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Carl Burk

Published on: Monday, December 31, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Carl J. Burk Sr., 67, of South New Berlin, passed away in his home suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Carl was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He was an active member of the South New Berlin Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief for many years. He was employed at the Butternuts Cemetery Association in Gilbertsville, as a groundskeeper for over the last 20 years. Carl is survived by his wife of 38 years Kathleen Burk; son Carl J. Burk Jr.; daughter in law Samantha Burk, and grand-children Trevor Amb..

George Sarpriacone

Published on: Monday, December 31, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – George J. Sarpriacone Sr., 88, of South New Berlin and New Berlin, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford. A memorial service for George will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary for George will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...

Casey Decker

Published on: Friday, December 28, 2012
NORWICH – Casey R. Decker, 31, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 due to an auto accident. Casey is survived by her father and mother, Bill and Gloria ( “Scottie”) Decker, of Norwich, and her sister, Kobie Decker, of Syracuse. A private memorial service for Casey will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, with the Very Reverend Charles Taylor, Rector, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, officiating. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of fl..

Lawrence Branagan

Published on: Thursday, December 27, 2012
SMYRNA – Lawrence G. Branagan, 76, of Quaker Hill Rd., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. He was born Oct. 8, 1936 in the Town of Lebanon, one of seven children of Lawrence E. and Evelyn Middleton Branagan and received his education in Smyrna and Sherburne schools. On June 30, 1960, Lawrence married Erma E. Coleman in Earlville. He was a service technician at Evergreen Farm and Garden in New Berlin until his retirement. Lawrence was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. His favorite ..

Georgianna Halbert

Published on: Thursday, December 27, 2012
GILBERTSVILLE – Georgianna E. Halbert, 91, passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at Chase Nursing Home in New Berlin. She was born in Walton, the daughter of Alfred A. Currie and Anna M. (Butler) Currie. Calling hours will be held at the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., with a Grange service at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, at the First Presbyterian Church in Gilbertsville, a calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mark Piedmonte officiating and a committal service..

William Eddy

Published on: Thursday, December 27, 2012
MACEDON – William E. Eddy, “Bill, ” died on Dec. 23, 2012 at the age of 88. Predeceased by his wife Virginia and son, Gary. Survived by his daughters Bonnie (Robert) Bergeron and Vickie Patridge; Brother, Charles (Audrey) Eddy; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bill served his country and retired from the United States Navy. He worked and retired from Xerox and spent many years as a school bus driver for the Gananda Central School District. Friends are invited to call from 4 to 7 p...

Shirley Birdsall

Published on: Thursday, December 27, 2012
MARYLAND – Shirley June Birdsall, 82, of Morris and Gilbertsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at her home in Maryland, NY. Born Aug. 31, 1930, in Morris, she was the daughter of Perry L Hoag and Madge P. Hoag. She married Robert Charles Birdsall on Jan. 29, 1949 and was predeceased by him on Jan. 14, 2010. She spent her childhood living on the Morris Manor Farms Estate on the Dimock Hollow Road and in the beautiful Butternut valley. She attended Morris Central School grades 1-4 then graduated from Gilbertsville Central School. She ..

Robert Dinoto

Published on: Wednesday, December 26, 2012
NORWICH – Robert J. DiNoto, 73, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Norwich on Aug. 13, 1939, Bob was the son of Salvatore and Josephine (Sastri) DiNoto. He attended Norwich schools and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1959 after which he joined the United States Navy where he served for four years aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid. Following his discharge from active duty, Bob returned to Norwich and began working as an electrician for Norwich..

Harold Clarkson

Published on: Wednesday, December 26, 2012
McDONOUGH – Harold K. Clarkson, Jr., 78, of McDonough, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his home in McDonough. Born on Feb. 14, 1934 in Worcester, Mass., Harold was the son of Harold K. and Marion White Clarkson, Sr. As a young boy he made his home in Oakdale where he attended and graduated from the Major Edwards High School. Following a trip to Alaska in 1959 he came to the McDonough area where he met and married Joan Smith on Feb. 14, 1962. Together they built their home in McDonough 39 years ago. Over the years Harold had worked fo..

Carl Burk

Published on: Monday, December 24, 2012
NEW BERLIN – Carl J. Burk, 67, of New Berlin, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at his home. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris...

Paul Loomis

Published on: Monday, December 24, 2012
UNION VALLEY – Paul R. Loomis, 91, of Union Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at his home. Paul was born in Pitcher on Nov. 20, 1921, a son of the late Ray and Nellie Steward Loomis. A lifelong resident of this area, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he was stationed in Italy and N. Africa. He was a lifetime member of the Knickerbocker American Legion Post, Cincinnatus. An avid trapper, hunter, and fisherman, he was also a lifetime member of the NYS Trapper’s Association..

Doreen Lester

Published on: Monday, December 24, 2012
NORWICH – Doreen Lester, 61, of Norwich, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in the Albany Medical Center. Funeral arrangements for Doreen are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...

Harold Clarkson

Published on: Monday, December 24, 2012
McDONOUGH – Harold K. Clarkson Jr., 78, of McDonough, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his home in McDonough. A celebration of life for Harold will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Earlville, will officiate. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary for Harold will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Dorothy O'connell

Published on: Friday, December 21, 2012
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Dorothy Mahlman O’Connell, 76, of Elizabeth City, N.C. died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com...

Robert Gaylord

Published on: Friday, December 21, 2012
NORWICH – Robert W. Gaylord, 81, of Norwich, and long time NYSEG employee, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 20, 2012 in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown. Born on July 10, 1931 in Geneva, New York, Bob was the son of Harold and Helen Hagg Gaylord. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1949. Following his graduation he entered the United States Army. He served his country in the Korean War, having fought at the famous battle of Chosin Reservoir. Upon completion of his military obligation in September 1952, Bob embarked on a..

Nancy Bowden

Published on: Thursday, December 20, 2012
OXFORD – Nancy K. Bowden, 81, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2012 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born September 11, 1931, in Washington, D.C., Nancy was the daughter of Kenneth J. and Nora (Wightman) McAuliffe. After graduating high school, Nancy attended college at Hofstra University. On May 16, 1953, in Long Island, Nancy married the love of her life, Kenneth D. Bowden, her loving husband of 59 years. Nancy took particular pride in her work for several years in the Morristown district office of Congre..

Kent Kirchbaum

Published on: Wednesday, December 19, 2012
NORWICH – Kent Kirchbaum passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 17, 2012. He was born in Norwich on Oct. 13, 1968, son of Donald and Anna Kirchbaum. Kent is survived by his mother Anna; his brothers Allan and Barry; and his sisters Kim of Norwich, and Donna (Jerry) Kudrick of San Diego, Calif. He is also survived by nieces Stacey and Ashley; nephew Zachary; great niece Lilly; sister-in-law Barbara;, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Donald. He was employed by BOCES, Norwich, for over 2..

Robert Gates

Published on: Wednesday, December 19, 2012
OXFORD – Robert J. Gates, 79, of Clifton Park, formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady with his family by his side. He was born in Oxford on Nov. 19, 1933. He was the son of the late Harry and Frances (Race) Gates. On June 15, 1957 he married Janet Crandall in Oxford. In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela J. and Martin E. Klepeis, Jr. and his grandson Daniel of Rexford; a brother William “Joe” (and Cheryl) Gates of Chenango F..

Kelly Hakes

Published on: Wednesday, December 19, 2012
OTSELIC – Kelly Mae Hakes, “Coach Kelly,” 46, of Country Club Road, Appomattox, Va. died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. She was born on April 11, 1966 in Ithaca, a daughter of Bruce W. and Lonnie Loomis Hakes of North Pitcher. In addition to her parents she is survived by her loving son, Chandler, and his father Jeffrey O’Rourke; a brother, William Hakes (Kristy) of McGraw; sisters, Laura Davis of South Otselic, and Jaclyn Hakes of Saratoga Springs; and seven nieces and nephews, Joshua, Alexander, and Eric Hakes and Tyler, Dustin, Kai..

Joseph Whaley

Published on: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
OXFORD – Joseph N. Whaley, 21, passed on Dec. 3, 2012 in Florida where he was residing with his fiancée and daughter. He was born Nov. 20, 1991 in Norwich. He grew up in Oxford, and graduated Oxford Academy High School. Joe had a rocky beginning but was coming into his own and lived each day for his daughter and fiancée. Joe had a big heart and a great sense of humor always routing for the underdog. He was a dedicated loving father who put his family before himself. Working endless hours was training to become a shift manager and wi..

Flora Bates

Published on: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
FLORA BATES NORWICH – Flora Bates, 73, of Norwich, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 16, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born April 4, 1939 in North Norwich, Flora was the daughter of Jay and Gaynel Ingham Bates. She attended school in North Norwich and Sherburne and worked most of her life as a home health care aide for many area families. Flora’s life was her grandchildren and she spent many happy times with them all. She was an avid WWE wrestling fan, enjoyed her fishing and was always ready to find a good game of ..

Daniel Vanwhy

Published on: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
GUILFORD – Daniel James VanWhy, 37, of Wells Bridge, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Dec. 13, 2012 at his home. Dan was born in Sidney on July 30, 1975 the son of Richard VanWhy and Donna Regaro VanWhy Smith. He grew up in the Guilford area and was a graduate of the Bainbridge-Guilford High School. Following his schooling he moved to Morgantown, N.C., where he made his home for several years. While living in Morgantown, Dan attended Piedmont College where he earned a degree as an electrical technician. In 2005 he decided to ..

Doris Crough

Published on: Tuesday, December 18, 2012
ROCHESTER – Doris H. Crough, of Rochester, passed away on Dec. 15, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Paul Crough; daughter, Maureen (Gregory Grazevich) Crough of NYC; son, Mark Crough of Penfield; grandchildren, Jeremy and Jessica Crough; many nieces and nephews. Doris was a Registered Nurse and a long time member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She loved her family and friends. Friends may call Thursday, 10-11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 150 Varinna Dr. where a Funeral Mass will be held a 11. Interment at St...

Diane Somich

Published on: Monday, December 17, 2012
NORWICH – Diane M. Somich, 52, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Born March 8, 1960, in Norwich, Diane was the daughter of Frank Dolgos, who predeceased her, and Maude (Harrington) Dolgos, who survives. After graduating from Norwich High School in 1978, Diane attended Syracuse University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree. Soon after, Diane earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and worked as a special education teacher in the Norwich City Sch..

Dorothy Spano

Published on: Monday, December 17, 2012
NORWICH – Dorothy Spano, 81, of Norwich, passed away Friday afternoon, Dec.13, 2012 at her home. Dorothy was born on Sept. 14, 1931 in Yorkville, NY the daughter of Joseph and Anna Aukner Hostomsky. She lived most of her life in the New York City and Huntington, LI areas before moving to Norwich in 1997. On April 27, 1963 in Yorkville, she married William Spano, who passed away July 10, 2006. Dorothy is survived by her daughters Kathy Ketchum and husband Clifton of Norwich, Dorothy Guppy and husband Michael of Medford; her sister AnnMarie ..

John Homann

Published on: Friday, December 14, 2012
COLUMBUS – John “Jack” Henry Homann Sr., 90, of the Town of Columbus, formerly of Oak Tree, Edison, N.J., passed away on Dec. 11, 2012 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown. Jack was born on March 1, 1922 in Jersey City, N.J., the son of William & Hilda (Klarmann) Homann. His childhood was spent in the Metuchen, N.J. area where he attended Metuchen Schools. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elinor (Hansen) Homann whom he married on May 31, 1947. He is also survived by his children; John Jr and Barbara Homann of Columbus, James Homan..

John Wiltsie

Published on: Friday, December 14, 2012
EARLVILLE – John Jack Wiltsie, 80, of Fayette St., passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia, NC. He was born September 5, 1932 in Evans Mills, a son of Arthur and Lois Howland Wiltsie and was a graduate of the Elmira Free Academy. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and had served for three years in Germany. On April 27, 1957, he married Wilma Jean Woodford in Odessa. John was an inspector at Baillie Lumber in Smyrna for over 30 years until his retirement. For the last ..

Clifford Hunsinger

Published on: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
MACON, Missouri – Clifford “Jan” Hunsinger, 73, of Macon, Missouri, passed into God’s hands on Dec. 5, 2012. Born July 16, 1939, he was the son of Pauline and Clifford C. Hunsinger Sr. of Waverly. He is survived by his wife, Laurie C. Hunsinger of Macon, Missouri and their two children Johnathan Clifford Hunsinger, age 15; and Hannah Laurie Hunsinger, age 14, also of Macon, Missouri. He is also survived by his older brother Phil Hunsinger of Arizona and his younger brother John Hunsinger. He is survived by his step children, who he ..

Kandy Blair

Published on: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
NORWICH – Kandy A. Blair, 49, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City. Kandy was born on March 2, 1963 in Hamilton, the daughter of Alfred P. and Lillian Tefft Shaver. She spent the early years of her life in Norwich and when she was in her mid teens moved to Texas, where she would make her home for the next 25 years. While making her home in Texas, she was employed by Liberty County where she worked as a secretary in the permit dept. In 2002, Kandy moved back to Norwich where she..

Edmond Lewicki

Published on: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
PALM BAY, Fla. – Edmond Anthony Lewicki, 85, passed away on Dec. 8, 2012 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Palm Bay, where he had resided for several years. He was born Feb. 4, 1927 to Antoni and Karolina Dykas Lewicki in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He was one of five children. His siblings, John, Mary, Martin and Henry all predeceased him. He was raised in Sherburne and graduated from Sherburne Central High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from August 1945 until his discharge in June 1947. He then attended Alfred University at Alfred..

Irene Balla

Published on: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
NORWICH – Helena Irene Balla, 89, of the Valley View Nursing Home, Park St., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. She was born on May 8, 1923 in Oxford, the daughter of Charles Wm. and Lena Maud Westcott Crouch. She was a graduate of Hamilton Central School, Class of 1941. Following her post-graduate year 1942, she moved to Syracuse, New York where she attended Continuation School and was employed at the Syracuse Herald Journal. In 1945, she returned to Hamilton where she was employed at Colgate University Administrative Building. She married..

Derwin Barrows

Published on: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
OXFORD – Former Oxford resident and businessman Derwin C. Barrows, passed away at his home in Mills River, N.C. on Dec. 10, 2012, at the age 92, after a brief illness. He was a veteran of World War II and a life member of the American Legion. Following his discharge, he went to work for the former Borden Milk Plant in Norwich. He then moved his family to Homer, where he worked for the former Con-O-Lite Burial Vault Co. In 1963, he moved his family to Oxford, where he started the Chenango Valley Burial Vault Co. until his retirement. He..

David Bryant

Published on: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
NORTH NORWICH – David J. Bryant, 65, of North Norwich, passed away late Thursday evening, Dec. 6, 2012, at his home in North Norwich. Dave was born in Utica on Nov. 6, 1947 and was the son of Joseph E. and Doris E. Brown Bryant. He grew up in the Sherburne and North Norwich area and attended the Sherburne schools. In August of 1967, he entered the United States Army where he served his country until his honorable discharge in August of 1970. While serving his country he was a heavy equipment operator and was stationed in Germany ..

David Bryant

Published on: Monday, December 10, 2012
NORWICH – Funeral services for David Bryant, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiate. Interment with full military rites will follow in the North Norwich Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. A complete obituary for Dave will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Frank Biletzky

Published on: Monday, December 10, 2012
NORWICH – Frank L. Biletzky, 97, former resident of Norwich, and NHS Orchestra teacher, died Sept. 21, 2012, in Sun City Center, Fla. Born in Newark, N.J., he was raised in Brooklyn, where he became interested in music at an early age. He graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in 1935, where he was a violinist in the school orchestra, and performed as pianist with some of the big bands of the era. He received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the Juilliard School of Music in 1942, and his Master of Arts at Columbia U..

Ellen Mascolo

Published on: Friday, December 7, 2012
OXFORD – Ellen “Ellie” Mascolo, 62, of Oxford, passed away on Dec. 6, 2012 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 28, 1950 in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (West) Chapple. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Mascolo of Oxford; her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jacqueline Hanrahan of Sayville, NY and their children, Emily, Shannon and Ryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Scott Bennett of Sidney and their children, Scott, Jr. and Olivia; and her brother and sister-in-l..

David Bryant

Published on: Friday, December 7, 2012
NORTH NORWICH – David J. Bryant, 65, North Norwich, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2011 at his home in North Norwich. Funeral arrangements are pending with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Evening Sun..

Stewart Chase

Published on: Thursday, December 6, 2012
NORWICH – Stewart (Stew) Chase, born on June 13, 1927 in New Berlin, passed away peacefully at age 85 in his home in Norwich on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Stew is most remembered for his great sense of humor which never wavered even in his final days. He was always quick to crack a joke or pull a prank to make someone smile; his quick wit was a source of laughter for his family and friends for many years. Stew was selfless and gave much of himself to his country and community. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a longtime member of 18 ye..

John Dolan

Published on: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
NORWICH – John E. Dolan, 93, soldier, public servant, loving companion, insurance salesman, wonderful husband and father, avid and proud Democrat, master story teller and generally great guy, of Norwich, passed away at his home on Dec. 3, 2012. John was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Norwich to John and Mary (Farrell) Dolan. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School in 1937 where he boxed, played hockey and football. John entered the military in 1943 after working at Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, and became a tail gunn..

Vernon Mccarthy

Published on: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
NORWICH – Vernon R. “Mac” McCarthy, 88, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 in the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford. He was a World War II veteran where he served with the 618th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron. Mac was born on Aug. 4, 1924 in Little Falls, the son of Jas. and Mary Vogel McCarthy. Living in Norwich since the mid 1940s, Mac was employed by Champion Products for over 15 years. He had also worked for D-Tec Limo as a driver. Mac always had a humorous side and enjoyed hunting near his home an..

Lois Deuel

Published on: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
McDONOUGH - Lois Deuel (Wackford), 94, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at the Fairport Baptist Homes in Rochester. Lois, the daughter of Floyd and Addie Wackford of Oxford, was born on Aug. 22, 1918, in Oxford. She was predeceased by husbands Joseph and Walter; her parents; brothers Kenneth and Warren; sister Rebecca Stewart; and great granddaughter Leah Osterhout. She is survived by her brother, retired USAF Colonel Reginald Wackford (Mary Jane); sons Dr. Dennis R. DeLong (Deborah), and Douglas J. DeLong (Linda); daughter Nancy D. Bodziak (..

Gloria Guiles

Published on: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
SHERBURNE – Gloria J. Guiles, 65, of Sherburne, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at her home in Sherburne. Gloria was born in Norwich on Aug. 13, 1947, the daughter of Robert J. and Minnie Beckwith Mowers. She spent the early years of her life in Oxford before moving to the Sherburne area with her family, where she attended the local schools. Gloria spent most of her life in Sherburne and had been employed by Kenyon Press for over 25 years. Gloria was a wonderful, caring mom and a friend to all who knew her. She will be missed by ..

Mary Wehrli

Published on: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
NORWICH – Mary J. Wehrli, 84, formerly of South Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Residential Health Care Facility at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born in Spirit Lake, Idaho on Aug. 16, 1928, Mary was the daughter of Al and Mary Jane (Hadigan) Meeks. She moved to Spokane, Washington at the age of 11 and graduated from Holy Name Academy there. Mary loved children and thus became an elementary teacher, teaching in Washington and then at Otselic Valley in Georgetown. She also taught in Norwich for a couple of ..

Lois Deuel

Published on: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
McDONOUGH – Lois Deuel (Wackford), 94, formerly of McDonough, passed away on Dec. 3, 2012 at Fairport Baptist Homes in Rochester. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford. A complete obituary with additional service details will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...

John Dolan

Published on: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
NORWICH – John E. Dolan, 93, of Norwich, passed away at his residence on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 with family by his side. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...

Gloria Guiles

Published on: Monday, December 3, 2012
SHERBURNE – Gloria J. Guiles, 65, of Sherburne, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at her home in Sherburne. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery of Oxford. There will be no formal funeral service. A complete obituary for Gloria will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. ..

Mary Wehrli

Published on: Monday, December 3, 2012
NORWICH – Mary J. Wehrli, 84, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the Chenango Memorial Residential Health Care Facility. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...

Marie Nardi

Published on: Monday, December 3, 2012
ONEIDA – Marie A. Nardi, 62, of N. Warner St., formerly of Hamilton, passed away Nov. 27, 2012 at her home as the result of a cardiac episode. She was born April 18, 1950 in Springfield, VT, a daughter of Wilfred W. and Frances Phelps Faulks. She was a graduate of Fox Lane High School in Mt. Kisco, and then Kirkland College in 1972. She had also attended Colgate University in Hamilton. On Feb. 24, 1974, Marie married Robert W. Nardi in Lebanon. He predeceased her on Aug. 10, 2001. Marie had been a pianist in the cocktail lounge at the Colgat..