OXFORD – Josephine Dropp, 86, of Oxford, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 14, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. Josephine was born on Sept. 21, 1926, daughter of the late John and Mary (Zurway) Dropp in Rock Rift. She was a 1944 graduate of Delaware Academy in Delhi, and a long time employee of E.C.D. of Bendix in Sidney, retiring in 1987 after nearly 40 years of employment.
Jo, or Tommi, as she was lovingly known, was a dedicated longtime member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Oxford. She was an avid bowler, participating in leagues and several tournaments, and an enthusiastic gardener, spending much time tending to her flowerbeds each year. Tommi loved her home at the lake and spending time with her family, neighbors and friends.
She is survived by her brother, Paul Dropp and his wife, Martha of Oxford, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews, as well as special friends and neighbors, Donald and Sandy Beckwith.
In addition to her parents, Josephine was predeceased by five brothers: Joseph, John, Andrew, Charles and George Dropp, and a sister, Anna Zaczek.
Friends are invited to call from 10-11 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 3 Scott St. Oxford. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11. Burial will take place in the spring in Walton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to either St. Joseph’s Church, PO Box 352 Oxford, NY 13830 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY 13815. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com.
The family wishes to thank Carrie Anne Pisani, John Beebe and the nurses from Hospice of Chenango County.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.