Obituaries


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Norma E. Cowan

Published on: Tuesday, June 30, 2015
NORMA E. COWAN OXFORD – Norma E. Cowan, 86 of Oxford passed away on June 23, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec a daughter of the late George and Ethel (McCracken) Goodfellow. On May 12, 1962 she married Lawrence R. Cowan, who died on June 29, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Erica Gonzales; her grandchildren, Michael Gonzales, Angelo Gonzales and Nia Sayles; her great granddaughter, Isabella Gonzales and her special friend, Grace Ross. She was a member of the Chenango County H..

Guy W. Carey

Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
GUY W. CAREY EDMESTON – Guy W. Carey, 84, of Edmeston, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 25, 2015. He was born August 3, 1930, the son of Guy I. and Ethel (Brown) Carey. In December 1952 he married Nancy Page, who survives. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe from 1948 to 1952. Guy was a well known insurance agent in the area and was retired from both Prudential Insurance and NYCM. While working for Prudential, Guy was District Agent of the Month for exemplary sales and service and was ..

John Mcconnell

Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
JOHN McCONNELL MT. UPTON – John McConnell, 78 of Mt. Upton passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his home. He was born November 29, 1936, son of the late George and Bernice (Baxter) McConnell in Mercer County Illinois. He graduated from Alexis High School and served his country in the United States Army for 2 years. John married Lois Utter on June 3, 1962 in Bainbridge, NY; together they made their home in Mt. Upton. John worked for Frontier Communications for 38 years until he retired. Even after retirement, John kept bu..

Arthur R. (“art”) Powell

Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
ARTHUR POWELL PHARSALIA – Arthur R. (“Art”) Powell, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his Pharsalia residence. Art was born April 5, 1956 in Norwich. He was a lifelong area resident of Plymouth and Pharsalia, and was a graduate of Norwich High School. Art was a very talented mechanic, and was always tinkering. He especially loved visiting with family and friends and riding around the area with his beloved dog, Fred. For 28 years Art worked as a truck driver and equipment operator for the Town of Plymouth ..

Robert “charles” Lloyd

Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
ROBERT “CHARLES” LLOYD HAMILTON – Robert “Charles” Lloyd, 75, of Hamilton, died Friday, June 26, 2015 following a brief illness. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY. The Rosary will be recited at 3:45 pm. We will be celebrating his life with a Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 11 AM, with Fr. Richard Dunn as celebrant. To leave a condolence or sign the book of memories online g..

Robert John Downey, Sr.

Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
ROBERT JOHN DOWNEY  NORWICH – Robert John Downey, Sr., of Norwich, passed away after a short illness on June 25, 2015 at his home, with his family lovingly by his side. Bob was born on December 15, 1925, the son of Marion Bard and Thomas Downey. After attending Norwich Schools, he joined the Merchant Marines. Bob then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served in the Pacific during World War II. He is a lifetime member of the VFW. On March 17, 1943, he married the love of his life, Mary Elizabet..

Eda Baier

Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
EDA BAIER OXFORD – Eda Baier, 90 of Oxford passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Residential Health Care Facility at Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1924 in Norwich to the late Lynn and Eva (Wells) Nichols. On December 31, 1942 she married Jack Baier, who passed away on July 4, 1992. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, John and Ann Baier of Oxford; her grandchildren, Christopher and Kelly Curnalia, Julie and Max Tollens, Cale Baier, Aaron and Maria Baier, Stephen and Andrea Weissfl..

Arthur R. "art" Powell

Published on: Friday, June 26, 2015
Arthur R. "Art" Powell, 59, of So. Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his home. Funeral arrangements for Art are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available...

William G. Au

Published on: Friday, June 26, 2015
SHERBURNE – William G. “Bill” Au, 59, of State Highway 80, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born February 20, 1956 in Syracuse, NY, son of Dr. William Y.W. and Beverly Nessel Au. He received his BA in Industrial Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology and was a self-employed industrial designer. Bill enjoyed fly-fishing, music and dancing. He was a member and secretary of Trout Unlimited, Chenango County Chapter #209. Bill was a communicant of St. Malachy’s Church in Sherburne whe..

Albert D. Ray, Sr.

Published on: Friday, June 26, 2015
NORWICH – Albert D. Ray, Sr. , 77, of Norwich, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday evening, June 24, 2015, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City. Al was born in New Berlin, NY on August 6, 1937 the son of George and Myrtle (Cole) Ray Sr. He attended school in West Winfield and has called Norwich his home for the past 60 years. On May 16, 1958 in Norwich he married Beverly Kane who passed away August 28, 2012. Al was employed for 37 years by the Norwich Shoe Company where he “did it all.” Not a man to sit idle he then became emp..

Robert F. Taylor

Published on: Friday, June 26, 2015
NORTH NORWICH – Robert F. Taylor, 94, of County Highway 20, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born April 4, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Carl G. and Martha Williams Taylor, and was a graduate of George Junior Republic Union High School. In Freeville, NY. On December 16, 1955, Robert married Mary Gager in Sherburne. She predeceased him on April 26, 2013. Bob had been a farmer for over 21 years, and then worked at the Norwich Knitting Mill for a short time. He later worked for Proctor & Ga..

Daneil M. “dani” Miner

Published on: Thursday, June 25, 2015
DANEIL M. “DANI” MINER SHERBURNE – Daneil M. “Dani” Miner, 19, of Furman Mills Rd., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at University Hospital in Syracuse. She was born February 2, 1996 in Sidney, a daughter of Daniel and Cindy Beilby Miner. Dani was a senior at Sherburne-Earlville High School. She was the assistant manager of the Dollar General Store in Hamilton. She enjoyed bowling. Surviving are her parents, Cindy and Joe Woodcock of Sherburne, and Daniel Miner of Norwich; her siblings, April and Mike Parkhurst, Sandra Miner, Jen..

Catherine Danaher

Published on: Thursday, June 25, 2015
CATHERINE DANAHER NORWICH – Catherine Irene Foote Danaher, 87 yrs old of Norwich, NY passed away on June 23, 2015 in Utica, NY. Catherine was born on August 19, 1927 in Wilbraham, MA the daughter of Clinton L. & Dorothy (Sherwin) Foote. Her childhood was spent in the Wilbraham & Springfield MA areas where she was a 1945 graduate of the High School of Commerce. On June 7, 1947 she married Bernard Rickard Danaher in Thomaston, CT. Bernard predeceased her on February 13, 2015. Catherine was a bookkeeper at Seth Thomas Clocks Co..

William G. “bill” Au

Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2015
SHERBURNE – William G. “Bill” Au, 59, of State Highway 80, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born February 20, 1956 in Syracuse, NY, son of Dr. William Y.W. and Beverly Nessel Au. He received his BA in Industrial Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology and was a self-employed industrial designer. Bill enjoyed fly-fishing, music and dancing. He was a member and secretary of Trout Unlimited, Chenango County Chapter #209. Bill was a communicant of St. Malachy’s Church in Sherburne whe..

Marion K. Warner

Published on: Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A graveside service for Marion K. Warner who passed away November 27, 2014, will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 1 p.m. from the Foster Cemetery. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Donna Ann Miller

Published on: Monday, June 22, 2015
DONNA ANN MILLER NORTH PITCHER – Donna Ann Miller, 59, a life long resident of No. Pitcher, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2015, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown. Donna was born in Norwich on February 2, 1956 the daughter of Donald and Glorianna (Stone) DuBois. She spent her entire life in the Pitcher area and attended the Otselic Valley School. Donna was without question a wonderful cook. She owned and operated Donna’s Lunch Box in South Otselic for over 17 years. Her pies, breads, cinnamo..

Andrew Levix

Published on: Monday, June 22, 2015
ANDREW LEVIX It is with heavy hearts the family of Andrew Levix announces his departure from this life and entry into the house of the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015, to be with his parents and beloved wife Jean. Andrew was born on October 21, 1928 to William and Rose Levix on Long Island, NY. Andy lost his parents at a very young age and for a short time lived with his future wife’s parents Edward and Louise Coles, whom he grew to love as his own family. Andrew and Jean made their home in Norwich in the early 1960’s, first wor..

Sheree D. Acre

Published on: Monday, June 22, 2015
SHEREE D. ACRE NEW BERLIN – Sheree D. Acre, 57 yrs old of New Berlin, NY gained her greatest victory by passing away at her home after a valiant fight against cancer on June 20, 2015. Sheree was born on July 9, 1957 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Ken & Ellen (Crandall) Carpenter. Her childhood was spent in the Pittsfield and New Berlin, NY areas. She was a 1975 graduate of New Berlin Central School and a 1977 graduate of Mohawk Valley Community College. She became the first female police officer in Norwich, NY and was a re..

Rupert P. Pearson

Published on: Friday, June 19, 2015
LINCKLAEN – Rupert P. Pearson, 86, of Lincklaen, passed away Wednesday, June 17 at his home. He was born in Lincklaen and had retired as a shipping and receiving clerk at Gladding in South Otselic and also was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea and was a member of the Perry Cook Post 973 American Legion in South Otselic for 56 years, many of which he served as chaplain. Rupert was a member of the local band Country Bumpkins and loved to raise animals. Rupert always said “Vice Grips and duct tape can fix anything.” Surviving ..

Salvatore J. “sam” Sastri

Published on: Friday, June 19, 2015
HAMILTON – Salvatore J. “Sam” Sastri, 88, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. He was born July 16, 1926 in Norwich, NY, one of nine children of Frank and Jenny Fazio Sastri and was a graduate of Norwich High School. Sam proudly served his country in the US. Navy during WWII from 1944 to 1946. On August 25, 1947, he was united in marriage to Nancy Runyon at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Norwich. Nancy predeceased him on October 19, 2008. Sam was the owner, opera..

Archie R Meek

Published on: Friday, June 19, 2015
NORWICH – Archie R Meek, 91, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Norwich Rehabilitation Center. The son of Ralph and Maude Meek, Archie was born in March of 1924 in Oxford at home. Archie grew up in the Oxford and Norwich area and graduated from Oxford Academy in 1940. Following school, he worked the family farm with his father. On March 4, 1945 he married Gertrude Phetteplace and soon after started his own farm, Lyon Brook Farm in Norwich. The urge to work with superior cattle was strong, so in the early 5..

Mary B. Gould

Published on: Thursday, June 18, 2015
MARY B. GOULD SHERBURNE – Mary B. Gould, 87, of North Main St., passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Norwich. She was born on October 2, 1927 in Sherburne, a daughter of Arthur and Emma Perkins Gould and received her education in Sherburne schools. Mary had worked for Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals for 37 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Church of the Epiphany in Sherburne. Surviving are her brother, Arthur “Jake” Gould of Sherburne; and many nieces and nephews. She wa..

Kenneth A. Stein

Published on: Tuesday, June 16, 2015
KENNETH A. STEIN OXFORD/PRESTON – Kenneth A. Stein, 82, a longtime resident of the Oxford-Preston area, passed away Saturday evening, June 13, 2015, at his home with his family at his side. Ken was born in Greene on March 30, 1933 the son of Arthur and Fern (Agnes) Brown Stein. He spent the early years of his life in Greene where he attended the local school. On November 24, 1955 he married Bessie French who passed away December 17, 2005. In 1957 Ken and his wife moved from Greene to the Preston area where he purchased a farm wh..

Betty H. Babula

Published on: Monday, June 15, 2015
BETTY H. BABULA Betty H. Babula of Burlington Twp. passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was born in New Berlin, NY to Bert and Margaret Hill on March 11, 1928. Throughout her whole life, Betty maintained her good natured personality. She was beyond generous and no one in her family ever went without. She was friendly, caring and spunky. She always had everyone's best interest at heart and helped whenever and wherever she was needed. Betty was very intelligent, a progressive thinker, an avid reader and ..

Kenneth O. Houck

Published on: Monday, June 15, 2015
KENNETH O. HOUCK NORWICH – Kenneth O. Houck, 81, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, June 11, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Ken was born on February 16, 1934 in New Rochelle the son of Carlton and Leona Houck. He was a 1953 graduate of the Hamilton High School and following his graduation entered the United States Army serving his country from 1953 – 1956. A resident of the Norwich area for many years, Ken worked as a carpenter and roofer. He had worked with Larry Richards and also for Barden homes. In his sp..

Shelly Ann Wheeler

Published on: Monday, June 15, 2015
SHELLY ANN WHEELER CAZENOVIA – Shelly Ann Wheeler; age 40 Of Cazenovia, New York Passed away Wednesday June 3,2015. Born May 28,1975 in Corry, Pa. She was the daughter of Armond E Wheeler Jr. and the Late Sharon Georgianna Jackson. Personal; Shelly attended & graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford Central School on the honor role. Shelly studied Liberal Arts at Suny Morrisville Norwich Campus where she was awarded her Associates Degree. She attended Cazenovia Senior Center daily. Prior to living in Cazenovia NY, She l..

Keith O. Pettit

Published on: Monday, June 15, 2015
KEITH O. PETTIT NORWICH – Keith O. Pettit, 89, of Norwich passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, in the Binghamton General Hospital. Keith was born on January 1, 1926 in Otselic, NY the son of Joseph and Ella (Sherman) Pettit. He grew up in North Norwich and was a 1944 graduate of the Sherburne High School. Once out of school he gained employment with the North Norwich Feed Store. In 1952 Keith purchased a farm in North Norwich which he operated until it was sold in 1962. He then went to work in the construction business working for Ken..

Willis G. Clark

Published on: Monday, June 15, 2015
WILLIS G. CLARK DOUGLASVILLE, GA Willis G. Clark, 76, of Douglasville, GA passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home attended by his immediate and extended family. Mr. Clark was born on February 27, 1939 in Earlville, NY to Burr and Irene Clark.  Born and raised on the family farm, Will joined the military shortly after the Korean conflict and served as a missile instructor in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.  That is where he met his wife of 50 years, Linda Clark, who came from the opposite side of the country, California.  As with their ..

Rosetta May Strobel

Published on: Monday, June 15, 2015
ROSETTA M. STROBEL Rosetta May Strobel was born on April 19th 1925 to Leon and Marie Phillips Barber in Lebanon NY. Rosetta attended high school in Georgetown. She took work with the Sherburne Knitting Mill where she met her future husband Wesley Strobel (predeceased). On September 4, 1948 Wesley and Rosetta were married and settled in Earlville NY. Rosetta had four children Jerry Barber of Manlius NY, Eugene Strobel of Oxford NY, Yvonne Taylor of Pratts Hollow NY, and Garth Strobel of Georgetown NY. Rosetta had 13 grandchildren, 20 grea..

Bethany (“beth”) Adams-somich

Published on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015


Mary L. Bowen

Published on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
MARY L. BOWEN SHERBURNE – Mary L. Bowen, 90, of Hey Rd., passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at home. She was born April 7, 1925 in Providence, RI, a daughter of Edwin and Elsie Hawchorf Johnson and received her education in local schools. On July 9, 1947, Mary married Charles J. Bowen in Providence. He predeceased her on May 17, 1992. Mary was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family. Moving to New York in 1980, she had lived in Waterville for 17 years, then with her daughter in Brookfield, and most recently i..

Donald L. Benedict, Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
DONALD L. BENEDICT GREENE – Donald L. Benedict, Jr., 68 of Greene passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1947 in Binghamton a son of the Donald L. Benedict, Sr. and Betty (Swift) Benedict. He is survived by his mother, Betty Benedict of Oxford; his daughters, Candi Kimble and Jackie Benedict; his brothers, David (Mary) Benedict and Tom (Patti) Benedict and his sisters, Rat Leichtfeld (Henry Root), Nancy Moore, Norma Davis, Carol (Terry) Marvin and Joanne (Jim) Dean. 5 grandchildren and several au..

Frances W. Ratcliff

Published on: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
FRANCES W. RATCLIFF 1921-2015, born in East Pharsalia N.Y. Passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2015. Preceded in Death by her husband of 50 years George R. Ratcliff on May 30, 2002 Also predeceased by brothers William and Nelson Wright. Loving mother of Ruth Dew and David Ratcliff. Grandmother to Ryan Dew, Natalie Dew, Matthew Dew, Amber Peeples, Tina Ratcliff and Sam Ratcliff. Great Grandmother to Dylan Dew. Also survived by Sister Winifred Ratcliff, sister-in-law Mariba Wright and Dorothy Balla. She was a Nursing ..

Mark Frederick Flanagan

Published on: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
MARK F. FLANAGAN OXFORD – Mark Frederick Flanagan (known as “Chop”), 57, of Oxford, died peacefully at Wilson Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2015, following a brief illness. Born in Chenango Memorial Hospital on July 15, 1957, he was the son of Dr. James Manley and Elaine Walser Flanagan. Mark attended St. Paul’s School in Norwich and Manlius Elementary School in Manlius, New York . Following his return to Norwich, he graduated from Norwich High School in 1976. He attended Morrisville State College. Mark spent his adult l..

Margaret R. “marge” Mcnulty

Published on: Monday, June 8, 2015
MARGARET R. McNULTY SLINGERLANDS, NY – Margaret R. “Marge” McNulty, 88, of Mill Rose Court, formerly of North Norwich, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1927 in Easton, PA, one of seven children of Vasil and Theresa Pokojony Harobin and was a graduate of Wilson Borough High School in Easton. On June 9, 1945, Marge married Richard McNulty at St. Mary’s Church in Port Jervis, NY. He predeceased her on January 28, 2005. A longtime resident of the Sherburne/North Norwich area, she had bee..

Mark Frederick Flanagan

Published on: Monday, June 8, 2015
MARK F. FLANAGAN OXFORD – Mark Frederick Flanagan (known as “Chop”), 57, of Oxford, died peacefully at Wilson Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2015, following a brief illness. Born in Chenango Memorial Hospital on July 15, 1957, he was the son of Dr. James Manley and Elaine Walser Flanagan. Mark attended St. Paul’s School in Norwich and Manlius Elementary School in Manlius, New York . Following his return to Norwich, he graduated from Norwich High School in 1976. He attended Morrisville State College. Mark spent his adult l..

Edith B. O’neil

Published on: Monday, June 8, 2015
EDITH B. O’NEIL NORWICH – Edith B. O’Neil, 95, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Wednesday evening, June 3, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich. Edith was born on January 18, 1920 in Norwich the daughter of John and Edith Edmonds Byrne. She was a 1939 graduate of the Norwich High School and furthered her education by attending the Binghamton Beautician School. On August 14, 1946 in Norwich she married Thomas O’Neil who passed away October 27, 1993. Edith was a strong and valiant woman who always ..

Charles Scully

Published on: Friday, June 5, 2015
Charles R. Scully, a prominent attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida, died on May 6, 2015. He was born on September 6, 1942 in Norwich, New York and was the son of the late Raymond F. and Barbara Smith Scully. Charles (“Chuck”) grew up in Norwich, spending idyllic summers at Camp Dudley on the shores of Lake Champlain and at the family cottage on Chenango Lake. As a youngster, he had the joy of being the “little mascot” for the “Norwich Y-Giants,” a semi-pro football team. He attended lower school in the Norwich school system and ea..

Margaret R.

Published on: Friday, June 5, 2015
North Norwich – Margaret R. "Marge" McNulty, 88, formerly of N. Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Albany Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at St. Malachy's Church, Sherburne. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in the N. Norwich Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangement's are with the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Sherburne. www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...

Edith B. O'neil

Published on: Friday, June 5, 2015
NORWICH – Edith B. O'Neil, 95, a life-long Norwich resident passed away Wednesday evening June 3, 2015 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. A complete obituary for Edith will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Howard Smith

Published on: Thursday, June 4, 2015
HOWARD SMITH McDONOUGH – Howard Smith, 85 of McDonough formerly of New Berlin and Oxford passed away at the NYS Veterans’ Home, Oxford on June 2, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1929 in New Berlin the son of Harold and Ruth (Wright) Smith. On April 16, 1955 he married Annabelle Milbert, who survives. Besides his wife of 60 years, Annabelle he is survived by his children, Tommy and Donna Smith, Timmy and Tracey Smith; his grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Jessica and Kevin Verbec, Ronald and Rachel Metherell, Tiffany Smith and f..

James Leo Carnrike

Published on: Thursday, June 4, 2015
JAMES LEO CARNRIKE SHERBURNE – James Leo Carnrike, 88 yrs. old of Sherburne, NY passed away on June 1, 2015 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY. James was born on July 9, 1926 in Pittsfield, NY the son of Leo Laverne and Lorena May (Henderson) Carnrike. His childhood was spent in the Pittsfield, New Berlin, Columbus, Earlville and Sherburne areas. He attended New Berlin Central School. On December 22, 1944 he married Gladys Louise Bagnall Carnrike in Sherburne, NY. She predeceased him in 2012. He worked for TACO in Sherbu..

Charles R. Gunzelman

Published on: Tuesday, June 2, 2015
CHARLES GUNZELMAN EAST PHARSALIA – Charles R. Gunzelman, 59, of East Pharsalia, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Born May 18, 1956 in Brooklyn, Charles was the son of Charles C. and Josephine (Hoey) Gunzelman. He graduated from Bethpage High School on Long Island before earning his Associate’s Degree from SUNY Farmingdale. He served New York City as a police officer where he was assigned to rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center after 9/11. He retired in 2002 and wo..

Stephen H. Jackson

Published on: Tuesday, June 2, 2015
STEPHEN H. JACKSON NORWICH – Stephen H. Jackson, 62, of Norwich, passed away Friday morning, May 29, 2015, in the Albany Medical Center. Steve was born on January 7, 1953 in Norwich the son of Hobert and Betty (Cummings) Jackson. He grew up in Norwich where he attended the Norwich Schools. Following his education he entered the United States Navy serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1971. Returning home he gained employment with the Norwich City Schools where he worked as a custodian until his retirement in..

Richard Dean Utter

Published on: Monday, June 1, 2015
RICHARD D. UTTER PITTSFIELD – Richard Dean Utter went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30th with his loving wife by his side at home in Pittsfield, NY. He was born September 16, 1936 in Edmeston, NY to Clarence Utter and Olive (Strain) Utter. He was raised in Edmeston and worked the family farm during his early years. He was married to Firn Jaycox on February 2nd, 1963. He is survived by his five boys: Dave (Cheryl) of Scipio Center, NY; Pete (Mary) of Unadilla, NY; Dale (Cindy) of Mount Upton, NY; Jeff (Jeannette) of ..