Obituaries


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Jayne Thompson

Published on: Friday, October 29, 2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Jayne L. Thompson, 88, South Point Road, and formerly of Cold Brook, died peacefully on Oct. 26, 2010 at home surrounded by her family, following complications from a stroke. Mrs. Thompson was born on May 28, 1922 in Norwich, a daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (McCulley) Norwood. She received her education in Norwich schools and was united in marriage with Leslie H. Thompson on August 12, 1955 in Norwich. The couple moved to Cold Brook in 1966 where they raised their family. Following the passing of Les on Jan. 1, 2..

Raymond Hull

Published on: Friday, October 29, 2010
SHERBURNE – Raymond W. Hull, 88, of Route 12, passed away at his home on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, with his family by his side. He was born May 31, 1922 in Sherburne, a son of Walter and Cora Aylesworth Hull and was a graduate of Sherburne High School in 1940. A life long Sherburne resident, Ray was a dairy farmer until 1970, and then was a custodian at Sherburne-Earlville Central School until his retirement in 1994. On Nov. 17, 1946, Raymond was married to Vivian Satterlee in Smyrna. Mr. Hull was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. His f..

Mary Becker

Published on: Thursday, October 28, 2010
NORWICH – Mary L. Becker, 66, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown with her family at her bedside. Born Feb. 21, 1944, in Catskill, Mary was the daughter of Ralph and Inez (Bailey) Williams. She graduated from Hunter-Tannersville High School with the Class of 1962. On Sept. 22, 1963, in Lexington, she married Larry R. Becker, who survives. Mary worked for Victory Markets for over 25 years retiring in 1989 due to her health. Mary was an active member of the Broad Street..

Ethel Fors

Published on: Thursday, October 28, 2010
GREENE – Ethel J. Fors, 78, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010.  She was predecased by her husband, David F. Fors, Sr. and her parents Earl and Bessie Peterson. Ethel is survived by son and daughter-in-law David F. Fors Jr. and Val of Greene; daughter and son-in-law Lorrie and Johnny Letchworth, of Greenville, N.C.; seven grandchildren: April, Amy, Erin, David, Tyler, Lee and Jualina; seven great-greadchildren; and many family and friends.  Funeral and committal services will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Root Funeral Home, 23 North ..

Kip Yerton

Published on: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
NORWICH – Kip L. Yerton, 54, of West Main St., passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. “I lived my life and enjoyed it, with no regrets.” He was born March 9, 1956 in Norwich, a son of the late Homer and Mildred Brown Yerton and was raised in Sherburne where he graduated from Sherburne-Earlville High School in 1974. He continued his education by attending college in Oswego and Farmingdale. Kip was a carpenter by trade and he loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He was a Civil War historian who was inspir..

Mary Becker

Published on: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
NORWICH – Mary L. Becker, 66, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Funeral services for Mary will be held on Monday, Nov. 1 at the Broad Street United Methodist Church.  The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home.  A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...

Ellen Miller

Published on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
GUILFORD – Ellen C. Miller, 89, of Fairport, and formerly of Guilford, passed away Oct. 23, 2010, at Park Ridge Living Center, in Greece, NY. She was the wife of Milton C. Miller, who passed away in 1977. She was born on October 15, 1921, in Summit, N.J., the daughter of Leslie and Frances Carpenter. She was a graduate of Hood College and was self-employed for most of her career as a commercial artist. In retirement she worked as a volunteer at the Pittsford Library. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Robert and Susan Hogeman of G..

William Thomas Jr.

Published on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
NORWICH – William R. Thomas, Jr., 75, of Norwich and formerly of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Born March 9, 1935 in Trenton, N.J., William was the son of W. Russell and M. Carmelita (Walsh) Thomas. He graduated from Catholic Boys High School and then received his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. He was a life-long Georgetown Hoyas and Philadelphia Phillies fan. After serving with the United States Army, William worked for five years at the First Trenton National Bank be..

Thomas Favaloro

Published on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
NORWICH – Thomas R. Favaloro, 85, of Edgewater, Fla., formerly of Sherburne, passed away Oct. 19, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on Dec. 30, 1924, in Norwich, to Frank and Mary Machio Favaloro. He grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School. Tom joined the Marine Corps immediately after graduation and served in the 2nd Marine Division during World War II, where he fought in a number of battles that included Tarawa and Saipan. During the war, Tom’s older brother, Frank, who was ..

Myra Markham

Published on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
BEAVER MEADOW – Myra Oresta Norris Markham, 66, of Beaver Meadow, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 24, 2010 at her home with her family by her side. Myra was born in Oxford in November of 1943 the daughter of Roy Herbert and Marion Grover Norris. She grew up in the Oxford area where she attended the local schools and has made her home in the Oxford and Norwich area most of her life. A hard worker all of her life Myra has worked for the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Wal-Mart and the most recent was the New York State Veterans Home in their hous..

Yvonne Rink

Published on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
PRESTON – Yvonne C. “Bonnie” Rink, of Old Forge, died Monday morning, Oct. 25, 2010 in the inpatient unit of VNA Hospice at the Community Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Rink, who passed away on Jan. 5, 1998. Born in Preston, she was the daughter of the late Robert Tracy and Marjorie Bauder McCarthy, and the stepdaughter of Vernon McCarthy. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Old Forge VFW Post 4954, and the former Old Forge American Legion. She was also an avid golfer. She is survived by four sons, Brian..

Gianna Davis

Published on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
NORWICH – Gianna Rose Davis of Whitesboro passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Aug. 10, 2010 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, the daughter of Andrew Davis and Danielle Jackson. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Carl and Danyelle Jackson of Oxford, Roberta and Tracy Bartle of St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada, and Shirley Sitterly of New Hartford; her great grandparents, Lewis Jackson of Oxford and Cheryl Bartle of Norwich; her brother, Nathan Davis, and h..

Marie Rifanburg

Published on: Monday, October 25, 2010
SIDNEY – Marie Elizabeth (Barnes) Rifanburg, 65, of Sidney, entered into eternal life on Oct. 22, 2010, surrounded by her family, as well as her constant companions, Lilly and Ranger. Marie was born in Sidney on Nov. 17, 1944, to the late Levi and Gladys M. (Thompson) Barnes. She leaves behind her husband of 30 years, Leslie (Les) W. Rifanburg; and three daughters, Lisa Dann and husband Peter Pasquaretta of Colchester, Conn.; Michelle (Dann) and husband David Stewart of Danville, Indiana; and Melinda (Dann) and husband David Livingston of ..

Myra Markham

Published on: Monday, October 25, 2010
BEAVER MEADOW – Myra Oresta Norris Markham, 66, of Beaver Meadow, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 24, 2010 at her home with her family at her side. Funeral services for Myra will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery of Oxford. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Please consider memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815. A complete obituary for Myra will be published in..

John Benenati

Published on: Friday, October 22, 2010
NORWICH – John Joseph Benenati, 82, of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. A Korean War and Vietnam War U.S. Air Force Veteran, John was a 30 year retiree who enlisted in 1948 in Norwich as a Private First Class and retired in 1978 as a Chief Master Sergeant working with the Pentagon and the Department of Defense as an Intelligence Officer. After his military career, he worked for the State of Virginia with the Department of Taxation and completed his working career as a real estate agent. He then retired with his wife in Littlet..

Ronald E. Miller Jr.

Published on: Friday, October 22, 2010
BINGHAMTON – Ronald E. Miller Jr., 26, of Binghamton passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Sidney the son of Darlene (Phillips) Miller and Ronald Miller. He was never married. He was employed as a carpenter with Dawn Construction of Binghamton. Ron was a very accomplished cabinet maker. Ron was an avid golfer and loved his family and his special buddy, Bella, his dog. He was very artistic and had a deep passion for his friends who he helped overcome substance abuse as a volunteer at a reh..

Dorothy Vanwagner Winter

Published on: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
 SHERBURNE – Dorothy VanWagner Winter, 95 years, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 in Albuquerque, N.M. Born on Aug. 27, 1915 in West Winfield, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Elva Smith VanWagner. She attended grade school at Sherburne County School District #9 and graduated from Sherburne High School in 1932. She then went on to attend and graduate from Excelsior School of Business in Utica. At St. Paul’s Church in Norwich on April 22, 1935, she became the bride of Joseph Winter. They lived in the Norwich are..

Kip Angle

Published on: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
SHERBURNE – Kip Angle, 62, of Quincy, Fla, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 at his residence. Kip was born July 10, 1948 in Norwich, the son of Millard Angle and Lilah Sanders Angle. He was a farmer and a truck driver for many years. Kip served in the U.S. Marines and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brooke Angle; his brothers, Ronald and Lewis Angle; and his sister, Darlene Angle. Survivors include his wife, Analisa H. Angle of Quincy, Fla.; his sons, Kip L. Angle and his wife Ni..

George Williams

Published on: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
SHERBURNE – George D. Williams, 69, of Sherburne and formerly of Oxford, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2010, at the Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. George was born in October of 1941 in Oxford the son of Lee Augustus and Edna Elizabeth Miles Williams. He grew up in Oxford where he attended the local schools. A veteran of the United States Army, George served his country from February 1967 until his honorable discharge in February 1973. George has made his home in Sherburne for many years and was employed by the Sheff..

Allan  Dean

Published on: Monday, October 18, 2010
NORWICH – Allan A. Dean, 79, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. Allan was born on Nov. 30, 1930 in Buffalo, New York. On Aug. 13, 1955 in Arcade, New York, he married Phyllis Hoffman, who survives. Allan served as a General Instructor in the United States Air Force from 1952 through 1956 and in the Air Force Reserves from 1956 through 1960. He is a veteran of the Korean War. He remained active in the Veteran's Association and served as President of the Sampson Air Force Base Veteran's Association. Allan graduated f..

Jane Gabler

Published on: Monday, October 18, 2010
NORWICH – Jane Margaret Tiquin Gabler, 95, of North Plainfield, N.J., passed away Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 at the Greenbrook Manor Nursing Home in Greenbrook. She was born in Sherburne, and had lived most of her life in North Plainfield. Her husband, Henry Edward, to whom she had been married to for 66 years, died in 2005 and her eldest grandchild, Anne Marie Henn in 1982. Jane attended St. Paul’s Elementary School in Norwich, graduataed in 1931 from the Norwich High School, then graduated from the College of New Rochelle in 1935 and earned ..

Arlene Winsor

Published on: Monday, October 18, 2010
NORWICH – Arlene Stanley Winsor of Norwich passed away on Oct. 14, 2010 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1936 in Sidney a daughter of Charles and Nina (French) Stanley. On March 17, 1954 she married Richard Weir Winsor, who passed away on Feb. 12, 1999. She is survived by her children, Richard Bruce Winsor and wife, Jo Ann of Guilford, Douglas Patrick Winsor of Norwich, and Christopher Mark Winsor of Oxford; her grandchildren, Rae Winsor Mamorella and husband Chris of Syracuse, Kacie Winsor of Raleigh, N.C., Aaron Winsor of Oxford, ..

Gordon “dave” Beckwith

Published on: Friday, October 15, 2010
NORWICH – Gordon David “Dave” Beckwith, 52, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at his home The son of Gordon and Evelyn “Jackie” Guinn Beckwith, Dave was born in Sidney in May of 1958. He attended Norwich High School where he was a member of the marching band and excelled at wrestling, earning the title of Clyde Cole Wrestling Champion at 98 lbs. in 1972. In 1976 he was the Section 4 STAC champion at 132 lbs. and also placed 4th in Section 4 at 138 lbs. Following his 1976 graduation from Norwich High Schoo..

Gary Moore

Published on: Thursday, October 14, 2010
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Gary A. Moore, 39, of South New Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. The son of Harold and Rosana Pittsley Moore, Gary was born in Norwich in March of 1971 and was a 1989 graduate of the South New Berlin High School. He attended college for a year before beginning his working career as a self-employed general contractor. A jack-of-all-trades who loved to restore antique cars with his father, Gary enjoyed working on race cars and going to the races with his daughter. He was an avid outdoorsman who lik..

Emma Reese

Published on: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
NORWICH – Emma M. Reese, 82, of County Rt. 10A, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 9, 2010 at her home. Emma was born Jan. 10, 1928 in Norwich, the daughter of Lynn and Emma Bush Osborne. She lived her entire life in the Norwich area. Surviving are her children: John and Anne McNitt of Winston-Salem, N.C., Kathy and Rick Wright of Norwich, Terry and Theresa McNitt of Ottumwa, Iowa, Barbara and Rick Morey of Utica, BettyAnn Reese and Beck Villanella of Binghamton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving ..

Robert Mesko

Published on: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
NORWICH – Robert P. Mesko, 70, of Prentice St., Norwich, passed away on Oct. 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on Aug. 27, 1940 in Sayre, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Gladys Mesko. On Sept. 2, 1961 in St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, he married Cheryl McKee, who survives. Besides his wife, Cheryl, he is survived by his sons, Wayne Mesko of Bridgewater, Kirk Mesko of Plymouth, and Robert Mesko, Jr. and wife Tina of Amsterdam; his grandchildren, Thomas Becker, Amanda Mesko, Katelynn Mesko, Desiree Mesko, Mikol Mesko..

David Beckwith

Published on: Monday, October 11, 2010
NORWICH – Gordon David Beckwith, 52, of Crandall Street, Norwich, passed away suddenly Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at his home. Memorial services for Dave will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich...

Emma Reese

Published on: Monday, October 11, 2010
NORWICH – Emma M. Reese, 82, of County Route 10A, Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 9, 2010, at her home. Emma was born Jan. 10, 1928 in Norwich, the daughter of Lynn and Emma Bush Osborne. She lived her entire life in the Norwich area. Surviving are her children: John and Anne McNitt, Winston Salem, N.C.; Kathy and Rick Wright, Norwich; Terry and Theresa McNitt, Ottumwa, Iowa; Barbara and Rick Morey, Utica; BettyAnn Reese and Becky Villanella, Binghamton. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and n..

Jesse Perugino

Published on: Monday, October 11, 2010
NORWICH – Jesse Marie Perugino, 92, formerly of Bloomfield, N.J., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.  Born April 26, 1918 in Chicago Heights, Ill., Jesse was the daughter of Frank and Mary Louise (DeFrank) D’Allesandro. She went to school in Chicago Heights and worked for several years making globes in Chicago during World War II. She also worked at a radio factory there.  On Aug. 28, 1949, in Chicago Heights, Jesse married Benjamin V. Perugino, who died in July of 1966. She was a keyp..

Robert Fowlston

Published on: Friday, October 8, 2010
NORWICH – Robert Fowlston of Norwich passed away on Sept. 22, 2010 at his home.  Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford today from 4-6 PM.  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oxford with the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Warn Ten Broeck Cemetery, Oxford. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chenango County or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oxford...

Sherry Marshall

Published on: Thursday, October 7, 2010
SOUTH OTSELIC – Sherry K. Marshall, 48, of South Otselic, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, after becoming ill at work. Sherry was born in Cortland on Aug. 8, 1962, a daughter of Wayne and Judy Morse Smith. She was a graduate of Otselic Valley Central School and for the past seven years has been employed at CWS in Norwich.  Sherry was an avid bowler and had a strong love for horses, horseback riding and dancing. A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, she will be dearly..

Theodore Law Sr.

Published on: Thursday, October 7, 2010
CINCINNATUS – Theodore “Ted” D. Law Sr., 78, of Cincinnatus, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca. Ted was born in Norwich on Dec. 5, 1931, a son of the late Delmar Law, Sr. and Ora Campbell Law. A lifelong dairy farmer, Ted was affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church of Cincinnatus. For 36 years he served as Cortland County Legislator representing the areas of Cincinnatus, Taylor, Willet, and E. Freetown. While a legislator, he was instrumental in supporting the formation of Cortland-Chenango ..

Ruth Carabell

Published on: Thursday, October 7, 2010
NORWICH – Ruth M. Carabell, 83, resident of Norwich in the 60’s and 70’s, and most recently of Howell Township, N.J. died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Newark, she lived in Norwich and Cedar Grove, N.J. prior to moving to Howell Township 30 years ago. Mrs. Carabell worked for a number of years for Norwich Pharmaceutical Company and was a credit manager for Halston-Orlane, New York City for 12 years, retiring 30 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul’s R.C. Church. In New Jersey, she ..

Eber Kinne

Published on: Thursday, October 7, 2010
PANAMA – Eber Arthur Kinne, 66, of Panama, N.Y., went home to the Lord at 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. A native of Meridale, he was born March 24, 1944, a son of Malcolm and Lucy (Ward) Kinne. He married Carol Woodburn on March 17, 1966. He lived on Goshen Road in Panama since 1972. He had been retired but remained very active, especially with his family and church. He served as a deacon and trustee at Niobe Baptist Church for more than 30 years. When the church doors were open, he was there and did many chores around the church when ..

Ida Beckwith

Published on: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
OXFORD – Ida L. Easley Beckwith, 88, of Oxford, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 after an extended stay at the Binghamton General Hospital. Ida was the daughter of Henry and Laura Taylor Morton Easley and was born on March 27, 1922 in Dexter, Maine. She was a graduate of the Dexter High School and served as a stenographer/typist for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. during World War II. She moved to the Oxford area in 1955 and on Nov. 24, 1955 in Oxford married Paul L. Beckwith who passed away Feb. 25, 1985. Following her marriage she becam..

Thelma Brooks

Published on: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
NORWICH – Thelma M. Brooks, 80, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 at her home in Norwich. Thelma was born in New Berlin in October of 1929, the daughter of Edwin and Pearl (Knapp) Brooks. She lived all of her life in Norwich and was a 1948 graduate of the Norwich High School. Dedicated to the care of her parents, Thelma spent most of her adult life caring for her parents in their own home where she continued to live following their deaths. She enjoyed the less complicated ways of the world today and spent many..

Thelma Brooks

Published on: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
NORWICH – Thelma M. Brooks, 80, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 at her home in Norwich. Funeral services for Thelma will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. A complete obituary for Thelma will be published in the Wednesday editionof The Evening Sun. ..

Amy Eltz

Published on: Friday, October 1, 2010
CINCINNATUS – Amy L. Eltz, 36, of Cincinnatus (Taylor), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Cortland Regional Medical Center, after becoming ill at work. Amy was born in Cortland on Nov. 27, 1973 to Russell and Dottie MacLaury Eltz. A 1991 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, Amy was employed as a food services supervisor at Cortland Care Center for the past year. Prior to that she was employed at Cortland Regional Medical Center Radiology Department for 18 years. Amy was a member of the Cincinnatus Fire Departmen..