Obituaries


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Franklin P. (frank) Nowalk

Published on: Friday, October 31, 2014
FRANKLIN P. NOWALK GREENE – Franklin P. (Frank) Nowalk, 88, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the New York State Veterans' Home in Oxford with family members at his side. Frank was predeceased by Mary Nowalk, his wife of 55 years, in 2007; parents, Frank and Julia Nowalk; brothers, Donald, Andrew and Carl and sister, Janet. Frank is survived by his daughter, Patricia and husband ,Mike Smith; son, Robert and wife, Nancy Nowalk, son, Randy and wife Krista Nowalk, and son, Marty Nowalk, ten grandchildren,..

Charles J. Kasmarcik

Published on: Friday, October 31, 2014
CHARLES J. KASMARCIK PRESTON – Charles J. Kasmarcik, 65, Preston, died peaceful on Oct. 27, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, New York. Charles was born Oct. 19, 1949 in Binghamton, NY. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1969. He worked as a welder for many years for Fluer Daniels Construction and in recent years as a logger. An avid outdoorsman, Charles loved hunting and fishing. Charles is survived by his parents. Iona Cyr of McDonough and Walter Kasmarcik of Norwich, along with brothers, Walter R. of..

Nancy L. Marriott

Published on: Friday, October 31, 2014
NANCY L. MARRIOTT EARLVILLE – Nancy L. Marriott, 51, of Route 12B, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. She was born December 30, 1962 in Johnson City, a daughter of Gary and Audrey Romyn Swan. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School in 1981 and SUNY Morrisville in 1983. On July 21, 1984, Nancy was united in marriage to Malcolm J. Marriott in Earlville. Nancy was employed by Norwich Pharmaceuticals for over 30 years. She loved her summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains where she enjoyed many..

Dorothy J. Lewicki

Published on: Monday, October 27, 2014
DOROTHY J. LEWICKI SHERBURNE – Dorothy J. Lewicki, 82, of Howard Rd., passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 at her home. She was born December 21, 1931 in Norwich, a daughter of Leroy and Grace Doing Meade and received her education in Norwich schools. On September 2, 1950, Dorothy married Henry Lewicki in Norwich. He predeceased her on June 9, 1993. Dorothy had worked at the Utica Knitting Mill in Sherburne, and later for the Sherburne-Earlville Central School in the cafeteria and then as a custodian until her retirement in 1993. She was a ..

Everett D. (don) Hodge

Published on: Monday, October 27, 2014
EVERETT D. HODGE OXFORD – Everett D. (Don) Hodge, 77, a life long and well known resident of Oxford, passed away Friday morning, October 24, 2014, in the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Norwich. Don was born in Oxford on December 3, 1936 the son of Grant and Louise (Spicer) Hodge. He spent his entire life in Oxford where he grew up on the family farm, Oxpres Farms, which he operated in all of his adult life with his brother Jim. Don’s family always came first and was very important to him. He was always community ..

Grant J. Wilcox

Published on: Monday, October 27, 2014
GRANT J. WILCOX NORWICH – Grant J. Wilcox, 84, former long time Norwich resident and most recently of Adams, NY, passed away early Thursday morning, October 23, 2014 at the home of his nephew Lynn Wilcox of Adams. Grant was born on January 13, 1930 in Utcia, NY the son of Lynn and Agnes (Loren) Wilcox. He came to the Norwich area in 1955 where he made his home with his wife, Louise, who passed away August 3, 2013. They were married on May 1, 1954 in St. Regis Falls. While living in Norwich he was employed for 34 years by the Amphenol ..

Grant Wilcox

Published on: Friday, October 24, 2014
ADAMS, NY – Grant Wilcox, formerly of Norwich, most recently of Adams, NY passed away Oct. 23, 2014 in Adams, NY. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 from St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church at a time to be published in Monday’s edition of The Evening Sun. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. ..

Louise M. Parker

Published on: Friday, October 24, 2014
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Louise M. Parker, 83, of S. New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home. Louise was born on July 1, 1931, daughter of the late Clarence Hunter and Marie Ida Nightengale. Louise attended McDonough School and raised her family in S. New Berlin. Louise took great pride in her family. Louise was a devoted mother and grandmother, she raised her 9 children and always had room in her home and heart to look after other children in the neighborhood. Louise had a green thumb and she enjo..

Doris Mae Vanevera Bosworth

Published on: Thursday, October 23, 2014
DORIS MAE VANEVERA BOSWORTH CHINA GROVE, NC – Mrs. Doris Mae VanEvera Bosworth, of China Grove, NC passed away October, 21, 2014 at The Laurels of Salisbury. Born August 15, 1930 in Ilion, NY she was the daughter of the late Willard and Emma Hunt VanEvera. She grew up in Mohawk, NY and graduated from Cortland State University. She also earned her master’s in reading at Oklahoma State University. Mrs. Bosworth was a beloved teacher for 32 years, earning teacher of the year in Norwich, NY. After retirement, she con..

Clarence R. “clem” Knapp

Published on: Thursday, October 23, 2014
CLARENCE R. KNAPP SHERBURNE – Clarence R. “Clem” Knapp, 72, of Sherburne, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 20, 2014, surrounded by his family. Clarence was born on June 27, 1942 the son of Frank and Leona Marvin Knapp. After his time in school Clem went to work at the Norwich Shoe Factory, then went to work for the Victory Markets, until he found his life-long career at Proctor and Gamble, where he worked for over 40 years. Clarence was an outdoorsman at heart. When he wasn’t spending time with his fami..

Hilda R. Wells

Published on: Thursday, October 23, 2014
HILDA R. WELLS SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Hilda R. Wells, 82, a longtime resident of South New Berlin, passed away Sunday morning, October 19, 2014, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Hilda was born on April 1, 1932 in Norwich the daughter of Kenneth and Norma (Gibson) Taylor. She grew up in the Norwich and South New Berlin area and was a graduate of the South New Berlin School. She furthered her education by attending Utica State Hospital earning her nursing degree in 1953. Hilda then attended the University of the State of..

Ron Faulkner

Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
RONALD B. FAULKNER SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ron Faulkner of San Diego passed away peacefully at his home in San Diego, California, on October 17, 2014 at the age of 75. Ron was born on July 17, 1939 in the village of Sherburne, New York, where he spent his childhood. He was the fourth of seven children born to Fay & Hilda Faulkner. Ron graduated from Sherburne High School in 1957. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960 as a radio operator, with service primarily in San Diego and Japan. Upon discharge f..

Mary Loretta Quinn

Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
MARY QUINN Mary Loretta Quinn passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Mabel and James Dawson. Mary and her husband Frank owned and operated Quinn’s Diner for over 25 years until his death in 1972. Mary loved to travel, read and sew by hand her unmatchable Bears, Bunnies and Raggetty Dolls. Mary spent a decade in Fullerton, CA working at Loehmanns in the boutique department. She returned to Norwich in 1990 and resided at Golden Age Apts. where she formed many friendships. Cherished mother to Patrick..

Ethel C. Neal

Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
ETHEL C. NEAL EARLVILLE – Ethel C. Neal, 96, of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Katherine Luther Residential Healthcare Facility in Clinton. She was born March 5, 1918 in Owego, NY, a daughter of Allen and Eva Hitchman Clough, and was a graduate of South Otselic High School in 1936. On August 21, 1941, Ethel married Theodore “Ted” W. Neal in South Otselic. He predeceased her on June 3, 2003. Along with assisting her husband in the operation of their dairy farm, Theldore Farm, in Pitcher, Ethel was a loving and de..

Paul R. Walsh

Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
PAUL R. WALSH SMYRNA – Paul R. Walsh, 87, of School St., passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. He was born November 15, 1926 in Scranton, PA, a son of Edward and Lillian Kendrick Walsh. He was a member of the first graduating class of Harper College in Vestal, and received his MA and PhD from Syracuse University. In later years he received his law degree from the Potomac School of Law. Paul was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. He was onboard ship going over the International Dat..

Kevin H. Coleman

Published on: Monday, October 20, 2014
KEVIN H. COLEMAN NORWICH – Kevin H. Coleman, 48, of Norwich, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014 at his home. Kevin was born on October 22, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana the son of Harold and Connie (Foote) Coleman. He grew up in the Alexandria / Ball area of Louisiana. Kevin attended and graduated from the Tioga High School of Tioga, Louisiana. He came with his parents when they returned to Norwich in 1986. Kevin is survived by his daughter Courtney Coleman and her fiancee Justin Weidman of South New Berlin, his parents Harold a..

Barbara J. Hodge

Published on: Monday, October 20, 2014
BARBARA J. HODGE OXFORD – Barbara J. Hodge, 80 of Oxford passed away on October 17, 2014 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on October 5, 1934 in Norwich a daughter of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Northrup) Ingraham. On October 16, 1954 she married E. Donald Hodge, who survives. Besides her husband, Donald, she is survived by her children, Dawn and Keith Schermerhorn of Walton, Kathleen Hodge of Oxford and her daughter in law, Ann (Pickie) Hodge of Oxford; her grandchildren, Alissa Cronin, Kevin Cronin,..

Walter B. Tracy

Published on: Monday, October 20, 2014
Walter B. “Neep” Tracy, 86, formerly of Norwich, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 3, 1928, in Norwich, the son of Harold and Olive Babcock Tracy. Neep lived in Norwich for many years, graduating from Norwich High School in 1948, where he was very active in sports. He later played Semi-Pro football in Norwich. Neep had also lived in Camp Hill, PA, and in Canastota from 1970 – 1992, when he moved back to Norwich. He has lived in Syracuse for the last six years. He was a US Navy Vet..

Louise M. Parker

Published on: Friday, October 17, 2014
LOUISE M. PARKER SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Louise M. Parker, 83, of S. New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2014 at her home. Louise was born on July 1, 1931, daughter of the late Clarence Hunter and Marie Ida Nightengale. Louise attended McDonough School and raised her family in S. New Berlin. Louise took great pride in her family. Louise was a devoted mother and grandmother, she raised her 9 children and always had room in her home and heart to look after other children in the neighborhood. Louise had a ..

Richard H. (dick) Carnrike Sr

Published on: Friday, October 17, 2014
RICHARD H. (DICK) CARNRIKE SR NORWICH – Richard H. (Dick) Carnrike Sr., 88, a life long Norwich resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center after a brief stay. Dick was born on November 9, 1925 in Norwich the son of Ralph M. and Clara S. (Mead) Carnrike. He spent his entire life in Norwich and was a 1944 graduate of the Norwich High Class where he was Captain of the 1943-44 basketball team. Following his education Dick entered the United States Army serving his countr..

Patricia Ann (pat) Rothwell

Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2014
PATRICIA ANN ROTHWELL PLYMOUTH – Patricia Ann (Pat) Rothwell, 80, a longtime and well known resident of Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2014, at home with family at her side. Pat was born on March 15, 1934 in Warsaw, NY the daughter of Daniel and Inez (Seitler)Parry. She grew up in the Warsaw and Hamilton area, where she attended local schools. On June 21, 1952, in Hamilton, she married Richard L.Rothwell Sr., of Earlville, who survives. Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. ..

Kathy Sue Faasse Joscelyn

Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2014
KATHY SUE FAASSE JOSCELYN OXFORD – Kathy Sue Faasse Joscelyn, 63 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. She was born on July 26, 1951 in Paterson, NJ and adopted by Peter and Katherine (Tanis) Faasse. On August 23, 1975 she married Ross Joscelyn. She is survived by her husband, Ross of Oxford; her son and daughter in law, Clayton and Heather Joscelyn and children, Nathan and Rebecca of Jersey Shore, PA; her daughter, Leslie Joscelyn and son Jakob of Norwich; h..

Douglas G. Kenyon Sr.

Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2014
DOUGLAS G. KENYON SR SMITHVILLE FLATS – Douglas G. Kenyon Sr., age 72, of Smithville Flats, died on October 15, 2014 at his home. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Shirley J. Kenyon of 43 years; parents Vernon and Lottie Kenyon. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Shapley "Sam" and Ash Steele, grandsons, Devin, his wife Andrea, and Cody "Coyote" Shapley. Son, Douglas Kenyon Jr. "Zeke" and wife Judi, granddaughter Jessica Kenyon and Angelo Mendolia and grandson Douglas J. Kenyon. Son, William Kenyon "Bill" and wife Diann..

Ronald F. “smurf” Hardy

Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
RONALD HARDY PRESTON – Ronald F. “Smurf” Hardy, 70, of Preston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his home with his friends and family by his side. Born May 20, 1944 in Watertown, NY, Ron was the son of Edwin and Lina (Lacey) Hardy. He worked for several years as a welder for the O.W. Hubbell Company in Utica and for twenty-three years for the Raymond Corporation in Greene. Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking and camping. One of his final wishes was to hunt in the James Bay area of Canada. His wish was f..

Patricia Ann (pat) Rothwell

Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
PATRICIA ANN ROTHWELL PLYMOUTH – Patricia Ann (Pat) Rothwell, 80, a longtime and well known resident of Plymouth, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, 2014, at home with family at her side. Pat was born on March 15, 1934 in Warsaw, NY the daughter of Daniel and Inez (Seitler)Parry. She grew up in the Warsaw and Hamilton area, where she attended local schools. On June 21, 1952, in Hamilton, she married Richard L.Rothwell Sr., of Earlville, who survives. Pat was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. S..

Frank B. Golden

Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
FRANK B. GOLDEN OXFORD – Frank B. Golden, 71 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2014 at M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. He was born on October 31, 1942 in Norwich a son of the late Sherwood M. and Floretta E. (Burdick) Golden. He is survived by his children, Frank Golden, Jr. of Oneida, Tammy and Reid Wheeler of Zellwood, FL, Kimberly and Richard McCumber of Altamont Springs, FL, Michelle and Jess Altman of Boynton Beach, FL, and Paul and Amanda Golden of Tully; his brothers and sisters in law, Sherwood (Sonny) and..

Kathy Sue Faasse Joscelyn

Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
KATHY SUE FAASSE JOSCELYN OXFORD – Kathy Sue Faasse Joscelyn, 63 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. She was born on July 26, 1951 in Paterson, NJ and adopted by Peter and Katherine (Tanis) Faasse. On August 23, 1975 she married Ross Joscelyn. She is survived by her husband, Ross of Oxford; her son and daughter in law, Clayton and Heather Joscelyn and children, Nathan and Rebecca of Jersey Shore, PA; her daughter, Leslie Joscelyn and son Jakob of Norwich; her bro..

Katherine M. Porter

Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
KATHERINE M. PORTER NORWICH – Katherine M. Porter died peacefully October 13th, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Katherine Porter was born in Port Limon, Costa Rica where her father was an engineer for the United Fruit Company. She grew up in western Pennsylvania and earned her RN nursing degree from Case Western Reserve. While still in college, she served in the Army Nurses Corps. She began her nursing career in the Panama where she met David Porter of Mt. Morris, NY. They married and lived in several Latin American countrie..

David H. Walsh Iii

Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
DAVID H. WALSH III ESTERO, Fla – David H. Walsh III, 80, of Estero, FL, died Saturday, October 11, 2014. Formerly of Norwich, NY, he had been an Estero resident since 2004. He was born July 9, 1934 in Albany, NY, the son of Catherine (née Wagner) and David H. Walsh Jr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving honorably in the Korean War. He was retired from the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company. Mr. Walsh is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (née Keenan); his beloved children, Kathleen (James) Coughlin of Lexin..

Nilda Doris (dory) Dvoracek

Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
NILDA DORIS (DORY) DVORACEK GILBERTSVILLE – Nilda Doris (Dory) Dvoracek, 72, of Gilbertsville, joined her soul mate on Sunday, October 12, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born in New York City, the daughter of Orlando Ferreyra and Emma Margaret (Hernandez) Ferreyra. After finding her calling to be a registered nurse, she spent three years in the Navy as a medic and settled down with her soul mate in Astoria, Queens then relocated to Gilbertsville with her family in 1973. She spent her 45 year career at Astoria General, Chenango Mem..

David F. O’neil

Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
DAVID F. O’NEIL SYRACUSE – David F. O’Neil, 70, of Syracuse, passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2014 surrounded by his family in St. Joseph’s Hospital of Syracuse. Dave was born on June 9, 1944 in Norwich the son of Edward and Dorothy Hall O’Neil. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1962 graduate of Norwich High School. Deciding to further his education he attended Syracuse University as well as Cortland State where he earned his Masters Degree. While attending SU, Dave was a 3-time Varsity Letterwinner for the SU Baseball..

Diana Theofilogiannakos

Published on: Monday, October 13, 2014
DIANA THEOFILOGIANNAKOS SHERBURNE – Diana Theofilogiannakos, 50, of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 in Sherburne. Diana was born on June 26, 1964 in Allentown, PA the daughter of Nicholas and Joanna Julian Theofilogiannakos. She had previously made her home in Florida, North and South Carolina where she worked in the local convenience stores and the Dollar Store. The past 15 years she has lived in the Sherburne area. Diana is survived by her children Morgan Belhumeur of Greenwood, SC, Joanna Belhumeur ..

Dean E. Nichols

Published on: Monday, October 13, 2014
DEAN E. NICHOLS SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Dean E. Nichols, 64, of South New Berlin, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at his home. Dean was born on July 14, 1950 in Sidney, NY the son of Julian and Juanita Leech Nichols. He grew up in the Morris area, was a graduate of the Morris High School and has made his home in South New Berlin for the past 15 years.. He worked for a period of time for the Amphenol Corp. but will be best remembered for his carpentry skills. Over the years he has worked as a self employed carpenter. Dean enjoye..

Lloyd E. Bronstein

Published on: Monday, October 13, 2014
LLOYD E. BRONSTEIN PRESTON – Lloyd E. Bronstein, 74, of Preston, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2014 at Preston Manor where he has made his home since 1976. Lloyd was born on Dec. 17, 1939 in Sidney the son of William and Ruth Bronstein. He spent his early years in the Sidney and Deposit areas and for the past 40 plus years has made his home in the Norwich and Preston area. Over the years Lloyd worked for CWS from which he retired. He was a very funny and kind person who loved putting together model airplanes which he made to sc..

Christa B. Fuller

Published on: Monday, October 13, 2014
CHRISTA B. FULLER NEW BERLIN – Christa B. Fuller, 93 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away October 11, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY. Christa was born on April 26, 1921in Conesus, NY the daughter of Janus and Anna Thomsen. Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin area where she attended South New Berlin area schools. On July 5, 1947 she married Mark Fuller who predeceased her on December 21, 1995. Christa was a homemaker who kept in touch with her extended family. She was a loving mother & grandmother. ..

Eldora Gregory

Published on: Friday, October 10, 2014
Eldora Gregory, 97 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 7, 2014 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center where she had resided for the past six months. Eldora Elma Weinman Gregory was born on March 6, 1917 to Walter and Elma Tewell Weinman in Seibert, Colorado where they were homesteaders. Eldora’s family moved to New Berlin in 1930 and settled on Shacktown Mtn. The girls attended the one room school for a couple of years. They then moved to the Morris Turnpike and went to the Hoboken School. Eldora had to walk or ride ..

Margaret J. Burke

Published on: Friday, October 10, 2014
Margaret J. Burke, 83 of Oxford passed away on October 9, 2014 at her home with her family. She was born on January 19, 1931 in Norwich a daughter of the late Ross and Lucy Washburn. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Margaret’s family was her greatest joy. She enjoyed being active, she retired from the Bida Adult Home and prior to that had worked at Oxford Academy and Central School. She enjoyed spending time with her great grandsons, reading, and completing circle words while relaxing on the p..

Mary Martin

Published on: Thursday, October 9, 2014
MARY SARAH MARTIN NEW BERLIN – Mary Sarah Martin, 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 7, 2014 at her home with her family and dog Maggie next to her. Mary was born on June 1, 1926 in Puckerville, NY the daughter of Ross and Anna (Smith) Shapley. Her childhood was spent in the Bainbridge and Union Valley area where she graduated from Bainbridge Central School. On October 5, 1945 she married Robert E. Martin who predeceased her on August 15, 1978. Mary is survived by her children; Lee (Linda) Martin of Ne..

Gordon S. “pete” Mclean

Published on: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
GORDON S. “PETE” McLEAN GREENE – Gordon S. “Pete” McLean of Greene, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Winifred McLean and by an older brother, Frank; step-father, Nick Shipton. He is survived by his three children, Stanley H. McLean of Greene, Steven R. and Betsy McLean of Virginia and Susan and Rudy Johnson of Stuart, FL; wife and companion, Patricia McLean and her daughters, Bridget and Lindsey; grandchildren, Amy Puglisi, Kate and Matthe..

Lois H. Mcaveigh

Published on: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
LOIS McAVEIGH NORWICH – Lois H. McAveigh, 76, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side. Born December 19, 1937, in Tupper Lake, NY, Lois was the daughter of Hamor and Harriet (Brown) Houghton. Lois was the seventh of nine children and the last survivor of her siblings. She graduated from Long Lake High School with the Class of 1955. After high school, she worked for a time as a telephone operator for C & U Telephone Co., currently Frontier Communications. ..

Alacea Lynn Coles

Published on: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
ALACEA LYNN COLES NORWICH – Alacea Lynn Coles, “Princess” “Little Lady” “Girl Friend” 9, of Norwich the daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Wright Coles, went to be with the angels Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2014, at her home surrounded by all of her family. Alacea was born on June 13, 2005 in Syrcause, the daughter of Matthew and Jennifer Wright Coles. She was a very special little lady and was loved by so many. If love could have kept her with us she never would have gone on. Alacea is survived by her mom and dad Jennifer..

Rickmann “rick” G. Borchardt

Published on: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
RICKMANN “RICK” G. BORCHARDT ONEIDA – Rickmann “Rick” G. Borchardt, 73, of 433 Broad Street, Oneida, died Wednesday morning October 1, 2014, in University Hospital, Syracuse, where he had been a medical patient since September 18th. Rick was born on October 16, 1940, in Sherburne, the son of Gustave F. and Alice Snyder Borchardt. He was a graduate of Sherburne High School and Morrisville Ag and Tech College. He married Joanne P. Meyers on May 12, 1962, in Norwich. Rick was employed as a supervisor with Unison Industries in Norwich..

James G. “jim” Robison

Published on: Monday, October 6, 2014
JAMES G. ROBISON NORWICH – James G. “Jim” Robison, 82, of Norwich, passed away with his wife at his side on October 3, 2014 at his home. Jim was born Nov. 7, 1931 in Schenectady, NY the son of Clarence and Emma (Aigner) Robison. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School with the class of 1949 and later from the American Locomotive and General Electric Drafting and Design apprenticeship programs. Jim served his country in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 where he was a Troop Information Specialist. On August 1, 1954 in S..

Richard L. “dick” Dale

Published on: Friday, October 3, 2014
RICHARD L. “DICK” DALE SHERBURNE – Richard L. “Dick” Dale, 79, of Tracy Rd., passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 at his home. He was born July 15, 1935 in Georgetown, a son of Lora and Gladys Riley Dale and was a graduate of Georgetown High School. On September 7, 1953, Dick married Patricia Adsit in Sherburne. He was a dairy farmer for 40 years, and later a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Hubbardsville, Earlville and Georgetown. Dick had a wonderful singing voice that was heard at many weddings over the years. He wa..

John Merritt Daniels

Published on: Friday, October 3, 2014
JOHN MERRITT DANIELS NORWICH – John Merritt Daniels, 71, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 26, 2014, at his home. John was born on Nov. 30, 1942 in Norwich the son of Ashton and Alice (Wasson) Daniels. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1960 graduate of the Norwich High School. Soon after his education, John entered the United States Air Force serving his country from March of 1962 until his honorable discharge in July of 1964. For many years he was a truck driver for United Van Lines which took him al..

Jeffrey N. Hedlund

Published on: Friday, October 3, 2014
JEFFREY N. HEDLUND GUILFORD – Jeffrey N. Hedlund, 58, passed away on Saturday September 27, 2014 at his home in Guilford surrounded by his adoring wife, mother and loving family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Flushing, NY on February 9th to Joyce Falkenbury of Queensbury NY, and the late Carl Hedlund, Jr. He lived for many years in the Glens Falls area before moving to the Albany area where he graduated from Guilderland High School and ultimately ended up living in beautiful Central New York. Jeff wa..

Marie V. Moore

Published on: Friday, October 3, 2014
MARIE V. MOORE HAMILTON – Marie V. Moore, 66, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica. She was born on May 7, 1948 in Richfield Springs, the daughter of Linnie Marie Davenport. Marie worked at several nursing homes in the Norwich area for many years. Being the kind and caring person that she was, she was a nurse at home as well. She would take care of the children when they were sick and also took care of injuries. Marie also took in a troubled young girl, Virginia Randal..

Paul J. Collins

Published on: Thursday, October 2, 2014
PAUL J. COLLINS SHERBURNE – Paul J. Collins, 56, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Sherburne, NY, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014. He was born August 28, 1958 in Hamilton, a son of John W. and Alta Louise Ellis Collins and was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School in 1976. Paul then pursued training as a carpenter’s apprentice. He moved to Florida in 1999 where he was a self-employed carpenter and the owner of Installations Plus in Jacksonville. In his younger years he raced stock cars, and he was always an outdoorsman wh..

Clyde Edward Wright

Published on: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
CLYDE EDWARD WRIGHT NORWICH – Clyde Edward Wright, 82, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at home with his loving wife and family by his side. Clyde was born July 11, 1932, son of the late Claude and Rachel (Vanvalin) Wright, in Unadilla. On June 15, 1996 he married Virginia Townsend in New Berlin. Clyde was a happy go lucky man. He was always singing, whistling or tapping his toes. Clyde could easily dance anyone under the table, and he enjoyed Mollie B's Polka Party. Clyde spent many nights dancing at Tall..