Obituaries


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Paul Tansey

Published on: Monday, June 30, 2014
PAUL TANSEY Paul Richard “Dick” Tansey of Kilroy Road, Oxford passed away on June 27, 2014 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on August 2, 1928 in Newark Valley, NY a son of the late Paul and Louise (Stone) Tansey. On November 21, 1954 he married Louise Zimmermann, who survives. Besides his wife, Louise, he is survived by his four sons and their families, Paul Tobin and Kelly Tansey and children, Gavin and Briana of Victor, NY, Timothy Allen and Norma Tansey and children, Sam, Adam & Lexi, of Mililani, Hawai..

Steven Robert Foster

Published on: Friday, June 27, 2014
POWDER SPRINGS, GA. – Steven Robert Foster, 46, of Powder Springs, GA died Saturday, June 14, 2014. Steve's childhood was spent in New Berlin, NY. He was a 1986 graduate of New Berlin Central School where he was an active member of the Hurricane Marching Band, concert band and jazz ensemble. He is survived by his wife, Anita Gold Foster, of Powder Springs; son, Spencer Foster, of Powder Springs; mother, Margaret Foster, of New Berlin, NY; sister, Margaret “Peggy” Law, of Sherburne, NY; two brothers, James Foster, of Arlington, VA, an..

Salvatore "toots" Mirabito

Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Salvatore T. of Seaford, NY, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2014. Born in Norwich, NY on Nov. 3, 1918. Proud veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Ruth (formerly of Madison, NY). Devoted father of the late Stephan, Karen Sisti (Bill), Richard (Norma), Bruce (Jo), and Gary (Tamara). Dear brother of Joseph, James, Frank, Fred and Concetta Mirabito. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Kara, Nicholas, Richard, Matthew, Grace, Jen and Jeff. Reposing Tuesday 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merr..

Janella Winans

Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Janella Palmer Winans, 91, of 66 Canasawacta Street, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2014. Born March 5, 1923 in Hudson, N.Y., Jan was the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Ambrose) Palmer. She graduated from Mamaroneck High School with the Class of 1940, then earned a bachelor of arts degree in education from SUNY New Paltz in 1944. She also completed graduate studies at various NY colleges. Jan and her husband, Ken, moved to Norwich where Ken and his brother Bill opened Winans Men’s Shop. For 33 years Jan was a teacher in various town..

Virginia Wierzbicki

Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Virginia M. Wierzbicki, 75, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown after suffering a severe stroke. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 11, 1939, Virginia was the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Harrington) Faye. She graduated from St. Brendan’s High School in Brooklyn and then worked at the Equitable Life Insurance Company where she met her husband, Frank Wierzbicki, whom she married on June 6, 1959 in Good Shepherd Church in Brooklyn. Together, they moved to Norwich in 1993 where t..

Ronald J. Mossman

Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Ronald J. Mossman, 64, formerly of Norwich and most recently of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2014 at his home in Binghamton. Ron was born in Sidney on July 21, 1949 the son of William J. and Ervila (Pepper) (Christensen) Mossman. He attended the Norwich High School and graduated with the class of 1967. Soon after his graduation, Ron entered the United States Air Force serving his country from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1971. Returning home he gained employment with Victory Markets and subsequently Webb an..

Charles Shapley

Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Charles R. (Charlie) Shapley Sr., 62, of Sherburne, passed away Friday afternoon, June 20, 2014, at home with family by his side. Charlie was born in Sidney on March 18, 1952 the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Wood) Shapley. He attended schools in Sherburne, Oxford and Mt.Upton. A hard worker all of his life, Charlie had been employed by Earlville Paperbox for 32 years. He also enjoyed working part time on the farm owned by his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Larry Clark. Charlie loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending as m..

Mary Manley

Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Mary Manley of Norwich passed away on June 20, 2014 at M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. She was born on February 20, 1933, a daughter of the late James (Jimmy) and Katherine Sidote Caruana. She is survived by her children, Teri Prewitt of Edgewater, FL, Ronald and Danya Mirabito of Elkton, MD, Cyndy Robb of Statesville, NC, and Debi and Jeff Squires of Norwich; her grandchildren, Scott Prewitt of Sherburne, Kara Prewitt of Norwich, Rodd Mirabito, Rochelle Mirabito both of Maryland, Rosalind Mirabito of New York City, Sibrena Robb, Stephani..

Betty Jean Schiber

Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Betty Jean Schriber, 90 yrs old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 20, 2014 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY. Betty was born on March 22, 1924 in Edmeston, NY the daughter of Howard P. & Irene (Dye) Talbot. Her childhood was spent in Edmeston, NY where she was a graduate of Edmeston Central School. She was also a graduate of the Albany College of Business. On June 1, 1948 she married Robert Schriber who predeceased her in May of 2007. She was employed by Preferred Mutual Insurance Company until her retirement in 1982 and wa..

George Kaufinger

Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
A graveside service for Rev. George Kaufinger, Jr., who passed away earlier this year, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the North Guilford Cemetery. Dr. Gregory Kaufinger will officiate the service. Family and friends are welcome to attend...

Donald E. Buck

Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Reverend Donald E. Buck of South New Berlin, NY, former pastor of the West Edmeston Baptist church (15 yrs.) went home to Glory on June 22, 2014. Ordained in The Free Methodist Church and pastoring also in Wesleyan churches of New York, he held degrees from Roberts Wesleyan College and Niagara University. A dual career in ministry and counseling provided 25 years as a Guidance Counselor in Warsaw, Cincinnatus and Unadilla Valley. A member of the South New Berlin Fire Department, he served as Fire Police for 20 years and as Chaplain for the Ch..

Pamela J. Ginter

Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Pamela J. Ginter, of the Town of Pittsfield passed away on June 20, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. She was born on December 5th, 1947, in Warfield, Kentucky, the daughter of Jack Chapin and Reba Mollette. She spent some of her earlier years in Ohio. On June 11, 2008 she married John Ginter and they built a log cabin in the Town of Pittsfield where they have lived for the past six years. At one time she worked for Verizon in Ohio and also assisted her father in the funeral business in New Mexico. She is survived by her husband..

Roger Rieman

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Roger Rieman, 52, of Bainbridge, passed away quietly and surrounded by some of his loved ones, on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Roger was born on February 17, 1962, son of Thomas and Ruth (Mills) Rieman in Sidney. He was a graduate of Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton High School.   On June 23, 1984, Roger was married to Lori Michaletz at the Unadilla Rod & Gun Club. He worked at various jobs through his career, including Bordens Chemical Company for 25 years, DCMO Boces in Trout Creek as a custodian and mo..

Elizabeth Anne Shaffer

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Elizabeth Anne Shaffer, 79 of Sidney, formerly of Norwich, passed away on June 19, 2014 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal. She was born on February 10, 1935 in Centerville, MS, and raised in Natchez, MS. A daughter of the late Thomas and Marguerite (Massey) Felter, she is survived by her children: Shalkye and Larry Clark of Kimballton, IA; Norman L. Jr. and Kathy Shaffer of Afton, NY; Shauna and Mark Rapuzzi of Guilford, NY; Robert Emerson and Debra Shaffer of Mt. Upton, NY; and Sharlisa (Lisa) and Lenny Robinson of Irwin, IA. She is survi..

George Ashcraft

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
George Ashcraft, 91, of South Plymouth, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014, at his home. George was born in Norwich on April 20, 1923 the son of William A. and Minerva (Felt) Ashcraft Sr. He attended school first at Stewart’s Corners and his high school years were in Norwich where he graduated with the class of 1941. Following his graduation, George began working for the Norwich Wire Works until being called for duty in the United States Navy. He served his country in the Navy from April of 1944 until his honorable discharge in Ma..

Pamela J. Ginter

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Pamela J. Ginter, of the Town of Pittsfield, passed away on June 20, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. She was born on December 5, 1947, in Warfield, Kentucky, the daughter of Jack Chapin and Reba Mollette. She spent some of her earlier years in Ohio. On June 11, 2008 she married John Ginter and they built a log cabin in the Town of Pittsfield where they have lived for the past six years. At one time, she worked for Verizon in Ohio and also assisted her father in the funeral business in New Mexico. She is survived by her husban..

Betty Jean Schriber

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Betty Jean Schriber, 90 yrs old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 20, 2014 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY Betty was born on March 22, 1924 in Edmeston, NY the daughter of Howard P. & Irene (Dye) Talbot. Her childhood was spent in Edmeston NY where she was a graduate of Edmeston Central School. She was also a graduate of the Albany College of Business. On June 1, 1948 she married Robert Schriber who predeceased her in May of 2007. She was employed by Preferred Mutual Insurance Company until her retirement in 1982 and was ..

Charles R. Shapley Sr.

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Charles (Charlie) R. Shapley Sr., 62, of Sherburne, passed away at home on Friday, June 20, 2014, with family by his side. Funeral services for Charlie will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 1 p.m. from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Earlville Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. A complete obituary for Charlie will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Rebecca H. Davidson

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Rebecca H. Davidson, 77, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born October 12, 1936 in Walton, NY, Rebecca was the daughter of Joseph and Madeline (Stearns) Harby Sr. She worked for seven years as a sewing machine operator at Champion Products in Norwich. Rebecca will be remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted herself to raising her family. She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Allan; sons, Mark (Linda) and Mike (Sue); daughters, Shar..

Ronald J. Mossman

Published on: Monday, June 23, 2014
Ronald J. Mossman, 64, formerly of Norwich and for the past several years of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2014, at his home in Binghamton. Funeral services for Ron will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014, at 7 p.m. from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Prospect Hill Cemetery of Sidney. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 5-7 p.m...

Claudia Ann (butch) Johnson

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2014
NORWICH – Claudia Ann (Butch) Johnson, 74, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Claudia was born on Oct. 15, 1939 in Albany the daughter of Kenneth and Julia (Patterson) Munyan. She grew up in Oxford where she attended the Oxford school from which she graduated in 1958. On Dec. 19, 1959 in Oxford she married James E. Johnson who passed away Feb. 6, 2008. Over the years Claudia and her family had made their home in several areas of New York State. While living in Norwich, she had been employed ..

Mary E. Graham

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2014
Mary E. (Law) Graham, 80, of Oxford Road, Norwich passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the RHCF of Chenango Memorial Hospital. A life-long resident of the Smyrna and Norwich areas, she was born February 12, 1934 in Smyrna, the daughter of Glenn and Reatha Law. She attended schools in Smyrna and graduated from the Sherburne High School. On February 27, 1952 she married Harold Graham, who predeceased her in 2004. Mary was a wonderful seamstress, and ran a store called "Mary’s Sewing Room" out of her home on the Oxford Road for approximatel..

Fran Marie Bryant

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2014
Fran Marie Bryant, 70, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Fran was born on June 19, 1943 the daughter of Neal and Zebree (Boyd) Bryant. She had made her home in West Hempstead where she worked as an Occupational Therapist. In 1993 she moved to the Norwich area to care for her parents. In her liesure time Fran enjoyed photography and writing. While making her home in Norwich, Fran had been a faithful and longtime member of the Jehovah’s Witness of Norwich. Fran is survived by her brothers and ..

George Ashcraft

Published on: Friday, June 20, 2014
George Ashcraft of South Plymouth passed away Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014, at his home in South Plymouth. Funeral arrangements for George are pending and will be published in tehMonday edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are by the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Alida Marie Klopman

Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2014
Alida Marie Klopman, 86, of Oxford, NY, passed away on June 15, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. She was born on August 4, 1927 in Montclair, NJ a daughter of the late Barney and Gertrude (Memelaar) Gnade. She is survived by her faithful husband, Lambert Klopman. Besides her husband, Lambert, she is survived by her daughters and sons in law, Lois and Louis Wright of Washingtonville, NY; Donna and Peter Faber of Oxford, NY; Sherrill and Dick Schipper of Holland, MI; and son in law Jim Faber; her sisters, Dorothy Van DeWeert, ..

Patricia Carpenter

Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2014
Patricia A. (“Pickle”) Carpenter, 78, of North Main Street, Sherburne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 following a brief illness. Born on September 15, 1935, in Malone, New York, Patricia was the daughter of Clayton and Veronica (Capstraw) Muller. After completing her GED, she studied for and began a career in nursing. In 1981, in Norwich, Patricia married her husband, Gary Carpenter, who survives. Patricia was a dedicated homemaker and spouse to her family, and “everything she touched, she turned beautiful.” She a..

Patricia Carpenter

Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2014
Patricia A. (“Pickle”) Carpenter, 78, of North Main Street, Sherburne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 following a brief illness. Born on September 15, 1935, in Malone, New York, Patricia was the daughter of Clayton and Veronica (Capstraw) Muller. After completing her GED, she studied for and began a career in nursing. In 1981, in Norwich, Patricia married her husband, Gary Carpenter, who survives. Patricia was a dedicated homemaker and spouse to her family, and “everything she touched, she turned beautiful.” She a..

Paul H. Lawrence

Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2014
Paul H. Lawrence, 78, of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 16, 2014 at his home. Paul was born on March 21, 1936 in Pittsfield, NY son of Paul and Alta Bellows Lawrence. He spent his childhood in Pittsfield and the New Berlin area where he attended local schools. On June 30, 1956 he married Beatrice M. Card who passed away on September 25, 1996. Paul worked at the Dairylea Milk Plant in New Berlin and Mount Upton, Kraft Plant in South Edmeston, I.L. Richer Co. in the maintenance department in New Berlin and Norwich and before his retirement,..

Helen Shillieto

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Helen Shillieto, 85, of Burlington was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin. She was born September 28, 1928 in Huntington, Long Island the daughter of Carl and Ellen Maria (Madsen) Green. She married Stanley Shillieto June 26, 1948. Helen was a farmer’s wife raising cows and chickens. She was a member of the Woman’s Republican Party, the First Baptist Church of Burlington where she had served as church clerk for many years. Helen enjoyed her flowers, her many friends & the Busy Bee Quilting..

William Winans

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
William H. (Bill) Winans Jr. of Norwich, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on October 26, 1946 to William Winans Sr. and the late Anne (Gladd) Winans. Bill graduated from Bryant College in Rhode Island with a degree in Business Administration in 1970 after which he spent 12 years managing the Winans Men’s Shop in Norwich from 1974-1986. He then worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Utica from 1988-2001. Most recently, Bill had been a bus driver for the Norwich City School District and Oneon..

Phyllis R. Law

Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
NORWICH – Phyllis R. Law, 72, of Norwich, passed away early Friday morning, June 13, 2104, at home with family by her side following a short illness. Phyllis was born on March 4, 1942 the daughter of Robert David and Daisy Eva (Carpenter) Mathewson of Plymouth. She graduated from the Norwich Central School in 1960 and furthered her education by earning a college degree as a Laboratory Technician. On May 13, 1961 she married Edward W. Law of Smyrna, her husband of 53 years. Over the years she had been employed by the Sidney Hospital, Sheffiel..

Frances (gifford) Goff

Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Frances (Gifford) Goff NA beautiful soul who blessed every life she came into contact with, the first people to receive this blessing were her mother (Bea) and father (Carl) when they welcomed her into the world on February 27th of 1960. Elder brothers John, Mike, and David were the next to love and guide her in the journey of life; and she was lucky enough to become a big sister with the arrival of Jeanne and Huck. Anyone who had the luck to cross paths with Francie quickly learned that her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment in life we..

Cheryl Ann (lawson) Vymislicky

Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Cheryl Ann (Lawson) Vymislicky, 73, of Whitney Point went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2014. Cheryl was born in New Berlin on June 17, 1940 the daughter of Arthur and Linnetta (Camp) Lawson. She is survived by her four children, Neal (Lisa), Callie Ann (Matt), Jeffrey (Sara) and Barry, two sisters Elaine Clum and Jane Lawson as well as 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Cheryl was a 1959 graduate of the Gilbertsville Central School and went on to serve in a variety of positions in her community. She was a devoted and selfless mothe..

Phyllis R. Law

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Phyllis R. Law, 72, of Norwich, passed away early Friday morning, June 13, 2104, at home with family by her side following a short illness. Phyllis was born on March 4, 1942 the daughter of Robert David and Daisy Eva (Carpenter) Mathewson of Plymouth. She graduated from the Norwich Central School in 1960 and furthered her education by earning a college degree as a Laboratory Technician. On May 13, 1961 she married Edward W. Law of Smyrna, her husband of 53 years. Over the years she had been employed by the Sidney Hospital, Sheffield, Victory ..

Ralph Wallace Davenport

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Ralph Wallace Davenport, 88, of Sherburne, NY was born into spirit on June 13, 2014 in Norwich, NY. He had fought a long battle with several health issues including cancer. He was born May 19, 1926 in Campbell Hall, NY, a son of Emerson and Minnie (Alton) Davenport. He spent his childhood on their family farm in Orange County. A point of interest in his family line is that his grandfather Alton stowed away at 11 years old to come to America from Ireland. Ralph graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1943. We last attended their 67th ..

Richard Adams

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Committal services for Richard Adams of Plymouth who passed away Nov. 24, 2013, were held on Friday afternoon, June 13, at 1:30 p.m. from the South Plymouth Cemetery. The Rev. Brian Conover, Pastor of the Calvary Baptsit Church of Norwich officiated. Arrangements were by the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Mary Grahm

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Mary Graham, 80, of Norwich, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2014, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Arrangements for Mary are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Marilyn Hickson Joslin

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Marilyn Hickson Joslin, 86, former longtime Norwich resident and most recently of Nassau, NY, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, June 11, 2014, at the home of her grandson, John Barrows, in Nassau. Marilyn was born in Walworth, Wis. on April 1, 1928 the daughter of William and Edith (Heitzman) Merrill. She came to the Norwich area in 1946 where she gained employment with GLA and it’s many successors working for over 31 years as an assembler. Marilyn is survived by her grandchildren John Barrows, Andrew and Allison Everard, her grea..

Raymond Hart

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Funeral services for Raymond Hart were held on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. David Kleinstuber, Methodist Clergy, of Norwich officiated. Ray’s wife Laura, his children Diane, Raymond (Duffy), Alison, Valerie, Doreen and Christine as well as other family members and friends spoke in remembrance of Ray’s life. Interment with military rites followed in the Mt. Hope Cemetery with Rev. Kleinstuber offering the committal prayers. Members of local veterans organizations provided the military honors under the..

Mabel Baker

Published on: Monday, June 16, 2014
Graveside services for Mable Baker, who massed away in March of 2014 will be held on Tuesday, June 17, at 10 a.m. from the Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by the RJ Fahy Funeral Home...

Marilyn Hickson Joslin

Published on: Friday, June 13, 2014
Marilyn Hickson Joslin, 86, of Norwich and most recently of Nassau, NY, passed away Wednesday morning, June 11,2014, in Nassau. A funeral service for Marilyn will be held on Thursday, June, 19, at noon from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. The Very Rev. Charles Taylor will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Noon. A complete obituary for Marilyn will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...

Richard Marchant

Published on: Friday, June 13, 2014
Richard Douglas Marchant, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2014, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center just five days before his 99th birthday. Born on June 12, 1915, in Maron, NY, Richard, or Dick (as he was known to many), was the son of Ralph and Edith (Pettit) Marchant. He grew up in East Syracuse, NY, and graduated from Vocational High School in 1932. Dick then attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1936 from the School of Engineering, at the top of his class. Following graduation, he wo..

Carol Stone

Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2014
Carol Stone, 76, of Chenango Forks, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Patricia Carpenter

Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2014
Patricia A. (“Pickle”) Carpenter, 78, of North Main Street, Sherburne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 following a brief illness. Born on September 15, 1935, in Malone, New York, Patricia was the daughter of Clayton and Veronica (Capstraw) Muller. After completing her GED, she studied for and began a career in nursing. In 1981, in Norwich, Patricia married her husband, Gary Carpenter, who survives. Patricia was a dedicated homemaker and spouse to her family, and “everything she touched, she turned beautiful.” She a..

Patricia Carpenter

Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Patricia A. Carpenter, 78, of North Main Street, Sherburne, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday's edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com...

George E. Eirman

Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
George E. Eirman, 93 of McDonough passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 7, 1921 a son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Howell) Eirman. He is survived by his wife, Elsa (DaCol) Eirman of McDonough; his son and daughter in law, David and Linda DaCol of Babylon, NY and his granddaughter, Laura Lee DaCol of Babylon, NY. He was a graduate of Seaford High School. He was an aviation metalsmith in the US Navy for 6 years during World War II. He then was a civilian employee of the US Air Force for many years ..

Raymond Hart

Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
RAYMOND CHARLES HART NORWICH – We celebrate the completed life of Raymond Charles Hart of Norwich, New York. Ray was a devoted husband and father, known and remembered also for his sense of humor, commitment to the Antique Automobile Club and decades of service to the community through his business “Hart’s Electrical Service”. Ray passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014, at the age of 85. He was born in Norwich the son of Floyd Cleveland and Florence Marie (Bartlett) Hart, both of Norwich. Ray graduated from the Norwich High ..

Kenneth F. “george” Fowlston, Jr

Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
KENNETH FOWLSTON SHERBURNE – Kenneth F. “George” Fowlston, Jr., 55, of North Main St., passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. He was born July 1, 1958 in Norwich, a son of Kenneth, Sr. and Glenda E. Palmer Fowlston and received his education in Sherburne-Earlville schools. On February 14, 1980, Kenneth married Elissa Gager in Norwich. He was a mill operator at I.L. Richer Feeds in Sangerfield until 2008. He had also been a bus driver at one time. He enjoyed sports of all kinds and was an avid fan of high sc..

Lawrence (bub) George Murray Jr.

Published on: Monday, June 9, 2014
LAWRENCE (BUB) MURRAY, JR. Lawrence (Bub) George Murray Jr., 67 passed away the morning of June 1, 2014 with his family by his side. Bub was born in Norwich, NY on August 6, 1946; the son of Genevieve (Rogers) and Lawrence George Murray Sr. After high school Bub enlisted in the Army and was a decorated veteran with numerous awards of valor due to his sacrifice and time in Vietnam. Later he ran his own logging business for 30 years and worked for Raymond’s Corporation in Greene, NY. Bub was a dedicated man to his family and thos..

Judith Ann Reynolds

Published on: Friday, June 6, 2014
Judith Ann Reynolds of Rome passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 2, 2014. She was born February 8, 1954 in Norwich, NY, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Yasas Reynolds. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central School and Syracuse University. Judy was a dedicated Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She was predeceased by a daughter, Scarlet Renee Gies in 2009, and her parents. At her request, there will be no services or calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, NY...

Mary Santa Annesi

Published on: Friday, June 6, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Mary Santa Annesi, 102, of Norwich, NY at 10:00am on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church, Norwich. Fr. Lester Smith of St. Malachy’s Church, Sherburne was celebrant with Antoinette Perkins playing the organ. The gifts were presented by niece, Elaine Burton and nephew, Richard Lorimer, and a eulogy was delivered by Charles Neadom. The pall was placed on the casket by: daughter, Anita Mikkonen, brother, Anthony Magistro, Sr., nephew, Richard Lorimer and niece and god-ch..