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Rose Brigham

Published on: Friday, August 31, 2012
NEW BERLIN – Rose Eastman Brigham, 77, a resident of the Chase Nursing Home, and formerly of Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Rosie was born on June 27, 1935, in Madison, to Albert and Catharine Finn Eastman. She grew up in Madison and attended Madison High School. Rosie had worked at the Fashion Label Store, located in Norwich. She will best be remembered for being a passionate Yankees fan and her love of pets. Rosie also enjoyed the company of her mealtime pals at Chase Nursing ..

Janice Steere

Published on: Thursday, August 30, 2012
SHERBURNE – Janice M. Steere, 78, of Sherburne, passed away on Aug. 28, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born on Dec. 23, 1933 in Oxford, a daughter of the late Glenn and Roberta (Ryan) Cummings. On June 23, 1953 in Oxford she married John R. Steere, who predeceased her on Nov. 23, 1997. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene L. Vartuli and companion, Keith, Judy A. Lee and husband, Denny and her son Kent M. Steere and companion, Cathy. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Lisa Fuller, Thomas Vartuli, Linda Steere, Je..

Autumn Slater

Published on: Thursday, August 30, 2012
NORWICH – Autumn Mae Slater, infant daughter of Christopher and Alicia Slater, went to lay with the angels, on Aug. 27, 2012 at University Hospital in Syracuse. She was born in Norwich on July 20, 2012. Even though she was with us for a brief period of time, she will be in our hearts forever. Autumn is survived by her parents Christopher and Alicia and her siblings Cadence and Dominic all of Norwich; her paternal grandparents Duke and Karen Slater of Norwich; her paternal great grandmother Kathleen Bates also of Norwich; and her uncle..

Beverly Ray

Published on: Thursday, August 30, 2012
NORWICH – Beverly A. Ray, 75, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 28, 2012, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital. Bev was born in Norwich in May of 1937, the daughter of Charles and Maplet Powderly Kane. She attended the Norwich schools and was a 1956 graduate of the Norwich High School. On May 16, 1958 in Norwich, she married Albert Ray Sr. who survives. Her working career spanned a period of 37 years with the Norwich Shoe Co.which is where she met her husband. Bev was a..

Barbara Fernandez

Published on: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
SHERBURNE – Barbara Gaines Fernandez passed away peacefully in her sleep Aug. 26, 2012 in Portsmouth, RI. Barbara was born April 15, 1924 in Sherburne, to Clarence F. Gaines, founder of the Gaines Dog Food Co., and his wife Amelia Ryan Gaines. She was the oldest of five children. Barbara graduated from Marymount Academy in Tarrytown, and continued her studies graduating from Marymount College in 1945. Barbara married A. Christie Fernandez in 1946 upon his return from serving his country and reaching the rank of lieutenant as a pilot ..

Beverly Ray

Published on: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
NORWICH – Beverly A. Ray, 75, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 28, 2012, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Bev are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Jenica Anghel

Published on: Monday, August 27, 2012
NORWICH – Jenica Anghel, 85, of North Broad Street, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 with family by her side. Private funeral and committal services were held on Saturday in South Plymouth. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...

John Poggioli

Published on: Monday, August 27, 2012
PLYMOUTH – John Poggioli, 88, of County Road 19, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Born in New Rochelle on Independence Day, July 4, 1924, John was the son of Giovanni and Vincenza (Rabasca) Poggioli. After graduating high school, John served in World War II in the Pacific theater with the Marine Corps, 4th Division. He was injured in Saipan in 1943, earned a Purple Heart, and was honorably discharged in 1945. John was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Ve..

Robert Timm

Published on: Friday, August 24, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Robert W. Timm, 59, of South Otselic, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at his home. Bob was born on Feb. 21, 1953 in Norwalk, CT, the son of Frederick and Rosa Aigner Timm. He grew up in Bethel, CT and was a graduate of the Bethel High School. He furthered his education by attending technical school where he earned his electrician’s certificate. In the early 1980s Bob moved to the South Otselic area and purchased what is now called Harvest Hill Farm. His knowledge in the electrical field was well known in th..

Robert Wilson

Published on: Friday, August 24, 2012
OXFORD – Robert D. Wilson Sr., 68, of Grant Street, passed away at home on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, following a battle with lung cancer. He was born Nov. 5, 1943 in Hubbardsville, a son of Eugene and Dorothy Kimball Wilson and received his education in Earlville schools. Bobby was a Vietnam veteran where he served two tours of duty with the U.S. Army. He received the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, 3 Bronze Stars, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Two Purple Hearts. He was an independent truck driver for m..

Ted Post

Published on: Friday, August 24, 2012
NORWICH – Guy Theodore Post, “Ted,” 82, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton. He was born in Gilbertsville, the son of Guy W. Post and Viola (Lamphere) Post. He married Doris A. Birdsall on Dec. 31, 1949 and was remarried to Ann E. Gallagher on April 19, 1986. He received his teaching degree from The University of Michigan, where he was a proud member of their band. He was a former Norwich High School band director in the 1950s. He was the owner and operator of NYLab his contracting business and retired ..

Robert Timm

Published on: Thursday, August 23, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Robert W. Timm, 59, of South Otselic, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at his home. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Beaver Meadow Christian Church. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary for Bob will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Mary Aswad

Published on: Thursday, August 23, 2012
GREENE – Mary E. Aswad, 85, of Greene, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Lori Clemens

Published on: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
NORWICH – Lori Lynn Clemens, 45, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday July 31, 2012 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City. She was born Feb. 11, 1967 in Norwich, the daughter of Richard F. and Marlene A. Wilbur Button and was educated in Norwich schools. On May 8, 1993 she married Dale Alan Clemens Sr. in Plymouth. Lori was employed at Tops Market, Norwich and previously worked at the Dollar Bazaar, Norwich as an assistant manager. Surviving are her husband Dale; a daughter Amy Lee; a son Dale Alan Jr.; grandchildren, Aubrey, R..

Eleanor Johnson

Published on: Monday, August 20, 2012
EARLVILLE – Eleanor C. Johnson, 90, of Fayette St., passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton. She was born Aug. 24, 1921 in Earlville, one of seven daughters of Ernest and Nellie Gray Collins and received her education in Earlville schools. On March 29, 1941, Eleanor married Robert M. Johnson in Oriskany Falls. He predeceased her on Sept. 17, 2001. Eleanor’s life was devoted to her family and she cared for many area children over the years. She was an active member of the First..

Paul Sastri

Published on: Monday, August 20, 2012
NORWICH – Paul E. Sastri, 67, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on Aug. 8, 1945, in Sidney, Paul was the son of Angelo and Frances (Arbuckle) Sastri. For several of his younger years Paul lived in New Berlin, where his parents operated The Corner House. He eventually moved to Norwich, where he graduated from Norwich High School with the class of 1965. Paul is survived by his wife of 45 years, Charleen (Curtis) Sastri. Paul was employed for 40 years by Norwich-Eaton ..

Blanche Johnson

Published on: Monday, August 20, 2012
NEW BERLIN – Blanche M. Johnson, 91, of New Berlin, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 17, 2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. Blanche was born on June 8, 1921 in Unadilla, the daughter of Frank & Grace (Houghton) Morgan. Her childhood was spent in the Unadilla area where she was a 1935 graduate of Unadilla Central School. On Dec. 2, 1938 she married Ray F. Johnson, who predeceased her on May 25, 1973. She was employed by Marjorie Phelps and worked for many years as a respite worker and family car..

Timothy Straight

Published on: Monday, August 20, 2012
PITCHER – Timothy E. Straight Sr., 51, of Pitcher, passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Tim was born in Syracuse on June 3, 1961, a son of Glenn Straight and Sharron Hancock Pedford. A longtime resident of the area, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Pitcher. Prior to that, he worked at Vector Construction for 20 years. Tim loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and always had a great sense of humor. He loved his wife and children dearly, an..

Edith Kramnich

Published on: Monday, August 20, 2012
NORWICH – Mrs. Edith M. Cleveland Walker Kramnich, 97, formerly of Gloversville, passed away Aug. 17, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. She was born in Mayfield on May 25, 1915, daughter of the late Rufus and Katherine Mead Cleveland. Mrs. Kramnich was a 1933 graduate of Gloversville High School and a member of the 65th class reunion committee. While a young teen and into early adulthood, Edith wrote poetry and was published by Crown Thistle Publishing in Lincoln Michigan as “Poems by Edith M. Cleveland,” an accomplis..

Donald Cummings

Published on: Friday, August 17, 2012
DONALD CUMMINGS NORWICH – Donald H. Cummings, 83, of Norwich, well known Norwich area painting contractor, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2013, at his home. Don was born on June 14, 1929 in Trout Creek the son of Charles and Cora Jennings Cummings. He attended school in Trout Creek as well as the Norwich schools. In 1946 Don entered the United States Air Force serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1949. Don was well known in Norwich and the surrounding area as a painting contractor and worked with Mike Mo..

Daniel Ohl

Published on: Friday, August 17, 2012
OXFORD – An interment of ashes with military honors will be held on Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich for Staff Sergeant Daniel John Ohl (WWII Marine) of Oxford, who passed away on Jan. 26, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Adeline, his first wife, Theresa Prusko and his son, Daniel John Ohl, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Knapp Ohl; daughter Yvette Payne (Fred) and daughter Julie Degroat (David) son, Stephen E. (Stella) Ohl; son, Thomas Ohl; daughter, Jean Ohl and Wayne Dennis; daughter, Y..

Gwendolyn Morgan

Published on: Friday, August 17, 2012
NORWICH – Gwendolyn L. Morgan, 69, of Norwich, and former resident of South New Berlin, Gilbertville and Mt. Upton, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, 2012 at her home in Norwich. Gwen was born on Nov. 23, 1942 in Bainbridge, the daughter of Raymond and Leatrice Bennett Stanton. She attended the Bainbridge-Guilford schools and on Nov. 3, 1962 in South New Berlin, she married William I. Morgan, who passed away July 17, 2003. In the mid 1980s she and her husband purchased a dairy farm in Gilbertsville which they operated together for ..

Gwendolyn Morgan

Published on: Thursday, August 16, 2012
SOUTH  NEW BERLIN – Gwendolyn L. Morgan, 69, of Norwich formerly of South New Berlin and Mt. Upton, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, 2012 at her home in Norwich. Funeral services for Gwen will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Kurt Funke, pastor of the Gilbertsville Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary for Gwen will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Su..

Martha Jacobi

Published on: Wednesday, August 15, 2012
NORWICH – Martha Marie Jacobi, 73, of Fort Myers, Fla., died on Aug. 12, 2012 at the Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers. She was born on Oct. 9, 1938 in Boston, a daughter of Albert and Ruth (Barrell) Bernard. A graduate of Skowhegan (ME) High School, Boston University School of Fine Arts, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University. Martha was employed as a music teacher in Amherst, Mass. and Kansas City area schools. She and her family were residents of Norwich between 1970 and 1991. She remained activ..

Phyllis Turner

Published on: Wednesday, August 15, 2012
SHERBURNE – Phyllis C. Turner, 81, of North Main St., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 at her home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1931 in Buffalo, a daughter of Phillip Sr., and Mildred Morton Crippen and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On June 25, 1954, Phyllis married Duane “Red” Turner in Sherburne. He predeceased her on April 17, 2004. A lifetime Sherburne resident, Phyllis had worked at Chenango Valley Pet Foods for over ten years until her retirement in 1998. Her most precious times were spent at family events and she enjoyed..

Donald Cummings

Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
NORWICH – Donald H. Cummings, 83, of Norwich, and well known area painting contractor, passed away Monday afternooon, Aug. 13, 2012 at his home. Funeral arrangements for Don are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Elrena Clemens

Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
WEST EDMESTON – Elrena Pearl Welch Clemens, 81, of West Edmeston, passed away on Aug. 12, 2012 in Hamilton. She was born in New Berlin on Jan. 17, 1931 daughter of Arthur R. and Edna L. (Brown) Welch. She spent her childhood in the Leonardsville area and graduated from the Leonardsville Central School. On Jan. 18, 1949 she married Ernest Elwood Clemens, who survives. Besides serving in many duties as a pastor’s wife, she played the organ in the West Edmeston Church. She also worked as a cook at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home ..

Guy Cooper

Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
GREENE – Guy E. Cooper, 98, of Greene, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com. ..

Dayton Dunn

Published on: Monday, August 13, 2012
NORWICH – Dayton A. Dunn, 59, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Aug. 7, 2012 at her home. Dayton was born on Sept. 27, 1952 in Coral Gables, Fla., the daughter of Oscar and Henrietta Zimmer Lea. She grew up in New Orleans where she attended the local schools. On Sept. 5, 1970 in Norwich, she married Edwin Dunn. Over the years Dayton and her husband have made their homes in Norwich and New Orleans. While living in New Orleans she had worked as a cashier for Greg’s Market. Dayton is survived by her husband Edwin ..

Carl Blackman

Published on: Monday, August 13, 2012
PLYMOUTH – Carl H. Blackman, 87, a life long resident of the Plymouth area, passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. Carl was born on Dec. 15, 1924 in Plymouth, the son of Willie and Ceta Cobb Blackman. He attended school in Heady’s Corners and on March 23, 1943 he entered the United States Army, serving his country until his honorable discharge on Oct. 3, 1945. Returning home, Carl gained employment with the Norwich Shoe Co. for a brief period of time. In 1965, he became employed with Victory Markets, where..

William Ullrich

Published on: Monday, August 13, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – William R. “Oatmeal” Ullrich, 70, of South Otselic, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Oatmeal was born in Queens on Aug. 13, 1941, a son of the late William H. and Adelaide Bowman Ullrich. He owned and operated the Otselic Valley Garage since 1989 and was a 20-year member of the South Otselic Fire Department. He was also a member of the Otselic Valley Grange, served as a trustee for the Valley View Cemetery Association, and was a member of the R..

Frances Davis

Published on: Monday, August 13, 2012
GREENE – Frances H. Davis, of Greene, passed away quietly and peacefully at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. She was born in Smithville on April 5, 1915, daughter of the late William and Edna Wells Hallenbeck. She was also predeceased by her husband, Arthur; brother, William Jr.; and son-in-law, Steve McIntire. Frances is survived by her daughter and son, Mary McIntire and Richard Davis; granddaughter, Dawn and Dave Tull; two great-grandchildren, Frannie and Henry Tull; two nephews, Dr. Bill and Alice Hallenb..

Patricia Evans

Published on: Friday, August 10, 2012
NASHVILLE – Patricia Gould Evans, 53, of Nashville, passed away July 13, 2012 at Southern Hills Medical Center. Mrs. Evans was born in Norwich. She was owner of PJG Notary Signing Service. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Wesley Gould. She is survived by her husband, Carl Evans; step children, Michelle (Jerod) Patton; Joseph Evans; Steven Evans all of Nashville; step grandchildren, Patrick Evans; Jason Evans; mother-in-law, Joyce Smith of Nashville; mother, Patricia Wiktorek of Spotsylvania, VA; siblings, David (..

Stanley Baranski

Published on: Friday, August 10, 2012
OXFORD – Stanley Baranski, 65, formerly of Syracuse, died Aug. 7, 2012 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford. He is survived by his brother and sister in law, Lawrence and Ann Baranski of Oklahoma City, OK and his sister Claire Simeone of Conklin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam War and a member of the American Legion and VFW in Syracuse. He loved to spend time metal detecting. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the NYS Veterans Home Cemetery. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, on..

Rita Hubbard

Published on: Friday, August 10, 2012
MEMPHIS – Rita Maria L. Hubbard, 86, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Aug. 3, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence E. Hubbard on Jan. 11, 1967. She is survived by her daughters, Leslie A. Rheinheimer and Heidi A. Martin of Memphis, and sons, Harry E. Hubbard of Maryland and Leroy C. Hubbard of South Carolina; sisters, Dina Lara Marra, Eunice Lara and Nelva Lara and her brothers, Angel Lara, Raul Lara and Homero Lara. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Eric Hubbard, Stan Hubbard, Richard Hubbard, Cristal Martin, Car..

Carl Jennings

Published on: Friday, August 10, 2012
NORWICH – Carl R. Jennings, 80, of Norwich, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2012, at his home. Carl was born on Dec. 21, 1931 in Holmesville, the son of Smith and Frances Terk Jennings. He grew up in the area where he attended school in New Berlin and Norwich. Following his education Carl gained employment with Victory Markets until he entered the Unites States Army, where he served his country from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953. Returning home he regained his employment with Victory Markets where he worked for 42 year..

Robert Higgie

Published on: Friday, August 10, 2012
Robert J. Higgie, 82, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Norwich on Sept. 18, 1929, the son of Albert and Dorothy Robb Higgie, Jr. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1947 graduate of the Norwich High School. Soon after his graduation he entered the United States Air Force where he served his country until his honorable discharge. Throughout his adult life, Bob was well known in the area as a self-employed electrician. In March of 1987 in Norwich, Bob ..

Marie Henninge

Published on: Friday, August 10, 2012
Marie A. Henninge, 52, of Smithville Flats passed away at home on Aug. 9, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born on December 9, 1959 in Binghamton, NY, a daughter of the late Fred and Claire (Doxie) Henninge, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, June’ay Oliver; her brothers and sisters, Fred P. and Donna Henninge, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Barbara Coleman of Smithville Flats; Margaret S. Stanton of Binghamton; Garrie and Karen Henninge of Kokomo, Indiana; and Joe and Jackie Henninge of Greene. She is also survived by seve..

Mary Jean Nesbitt

Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2012
PITTSFIELD – Mary Jean Nesbitt, 90, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2012 at Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born the daughter of Myron and Anna (Poppleton) Beach in Leonardsville. She married Marion York on Sept. 17, 1940 and he passed away April 17, 1964. Mary Jean later married Robert Nesbitt in New Berlin on Nov. 5, 1983. She retired from Simmonds Precision in 1987 where she worked as an assembler. She was an avid bowler and was a part of the Tuesday Night Women’s League. She was well known for her homemade rolls that ..

Judy Whorrall

Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Judy L. Whorrall, 49, of South Otselic, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at her home, while surrounded by her family. Judy was born in Cortland on June 22, 1963, a daughter of Donald and Jane Merchant Snyder. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a 1981 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School. For nine years, she owned and operated the Burgh Ice Cream Shop in South Otselic. In addition to her mother, Jane Parker, of Pitcher, she is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jerry Whorrall; her children, Ama..

Walter Nichols

Published on: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
NEW HARTFORD – Walter J. Nichols, 89, of New Hartford, died Aug. 3, 2012 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford. He was born July 18, 1923 in Utica, a son of Harry and Henrietta Nichols. He attended Utica schools, and joined the U.S. Army following high school. He served in the South Pacific during World War II as an anti-aircraft gunner. Soon after receiving an honorable discharge, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserves, from which he eventually retired at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Walt was united in marriage with Ca..

Lisa Bonner

Published on: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
NORWICH – Lisa Foulds Bonner, 45, of Norwich, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, in the Bassett Health Care Hospital of Cooperstown. Lisa was born on May 22, 1967 in Norwich, the daughter of Darrell and Elizabeth Long Foulds. She has spent her entire life in Norwich and attended the Norwich schools. Over the years Lisa had worked for the Norwich Shoe Co., Victory Markets and as a nurses aide at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Lisa’s life was her children and she enjoyed watching them play in their many sporting events. She was also an avid ..

Carl Jennings

Published on: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
NORWICH – Carl R. Jennings, 80, of Norwich, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements for Carl are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Judy Riggall

Published on: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
NORWICH – Judy Thendara Diver-Riggall, 69, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City. Judy was born April 1, 1943 in Oneonta, the daughter of Bernard and Lotttie Georgia Hartwell. She attended school in Mt. Upton and has called Norwich her home for many years. Over the years Judy has worked for the Driftwood Diner, Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich Shoe Co., the Norwich Knitting Mill, the Norwich Pennysaver and was a advocate for domestic violence victims. She has travele..

Louise Wilcox

Published on: Monday, August 6, 2012
NORWICH – Louise A. Wilcox, 83, a long time resident of Norwich, passed away Friday evening, Aug.3, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich. Louise was born on Oct .7, 1928 in St. Regis Falls, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Brisbois Boucher. She grew up in St. Regis Falls where she attended the local schools. On May 1, 1954 in St. Regis Falls, she married Grant Wilcox and in 1955 they moved to Norwich where they have made their home since that time. While living in Norwich she had been employed as a cashier for the A&P store for..

Luana Weyrauch

Published on: Monday, August 6, 2012
OXFORD – Luana Weyrauch, 75, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday morning, July 31, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich. Luana was born in Norwich on Aug. 22, 1936, the daughter of Marian L. and Prudence L. Byam Crawford. She attended the Norwich schools and has spent her entire life in the Oxford and Norwich areas. On April 28, 1972 in New Berlin, she married John Weyrauch, who passed away Dec. 31, 2007. Over the years she has been employed by C&U Telephone Co., Oxford Great American, the Raymond Corp. and Electron Coil. Lu..

Juna Richards

Published on: Monday, August 6, 2012
ONEONTA – Juna A. Richards, 90, of Oneonta, and formerly of Rockdale, passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. She was born June 6, 1922, daughter of the late David B. and Hazel (Holdredge) Adams in Morris. Juna graduated from Morris Central School with Class of 1941 and attended the Utica School of Commerce. She married William Richards on Nov. 9, 1946 in Morris. He predeceased her on Oct. 31, 1999. Juna was a legal secretary for the Brown Law Office in Norwich when she retired in 1981. She is survived b..

Constance Mcdowell

Published on: Monday, August 6, 2012
CONSTANCE McDOWELL SIDNEY – Constance C. McDowell, 78, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Aug. 3, 2012 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. She was born on Sept. 11, 1933 in Queens. Before retiring and relocating to upstate New York, Connie worked as a secretary for Nyack School District in Nyack. Connie loved her family, as well as all animals. Connie is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Michaels and her companion, John Varricchio of New Windsor; a grandson, Kyle Michaels of Newburgh; a granddaughter, Kara M..

Lori Clemens

Published on: Monday, August 6, 2012
NORWICH – Lori Lynn Clemens, 45, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Sherburne. To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...

Edith Willcox

Published on: Friday, August 3, 2012
SHERBURNE – Edith L. Willcox, 91, of Sherburne, formerly of “Out a Way” farm, Whaupaunaucau Road, Norwich passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012. She was born Nov. 14, 1920 in Norwich the daughter of George Edward and Melvina Medbury Townsend, and received her education in local schools. Edith married Edmond K. Wilcox on Oct. 1, 1938 in Norwich. He predeceased her on Sept. 16, 1980. Edith lived a full and independent life and was a proud member of the Rolling Antiquers Old Car Club, the North Norwich Garden Club, and the Chenango Count..

Lisa Bonner

Published on: Thursday, August 2, 2012
NORWICH – Lisa Foulds Bonner, 45, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown. Funeral arrangements for Lisa are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Nicholas Reed

Published on: Wednesday, August 1, 2012
NORWICH – Nicholas Reed, 69, of Corona del Mar, Calif. passed from this life on Thursday, July 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Gena Reed of Corona del Mar, Calif.; his son, Dana Reed of Costa Mesa, Calif.; his mother, Rose Reed and sister, Angela Reed of Norwich; and brothers Michael Reed of Minneapolis, MN and Randall Reed of Ithaca. Nick was Owner & Founder of Veloce Gruppe in Costa Mesa, Calif., and past CEO & co-founding partner of Paragon Biomedical, Inc. Nick was a visionary and compassionate leader of Paragon..

Verda Spencer

Published on: Wednesday, August 1, 2012
OXFORD – Verda Redenback Spencer, 94, of Oxford, passed away July 29, 2012 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. She was born on Feb. 2, 1918 in the Town of Sanford, a daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah (Dimon) Joscelyn. Verda is survived by her children; Jean (Leon) Barrows of Oxford, Leon Redenback of McGraw, and Dennis (Barbara) Redenback of Oxford; and her sister, Letha Phillips. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great great grandchildren also survive. ..

Judy Riggall

Published on: Wednesday, August 1, 2012
NORWICH – Judy Diver Riggall, 69, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, July 29, 2012, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City. Funeral services for Judy will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 10, from 6-7 p.m. A complete obituary for Judy will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...