Obituaries


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Michael A. Weaver

Published on: Friday, June 29, 2018
On Monday, June 25th, 2018, Michael (Mike) Arthur Weaver passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 60. Born May 24th, 1958 in Norwich to the late Gerald (Jerry) and Ruth (Rice) Weaver, where he would grow up and settle down with his family. Norwich would always have a special place in his heart. He attended Holy Family School until 9th grade and graduated from Norwich High School in 1976, where Mike met many of his best, lifelong friends and was given the nickname “Bender.” He moved on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from..

Charles Vigus Jr.

Published on: Friday, June 29, 2018
Charles Vigus, Jr. 93 of Oxford, New York, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather flew with the angels into the arms of the Lord on June 24, 2018 after a long illness. Charles was born in Oxford on December 19, 1924 to Charles Vigus Sr. and Marion Hayes Vigus. On November 24, 1943 he married Winifred M. Williams, who survives, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Oxford, NY. He is also survived by his children, Cynthia Jones of Ogden, UT, Ivy Davis and companion (Carl Cummings), Dianna (Dwight) M..

David E. Mcnitt

Published on: Friday, June 29, 2018
David E. McNitt, 92, of Sherburne, passed away with family by his side at Chenango Memorial Hospital on June 22nd, 2018, born on August 19, 1925, son to the late Ralph and Ernestine (Lawton) McNitt. David grew up on a dairy farm in Sherburne Four Corners and at the age of 16 he bought his first truck to pick up area milk cans from local farmers and delivered them to the local milk station in Sherburne Four Corners. David met his first wife, Hulda Bliss during this time and they married in 1949. They bought a farm on the German Hollow Ro..

Roger E. Jeffrey

Published on: Friday, June 29, 2018
Roger E. Jeffrey, 82, of Oxford, NY, passed away peacefully on June 27,2018 with his loving wife by his side. Roger was born in Smyrna, NY son of the late Homer and Nettie (Collins) Jeffrey. He is predeceased by his parents and by his son Roger E. Jeffrey Jr., his daughter Debbie J Demming, his son-in-law Ken Demming, and his brothers Walter Jeffrey, Lee Jeffrey Sr., and Danny Jeffrey. Roger is survived by his loving wife Lorraine R. Jeffrey, his sons Mark A. Jeffrey (Diane), and Timothy P. Jeffrey (Peggy). He is also survived by his dau..

Walter Charles Boname

Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Walter Charles Boname was born on June 15, 1933 to Dr. and Mrs. Mat G. Boname of Oxford, NY. After graduating from Oxford Academy & Central High School , Walter enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served, as a participant in The Universal Training Program, during the Korean War. Just after completing basic training at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA, he met Charlotte Tolley at a military dance. They married on May 21, 1955, and raised their family in Oxford, NY. Walter was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Local 112 since 196..

Hazel M. Enright

Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Hazel M. Enright, 85, of McDonough, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2018, at her home, while surrounded by her family. Hazel was born in Spencer, NY, on July 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Bossard Tyler and was a 1951 graduate of Candor Central School. On April 17, 1954, she married the love of her life, Ralph Enright. She had previously been employed by Tioga State Bank and served as the Town Clerk for the Town of Candor for several years. In 1974, Ralph and Hazel moved their family farm to McDonou..

Michael A. Weaver

Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Michael A. Weaver, 60, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, June 25,2018, at his home. Funeral arrangements for Mike are pending and will be announced when available. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

David Mcnitt

Published on: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
David McNitt, 92, of Sherburne, passed away with family by his side at Chenango Memorial Hospital on June 22nd, 2018. David was born on August 19th, 1925 to the late Ralph and Ernestine (Law) McNitt. David grew up on a dairy farm in Sherburne at the four corners. At the age of 16, he bought milk trucks and delivered milk to creameries around the area. David met his wife Huldah Bliss during this time. David and Huldah bought and ran dairy farm on German Hollow Road. During the time owning the farm, David gave his sons cows and they e..

Rosemary Brown

Published on: Monday, June 25, 2018
Rosemary Veronica Abbott Brown, known by her many friends as “Rosie,” passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Heath Care Facility with her loving family by her side. She was 88 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rosie will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, at St. Paul’s Church. Burial will immediately follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. A complete obituary ..

Lee Eric Shaffer

Published on: Friday, June 22, 2018
Lee Eric Shaffer, 59, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, June 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Lee was born in Norwich on July 18, 1958, along with his twin brother Roy, to LeRoy and Mary Jane Shaffer. He was a hard worker all of his life and as a young boy he helped out in the family maple syrup business. Lee was a 1977 graduate of the Norwich High School and later joined the military where he served in the United States Army for four years. Following his discharge Lee then moved t..

Shirley E. Law

Published on: Friday, June 22, 2018
Shirley E. Law, 82, of South New Berlin passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 19, 2018, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica. Shirley was born in Earlville on August 29, 1935 the daughter of Lester and Laura (Welch) Thayer. She grew up in Earlville and was a 1954 graduate of the Earlville High School. In her early working career Shirley worked for the Norwich Pharmacy, At-A-Glance, Mirabito’s and as a switchboard operator in South New Berlin. In 1956 she married Robert S. Law and soon thereafter they purchased the farm which they ..

David M. Aley

Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2018
David M. Aley, 78, of Sherburne, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City from a very long and strong bout with cancer. He fought valiantly against this disease for 11 years and was successful until just recently. He is now at rest after his long battle. David was born October 2, 1939 in Oneida, NY a son of Edward and Lura Howlett Aley and received his education in Earlville schools and completed a course in automatic transmissions at Lincoln Technical Institute in Washington DC. In his youn..

Shirley E. Law

Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2018
Shirley E. Law, 82, of South New Berlin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 11-3 pm. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin. A complete obituary for Shirley will appear in the Friday edition of the Evening Sun. ..

Craig Allen Gray

Published on: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Craig “Cage” Allen Gray, 35, of Oxford, NY passed away unexpectedly due to an ATV accident on June 16, 2018. Craig was born on November 1, 1982. Craig is survived by his parents Mark Gray and Cathy Brice, and by his daughters Dixie Rose Gray and Anabella Grace Ryan. He is also survived by his brother and sisters Michael Gray, Amanda Gray, and Angela Hammons. Craig is also survived by his girlfriend Heather Oneal, his grandmother Marian Brice and his aunts and uncles, Paulette Hohmann, Cynthia Cluff, Carol and Paul Lawrence, Rog..

Roy J. Phillips

Published on: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Roy J. Phillips, 75, of Sherburne passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home. He was born August 23, 1942 in Dover, NJ, a son of Joseph W. and Lillian Benjamin Phillips. He was a graduate with honors of Franklin High School in New Jersey and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1961-65. Roy had worked for the Sherburne and Norwich Senior Housing until retiring. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked Harley Davidson motorcycles. Surviving are his daughter, Sunni Phillips of Sherburne; brothers and ..

David M. Aley

Published on: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
David M. Aley, 78, of Classic St., passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Binghamton. A celebration of his life will be held at 3pm Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-3pm. A full obituary will be published in Thursday’s paper. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...

Raymond L. Cook

Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Raymond L. Cook, 63, of Shawler Brook Rd., passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Earlville, surrounded by family and dear friends. He was born March 13, 1955 in Oneida, NY, a son of Harold and Carrie Reese Cook. He was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School and received his AS in Plastics Technology from SUNY, Morrisville. Ray was a custodian at the Sherburne-Earlville School District until retiring due to illness. Ray loved tinkering with cars and was a NACSAR fan who enjoyed going to the races. Surviving are his daughte..

John P. Kelly Jr.

Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
John P. Kelly Jr. passed away on June 15, 2018 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, New York. He was 92 years old. Born in Norwich, New York on July 24, 1925, John was the son of the late John P. Kelly and Lucinda VanDeusen. He attended St. Paul’s School and Norwich High School. John was a stellar athlete who excelled at all sports. He played basketball, baseball and football in high school and was the team captain of the 1943 championship Norwich High football team. He joined the U.S Navy in June 1944 and was st..

Robert L. Slater

Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Robert L. Slater, 86, formerly of County Rt. 29, Norwich went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Valdese, NC with family by his side. Robert attended school in Norwich before joining the United States Air Force in April of 1952 where he served his country until his honorable discharge on 1956. He was employed by GLA and its successor’s from 1959 until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed many years camping at Oneida Lake and wintering in Florida. His hobbies were fishing, camping, cards, woodworki..

Barbara More Williams

Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Barbara More Williams, 87, went to be with our Lord on June 15. She was born on Dec. 15, 1930 to Irving and Hazel More of Afton. She is predeceased by her parents, 8 siblings, her husband Harry, son Daniel, and grandson James Boyd. She leaves behind 6 children; Dorothy (James) Boyd of Angier, NC, Harry Jr (Christine) of Temple, TX, Katherine (Michael) Wilcox of Greene, Susanna Colquitt of Oxford, Peter (Mary) of Norwich, Michael (Carol) of Oxford and daughter in law Paula of Oxford. Also 34 grandchildren and 31 1/2 great-grandchi..

Raymond L. Cook

Published on: Monday, June 18, 2018
Raymond L. Cook, 63, of Shawler Brook Rd., passed away Saturday, Jun 16, 2018. Services will be held at 2pm Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville. Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1-2pm prior to the service. A full obituary will be in Tuesday’s paper. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com Edson and Mary Kitchen passed away unexp..

Carl F. Askenback

Published on: Monday, June 18, 2018
Carl F. Askenback, 74 of Brooksville, Florida passed away June 13. 2018. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. Carl was a professional florist and a classic automobile enthusiast as well as a Corvette restoration expert. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Askenback of Brooksville, Fl; 6 children, Kristine Lanagin of Spring Hill, Fl; Nickole Danforth of CT; John Askenback of CT; Aaron Askenback of CT; Andrea DiDonato of KY; Adam Askenback of NY; 14 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ingrid Askenbac..

Alyssa Lee Mckissick

Published on: Monday, June 18, 2018
Alyssa Lee Mckissick, 29, of Zebulon, NC, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born April 3, 1989 at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas. Alyssa and her family would eventually make their home in New York where she would graduate from Sherburne-Earlville High School in 2007. Our beautiful angel, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend is survived by her 4 year old son, Brayden Allen, or as she referred to him, the light of her life. Alyssa would tell anyone that the day he was born was the greatest day of her ..

Robert Murdoch Jones

Published on: Monday, June 18, 2018
Robert (Bob) Murdoch Jones, age 81, died in his sleep at home in Pembroke Pines, FL on December 8, 2017. Bob was born in Staten Island, NY in 1936, eldest child of Robert J and Vera (Ford) Jones, and moved to Norwich in 1951. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1954, and frequently attended his high school reunions. Bob graduated from Lafayette College in 1958, and began his career with the C & U (Chenango & Unadilla) Telephone Company in Norwich. He was a telephone engineer for over 30 years, retiring from Bell South Miami..

John P. Kelly Jr.

Published on: Monday, June 18, 2018
John P. Kelly, Jr., 92, of Norwich passed away Friday afternoon, June 15, 2018, at the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford. Arrangements for John are pending and will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun. Arrangements ae with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Edson And Mary Kitchen

Published on: Friday, June 15, 2018
Edson and Mary Kitchen of Bainbridge passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the paper. Friends are invited to call from 3:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20th at the funeral chapel. Share condolences with the family online at http://www.landersfh.com www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Si..

Kenneth W. Beach

Published on: Friday, June 15, 2018
Kenneth W. Beach, 87, formerly of Oxford, NY, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, NC. Kenneth was born in Cortland County, NY to Clyde and Ruth Underwood Beach. Kenneth was a dairy farmer on Route 220, Oxford until he retired to North Carolina at the age of 55. There he became actively involved with the Burke County Ruritan Club, COMMA, Grace Hospital, and Meals on Wheels, as well as his church. Kenneth is predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Wanda Filer Beach, and his sisters, Barbara..

Dorothy Lura Fritschler

Published on: Thursday, June 14, 2018
Dorothy Lura (Freligh) Fritschler, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Norwich, NY on Friday June 8, 2018, at the young age of 95. Dorothy was born June 2, 1923 at her ancestral farm on River Road along the Mohawk River between Latham and Niskayuna, NY, the daughter of Fred Abram Freligh and Stella Elizabeth (Briggs) Freligh. Fred was an entrepreneurial farmer and Stella was a schoolteacher in a one-room schoolhouse. Dorothy had two siblings, her older brother Fred Jr., and identical twin sister Doris who she remained best frien..

Amy Elizabeth Gallagher

Published on: Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Amy E. Gallagher, 36, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at the Francis House in Syracuse with her family by her side. She was born in Buffalo, NY to Richard and Sally Heim. Amy obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work and worked for Elmcrest Children’s Center. She was also a Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay. Amy was an active member of St. Augustine’s Church and Women’s Group, she also played the flute and was part of the Music Ministry. Amy was an avid board gamer, but most of all she loved being with her children and family...

Hoyt Fred Adsit Jr.

Published on: Monday, June 11, 2018
Fred passed away suddenly on May 11, 2018. Fred was 61. He was a graduate of Sherburne - Earlville class of “75”. While in school, he was on the football and wrestling teams. He played sousaphone in the band. Fred was a member of the Sherburne Sharpshooters 4-H club. He showed calves at the Chenango County Fair in Norwich. Fred loved the outdoors. Fred would help his dad and his uncle Rodger make maple syrup. He loved fishing with his family at Goose Bay and at Seventh Lake. Fred trapped muskrats to sell the fur. As a you..

Frank E. Wright

Published on: Monday, June 11, 2018
Frank E. Wright, 99 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on June 7, 2018 in Norwich, NY. Frank was born on January 10, 1919 in Henderson, NY the son of Gad & Cora (Green) Wright. His childhood was spent in the Pittsfield and New Berlin areas. He was a 1937 graduate of New Berlin Central School and served in the US Army from 1942-1945 during WWII as a MP and personnel driver. On July 23, 1945 he married Mildred Cristman. She predeceased him on September 5, 1998. Frank was employed by Kraft Foods, the New Berlin Dry Cleaners, the ..

Kenneth E. Scott

Published on: Monday, June 11, 2018
Kenneth E. (Scotty) Scott passed away June 7th, 2018, two months short of his 92nd birthday. Ken was born August 9, 1926, to Wilber & Ella Scott, the eldest of four children and the oldest son. Friends and family were often treated to “stories” of growing up with 3 sisters and their adventures. Ken enlisted in the navy during World War 2 and was a participant in the Normandy Beach invasion on June 6th 1944 from the LCT 137 on Omaha Beach. Ken married Betty Jean Brookins on June 21, 1945, and celebrated 70 years of marriage prio..

Wesley D. Van Horn

Published on: Friday, June 8, 2018
Wesley passed away on May 29th, 2018. Wesley was born on 10/21/1940 in Suffern New York. Wesley attended school in Tallman NY and graduated from Suffern High School. Wesley married Karen L. Johnson of Nanuet NY on 1/31/62. Wesley had only one child, Terri L. (Van Horn) Slater, who was born on 9/1/67. Wes worked at XEROX Corporation for over 30 years travelling from New York State to Texas with the company. Upon leaving Xerox, he and his family relocated to Norwich, NY. He had fond memories of Chenango County after hunting here many yea..

Georgia Henzler

Published on: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Georgia Henzler, 69 of Norwich passed away on June 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1948 in Norwich the daughter of Rowland and Mary (Smith) Harvey. On February 24, 1968 she married Linton (Jack) Henzler, who survives. Besides her husband, Jack she is survived by her children, Heather Chiavelli and husband Rich of Whitney Point, Scott Henzler of Norwich, and Heidi Henzler and life partner Chris Jaycox of Norwich; her grandchildren, Linden Henzler, Ashley Harris, Derek and Courtney Harris, Aiden Marvin..

Jeffrey L. Kennedy

Published on: Thursday, June 7, 2018
Jeffrey L. “Jeff” “Bub” Kennedy, 65, formally of Otselic, NY and most recently of Lake Wales, FL, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 following an illness. Jeff was born December 13, 1952 in Norwich, NY and spent his childhood growing up on the family farm in Otselic. He graduated from Otselic Valley Central School in 1971 and immediately began work for Remlap Construction Co. until his retirement. Always a hard worker, Jeff was a skilled mason, one of the best. A selfless and humble man, Jeff enjoyed the simple things in..

Richard E. Sprague

Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Richard Ernest “Dick” Sprague, 86, of South Main St., passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Norwich. He was born March 2, 1932 in Bloomville, NY, a son of Ernest and Dorothy Burdick Sprague. He received his early education in Bloomville, Westville and Batavia State School and was a graduate of Binghamton High School. On July 15, 1961, Richard married Sue E. Vogelgsang in Oxford, NY. Dick worked for the Blind Work Assoc. for more than 25 years, and for Universal Instruments in Binghamton for over 18..

Sandra E. Harrington

Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Sandra E. Harrington, 71 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 4, 2018 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin. Sandra was born on November 14, 1946 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Raymond & Mary (Duley) Moore. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin where she attended New Berlin Central School. She was employed as a physical therapy aid at Chase Nursing home and as a waitress for many years at local restaurants. She was also a member of the Berean Baptist Church of New Berlin, NY. On December 21, 1963 she married Ronald Har..

John Andrew Backo Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
John Andrew Backo Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Cyprus, Texas on Monday, May 21, 2018. John married the love of his life Jennifer Harris Backo on July 7, 1966. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, and his two daughters Heather and Amy Backo. Also surviving is his sister Rosalie Cook and predeceased by his sisters Marianna VanBuren, Sandra Shovey Monroe, brothers Joseph and Michael and niece Kimberly Lynn Carhart Lillie. John was born on January 9, 1943, the son of the late John Backo Sr., and Beverly Johnson Backo Brooker. ..

Dorothy P. Bosshammer

Published on: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
On Saturday, June 2, 2018, I lost one of my very best friends! It is especially difficult because she was my mom first. Anyone who knew Dorothy Bosshammer knew she was a very loving woman. Known to most as Momma B, she brought many smiles to her ever-expanding circle of loved ones. Dorothy was one of four siblings, and was predeceased by her sister Catherine, and brother, Larry. Her sister Jeannie Schneebeli currently resides in Easton, MD. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she later moved east to Long Island. After graduating from high school, she ..

Georgia Henzler

Published on: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Georgia Henzler, of Norwich, passed away on June 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford...

Robert Louis Cassella

Published on: Monday, June 4, 2018
Robert Louis Cassella, 91, of McDonough, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was born on December 27, 1926 in Parsipanny-Troy Hill, NJ and resided in NJ until retiring and moving to McDonough in 1989. Robert joined the Navy during World War II, while he was still a high school student. While in the Navy, he trained as a medic at the naval base in Oakland, California. He attended to the wounded service men, traveling with them by train to the hospitals nearest their homes. Robert received his high schoo..

Carol L. Nichols

Published on: Monday, June 4, 2018
Carol L. Nichols, 70, a lifelong resident of the Norwich area passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Carol was born on September 18, 1947 in Norwich the daughter of Charles and Ida Mae (Handy) Reihl, Sr. She grew up in Norwich and attended the Norwich schools. Over the years Carol has worked for the Norwich Shoe Co., GLA and Price Chopper. She will best be remembered working at the Brown Ave. bowling alley and the Plaza Lanes. It was at these establishments where she took care of countless customers..

Warren Bradt

Published on: Monday, June 4, 2018
Warren “Sliv” Bradt, 76, of McDonough, NY. Passed away on May 30,2018. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Behe Funeral Home Inc. 21 Main Street, Oxford, NY 13830. Graveside services for Sliv will be held on June 9, 2018 at the Union Cemetery, McDonough, NY at 4:00PM. Friends and family may share their memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com..

Robert H. Lloyd

Published on: Monday, June 4, 2018
Robert H. “Bob” Lloyd, 96, of Lebanon Rd., passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. He was born December 1, 1921 in Plymouth, NY, a son of Stewart and Anna Borreson Lloyd and received his education in local schools. On August 25, 1945, Robert married Catherine Tredway in Smyrna. She predeceased him on December 31, 2014. Initially, Robert was a herdsman, then a logging and lumber truck driver. He later became a salesman for Agway, Inc. for 20 years, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed hunting and ..

O'dell Ray

Published on: Friday, June 1, 2018
O’Dell Ray, 88, of Cooperstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday May 28, 2018 at Cooperstown Center. O’Dell was born in Jonesboro TN on June 16, 1929 the son of the late Jacob and Flossie Story Ray. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved wife of 37 years, Dolores, his son Bradley Nichols, three sisters, and four brothers. He is survived by his daughter Christine (Jack) Stanton of Edmeston, son Scott (Patricia) Ray of Texas, son Roger (Linda) Nichols of Waterville, grandchildren Jennifer Neff, Diane Marceau, ..

Jessie E. Sayles

Published on: Friday, June 1, 2018
A graveside service for Jessie E. Sayles, 100, who passed away March 18, 2018, will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 11:00 am from the East Pharsalia Cemetery. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...