Alan Schook
Published on: Friday, November 29, 2013
Alan P. Schook, 63, of Boos-Law Rd., passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.
He was born July 26, 1950 in Brooklyn, a son of Adolph and Madelyn Wilson Schook and was a graduate of Levittown, NY schools. On October 26, 1971, Alan married Debra L. Robertson in Shirley, NY. They resided in Walton before moving to Smyrna in 1993. Alan was a chef at several diners and restaurants until he retired. He had also been an auto mechanic at one time. He and Debra were foster parents for many years.
Alan wa..
Reva Sadler
Published on: Friday, November 29, 2013
Reva May (Walker) Sadler, 85, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2013 with her loving family at her side. Reva, affectionately known as “Gram” and “Aunt Re” was born in Greene, NY on December 10, 1927, a daughter of the late Florence E. Walker and George D. Walker. Reva was predeceased by her sons, Daniel E. Hauer and Edson G. Hauer II: a grandson, Christopher E. Hauer, and three siblings, brother, Jesse R. Walker, sister, Doris A. Walker, and sister Pauline E. “Betty” Walker.
Reva was a native of Chenango County and a gradua..
Richard Adams
Published on: Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Richard E. (Rick) (Butch) Adams, 74, a life long resident of the Plymouth area, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, Nov 24, 2013, at his home.
Rick was born in South Plymouth on Aug. 2, 1939 the son of Nelson and Beulah Pinney Adams. He was a graduate of the Norwich High School and soon thereafter entered the United States Air Force serving his country from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1963. Returning home, he gained employment with Victory Markets where he worked for 24 years. At this point, Rick decided to attend BOCES and ..
Daniel Reimers
Published on: Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Daniel Reimers, 45, of South New Berlin, originally from Fanwood, New Jersey died unexpectedly on November 7, 2013.
He was born December 17, 1967 in Pincher Creek, Alberta the son of John and Barbara Reimers of Bethlehem, PA.
Daniel attended school at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in Scotch Plains, NJ. He was a very warm and kindhearted individual who enjoyed building models, fishing, baseball card collections and drawing. Danny was also an avid swimmer.
He is survived by: his mother, Barbara Reimers, Bethlehem, PA; sister, Stephani..
Andrew A. Pickerd
Published on: Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Andrew A. Pickerd, 53, of the Town of Columbus, NY passed away on November 23, 2013 in Providence, RI.
He was born on October 13, 1960 in Cortland, NY the son of Raiford & Janet (Truman) Pickerd. His childhood was spent in the Newport and Smyrna NY. He attended West Canada Valley Central School and was a 1980 graduate of Sherburne High School.
Andrew was a crew chief and heavy equipment operator for Paragon Environmental Construction LLC.
On February 8, 1986 he married Barbara Anderson who survives him.
He is also survived by his parents..
Charles J. Salerno
Published on: Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Charles J. Salerno, 70, of Norwich, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY where he lived before moving to Norwich, NY in 1987.
Charles retired as an adjuster for New York Central Mutual Insurance Co, Inc. in Sherburne, NY after 18 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marianne La Rosa Salerno; his children – son Christopher ..
Dorothy Deirdre O’connor Wood
Published on: Monday, November 25, 2013
Dorothy Deirdre O’Connor Wood died suddenly Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Syracuse, New York. Dorothy lived for many years with her family in Fayetteville before moving to Jamesville, and then to The Nottingham, following the death of her husband, Harold David Wood, in March, 2012.
Born on December 12, 1921 in Sherburne, New York, Dorothy was the youngest daughter and last surviving child of Edward H. and Katharine A. Daniels O’Connor. Dottie and her 8 siblings enjoyed their busy house, often full to overflowing with family, friends and c..
Bernard F. Finnegan
Published on: Monday, November 25, 2013
Bernard F. Finnegan, 88, of Norwich, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born June 16, 1925 in Wilkes Barre, PA, Bernie was the son of Leo and Mary (Brennan) Finnegan. He graduated from G.A. R. High School in Wilkes Barre and then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1950. Bernie later came to Norwich to visit relatives and decided to stay. He joined the workforce at the former C & U Telephone Company and remained with them for thirty-two years, retiring from Frontier Communic..
John Ecker
Published on: Friday, November 22, 2013
John Levi Ecker, 66, of Greenville, South Carolina and of Norwich passed away November 5, 2013. He leaves two daughters, Mandy Sue Morales and Beth Ann Ecker. Also seven grandchildren and sisters Vicki Coy and Nancy Van Court; brothers Wesley and wife Mary Edwin Ecker, brother George, James Coy, Baille and Matt; niece and nephews Wendy, Paul and Raymond.
John was predeceased by mother Ida and father Wesley, and step-father Waldo Coy.
John was a Vietnam veteran and worked for the railroad. In his spare time he enjoyed the company of his dau..
Jacqueline (jackie) Sayles
Published on: Thursday, November 21, 2013
Jacqueline (Jackie) Sayles, 34, of East Pharsalia passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Jackie was born in Norwich on Aug. 8, 1979 the daughter of Carol Parker Sayles and Martin Sayles. She had lived her entire life in the area and was a 1998 graduate of the Norwich High School. During her high school years Jackie was very much about volleyball where she was a member of the school’s volleyball team. Any of her classmates or teammates could always tell she was around by her cackle when she laughe..
Stacie Kelly
Published on: Thursday, November 21, 2013
On Nov. 18, 2013, Stacie Snow Kelly of Norwich lost her long fight with leukemia.
Born on March 20, 1958 here in Norwich, Stacie was the daughter of Wesley and Lorna Tillapaugh Snow. She attended school in Norwich until 1969 when her family moved to New Berlin where she graduated from the New Berlin High School in 1977. It was there that Stacie met and later married Chuck Kelly in 1984, her husband of 29 years. That same year they bought their one and only home here in Norwich where the family still resides today.
Stacie worked for a brief pe..
Kyle Church
Published on: Thursday, November 21, 2013
Kyle R. Church, 25, of Morrisville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2013.
He was born June 7, 1988 in Norwich, a son of Richard L. and Laurie A. Bishop Church. Kyle attended Morrisville-Eaton Central School. He served in the U.S. Army where he received the national Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. He loved his guitar and music, learning to play at an early age from his father and Uncle Al. Kyle always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone. He was ded..
David Koterba
Published on: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
David Koterba, 77, of Norwich, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 17, 2013, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City following a brief illness.
Dave was born Sept. 25, 1936 in Patterson, NJ the son of John and Anna Koterba. He was a graduate of the East Orange High School and furthered his education by attending Fairleigh-Dickinson University where he earned his engineering degree. On Dec. 9, 1961 in Ridgewood, NJ he married Joyce Rouwendal who survives.
Dave moved with his family to the No..
Sarah Jensen
Published on: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Sarah Jensen, 94, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Sarah was born on the family farm in the Town of Kortright on June 13, 1919 the daughter of Roman and Amelia Lisiesky. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class in Bloomville, NY On June 25, 1938 in South Kortright she married Robert Hans Jensen who passed away Dec. 6, 1980. In 1958 Sarah moved with her family to the Norwich area where they made their home for many years.
Sarah was a very gifted and multi talented individual in the ..
Robert Griffin
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Robert Michael Griffin, 89, of Merritt Island, FL and formerly of Norwich, NY, lost his courageous battle against cancer on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. As a devoted and highly respected father, husband, and physician, Bob lived in service of others, offering acts of kindness, humility, and love to those around him. Born on May 11, 1924 to Helena Mulligan Griffin and Michael Eugene Griffin, as the youngest of three children, Bob’s greatest joys included family, his faith, friendship, serving his community, and spending summers in Enfield, ..
Walter Wrzesinski
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
WALTER F. WRZESINSKI
NORWICH – Walter F. Wrzesinski of Norwich and a resident of Otsego Manor of Cooperstown for several years, passed away Sat., Nov. 16, 2013 in the Bassett Health Care of Cooperstown.
Walter was born in Schenectady, NY the son of Stephen and Helen Wrzesinski. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School as well as Union College where he earned his Pharmacy Degree.
A resident of the Norwich area for 37 years, Walter had been emplyed by the NYS Veterans Home as a Pharmacist. He had suffered from multiple sclerosis for..
David Manzer
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
David L. Manzer, 74, a life long resident of the Norwich and Oxford area, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2013, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Dave was born in Oxford on Feb. 4, 1939 the son of Oliver and Jean Onyan Manzer. He was a graduate of the Oxford High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. In his ealry working years, Dave worked for a brief period of time for the FBI and NYSEG. He then gained employment with Norwich-Eaton where he worked for 31 years retiring in 1989 as Manager of Professional Services ..
Betty Blakeslee
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Betty M. Blakeslee, 87, passed away on Monday November 18, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Nursing Home, Norwich. She was born in Coventry, daughter of the late Arthur and Della Blakeslee, and she was also predeceased by a sister, Winnie Eaton. Betty is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Douglas Kenyon; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Beverly Blakeslee;’ three grandchildren, Brett and Reid Blakeslee, Shawna Kenyon; and nieces and nephews. Betty worked as an aide at Taylor Nursing Home in Greene and at Bida Home, Oxford. She enjoye..
Russell Frew
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Russell B. Frew, 59, of Norwich and formerly of Sherburne, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Russell was born in Oneonta on May 21, 1954 the son of James and Virginia Nachen Frew. He spent the early years of his life in the Oneonta and Morris area and was a 1973 graduate of the Sherburne High School. While in the Sherburne and Norwich areas he had been employed by the Ballie Lumber Co.
Russell is survived by his son Alexander Frew of West Winfield, Sabrina Wagoner of Hilton, NY, his sister Carolyn Smith and ..
James H. Mullenax, Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
James H. Mullenax, Jr., 46, of Harris Rd., passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2013 at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse.
He was born September 9, 1967 in Norwich, a son of James H., Sr. and Geneva Muller Mullenax and was a graduate of Hamilton High School. Jim was a groundskeeper at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, and had also been a farmer at one time. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and horses.
Surviving are his wife, Dawn L. Guernsey; his parents, Geneva and Robert Schultz of Earlville; his children, Matthew J..
Joan A. Keefe
Published on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
oan A. (Walker) Keefe, 84, of Deep Spring Rd., passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
She was born April 5, 1929 in Pontiac, MI, a daughter of Edwin W. and Virginia Arnold Walker. During her childhood, Joan resided in several locations including Dearborn, Michigan, Kenmore, NY and Manhassett, Long Island before finally settling in Earville NY. She was a 1947 graduate of the Earlville High School and continued her education at the Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY, graduating in 1951 with a B.S. Degree in Musi..
Phyllis H. Zieno
Published on: Monday, November 18, 2013
Phyllis H. Zieno, 85, of Grove Avenue, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born in Afton on December 5, 1927, Phyllis was the daughter of Frederick and Adeline (Walker) Holdrege. She graduated from Afton High School, then worked for the Norwich Knitting Mill. Phyllis later worked at GLA, and prior to her retirement in 1990, worked for NBT Bank for 25 years.
Phyllis was a very active member of St. Bartholomew’s Church, and was a member of the Ave Maria Guild, the Lioness Clu..
Betty Ann Tollefsen Day
Published on: Friday, November 15, 2013
Betty Ann Tollefsen Day, 77, went to share eternity with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on October 30, 2013, surrounded by family and friends at her daughter’s home in Spring, Texas. She was born on July 15, 1936 in Jefferson, New York to Halvor and Marie Tollefsen, who predeceased her.
Betty is survived by her husband, love, and best friend of 56 years, The Rev. William L. Day, their children and spouses, and grandchildren: Mark Emerson Day (Deana), Christopher and Patrick; and Katherine Marie Day Turner (James), Jessica and James; as..
Doris Hoffman
Published on: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
DORIS HOFFMAN
NORWICH – Doris K. Hoffman, 95, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital where she received wonderful and compassionate care.
Born February 2, 1918 in Lewistown, PA, Doris was the daughter of John and Mary (Odenkirk) Moore. She spent her early years in Lewistown and in 1936 married Walter W. Hoffman. Walter died August 8, 1988. Doris devoted her life to her family and was an active member and volunteer at the United Church of Christ..
Robert Gallo, Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
ROBERT GALLO, SR.
Sadly, on Nov. 9, 2013 at 12:05 am we lost our husband, dad, and hero Robert (Bob) Gallo, Sr. after a long tough battle with cancer.
Bob was born on April 3, 1951 in North Bergen, NJ the son of Martin (Sonny) and Margaret Smith Gallo. He made his home in North Bergen where he had worked for the Town of Bergen Highway Dept. as a truck driver. In 1995 he came to the Norwich area where he has made his home ever since. He had been employed for a brief period of time for the Town of Afton Highway Dept.
On Sept. 28, 2013 in..
Cynthia Wade Hathaway
Published on: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
CYNTHIA WADE HATHAWAY
OXFORD – Cynthia F. Wade Hathaway, 54, formerly of Oxford, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 5th at the Hospice of Wake County facility in Raleigh, NC. Cindy was born on January 4, 1959 in Sidney, NY to Milton and Faye (Demeree) Wade.
She is survived by her husband William Hathaway; her sons, Kyle Milton Steele and Kory Mitchell Steele; her grandchildren, Kayleigh Elizabeth Steele and Kaeden William Steele; her mother, Faye M. Wade and John H. Roberts; her brothers and families, ..
Thomas Blaisdell
Published on: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
ILLINOIS – Thomas Blaisdell, formerly of Norwich, was born
June 21, 1959 in Norwich and passed away November 6 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Beloved son of Mary and the late Gideon Blaisdell, he was also cherished by his siblings Dave, Anne, Jeanne and Beth; his brother-in-law Tom; his niece Katie; nephews Bill, Gordy, Tommy and Will; and his Uncle Leo.
Tom attended the Lexington School for the Deaf in New York
City for grade school. He was a graduate of John Hersey High School in Mt. Prospect, IL and Harper College i..
Nancy L. Williams
Published on: Monday, November 11, 2013
NANCY L. WILLIAMS
CHENANGO FORKS – Nancy Louise Williams, 69, of Chenango Forks, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Nancy was born on February 27, 1944, daughter of the late Russell and Daisy (Greengrow) Alcott in Bainbridge. She married David Henry Williams on July 22, 1967 in Bainbridge. For a short time Nancy worked at Champion Products in Norwich and Chenango County Office for the aging. Nancy attended the Berean Bible Church in Greene and loved to spend time with her fam..
Betty Lamb
Published on: Monday, November 11, 2013
Betty Lou (Rose) Lamb, age 78, passed away October 25, 2013. She was born in Edmeston, NY, February 7, 1935.
Betty is survived by her husband, John Lamb, married 60 years; their children and spouses,
Nick and Janice Lamb, Kevin and Terry Lamb, Peggy (Lamb) and Frank Howell; as well as 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren...
Helen Farnsworth
Published on: Sunday, November 10, 2013
Helen L. Farnsworth, 90, of Mechanic Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born in King Ferry, NY on September 1, 1923, Helen was the daughter of Burdette C. and Grace (Nicholas) Streeter. She graduated from King Ferry High School with the Class of 1941. She worked as a sales clerk and office employee in Syracuse and had also worked in several department stores across the country. Helen was also a dedicated nurse’s aide, working in hospitals in both Auburn, NY and Nor..
Charles Race
Published on: Saturday, November 9, 2013
Charles K. Race, 72 of Oxford passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2013. He was born on January 1, 1941 in Norwich a son of the late C. Kenneth and Florence (Simonelli) Race. On August 24, 1973 he married N. Dawn Cleveland, who survives.
Besides his wife, Dawn, he is survived by his daughter and son in law, Andrea and Joel Douglass and their daughter Vera of Groveland, MA; his sister Sandra Hawley of Little River, SC; his brother and sister in law, William and Beverly Race of Little River, SC. Several nephews and a niece also s..
Laurence Piper
Published on: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Laurence E. Piper, 87, a Norwich resident since 1952, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 28, 1926, Larry was the son of Laurence E. Piper, Sr. and Louise Blanchard Piper. He attended Springfield High School. Before finishing high school he enlisted during World War II with the United States Coast Guard. After his stint in the service he enrolled at the Rochester Institute of Technology and received his Associates Degree in photography.
On August 6, 1..
Donna Lee Schoonmaker
Published on: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Donna Lee Schoonmaker, 77, of Madison Lane, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at her home.
She was born March 21, 1936 in Long Beach, CA, a daughter of Howard and Dorothy Brown McNeill. She was a graduate of Orange Union High School and the Art Center School in CA with a degree in advertising and fashion illustration. She had worked in advertising as a layout artist for Weatherwax and Spurgeon in Los Angeles, The Boston Store in Utica, and then the Evening Sun and Pennysaver in Norwich until her retirement. Donna was a gifted artist who m..
Jane White
Published on: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Jane S. (Brown) White, 83, formerly of McDonough, NY, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the NYS Veteran’s Home at Oxford.
A lifelong resident of this area, Jane was born in Pitcher, NY on September 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Earle and Verna Doupe Brown.
She is survived by her children, Judy Frycek of Horseheads, Joseph (Bernice) White of Pitcher, Rodney (Robin) White of Norwich, and Valerie (Troy) Miller of Pennsylvania. She also leaves behind her brothers, Paul David Brown of Cortland, Anthony Brown of Norwich, and Ronnie B..
Roselynne Baker
Published on: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Roselynne Adams Baker of Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at her home.
Roselynne was born in Norwich on January 5, 1955 the daughter of the late Fred and Ruby Adams. She graduated from the Norwich High School in 1973.
On March 18, 1977 in Norwich, she married the love of her life and best friend, Gary Baker who survvies. Besides her husband Gary, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Heather and Joe Manley of Liverpool, her son Richard Baker and Anne of Sidney, her sisters and their husbands Sue and Bruce Mi..
Fay H. Saber
Published on: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Fay Helen Saber, née Owens, 81, of Stone House Rd. passed away Saturday afternoon November 2, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Fay was born in Canajoharie, New York on April 25, 1932, a daughter of Leslie and Clara Smith Owens, and graduated from Madison High School. On February 27, 1954 she married John A. Saber in St Malachy’s Catholic Church in Sherburne.
Fay worked for a time at the TACO plant, then in the family business, Saber’s Market, and finally at home raising three children. Fay, first and foremost w..
Charles Bailey
Published on: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Charles H. Bailey, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Chuck was born in Gouveneur, NY on Feb. 21,1931, the son of Harold and Celia Rice Bailey. At the early age of 11 months he came with his family to the Sherburne area where his parents purchased a farm on the Shawler Brook Road. He was a graduate of the Norwich High School where he was an excellent athlete. Chuck was a member of the 1949 undefeated football team which was under the command of Coach Kurt Beyer, a star on the school’s track te..
Hoyt Adsit
Published on: Monday, November 4, 2013
Hoyt F. Adsit, Sr., 89, of Sherburne passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Hoyt was born in North Norwich on April 4, 1924 the son of Leland and Marjorie Lucas Adsit. He grew up in the No. Norwich and Sherburne area and was a 1942 graduate of the Sherburne High School. During his high school years, Hoyt played basketball, was a member of the school band where he played the sousaphone and football where he was a member of the 1940 undefeated team. In Jan. of 1942, Hoyt entered the United States Army. He ser..
Jane White
Published on: Monday, November 4, 2013
Jane S. (Brown) White, 83, formerly of McDonough, passed away on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford.
A lifelong resident of this area, Jane was born in Pitcher on Sept. 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Earle and Verna Doupe Brown.
She is survived by her children, Judy Frycek of Horseheads, Joseph (Bernice) White of Pitcher, Rodney (Robin) White of Norwich, and Valerie (Troy) Miller of Pennsylvania. She also leaves behind her brothers, Paul David Brown of Cortland, Anthony Brown of Norwich, and Ronnie Brown of Cincinnatus..
Theresa Palamaro
Published on: Friday, November 1, 2013
Theresa Palamaro, 83, formerly of Norwich, and more recently of East Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Born November 18, 1929 in Carbondale, PA, Theresa was the daughter of John and Nellie (Vitkus) Plosky. She worked at Bendix (Amphenol Corp) in Sydney, NY prior to retiring from the company. Theresa’s husband, Peter, with whom she was married for 59 years, passed away on July 7, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Kilmer of Myrtle Beach, SC; a grandd..