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Robert Schutte

Published on: Monday, July 31, 2006
EARLVILLE – Robert W. Schutte, 57, of East Main St., passed away Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. Born Sept. 4, 1948 in Detroit, Mich, he was the son of Walter R. and Ingrid V. Erikson Schutte. He was a graduate of Earlville High School, attended Utica College, and graduated from SUNY Morrisville. On Dec. 27, 1969, Robert was married to Sheila A. Weeks in Sherburne. He had owned and operated the Earlville Body Shop for several years, and then worked at OSG Pharmaceuticals at Woods Corners, Norwich as a machinist a..

Anna Mudge

Published on: Thursday, July 27, 2006
MORRISVILLE – Anna E. Mudge, 78, of Morrisville,passed away on Monday, July 24, 2006. She was born a daughter of the late Norm and Bessie Truesdell. Anna was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family. Anna was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra, and sisters, Alberta Haberly and Florence Courtemanche. She is survived by her sons, Larry & Sharon of Scotia, Mike of East Syracuse, David of Canastota, Jeffrey of Peterboro, Steve of Oneida, Mark & Cyndie of Canastota, Joseph of Gouverneur, Brian & Lori of Peterboro; 19 grandchildren,..

Isabella Ebert

Published on: Thursday, July 27, 2006
NORTH NORWICH – Isabella King Ebert, 86, formerly of North Norwich, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 26, 2006. Mrs. Ebert was a patient at Hospice Haven in Chiefland, Fla.  Born in Forestburg on April 5, 1920, she was the daughter of Hector and Dorothy Brucher King. On Oct. 17, 1938, she was married to Albert Thomas Ebert in Port Jervis. Mrs. Ebert was a member of North Norwich Methodist Church, a member of the North Norwich Fire Department’s Auxiliary and also a fire policewoman while residing in New York State. She had als..

Leroy Burlison

Published on: Thursday, July 27, 2006
NORWICH – LeRoy Burlison passed from this life at peace on July 24, 2006 at home on his beloved Tiffany Hill Farm, with Paula and Beth beside him. Roy will forever be with his wife, Paula, children Bill (Lacy), Lisa (Frank), and Wayne (Lisa); stepchildren Jesse and Charlotte, grandchildren Jason, Erica, Zach, Colin, Paden, Ethan, and the shining light of his life, Amber; great-granddaughter Raven who came at the end to help Roy travel on; brother Fred, sisters Carol, Pat, and Pam, and very special Uncle Smoke and cousin Doug. Also surviving a..

Florence Pashley

Published on: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
SHERBURNE – Florence Anna Pashley, 86, of Route 12, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at her home. Florence was born Oct. 6, 1919 in the Town of Glen, Montgomery County, the daughter of Richard and Bertha Snyder Anderson. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Bertha and Cecil Clute, after her mother passed away when she was only 18 months old. She was a graduate of Fultonville High School in 1938. On Sept. 23, 1967, Florence married Elmer Pashley in Cazenovia. He predeceased her in April 1988. Mrs. Pashley had lived in Tribes Hill prior to ..

Helen Wellin

Published on: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
NORWICH – Helen D. (Haggerty) Wellin passed away on April 24, 2006, at her home in Milwaukee, Wisc. Born in Norwich on Nov. 25, 1926, the daughter of S. Robert and Lucy E. Haggerty, Helen was a graduate of Norwich High School and Syracuse University, and received a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. Helen is survived by her daughters, Susan Costello of Las Vegas and Sara Allen of Boston; a son, Christopher Wellin of Oxford, Ohio; a sister, Grace Haggerty of Syracuse; and 12 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at..

Arnold Werlau

Published on: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
NORWICH – Arnold Jon Werlau, 87 of Norwich, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Myrtle (Quick) Welau; his sister, Verna Bice and brother-in-law, Harry and his first wife and mother of his children, Elizabeth Willard. Arnold is survived by one son, Gary Werlau and his wife Susan of Williamsburg, Va.; one daughter, Carol Moore and husband, Bruce, of Fort Worth, Texas and his second wife, Myrtie of Norwich. He is also survived by two sisters, Thelma and husband..

Loretta Frank

Published on: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
OXFORD – Loretta M. Frank, 93 of County Road 27, Oxford passed away on July 23, 2006 at her home.  She was born on June 17, 1913 in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen (Jerome) Mertz. On Sept. 2, 1931 she married Clifford Frank, who passed away on July 25, 1977. She is survived by her children, Robert and Ronnie Frank of Oxford, Clifford and Elaine Frank of Norwich, Carolyn Broderick of Rochester and Thomas and Sharon Frank of Norwich; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred and Alta Mertz of Sidney, Jerome Mertz of Sidne..

Joseph Brillinger Sr.

Published on: Monday, July 24, 2006
OXFORD – Joseph Groff Brillinger, Sr., 93, of New York City passed away Friday morning, July 21, 2006 in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford, where he resided for the past year. Born on April 18, 1913 in York, Pa., Joe was a 1935 graduate of Duke University and served in the United States Army during World War II.  He enjoyed jazz music, crossword puzzles, financial investments, and walking the streets of New York City. Joe is survived by his sons: Joseph, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of South New Berlin, and Jeffrey of New York Cit..

Loretta Frank

Published on: Monday, July 24, 2006
OXFORD – Loretta M. Frank of Oxford passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 23, 2006. Calling hours for Loretta will be on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Behe Funeral Home. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Oxford at noon Wednesday, with Rev. Thomas Ward, pastor, officiating. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. ..

Paul Rivera

Published on: Friday, July 21, 2006
NORWICH – Paul R. Rivera, 63, most recently of Norwich and formerly of New York City, passed away July 18, 2006 at his home. The son of Jose and Demetria (Rivera) Rivera, Paul was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on June 30, 1943. He spent his youth in Puerto Rico and obtained his education there. Upon coming to the United States, Paul lived in New York City and entered the United States Marine Corps, where he became proficient with the rifle and earned the designation “sharp-shooter”. Following his tour of duty and his honorable discharge..

Elma Miles

Published on: Thursday, July 20, 2006
MT. UPTON – Elma Ruth Miles, 71, of Mt. Upton, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 in the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown. Born in Belden on Sept. 11, 1934, Elma was the daughter of Datus and Jennie Viola (Gardner) Hartwell. She spent her early childhood in the Bainbridge/Afton area before moving to Mt. Upton, where she attended the Mt. Upton Central School. In 1951, she married Gordon Miles, and raised six sons. While raising her family, Elma was a dedicated employee of the Norwich Shoe Company for 18 years, then worked for Mead..

Gertrude Davis

Published on: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
CINCINNATUS – Gertrude M. Davis, 91, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2006, at her home. Gertrude came into this world on May 22, 1915 and was named Gertrude Mae Cook. She was the fourth of eight children of Morris (Mot) and Carrie Atkinson Cook of Pitcher. For the first 20 plus years, she was known as “Trudy” to her family and friends. At the age of 14, her mother was suddenly taken from her and she became the mother-figure for her four younger siblings. One sunny day, a tall, black-haired, blue-eyed young man came to trade horses wi..

Irene Franklin

Published on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 SHERBURNE – Irene G. (Clark) Franklin, 82, of Sherburne Meadows Apts., passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at her home. Born Nov. 18, 1923 in Smyrna, she was one of nine children of John and Johanne Jorgenson Swantenson, and received her education in local schools. She married Reginald Clark who predeceased her in 1956. In January 1960, Irene married Albert Franklin in Norwich. He predeceased her in 1993. A lifelong Sherburne area resident, Mrs. Franklin had worked for Norwich Pharmaceuticals until her retirement in 1985. Surviving are two ..

Charles Grant

Published on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
PITTSFIELD – Charles H. Grant, 75, of Pittsfield, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 in Cooperstown. He was born April 3, 1931 in Pittsfield, a son of Charles & Deloris (LaMora) Grant. On Aug. 17, 1951, Charles married Bernice B. Cole. She predeceased him on July 2, 1992. Charles spent his childhood years in Pittsfield, attending the New Berlin Central School. He was a supervisor for Simmons Precision of Norwich for 27 years. Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 - 1954. He enjoyed being “outdoors.” He also lov..

Rosario Mirabito

Published on: Monday, July 17, 2006
SIDNEY – Rosario “Soddy” Mirabito, 83, of Sidney, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City surrounded by his loving family after fighting a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Soddy was born July 10, 1923, son of the late Vincenzo (James) and Rosa (LaGreca) Mirabito in Norwich. He graduated from Norwich Central School where he excelled in athletics especially baseball. He attended Ithaca College and Syracuse University before and after serving his country in the United States Army 28th ..

Cleo Campman

Published on: Monday, July 17, 2006
OXFORD – Cleo E. Campman, 71, of North Washington Avenue, Oxford, passed away on July 15, 2006 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.  She was born on Feb. 15, 1935 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Emily (Miner) Diamond. She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Donald and Andrea Green of Milton, Fla. and Paul and Brooke Ehly of Oxford; her grandchildren, Christopher Zenker, Ashley Parish, Stephen Ehly, Raigen Ehly and Ethan Ehly; her great granddaughter, Kelci Parish and her sisters, Rosalie Skidmore of Covington, ..

Susan Kopec

Published on: Monday, July 17, 2006
NORWICH – Susan V. Kopec, 51, of Pratt Road, Norwich, formerly of New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2006 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.  She was born on June 7, 1955 in Jersey City, N.J. the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Borstlop) Creighton. On July 1, 1999 in Bayonne, N.J., she married Thomas Kopec, who survives. Besides her husband, Thomas of Norwich, she is survived by her children, Katie Kopec of Norwich, Jessica Farrington and Joel Farrington both of New Jersey and Thomas Kopec of Norwich; her granddaughter..

Mary Gifford

Published on: Monday, July 17, 2006
NORWICH – Mary L. Gifford, 85, long-time Norwich resident, passed away early Friday morning, July 14, 2006, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford, where she had resided for the past year. Born in Hallstead, Pa., on March 29, 1921, Mary was the daughter of Harry and Helen (Gratten) Walton. Growing up in the Hallstead and Susquehanna areas, she attended the Hallstead schools. In 1943, Mary moved to Norwich and, during her years here, worked for various employers including Berglas Manufacturing, Piscatello’s Restaurant, the Carriag..

Edna Baldwin

Published on: Friday, July 14, 2006
EDNA BALDWIN OXFORD – Edna C. Baldwin, 84 of Mechanic St., Oxford, passed away unexpectedly July 12, 2006 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.  She was born on Oct. 13, 1921 in Vandling, PA the daughter of the late Frank and May (Majdic) Cerar. On May 26, 1947 in Oxford, she married Dwight Baldwin, who passed away on Oct. 31, 2005. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Mary and Duane Spilde of Walton; her sisters and brother-in-law, Albina and Fran Kolonsky of Tallmadge, Ohio and Tina Root of Oxford; her sisters-in-law, Mad..

Helen Avolio

Published on: Friday, July 14, 2006
NORWICH – Helen F. Avolio, 93, former South New Berlin resident and most recently of Norwich, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2006, in the Gilmour Health Care Facility, where she had made her home for the last five years. Born in New York City on Dec. 9, 1912, Helen was the daughter of George and Ada (Bloodgood) Schaediger. Growing up in West Paterson, N.J., she attended the local schools and, on June 21, 1931, she married James Avolio. Helen was dedicated to her family, and did a lot of volunteer work during her years in New Jersey..

Mary Gifford

Published on: Friday, July 14, 2006
NORWICH – Mary L. Gifford, 85, long time Norwich resident, passed away early this morning, July 14, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford. Funeral arrangements for Mary are pending and will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Charles Ryberg

Published on: Thursday, July 13, 2006
EARLVILLE – Charles Frederick Ryberg, 79, of Manassas Park, Va., formerly of Earlville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 11, 2006 in the Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va. Born in East McDonough on July 7, 1927, Charles was the son of Paul and Irene Ryberg Sr. Charles grew up in East McDonough and graduated from Oxford Academy Central High School Class of 1944. Upon graduation, he completed lineman school for the New York State Electric & Gas Co. where he worked as a power lineman for 13 years. He was also trained and schooled as an ele..

Jeanette Christophersen

Published on: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
PRESTON – Jeanette Christophersen, 40, of Tamarack Road, Preston, life-long Norwich area resident, went to be with her Lord on July 10, 2006, at home, with her family at her side, after battling cancer. Born Sept. 17, 1965, in Norwich, Jeanette was the daughter of Jack and Sylvia (Franklin) LoVette. She grew up in Norwich, attending the Norwich schools. Following her graduation, she was employed by A&P as a cashier and then promoted to bakery manager for 17 years. For the last 6 1/2 years, Jeanette was employed in the food service area at NB..

William Spano

Published on: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
NORWICH – William Spano, 80, of King Settlement Road, Norwich, passed away Monday evening, July 10, 2006 at his home. The son of John and Angelina (Savarese) Spano, William was born in Brooklyn on Sept. 27, 1925. Following his high school graduation, William enlisted in the merchant marine. On April 27, 1963, in Yorkville, he married Dorothy Hostomsky. William lived most of his life in Huntington, L.I., moving to the Norwich area only six years ago to be closer to his family. He spent his working years as a sanitation department employee, r..

Donald Pugh

Published on: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
NORWICH – Donald L. Pugh, 75, Springfield, Missouri, passed away at home on Saturday, July 1, 2006, of cancer. He was born on April 5, 1931, in Norborne, Missouri, to the late Raymond L. Pugh and Irene G. (Schifferdecker) Pugh. Donald graduated from the University of Missouri with three degrees; a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., all in biochemistry. He was employed by Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals in Norwich, as a research chemist for 30 years. Upon retirement in 1994, Donald and his wife of 53 years, Anne, moved to Springfield, Missouri, to be cl..

Elsie Cusma

Published on: Monday, July 10, 2006
NORWICH – Elsie J. (Enggaard) Cusma, 90, formerly of 15 Francis Ave., Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Chenango Memorial Nursing Home in Norwich. Born on June 30, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, Elsie was the daughter of Carl and Joanne (Hansen) Enggaard. Elsie was a graduate of Greene High School. She was an accomplished basketball player throughout high school and was captain of the varsity team. She continued to love the sport throughout her life and was an avid fan of the Syracuse Orangemen. She had been employed fo..

William Lindsey

Published on: Monday, July 10, 2006
NORWICH – William H. Lindsey, 77, of Grace View Manor, formerly of Guilford passed away July 9, 2006 at Valley View Manor, Norwich.  He was born on January 17, 1929 in Johnson City. On May 16, 1980 he married Janice Fuller, who survives. Besides his wife, Janice of Norwich he is survived by his daughters, Willa and Leon Sills of Okeechobee, Fla. and Lisa Ackerson and Al Lester of Norwich; his nephew, David and Cherokee Lindsey and his niece, Susan and Dale Smith.  Four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several great nieces and g..

I. James Woodard

Published on: Monday, July 10, 2006
NORWICH – I. James “Jim” Woodard, 53, of Reservoir Hill Road, Norwich, passed away on July 4, 2006, in University Hospital of Syracuse. Born in Indian Town Gap, Pa., on April 4, 1953, Jim was the son of Ivan and Wanetta (Daniels) Woodard. His family moved to Chenango County and Jim attended school in Norwich, where he participated in high school wrestling and football. He graduated from Norwich High in 1972, then immediately began his 34-year career with Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals and its successor, OSG, where he was currently working..

Ida Lefever

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
IDA LEFEVER GUILFORD – Ida P. LeFever, 92, of Guilford, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006, at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. She was born July 2, 1914, daughter of the late Charles and Jennie (Hymers) Peters in North Kortright. Ida graduated from Delhi Academy and later married George C. LeFever. He predeceased her on March 5, 1988. Together they owned and operated The Pillers in Guilford for 17 years. Ida was a member of the Sidney Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and the Oxford American Legion Auxiliary. Ida is survived by ..

Jeanne Hamilton

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
NORWICH – Jeanne E. Hamilton of Norwich passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 4, 2006.  Born Dec. 22, 1930 in Rochester, Jeanne was the daughter of Sumner (Jack) Hamilton and Beatrice Eymer Hamilton.  Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Norwich, graduating from Norwich High School in 1948.  After attending Albany College, she taught math in the area secondary schools until 1959, when she received an MA in secondary school guidance.  She then worked as a guidance counselor in the Norwich High School until her retirement in 1976.   Jea..

Harold Tracy

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
FT. MEYERS – Harold A. Tracy, 95, of Ft. Meyers, Fla., formerly of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006, peacefully in his home. A memorial service with close family and friends of Harold is pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...

Orville Jones

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
SHERBURNE – Orville B. Jones, 90, of Shawler Brook Rd., passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Healthcare Facility, Norwich. Born July 23, 1915 in the Town of Floyd, he was a son of Morrelle and Mary Fisher Jones. He was a veteran of U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Germany with the Third Armored Division. On Feb. 8, 1947, Orville was married to Elizabeth Morrison in Pennsylvania. She predeceased him on October 5, 1993. Moving to the Sherburne area in 1947, Mr. Jones operated a dairy farm i..

Donald Marvin

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
NORWICH – Donald G. Marvin, 53 years, of Silver Street, passed away Sunday July 2, 2006 at his home. Donald was born on June 1, 1953, the son of Richard and Dorothy Gallinger Marvin. He had been a resident of the Norwich area most of his life. He was a 1972 graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School and after graduation he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at the Seneca Army Depot in the Military Police. After his honorable discharge from the Army he worked as a security guard and construction. Don helped build the Golden Age Apartmen..

Pauline Law

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
NORWICH – Pauline E. Law, 77, life-long area resident, passed away on July 5, 2006, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born in Norwich on Aug. 23, 1928, Pauline was the only daughter of George C. and Pearl (Jones) White Sr. She grew up in North Norwich, and attended the Sherburne schools. On April 22, 1955, in Norwich, she married Milford C. Law, who would predecease her on March 11, 1965, at the age of 34, just short of their 10th wedding anniversary. A quiet but friendly lady, Pauline worked for a time in the kitchen at Chenango Memorial H..

Ivan Woodard

Published on: Friday, July 7, 2006
NORWICH – Ivan James “Jim” Woodard, 53, of Reservoir Hill Road, Norwich, passed away on July 4, 2006, in University Hospital of Syracuse. Funeral services for Jim will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13 from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The Rev. Glenn Mahaffey, rector, will officiate, with interment to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Jim’s family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to Troop 62, c/o Emmanuel Episcopal Church, P.O..

Bettie Bagnall

Published on: Thursday, July 6, 2006
NEW BERLIN – Bettie Pierce Bagnall, 65, of the Town of New Berlin, passed away July 2, 2006 at her home. Bettie was born July 8, 1940 in Sherburne, a daughter of William & Mollie Elizabeth (Cornett) Pierce. She spent her childhood years in the Sherburne area, graduating from Sherburne Central School. She later obtained a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business. She was employed by the Chenango Memorial Hospital in the medical records department. She later worked for St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Center of Minneapolis, Mn. Bettie was ..

Richard Christie

Published on: Thursday, July 6, 2006
NORWICH – Richard “Gator” Christie, 25 years, of Rexford Street, died Saturday morning, July 1, 2006 in Sherburne following a motorcycle accident. Gator was born Aug. 20, 1980 in Norwich, the son of Virginia Salladin and Howard Christie. He was a 1998 graduate of Norwich High School and a 2002 graduate of SUNY Morrisville with an associate’s degree in computer administration. He was employed at the New York State Veterans’ Home as a security guard/computer administrator. Gator loved his family and friends and he belonged to a local ..

Gloria Salak

Published on: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
GUILFORD – Gloria A. Salak, 79, of Guilford, passed away July 2, 2006 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. She was born Nov. 30, 1926, daughter of Leroy “Duke” Batie and Ola Davis Batie. Gloria lived in Norwich until the age of 7. Then her family moved to Marcy and Gloria attended Whitesboro Schools. Graduating in 1945, she then attended Cortland State Teachers College. In 1951, she moved to Oxford. In May 1963, she married Thomas A. Salak. In 1967, she went back to college and received her degree and certification for teaching Eng..

Donald Pugh

Published on: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
NORWICH – Donald L. Pugh, 75, Springfield, Missouri, passed away at home on Saturday, July 1, 2006, of cancer. Born on April 5, 1931, in Norborne, Missouri, to the late Raymond L. Pugh and Irene Gertrude (Schifferdecker) Pugh. Donald graduated from the University of Missouri with three degrees; a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., all in chemistry. He was employed by Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals in Norwich, New York, as a research biochemist for 30 years. Upon retirement in 1994, Donald and his wife of 53 years, Anne, moved to Springfield, Missouri,..

Mildred Fuller

Published on: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
MT. UPTON – Mildred Fuller, 84, formerly of the Mt. Upton area, passed away Monday, June 26, 2006, in Susquehanna, Pa. Born in Prattsville, on Jan. 2, 1922, Mildred was the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Renz) Timm. She attended grade school in Prattsville and high school in Gibson. On June 30, 1938, in Windham, she married Ralph Fuller. Mildred and Ralph spent most of their married years as owners and operators of farms in the Bloomville and Morris areas, and had lived in Mt. Upton for several years after selling their last farm. Mildr..

Ivan Woodard

Published on: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
NORWICH – Ivan James “Jim” Woodard, 53, of Reservoir Hill Road, Norwich, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2006 in the University Hospital in Syracuse. Funeral arrangements for Jim are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Bradford Albright

Published on: Monday, July 3, 2006
NEW BERLIN – Bradford F. Albright, 56, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in New Berlin, he was the son of the late Frank and Bernice Albright. Brad was employed at Blue Cross of Northeastern New York for 25 years and went on to work as a consultant for Keane, Inc. and General Electric. More recently, Brad was employed as a computer systems analyst at First Health Services, Inc. in Albany. Brad’s pastimes included gardening, fishing, cam..

Richard Christie

Published on: Monday, July 3, 2006
NORWICH – Richard “Gator” Christie, 25 years, of Rexford Street, died Saturday morning July 1, 2006 in Sherburne following a motorcycle accident. Gator was born Aug. 20, 1980 in Norwich, the son of Virginia and Howard Christie. He was a 1998 graduate of Norwich High School and a 2002 graduate of SUNY Morrisville with an associate’s degree in computer administration. He began his career at the New York State Veterans’ Home as a security guard and at the time of his death was working in the capacity as a computer administrator. Gator ..

Nora Edwards

Published on: Monday, July 3, 2006
NORWICH – Nora G. Edwards, 83, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, July 1, 2006, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in New Berlin on April 27, 1923, Nora was the daughter of Lewis and Angie Figary Follett. A resident of the Norwich area all of her life, Nora grew up on the family farm in the Chenango Lake area and had attended the South New Berlin school. Nora and Clifford Edwards were married on June 10, 1943. She had previously worked for the Norwich Mills, and her last employment was with the Scintilla..