Obituaries


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Shirley Edwards Clark

Published on: Friday, October 30, 2015
SHIRLEY EDWARDS CLARK Shirley Edwards Clark, Age 93, passed away on October 20, 2015 with her two daughters by her side. Shirley was the daughter of Albert K. and Pearl Blaine Edwards. She was born in Jersey City, NJ and grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Her favorite memories were about weekend trips to her grandfather’s farm in Washington, NJ. She loved to tell stories about swimming in the creek during the summer. Shirley married her high school sweetheart, A. Charles Clark (Charlie), on June 28, 1947. They lived in Norw..

Rhoda L. (rhodie) Parks

Published on: Friday, October 30, 2015
RHODA L. (RHODIE) PARKS McDONOUGH – Rhoda L. (Rhodie) Parks, 71, of McDonough went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at her home in McDonough. Rhoda spent the last 38 years of her life with her companion, Linda Rhodes. Together they fostered several children and adopted six children. Rhoda had many passions in life including music, cooking, dancing and story telling, although the one dearest to her was caring for others. Rhoda is predeceased by her husband Orrin R. Parks, her biological parents James and Evel..

Kenneth R. Johnson

Published on: Thursday, October 29, 2015
KENNETH JOHNSON GUILFORD – Kenneth R. Johnson, 82, of Guilford, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 after a courageous battle against cancer at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. Born May 8, 1933, in Staten Island, NY, Ken was the son of Carl and Julie (Telefsen) Johnson. Ken was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church on Staten Island Ken moved with his family to Guilford at a young age and graduated from Guilford Central Schools in 1950. Not long after graduating, he was asked to serve with the U.S. Army..

Sherwood M. (sonny) Golden Jr.

Published on: Thursday, October 29, 2015
SHERWOOD M. (SONNY) GOLDEN JR OXFORD – Sherwood M. (Sonny) Golden Jr., 71, of Oxford, a well-known business man, passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2015, at the Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Sonny was born in Norwich on September 22, 1944, the son of Sherwood M. and Floretta Burdick Golden Sr. He grew up in the Oxford area where he attended the Oxford school. He spent his whole life working, operating and owning Golden’s Body Shop which consisted of the body shop, used cars, the salvage yard, towing and rentals. Sonny began..

William E. (big Bill) Sherman

Published on: Monday, October 26, 2015
WILLIAM E. (BIG BILL) SHERMAN PLYMOUTH – William E. (Big Bill) Sherman, 61, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at his home. Bill was born on January 29, 1954 in Elmira, NY the son of William N. and Bonnie L. Stringham Sherman. He has made his home in the Plymouth and Norwich area for most of his life except for a brief time when he lived in Texas and New Mexico where he worked as an oil well driller. Bill was an employee of the Chenango County Highway Dept. for 28 years working as a truck dr..

Thomas Joseph Kearney Jr.

Published on: Monday, October 26, 2015
THOMAS JOSEPH KEARNEY JR. NEW BERLIN – Thomas Joseph Kearney Jr., 58, of New Berlin passed away on October 22, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY. Thomas was born of August 26, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Dafeldecker) Kearney. His childhood was spent in Brentwood, NY where he attended Brentwood Ross High School. On February 16, 1980 he married Theresa (Terri) Eggering. Thomas joined the Air Force after graduating high school, serving as a fireman at the Woodbridge Air Force ..

Alicia M. Livingston

Published on: Monday, October 26, 2015
ALICIA M. LIVINGSTON NORWICH – Alicia M. Livingston, 64, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, October 23, 2015, at her home. Alicia was born in Norwich on April 27, 1951 the daughter of Archer K. and Ellen M. White Byam. She has made her home in the area all of her life and attended the South New Berlin school. In 1972 she began a longtime career with the C&U Telephone Co. and it’s successors retiring earlier this year from Frontier Communications. Over the years with the company she worked as an operator, a t..

Richard F. Dungey

Published on: Thursday, October 22, 2015
RICHARD F. DUNGEY SHERBURNE: Richard F. Dungey, 64, of Bryant Rd. passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. He was born November 13, 1950 in Norwich, a son of the late Frank and Betty Holcomb Dungey. Following his graduation from Sherburne-Earlville High School in 1970, he joined the U.S. Army serving until 1972. On April 11, 1981, Richard married Shaleen R. Fuller in Sherburne. He had worked in Sherburne for Standard Brands, Sherburne Metal Products and International Wire (Hamilton Products). His..

William E. (big Bill) Sherman

Published on: Thursday, October 22, 2015
WILLIAM E. (BIG BILL) SHERMAN William E. (Big Bill) Sherman, 61, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly at his home in Plymouth. A service for Bill will be held on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Earlville, will officiate. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-6 pm. A complete obituary for Bill will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun...

Linden (lindy) Mae Bass Buell

Published on: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
LINDEN M. BASS BUELL EARLVILLE– Linden (Lindy) Mae Bass Buell, 90 of Clifton Park, NY, formerly of Earlville, died on Monday Oct. 19, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Linden was born on Jan. 4, 1925 in Front Royal, VA and was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Bass and Linden Virginia Bolen Brezler Bass of Front Royal, VA. She was a graduate of the University of Virginia where she received her Registered Nursing degree. Later in life, Linden was a Nurse Clinician and a Physician’s Assistant. She retired as ..

Dowell Wallace Pratt

Published on: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
DOWELL PRATT SIDNEY – Dowell Wallace Pratt of Sidney, NY passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at age 87. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Florence Alvord Pratt and Leon Eli Pratt. He spent his early years in North Syracuse then moved to Norwich in 1950. He was first employed as a Laboratory Technician at Norwich Pharmaceutical Company and then, in 1956, at Sheffield Chemical Company where he retired in 1988. Dowell married his first wife, Jean Rougeux in 1951 and lived in Norwich and the surrounding area ..

Pauline L. Reynolds

Published on: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
PAULINE L. REYNOLDS SHERBURNE – Pauline L. Reynolds, 73, of Pleasant Valley Rd. was called to the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 16, 2015. She was born April 26, 1942 in Unadilla, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Doris Northrup VanLoan. Pauline retired from BOCES in 2000, after 24 years of service. After retiring, she worked at the Sherburne Dollar Mart for five years. She loved to knit and crochet and tend to her flower beds. She was a dedicated mother and friend, and was loved by all who came in contact with her. P..

Joseph M. White, Sr.

Published on: Monday, October 19, 2015
PITCHER – Joseph M. White, Sr., 60, of Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Born in Cortland, NY on June 21, 1955, Joe was a son of the late Malcolm and Jane Brown White. A lifelong resident of this area, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and National Guard for 20 years and was a member of the Knickerbocker American Legion Post #596. He retired from Raymond Corp., Greene, NY after several years of service. He also served as a mail carrier for the USPS in the Otselic Valley for seve..

Evelyn Frances Lesuer Youngs

Published on: Monday, October 19, 2015
AFTON – Evelyn Frances LeSuer Youngs died at the Veterans Home in Oxford NY on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Evelyn was born on December 5, 1923 in Afton, NY; the daughter of William and Mabel (Smith) LeSuer. She married Clarence Youngs on July 20, 1942 and they were married 69 years. She was predeceased by her husband (2011). She is survived by her five children, William Youngs & wife Peggy of Grand Blanc, MI, her son Barry Youngs & wife Dianne of Lumberton, NC, her daughter Barbara Cleaveland, Oneonta, NY, her daughter Judy Cann..

Janice A. Vancourt

Published on: Monday, October 19, 2015
SHERBURNE – Janice A. VanCourt, 72, of Morey Rd., passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. She was born January 11, 1943 in Norwich, a daughter of Elmer and Marlene Bush Knochenmus and was a graduate of South New Berlin schools. On June 6, 1964, Janice married John VanCourt who predeceased her. She devoted most of her life to caring for her family. She also delivered the Binghamton Press for 17 years, and the Norwich Evening Sun for 11 years. Janice loved quilting, and enjoyed drawing, especially homes..

Florence F. Fuller

Published on: Monday, October 19, 2015
NORWICH – Florence F. Fuller, 74, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Florence was born on March 27, 1941 in Albany and was raised by her foster parents Theodore and Beulah Crosby. She grew up in Canaan, NY where she attended the local schools. Florence has made her home in the Norwich area for over 30 years and during that time has worked for Dielectric in Cazenovia, TACO, and Sherwood Medical. Florence was extremely gifted and artistic in woodworking and crafting. Over th..

Pearl M. Hitchcock

Published on: Monday, October 19, 2015
NORWICH – Pearl M. Hitchcock, 90, a lifelong resident of Norwich, went to be with her Lord on October 16, 2015 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Norwich. Pearl was born on December 1, 1924 in Elmira, NY and was the daughter of Clyde and Iva Park. She grew up in Norwich and graduated from the Norwich High School with the class of 1943. Following her graduation she attended and graduated from the Baptist Bible Seminary of Johnson City, NY in 1946. On January 29, 1949 she married George E. Hitchcock at the home of her p..

Jean (mcgowan) Dodge

Published on: Friday, October 16, 2015
JEAN (McGOWAN) DODGE NORWICH – Jean (McGowan) Dodge, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Jean was born on March 28, 1946, in Rochester, the daughter of Edward and Edith McGowan. Jean lived and worked in the Norwich area most of her life. Jean is survived by her children, son, Joseph A. Dodge; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly (Dodge) Blackman and her husband Brian; son, Scott A. Dodge, all of Norwich; grandchildren, Tyler and Eric Dodge of Norwich, Jason Jipson of Webster, NY; ..

 stanley Johnson

Published on: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
STANLEY JOHNSON GUILFORD – Stanley Johnson of Guilford passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2015 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1931 in Port Richmond, NY a son of the late Carl and Julia (Telefson) Johnson. On March 31, 1956 in Guilford he married Marjorie Joslyn, who survives. Besides his wife, Marjorie, he is survived by his children, Sally Johnson and Stephen Chunglo of Lewes, DE, Carol Johnson and Stephen Matties of Rochester, NY and Larry and Danielle Johnson of Guilford; his brothers, Roy Johnson and Kenneth Joh..

Stanley Krause

Published on: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
STANLEY KRAUSE NEW BERLIN – Stanley Krause, 86 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 12, 2015 in Norwich, NY. Stanley was born on March 17, 1929 in San Francisco, CA the son of Carl & Jenni Krause. His childhood was spent in Denmark during the German occupation where he attended local schools. He returned to the United States and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was later employed by the US Postal service as a mechanic in Jersey City, NJ. He is survived by Angelina Krause his spouse of 4..

Aksel M. Petersen, Jr.

Published on: Monday, October 12, 2015
AKSEL M. PETERSEN, JR. SHERBURNE – Aksel M. Petersen, Jr., 92 of East State St., passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015 at his home. He was born in Leonardsville, on February 20, 1923 a son of the late Aksel M. and Bessie Bowers Petersen. He was a 1940 graduate of South New Berlin High School. On July 12, 1945 in Norwich he was united in marriage to the former Rosella Stevens. She predeceased him on December 12, 2007. Aksel was a dairy farmer from 1945 until 1964 when he went to work as a knitter for the Norwich Mills (Champion). In ..

Nathan A. Thurlow

Published on: Monday, October 12, 2015
NATHAN A. THURLOW EARLVILLE – Nathan A. Thurlow, 23, of Tackabury Rd., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton. He was born in Hamilton on October 26, 1991 a son of Robert C. Thurlow and Kathy Mozzle, and graduated from Sherburne-Earlville Class of 2011. Nathan worked at the Poolville Country Store and enjoyed scrapping with his dad. He loved to tinker around the house with small engines, (lawn mowers, go-carts) and just do odd jobs to keep himself busy. For a young man, he had hard workin..

Donna Jean Browning

Published on: Monday, October 12, 2015
DONNA JEAN BROWNING MT. UPTON – Donna Jean Browning, 61, of Mt. Upton passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at her home with her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born November 13, 1953, daughter of Donald and Margaret (Butler) Gaughan in Sidney. Donna married James A. Browning on May 26, 1973. She was a dedicated member of Borden Hose Co. of Mt. Upton and Rockdale for over 30 years. Donna was very artistic, and taught ceramic classes from her home. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time ..

Anthony Arico Sr

Published on: Monday, October 12, 2015
ANTHONY ARICO SR. AGE: 91 • North Brunswick, NJ Anthony Arico Sr, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1st, 2015. He was 91. Born in Gualtieri, Sicamino, Province of Messina (Sicily) he arrived in this country in 1930. He was raised in Norwich, New York, entering the United States Navy in World War II. For his time in the service he received the WWII medal, European African & Middle Eastern medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, American Campaign medal, D Day participation Medal and an Honorable Discharge medal. He was involv..

Larry S. Relyea

Published on: Monday, October 12, 2015
LARRY RELYEA Larry S. Relyea, 55, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, October 8, 2015. On December 24, 1959, in Canastota, NY, Larry was born to Edward and Donna (Weismore) Relyea. Larry was a 1977 graduate from high school, then completed an associate’s degree at Morrisville State College Norwich Campus, Norwich, NY. On June 18, 1989, in South Plymouth, Larry married Debra (Curley) Relyea, who survives. At the age of 18, Larry joined the United States Army and helped to guard our nation for many years. He ..

Leon Barrows

Published on: Friday, October 9, 2015
LEON BARROWS McDONOUGH – Leon Barrows of McDonough. Passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2015. He was born on June 16, 1939 in Norwich a son of the late Derwin and Marion Barrows. He is survived by his wife Jean (Redenbeck) Barrows; his children, Brenda Button, Debbie and Leon Hurlburt, Thomas and Charlene Barrows, Teresa Hinman, Jeffrey and Sonja Barrows, Steven and Cathy Barrows, Sean and Marci Barrows, and Kraig and Margo Barrows; His brother and sisters, Kenneth Brewer, Carl Brewer, Nancy Reynolds, Sandra Beckwith, Richard..

Shirley J. Acly

Published on: Friday, October 9, 2015
SHIRLEY J. ACLY Shirley J. Acly, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald and by sister, Anna. Shirley is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Danielle Acly and three grandchildren, Sarah, Ryan and Liam, all of North Norwich. Shirley was a home health aide in the community for many years. She enjoyed reading and playing cards with the girls. Friends of the family may call Friday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, NY 13778. Funeral..

Harold S. Palmer

Published on: Thursday, October 8, 2015
HAROLD PALMER NORWICH – Harold S. Palmer, 88, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2015 with family by his side. Harold was born on November 17, 1926, in Manhattan and grew up in Queens, the son to Soloman and Elizabeth (Margosian) Palmer. He later moved to Gilbertsville, NY, where he lived for 43 years before moving again to Norwich. Harold enlisted in the Army-Air Corps during both World War II and the Korean War and was stationed on Long Island. After his time of service he relocated to upstate New York and became employed ..

Dorothy “dot” Manwarren

Published on: Thursday, October 8, 2015
DOROTHY MANWARREN NORWICH – Dorothy “Dot” Manwarren, 82 of Norwich passed away on October 5, 2015 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on February 19, 1933 in Cincinnatus a daughter of the late Ray and Mabel (Brown) Smith. She is survived by her husband of 65 plus years, Melvin “Doc” Manwarren; her children, Marge Custer and Dan Mahony, Terry Manwarren and Michele Guyer, Lewellyn and Ruby Manwarren, Cindy and Rick Bricker, and Annette Cooper and Ray Hill; 16 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildre..

Stanley M. Klockowski

Published on: Thursday, October 8, 2015
STANLEY M. KLOCKOWSKI NORWICH – Stanley M. Klockowski, 98, of Hayward Ave., passed away on Monday October 5, 2015 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in New York Mills on May 7, 1917 a son of the late Michael K. and Mary Bardski Klockowski and received his education in New Mills Schools. On February 7, 1939 in Sherburne he was united in married to the former Katherine Bonsie. She predeceased him on January 10, 2003. Stanley was employed by the CCC of Sherburne; the Utica Knitting Mill, Sherburne. He also work..

Anthony J. Zaia

Published on: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
ANTHONY ZAIA NORWICH – Anthony J. Zaia, 23, of Norwich, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Having battled with addiction for years, his struggles here on earth are now over and he is finally at peace in our Heavenly Father’s hands. Anthony was born June 8, 1992, in Hamilton, NY, and was a 2010 graduate of Norwich High School. He worked for a time as a salesman for Tech Support in Delray Beach, FL. Anthony leaves behind a family who loved him unconditionally, and many cherished friends in both New York and Florida. He abso..

Shirley Rose Houk

Published on: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
SHIRLEY ROSE HOUK SOUTH OTSELIC – Shirley Rose Houk, 92, of South Otselic, NY, passed away peacefully at her home in Connecticut on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in South Otselic, NY on April 25, 1923, Mrs. Houk was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Potter Perkins. A longtime resident of South Otselic, she was a member of the South Otselic United Methodist Church and a retired school teacher from the Otselic Valley Central School District. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Gary) Yerman, Marcia (G..

Thelma I. Conway Manwarren

Published on: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
NORWICH – Thelma I. Conway Manwarren, 92, of Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2015 in the Norwich Rehabilitation Center of Chenango Memorial Hospital where she has made her home for the past several years. Thelma was born on February 21, 1923 in McDonough the daughter of Alford and Mary (Howe) Gale. She grew up in the McDonough and Oxford area and was a 1941 graduate of the Oxford High School. In her early working career she had worked for the Bargin Center in Norwich but her longest employment was with G.L.A. and its suc..

Regina Mccabe Baas

Published on: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
REGINA BAAS NORWICH – Regina McCabe Baas passed away peacefully on February 11, 2015 in her home in Norwich, New York.  She was with her daughter, Christy, and Christy's husband Michael when she died. Regina was born Regina Alexandria McCabe on December 26, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Regina Schweizer and Joseph Francis McCabe.  She attended public schools, St. Brendan's High School, and St. Joseph's College for Women, all in Brooklyn.  In June, 1944 she was married to Lt. Philip Berend Richard Baas, Jr.  They had three c..

Blanche W. Ingraham

Published on: Monday, October 5, 2015
NORWICH – Blanche W. Ingraham, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, October 3, 2015 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born January 19, 1929, the daughter of Elbridge and Eva (Hackett) Diamond in Oxford, NY. On June 22, 1946 she married Lawrence I. Ingraham, who predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Lawrence Ingraham, Ray Ingraham, Diana (Pave) Milkovic, Donna Bradigan, Debra (Robert) Kappler, Alan (JerriLynn) Ingraham, Robert (Gloria) Ingraham, Thomas (Tammy) Ingraham, and David (Brenda) Ingraham, l6 grandch..

Delmar B. (“fatty”) Franklin

Published on: Monday, October 5, 2015
PRESTON – Delmar B. (“Fatty”) Franklin, of Preston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 with family by his side. Born January 20, 1931, in East Pharsalia, Delmar was the son of Matthew and Theabelle (King) Franklin. He was one of eight children, four of whom survive. On May 1, 1954, he married Velma Knapp. After his divorce in 1964, Delmar spent nearly forty years with his companion Ellen Dungey, until she passed in 2003. For all of his working life, Delmar worked hard as a farmer, either at Dunkel’s Farms, in P..

Rosemarie (bubencik) Madaras

Published on: Friday, October 2, 2015
ROSEMARIE (BUBENCIK) MADARAS NORWICH – Rosemarie (Bubencik) Madaras, 84 passed away peacefully at UHS Senior Living Center at Chenango Memorial Hospital on Sept. 29, 2015. Rosemarie was born November 11, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of John and Anastasia Bubencik. She was an avid sports fan. Her favorite teams included the Hoyas of Georgetown and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. She was a long time member of the I.B.E.W. union. She loved playing tennis and bowling. When not watching or playing sports she spent many..

Gerald (gerry) Davis

Published on: Friday, October 2, 2015
GERALD (GERRY) DAVIS NORWICH – Gerald (Gerry) Davis, 88, of Norwich and most recently a resident of the New York State Veterans Home passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Veterans Home. Gerry was born on September 14, 1927 in Norwich the son of Raymond and Gladys Crandall Davis. He grew up in Norwich where he attended and graduated from the Norwich High School. Following his education Gerry enlisted in the United States Army serving in Alaska. Returning home he furthered his education by attending Hartwic..

Anthony “tony” Caezza

Published on: Thursday, October 1, 2015
ANTHONY CAEZZA NORWICH – Anthony “Tony” Caezza, 86, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. Born in Norwich on August 9, 1929, Tony was the son of George B. and Catherine M. (Natoli) Caezza. He graduated from St. Paul’s School, where he was in charge of the crossing guards and Norwich High School in 1948 before attending St. Bonaventure University and eventually receiving his Associates Degree from Mohawk Valley College in 1951. Tony served during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Marin..