Mary Louise Turner
Published on: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
EARLVILLE –  Mary Louise Turner, 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 25, 2016 after a fall and brief illness.
Mary was born in Earlville on April 9, 1929, the daughter of Merton and Kathleen Jenne. She was one of eight children. She graduated from Earlville High School and married Donald R. Turner of Sherburne on May 25, 1951. Together they bought a farm and devoted their lives to running it successfully and raising their family. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and an active, loving grandmother and gr..
Michelle Lee Barber
Published on: Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Mrs. Michelle Lee “Micky” Barber, 66, of Cortland Street, Marathon, New York died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at her home, with her family by her side.
Born on November 24, 1950 in Norwich, NY, she was the daughter of Charles William Reihl and Ida Mae Handy Reihl. She was a graduate of Norwich High School, Class of 1968. She had been a resident of Marathon since 1975.
Mrs. Barber worked for the Village of Marathon as Secretary for many years as well as working for the former Peter Pumpkin in Marathon, Shoe Factory in Norwich, and Cresc..
Timothy M. Ryan
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
Timothy M. Ryan, Sr., 64, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, November 25, 2016.
Tim was born at Chenango Memorial Hospital on February 15, 1952 to the late Richard A. Ryan and Patricia Manley Ryan. A lifelong resident of Norwich, Tim attended St. Paul’s Parochial School and Norwich High School, graduating from the latter in 1970. He lettered in track while excelling in the pole vault, and starred on the football (starting quarterback) and wrestling (133 lb. weight class) teams.
While sports were important, music ..
Vera A. Smith
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
Vera A. Smith, 91, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility in Norwich, NY.
Vera was born November 23, 1925, in Irvona, PA, to Irvin and Loraine Hazelton. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Wilbert E. Smith, and a daughter Margaret L. Musso, of Bath, NY.
Vera lived with her family in Irvona until 1962 when they moved to Bath, NY. In Pennsylvania she worked as a phone operator. In Bath she made many friends through her involvement in her church, square dancing..
Brian E. Barre
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
Brian E. Barre, 73, formerly of Norwich and most recently of Manlius, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital of Syracuse.
Brian was born on February 8, 1943 in Afton, NY the son of Hollis and Isabel (Yenalitis) Barre. Spending the early years of his life in Afton, Brian worked on his uncle’s farm and attended school in Afton. He subsequently moved to Madison where he attended and graduated from the Madison school. Brian made his home in Norwich for many years and was employed by P&G from whi..
Theodore J. Lashway, Jr.
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
Theodore J. Lashway, Jr., 84, a resident of the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford for the past several years passed away Thursday morning, November 24, 2016, at the Veterans Home.
Ted was born in Coventry on December 20, 1931 the son of Theodore & Yvonne (Dominick) Lashway. He attended school in Bainbridge and shortly after his graduation entered the United States Air Force. Ted made the Air Force his career earning the rank of Master Sgt. E7 and was stationed in Germany. He reenlisted for a second time serving as a mail carrier in the Un..
​wilma F. Voss
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
​Wilma F. Voss, 94, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Wilma is survived by his son, Elwyn, several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
To honor Wilma's wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Izora M. Winton
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
SHERBURNE: Izora M. Winton, 94, of Sherburne, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
She was born June 17, 1922 in Sherburne, a daughter of Harold and Clara Wickham Collins and received her education in local schools. Izora had been married to Byron A. Winton for 61 years until he predeceased her. Mrs. Winton had worked for Chesebrough Ponds, the Utica Knitting Mill, and then T.A.C.O. in Sherburne until her retirement. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Tiandara Chapter #631 of Sherb..
Lula (gantt) Rucker
Published on: Monday, November 28, 2016
Lula (Gantt) Rucker passed away on 11/19/16, at the age of 97, at the Southland Nursing Home in Dublin, GA/ Miss Rucker had lived in Norwich, NY for more than 70 years, most of those years at 31 Eaton Avenue. Upon coming to Norwich, Lula worked for Dr. Martin Jacobi, Chenango Memorial Hospital, the Elk's Club, and retired from the New York State Correctional Facility, Camp Pharsalia as a Food Service Supervisor.
Miss Rucker is survived by six children: Jennifer Reed, Sharon Gonzalas, James Brian Gantt, Mary Jean Gantt, David Gantt, and Deborah..
Pamela Rappleyea Vredenburgh
Published on: Friday, November 25, 2016
Pamela Rappleyea Vredenburgh, of Chenango Forks, NY, passed away peacefully Monday, November 21, 2016 after a brief illness at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, and with family by her side.
Pam was born on February 17, 1958, in Norwich, NY, and spent most of her childhood there. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1975. Pam continued her studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, receiving a Bachelor of Science in 1979. She subsequently earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University. After graduati..
Ruthella W. (white) Oros
Published on: Friday, November 25, 2016
Ruthella W. (White) Oros, 88, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
Born in Cortland, NY, on August 31, 1928, Ruthella was the daughter of the late Leon and Aleta Gates White. A lifetime resident of the area, she was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cincinnatus and a strong supporter of their bell choir. She retired from Otselic Valley Central School in Georgetown after serving 20 years as the school nurse. Prior to that, she was employed on the surgical floor of Cortland Regional Medical Cente..
Rosalind T. Kupris
Published on: Friday, November 25, 2016
Rosalind T. Kupris (nee Boothby) passed away at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, November 17th surrounded by a loving family. She was born in Buffalo, NY, September 14th 1941, to Rosella (Marie) Goodsell and Charles Boothby and was raised Roman Catholic. Her younger years were spent on Grand Island where she learned how to swim in the Niagara River. She went to school in Towanda and after graduating married Louis A. Kupris Jr. They had three children and were predeceased by their first child Camille Rose Kupris and her granddaughter Hannah ..
Douglas Gary Smith
Published on: Friday, November 25, 2016
Douglas Gary Smith, 66, of Oley, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 7, 2016 in Reading, PA due to cardiac arrest.
Doug was born February 16, 1950 in Norwich, NY to his parents Herman L. Smith and Mildred M. Barnhart. He was the youngest of eight children.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Glady M. Smith Deady in 2004 and his brothers Robert L. Smith in 2008 and Richard E. Smith in 2015.
Doug is survived by his sons David M. Smith of Florida, Joseph Smith of Bechtelsville, PA and his daughters Abigail S..
Laurie A. Riley Burdick
Published on: Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Laurie A. Riley Burdick, 68 of Oxford, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. Laurie was born on February 4, 1948, daughter of the late Richard and Helena (Cardner) Riley. She graduated from South New Berlin School in 1966.
Laurie is remembered as a very caring and loving person. She is known for her infectious laugh and her big hugs and smiles.
Laurie is survived by her loving husband, LeRoy Burdick of Oxford. She is also survived by her son, Craig Burdick of Norwich, her daughter Wendy (Burdick) MacIntosh and her husband Thomas of Southw..
Sandra Su Howard
Published on: Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Sandra Su Howard, 62 of Oxford passed away on November 22, 2016 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1954 in Norwich a daughter of the late Charles and Ida Mae “Toots” (Handy) Reihl. On October 16, 1971, she married Richard K. Howard, Sr., who survives.
Besides her husband of 45 years, Richard, she is survived by her; son and daughter in law, Richard and Crissy (Ross) Howard, Jr.; her daughter and son in law, Krissy and Bill Christian; grandchildren, Emily, Josh, Erin and Justin; her siblings, Carol Nichols,..
Virginia Arlene Weaver
Published on: Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Virginia Arlene Weaver, 86 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born on August 5, 1930 in Oneonta, NY the daughter of Edward John & Amy Ethel Bugbee. Her childhood was spent in the Oneonta & Laurens NY areas. She attended Oneonta School. She was employed as a nurse aid at Chase Nursing Home for 15 years and later worked for Quality Care Home Care as a private duty aid taking care of people in their homes.
In 1979 she joined the South New Berl..
Lawrence H. Brill
Published on: Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Lawrence H. Brill, 83 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away on November 21, 2016 at the home of his son, surrounded by his family.
Lawrence was born on February 28, 1933 in Honesdale, PA the son of Walter & Blanche (Bates) Brill. His childhood was spent in the Honesdale area where he attended Honesdale High School. On February 27, 1954 he married Irene Crockenberg, his spouse of 61 years.
He served in the US Army from 1950-1953and later, was a truck driver, owning and operating his own rig. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church..
Alma Biviano Tillapaugh Vanwieren
Published on: Tuesday, November 22, 2016
NORWICH – Alma Biviano Tillapaugh VanWieren passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at the age of 84.
Alma was born in Oxford to Fitzhugh Christian and Mary Davis on April 13, 1932.
She was a graduate of the Oxford Class of 1949.
Following high school, she spent three years working as a secretary at Smith Ford in Norwich.
Alma happily and proudly raised six children, five sons and a daughter.
Her love of people and her social nature led her to begin a career as a waitress at Taylor’s Country Hou..
Mildred F. Cooper
Published on: Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Mildred F. Cooper, 89 of Norwich, formerly of Whitney Point passed away on November 19, 2016 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 12, 1927 in Castle Creek a daughter of the late Victor and Mildred (Turner) Foster.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Carol and Harry Armondi; her grandchildren, Dawn Armondi of Oxford and Theresa Armondi and Mike Rounds of Castle Creek; her great grandchildren, Amber Davis and Keegan Kerr of Norwich, Austin Davis of Binghamton, Kamrie Davis and Adam Clark of Oxford, and Joshua ..
Alma Biviano Tillapaugh Vanwieren
Published on: Monday, November 21, 2016
Alma Biviano Tillapaugh VanWieren, 84, Norwich, passed away with her family by her side Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
Friends and family may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home in Norwich.
A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition of The Evening Sun...
M. Susan English
Published on: Monday, November 21, 2016
M. Susan English, 89 of Greene passed away on November 15, 2016 at Hilltop Nursing Home. She was born on March 15, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Harry and Ida May (Sigafoos) Foulk. On November 23, 1952, she married Paul English, who predeceased her on November 22, 2014.
She is survived by her children, Paula Williams of Oxford, Jonathan and Kathleen English of Piffard, Karen and Thomas Zabadal of St. Joseph, Michigan, Christopher and JoAnn English of Greene; 11 grandchildren, Sarah and Matt Leach, Luke and Ashley Williams, ..
Joanne F. Clark
Published on: Monday, November 21, 2016
HAMILTON – Joanne F. Clark, 75, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton surrounded by many of her family.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11am Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from St. Malachy's Church, East State St. Sherburne. The rosary will be recited at 10:30 am in church prior to the Mass.
Interment will be in St. Malachy's Cemetery at a later date.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Sherburne Food Pantry c/o St. Mala..
Grace A. Ross
Published on: Monday, November 21, 2016
Grace A. Ross, 82 of Oxford passed away on November 17, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton. She was born on November 16, 2016 in Oxford a daughter of the late Leon and Viola (Whittaker) Simson. On July 3, 1957, she married Donald (Popeye) Ross, who predeceased her on October 10, 2013.
She is survived by her son Timothy Ross and Mary Olmstead; her daughter Peggy Sue and John Carhart; her grandchildren, Andrew and Nicky Head, Rebecca and Joe Barrows, Jennifer Brooks, Matthew Ross and Timothy Ross; her great grandchildren, Jasmine Br..
Mildred F. Cooper
Published on: Monday, November 21, 2016
Mildred F. Cooper, 89 of Norwich, formerly of Whitney Point passed away on November 19, 2016 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 12, 1927 in Castle Creek a daughter of the late Victor and Mildred (Turner) Foster.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Carol and Harry Armondi; her grandchildren, Dawn Armondi of Oxford and Theresa Armondi and Mike Rounds of Castle Creek; her grandchildren, Amber David and Keegan Kerr of Norwich, Austin Davis of Binghamton, Kamrie Davis and Adam Clark of Oxford, and Joshua Cashma..
Robert E. Monaghan, Jr.
Published on: Monday, November 21, 2016
ALBANY – Robert E. Monaghan, Jr., 79, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home.
Born and educated in Childs, PA he was the son of the late Robert E. and Catherine (Krouse) Monaghan, Sr. Mr. Monaghan retired as the speech writer for the Commissioner of the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles after many years of state service. He loved to travel the world and was fluent in many languages.
Survivors include his son, Robert E. (Lorra) Monaghan, III; grandchildren, Meghan and Cody; his siblings, Thomas (JoAnn) Monaghan, Peg Rotundo, Florence (Rod) C..
Ellen Marie (brookins) Adams
Published on: Friday, November 18, 2016
Ellen Marie (Brookins) Adams went Home to be with the Lord Monday evening due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on September 27, 1942 to Louis L. Brookins and Ellen Marie Albright, her childhood was spent growing up in Norwich, NY. She attended school in Norwich, playing her trumpet and marching in the band. During high school, she found her passion while taking business courses. She could take shorthand at 110 wpm and loved typing. In the spring of her senior year in high school, Ellen took a civil service exam which landed h..
June Horton Tuttle
Published on: Friday, November 18, 2016
June Horton Tuttle passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2016. June was born on June 26, 1939 to Kenneth and Mary (Payson) Whaley in Norwich, NY. She was a lifelong resident of North Norwich where she raised her six children. June thoroughly enjoyed gardening, farming and baking as well as volunteering at the Chenango County Historical Society, the Paperback Exchange at the Chenango County Museum and researching family genealogy. Her professional career included Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Chenango Memorial Hospital, Cornell Mastitis Lab an..
Joanne F. Clark
Published on: Friday, November 18, 2016
HAMILTON: Joanne F. Clark, 75, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton surrounded by many of her family.
She was born September 13, 1941 in Buffalo, NY the eldest daughter of Frank and Vilma Kujda Owczarzak and was a graduate of Buffalo Catholic schools. On July 27, 1982, Joanne married Jerry K. Clark in McKinney, TX. She was as an amazing homemaker, wife and mother as anyone could possibly be. To help her daughter attend college she sold real estate part time.
Joanne was a communicant o..
Alfio Cardillo
Published on: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Alfio Cardillo began his new life on Friday, November 11, 2016, with his loving family at his side – at home.
A longtime resident and fixture of the Norwich community, Alfio was born in New York City on September 21, 1924, the son of Giuseppe and Maria (Cali) Cardillo. Giuseppe and Maria returned to Sicily shortly after, where Alfio and his sisters Rosaria (Sarah) and later, Maria, grew and lived in the town of Fieumefreddo near the sea, near Giuseppe’s lemon and fig orchards, near the base of Taormina, and with Mt. Etna in the backdrop. ..
M. Susan English
Published on: Thursday, November 17, 2016
M. Susan English, 89 of Greene passed away on November 15, 2016 at Hilltop Nursing Home. She was born on March 15, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Harry and Ida May (Sigafoos) Foulk. On November 23, 1952, she married Paul English, who predeceased her on November 22, 2014.
She is survived by her children, Paula Williams of Oxford, Jonathan and Kathleen English of Piffard, Karen and Thomas Zabadal of St. Joseph, Michigan, Christopher and JoAnn English of Greene; 11 grandchildren, Sarah and Matt Leach, Luke and Ashley Williams, ..
Richard L. Fuller
Published on: Thursday, November 17, 2016
SHERBURNE: Richard L. Fuller, 67, of Classic St., passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.
He was born March 28, 1949 in Springfield, NY a son of Norman J., Sr. and Hannah Crandall Fuller. On August 7, 1971, Richard married Lillian Barriger in Bouckville, NY. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Richard’s favorite times were spent with his family. He was a dairy farmer until retiring. He was a member of the Smyrna Fire Department. He was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving..
Wanda J. Darling
Published on: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Wanda J. Darling, 85, most recently of Mountain Top, PA and formerly of Norwich, passed away Monday evening, November 14, in Mountain Top.
Calling hours for Wanda will be held on Saturday, December 17, from 1-3 pm at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
A complete obituary for Wanda will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Ellen B. Adams
Published on: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Ellen B. Adams, 74, most recently of Fulton, NY and a former longtime resident of Plymouth, passed away Monday evening, November 14, 2016, in Fulton.
Funeral services for Ellen will be held on Tuesday, November 22, at Noon from the Calvary Baptist Church of Norwich. The Rev. Brian Conover, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the South Plymouth Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Calvary Baptist Church on Tuesday from 10-12.
A complete obituary for Ellen will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Alfio Cardillo
Published on: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Alfio Cardillo began his new life on Friday, November 11, 2016, with his loving family at his side – at home.
A longtime resident and fixture of the Norwich community, Alfio was born in New York City on September 21, 1924, the son of Giuseppe and Maria (Cali) Cardillo. Giuseppe and Maria returned to Sicily shortly after, where Alfio and his sisters Rosaria (Sarah) and later, Maria, grew and lived in the town of Fieumefreddo near the sea, near Giuseppe’s lemon and fig orchards, near the base of Taormina, and with Mt. Etna in the backdrop. ..
Warren Irvin Park (pee Wee)
Published on: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Warren Irvin Park (Pee Wee), 76, of Vinton VA, formerly of Sherburne NY went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2016 at home with his family by his side.
Warren Park was born on October 10, 1940. The son of Howard T. and Doris (Stewart) Park. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and an infant son, Jeffrey.
Warren is survived by his best friend and beloved dog Midge, his wife, Patricia Park; his sons, Wayne R, Brian A and their mother, Sue Whitney; his brother, Nelson and wife, Linda; his 3 stepsons, Dou..
Virginia Arlene Weaver
Published on: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Virginia Arlene Weaver, 86 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born on August 5, 1930 in Oneonta, NY the daughter of Edward John & Amy Ethel Bugbee. Her childhood was spent in the Oneonta & Laurens NY areas. She attended Oneonta School. She was employed as a nurse aid at Chase Nursing Home for 15 years and later worked for Quality Care Home Care as a private duty aid taking care of people in their homes.
In 1979 she joined the South New Berl..
Stephen Louis Iacampo
Published on: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
New Berlin—Stephen Louis Iacampo, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 14, 2016 due to an accident while working on his property.
Steve was born on September 12, 1950, son of the late Louis and Corrine (LaPort) Iacampo in Providence, Rhode Island.
In his younger years, Steve enjoyed playing ice hockey, which he continued to do well into adulthood. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved to hunt. He traveled to various destinations to hunt exotic animals, including caribou and wild boar. He also attended an annual bear ..
Barbara Ann Rivas
Published on: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Barbara Ann Rivas, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.
Born June 2, 1935, in Jersey City, NJ, Barbara was the daughter of Elizabeth Lynn Novak and George Schaefer Sr. She spent her childhood in Jersey City, then Columbus, NY, and graduated from New Berlin High School in 1953.
After graduating, Barbara enlisted in the United State Navy, and served the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during the Korean War. On May 21, 1955, in Newark, NJ, she married U.S. Navy Corpsman Joaq..
Rhonda Lee Cross
Published on: Friday, November 11, 2016
Rhonda Lee Cross, 53, of New Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Mary Imogene Hospital in Cooperstown, New York.
Born on January 27, 1963, in Sidney, New York, Rhonda was the daughter of John and Darlene Cross.
Rhonda spent her childhood in the New Berlin area with her family, friends, neighbors and classmates. Most of her adult life she called Upstate New York her home. She also lived in Texas and West Virginia. She was a dedicated care provider, caring for patients in nursing homes and in home care. Recently calling ..
Kelly Ann Guinto
Published on: Friday, November 11, 2016
Kelly Ann Guinto, 48, of Norwich, more recently Boonville, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kelly was born in Wichita Falls, TX and spent most of her life in Norwich, where she raised her four children. Kelly had a spirit that couldn’t be tamed. If you didn’t want to hear the truth, then you shouldn’t have asked. In 2013, she met Keith, her soulmate, the man who has loved her through it all. On October 29, 2016, surrounded by family and friends, they were married. Their smiles could be see..
Susan (brown) Lewis
Published on: Friday, November 11, 2016
Susan (Brown) Lewis of Greene passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. She died as she lived her life, gently and without complaint. Susan’s caring could radiate in trying times. She lifted her visiting friends and family with humor and levity making the pain of her own passing gentler on those who cared.
In her final weeks she was affected deeply with the show of support by our community and by her closest friends and coworkers at Lourdes. Susan’s compassion and sense of giving was not limited by her will, but only by the hours of the day..
Pastor Ernest Elwood Clemens
Published on: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Pastor Ernest Elwood Clemens, 92 yrs. old of West Edmeston, NY passed away on November 9, 2016 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.
Ernie was born on September 22, 1924 in South Ilion, NY the son of Roy William & Sarah Ruth (Alvord) Clemens. His childhood was spent in the North Brookfield area. He attended Waterville Central School & Cole Hill North Brookfield. He was a graduate of Buffalo Bible Institute (now Houghton).
On January 18, 1949 he married Elrena Pearl (Welch) Clemens who predeceased him on August 12, 2012.
Ernie wa..
Douglas Gary Smith
Published on: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Douglas Gary Smith, 66, of Oley, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 7, 2016 in Reading, PA due to cardiac arrest.
Doug was born February 16, 1950 in Norwich, NY to his parents Herman L. Smith and Mildred M. Barnhart. He was the youngest of eight children.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Glady M. Smith Deady in 2004 and his brothers Robert L. Smith in 2008 and Richard E. Smith in 2015.
Doug is survived by his sons David M. Smith of Florida, Joseph Smith of Bechtelsville, PA and his daughters Abigail Sm..
William Kingman Browne
Published on: Thursday, November 10, 2016
William Kingman Browne, 90, of Prairie Village, KS died at home on October 27, 2016. Bill was born October 13, 1926 in Norwich, NY, the son of Grace (“Sis”) and Perry Browne. He grew up in Norwich and went on to marry Jean Irene Smith, daughter of Gertrude and Edwin P. Smith, of Sherburne, NY, on February 7, 1948.
From Nov 1944 until Sep 1946 Bill served in Europe as a Sergeant in the Army. Following his stint in the service he attended Cornell University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree on Jan 13, 1952.
During the middle pa..
Henrietta E. Thayer
Published on: Thursday, November 10, 2016
NEW BERLIN – Henrietta E. Thayer, 77 of Milford passed away peacefully on Monday November 7, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York.
She was born on May 5, 1939 in the Town of Middlefield, the daughter of J. Andrew and Esther (Moore) Wahl. Henrietta attended and graduated from school in Milford and thereafter attended trade school. On July 19, 1975 she married James S. Thayer. He predeceased her in 2008.
Henrietta worked as a home health aide for the Chenango County Public Health department in Norwich, NY for many years. H..
David A. Burdick
Published on: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
David A. Burdick, Sr., 67, of Hummelstown, PA and formerly of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, November 3, 2016, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Dave was born in Norwich on September 30, 1949 the son of William and Jean (Gardner) Burdick. He spent the early years of his life in Cincinnatus and Norwich and attended school in both of these areas. Following his education he entered the United States Navy serving his country from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1969. Returning to Norwich Dave gained employment with Victory Markets w..
Lorraine M. Warner
Published on: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Lorraine M. Warner, 62, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Upstate Medical University surrounded by friends and family. Lorraine was highly respected by her peers in the local law enforcement community, deeply involved in the safety and wellbeing of those around her, and loved by her family and friends; she will be greatly missed.
Born in Norwich, New York to Lawrence and Marion Warner, Lorraine was a graduate of Norwich High School with the class of 1972. Following high school she started working at Ames Department St..
Mary E. Smith
Published on: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
SHERBURNE: Mary E. (Betty Gebhardt) Smith, passed away at her home on November 4, 2016 after a short illness, with her family at her side.
She was born August 22, 1924 in Manhattan, daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Raggie. After her graduation she moved to Amityville, Long Island. She worked as one of the first “page girls” in the Central Hanover Bank & Trust, since all the young men had enlisted. Betty worked for T.A.C.O. in Sherburne, at the Sherburne school cafeteria, and had a small stationery store called “Gebby’s” for several ye..
Arthur O. Blackman
Published on: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Arthur O. Blackman, 84, of Norwich, passed away on November 4, 2016 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1932. He was one of eleven children of the late William S. and Ceta M. Blackman. Arthur was a life-long resident of the Town of Plymouth and attended the Norwich schools. Arthur served his country in the military during the Korean War achieving the rank of corporal. After his military service, he returned to his hometown and spent his career in the construction business becoming a foreman for Husted Concrete. He enjoyed spending time with..
Jean Lingenfelter
Published on: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Jean Lingenfelter, 86, of Norwich and most recently of West Sand Lake, NY passed away on November 7, 2016. Jean retired from B.F. Goodrich in Norwich in 1996.
Jean was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Alger. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her children John Lingenfelter of Norwich; Linda (David) Boyce of Liberty, NY; Kenneth (Kerri) Alger of Salt Lake City, Utah; Kevin (Sue) Alger of Rome, NY; Kaye (William) Nagel of Warner Robins, GA; and Kim (Shawn) Boulant of West Sand Lake. She is also survived by her five grandc..
Jacqueline M. Sergent
Published on: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Eugene "gene" Patrick Keegan
Published on: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Eugene "Gene" Patrick Keegan, 90, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center. Gene was born March 8, 1926 in Dublin, Ireland to Michael and Elizabeth Keegan. Gene and his family came to the North Side of Syracuse in the fall of 1926 and graduated from St. John the Baptist High School.
Gene served in the U.S. Army. Then he worked in the food and bar business all his life. He worked at the popular Tubbert's Restaurant for several years before opening Gene Keegan's on at the corner of Park and Mary St..
Judy Cooley
Published on: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
When you love someone you freely give them a piece of your heart. So although when my Nana passed away a piece of my heart died with her, a piece of her heart is still and will always be alive in me.
When my grandmother was born Julia H. Houk at home on February 24, 1924 in Edmeston, New York life was no picnic. If there had been a picnic she wouldn't gotten to sit down and enjoy it because as the only daughter she probably had a lot of work to do. Although she was the baby so she was probably doted on by oldest twin brothers Gilbert and Huber..
Mary E. (betty Gebhardt) Smith
Published on: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
SHERBURNE: Mary E. (Betty Gebhardt) Smith, passed away at her home on November 4, 2016 after a short illness, with her family at her side.
She was born August 22, 1924 in Manhattan, daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Raggie. After her graduation she moved to Amityville, Long Island. She worked as one of the first “paper girls” in the Central Hanover Bank & Trust, since all the young men had enlisted. Betty worked for T.A.C.O. in Sherburne, at the Sherburne school cafeteria, and had a small stationery store called “Gebby’s” for several y..
Helen A. Dunckel
Published on: Monday, November 7, 2016
Helen A. Dunckel, 93, of Preston, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Thursday morning, November 3, 2016 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility.
Helen was born August 3, 1923 in Ft. Plain, NY the daughter of Albert J. and Bessie (Fisk) Dygert. She graduated from the Norwich High School in 1939 as class Salutatorian at the age of 15. After graduation she worked at Woolworths Dept. Store and then at NBT for 7 years. At NBT she was the secretary to Bank President Otis A. Thompson and Manager o..
Carol Ann Squires
Published on: Monday, November 7, 2016
Carol Ann Squires, 73, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Valley View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born on January 27, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, Carol was the daughter of E.A. and Alene (Peckham) Smith. Upon graduating from high school, Carol attended Delhi College and received an associate’s degree in food science and nutrition and entered the food service industry in Miami, Florida. She moved back to New York and began her long career with the Chenango Memorial Hospital as the food services manager. She..
Rosemary T. Winter
Published on: Friday, November 4, 2016
Mrs. Rosemary T. Winter of Norwich, NY died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was 86.
She was born July 31, 1930 in Long Island, NY the daughter of the late Martin Lang and the late Josephine Reinhardt Lang.
Rosemary was married for 58 years to Charles Richard Winter prior to his death on December 11, 2005.
She worked as a Secretary for the Dept. of Public Works in Monticello, NY and earlier in life she worked for the Phone Company and Saint James Nursing Home.
Rosemary was a member of Norwich YMCA and Sai..
Norman Wightman
Published on: Thursday, November 3, 2016
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Norman Wightman, 88, of South New Berlin, died October 23, 2016 at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton after a short illness.
Born March 30, 198, in the Town of New Berlin, was the son of Jay Morris Wightman and Helen Christman, who predeceased him.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in South New Berlin, NY.
He was employed by Triple A Southern California Auto Club where he was a supervisor for 26 years. He went to Canton Community College and was in the AOT fraternity. He then went to Hartford Airlines School wher..
Veta Mary Franklin
Published on: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Veta Mary Franklin, 100, most recently of Binghamton and a former resident of Norwich, passed away Monday evening, October 31, 2016, at the Fairview Good Shepard Nursing Home of Binghamton.
Veta was born on July 3, 1916 in Walton, NY the daughter of Robert A. and Rachel (Hall) Palmer. As a young child she moved with her family to Sidney center and attended the Sidney schools. Following her marriage to Clifton Barnes they moved to Walton where she worked in the silk mill. In 1943 they moved to Afton and subsequently to California for nine years..
Frank Pisciotta
Published on: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Beloved Frank Pisciotta, 82 of Oxford went to rest in peace on the evening of October 29, 2016. He was born on August 4, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Stefano and Angela (Donato) Pisciotta.
He is survived by his wife, Christie; his children, Theresa Pisciotta, Lisa Pisciotta, and Stephanie (Pisciotta) and Michael Parker; his brother, Vincent and his sister Rose. He is also survived by the good friends he made through his life and especially the friends that he made after relocating to Oxford in 1994.
He served in the US Army from 1..
Martin J. Delaney Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Martin J. DeLaney Sr., 79, of Greene passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Delaney; parents, James and Mary Delaney. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marion “Bunny” DeLaney; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa (DeLaney) and John Thornton; son and daughter-in-law, Martin J. and Rebecca Delaney Jr; three grandchildren, Grayson, Neah and Dominick; siblings, Mary and Roger Wilcox, Catherine McDonald, James Delaney; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Douglas and Paula Currier, Helen a..