Frank Roberts
Published on: Monday, January 31, 2011
HUBBARDSVILLE – Frank A. Roberts, 56, of Wickwire Rd., passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
He was born Nov. 5, 1954 in Utica , a son of the late Aubrey and Jane Allen Roberts, and was a graduate of Hamilton Central School. On Oct. 22, 1983, Frank married Penny Ray in East Hamilton. He was a calibration technician and product specialist at Norwich Aero for 16 years. Previously, he had worked at Utica Corp., Bossert, Champion Homes and Cheseborough Ponds. Frank was a loving, devoted husband and father whose ..
Donald Matteson
Published on: Monday, January 31, 2011
ORWICH – Donald Matteson, 82, of Norwich and Brooksville, Fla., passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at his home in Brooksville.
Don was born Aug.. 10, 1927 in New Berlin the son of John and Myrtle Matteson. He was predeceased by his wife Jeanne D. Matteson, his brothers Kenneth Matteson and John Matteson, New Berlin and Robert Matteson, Norwich.
Don was the father of Debra Silverman and her husband Neal of Rotterdam, and Cynthia Matteson of Westtown. He is grandfather to five grandchildren, Heather Van Auken, Nathan Barber, Lis..
Alice Thatford
Published on: Monday, January 31, 2011
MT. UPTON – Alice E. Thatford, 80, of Mt. Upton, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 27, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn in October of 1930, she was the daughter of Charles and Alice St. Charles Bolte. Alice was married to Stephen J. Thatford who passed away in June of 1986. Following her marriage, Alice and her husband moved to Northport where they made their home for many years. In 1985 she moved to the Mt. Upton area where she continued to make her home until her passing.
Alice is survived by her children; Rober..
Douglas Winsor
Published on: Friday, January 28, 2011
NORWICH – Douglas P. Winsor, 52, of Norwich passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
He was born on June 11, 1958 in Sidney, the son of the late Richard and Arlene (Stanley) Winsor.
He is survived by his brothers R. Bruce Winsor and wife JoAnn, of Guilford and Christopher M. Winsor of Oxford; nieces and nephew, Rae Winsor Mamorella and husband Chris of Syracuse, Kacie Winsor of Raleigh, N.C., Aaron Winsor of Oxford, and Alyssa Winsor and her daughter Lilly, of Norwich. He was predeceased by both parents and hi..
Donald Cunningham
Published on: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
POMPEY – Donald R. Cunningham, 88, of Shea Rd., Pompey, passed away Jan. 23, 2011, at the Veteran’s Hospital, Syracuse.
Born on March 27, 1922, in Buffalo, Don was the son of Chris and Ona (Hatt) Cunningham. When he was a young boy, Don’s family moved to Syracuse. He graduated in 1940 from Vocational High School. In September of 1942, Don enlisted in the Army Air Corp. After training in Amarillo, Texas, he was sent to the Pacific Theater to be a B-17 mechanic. His squadron was stationed at Clark Field shortly after Gen. McArthur returned..
Marjorie Baldwin
Published on: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
GUILFORD – Marjorie Jean Baldwin 88, of Guilford passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
She was born Aug. 29, 1922, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Kern) Schlafer in Sidney.
Marjorie married LeRoy Baldwin in Honesdale, Pa. on Sept. 10, 1939. He predeceased her on April 19, 1992.
Marjorie and LeRoy were talented musicians she would the play the accordion and he the guitar for local square dances. Her love for music and dancing was only surpassed by her love for her family. Marjorie was a de..
Donald Robinson
Published on: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
SOUTH OTSELIC – Donald H. “Pug,” Robinson, 87, of South Otselic, passed away Sunday at the Crown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland.
He was born in South Otselic and was a dairy farmer, operating Sabrown Farm.
Donald was a 1941 graduate of South Otselic Central School, a member of its Alumni Association and past member and President of its school board. He was a Seventh Degree member of the Otselic Valley Grange for 70 years, a member of Holsteins Associations and the Willet Sr. Center.
Surviving are daughters, Marjorie (Stan..
Glenn Powers
Published on: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
HOLMESVILLE – Glenn Robert Powers, better known as John to all his family and friends, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 20, 2011 at his home in Holmesville with his children by his side.
John was born on March 6, 1938 in White Store, the son of Horatio and Audrey Law Powers. John grew up in the White Store and Holmesville area and attended the South New Berlin school district. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was employed in various jobs such as, OW railroad, school bus driver, Simmonds Precis..
Mildred Whaley
Published on: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
NORWICH – Mildred E. Whaley, 96, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at Valley View Manor in Norwich.
She was born Nov. 25, 1914 to Elliott and Grace (Wales) Whaley. She worked for Deuel Nursing Home and the NYS Veterans Home, as well as running the family farm as a true pioneer woman.
She is survived by her daughter Norma Turner and her sister Jessie Sayles, plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. She was predeceased by her brothers Norris, Carey, Grant, Verne, Erford and Carl, as well as her sisters Gladys, Anna and V..
Donald Cunningham
Published on: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
POMPEY – Donald R. Cunningham, 88, of Pompey and the father of The Rev. Doulglas Cunningham, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 23, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse.
Funeral services for Don will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pompey. Interment will be at a later date in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Pompey.
Friends may call at the Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11.
A complete obituary for Don will bepublishe..
Erika Kluge
Published on: Thursday, January 20, 2011
GREENE – Erika L. Kluge, 52, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at home.
She was predeceased by her father, Henry; sister, Barbara Joan; and grandmother, Ella Lasell.
Erika is survived by her mother, Lindy Kluge of Smithville Flats; three brothers, Paul & Ellen Kluge and John Kluge of Skaneateles; and Glenn Kluge of Smithville Flats; sister, Krista and Darrell Barlow, New Hampshire; two nieces and three nephews.
Erika graduated from Greene Central School and received a Bachelors Degree from State University New York at Binghamton...
Jennie Shaheen
Published on: Thursday, January 20, 2011
SHERBURNE – Jennie A. Shaheen, 94, of School St., passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
She was born on Jan. 8, 1917 in Utica, the eldest daughter of Habib and Sadie Shaheen, who recently emigrated from Lebanon. Following her graduation from the 8th grade, Jennie began her long career in business by working along side her father in his grocery store at 811 Mohawk St. in Utica. On May 11, 1942, Jennie was united in marriage to Joseph A. Shaheen in Utica. For most of their married life, Joe and Jennie li..
Ruth Barker
Published on: Thursday, January 20, 2011
PLYMOUTH – Ruth Louise Barker, 65, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 18, 2011, at her home.
The only child of Ralph Edwin and Elsie Louise Nower Garrett, Ruth was born in Norwich in January of 1946. She grew up in Smyrna and attended the Sherburne schools, from which she graduated. For a time, Ruth lived in Earlville and was employed by the Paper Box Factory. For the past 20-plus years, she had made her home in Plymouth. Ruth had also worked for 17 years for Norwich Mills, subsequently Champion Products, and for 20 years for Col..
Paul Potter Jr.
Published on: Thursday, January 20, 2011
SHERBURNE – Paul R. Potter Jr., 52, of Sherburne, passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2011, at the Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Paul was born in DeRuyter in November 1958 and was the son of Paul and Rosie (Hollenbeck) Potter Sr. He grew up in the Norwich area and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. Following his education he entered the United States Army where he served his country until his honorable discharge. Over the years Paul and his family have made their home in the Smyrna and Earlville areas and have lived in Sherburne fo..
Eleanor Kappauf
Published on: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
BAINBRIDGE – Eleanor E. Kappauf, 87, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday afternoon, January 14, 2011, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Corona in June of 1923, Eleanor was the daughter of Frederick and Emma Robe Lawrence. After her graduation from the Mepham High School in Long Island, she attended business school. Eleanor and her husband of 61 years, Robert Kappauf, were married in Seaford, L.I. on June 19, 1948. In 1970, the Kappaufs moved upstate and Eleanor worked beside husband Bob in the owner..
Catherine Stevens
Published on: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
AFTON – Mrs. Catherine Mary Miller Stevens, age 83, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on Nov. 17, 1927 in Afton. She died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at 8:35 a.m. at the King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison, Indiana.
She was the daughter of the late, Joseph & Evelyn Alaska Daniels Miller. She was raised in Afton and attended Harpursville School in Harpursville. She was a faithful member of the Old Fashion Bible Baptist Church in Oxford,. She was united in marriage to Frank E. Elliott and this union was blessed with five daughters. They e..
John A. “jack” Crawford
Published on: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
SAN ANGELO, Texas – John A. “Jack” Crawford departed this earth to join his dear wife on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be all day Wednesday and Thursday at the Shaffer Funeral Home, 8009 Hwy 87 North in San Angelo, with the family present on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday in Pioneer Memorial Park with Russ Frasier officiating. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Jack was born Sept. 8, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joh..
Priscilla Scanlan
Published on: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
SOUTH OTSELIC – Priscilla Scanlan, 94, of South Otselic, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at the Valley View Nursing Home, Norwich.
Mrs. Scanlan was born in Romulus, on Nov. 15, 1916, a daughter of the late Henry and Edna Cassidy VanVleet. A resident of this area since 1995, she was a member of the United Methodist Church of South Otselic. From 1937 until her retirement in 1962, she worked as a registered nurse for different hospitals and physicians. Mrs. Scanlan enjoyed playing cards, cooking and baking, needle crafts, and solving cr..
Dorothy West
Published on: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
OXFORD – Dorothy K. West, 75, of Oxford, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 15, 2011, in the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
The daughter of Walter and Stella Padakowski Kalicicki, Dorothy was born in Bradock, Pa. in February of 1935 and relocated with her family to the Sidney area at an early age. She was a graduate of the Sidney High School. For most of her adult life, Dorothy lived in and around the Oxford and Norwich areas. Her 30-plus years as an inspector with the Norwich Shoe Company ended when they closed, and Dorothy fini..
Eleanor Kappauf
Published on: Monday, January 17, 2011
BAINBRIDGE – Eleanor Kappauf, 87, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Eleanor are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Dorothy West
Published on: Monday, January 17, 2011
OXFORD – Dorothy West, 75, of Oxford, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 15, 2011 in the Norwich Rehabilitation Center of Norwich.
Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas Ward, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church of Oxford, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Prospect Hill Cemetery of Sidney.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.
A complete obituary for Dorothy will be published i..
Kenneth Axtell Jr.
Published on: Monday, January 17, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Kenneth M. Axtell Jr., 75, of South New Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
Ken was born on Aug. 19, 1935, son of the late Kenneth, Sr. and Sylvia (Frank) Axtell in Deposit. Ken graduated from Delhi College with his associates and joined the National Guard, serving honorably from 1956 until 1958. Ken was a bank executive with Farmers National Bank in Deposit for 35 years, retiring in 1992. On April 5, 1991, Ken was married to Joan Blood at St. Andrews Episco..
Joanna Mcdonald
Published on: Monday, January 17, 2011
CINCINNATUS – Joanna R. McDonald, 82, of Cincinnatus, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, while surrounded by her family.
Mrs. McDonald was born in Smithville on Oct. 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Monroe and Jessie Paddleford Torrey. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus. Until 2001, she was the owner of J&B Welding, Cincinnatus.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce McDonald, at home; her children, John (Pat) Rice, Jim (Lorelei) ..
Steven Trush
Published on: Friday, January 14, 2011
NORWICH – Steven F. Trush, 90, of Norwich, formerly of Morrisville, departed his earthly life peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011.
Born on May 27, 1920 in Derby, Conn., he was a son of John and Veronica Denys Trush. He was a graduate of Derby High School and attended Sheffield School (now Yale University). On April 28, 1945, Steve was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Grace Anderson, and they had one child, Nancy Jane. Mr. Trush was an electronics engineer who worked for Chance-Vought Aircraft in Stratton (CT), Dalla..
Doris Barrows
Published on: Thursday, January 13, 2011
NORWICH – Doris E. Barrows, 96, long-time resident of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 11, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Sherburne in October of 1914, Doris was a daughter of Damon and Bernice Barr Cook. She and her husband, Asa Barrows, were married on Oct. 24, 1937, in the family home in Sherburne. They made their home for a time in King Settlement and were long-time residents of the Polkville area. It was one of their joys to go camping around the area, in the Adirondacks, and especially at the camp they built..
Gary Larsen
Published on: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
GILBERTSVILLE – Gary D. Larsen, 60, of Gilbertsville, passed away Sunday , January 9, 2011 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
He was born in Oneonta, the son of Kenneth Floyd Larsen and Jean (Erickson) Larsen. He married Ellen Szatkowski in 1984 at the First Presbyterian Church in Gilbertsville. Gary was a well known area dairy farmer. He was a former member of the Gilbertsville Fire Department as well as having served on the Butternut Town Board for eight years. He was a founding member of the Butternut Farms Organic Coop, and was an av..
Richard Estelow
Published on: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
OXFORD – Richard “Rich” Estelow passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2011 at his home.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1952 in Norwich, a son of the late J. VanWagenen and Charlotte (Sherwood) Estelow.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Judy Estelow of Oxford, his sister, Mary Kiernan of Sherburne and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Taylor and his niece, Brandi Estelow.
Rich was a gifted athlete and played football and track at Oxford Academy and Central School.
He was an avid N..
Doris Barrows
Published on: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
NORWICH – Doris E. Barrows, 96, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 11, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Funeral arrangements for Doris are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Francis Murphy
Published on: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
SCHUYLERVILLE – Francis G. Murphy of Hobe Sound, Fla., and formerly of Schuylerville, died peacefully on Jan. 6, 2011.
Born in Cooperstown on Oct. 4, 1920, Francis was the son of Fannie (Foote) and William Murphy.
Francis was employed by Agway, Inc, Schuylerville Central School, and Saratoga Raceway. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Schuylerville Lions Club, American Legion Post #278 in Schuylerville, New York, and VFW Post 10132 in Hobe Sound, Fla.
Francis graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam in 1938. ..
Bernice Holt
Published on: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
EARLVILLE – Bernice E. Holt, 90, lifetime resident of Earlville and Sherburne, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
She was born Feb. 9, 1920 in South Hamilton, a daughter of the late Raymond C. and Martha D. Stone Excell, and attended local schools. On June 24, 1939, Bernice married Harold A. Holt in East Hamilton. He predeceased her on July 23, 1964. Bernice was a loving mother and homemaker whose life was devoted to raising her family. She was an active member of the C..
Frances Smith
Published on: Monday, January 10, 2011
NORWICH – Frances D. Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord, Jan. 5, 2011 in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Frances was born in Paterson, N.J. on May 21, 1922 the daughter of Anthony and Marcella Siderivitch Zabett. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Marcella, her husband Marvin S. Smith on Feb. 6, 2007 and her son Edward Cole. She is survived by her son Charles Davenport Sr. and daughter-in-law Cindy of Oxford, her step-son Edward Smith and daughter-in-law Amanda of Sidney and step-daughter Judy Conklin and son-in-law Fred o..
Donald Christian
Published on: Monday, January 10, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Donald P. Christian, 96, of South New Berlin, went home with his Lord on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, with family holding his hands and was undoubtedly greeted by his wife and two sons.
He had resided at the Chase Nursing Facility of New Berlin for the past 8 months where he received excellent care. Previous to that, he and his wife Ellamae had lived in their home in South New Berlin for 64 years.
Don was born Oct. 7, 1914, one of several children to Miles and Goldie Christian and lived his entire life in this area. Raised on a..
W. Jerry Owens
Published on: Monday, January 10, 2011
SHERBURNE – W. Jerry Owens, 59, of North Main St., Sherburne, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany.
He was born April 2, 1951 in New Berlin, to Albert and Sarah Owens. Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School. He obtained his A.S. Degree in Business from SUNY Morrisville and his B.A. in Business Administration from SUNY Tech, Utica. He was a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had been married to the ..
Marcene Law Sr.
Published on: Monday, January 10, 2011
NORWICH – Marcene Keith Law Sr. died at age 57, at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, from complications of cancer.
He was employed by SUNY Upstate Medical University as a security guard at the time of his death. He had previously been employed as a Prison Guard and a warehouse worker for Victory Markets. He was especially gifted musically and played a variety of self taught instruments.
He is survived by his two sons and their families. Marcene Law Jr. (Loretta Willard) and Wade Law (Rachel), all of Norwich. He is also survived..
Bernice Holt
Published on: Monday, January 10, 2011
EARLVILLE – Bernice Holt, of Earlville, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville.
Spring interment will be in the Graham Cemetery, Hubbardsville.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 pm.
A full obituary will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Margaret Emerson
Published on: Monday, January 10, 2011
NORWICH – Margaret Emerson, 94, of Midland Drive, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born June 19, 1916 in Norwich, Margaret was the daughter of Santo and Antonia (Alessi) Fama. Following her schooling in Norwich, she worked as a seamstress at the former Norwich Knitting Mill and Champion Products and then at the Family Bargain Center.
Margaret enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking for her family.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church and of the Rosary Society.
Margaret was the loving..
W. Jerry Owens
Published on: Friday, January 7, 2011
SHERBURNE – W. Jerry Owens, 59, of North Main St., Sherburne, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany.
He was born April 2, 1951 in New Berlin, a son of Albert and Sarah Gould Owens. Jerry was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central School in 1969, received an Associate Degree in Business from SUNY Morrisville, and his BA in Business from SUNY Tech in Utica. His career was focused on nursing home administration. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had been marrie..
Patricia Snyder
Published on: Friday, January 7, 2011
HAMILTON – Patricia A. Snyder, 72, of Wylie St., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
She was born Feb. 20, 1938 in Norwich, a daughter of the late Walter and Ella Jaquay Johnson and was a graduate of Earlville High School. On Dec. 31, 1974, Patricia married Howard W. Snyder, Sr. in Earlville. He predeceased her on July 5, 2009. Pat was an accomplished seamstress who was a vendor at the Hamilton Farmers Market for over 28 years as Pat‚s Pillows-N-Things. She was a charter me..
David Gregory
Published on: Friday, January 7, 2011
SHERBURNE – David B. Gregory, 62, of Classic St., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.
He was born Nov. 16, 1948 in New Berlin, a son of Brittain and Gladys Gabriel Gregory. He was a graduate of New Berlin schools and had attended Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. Dave was the Produce Manager at the Big M in Sherburne for 33 years until his recent retirement. He had previously worked for the Great American/Victory Markets grocery chain. He was a man of many pursuits who enjoyed technology, the latest gadgets..
Frances Smith
Published on: Friday, January 7, 2011
NORWICH – Frances Smith, 88, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Funeral arrangements for Frances are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Stephen Willard
Published on: Thursday, January 6, 2011
WHITNEY POINT – Stephen H. Willard, 58, of Whitney Point, passed away in the comfort of his childhood home on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. The family will receive friends at the Nichols Funeral Home, 7323 119th St. Whitney Point, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday...
Linda Dumond
Published on: Wednesday, January 5, 2011
OXFORD – Linda H. Dumond, 66, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 3, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1944 in Norwich the daughter of the late Lewis and Thelma (Harvey) Horton. On June 22, 1963 in Oxford, she married Robert D. Dumond, who passed away on Sept. 15, 2002.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Sharon Horton of Oxford; her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith Dumond of Bainbridge, and Elaine and Clifford Becker of Norwich and a very special friend, Gloria Davis of O..
Janice Wright
Published on: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
NORWICH – Janice K. Wright, 77, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 2, 2011, in the Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse.
Janice was born in Utica, the daughter of Victor Per Lee and Ruth (Coleman) Kenyon in June of 1933. A resident of Norwich for many years, she had worked a brief period of time for I.L. Richer in Sherburne. Her main employment for a perod of 30 years was with the Chenango County Public Health Dept. from which she retired.
Janice is survived by her daughters Wendy Wright of Norwich and Jamie Moore of South Plymouth..
Corda Wheeler
Published on: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Corda Wheeler, 88, a life long resident of South New Berlin, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 1, 2011 at her home in South New Berlin.
Corda was born in Norwich, the daughter of Samuel and Bertha (Dibble) Phetteplace in November of 1922. She grew up on the family farm in Whitestore and was a graduate of the South New Berlin school. On Dec. 4, 1941 in South New Berlin, she married Ralph Wheeler, who passed away June 17, 2002.
Corda’s life was devoted first to her family and second to her community. She worked for a pe..
Joyce Demmon
Published on: Tuesday, January 4, 2011
EARLVILLE – Joyce Unger Demmon, 70, of Route 12B, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
She was born July 6, 1940 in North Norwich, a daughter of Ivan R. and Elizabeth Rounds Unger and was a graduate of Hamilton High School. Joyce was married to Stanley Brooks and later to Russell Demmon, both of whom predeceased her. Her companion, Robert White, also predeceased her in 2008. Joyce retired in 2007 from her position as Earlville Village Clerk. Previously, she had worked at Nardi’s in Hamilton, and was th..
Corda Wheeler
Published on: Monday, January 3, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Corda Wheeler, 88, a life long resident of South New Berlin, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 1, 2011 at her home in South New Berlin.
Funeral services for Corda will be held on Thursday, Jan at 1 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Barry Davis, pastor of the First Baptist Church of South New Berlin, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.
P..
Janice Wright
Published on: Monday, January 3, 2011
NORWICH – Janice K. Wright, 77, of Norwich, passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 2, 2011, at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
Funeral arrangements for Janice are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Ralph Gould
Published on: Monday, January 3, 2011
NORWICH – Ralph Gould, 78, of Norwich, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 31, 2010 at his home.
The son of George and Mildred Gould, Ralph was born in Thunder Bay, Alberta, Canada in November of 1932. He spent the early years of his life in Canada and in 1960 moved to Arizona to open the southwest markets for the Dr. Pepper soft drink. He later worked as a graphic artist and created cartoon characters which now adorn the side of the Norwich City school buses. In 1987, Ralph and his family moved to Norwich. He was a well known Norwich City scho..
Timothy Wenzel
Published on: Monday, January 3, 2011
NORWICH – Timothy N. Wenzel, 22, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at his home following a long battle with neurofibrosis.
Tim was born in Norwich the son of Donna Bontorno Markham and Harry Wenzel in September of 1988. He grew up in Norwich and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. A very intelligent individual, he was always eager to learn more and spent countless hours on his computer. A gifted writer, Tim was a member of the National Poet Society and had been published three times.
Tim is surviv..
Francis Davis
Published on: Monday, January 3, 2011
GREENE – Francis E. Davis, Greene, 78, passed away on Dec. 31, 2010 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Davis and Madeline Griffin. He is survived by his wife, Nellie; six stepchildren, Connie, Leslie, Fred, Louie, James and Conrad; two brothers, Howard Davis and Harold Griffin. Francis was a dairy farmer for 40 years. He enjoyed country music and traveling.
Funeral services will be held noon on Tuesday at Root Funeral Home. Friends of the family may call Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service a..