John Joseph Lyons Iii
Published on: Monday, July 31, 2017
JOHN J. LYONS III
John Joseph Lyons III, 50, of Hurricane, WV, went to be with the lord, on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at home surrounded by family. John was born on November, 6, 1966, in New Haven, CT, to the late John J. Lyons and Marion A. Onley Lyons.
John was a man of integrity, who believed in the power of humor and the loyalty and strength found in family. He will be missed.
John served his country in the Navy, was a Master Mason in the Phoebus Masonic Temple, Lodge #82, was a Boy Scout Troop leader of Troop 61, New Berlin, NY and had ..
Milton D. Benedict
Published on: Monday, July 31, 2017
MILTON D. BENEDICT
Milton D. Benedict, 76, of Sherburne passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2017, at the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown following a brief illness with his family by his side.
Milt was born on May 2, 1941 in Columbus the son of Harold and Ellouise (Barber) Benedict. He lived in Sherburne for most of his life and spent a period of time in Clinton as a young boy. He left school early to help on the family farm. Over the years Milt has worked for Sherburne Rendering, Claude Early Construction, The Town of Sherburne Highway De..
Leila Ferguson Marquit
Published on: Friday, July 28, 2017
LEILA MARQUIT
Leila Ferguson Marquit, 73 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on July 23, 2017 in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown surrounded by her loving family.
Leila was born on June 19, 1944 in Cooperstown, NY the daughter of Burt & Faye (Gavette) Ferguson. Her childhood was spent in Davenport Center where her family owned and operated Ferguson Grocery Store. She attended Charlotte Valley Central School until her senior year when her family moved to Phoenix, AZ where she attended, and later graduated from Central High School.
On Octobe..
Wilson Carson
Published on: Friday, July 28, 2017
WILSON CARSON
Wilson Carson, 93, of South Otselic, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Norwich Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 23, 1923, to the late Arthur and Edith Carson.
Throughout his life, Wilson was known as a hardworking and friendly man who was proud of his family and was very generous with his time and his talents. Wilson was a dairy farmer for his entire life, spending over 50 years farming in South Otselic. In his spare time, he played basketball and also enjoyed a game of Pitch. He was a fan of the Buffalo Bil..
Keith Edward Ingraham
Published on: Thursday, July 27, 2017
KEITH EDWARD INGRAHAM
Keith Edward Ingraham, 74, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, July 23, 2017, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Keith was born on May 9, 1943 in Norwich the son of Edward and Irene (Tyler) Ingraham. He was educated in the Norwich schools and obtained his GED in 1963. Soon after his education Keith entered the United States Army serving his country during the Vietnam War from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1966. Returning home he gained employment with the Raymond Corp. for a brief period o..
Lauraence “larry” F. Furner
Published on: Thursday, July 27, 2017
LAURAENCE F. FURNER
EARLVILLE – Lauraence “Larry” F. Furner, 55, of Clyde St., passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
He was born October 19, 1961 in Norwich, a son of the late Charles F. and Laura Tarbell Furner and received his education in Sherburne-Earlville schools. Larry worked at Cossitt Concrete Products as a payload operator for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His beloved dog, Jed, was his friend, companion and the light of his life.
Surviving are his sister, Marcia Park..
Doris B. Manley
Published on: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
DORIS B. MANLEY
Doris B. Manley, 84, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 after a brief illness at Chenango Memorial Hospital and with family by her side.
Born on November 28, 1932, in Gilbertsville, NY, Doris was the daughter John G. and Alice M. (Day) Birdsall, and was one of ten children. After graduating Gilbertsville High School in 1950, Doris completed college coursework at Morrisville Community College. For many years thereafter, Doris worked at Procter & Gamble in the data control department. She retired in 19..
Thelma O. Gray
Published on: Monday, July 24, 2017
THELMA O. GRAY
Thelma O. Gray 99 yrs. old of New Berlin, formerly of Pittsfield, NY passed away on July 21, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.
Thelma was born on March 3, 1918 in Pittsfield, NY the daughter of Elwyn Jay & Edna May (Holden) Chapin. She grew up and spent her whole life in the Town of Pittsfield where she attended district schools. Later, she attended New Berlin High School and worked as a clerk at Dykes Drug Store of New Berlin.
On March 21, 1936, Thelma married Leon Gray in Norwich, NY. He predeceased her on March ..
Charles L. Collins
Published on: Friday, July 21, 2017
CHARLES L. COLLINS
It’s with heavy hearts the Collins family would like it to be known of the loss of their beloved father, Charles L. Collins. He was a superman to his children and a super hero to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All through his life, he wore many hats to provide for his soul-mate, Patricia and all of their children. He always had time to pick on his family and friends. He was quite the jokester, always having a smile on his face as big as his heart. He was predeceased by his father, Levi Collins; his mother, ..
Emelia T. Petley
Published on: Friday, July 21, 2017
EMELIA PETLEY
Emelia T. Petley, 96, formerly of Newton Avenue, in Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 with family by her side.
Born March 2, 1921, in Norwich, Emelia was the daughter of Vincenzo and Angelina (Taranto) Taranto. She graduated from Norwich High School then attended the Mildred Elley Business School in Albany. After completing her studies, Emelia worked at the Norwich Pharmaceutical Company as an insurance administrator within the personnel department.
Emelia was a communicant of the Church of St. Bartho..
Betty Clark Mercurio
Published on: Friday, July 21, 2017
BETTY CLARK MERCURIO
Betty Clark Mercurio passed away on July 20, 2017, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, after a courageous six year battle with colon cancer.Betty was born on May 19, 1938 in Lebanon, NY, the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Barker) Clark. She held positions at the former C&U Telephone Company, Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals/P&G, retiring in 1994. In her retirement, Betty continued to work, first at Raymond Corp., and later as a substitute teacher and para-educator in Norwich Elementary Schools. Betty is survived by her husband o..
Charles M. Decker
Published on: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
CHARLES M. DECKER
MT UPTON —Charles M. Decker, 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.
He was born on September 8, 1949 in Bainbridge, NY, the son of the late Byron and Leslie Decker.
Charles retired from Dept. 48 at Amphenol Corp. in Sidney. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Macumber) Decker of Mt. Upton; children: Kimberly (James) Naylor of NC, Christopher (Jessica) Decker of Sidney a..
John H. Griffith
Published on: Tuesday, July 18, 2017
JOHN H. GRIFFITH
John H. Griffith 83, of McDonough passed away on July 13, 2017. John was born in Morris Town, NJ son of John and Marie (Boysl) Griffith who predecease him. He married the love of his life Joan (Mulcahy) Griffith on July 9, 1984, and was happily married for 33 years.
John is survived by his wife Joan, his son Rich Griffith and his brother Robert and Jackie Griffith. John is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted ..
James “pete” Mcgowan
Published on: Tuesday, July 18, 2017
JAMES ‘PETE’ McGOWAN
James “Pete” McGowan, 88 passed away on July 13, 2017. He was predeceased by his wife, Laura McGowan, his brothers Cecil McGowan, Leo McGowan, and Harold McGowan and his sister Annie Robbins.
James is survived by his son James McGowan, his daughter Debra Kuhn, his sister Elsie Dutcher, 5 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.
James was a life member of the Christy Rock Post VFW 2782 and the Lt. Warren Eaton Post 189. He was also a member of the Norwich American Legion Fort Hill Post # 189, The Sidney Elks Club..
George Nathan Dodge Sr.
Published on: Monday, July 17, 2017
GEORGE NATHAN DODGE SR
George Nathan Dodge Sr., 80 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, formerly of Smyrna, passed away on July 10, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.
George was born on April 4, 1937 in Davenport Center, NY, the son of Jim & Phoebe (Hotaling) Dodge. He grew up in the New Berlin, NY area where he attended New Berlin Central School He served in the US Navy, active duty, from 1955-1957 and then in the Naval Reserves until his discharge in 1961. George was later employed by Web & Sons for over 40 years as a mechanic.
On Augus..
Beulah M. Ross
Published on: Friday, July 14, 2017
BEULAH M. ROSS
SHERBURNE – Beulah M. Ross, 98, of Sherburne, peacefully passed away surrounded by family Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
Beulah was born January 27, 1919, daughter of the late Oswald and Grace (Reynolds) Streich. She was a graduate of Sherburne High School, Class of 1937. She married Charles “Charlie” Ross in Sherburne on May 3, 1944. He predeceased her on June 28, 1996.
Beulah and Charlie met in 1941 while both were working at the Norwich Knitting Mill. During Charlie’s Army Air Co..
Kathleen S. Bates
Published on: Friday, July 14, 2017
KATHLEEN S. BATES
Kathleen S. Bates, 69, of Norwich was taken by her angels on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital following a long and heroic battle with cancer which she fought so courageously.
Kathleen was born on September 12, 1947 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of George and Maida (Sisson) Ross. She moved to Norwich at an early age with her family and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. She was a 35 year employee of the Chenango Memorial Hospital having worked in various departments. A person with a mind of her o..
Howard H. Gohl
Published on: Thursday, July 13, 2017
HOWARD GOHL
A memorial service for Howard H. Gohl, who passed away on June 7, 2017, will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Norwich at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017. There will be no calling hours. A committal service for Howard was held on July 8 at Little Falls Cemetery in Little Falls, NY. Contributions in Howard’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the family a message of cond..
Arlene Westover
Published on: Thursday, July 13, 2017
ARLENE ANN ADAMS WESTOVER
Arlene lived a wonderful life. She was never sick a day in her long life until a stroke followed by pneumonia took her life.
She was surrounded by her loved ones and passed peacefully . In her early years she was a seamstress and then worked at the
Credit Bureau in Norwich, New York. In her later years she was a caregiver in Cocoa, Florida. Her final years were in Kingsort, Tennessee.
Arlene was born in Oxford, New York on January 26th, 1929. Her parents were Harry and Mary Ann Adams.
She was happily married ..
Marjorie A. Atwell
Published on: Wednesday, July 12, 2017
MARJORIE A. ATWELL
Marjorie A. Atwell, 77, of Rome, NY passed away Saturday morning, July 8, 2017 at the ARC Home of Rome where she has made her home since 1958.
Marjorie was born on July 3, 1940 in Norwich the daughter of Paul and Anna (Buckout) Atwell. She has made her home in the Rome area all of her adult life where she enjoyed going out to eat, shopping trips and music.
Marjorie is survived by her siblings; Joan (Ken) Price of Crystal River, FL, Paul (Shirley) Atwell of So. New Berlin, John (Sandy) Atwell of Cowpens, SC and Tom (Cheryl)..
Wilma Felton-gray
Published on: Monday, July 10, 2017
WILMA FELTON-GRAY
Wilma Felton-Gray (nee Lewis) passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. She was born in South Otselic, January 11, 1947 the daughter of Wilson Emery and Hazel (Coler) Bates Lewis. She resided in several locations of Chenango and Cortland Counties. Her first marriage was to Kenneth Yocum (deceased). They had two daughters. She married second, Jeffrey Felton who died in 1998. In 2000 she married Thomas A. Gray and became step-mother to his daughter Alison.
Wilma worked many years ..
Joseph Strader
Published on: Monday, July 10, 2017
JOSEPH STRADER
Joseph Strader, age 76, passed away at the Veteran’s Home in Oxford, NY on July 5, 2017. Joseph was born on January 26, 1941 in East Stroudsburg, PA to parents Joseph Strader Sr. and Rose Strader (nee Simon). He lived in Northern NJ for the majority of his life. Joseph married Frances Helen Brower on February 3, 1964 in NJ. Together they had one daughter, Elizabeth, and were married for 32 years before Frances passed away on October 26, 1996. Joseph and Frances had one grandchild, Paul Joseph Slack, who they adored. Jose..
Mark A. Tansey
Published on: Monday, July 10, 2017
MARK A. TANSEY
Mark A. Tansey, 57 of Oxford, NY passed away on July 5, 2017. Mark was born on November 16, 1959 in Norwich, NY. Son of Paul and Louise (Zimmermann) Tansey. Mark was predeceased by his father Paul.
Mark is survived by his mother Louise Tansey, his brothers Paul Tobin and Kelly Tansey of Victor, NY, Timothy and Norma Tansey of Mililani, Hawaii, and R. Scott Tansey of Oxford, NY. Mark is also survived by his nieces and nephews Gavin and Brinna Tansey and Sam, Adam, and Alexis Tansey.
Memorial contributions in Marks name can be ..
Paula S. Taylor
Published on: Monday, July 10, 2017
PAULA TAYLOR
Paula S. Taylor, 61, of Birdsall Street, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle against a long illness. Born April 10, 1956, in Dallas, TX, Paula was the daughter of Bill Taylor and Harriet Buckman. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Northeast Classic Car Museum and the Chenango County Historical Society. Paula was a lover of arts and crafts, and was skilled at sewing, crocheting, making earrings, macramé, and especially quilting. Paula took pride in having created over 500 qui..
Darleen G. Squires
Published on: Monday, July 3, 2017
DARLEEN G. SQUIRES
Darleen G. Squires, 74, of New Berlin, N.Y. formerly of Burlington Flats, went home to be with her Lord unexpectedly on Friday June 30, 2017 at her home in New Berlin.
Darleen was born on January 30, 1943 in Edmeston, NY the daughter of the late Randall O. and Wilma A. Rose Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband William J Squires, and her grandson Brandon.
She was a graduate of Edmeston Central School, and spent many years with NYCM Insurance in Edmeston. Darleen was passionate when it cam..