Obituaries


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Nancy Maneim

Published on: Friday, September 28, 2018
Nancy E. Manheim, 73, of Amblerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence or to share a memory, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

George K. Kolb

Published on: Friday, September 28, 2018
George J. Kolb, 90, passed away on Monday September 24, 2018 at his home. He was born in Binghamton on August 14, 1928 to the late George F. and Margaret Kolb. He graduated from Johnson City High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree in agriculture from SUNY Alfred. George served his country in the US Army from 1950 – 1952 and always remembered the time he was assigned guard duty for Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. Upon his discharge from the Army, George returned home and was recognized as the first airline passenger ..

George J. Kolb

Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2018
George J. Kolb, 90, passed away on Monday September 24, 2018 at his home. He was born in Binghamton on August 14, 1928 to the late George F. and Margaret Kolb. He graduated from Johnson City High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree in agriculture from SUNY Alfred. George served his country in the US Army from 1950 – 1952 and always remembered the time he was assigned guard duty for Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. Upon his discharge from the Army, George returned home and was recognized as the first airline passen..

John F. Sherman

Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2018
John F. Sherman, 90 of Oxford passed away September 25, 2018 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal. He was born on September 25,1928 in Bainbridge a son of the late Fred and Charlotte (Burton) Sherman. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Sherman; his children, Brett and Kim Sherman, Terry and Tim Kinter, Robin Sherman, Tracy and Eddie Roberson; his grandchildren, Ross and Annie Shaler, Kelsey Shaler and friend Aaron, Tim and Megan Kinter, Mikala Sherman, Bailey Sherman and Heather Hudlar; and his great grandchildren, Timmy Kinter, Emm..

Cheryl D. Bartle

Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Cheryl D. Bartle, of Norwich passed away on September 24, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on September 17, 1946 in Greene a daughter of the late Alton and Elizabeth (Hunter) Abbott. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Bartle and great granddaughter, Gianna Rose Davis. Cheryl is survived by her children: Darlene and Brian Conkling, Roberta and Tracy Bartle, Melody and Ryan Johnson, and Kathryn and Peter Stafford; her siblings, Raymond Abbott, Leonard Abbott, Angus Culipher, Gene Mc..

Charles A. Deiss

Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Charles A. Deiss, 46, of Norwich, passed away on July 10, 2018. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Behe Funeral Home Inc. 21 Main Street, Oxford, NY 13830. Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the J.D. Lewis Cemetery, Preston, NY. Friends and family may share memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com..

Sandra Ariola

Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Sandra “Sandy” Ariola, 79, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Sandy has no survivors. A private graveside service and interment will take place at Foster Cemetery, Norwich, NY. Arrangements have been provided by the Wilson Funeral Home...

Albert F. Martin

Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Albert F. Martin, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 21, 2018. Al was born on January 29, 1949 in Stamford, NY. He was a son of the late D. Robert and Ruth (Cross) Martin. Albert leaves a legacy of showing us what it really means to love a career choice. He is known by many farmers all over New York for being their favorite milk truck driver. Throughout his milk trucking career, he had the cb handle “Cookie Monster” and he worked for companies such as Husted, Riddell Brothers Inc., Van Horn Trucking..

Linda L. Bishop

Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Linda L. (Williams) Bishop, 68, of North Pitcher, NY, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Born in Syracuse, NY, on April 1, 1950, Linda was the daughter of the late William and Florence Chillini Williams. Linda had a passion for cooking and baking and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles Bishop; and her children, Tina (David) Cruikshank of N. Pitcher and Charles “B.J.” (K..

Esther J. Gardner

Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Committal services for Esther J. “Midge” Gardner, 90, of Norwich, who died on February 12, 2018, will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will occur in the Madison Street Cemetery in Hamilton, NY, where the Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiate. For the complete obituary or to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.wilsofh.com...

Barbara A. Finch

Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Barbara A. Finch, 64 of Mt. Upton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born May 15, 1954, daughter of John and Jeanne (Abel) Seneck in Pennsylvania. Barb has worked at ACCO in Sidney for over 36 years. She loved to camp and her cat, Wally. She is survived by Her Mother, Jeanne Seneck, Guilford. Son, Burton (Tara) Finch, Morris Daughter, Sandy Finch, Unadilla Grandchildren – Natasha Finch, Nathaniel O’Hara, Kaitlyn, Brennan, Maxwell and Madelyn Finch Great grandchild, ..

Frances Viola

Published on: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Frances Viola, 91, of East Pharsalia, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side. Born on September 6, 1927, in Lyndhurst, NJ, Frances was the daughter of Gaspare and Maria (Verde) Scarpinato, and one of their five children. She grew up and attended school in Lyndhurst. On June 18, 1950, she married the love of her life, Vincent “Jim” Viola. Frances and Jim would enjoy 67 wonderful years of marriage prior to Jim’s death on March 25, 2018. The tw..

Komelis De Glee

Published on: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Kornelis de Glee, 88, of South New Berlin, passed away on Saturday September 22, 2018 with his family beside him at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY. Kornelis was born on September 26, 1929 in Luchtenfeld, Netherlands and was a son of the late Jentje and Sjoukje (Bakker) de Glee. He was a member of numerous organizations and a very proud veteran. He served our country in the United States ARMY during the Korean War. Kornelis devoted his life to our country and his family. He is most notably known for being the patriarch of the de ..

Frances Viola

Published on: Monday, September 24, 2018
Frances Viola, 91, of East Pharsalia, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com...

Joan Ann Ball

Published on: Friday, September 21, 2018
Joan Ann Ball passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Meridale, NY on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Joan was born in Glenbrook, CT (a suburb of Stamford, CT) and was the daughter of late Mary and Joseph Hammershoy. She attended Stamford High School (Stamford, CT) where she was state junior’s doubles champion with her sister Shirley in the sport of badminton. Joan Attended Bryant College on an academic scholarship and was a member of the Glee Club. While at Bryant, Joan met the love of her life, John Ball. The couple married a..

William W. Gray

Published on: Friday, September 21, 2018
William W. Gray Jr. 35 of VanEttan Ny. Passed away in his sleep on August 31 2018. Billy was born April 1 1983 in Norwich Ny. The son of William Sr. and Grace Gray. Billy lived his formative years in the Plymouth and Otselic areas. He graduated from Otselic Vally High School in 2002. Billy held several jobs at restaurants in Norwich and he volunteered at the SPCA and Roots & Wings. In 2015 he moved to the Ithaca area after the passing of his father. He then got his job as a short order cook atBuffalo Wild Wings in Ithaca since loc..

William W. Gray

Published on: Thursday, September 20, 2018
William W. Gray, Jr, age 35, of Vanetten, New York, passed away in his sleep on August 31, 2018. Billy lived his formative years in the Plymouth and Otselic area. He graduated from South Otselic Valley High School in 2002. Billy was preceded in death by his father, William W Gray, Sr; his sister, Kristy L Gray; maternal grandparents, David and Rose Moon; paternal grandparents, Freddy and Linda Stone; paternal grandfather, Leland Gray. Billy is survived by his mother, Grace A Gray, and her companion, Bob Foster, from Ithaca, NY; his siste..

Andrew A. Head

Published on: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Andrew “Andy” A. Head, 40, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2018. Andy was born on April 21, 1978 in Norwich, NY son of Peggy Sue (Ross) Carhart and Richard Head. Andy was predeceased by his grandparents Donald “Pop” and Grace Ross and his great grandparents Leon and Viola Simson and Allen and Laura Ross. Andy is survived by his daughter Andrea Lynn Head and her mother; his beloved mother and stepfather Peggy Sue and John Carhart, and his father Richard and Tammy Head. Andy is also survived by his sisters Jenn..

Gladys A. Hamilton

Published on: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Gladys A. Hamilton, 101, of Chenango Forks, went to be with her Lord on September 14, 2018 at Susquehanna Nursing Home. Services are under direction of Root Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Wayne Brownell

Published on: Monday, September 17, 2018
Wayne Brownell, 66 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away on September 11, 2018 at his home in Edmeston, NY. Wayne was born on May 11th, 1952 in New Berlin, NY the son of Max JR and Bernice Brownell. He spent most of his childhood in the New Berlin area. Wayne attended New Berlin and South New Berlin schools. He married Joan Larrabee on December 12, 1981 at Bob & Diane Randall’s home in New Berlin NY. They had two children Brooke and Kasey along with two step children. Wayne was a jack of all trades. He worked as a machinist at Sim..

Aaron E. Justice

Published on: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Aaron E. Justice, 45, of Norwich passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Jennine and his son, Gordon, of Binghamton, NY, his sister, Lynn Sharp, of Sugar Hill, GA, his brothers, Jeffrey Rosengrant, of Carmel, NY, Mark Justice, of Wentzville, MO, Michael Tefft, of Oxford, NY, and Troy Justice, of Greensboro, NC, his step sister, Michele Rice, of Oxford, NY, and his step mother, Stephanie Justice, of Randleman, NC, and many other family members and friends including his stand in ..

Lucille Marie Dwyer

Published on: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Lucille Marie Dwyer (Coletti), of Coventryville, NY, spread her wings on Thursday, September 7, 2018. Her father, Vincent Coletti was waiting to greet her in heaven. Survived by Lucille are her loving mother, Antoinette Coletti; husband, Edward Dwyer; daughter and son-in-law, Liza (Dwyer) and Joshua Waer; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jillian Dwyer; her three grandchildren, Maximus, Julianna, and Myla; sister and brother In-law, Terais (Coletti) and Charles McLoughlin and Cathy and Michael Dwyer, and nephews, Daniel and William McLou..

Aaron E. Justice

Published on: Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Aaron E. Justice, 45 of Norwich passed away on Saturday September 8. A memorial service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday September 15 at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 N. Broad St. Norwich with Larry Maxson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service...

John E. Bakoon

Published on: Monday, September 10, 2018
John E. Bakoon, 75 of Bainbridge passed away on September 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1943 in Norwich a son of late Anthony and Barbara (Irving) Bakoon. He is survived by his friend of eighteen years, DeeDee Cable of Bainbridge; his siblings, Bonnie Davis, Barbara Ingraham, William Hunter, and Daphne Burdick. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his son, John Joseph Bakoon, his step father, Leroy (Red) Hunter and his grandmother, Mina Harvey. John graduated from O..

Jamie April Thompson

Published on: Monday, September 10, 2018
Jamie April Thompson 39 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on September 9, 2018 at her home. Jamie was born on April 9, 1979 in Sidney, NY the daughter of William & Rose (Hendrickson) Heath. Her childhood was spent in the Davenport area. She was a graduate of Charlotte Valley Central School. She operated Thompson Tiny Tot’s, a daycare in New Berlin, was employed by the Red Apple also in New Berlin and was a member of the Unadilla Valley Central School Board of Education. On May 26, 2002 she married Dwain Thompson who survives he..

John R. Powell

Published on: Monday, September 10, 2018
John R. Powell, 69, of East Street North, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born November 17, 1948 in New Berlin, NY, a son of Robert “Bob” Powell and Dorothy Borchardt Cunningham and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 serving as a military policeman during the Vietnam Conflict. On October 18, 2000, John married Baby Baylon in the Philippines. John was a Chenango County Deputy Sheriff for 27 years until retiring in 1999. He served a..

Sally A. Supensky

Published on: Thursday, September 6, 2018
Sally A. Supensky, 81, a lifelong resident of the Norwich area and well respected Family Nurse Practitioner passed away Tuesday morning, September 4, 2018 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Sally was born on August 1, 1937 in Norwich the daughter of Paul and Amy (Brookins) Loeffler. She grew up in Norwich and was a 1955 graduate of the Norwich High School. She furthered her education by attending SUNY Morrisville earning her Associates Degree and Binghamton University where she earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Sally’s caree..

Annetta Dunkle

Published on: Thursday, September 6, 2018
Annetta D. Dunkle, 86, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side. Born on September 20, 1931, in Sunbury, PA, Annetta was the daughter of Emil and Hannah Mildred (Gass) Deussen. She attended Hummels Wharf Schools, in Bloomsburg, PA, and graduated in the top three of her high school class. After high school, she attended Albright College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1953. She also attended Columbia University, where she studied physica..

Sally A. Supensky

Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Sally A. Supensky, 81, a lifelong resident of the Norwich area passed away Tuesday morning, September 4, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Arrangements for Sally are pending and will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Gloria E. Washburn

Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Gloria E. Washburn, 68, a lifelong resident of Norwich passed away Sunday afternoon, September 2, 2018, after a brief illness at her home with her family by her side. Gloria is survived by her 4 daughters; Terri Witt of Unadilla, Aleta Washburn of Norwich, Tiffany (George) Jones of Westtown, NY and Suzanne Heath and husband James Dalton III of Norwich. Also surviving are her grandchildren Jeff (Christine) Witt, Johnney Witt, Danielle Witt, Heather (Scott) Chesebro, Katie (Zach) Davis, Eddie Davis III, Kyle Davis, Nina Orlando, Kaysee O..

Robert Erastus Ingraham

Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Robert “Bob” Erastus Ingraham, Jr., 47, of Oxford, passed away on August 29, 2018, surrounded by family. Bob was born January 24, 1971, in Norwich, NY, son of Robert E. Ingraham, Sr., and Barbara Bakoon Ingraham. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Ingraham, Sr., and by his daughter, Megan Ingraham. Bob is survived by his mother, Barbara, and his sons Nathaniel, Aidian and Logan. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters Shane and Melissa Ingraham, Donald and Tammy Ingraham, Wade and Jackie Ingraham, Sandi Stoddard,..

Virginia Marie Anderson

Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Virginia Marie Anderson, 84, passed away Sept. 1, 2018,surrounded by family and friends at the home of her daughter in Binghamton. A lifelong resident of Chenango County, Virginia was born in New Berlin and had been a long time resident of Norwich. For many years Virginia worked as a welder at Simmons Precision. She was a skilled and versatile crafter who enjoyed ceramics, sewing clothing for her family, kitting, cross-stitch and her quilt club. Most importantly she valued family. Family was the center of her life. She was the careg..

Garry R. Standish

Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Garry R. Standish, Sr., 53, of McDonough, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Garry was born in Cortland, NY, on September 21, 1964, the son of the late Robert and Marguerite White Standish. He grew up in Willet and later moved to McDonough where he met his future wife, Gail Enright. He attended Cincinnatus Central School and was a jack-of-all-trades. Garry could do more with one arm than most could do with two and also shoot one mean game of pool. He was always willing to lend anyone a hand no matter if ..

Cheryl G. Mesko

Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
In Loving Memory of Cheryl G. Mesko, 73, of Norwich who was born on December 23, 1944 in Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Cheryl grew up in Smyrna and was the daughter of Kirk and Stella McKee who predeceased her. She was married to Robert E. Mesko who also predeceased her in 2010 as well as her brother James McKee. Together they raised three sons, Wayne Mesko of Utica, Kirk Mesko pf Plymouth and Robert Mesko Jr. of Fonda. She is also survived by 6 grandchil..

Annetta Dunkle

Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Annetta Dunkle, 86, of Norwich passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital with her daughter at her side. A memorial service for Annetta will take place at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Friends are invited to call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. For service information and to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.wilsonfh.com..

Robert E. Ingraham

Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Robert “Bob” E. Ingraham Jr, 47, of Oxford, NY. Passed away on August 29, 2018. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Behe Funeral Home Inc. 21 Main Street, Oxford, NY 13830. Full obituary and funeral service information will be posted at a later date. ..