Wilburna “bernie” Wahlberg
Published on: Wednesday, December 31, 2014
WILBURNA (BERNIE) H. WAHLBERG
BAINBRIDGE – Wilburna “Bernie” Wahlberg died on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the age of 93 at the Norwich Rehabiliation Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Beatrice Holbert, brothers, Floyd and Victor, sister, Phyllis, and husband, Gunnar.
Bernie is survived by three sons, Eric (Maureen - deceased), Victor (Coralyn) and Mark, and grandchildren, Nikole, Matthew (Laura), Todd, Adam, Sara, Adrian (Tim) and Dorian (Johnny), and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also ..
Richard Orman Delong
Published on: Tuesday, December 30, 2014
RICHARD DeLONG
January 1, 1923 - December 26, 2014
Richard Orman DeLong, 91, beloved husband of 65 years to Lillian (Ketchum) DeLong, returned to his heavenly home on December 26, 2014.
Richard was born on January 1st, 1923, to the late Edwin Elmer DeLong and Clara M. (Woodard) DeLong who owned a dairy farm in Franklin, New York. From an early age, Richard was a hard worker, rising to do chores before the sun came up. The habits he developed as a child stayed with him through life - - he rose early, took pleasure in a hard day’s work and p..
Lawrence R. Myers
Published on: Monday, December 29, 2014
LAWRENCE R. MYERS
OTSELIC – Lawrence R. Myers, 72, of Otselic, passed away on Dec. 16, 2014 at home.
He was born in New York City and retired as a self-employed plumber.
Surviving are his wife Joanne of Otselic; daughter Karyn (Benjamin) Kanzer of Bainbridge; sons Stephen (Teresa) of California and Lawrence (Sue) of Oxford; step-daughter Sharon (Michael) Joseph of Connecticut; step-sons David (Shelly) Griffin of Cicero and Daniel (Lynda) Griffin of South Carolina; and 13 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara...
David Allen Kinney
Published on: Friday, December 26, 2014
DAVID ALLEN KINNEY
LEWISBURG, TN – David Allen Kinney, age 57 of Lewisburg TN, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at his residence after a short, courageous battle with Leukemia with his loving wife Ivy by his side. Funeral services were held Dec. 5 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia TN with the Rv. John Rushing officiating. A burial followed in Polk Memorial Garden. David will always be remembered as an overall wonderful, kind hearted man who loved to fish and spend time with his family.
David is survived b..
Elizabeth Williams ("betty") Stavely
Published on: Tuesday, December 23, 2014
ELIZABETH STAVELY
MENDOCINO, Calif. – Elizabeth Williams ("Betty") Stavely, 102, died peacefully at her Mendocino, California, home on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Born in Syracuse, New York, on August 28, 1912, she was the daughter of Raymond Williams of Greene and Jessie (Hauck) Williams, of Syracuse. She attended Cornell University, graduating with a degree in botany in 1935. In 1938, she married a biochemist, Homer E. Stavely, and together they raised three sons, living in New Jersey and Indiana. In 1974, a year after the dea..
Anna E. Kingsbury
Published on: Monday, December 22, 2014
ANNA E. KINGSBURY
SHERBURNE – Anna E. Kingsbury, 90, of Shawler Brook Rd., passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich.
She was born June 28, 1924 in Sherburne, a daughter of William John and Georgia Edna Wilkinson Collins and was a graduate of Sherburne High School in 1942. On September 1, 1942, Anna married Gerald Kingsbury who predeceased her. She had worked at the Sherburne Knitting Mill, and then for T.A.C.O. in Sherburne for 40 years, where she was a group leader until her retirement. She was of..
Robert J. (bob) Sobers
Published on: Monday, December 22, 2014
ROBERT J. SOBERS
NORTH NORWICH – Robert J. (Bob) Sobers of North Norwich, passed away December 10th at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. Bob was born on October 2, 1929; he was the son of Clinton and Emily Sobers (deceased) of Lansford, PA.
Bob is survived by his wife Irene of 63 years, a brother James W. Sobers of West Chester Pennsylvania, and three married children: son Jim and daughter-in-law Marie of Bristow Virginia, daughter Loretta Motto and son-in-law Vic of Elkridge Maryland, and daughter Linda Sobers and son-in-law Bill Hai..
Justin Wood
Published on: Monday, December 22, 2014
JUSTIN WOOD
NORWICH – Justin Wood, 31 of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Justin was born on April 3, 1983, the son of Connie (Carpenter) Barnes and Chris Wood at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. He was a graduate of Unadilla Valley School.
Justin was a devoted father. If you knew Justin, you understood that Killian was his entire world, he was happiest when he was spending time with his son. Justin just had a big heart; he shared a very special bond with Kil..
Lawrence R. Meyers
Published on: Friday, December 19, 2014
LAWRENCE R. MEYERS
OTSELIC – Lawrence R. Meyers, 72 of Otselic, passed away Tuesday, December 16 at his home.
Lawrence was born in New York City and retired as a self employed plumber.
Surviving are his wife, Joanne of Otselic; daughter, Karyn (Benjamin) Kanzer of Bainbridge; sons David (Shelly) Griffin of Cicero and Daniel (Linda) Griffin of South Carolina along with 13 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara.
Per Lawarence's wishes, there will be services or calling hours.
Smith Funeral Home of De..
Theresa (montesanti) Alessi
Published on: Thursday, December 18, 2014
THERESA (MONTESANTI) ALESSI
NEW HARTFORD – Mrs. Theresa (Montesanti) Alessi, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Magnolia House of the Charles T. Sitrin HCC.
Theresa was born in Utica on September 18, 1921, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Bonanza) Montesanti. She was educated in local schools and a 1939 graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On October 28, 1950, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, Theresa was joined in marriage to Anthony Alessi of Norwich. The couple shared a very loving marria..
Dale L. Fletcher
Published on: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
DALE L. FLETCHER
BAINBRIDGE – Dale Lee Fletcher, 66 of Bainbridge, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Norwich, NY. Dale, also known as Santa by many who loved him, was born on Christmas day in 1947 at the Conamore Nursing Home in Bainbridge, NY. He graduated from Afton High School in 1966 after attending grade school at the one-room schoolhouse in Coventryville. He earned a bachelor equivalent in Engineering while in the Navy, for which he served from 1966-1973. During his Navy service, he spent considerable time in ..
Eleanor Johnson Abildness
Published on: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
ELEANOR JOHNSON ABILDNESS
ANNVILLE, PA – Eleanor Johnson Abildness, age 88, was called to Heaven after a long illness on Dec. 9, 2014 in Annville, PA. Elly is survived by children: James E. Abildness (Abby), Hummelstown, PA; Linda A. Thompson (W. Lawrence), West Sand Lake, NY; Jeffrey M. Abildness (Penney), Apalachin, NY; Susan A. Watts, Palmyra, PA. She leaves three brothers: C. Roy (Elsie), Stanley (Margie), & Kenneth Johnson – Guilford, NY; also 11 beloved grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, & 2 on the way.
Elly was..
Glenn Mitchell Race
Published on: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
GLENN MITCHELL RACE
MODESTO, CA – Glenn Mitchell Race passed away October 24, 2014 at his home in Modesto, CA. He was born on August 2, 1953 in Oxford, the oldest son of Hubert E. Race and Beverly Nichols Race.
He leaves behind his mother Beverly Race Struglia; his daughter Kaylea (Jonathon Nixon, sister Kimberlea (Peter) VanderWoude, brother Jeff (Virginia) Race and niece, Kellea (Daniel) Russell, and nephews, Geoffrey and Nigel VanderWoude, Jason (Celeste) Race, and Tejae (Jennifer) Race. Several grand-nieces and gran..
Albert James (jim) Armondi Jr
Published on: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
ALBERT ARMONDI JR
NORWICH – Albert James (Jim) Armondi Jr., 66, of Boerne, Texas, formerly of Norwich, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
Jim was born on March 28, 1948 in Norwich. He was the son of Albert James Armondi Sr. and Grace Mae (Cook) Armondi.
Jim graduated from Norwich High School.
Jim is survived by three daughters: Tina Owens, Teresa Hill, and Tracey Armondi; three sons: Anthony Armondi, Agusta Armondi Escareno, and Allen Armondi; ten grandchildren, and one sister, Alma Jean Ingraham and her husband Donald. Also ma..
Robert (butch) Crandall
Published on: Monday, December 15, 2014
ROBERT (BUTCH) CRANDALL
NORWICH – Robert (Butch) Crandall, 70, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2014 at his home with family by his side.
Butch was born on June 19, 1944 in Rome, NY the son of Leon and Ethel LaQuay Crandall. He lived with his family for a brief period of time in Utica before moving to Norwich where he attended the Norwich schools. Butch has been employed by Lancaster Developement for over 40 years as a heavy equipment operator. Highly respected within the company for his abilities Butch has been..
Mildred Baker
Published on: Monday, December 15, 2014
MILDRED BAKER
MT. UPTON – Mildred Baker 87 of Mt. Upton passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
She was born August 31, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Merti (Curtis) Gage in Norwich.
Millie married Gerald Baker on March 2, 1942 in Oneonta, NY. He predeceased her on January 23, 1988.
Together they made a home in Mt. Upton and raised 7 children. Millie was a member of the Unadilla Valley Historical Society and a past trustee of the United Methodist Church in Mt. Upton.
She e..
John M. Rawluk, Jr.
Published on: Monday, December 15, 2014
JOHN RAWLUK
McDONOUGH – John M. Rawluk, Jr., 64, of McDonough, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2014 at Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Born April 19, 1950, in Jersey City, NJ, John was the son of John Michael and Mariantonia (Girardi) Rawluk, each of whom predeceased John. He graduated from South River High School, in South River, NJ, with the Class of 1968. For 31 years he worked as a plumber and pipefitter with the Local 9 Pipefitters of Englishtown, NJ.
On October 26, 1990, in Jamesburg, NJ, John married his wife of 24 yea..
Mary Virginia Owens
Published on: Monday, December 15, 2014
MARY VIRGINIA OWENS
BUTLER, PA – Mary Virginia Owens, 82, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 12, 2014 at 2:25 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, PA.
She was born August 20, 1932 in Norwich, New York to the late James A. Haynes and Grace E. (Transue) Haynes.
Mrs. Owens was a 1950 graduate of Norwich High School, Norwich, NY, then went on to Albany Business College, earning an Executive Secretarial degree. Prior to her marriage, she worked as a secretary to the president of Bennett-Ireland, Inc. in Norwic..
Noreen (stever) West
Published on: Friday, December 12, 2014
NOREEN (STEVER) WEST
NORWICH – Noreen (Stever) West, 61, of Norwich passed away peacefully on December 8, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with her family by her side.
Noreen was born on March 3, 1953, daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Riley) Stever in Weekhawken, NJ. She graduated from Palisades Park High School and earned her Associates Degree from SUNY Morrisville. Many will remember Noreen from the years she spent working at the A&P in Norwich, and later NBT Bank in the loan department.
Noreen was a kind..
Cora I. Johnson
Published on: Friday, December 12, 2014
CORA I. JOHNSON
COLUMBUS – Cora I. Johnson, 100 yrs. old of the Town of Columbus, NY passed away on December 7, 2014 at her home.
Cora was born on September 12, 1914 in the Town of Columbus, the daughter of Bouton & Myrtle (Chesebro) Whitney. Her childhood was spent in the Columbus area. She was a 1932 graduate of Sherburne High School. On January 23, 1937, she married Robert Johnson who predeceased her in 1989.
Cora enjoyed baking and made many wedding cakes for friends and family.
She is survived by her daughter; Eileen Jo..
Gordon L. Preston
Published on: Thursday, December 11, 2014
SOUTH OTSELIC – Gordon L. Preston, 84, of South Otselic, passed away Saturday at the Norwich Nursing Center after a long illness.
He was born in New Woodstock, the son of Lester and Jennie Preston. His grandfather, Alfred Preston, played a special role in Gordon's life.
In 1950, Gordon married Doris Kenyon of Pitcher and bought a dairy farm in South Otselic where he remained throughout his life. Gordon retired in 1987 from the N.Y.S. Department of Conservation fish hatchery in South Otselic. In retirement Gordon enjoyed raising and de..
Millie Viola Brazee French
Published on: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
NORWICH – Millie Viola Brazee French, 86, of Norwich, passed away Monday morning, December 8, 2014, with her family by her side at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Millie was born in Kirk on August 31, 1928 the daughter of Jesse James and Waneta (Wilson) Brazee. She grew up in the Kirk area where she attended the local school. Millie left school early to help her parents raise their large family. Over the years she worked for Berglas Co. and the Norwich Shoe Co. from which she retired. In addition to working at the Shoe Co. Milli..
George W. Ryan
Published on: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
OXFORD – George W. Ryan, II, 57 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 9, 1957 in Oxford a son of the late George and Luana (Crawford) Ryan. On June 18, 1987 he married Lynn L. Oliver, who survives.
Besides his wife, Lynn, he is survived by his brothers, John and Yolanda Ryan of Sumerville, AL, Elmer and Eve Ryan of Baldwinsville, and Michael Gray of Sherburne; his sisters, Marianne Ryan-Jones of San Diego, CA, Jennie Ryan of Norwich, Dawn and Anthony Neri of Scranton, Tracy and Ch..
Phyllis J. Cramer
Published on: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
NORWICH – Phyllis J. Cramer, 83, formerly of Norwich, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, December 8, 2014 at her apartment in Jordan, NY.
Born June 14, 1931 in Waterville, NY, Phyllis was the daughter of Albert L. and Alice (Thayer) Ramsdell. She was a 1951 graduate of Waterville High School and received a degree from the Utica Beauty Culture School. Phyllis went on to work at Nellie’s Beauty Shop on North Broad Street in Norwich.
On May 20, 1954, in Waterville, Phyllis married Bruce J. Cramer, who died on O..
Katherine (kathy) M. Licht
Published on: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
KATHERINE M. LICHT
SMYRNA – Katherine (Kathy) M. Licht, 48, of East Main St., died Friday, December 5, 2014 at home, with her longtime companion, Craig Carpenter by her side.
She was born November 28, 1966 in Oxnard, CA, the only child of Christopher A. and Kay E. Connelly Licht, a Navy family, who called several states “home” during her early years. Kathy worked as a server for restaurants in New Mexico, and locally for Pizza Hut in Norwich and McDonalds in Hamilton. She enjoyed Pogo online gaming, and loved lighthouses, Tweety Bird an..
Patricia D. Cowles
Published on: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
PATRICIA D. COWLES
GREENE – Patricia D. Cowles, 78, of Greene passed away early Friday morning, December 5, 2014, in the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Norwich.
Pat was born on August 23, 1936 in Norwich the son of Thomas and Ruth (Wilson) Downey. She grew up in Oxford and was a graduate of the Oxford High School. Following her education she gained employment with the Raymond Corporation for a period of two years. She subsequently went to work for the Norwich Pharmacal Co and Victory Markets. Pat’s last employment was with Che..
Bernard H. (bernie) Palmer, Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
BERNARD H. PALMER, SR.
EARLVILLE – Bernard H. (Bernie) Palmer, Sr., 69, of Bisbee Rd., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2014.
He was born in Lebanon on April 9, 1945, a son of Pearl and Catherine Schroer Palmer. A lifetime resident of the Lebanon/Georgetown area, Bernie attended Earlville Central School. He worked for the Hull Corp. as a crane operator and had been a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. Bernie is remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors and espec..
Leroy S. Mathewson
Published on: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
LeROY S. MATHEWSON
NORWICH – LeRoy S. Mathewson, 76, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, December 4, 2014, at his home.
Le Roy was born on June 11, 1938 in Plymouth the son of Hubert and Laura (Bliss) Mathewson. A resident of the area all of his life, LeRoy had attended the Sherburne schools graduating with the class of 1955. Following his education he went home to work and operate the family farm which he did until 1971. He then took employment with Ballie Lumber as a machine operator where he worked for 33 years until hi..
Max F. Stevens
Published on: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
MAX F. STEVENS
NORWICH – Max F. Stevens, 80, a life long Norwich area resident, passed away Thursday evening, December 4, 2014, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Max was born on June 8, 1934 in Plymouth the son of Clifford D. and Elaine (Dunham) Stevens and was a 1952 graduate of the Otego High School. Following his graduation entered the United States Army serving his country from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954. While in the military he was stationed in Germany. Returning home, Max began operating the family ..
Gary M. Biviano
Published on: Monday, December 8, 2014
GARY M. BIVIANO
VENICE, FL – Gary M. Biviano, age 67, of Venice, FL died on December 2, 2014. He was born in Norwich, NY on June 25, 1947 to John Nofio and Barbara Baxter Biviano. Gary earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Tennessee. He worked for Alcoa in government affairs, retiring after 38 years with them. He was an avid golfer and sports fan, and a valued volunteer at Venice Hospital.
Gary is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of Venice; daughter Elizabeth Barker of Atlanta, her husband Darren and thei..
Pastor Brian E. Moore
Published on: Monday, December 8, 2014
PASTOR BRIAN E. MOORE
PITTSFIELD – Pastor Brian E. Moore, 57 yrs old of the Town of Pittsfield, NY passed away on December 3, 2014 in Norwich, NY.
Brian was born on April 19, 1957 in Huntington, NY the son of Ellsworth “Buddy” & Mary (Sexton) Moore. His childhood was spent in the Huntington, NY and Coudersport, PA areas. On June 15, 1991 he married Anne Osmeloski who survives him.
He was a carpenter by trade and the Pastor of the Rockbuilt Church of Pittsfield, NY. He was a real jokester who enjoyed listening to music an..
Patric F. Loomis
Published on: Friday, December 5, 2014
PATRIC F. LOOMIS
McDONOUGH – Patric F. Loomis, 52, of McDonough, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.
Born in Cortland, NY on May 23, 1962, Pat was a son of the late Floyd Loomis and Edna Harvey. A lifetime resident of this area, he was a “graduate” of Cincinnatus Central School and worked as a toolmaker for GE Aviation, Norwich, NY. Prior to that, he worked at Greene Technologies and Raymond Corporation as a toolmaker, machinist, and metal worker. This was not ..
Patricia (riley) (everitt) Potter
Published on: Thursday, December 4, 2014
PATRICIA (RILEY) (EVERITT) POTTER
Patricia (Riley) (Everitt) Potter, 59, of Norwich went to be with her Lord on November 7, 2014.
Patricia was born on January 27, 1955, daughter to the late Richard and Helena (Cardner) Riley. She graduated from South New Berlin School in 1973. Patricia recently retired from Chenango County, where she worked for many years as an account clerk. On October 6, 2000, she married Marty Potter of Norwich.
Patricia is remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece and ..
Joan K. Stadelman
Published on: Wednesday, December 3, 2014
JOAN K. STADELMAN
OXFORD – Joan K. Stadelman ”Joansie” 78, of Oxford , passed away at her home on Sunday Nov. 30th.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years William L. Stadelman; her son William J. Stadelman and her sister, Arlene Lloyd. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Heavey (Edward); daughter- in -law, Madeline Stadelman; grandchildren, Britane Stadelman Clark (Kevin), William J. Stadelman II, Patrick Heavey and Erin Heavey all of Charleston SC; brothers, Jack Murray (Anna), Lee Murray (Veronica) and brother ..
Rita H. Stith
Published on: Wednesday, December 3, 2014
RITA H. STITH
PITCHER – Rita H. Stith, 77, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at her home in Pitcher, while surrounded by her family.
Born in Norwich, NY on January 13, 1935, Rita was a daughter of the late Harry and Belle Moon Hicks. A longtime resident of Pitcher, she was a 1953 graduate of Otselic Valley School. She held several jobs in the local area, most recently serving as the Pitcher Town Clerk for the past 13 years. She was also the town historian with a large research field for and with several loca..
Marion K. Warner
Published on: Wednesday, December 3, 2014
MARION K. WARNER
NORWICH – Marion K. Warner, 83, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 27, 2014, at home surrounded by her family.
Marion was born on May 4, 1931 in Preston the daughter of Linn and Elvira (Franklin) Kenyon. She attended grade school in Preston and was a 1949 graduate of the Oxford High School. On April 30, 1950 in Norwich she married Lawrence (Buck) Warner who passed away November 23, 1991. A hard worker all of her life, Marion tended to her husband and children always making sure they had a home ..
Ronald C. “pip” Harvey, Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
RONALD C. HARVEY, JR.
SMYRNA – Ronald C. “Pip” Harvey, Jr., 53, of Stowell Rd., passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
He was born October 23, 1961 in Norwich, a son of Ronald C., Sr. and Betty Stowell Harvey and was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School. Ronald worked for Baillie Lumber for 35 years where he was the current night shift manager. He was a loving father and grandfather whose family was the joy of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Surviving are his fianc..
Leon E. Flowers
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
LEON E. FLOWERS
NEW BERLIN – Leon E. Flowers, 50, of State Highway 8, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his home.
He was born January 6, 1964 in Norwich, a son of John J. and Joan Strauss Flowers and attended Sherburne-Earlville schools. Leon was a truck driver for various companies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and shooting darts.
Surviving are his mother, Joan (Flowers) Stonebaker of SC; a daughter, Jennifer Flowers of Florence, SC; step-children, Jennifer Shoemaker and Michael Horne, both of SC; sisters, Ethel Sny..
Clifton C. Howe
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
CLIFTON C. HOWE
MISSOURI CITY, TX – Clifton C. Howe, 71 of Missouri City, TX formerly of Oxford passed away peacefully on November 25, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1942 in Norwich a son of the late Ward and Edith (Glenn) Howe, Sr. On June 1, 1974 he married Belle Lewis, who survives.
Clif is survived by his wife, Belle Lewis Howe of Missouri City, TX; his daughters and sons in law, Jeni and Matt Thompson of Missouri City, TX and Jolene and Nick Collins of Georgetown, NY; his grandchildren, Mariah T..
Constance F. Black
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
CONSTANCE F. BLACK
CINCINNATUS – Constance F. Black, 81, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014, in Boston, MA.
Connie was born in Dundee, Quebec, Canada, on January 10, 1933, a daughter of the late George and Annie McPherson Benane. A resident of Cincinnatus from 1962 until 1999, she was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where she was a member and past president of the Holy Name Altar and Rosary Society. She also served as the religious education director for seven years. A gradua..
Robert J. (bj) Kossman, Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
ROBERT J. (BJ) KOSSMAN
SHERBURNE – Robert J. (BJ) Kossman, Jr., 46, of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home in Sherburne.
BJ was born on July 15, 1968 in Norwich the son of Robert J. and Waneta (French) Kossman Sr. He grew up in the Norwich area and attended the Norwich High School from which he graduated in 1986. Throughout his high school years BJ was a dedicated wrestler and attended several wrestling camps. He excelled at the sport and competed in many state tournaments on different occasion..
Christine M. (chrissy) Wright
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
CHRISTINE M. (CHRISSY) WRIGHT
OXFORD – Christine M. (Chrissy) Wright, 45, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 24, 2014.
Chrissy was born on May 10, 1969 in Norwich the daughter of Ralph and Patricia (Benedict) Martin, Sr. She grew up in Greene and was a 1987 graduate of the Greene High School. Chrissy has made her home in Greene and Oxford and on Dec. 21, 1991 she married Todd Wright. Over the years she has worked for CWS and was currently employed by Mid-York Press in Sherburne.
Chrissy had an infectious sm..
Marilyn Milena Quinney
Published on: Tuesday, December 2, 2014
MARILYN M. QUINNEY
GUILFORD – Marilyn Milena Quinney of Guilford, NY passed away on November 25 at the age of 67. She was born in Norwich, NY to Ella Louise and Paul Irvin Miller on September 10, 1947. Marilyn is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Tammy and Patrick Sweeney of Tewksbury, NJ; daughter and son-in-law Theresa and Greg Danylak of Rochester, NY, along with their children/her grandchildren Rowan and Maeve Danylak; mother Louise Miller of North Pitcher, NY; sister and brother-in-law Jackie and Bob Wilcox of Norwich, NY; a..
Viola M. Thompson
Published on: Monday, December 1, 2014
VIOLA M. THOMPSON
Viola M. Thompson, 93, formerly of Norwich, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at The Centers at St. Camillus in Syracuse. Born in Cuyler, NY, she lived in Norwich for 42 years and Marcellus for four years before moving to Onondaga Hill in 2006. Viola retired in 1983 after 25 years with NYS Veterans' Home in Oxford. A member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, she was also a former member of the Norwich VFW Auxiliary Post 2782. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, cooking and baking for her family, along with..
Rev. John S. (jack) Joslyn
Published on: Monday, December 1, 2014
REV. JOHN S. (JACK) JOSLYN
MAYFIELD, NY – Rev. John S. (Jack) Joslyn of Mayfield, NY passed away on November 26, 2014 after a long illness. Jack was born on June 13, 1927 in Syracuse, NY to Rev. Dr. John M. and Ada (Burdick) Joslyn. He grew up in Syracuse and Glenfield, NY. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1944 and served as a Seaman for two years. He then attended Hartwick College and graduated from Gettysburg College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg in 1959.
After his ordination, Jack served as Assistant P..
Rebecca A. (becky) Reel
Published on: Monday, December 1, 2014
REBECCA A. (BECKY) REEL
NORWICH – Rebecca A. (Becky) Reel, 63, of Norwich, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, at her home.
Becky was born on February 24, 1951 in Norwich the daughter of Arden and Lois (Stewart) Marvin. She grew up on the family farm located on the Wahlberg Road and was a graduate of the Bainbridge-Guilford school. Becky had made her home in Norwich for many years and had been employed by CWS and the Library. On May 13, 1991 in Norwich she married Michael Reel who survives.
Besides her husband Michael ..
Elaine [hooty] B. Daily
Published on: Monday, December 1, 2014
ELAINE (HOOTY) B. DAILY
Elaine [Hooty] B. Daily passed away November 26, 2014 after an extended illness.
She was born April 22, 1936 to Leona (Monroe) and Harold Hackett of Oxford. Her parents predeceased her along with three of her siblings; Donald Hackett, Elizabeth Martin and Nancy Snell. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Heidee Peterson and her beloved husband George Daily who passed away in 2005.
She is survived by her brother Willard (Buster) Hackett, her three daughters; Nancy MacLaury, Janine Davis and Kevaney Rei..