. He was a member of the Mt. Upton Lions Club, an..
Edith Carpenter
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
NORWICH - Edith Crpenter, 96, formerly of Oneonta and most recently of Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, June 18, 2009, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich.
Edith was born in Summerfield, Fla., the daughter of Frank and Mary Moulton Carpenter in May of 1913. As a young child, she moved to New York State and was a 1931 graduate of the Unadilla School. She furthered her education by attending Albany Business College graduating in 1932. Over the years, Edith had lived in Unadilla and Wells Bridge eventually moving to Oneonta..
Robert Bates
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
SMYRNA – Robert Bates, 82, of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday evening, June 17, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in November of 1926 in No. Norwich, Bob was the son of Jay and, Gaynel Ingham Bates. He attended the No. Norwich school and following his education, entered the United States Army serving his country during the Korean conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home where he gained employment with the Maydole Hammer Factory. He eventually went to work for Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceutical Co. where he worked for 31 y..
Norman Spicer
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. – Norman Edmund Spicer, 79, of Rancho Mirage, Calif., passed away on June 4, 2009.
He was born in New York to Ralph and Harriet Spicer. After high school graduation, he attended Gibbs School of Aviation in San Diego, Calif., Aeronautical Engineering, Navigation, and Civil Air Regulations. From there, he went on to attend Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. - Psychology of Learning and Life Drawing and then to The University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. – Aviation Medicine. He worked for the County Highway Department..
John Honeywell
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
Elsie Eccleston
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
PITCHER – Elsie L. Eccleston, of Pitcher, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford, at the age of 92.
Mrs. Eccleston was born in Tully on April 21, 1917, a daughter of the late Floyd and Lulu Stillman Crandall. A longtime resident of the area, she was a member of the South Otselic American Legion Post Auxiliary for several years.
She is survived by her children, Gregory Dwight Eccleston of Leominister, Mass., Debra (William) Gates of Pitcher, Leon Arthur (Cindy) Eccleston of DeRuyter, and Char..
Robert Bassett
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
SMYRNA – Robert E. “Bob” Bassett, 76, of East Main St., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
He was born July 10, 1932 in the Town of Smyrna, a son of Lyman A. and Frieda Lindholm Bassett. Bob began his education in a one-room schoolhouse in Smyrna and graduated from Sherburne High School as valedictorian of his class. On Aug. 16, 1952, he married Ruby C. Whaley in Norwich. A life long Smyrna resident, Bob enjoyed the challenge of several occupations, including farming and bus driving. H..
Louis Caruso
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
NORWICH – Louis C. Caruso, 80, of Peacock Manor, Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born in Cadosia, he was the owner and operator of Mr. Louis Men’s Hairstylist, the 1st appointment men’s stylist salon. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a member of the American Legion. Louis was the caretaker of the Historical Museum and also was the evening caretaker at Peacock Manor Senior Living Apartments, both in Norwich.
He is predeceased by his wife of 28 years, Helen (Sutton) Caruso and his parents; Anthony and Juli..
Louis Caruso
Published on: Friday, June 19, 2009
NORWICH – Louis C. Caruso, 80, of Peacock Manor, Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born in Cadosia, he was the owner and operator of Mr. Louis Men’s Hairstylist, the 1st appointment men’s stylist salon. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a member of the American Legion. Louis was the caretaker of the Historical Museum and also was the evening caretaker at Peacock Manor Senior Living Apartments, both in Norwich.
He is predeceased by his wife of 28 years, Helen (Sutton) Caruso and his parents; Anthony and Juli..
Robert Boice
Published on: Thursday, June 18, 2009
OXFORD – The funeral service for Robert (Bob) Abram Boice, 71, of 2870 Baconton, Ga., who died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Phoebe Putney Hospital, will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Albany Baptist Church. Pastor Eron White will officiate. Interment will follow at Leesburg Cemetery.
A native of Cooperstown, Mr. Boice had lived in Baconton for the past two years, moving from Bradenton, Fla. He was a retired manager with Westway Shell in Bradenton, Fla., was an honorary volunteer with the Oxford Fire Department and was a member of the Albany..
Delvin Sullivan
Published on: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
OXFORD – Delvin “Sully” Sullivan, 92, of Oxford, passed away on June 16, 2009 at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Rucker-Sullivan of Binghamton, formerly of Oxford; his daughter, Joyce Ogunade of Springfield Gardens; heis step-son Dwight Rucker of Nashville, Tenn. and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sons, Delvin, Jr. and Raymond; his step son, Ronald Rucker and his sister.
Sully grew up in New York City, where he had several jobs including being a trolley operator, ..
Marilyn Jennings
Published on: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
OXFORD – Marilyn P. Jennings, 77, of Oxford, has gone to rest in the arms of the Lord. She was born on May 20, 1932 in Groton a daughter of the late Coral (Tim) and Mildred Phillips. She was also predeceased by her sister, Ester Jean, Emma King, and Wanda Barrows; two brothers, Harry Phillips and Tim Phillips.
She leaves behind a precious daughter, Brenda Lea Saddlemire and husband Jack of Floral City, Fla.; her loving granddaughter, Cindy Lynn Saddlemire and sons, Sean and Paul of Johnson City; her grandson Timmie Saddlemire and wife Wen..
Daniel Bosworth
Published on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
NORWICH – Daniel J. Bosworth, 57, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City where he was surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 30, 1951 in McDonough, Dan was the son of Donald and Elsie Bosworth. He attended Oxford Academy and on September 2, 1972 in Windsor, he married Deborah Worden Bosworth who survives. He is additionally survived by his children Adam Bosworth and his wife, Trisha, of Norwich, Amy McFadden and her husband, Steve of Clinton and grandchildren, Sophia and Ander..
Peter Heggie Sr.
Published on: Monday, June 15, 2009
OXFORD – Peter J. Heggie Sr., 68 of Oxford, passed away on June 13, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1941 in Franklin, N.J., a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Coad) Heggie. On June 5, 1965, he married Gloria Van Tassel, who survives.
Besides his wife of 44 years, Gloria, he is survived by his children, Dawn and William Golden of Oxford, Peter Jr. and Cathie Heggie of Oxford, Vanessa and Stephen Young of Angier, N.C., and George Heggie and Shannon Bonham of Oxford; his sister and brother-in-law, ..
Peter Heggie Sr.
Published on: Monday, June 15, 2009
OXFORD – Peter J. Heggie Sr., 68 of Oxford, passed away on June 13, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1941 in Franklin, N.J., a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Coad) Heggie. On June 5, 1965, he married Gloria Van Tassel, who survives.
Besides his wife of 44 years, Gloria, he is survived by his children, Dawn and William Golden of Oxford, Peter Jr. and Cathie Heggie of Oxford, Vanessa and Stephen Young of Angier, N.C., and George Heggie and Shannon Bonham of Oxford; his sister and brother-in-law, ..
Pauline Chamberlain
Published on: Friday, June 12, 2009
NORWICH – Pauline Elizabeth “Betty” Walker Chamberlain, 76, formerly of Preston Manor, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, June 9, 2009, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home where she had resided for the past two years.
The daughter of George and Florence Harris Walker, Betty was born on May 30, 1933, in Oxford, where she grew up and attended the Oxford Academy and Central School. At the young age of 4, she contracted the measles, which led to meningitis. Despite her disability, Betty led a very productive life. She worked for a t..
Ellen Byam
Published on: Thursday, June 11, 2009
NORWICH – Ellen Mary Byam, 93, of Norwich, passed away late Tuesday night, June 9, 2009, at her home.
Born in Norwich in September of 1915, and a long-time resident of the White Store area, Ellen was the daughter of Merton J. and Laura McCormick White. She attended and graduated from the South New Berlin schools, then furthered her education in Washington, D.C., by attending secretarial school. On Jan. 20, 1940, Ellen married her childhood sweetheart, Archer Byam, and returned to the Norwich area with him. A kind-hearted woman who loved anim..
Helen Utter
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
MT. UPTON – Helen M. Utter, 92, of Mt. Upton, passed away peacefully Thursday night, June 4, 2009 at Gilmour Health Care Facility in Norwich. Helen was born on January 31, 1917, daughter of the late Arthur Lynn and Mary (Walker) Fagan in Kirkwood, NY. On September 5, 1936, Helen married Louis J. Utter in Endicott, NY. He predeceased her on January 8, 2003.
Helen is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Clyde and Dottie Utter of Unadilla and Dale and Cindy Utter of Piedmont, South Dakota; three daughters and a son-in-law: L..
Keith Symonds
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
LEBANON – Keith W. Symonds, 78, of Bastian Rd., passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
He was born May 8, 1931 in Hornell, a son of Waldo O. and Margery Husted Symonds. He was a graduate of Woodhull High School and had attended Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College. On Sept. 13, 1952, Keith married Ada Crandall in the West Smyrna Baptist Church. Keith was a self-employed dairy farmer. He was one of the founding members of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Hamilton where he served as a deacon. He..
Janette Young
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
SHERBURNE – Janette “Nettie” Graham Young, 80, formerly of Route 12, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
She was born June 7, 1928 in Smyrna, a daughter of Martin L. and Ruth Alling Symonds and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Janette married John S. Graham on Jan. 1, 1946 in Smyrna. He predeceased her in 1973. Nettie was a hard worker who actively participated in the operation of their dairy farm prior to John’s death. She married Clyde Young on Dec. 7, 1974 in ..
Clayton Boise
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
OXFORD – Clayton Walter Boise, 73, of State Highway 220, passed away peacefully June 5, 2009 at the home of his son in Brookfield.
He was born May 16, 1936 in Sherburne, a son of the late Walter and Henrietta Hicks Boise and was a graduate of Sherburne High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Air Force as well as the Army reserves. For several years, he worked for GLA, Simmons Precision, Lewis Engineering and most recently for Parts Plus. His real passion has always been music. While in the Air Force, he played in the Air Force Band and wo..
Janet Leech
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Janet A. Leech, 62, of South New Berlin, passed away late Thursday night, June 4, 2009, at her home following a long illness.
The daughter of Herbert and Cora Donnelly Stevens, Janet was born in Norwich in October of 1946 and attended school in both Norwich and Guilford. On Dec. 21, 1963, in Norwich, Janet married William Leech Sr. For close to 20 years, they had lived on the river road in South New Berlin, with Janet working for 21 years as a machinist for Mead Westvaco of Sidney. A very kind hearted and loving woman who ..
Lucy Bennett
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
PRESTON – Lucy E. Rudnitski Bennett, 44, of Preston, passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with her illness.
The daughter of Donald and Constance “Connie” Nadal Rudnitski, Lucy was born in Norwich in September of 1964 and spent most of her life there. Growing up in Norwich, she attended the Norwich schools prior to joining with her sister, Barb, in providing day care. She also worked for Madman’s Video and Howard Johnson’s. Lucy loved children and animals. Never a ne..
Francis Figary
Published on: Monday, June 8, 2009
OSWEGO – Francis F. Figary, 80, of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at his home.
The son of George and Grace Figary, Francis was born in Norwich in June of 1928. He was a graduate of the Norwich High School and of Potsdam State College in Potsdam, where he received a degree in engineering. Francis had lived in Oswego for many years, had worked for numerous years as an engineer for GE in Syracuse, and retired from his last employment, the Miller Brewing Company of Fulton. A veteran of the United States armed servic..
Albert Gordon Sr.
Published on: Friday, June 5, 2009
NORWICH – Albert W. Gordon Sr., 86, of Norwich, formerly of Oxford, passed away on June 3, 2009 at his home.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1922 in Lebanon, the son of the late William and Amy (Rice) Gordon. On Aug. 26, 1978 he married Louann Manwarren, who died on February 7, 2003.
He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Albert and Susan Gordon, Jr. of North Bangor, Glen and Bonnie Gordon of Pasco, Wash.; his brother, Joseph Dibble of Erieville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other family and friends. He was..
June Bush
Published on: Friday, June 5, 2009
TROY, MO. – June M. Bush passed away May 29, 2009 after an extended illness at home. She was born in Smithville, NY on March 25, 1939 where she was a long-time resident.
She was predeceased by her parents Marie and Lynn Norton. June was survived by four children and their families: Jodi (Ida) Bush of Troy, Mo., Tony (Mary) Wrench of Greene, Keith (Anne) Wrench of Bainbridge and Linda (Lloyd) Gmoser of Virgil. She had 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
June was a homemaker and enjoyed watching TV.
A memorial service will be held ..
Albert Gordon Sr.
Published on: Thursday, June 4, 2009
NORWICH – Albert W. Gordon,Sr., 88 of Norwich, formerly of Oxford passed away on June 3, 2009 at his home.
Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Behe Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Lucy Bennett
Published on: Thursday, June 4, 2009
PRESTON – Lucy E. Rudnitski Bennett, 44, of Preston, passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with her illness.
The daughter of Donald and Constance “Connie” Nadal Rudnitski, Lucy was born in Norwich in September of 1964 and spent most other life there. Growing up in Norwich, she attended the Norwich schools prior to joining with her sister, Barb, in providing day care. She also worked for Madman’s Video and Howard Johnson’s. Lucy loved children and animals. Never a neg..
Henry Maltzan
Published on: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
SHERBURNE – Henry “Hank” Maltzan, 87, of State Highway 80, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 at his home.
He was born Sept. 22, 1921 in North Norwich, one of 11 children of Ferdinand and Emilie Schmidt Maltzan, and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Hank was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked on the family farm for several years, and then for Proctoer & Gamble in Norwich for 30 years until his retirement.
Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Ruby Maltzan of Lebanon, as well as many nieces, nep..
Anna Pearl Leete
Published on: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
EARLVILLE – Anna Pearl Leete, 92, passed away June 2, 2009. Anna loved her family, her Lord and her church, her students and teaching. She obtained her Undergraduate and Masters of Education degrees from Cortland State University. She also studied at Boston University, Northwestern University and completed 50 credit hours toward her Doctorate. Her first teaching position was in a one-room school house in North Brookfield in 1940.
Anna retired in 1972 from the Sherburne-Earlville School district. She was an elementary supervisor in the Ham..
D. June Sabin
Published on: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
OXFORD – Dorothy June Sabin, 90, of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Chenango Memorial Health Care Facility, Norwich.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rexford in 1970. Dorothy is survived by children, J. Keith and Beverly Sabin and family of Greene, David S. and Jennie Sabin and family of Hopkinsville, Kent., Stanley A. and Dauna Sabin and family of Trenton, Kent., Melody G. and Russell Root and daughter of Lebanon, Pa.; brother, Robert and Stevie Pontius of Little Falls; two sisters, Jean VanValkenburg, Joyce and Bernie ..
A. Marian Thompson
Published on: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
McDONOUGH – A. Marian Thompson, 95, long-time resident of Genegantslet Lake, McDonough and formerly of Binghamton, passed away Monday morning, June 1, 2009, at her home.
Born in July of 1913 in Binghamton, Marian was the daughter of James and Minnie Perry Eaton. She attended Binghamton Central High through the 10th grade when she had to leave school of get a job and help support her family. She became employed by the Johnson City plant of Endicott Johnson, and it was at E.J.’s that she met Charles Thompson, whom she married in Conklin on O..
Alan Stark Jr.
Published on: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
NORWICH – Alan Robert Stark Jr., 67, of North Plainfield, N.J. and formerly of Norwich, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Born in April of 1942 in Norwich, Alan was the son of Alan and Norine Currie Stark Sr. He spent his early years in Norwich where he attended the Norwich schools. As a teenager he moved to New Jersey where he eventually entered the United States Army, serving his country from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1964. On Oct. 19, 1974 in St. Joseph’s Church in N. Plainfield, ..
Victor Pier Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A. Marian Thompson
Published on: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
McDONOUGH – A. Marian Thompson, 95, a long-time resident of Geneganslet Lake, McDonough, and formerly of Binghamton, passed away Monday morning, June 1, 2009, at her home.
Funeral services for Marian will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Rt. 12 South, Norwich. Brother Duane Golden will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Glen Castle Cemetery of Castle Creek. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
A complete obituary for Marian will be pu..
Robert Cain
Published on: Monday, June 1, 2009
BAINBRIDGE – Robert J. Cain, 77, of Bainbridge, passed away on May 28, 2009 at Valley View Manor, Norwich.
He was born on Feb. 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, a son of George and Dorothy (Kolyer) Cain.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ives Starr Cain of Bainbridge; his children, Robert Cain, Jr., Rosemary Foster, Candice Gusmano, Steven and Rose Cornell, Teresa and Michael Kleinwaks, Lorrinda Cornell and David Cornell; his brother, John and Winsome Cain of The Bronx; several grandchildren, including Lisa Cain, Melanie Cornell and children Connor a..
Viola Jantzen
Published on: Monday, June 1, 2009
EARLVILLE – Viola Coon Jantzen, 91, of Stoddard Ave., passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
She was born March 12, 1918 in Great Bend, one of seven children of Rev. William A. and Viola May Johnson Gardner. She received her education in Adams and Pulaski schools. On May 21, 1938, Viola married Robert Coon in Pulaski. He predeceased her on Dec. 23, 1956. She married Paul Jantzen in Earlville on Nov. 15, 1964. He predeceased her on Aug. 1, 1968. Viola was a Pulaski resident pr..
Adam Knickerbocker
Published on: Monday, June 1, 2009
NORWICH – Adam J. Knickerbocker, 9, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 24, 1999, the son of Ellen Lord and Carl Knickerbocker.
He is survived by his mother, Ellen Lord of Norwich; his father, Carl Knickerbocker of Binghamton; his sisters and brother, Savanna, Cassie and Scott Knickerbocker all of Norwich; special friend Steve Hulbert of Harpursville; his aunts and uncles, Sue Wakefield of Norwich, Linda Ontiveros of Norwich, Rick Wakefield of Edison, N.J., Scott Wakefield ..
David Paden
Published on: Monday, June 1, 2009
OXFORD – David A. Paden, 61, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Oxford the son of Maurice and Lola (Law) Paden. On April 26, 2001 he married Jeanne Crandall Borchardt.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Oxford; his parents, Maurice and Lola Paden of Oxford; his son and daughter in law, Timothy and Stephanie Paden of Oxford; his daughter and son in law, Jeanne and Jason McCann of Watertown; his step children, Timothy and Susan Borchardt of Greene, An..
Clara Utter
Published on: Monday, June 1, 2009
NORWICH – Clara Maude Utter, “Midge,” 69, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, May 28, 2009, at her home with the family she loved by her side.
Born in Georgetown in October of 1939 and raised on the family farm, Midge was the daughter of Howard and Ina Wilcox. She attended grade school in South Otselic and Cincinnatus and was a 1957 graduate of the Norwich High School. Midge lived in Pennsylvania for a time and, while there, spent some years as Postmaster of the Cherryville, Pa., post office. Following her return to the Norwich are..
Francis Figary
Published on: Monday, June 1, 2009
OSWEGO – Francis F. Figary, 80, of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at his home.
Graveside services for Francis will be held on Thursday, June 11 from the Mt. Hope Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary for Francis will be printed in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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