Alexander H. Stern
Published on: Thursday, July 31, 2014
ALEXANDER H. STERN
OXFORD – Alexander H. Stern, 77, a resident of the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford for the past twelve years, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Alex was born on Nov. 26, 1936 in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to La Paz, Bolivia in 1939 with his parents Bertram and Ilse (Stahl) Stern and sister, Evelyn. The family arrived in United States in 1946 and settled in the Astoria in Queens, New York City.
Alex graduated from Long Island City High School in 1955 where played violin, was member of the sc..
David E. Page
Published on: Thursday, July 31, 2014
DAVID E. PAGE
David E. Page, 65, of Great Bend, PA entered into rest on July 30, 2014. He was the son of the late William and Ruth Page formerly of Greene, NY.
David is survived by the love of his life, Christine Page; step children, Derek and Kristen Wood and Tracy Spellman; granddaughter, Morgan Wood; a brother, Michael Page and David; and his best friend, Eddie.
David spent his career working in the family business, the Page Seed Company, Greene, NY. David was active in AA from his early 20s and was well respected and impacted every o..
Vance Terry Brazee
Published on: Wednesday, July 30, 2014
VANCE TERRY BRAZEE
MT. UPTON – Vance Terry Brazee, 65, of Mt. Upton, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2014, in the Bassett Medical Center of Cooperstown.
Vance was born on March 30, 1949 in Norwich the son of Howard and Margaret (Bush) Brazee. He attended school in South Otselic and had made his home for a period time in the South Otselic and Beaver Meadow areas.
Vance was known as the “traveling man” having lived and traveled in most of the 50 states. He enjoyed playing the guitar and being on the move. He ha..
Mary Houghtaling
Published on: Wednesday, July 30, 2014
MARY HOUGHTALING
OXFORD – Mary Frances Sands Houghtaling, 69 of Oxford passed away on July 29, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1945 in Utica, NY a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (Bernholz) Sands. On February 16, 1963 she married William G. Houghtaling, who passed away on February 9, 1993.
She is survived by her children, Tamara and Steve Watson, Kimberly and George Graw, Rebecca and Robert Hughes, William J. and Jennifer Houghtaling and Rory and Elisabeth Houghtaling; her grandc..
Linda Preston
Published on: Monday, July 28, 2014
LINDA S. PRESTON
SMITHVILLE FLATS – Linda S. Preston of Smithville Flats passed away on July 24, 2014 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford. She was born on July 30, 1944 in Norwich a daughter of the late Derwin and Marion Barrows. On September 7, 1963 she married Douglas Preston, who survives.
Besides her husband, Douglas, she is survived by her children, Martin Preston, Marlene and Roger Barnhart and Mary Lou Elder; her grandchildren, Jared Barnhart, Lindsey Barnhart, Erin Elder and Mollie Elder; her brother and sister in law, Le..
Roselyn K. Tice
Published on: Monday, July 28, 2014
ROSELYN TICE
McDONOUGH – Roselyn K. Tice, of McDonough, NY and Moyock, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at her beloved McDonough farmhouse with her loving husband and children by her side.
Born January 24, 1927, in East McDonough, Roselyn was the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Chudzik) Kopac. She graduated from Oxford Academy and earned a technical degree from DeForest Electronic Institute of Technology in Chicago where she received a license as a radio and television operator.
On March 5, 1946, in Elizabeth City, NC, R..
Victoria L. (“vickie”) Hendrickson
Published on: Monday, July 28, 2014
VICTORIA HENDRICKSON
NORWICH – Victoria L. (“Vickie”) Hendrickson, 56, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born September 2, 1957, in Norwich, Vickie was the daughter of Ray Scott Clark and M. Anna (Johnson-Scott) Kennedy. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and earned a LPN certificate from Morrisville State University. Vickie was employed by various local nursing homes, and more recently was as a caregiver for Sherburne Family Home Care.
Vickie is survived by her m..
Richard B. Mcgowan
Published on: Monday, July 28, 2014
RICHARD B. McGOWAN
OXFORD – After a three year battle with cancer, Richard B. McGowan, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.
He was predeceased by his father, Bernard McGowan, and by brother, Perry McGowan. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy McGowan, Norwich; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Kara McGowan, Egan, Mn., grandsons, Aidan and Riley McGowan; mother, Margaret Doolittle, Oxford: brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Sharon McGowan, Oxford. Richard is also survived..
Carol Lewis Turner
Published on: Friday, July 25, 2014
Loving mother and dedicated wife, Carol passed away peacefully in the company of her children on July 11, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, John B. Turner Jr.
Carol was born June 3, 1933 to Marie D. Lewis and Stuart C. Lewis in Buffalo, NY. She was Salutatorian of her class at Spencerport High School, and attended the University of Rochester on an academic scholarship.
A dedicated volunteer, Carol gave countless hours of service in her beloved adopted home of Norwich, NY. She was an advisor for the YMCA's Hi-Y Clubs, Presid..
Lynn H. Teelon
Published on: Friday, July 25, 2014
Lynn H. Teelon, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. Lynn was born on November 10, 1922, son of Harry J. and Gertrude (Smith) Teelon in Norwich, NY. Following his graduation from Mt. Upton High School, Lynn worked for Bendix-Scintilla until he joined the Army Air Corp in February 1943. Lynn served as a B-17 Waist Gunner and Ball Turret Gunner as well as an airplane and engine mechanic and was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross for Meritorious Service over France and German..
Carol Lewis Turner
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2014
CAROL LEWIS TURNER
Norwich – Loving mother and dedicated wife, Carol passed away peacefully in the company of her children on July 11, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, John B. Turner Jr.
Carol was born June 3, 1933 to Marie D. Lewis and Stuart C. Lewis in Buffalo, NY. She was Salutatorian of her class at Spencerport High School, and attended the University of Rochester on an academic scholarship.
A dedicated volunteer, Carol gave countless hours of service in her beloved adopted home of Norwich, NY. She was an adv..
Judith E. Brennan
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2014
JUDITH E. BRENNAN
Brunswick, ME—Judith E. Brennan, age 78, died unexpectedly Friday July 11, 2014 at a local hospital. A resident of Kilauea, island of Kauai, HI, Judy and her husband Fran had lived in Brunswick Maine for many years and had returned for the summer to spend time with friends and family.
Judy was born February 9, 1936 in Brighton, NY, a daughter of Frederick Milton and Helen Jean Miller Benz. She received her BA from the University of Rochester, NY, where she met her husband William “Fran” Brennan. The couple mar..
Christine Janet Wakeman
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
CHRISTINE JANET WAKEMAN
UNADILLA – Christine Janet Wakeman, age 54, of Unadilla, NY, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home on July 19, 2014.
She was born June 30, 1960 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Christine is predeceased by her parents Joseph Puzanskas and Sophie Puzanskas Lawless.
Christine is survived by her siblings: Lorraine Puzanskas of Unadilla, JoAnn Gallagher and Michael Puzanskas of Clearwater, Florida, and Barbara Puzanskas of Staunton, Virginia. In addition, she is survived by several nieces, nephews, and grandnieces...
Dorothy Gifford
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
DOROTHY GIFFORD
VENICE, FL – Dorothy Young Gifford, age 86, of Venice, Florida passed away on July 15, 2014.
She was born February 9, 1928 at Riverhead, NY, the daughter of Carl Chauncy Young and Alta Hallock Young. Dorothy was a graduate of Riverhead High School and Syracuse University with a B.S. degree in Human Development, class of 1949. After graduation she was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture – Cooperative Extension Services, Cornell University as Home Economics Agent for Chenango County, Norwich, NY.
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Aileen Simpson
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2014
AILEEN J. SIMPSON
ONEONTA – Aileen J. Simpson, 82, a resident of the Chestnut Park Nursing Home of Oneonta and a former resident of Norwich, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Chestnut Park Nursing Home.
Aileen was born in Norwich on Aug. 20, 1931 and made her home in Norwich and McDonough. She also had lived in the Rome area and returned to Norwich in 1978 until moving to Oneonta in 2009. While maiking her home in Norwich, Aileen worked as a production worker for CWS as well as the Chenango County ARC.
Aileen is survived b..
Jacqueline (stillman) Halowack
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2014
NORWELL, MA – Jacqueline (Stillman) Halowack, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Norwell, MA on July 7, 2014.
Jackie was born in Little Rock, AK on November 9, 1957, the daughter of Paul O Stillman and the late Joanne D Stillman. Jackie is survived by her husband William Halowack (Norwell, MA), daughter Katherine Halowack (Westport, CT), son Brian William Halowack (Norwell, MA), father Paul Stillman of Hilton Head, SC; brother Phillip Stillman of Charlotte, NC; sister Deborah Stillman of Westport, CT, and several nieces and n..
Dennis Miller
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2014
DENNIS L. MILLER
KILMARNOCK, VA – Dennis passed away on January 18, 2014 in the Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Richmond Va.
Dennis was born January 18, 1953 to Paul and Louise Miller of Norwich, New York. He graduated from Otselic Valley Central School in 1971 and continued his education at SUNY Delhi and then transferred to Indiana State University.
Dennis spent many years in the restaurant business and catering. He loved cooking and often did so for family gatherings and entertained us with singing and guitar playing. Dennis was a ver..
John Michael Macdougall
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2014
JOHN MACDOUGALL
ONEIDA – John Michael MacDougall, 73, of Foxwood Terrace, Oneida, NY, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.
John was born on January 26, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, the son of John and Margaret Burns MacDougall. A graduate of the Class of 1959 from St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, OH, he went on to study business at John Carroll University in University Heights, OH. John transferred to the Maryknoll Seminary in Glen Ellyn, IL..
Anne Mccormack Erickson
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2014
ANNE MCCORMACK ERICKSON
LONG BEACH, CA – Anne McCormack Erickson, 58, passed away at her home in Long Beach, CA on July 5, 2014 following a two year battle against cancer. Born on July 30, 1955 in Troon, Scotland, Annie emigrated to the central New York area with her family at age 5. She married David W. Erickson on March 10, 1973. In addition to her husband, Annie is survived by her sons David E. Erickson of Los Angeles and Daniel M. Erickson of Las Vegas; her sisters Sandy Skok of Long Beach, Patty (Michael) Pendleton of ..
Patricia Putnam
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2014
PATRICIA PUTNAM
NORWICH – Patricia ("Pat" or "Patty") Putnam, 86, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
Born in North Providence, Rhode Island on April 28, 1928, Patricia was the daughter of Marion Keefe and Anthony K Leeman, Sr. She graduated from North Providence High School and attended Mount St. Mary College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Patricia married Walter Rothemich Aust on September 2, 1950 in North Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Norwich in 1952 following Walter's secon..
Carol Lewis Turner
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2014
CAROL LEWIS TURNER
Norwich – Loving mother and dedicated wife, Carol passed away peacefully in the company of her children on July 11, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, John B. Turner Jr.
Carol was born June 3, 1933 to Marie D. Lewis and Stuart C. Lewis in Buffalo, NY. She was Salutatorian of her class at Spencerport High School, and attended the University of Rochester on an academic scholarship.
A dedicated volunteer, Carol gave countless hours of service in her beloved adopted home of Norwich, NY. She was ..
Scott G. Dennison
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2014
SCOTT G. DENNISON
UTICA – Scott G. Dennison, 71, of Sunset Ave., passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY in New Hartford.
He was born July 3, 1943 in Norwich, a son of Wesley Scott and Jane Giladett Dennison. He was a graduate of Sherburne High School and Syracuse University. Scott was a store manager for the Woolworth Co. in Herkimer until his retirement. He always enjoyed the companionship of his Great Danes. He also enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels.
Scott was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Epip..
Willard Albert Blinebry
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2014
WILLARD BLINEBRY
NORTH NORWICH – Willard Albert Blinebry, 88, of North Norwich passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, July 14, 2014, at his home.
Willard was born on April 24, 1926 in Madison, NY the son of Albert and Evelyn (Chesebro) Blinebry. He worked for 40 years in transportation first as a driver and terminal manager with Cossitt Motor Express and NYS Terminal Manager for Hermann Forwarding.
Willard was an avid hunter and skeet shooter and was a founding member of the Iroquois Rod & Gun Club. He was also a life m..
Alice Rowley Ellinwood
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
ALICE ELLINWOOD
SAFETY HARBOR, FL – Alice Rowley Ellinwood, 89, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2014 in Safety Harbor, FL surrounded by her family.
Alice, the second of Joseph and Alice Rowley’s five children, was born on January 9th, 1925 in Utica, NY. After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in Utica and Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in Providence, RI, she moved to Norwich to begin her career with the Norwich Pharmacal Company. While there, she met Richard Ellinwood, whom she married on October 16, 1948.
Alice was a..
Carol Turner
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2014
CAROL LEWIS TURNER
ROCHESTER – Carol passed away peacefully on July 7, 2014 in Rochester, NY, surrounded by her family. Carol was predeceased by her husband of 59 years John B. Turner Jr.
Carol was born June 3, 1933 to Marie D. Lewis and Stuart C. Lewis in Buffalo, NY. She was Salutatorian of her class at Spencerport High School, ping pong champion, and attended the University of Rochester on an academic scholarship.
A dedicated volunteer, Carol gave many hours of service in her beloved adopted home town of Norwich, NY. Sh..
Robert Edward Place
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2014
ROBERT EDWARD PLACE
OXFORD – Robert Edward Place, 84, Oxford, passed away peacefully in his Oxford home July 10, 2014. He was born March 10, 1930 son of the late Oliver and Nellie Place of Oxford. He was also predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Katherine Elizabeth Conpropst, and by his and siblings.
He is survived by his 12 children, Richard and Martha Place, Oxford, Roberta Ryan, Boonville, Tredwell and Mary Place, Norwich, Patricia McNight, Goshen, Indiana, Michael and Renee Place, Oxford, Oliver Place, Oxford, Linda Plac..
Kathleen A. Franklin
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2014
KATHLEEN A. FRANKLIN
SMYRNA – Kathleen A. Franklin, 66, of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday morning, July 9, 2014, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Kathleen was born in Norwich on May 1, 1948 the daughter of Morris and Mildred (Wright) Jones. She grew up in Smyrna and was a 1966 graduate of the Sherburne High School. For a period of time she had made her home on the King Settlement Road. Over the years she had worked for the Norwich Shoe Company, Shop-Vac and Service Master. In later years Kathleen worked as a home health care ai..
Jennie Hadley
Published on: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
JENNIE HADLEY
GUILFORD – Guilford, New York resident, Genevieve “Jennie” Hadley, 82, died June 28, 2014, at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, South Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at the Guilford Methodist Church, Guilford, New York, on July 26, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Hadley was born January 1, 1932, in Binghamton, New York, to Selden and Inez Chapman.
She was married to Harold Hadley on June 6, 1951 and was married for 39 years. Mr. Hadley passed away in 1990.
Mrs. Hadley was employed with Procto..
Beverly A. Husband
Published on: Tuesday, July 8, 2014
BEVERLY A. HUSBAND
BINGHAMTON – Beverly A. Husband, LPN, went to dance with Elvis after a full life of 76 years, July 6, 2014. Bev was a caring devoted mother who raised her six children with her sense of values and was never afraid to share with you her opinion. She loved to travel, especially to the beach and spent much of her time writing short stories and poems, shopping and working on all types of crafts. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Lena Shierly, grandson, Ethan Lake, brothers; Karl and Anthony Shierly and dear friend..
Annunziata D. (nancy) Newkirk
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
ANNUNZIATA D. (NANCY) NEWKIRK
NORWICH – Annunziata D. (Nancy) Newkirk, 69, a life long Norwich resident and well known area hair stylist, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 1, 2014, in the Community General Hospital of Syracuse.
Nancy was born in Norwich on April 30, 1945 the daughter of David and Annunziata (Magistro) Dain. Due to the untimely death of her mother, she was raised by her “adoptive parents” Mary and Angelo Annesi. She was a 1963 graduate of the Norwich High School and furthered her education by attending beaut..
William Caldwell
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
WILLIAM CALDWELL
NORWICH – William A. (“Bill”) Caldwell, 59, of Norwich, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2014 in Oxford, NY.
Born on April 16, 1955, in Norwich, Bill was the son of John F. and Charlotte M. (Weaver) Caldwell. Bill attended Norwich schools until the ninth grade when his family moved to Florida. He graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton, FL, in June 1973.
Bill returned to Norwich in 1974 and went to work for the Norwich Shoe Company. In January 1982, he decided to follow in his father’s and brother’s footste..
Kathleen M. Morgan
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
KATHLEEN M. MORGAN
EARLVILLE – Kathleen M. Morgan, 68, of Morgan Lane, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born March 24, 1946 in Lancaster, PA, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Logan Maney and was a graduate of Middlesex (NJ) High School. On December 26, 1964, Kathleen married Larry Morgan in Long Valley NJ. She was the Postmistress in Vienna NJ until her retirement.
Kathleen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Earlville.
Surviving are her husband, Larry; her children, Larry Morgan, Jr. ..
Robert Cox
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
ROBERT COX
OXFORD – Robert G. Cox, 65, of Oxford, and more recently of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born July 5, 1949, in Oxford, Robert was the son of Earl and Margaret (Small/Cole) Cox. He graduated from Greene Central School and worked as a laborer for several businesses and farms in the area. A very loving and devoted family man, Robert also quite enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards and watching old movies.
On July 29, 1990, Robert married Pamela (Hicks) Cox, who survives. ..
Gene Allen
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
GENE L. ALLEN
NORWICH – Gene L. Allen, 81, of Norwich passed away Tuesday evening, July 1, 2014 at his home.
Gene was born in Norwich on June 22, 1933 the son of Lewis and Bernice Allen. He attended the Norwich schools and following his education entered the United States Army serving his country from Oct 16, 1950 until his honorable discharge on Jan. 8, 1954. For a brief period of time Gene lived in the Schenectady area where he worked for the Overhead Door Co. of Albany. He returned to Norwich where he continued to make his ho..
Harry Davis
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
HARRY DAVIS
NORWICH – Harry Davis of Norwich, passed away in February of 2014. He had been ill on and off for quite sometime. He was born on July 27, 1961 and attended school at the Bainbridge-Guilford High School graduating in 1979. He attended BOCES for 2 years in Trout Creek in the Diesel Mechanics program. From 1980-1988 Harry worked for U-Haul in Clearwater, FL. He returned to the area and went to work for Wildenstein Construction in Unadilla and Pinewood Palntatioon in construction, lawn care, snow removal and maintenance. ..
David W. Haas
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
DAVID W. HAAS
SHERBURNE – David W. Haas, 74, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at home with his family by his side.
He was born April 29, 1940 in Carthage, NY, a son of Woodrow Wilson (Jiggs) and Mary Esther (Halladay) Haas. He graduated from Randolph High School. On October 16, 1993, he married Edna Mae (Dolly) Cole in Hamilton. He owned Mid York Distributors a farm and barn equipment business for over 30 years.
He was a member of the bowling leagues at Hi-Skor Lanes; and a past member of the Masonic Lodge #129 in Waterville.
Davi..
Aurora F. Raccuia
Published on: Monday, July 7, 2014
AURORA RACCUIA
NORWICH – Aurora F. Raccuia, 84, of Norwich, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 06, 2014 at her home.
Born in Sicily, Italy on February 2, 1930, Aurora was the daughter of Francesco and Anna (Mondello) Caruso. On October 31, 1952, in Sicily, she married Pietro Raccuia and then moved to the United States and settled in Norwich. Pietro died on April 3, 1973. Aurora was an astute business woman, who after her husband’s death, followed through with his real estate and property management busin..
Paul V. Estelow
Published on: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
PAUL V. ESTELOW
OXFORD – Paul V. Estelow, 74, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 12, 1940 in Norwich a son of the late J. Van and Charlotte (Sherwood) Estelow. On March 31, 1962 he married Judy Fleming, who survives.
Besides his wife, Judy, he is survived by his children, Steve and Dena Estelow, Brenda and Ken Seiler, and Kathleen and David Popovich; his sister, Mary Kiernan and his grandchildren, Kisha Estelow, Chelsea Estelow, Stevie Estelow, Katie Seiler, Rachel Seiler and Andrew Popov..