Obituaries


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Ross A. Primer

Published on: Friday, November 30, 2018
Ross A. Primer, 80, of Earlville Rd., passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Waterville Residential Care Center. He was born April 21, 1938 in St. Johnsville, NY a son of Stanley and Rosa Battisti Primer. He was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School and SUNY, Cobleskill. On July 26,1958, Ross married Carolyn Barker in St. Johnsville. Ross and Carolyn owned and operated C & R Electric in Earlville from 1968 until retiring in 2007. She predeceased him on November 23, 2014. Ross enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, camping in Old Forge and res..

Betty Joan King

Published on: Friday, November 30, 2018
Betty Joan King, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Betty was born on December 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Geiger) Maguire. Betty was very proud of her education, attending PS 45 Elementary School in Brooklyn, and graduating from Our Lady of Wisdom Academy. On March 26, 1950, she was married to Robert J. King in Cambria Heights, NY. They resided in Bayshore, Long Island for many years during which time she worked for AT&T and as a Welcome Wagon Hostess. They relocated to the..

Jamie L. Whitmore

Published on: Friday, November 30, 2018
Jamie L. Whitmore Sr., 49, passed away on November 28, 2018. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home 23 N. Chenango Street, Greene New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Marion J. Cleveland

Published on: Friday, November 30, 2018
Marion J. Cleveland of Oxford, NY passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Glenn and Doris (Hatton) Cleveland in 1985 and 1974 respectively, her loving sister Dorothy in 2010, infant brother Glenn Alden Cleveland, beloved brother and best friend Roger H. Cleveland in 2018 and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is survived by 2 siblings, Sharon and Gary, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Marion was lively and determined in all that she did. She lived her life to its fu..

Joseph S. Zagami

Published on: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Joseph S. Zagami, age 67, of Jacksonville, Texas passed peacefully on November 17, 2018 at the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler, Texas. A memorial service for Joseph S. Zagami will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Texas on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10am, officiated by Reverend Fr. Patrick Hartnett and escorted by the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Zagami will be laid to rest at the St. Paul’s cemetery in his home town of Norwich, NY in the Spring of 2019. A full obituary will follow. In lieu of flo..

Michael J. Pollie

Published on: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Michael J. Pollie, 71, of Norwich passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He was born in Binghamton on July 8, 1941 to Michael and Margaret Pollie, who predeceased him. Survivors include his children, Jennifer and Chris Dancesia, and Michael S. and Sarah Pollie; five grandchildren; his sister, Michelle Collins; and two nieces. Michael had a 27 year career with the City of Norwich DPW and greatly enjoyed spending time on his property hunting and fishing. A celebration of Michael’s life will take place at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 30, at Pa..

Nina Mary Law

Published on: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Nina Mary (Tripp) Law, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Valley View Manor surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her husband of nearly 50 years, William R. Law, Jr.; her four daughters, Mariellen and Bill Hodges, of Arizona, Joyce Lien, of Sherburne, Lolly and Randy Brazee, of Oxford, Pam and Mark Tompkins, of Bainbridge; her three sons, Harold and Millie Hartwell, of Lebanon, Max and Brenda Law, of Beaver Meadow, and Don and Cyndy Law, of Key West, FL; she also leaves a legacy of 20 grandchildren,..

Jeannine C. McGregor

Published on: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Jeannine C. McGregor, 89, of Sherburne, formerly of Hamilton, peacefully passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 in Oneida. She was born August 7, 1929, daughter of the late LeRoy and Alta Schuyler Cook. She was a 1947 graduate of Hamilton Central School. She was married September 27, 1947 and predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Lewis A. McGregor, Jr. She worked for American Management Association and College Pharmacy before retiring from Town & Gown in 2000 where she was a bus aide for young children. She grew very fond of the children ov..

Bernard Van Der Weert

Published on: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Bernard Van Der Weert Jr. was called home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018, at the age of 65. Bern was born on February 10, 1953 in Paterson, NJ, to Bernard and Anna Mae Van Der Weert. Bern grew up in northern New Jersey. After graduation from Eastern Christian High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his time in the miltary Bern rose to the rank of Sgt while working as a pneumatics/hydraulic specialist on F-4 fighters. Doing that job he served overseas in Vietnam and Korea. While stationed at Alamagordo..

Richard F. Meade

Published on: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
On November 22, Thanksgiving morning, lifelong resident of Holmesville, Richard F. Meade’s work was complete. This faithful man of God joined his wife Deana and son Richard (Dicky) in Heaven. Dick was born on December 3, 1933 in Holmesville the son of George and Mary Meade. He was 84. Dick is survived by his children Dean (Carol) Meade of New Berlin, Beth Meade and her fiance’, Joe Tomanek of Holmesville, Steven Meade and his girlfriend, Terry Clark of Norwich, grandchildren Jessica Hill, Heather Becker, Andrea Hunt, Kayla Hunt, Hunter Me..

Donna S. Horman

Published on: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Donna Susan Horman 68, of Sherburne, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home. She was born November 9, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY, a twin daughter of John Joseph and Ethel May Feeley. She attended PS 171 grammar school, graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School and attended Pace University and NYU. On September 20, 1975, Donna married Ronald W. Horman in St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Woodhaven, NY. She was the Vice President, Director of Human Resources and Trustee at Banca Popolare di Mil..

Jenny Lyn Brown Jenks

Published on: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Jenny Lyn Brown Jenks, died peacefully in her home, Wednesday, November 15, 2018 at the age of 50, with her her best feline friend (bff), Chubbs, by her side and in the loving and healing arms of Jesus. Jenny was born in Norwich, NY May 20, 1968, to David J Brown & Sandra M (DuMond) Brown. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held near her birthplace, likely May 18th or 19th, 2019...

John F. Parks

Published on: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
John F. “Jack” Parks Sr., 90 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on November 23, 2018 at his home. Jack was born on May 14, 1928 in Ilion, NY the son of Frank & Blanche (Williams) Parks. His childhood was spent in the South Edmeston area and he was a graduate of New Berlin Central School. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Sherwood Medical and operated a small gas engine repair shop at his home for many years. Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Tired Iron of Butternut Valley Club. He w..

John E. Ryan

Published on: Monday, November 26, 2018
John Earl Ryan, 88, of Bartlett Road, Lebanon, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton after a brief illness. John was born March 22, 1930 in Norwich, NY, a son of John and Helen Reddy Ryan and spent much of his youth in Penn Yan and Bellona, NY. On January 3, 1955, he married Marilyn Margaret White of Waltham, MA. Married for 48 years, Marilyn predeceased John in December 2002. John proudly served in the U.S. Army for 22 years attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer III and was the recipient of sev..

Robert Werlau

Published on: Monday, November 26, 2018
Robert A. “Bob” Werlau, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with his loving children by his side. Born on November 28, 1936, in New Berlin, Bob was the son of Louis and Helen (Cole) Werlau, and was one of their three children. He spent his childhood growing up in both New Berlin and Norwich. For many years, Bob worked as a truck driver for various companies. One of his most favorite jobs, though, was as a lineman for a phone company and climbing telephone poles as part of his job duties..

Margaret S. Kida

Published on: Monday, November 26, 2018
Margaret “Marge” S. Kida, 98, of Oxford, NY passed away on November 20, 2018. Marge was born in Sutersville, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Klasko. Marge was predeceased by her husband Stanley C Kida in 2010 and by several brothers and sisters. Marge is survived by her children Robert and Luann Kida and Stanley F. Kida. She is also survived by her grandchildren Paul Kida and partner Michelle Ezzo of Oakridge, NJ; Aaron and Amy Kida of Homer, NY; Dustin Loomis and partner Cassandra Smith of Otego, NY; and Amber Kida of Oxford, N..

Theodore C. "Ted" Barker

Published on: Friday, November 23, 2018
Ted (Gump) Barker, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY from complications of a massive heart attack on November 11, 2018. Ted was born on February 25, 1943 in Earlville to Harold T. and Jane Dungey Barker. He was a graduate of Earlville High School and attended MVCC in Utica for a short time. Ted worked as a draftsman at T.A.C.O., Sherburne; Matthew Brothers, Delhi; GLA, Norwich; Gray, Syracuse; Town of Sherburne Highway Dept., and as a NYS Fire Instructor. He married Priscilla Stanton in Earlv..

Richard F. Meade

Published on: Friday, November 23, 2018
Richard F. (Dick) Meade, 84, of Holmesville passed away early Thursday morning, November 22, 2018, at his home in Holmesville. Funeral arrangements for Dick are pending and will published when available. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Anthony Joseph Porack

Published on: Friday, November 23, 2018
Anthony Joseph Porack, 77, of Norwich passed away on Monday morning, November 19th from complications with cancer. Tony was born in Johnson City, NY on August 25, 1941 to Anthony and Anna Porack who he now joins along with his older brother, Robert Porack. He was a graduate of Johnson City High School where he met his loving wife of 56 years, Joan (Kingsley) Porack, who survives him. Other survivors include his sons, Thomas Porack, and Stephen Porack; six adoring grandchildren, Garrett, Ryan, Alicia, Matthew, Kevin, and Allyson; his young..

Christina M. Kinney

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Christina M. Kinney (nee’ Webster) passed away on November 17 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her longtime companion H. Eric Russell, her sister Lorrie (John) Spear and brother Laurence (Linda) Webster. Chris was predeceased by her parents Wilbur and Olive Lamont Webster. She graduated from Cortland High School (1961), Broome Technical College (1963). After retiring from Proctor and Gamble as a lab technician, Chris received her Registered Nurse pin and cap upon receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Hartwick Co..

Myrna E. Glauer

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Myrna E. Glauer passed on to heaven on November 17, 2018 at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY following a long battle with lung disease. Myrna was predeceased by her beloved husband Steven Glauer, Sr. in 1990. Steve and Myrna came to the Morrisville area late in 1980 When Steve took a job as the dairy farm manager at the Morrisville Agricultural and Technical college. They were active members of the Morrisville Fire Department and Lions club and well known by many friends both in Morrisville and Mt. Upton where they met and started their li..

David Barry

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Born November 11, 1933, David passed away on November 16, 2018 at the age of 85. Raised in Groton, N.Y., David attended Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. and received a Master of Science degree in biochemistry from Penn State University. He was a biochemist for the Norwich Pharmacal Company in Norwich, N.Y. from 1967 to 1994. Later, he worked for Oneida Research Services in Utica, N.Y. where he mentored younger biochemists and enjoyed playing on the company softball team. David retired in 1999 and moved to Rochester, N.Y. David was a lifelong..

Darrell D. Lawson

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Darrell D. Lawson “DeDe”, 79, of Norwich passed away Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 unexpectedly at his home in North Carolina. He was born August 2nd, 1939 in Norwich. Son of Irene Reger and Lorence Lawson, he graduated from Norwich Central School in 1958. Darrell served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960 and went on to work for the Chenango County Sheriff’s Department for 18 years. He later worked for Norwich Pharmaceuticals, T.E.R. Construction, and Pro-Tel. He retired in 2004. Darrell is survived by his wife of 36 years, Atha “Susie” ..

Anthony J. Porack

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Anthony J. Porack, of Norwich passed away on Monday morning, November 19 after a strong battle with cancer. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 26, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 N. Broad St. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s edition of The Evening Sun...

Thomas Jewell Eaton

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Thomas Jewell Eaton of Vero Beach, Florida and formerly of Norwich, New York passed away November 10, 2018. Born in Norwich, New York on August 24, 1926, Tom was the son of Melvin Carr Eaton and Ethel Jewell Eaton. Tom is survived by his wife of 38 years, Theodora Moses Eaton and by the mother of his children, Annette Ruby Eaton; his children, Thomas J. Jr. and wife Mary, Robert S. and wife Carol, Kathryn E and husband Peter Flanagan, Melvin C. II and wife Sandy, Paul R. and wife Agnes, Andrew C. and wife Dawn along with 27 grandchildren, 25 ..

Christina M. Kinney

Published on: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Christina M. Kinney (nee’ Webster) passed away on November 17 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her longtime companion H. Eric Russell, her sister Lorrie (John) Spear and brother Laurence (Linda) Webster. Chris was predeceased by her parents Wilbur and Olive Lamont Webster. She graduated from Cortland High School (1961), Broome Technical College, A.A.S.in Medical Office Assistant (1968), Binghamton University with B.S. in Industrial Lab Technology (1980). After retiring from Proctor and Gamble as a lab technician, Chris ..

Susann M. Wakefield

Published on: Monday, November 19, 2018
Susann M. (Surgery Sue) Wakefield, 61, of Norwich passed away early Friday morning, November 16, 2018, at the Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City following a brief illness. A service for Sue will be held on Friday, November 23, at 3:00 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date in the Riverview Cemetery of Oxford. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 11-3 pm. A complete obituary for Sue will be appear in the Tuesday edition of the Evening Sun...

Edward L. Darling

Published on: Monday, November 19, 2018
Edward L. Darling, 91, of Chenango Forks passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at N.Y.S. Veterans’ Home in Oxford. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Floyd T. Chapin

Published on: Monday, November 19, 2018
Floyd T. Chapin, “Tommy” 84, of Glenville, formerly of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home with family by his side. He was born July 6, 1934 in Hamilton, NY, a son of the late Leon and Ruth Braun Chapin and was a graduate of Georgetown High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served from 1952-56. He was stationed in the Antarctica and was involved in the expidition “Deep Freeze”. Floyd was a conservationist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in ..

Sarah Lidell

Published on: Monday, November 19, 2018
Sarah “Sally” Lidell passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 at Chase Nursing Home at the age of 93. Sarah Frances Hardic Lidell (Sally) was born September 5, 1925 in Mehoopany PA, the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Robinson) Hardic. The family moved to Edmeston NY when Sally was 2 years old. She graduated from Edmeston Central School in 1944 and enlisted in the Cadet Nurse Corps, training at Hartwick College in Oneonta. She had already met the love of her life, Wallace Lidell, and married him in 1947 upon his return from serving in t..

Francis McCormack

Published on: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Francis D. “Frank” McCormack, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home, after a long battle against Parkinson’s disease, then dementia. He was 64 years old. The former owner of Madman’s Video Vault, in Norwich and Sidney, Frank is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Borny) McCormack, children, Theresa H. Lindstrand (Robert) and James J. McCormack, and grandchildren, Clara and Emelia Lindstrand. To honor the family’s wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Funeral services were e..

Valentina Root

Published on: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Valentina “Tina” Root, 98, of Oxford. Passed away on November 10, 2018. Tina was born in Vandling, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Cerar. Tina was predeceased by her sons Gerald and Jack Root, her brother Frank Root, and by her sisters Edna Baldwin, Angeline Cerar and Albine Kilonsky. Tina is survived by her brother William and Lorraine Root, and several loving nieces and nephews. Tina was a graduate of Vandling High school, she was also a member of St. Joseph’s Church of Oxford, NY and the Altar-rosary society and she worked a..

Sergio A. Polanco

Published on: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Sergio A. Polanco, 91, of Norwich passed away early Friday morning, November 2, 2018, at his winter home in Englewood, FL. Sergio was born on November 23, 1926 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic the son of John and Isabelle (Breton) Polanco. He attended school in the Dominican Republic before coming to the United States as a young adult in 1948. Once in the United States he attended St. John’s University in New York City where he earned his degree in Medical Technology. With medicine as his passion and life, Sergio had been employed at NY ..

Donald Brokaw, Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Donald Brokaw, Jr., 62, of Kendricks Rd., passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at UHS/Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. He was born December 28, 1955 in Suffern, NY, a son of Donald, Sr. and Alma Pauls Brokaw and received his education in local schools. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1973-74. He married Charlotte Broniszewski. Don worked in environmental construction for various companies, including Robert Adsit in Sherburne. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, and was a NY Giants fan. He loved his pets, his..

Richard Armstrong

Published on: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Richard “Dick” Armstrong, 90, of Chenango Forks, passed away on Tuesday , November 13, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, NY 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Doris L. Ryan

Published on: Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Doris L. (Feint) Ryan, 84, of Sherburne, NY, and formerly of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at her home. Doris was born in Taylor, NY, on June 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Hazel Graham Feint. A resident of South Otselic for most of her life, she had worked at the Otselic Valley Inn, Wilson’s of Cortland, and was the head cook at Camp Georgetown for 18 years. She was a life member of the South Otselic American Legion Auxiliary. Doris loved her home in Sherburne where she enjoyed having her grandchildren s..

Mary C. Peck

Published on: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Mary C. Peck, 77 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on November 4, 2018 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY. Mary was born on May 22, 1941 in Worcester, NY the daughter of Delmar & Thelma Woodbeck. She was raised by foster parents, Elmer & Beulah Lent. Her childhood was spent in the Edmeston and Otego, NY areas. She attended Edmeston Central School. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed 4 wheeler riding at Tug Hill, dirt track racing with favorite driver Billy Decker, and watching her husband playing country music in his band. On A..

Jeffrey Chomyszak

Published on: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Jeffrey P. “Nipper” Chomyszak, 55, a Norwich native, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 surrounded by family and friends, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Syracuse NY, after battling complications following a motorcycle accident. Born on December 29, 1962, in Norwich, Jeffrey was the son of John G. “Jerry” and Marjorie (Stark) Chomyszak, each of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1981 graduate of Norwich High School where he participated in the ski club, JV football, tennis, and he played tuba in the band. After graduation, Jef..

Shirley L. Price

Published on: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Shirley L. Price, 74, of Sherburne passed away on October 29, 2018. She was born on January 1 1944 in Alvarado, VA and moved to Sherburne NY in 1967. Shirley was predeceased by her mother, Eva Widner, of Bristol, VA; her husband, William C. Price, of Sherburne; her daughter, Wanda L. Price, of Sherburne; and her brother in-law, Jam Widner, of Bristol, TN. Survivos include her seven sons, Calvin Baumgardner, Kenneth Baumgardner and Norman Baumgardner, of Bristol, TN, Marvin Baumgardner, Randy Price, Danny Price, and David and Cindy Price, of the..

Robert F. Gerhardt

Published on: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Robert F. Gerhardt, 82, of East Pharsalia, passed away on October 25, 2018 at Ideal Senior Living Center in Endicott. He is survived by his daughters, Mable and Alan Gordon, and Clara Spencer; his grandchildren, Tasha Marie Fitch, Roger and Laurie Fitch, Patricia and Neil Oakley, Cynthia Pandish, Howard M. Jr. and Kelly Spencer, and Carolyn Marie Spencer; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his step daughter, Nicole Tron; his grandsons, Roy Fitch and Justin Fitch; and his son in law, Howard M. Spence..

Stephanie Anderson

Published on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Stephanie Anderson passed peacefully on November 2, 2018, with her daughter Linda by her side and holding her hand. Stephanie was born on April 25, 1918 at home in Hartford Connecticut to Tekla (Koriniuk) and Adam Myks. (Down the block from Katherine Hepburn!) Her first languages were Ukrainian, English, and Polish. After losing her mom at age 6, and her dad at 14, Stephanie was left to overcome her stepmother’s alcoholism and bootlegging operation where she was forced to work maintaining the proper temperature of the boiler cooking the mas..

Lawrence D. Miles

Published on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Lawrence D. “Huck” Miles, 64, passed away on October 29, 2018 at his home. He was born in Norwich on September 1, 1954 and was a lifelong resident. Huck will be remembered as a calm, gentle man who always enjoyed making others happy. He was a lover of all types of music and was an amazing husband to his wife of 18 years, Toni, who survives him. Other survivors include his daughter, Paula and Shane Crawford; his grandchildren, Trelane Crawford and Terrendara Crawford; his sister in law, Rebecca Miles and other extended family members as we..

George B. Echentile

Published on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
A Memorial Service for Coach George B. Echentile who passed away October 13, 2018 will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 am from the First Baptist Church of Norwich. The Rev. David Spiegel, Pastor, will officiate. This will be followed by a Celebration of Life and the sharing of memories at the American Legion Post, 29 Sheldon St., Norwich from 1-4 pm. A light buffet will be served. In Lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church, 10 West Park Place, Norwich, NY 13815, The Norwich YMCA, 68 Nort..

Madeline L. Ahearn

Published on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Madeline L. Ahearn, 99, of Norwich passed away early Sunday morning, November 4, 2018 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Madeline was born on February 12, 1919 in Stamford, CT the daughter of Pete and Mary Emrich. She grew up in Stamford before moving to Jamacia, NY. While living in Jamacia and during the war she had been employed by the United States Post Office as well as Grummons. She had also worked as an attendant for the Central Islip Psychiatric Center. For the past 40 plus years, along with her son Bill, Madeline has made her home in ..

Harold B. Newton

Published on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Harold B. Newton, 86, of Pharsalia, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Syracuse, NY, with his family by his side. Born in Cortland, NY, on May 28, 1932, Harold was the son of the late Orton and Orah Preston Newton. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a member of the Pharsalia and South Otselic United Methodist Church. A 1950 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, he was proud to be a sixth-generation dairy farmer in Pharsalia where he owned and operated the Balsam View Farm, a NYS Bicentennial farm...

Stephanie Anderson

Published on: Monday, November 5, 2018
Stephanie Anderson, 100, of Sherburne, NY passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, followed by interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm prior to the service. A full obituary will be published in Wednesday’s papers. www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com ..

Sergio A. Polanco

Published on: Monday, November 5, 2018
Sergio A. Polanco, 91, of Norwich and retired Lab Manager of Chenango Memorial Hospital passed away early Friday morning, November 2, 2018, at his winter home in Englewood, FL. Funeral arrangements for Sergio are pending and will be announced as they become available. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Arden R. Franklin

Published on: Monday, November 5, 2018
Arden R. (Ardie) Franklin, 81, of Norwich and formerly of the Oxford and Preston areas, passed away Thursday evening, November 1, 2018, at his home. Ardie was born in Preston on October 20, 1937 the son of Matthew and Theabelle (King) Franklin. He grew up in the Oxford and Preston area and attended the Oxford school. For many years he worked on his mom and dad’s farm and in 1965 he began a 27 year career with the Chenango County Highway Dept. where he worked as a truck driver retiring in 1992. In his spare time he enjoyed his famil..

Michael Thomas Race

Published on: Monday, November 5, 2018
Michael Thomas (Mike) Race died on November 3, 2018 at age 67 in Norwich, NY, after suffering for many years from multiple sclerosis. He was born June 18, 1951. Mike graduated from Oxford Academy in 1969. After graduation he joined the Marines, serving our country from 1969 to 1973. On June 6, 2015 he married his wife Mickey for the second time. After operating heavy equipment for several years on various jobs, Mike established his own industrial roofing company (RaceCo) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Although he lived for a while in..