Obituaries


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Kenneth R. Meade Jr.

Published on: Friday, December 29, 2017
Kenneth R. Meade, Jr. formerly of Norwich and Hamilton passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the New York State Veterans Home due to complications from Alzheimers. Ken was born in Norwich on January 1, 1926 the son of Kenneth and Geraldine (Waters) Meade, Sr. Ken spent most of his life in Norwich and was a graduate of the Norwich High School as well a Hartwick College. A veteran of the United States Army he proudly served his country from July of 1944 until his honorable discharge in November of 1945. While making his ho..

Grace Runyon

Published on: Thursday, December 28, 2017
Grace Ann McNeil Runyon, 88, of North Main St., passed away on December 26, 2017. Grace was born January 8. 1929 in Norwich, daughter of Archie and Mary (McKeown) McNeil. She attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School in 1947. On May 29, 1948, Grace married Richard C. Runyon of Sherburne. She was employed at several local companies throughout her career, including TACO, Earlville Paper Box Co., Rogers Environmental Conservation Center, and she retired after 20 years from the Chenango County Accounting Department. She a..

Marion Murray

Published on: Thursday, December 28, 2017
Marion L. Murray, 93, a lifelong resident of Norwich and surrounding area passed away Monday, December 25, 2017, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Marion was born in Pharsalia on October 13, 1924 the daughter of Samuel and Nora (Johnson) Murray. She grew up in the Pharsalia area where she attended the local country schools. Over the years Marion has worked for Berglas Mfg., The Norwich Knitting Mills and TACO of Sherburne. Her last employment for many years was with Valley View Manor Nursing Home where she worked as a CNA. Marion w..

Kenneth R. Meade, Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Kenneth R. Meade, Jr, 91, formerly of Norwich, Hamilton and most recently of the New York State Veterans Home passed away peacefully, December 24, 2017, at the New York State Veterans Home. A complete obituary for Ken will be published when it becomes available. There will be a prayer service held in the spring of 2018 at a time to be announced from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home with interment to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery...

Marion L. Murray

Published on: Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Marion L. Murray, 93, of Norwich passed away early Monday morning, December 25, 2017 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 pm followed by a service at 7pm. A complete obituary for Marion will be published in the Thursday edition of the Evening Sun...

Cynthia E. Barker

Published on: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Cynthia E. Barker, 74 of Utica, formerly of Poolville and Lebanon, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. A celebration of Cynthia’s life will be held on Wednesday, at 6:00 pm at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Hamilton. Visitation one hour prior to the celebration. www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com..

Edward C. Wratten, Jr.

Published on: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Edward C. “Punky” Wratten, Jr., 67, of New Berlin, formerly of Hubbardsville, NY, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at home. He was born October 7, 1950 in Hamilton, NY, a son of Edward C., Sr. and Alice Denny Wratten. Edward lived at the Londa Holt Family Care Home for 21 years, where he enjoyed a loving family environment as the home’s longest resident. Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Harris and Debra Wratten of LeRaysville, PA; Clara and Rene Letourneau of Dallas, GA; Crystal and George Cowen of Brookfield; Mary and Al..

Brandon Palmatier

Published on: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Brandon Jeffrey Palmatier (Herbie), 16, passed away on December 22, 2017 in Guilford, NY. Brandon was born in Sidney, NY to Lisa and Jeffrey Palmatier on February 27, 2001. He attended Bainbridge-Guilford CSD where he was a junior. Brandon worked on his Uncle Matt’s Dairy Farm. At a very young age, Brandon was an entrepreneur starting with raising chickens and selling eggs. In 2015 he built and worked his own maple syrup business, named Palmatier Sugar Shack. Since the day he turned 16, he was a volunteer fireman for the Guilford Fire Depar..

Shirley K. Haddad

Published on: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Shirley K. Haddad of Bainbridge, NY passed away on December 18, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Owl’s Head, Maine on October 1, 1926 to Charles Leo Kierkegaard and Frances Minerva Brooks Kierkegaard. She was an only child. From birth through her last years of high school Shirley moved often with her parents, summering with family in Nova Scotia, Canada and living with family friends while her parents were working away from home. Shirley graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1946. Shirley was then ..

Anna Irwin

Published on: Friday, December 22, 2017
Anna Elizabeth Du Bois Irwin, age 101, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017 at James G. Johnston Nursing Home. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home and Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com. ..

Will Sherman

Published on: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
“Come in he said. I’ll give you shelter from the storm” Will Sherman was a family man to the core. Loving all of his children: Collin Fern, Mckenzie and Allysson Kampe, Cierra, Caydence, Cassius, Carter, Hunter and William Nathon Sherman Jr., came natural to him and it is what he and the love of his life, Tabitha Sherman, based their relationship on. Will was known for playing his guitar on his front porch, his culinary skills, his love for the Philadelphia Eagles but most importantly, the love he had for his family. Will has always inc..

Barbara Eldred

Published on: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Barbara M. Eldred, 91, of Norwich passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born March 29, 1926, in Norwich, Barbara was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Bush) Baulf. She graduated with the Norwich High School Class of 1944. Barbara spent her entire career in the food preparation and service industry, first as a cook for M.H. Fishman Co.’s store, then as a cook at Gibson Primary School. Barbara then moved to St. Paul’s (Holy Family) School to serve as its cafeteria manager. She completed her foo..

Charlie Townsend

Published on: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Charles A. (Charlie) Townsend, 80, of Norwich and Mt. Upton passed away Thursday afternoon, December 14, 2017, at the Norwich Rehabilitation Center. Charlie was born in Norwich on November 5, 1937 the son of Charles and Evelyn (Lee) Townsend. He grew up in Norwich, was a star athlete throughout his high school years and was a 1956 “Tough As Bricks” graduate of the Norwich High School. In 1999 he married Barbara Lewis who survives. Charlie’s athletic abilities were second to none. Rather it was football, baseball, golf, basketball, ..

Ruth Irene Bissell Wolf

Published on: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Ruth Irene Bissell Wolf, of Rochester, NY formerly of Norwich, passed away peacefully December 12, 2017. Born in Wellsville NY, she was predeceased by her parents Merl and Margaret Perry Bissell, husband Francis J. (Foxy) Wolf, sister Beatrice Hettenbaugh, brothers Howard, Harold, Paul, Frederick and Carl Bissell and son-in-law, James Scott. She is survived by her children, Mary Wolf Scott of Brockport NY, John (Connie) Wolf of Fairport NY and Paul (Karen) Wolf of Cedar Grove NJ. Grandchildren; Carrie (Gus) Carpenito, James Scott, Kelly (J..

Donald J. Utter

Published on: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Donald J. Utter, 79 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Oxford a son of the late Frank and Helen (Lord) Utter. On January 4, 1964 in Simpson, PA he married Brenda J. Sampson. He is survived by his wife, Brenda and his children, Donald Jay and Raeann Utter of Crawford, NE, Denise and John Allred of Harriman, TN, David and Amanda Utter of Oxford and Duane Utter of Oxford; his grandchildren, Erica, Alexis, Brooklyn, Harley, Freedom, Annabelle, Thomas..

Charlie Albert Frayer, Sr.

Published on: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Charlie Albert Frayer, Sr., 77, a longtime resident of Norwich, died peacefully at his home on December 16, 2017. Charlie was born on Hale St. on October 28, 1940, the son of Leonard and Jane (Blood) Frayer. He grew up on his family’s farm in Holmesville which he really enjoyed. He also loved to spend time hunting and fishing. Charlie started working at Norwich Mills on October 18, 1957 and continued there until the closing of the plant on October 18, 1994. He then worked at Chenango Memorial Hospital until he retired due to an injury. On Jul..

Barbara M. Eldred

Published on: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Barbara M. Eldred, 91, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

Kathleen J. "judy" Bell

Published on: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Kathleen J. “Judy” Bell, 79, a resident of River Road in Guilford died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Pine Heights Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Judy was born in Ashuelot, New Hampshire on February 22, 1938 the daughter of Walter R. and Alta H. (Graham) Smart. She attended schools in Winchester and was a graduate of Thayer High School. She had been employed at the former BookPress in Brattleboro from where she retired following more than 20 years of faithful service with the company. For a number of years, she resid..

Lavina G. Bullis

Published on: Monday, December 18, 2017
Lavina G. Bullis, 78, of Afton, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 13, 2017 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Lavina was born on September 1, 1939 in Deposit, NY, daughter of the late Leland and Corabelle (Thomas) Evans. On September 2, 1956, Lavina was married to Foster W. Bullis in Deposit. They shared 56 years of marriage before he predeceased her in January of 2013. Lavina was a devoted member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sidney. She loved gardening and flowers, cooking for the boys and shoppi..

Rachel S. Bates

Published on: Monday, December 18, 2017
Rachel S. Bates, 58, of Sherburne, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. She was born December 31, 1958 in Norwich, a daughter of the late Gerald and Lois Eastman Nelson. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School and SUNY, Morrisville, receiving an AS degree in Computer Systems Technology. Rachel was employed by the Champion Co. in Norwich. She attended religious services at the New York State Veterans Home and was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rachel had a wonderful s..

David Brewer, Sr.

Published on: Friday, December 15, 2017
David L. Brewer, Sr., 63, of N. Norwich, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at his home. Born in Cortland, NY, on August 1, 1954, David was the son of the late Leslie and Catherine Craft Brewer. A longtime resident of the area, David proudly served in the U.S. Army. He drove truck for many different companies throughout his lifetime and loved to spend time outdoors riding his four-wheeler and enjoying the wonders of nature. He was an avid reader who enjoyed making dream-catchers on many of his long-haul trucking jo..

Nina Lee (dodd) Rolles

Published on: Friday, December 15, 2017
Nina Lee (Dodd) Rolles, age 75, of McDonough, NY passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Nina was born in September of 1942 in Sanitaria Springs, NY. She grew up in Sanitaria Springs and Windsor, NY with her loving parents (predeceased) Alice & Wesley Dodd. Nina spent her life devoting herself to her children and husband as well as all her fur babies. She shared a deep connection and love with her horses, dogs, and cats throughout her life. She put the needs of anyone around her above her own and found true joy in the happ..

William Sherman

Published on: Friday, December 15, 2017
William N. (Little Billy) Sherman, Sr., 38 of Norwich passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at his home A service for Billy will be held on Friday, December 22, at 7 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday, December 22, from 4-7 pm. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun...

Mildred Underwood

Published on: Thursday, December 14, 2017
Mildred (Millie) Underwood, 92, of South Plymouth passed away Monday evening, December 11, 2017, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital with family at her side. Millie was born in Norwich on June 17, 1925 the daughter of William and Ruth (Webb) Lorimer. Growing up in No. Norwich she attended the Norwich Schools and was a 1942 graduate of the Norwich High School. During her high school years she was a member of the high school band where she played the drums. Over the years Millie had worked for the Norwich Knitting Mill, the Norwich Shoe Co. a..

Richard Fairchild

Published on: Thursday, December 14, 2017
Richard D. Fairchild, 89, of McDonough, NY passed away on December 10, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Richard was born in Binghamton, NY son of the late Clark and Alice Fairchild. He married his loving wife Ruth Maine Fairchild on October 15, 1955 in West Edmeston, NY. Richard is predeceased by his wife Ruth, his daughter Susan Eccleston, his brother Don Fairchild and his sisters Beverly Fairchild and Barbara Fairchild Hupman. He is also predeceased by his grandchildren Herb, Charlie, and Robert J Fairchild II. Richard is survived by..

William "larry" Ross

Published on: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
William “Larry” Ross, 81 of Oxford, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. Larry was born in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Arthur and Emily (Hunter) Ross. He is predeceased by Joseph Ross, Gladys Platts, Arthur Ross and Ronald Ross. Larry is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 41 years Arleen (Cantey) Ross, and by his brother James and Carol Oatman as well as their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Larry is also survived by his extended family Joe and Cynthia O’Casio,..

Richard Fairchild

Published on: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Richard D. Fairchild, 89, of McDonough, NY passed away on December 10, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Richard was born in Binghamton, NY son of the late Clark and Alice Fairchild. He married his loving wife Ruth Maine Fairchild on October 15, 1955 in West Edmeston, NY. Richard is predeceased by his wife Ruth, his daughter Susan Eccleston, his brother Don Fairchild and his sisters Beverly Fairchild and Barbara Fairchild Hupman. He is also predeceased by his grandchildren Herb, Charlie, and Robert J Fairchild II. Richard is survived by..

Francis E. Aldrich

Published on: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Francis E.Aldrich (82) died December 2, 2017 in Deland, FL. Fran was born in Brookfield, NY to Laura (McClintock) Aldrich and Ray Eugene Aldrich who predecease him. He is survived by his wife, Margaret F. Aldrich, daughter and son-in-law Carol and Larry Hunter, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Leanne Aldrich, sister and brother-in-law Kathleen and Harry Larkin. He is also survived by grandsons kirby Hunter and Adam Aldrich, nephew and nieces. Fran graduated from Leonardsville High and retired from the veterinary college of Cornell univers..

Mildred Underwood

Published on: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Mildred L. Underwood, 92, of South Plymouth passed away Monday evening, December 11, 2017, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Mildred are pending and will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Deborah Hitchcock

Published on: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Deborah L. Hitchcock, 62, of Norwich passed away Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, at the Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Binghamton following a strong and courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in which she was only diagnosed in February of this year. Deb was born in Binghamton on December 29, 1954 the daughter of Adam and Janet (Hall) Kloda. She was a 1972 graduate of the Chenango Forks High School and also attended Broome Community College. Deb moved to Norwich in 1979 and on May 30, 1999 married Mar..

Donna Mae Babcock

Published on: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Donna Mae Babcock, 74, formerly of Sandy Creek, NY, and more recently of Norwich, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her daughter’s residence and with her children by her side. Born November 22, 1943, Donna was the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Stacy) Stowell. On December 27, 1970, Donna married her beloved husband of 46 years, James Babcock, who died on July 3, 2016. Donna was a devoted wife and mother, and found pleasure staying at home to care for her husband, children, and household. She and her husband enjoyed ta..

Gary Loomis

Published on: Monday, December 11, 2017
Gary R. Loomis, Sr., 58, of North Pharsalia, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at his home, while surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Oxford, NY, on March 3, 1959, the son of the late Robert and Eleanor Franklin Loomis. He had served as a corrections officer for the Woodbourne Correctional Facility for almost 20 years, retiring on November 24, 2017. Gary was a hard worker and had a passion for farming. He had worked alongside his dad, until he passed away, on the family dairy farm and then ventured into raising beef catt..

Alice Wearne

Published on: Monday, December 11, 2017
Afton—Alice I. Wearne, 92, formerly of Afton, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Elizabeth Church Manor. She was born on April 17, 1925 daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Lord) Monahan. Alice grew up in Bainbridge and graduated from Syracuse University with her teaching degree. She taught at Newark Valley and later Afton Central School, where she taught until her retirement. On June 21, 1947, she was married to Clifford A. Wearne at the Bainbridge Baptist Church. They shared nearly 70 years of marriage until he predeceas..

Robert James Beadle

Published on: Monday, December 11, 2017
Robert James Beadle Sr., 84 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on December 7, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin. Robert was born on August 14, 1933 in the Town of New Berlin, the son of Ozmur & Myrtle (Myers) Beadle. His childhood was spent in Holmesville, NY and he attended South New Berlin Central School. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954 and was later employed by Amphenol of Sidney, NY for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He also served in the South New Berlin Fire department for almost 60 ..

Deborah Hitchcock

Published on: Monday, December 11, 2017
Deborah L. Hitchcock, 62, of Norwich passed away Thursday evening, December 7, 2017, at the Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Binghamton. A time to share memories and remember Deb’s life will held on Thursday, Decenber 14, from 5-7 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. A complete obituary for Deb will be published in the Tuesday edition of the Evening Sun...

Eloise Langdon

Published on: Monday, December 11, 2017
Eloise D. Langdon, 97, a long-time resident of Yonkers & Columbus, NY passed away on December 7, 2017 following a long illness. She was born in Manhattan on March 27, 1920 to Walter & Eleanor Harsnett (nee Berwanger) and was an alumnus of Hunter College and New York University. Eloise was an enthusiastic person who loved life, fashion and dance. On June 26, 1948 she married William M. Langdon, a former student, who predeceased her on March 25, 1999. She is survived by her daughter Heidi of Yonkers; a son, Gerard (Greg); daughter-in-law, J..

Donna Mae Babcock

Published on: Monday, December 11, 2017
Donna Mae Babcock, 74, formerly of Sandy Creek, NY, ​and more recently of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the residence of her beloved daughter while surrounded by all of her children. A private farewell will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home. A graveside service for Donna will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Altmar, NY. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

Margaret Millspaugh

Published on: Friday, December 8, 2017
Margaret L. Millspaugh, 84, of New Windsor NY and longtime area resident, went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh NY. Margaret was born in New Berlin, NY on August 4, 1933, the second of seven children. The daughter of the late Alfred M. and Ruth Esau Runion, she always spoke fondly of her family and the farm which they grew up on during the depression, and the hard but gratifying work of pitching hay, milking cows, the warm family kitchen with the wood fired stove where they ca..

Melissa Marie Cassella

Published on: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Melissa Marie Cassella, 42, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born on January 22, 1975 in Hackensack, NJ and moved to McDonough, NY in 1989. Melissa graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School in 1993. She attended SUNY Morrisville and graduated from Morris County Community College in NJ. Melissa is survived by her parents, Robert and Marion Cassella of McDonough, her sisters and their spouses, Elizabeth and Salvatore Penna Sr. of Carlstadt, NJ and Amy and Mark Hill of New Berlin. She was an aunt to J..

Erman "jean" Urda

Published on: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Erma “Jean” Urda, age 86, of Greene, beloved and dear wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister died Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home in Binghamton. Jean was deeply committed to her family and loved big family gatherings and all parties. Born August 2, 1931, in Liberty Township, PA, she was the first born of four children to Sylvestal and Lucy (Strope) Roe, who both predeceased her. She graduated from Montrose High School and worked at IBM Endicott and the Gas Company in Binghamton. On Octo..

Kathleen Zaia

Published on: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Kathleen Zaia, 88, formerly of Norwich, and more recently of Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. Born December 19, 1928, in Lebanon Center, NY, Kathleen was the daughter of Vernor and Winifred (Austin) Hartshorn, and one of their three children. She was a graduate of Earlville High School and attended Morrisville Ag & Tech School for short time. Shortly thereafter, in 1947, Kathleen gained employment at Chenango & Union Telephone, and worked the..

Earl S. Robinson

Published on: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Earl S. Robinson, 68, of Norwich passed away on September 22, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Sarah Robinson; and his brother, John Looker. Survivors include his longtime companion, Alisa Kurtz; his children, Jason Robinson, and Debbie Robinson; his sisters, Grace Brown, Ruth Brown, Maude Case, Joyce Wallace, and Cindy Murwin; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Earl was employed at Webb & Son in Sherburne as an equipment operator and enjoyed fishing, hunting and building bird feeders. Arrangements have been entrus..

Jeffrey Holmes

Published on: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Jeffrey Holmes, 49, of Louisville, KY passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 in Louisville where he had made his home for the past several years. Prior to making his home in Louisville, he had lived in the Norwich area. Jeff is survived by his sister Deborah, several aunts and uncles along with several cousins in the Norwich area. Jeff was predeceased by his mother Sheila Holmes. A graveside service for Jeff will be held on Thursday, December 7, at 11 am from the Norwich Quarter Cemetery. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiat..

Erma Jean Urda

Published on: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Erma Jean Urda, 86, of Greene , passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton. 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...

Grace Volkman

Published on: Monday, December 4, 2017
Grace Volkman, 82 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 30, 2017 in Cooperstown, NY. Grace was born on January 8, 1935 in the Town of Pittsfield, NY the daughter of Charles & Hazel (Pearsall) Fitzgerald. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin where she was a graduate of New Berlin Central School. On July 9, 1961 she married Lionel Volkman who predeceased her on May 31, 1981. Grace was employed as a secretary for Colgate University and the ARC of Norwich, NY. She is survived by her daughter; Theresa, Randall of Florida, grands..

Margaret Westgate

Published on: Monday, December 4, 2017
In Memory of Margaret L. Westgate June 26, 1928-December 1, 2017 Margaret L. Westgate, 89, of Bainbridge, New York passed away on December 1, 2017 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Margaret (Peggy) was born on June 26, 1928, and spent most of her life in the Bainbridge area. Peggy will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Lisa; her daughter and son-in-law, Beckee and Jerry Knight, and her grandchildren, Christopher and Samantha. Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Ralph, and her son, Marke. Peggy’s re..

Christine Bates

Published on: Friday, December 1, 2017
Christine L Bates, of Norwich, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. Born in Cortland, NY, on June 9, 1951, Christine was the daughter of Charles and Rose Wellman, of Sherburne, each of whom survives. She was the oldest of eight children. On June 29, 1969, she married Richard J Bates, who passed away March 1, 2015. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings Charlie (Malin) Wellman, of Leniore, NC, Patricia (Ralph) MacBlain, of Sherburne, Lucinda (Randy) Keyes, o..

Kathleen Zaia

Published on: Friday, December 1, 2017
Kathleen Zaia, 88, formerly of Norwich, and more recently of Vestal, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. To the leave the family a message of condolence, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

Robert Aikins

Published on: Friday, December 1, 2017
Robert E. Aikins, 88, of Chenango Ave., passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville. He was born in New Berlin on December 10, 1928 a son of the late Edwin and Veda Talbot Aikins and received his education in New Berlin and Sherburne Schools. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 1, 1950 in South Otselic he was united in marriage to the former Mary Jean Cooper. Robert worked for Benedict Supply, Sherburne for 40 years and then Agway Energy Products, Sherburne for 5 ye..