Neal Trass
Published on: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
GEORGETOWN – Neal W. Trass, 71, of Georgetown, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 after a brief illness. His loving and devoted wife of nearly 49 years, Janice and his children and grandchildren surrounded him during this time. His family was of the utmost importance to him.
He was born in Cortland on May 20, 1940 to Floyd and Edith (Tripp) Trass. Neal spent many years as a dairy farmer, having taken over the family farm from his father in 1970. He continued in this time-honored occupation until the fall of 1989 and then began a career wi..
Elsie Niles
Published on: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NORWICH – Elsie Niles, 67, of Norwich and formerly of the Mt. Upton and Sidney area, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 27, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Elsie was born in Nova Scotia on Jan. 20, 1947, the daughter of John Woodrow and Edith Nellie Snow Hillier. She came to the United States at an early age and lived for many years in the Sidney and Mt. Upton area. While living in that area she had worked for American Plastics in Bainbridge and At-A-Glance and its successor Mead Westvaco. She has made her home in Norwich for the pa..
Gladys Trythall
Published on: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NORWICH – Gladys Trythall, 88, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2012 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Gladys are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Julia Smith
Published on: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
SHERBURNE – Julia Agnes Smith, 81, a long time resident of North Pharsalia and most recently of Sherburne, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 30, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
At Julia’s request there will be no formal funeral services. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 3-6 p.m.
Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
A complete obituary for Julia will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Frederick Stagnaro
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
SMITHVILLE – Frederick J. Stagnaro passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Behe Funeral Home of Oxford.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oxford.
A complete obituary for Fred will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Elsie Niles
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
NORWICH – Elsie Niles, 67, of Norwich, passed away Friday afernoon, Jan. 27, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A celebration fo Elsie’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the serivce at 3.
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Arnold Thomsen
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Arnold Thomsen, 94, of South New Berlin went to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, Jan. 26, 2012, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin, where he has made his home for the past 2 1/2 years.
The son of Janus and Anna Larsen Thomsen, Arnold was born in Flint on Feb. 26, 1917. He grew up on the family farm in the New Berlin area where he attended the local schools. At the age of 24, he left the family home to venture out on his own and became employed by Sisson’s as a truck driver. On April 27, 1..
Barbara Beecher
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
OXFORD – Barbara Ann Beecher, born April 9, 1942, passed away Jan. 23, 2012 in Oxford after an extended illness.
She was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Paul Bobbitt. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Fred and Sharon Bobbitt, of Meriden, Conn.; sister and brother-in-law Jeanne(Crosetto) and Rick Tuck, The Villages, Fla.; her nephew Dr. Scott (Heather & son Derek) Bobbitt; her niece, Kelly Bobbitt-Schmidt (David & daughters Hailee & Kailynn); and her special pet Sabrina.
Barbara attended Union-Endicott High School and..
Juanita Johnson
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
PHARSALIA – Juanita L. Johnson, 89, formerly of Pharsalia, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at the New York State Veterans’ Home at Oxford.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Port Dickinson on Jan. 21, 1923, a daughter of the late Harley and Clara Niehaus Small. She was a long-time resident of this area. She was married to Bud Johnson, who predeceased her on Oct. 20, 1990.
She is survived by her children, Emily (Ron) Brooker of Sherburne, Leona (Tim) Monostori of Plattsburgh, Lenard (Elizabeth) Johnson of Berkshire, Alva (Ed) Greenman of C..
Arthur Christensen Sr.
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
GUILFORD – Arthur Eric Christensen Sr., 66, of Guilford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
He is survived by his wife Linda and his five children and their spouses: Arthur Eric, Jr. and Cari-Ann Christensen of Binghamton, Kimberly Christensen-Lakin and Martin Lakin of South New Berlin, Scott and Tammy Seward of Guilford, Melissa and William Strong of Guilford, and Leif Christensen and Annie Finch of Guilford. He is survived as well by twelve grandchildren: Anika and Tait Christense..
William Crandall
Published on: Monday, January 30, 2012
NORWICH – William (Bill) Arnold Crandall, 72, originally from Norwich, passed away on Jan. 21, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bill was born in Norwich, on Dec. 5, 1939. He is the son of the late James Arnold & Katherine Welch Crandall. Bill graduated from Norwich High School, Class of 1958 and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1958 where he proudly served 10 years. After being honorably discharged, he attended Albany Medical Center School of Nursing to practice nursing. He went on to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He p..
Arthur Christensen Sr.
Published on: Friday, January 27, 2012
GUILFORD – Arthur Eric Christensen Sr., 66, of Guilford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Services are pending and under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney...
Edna Newkirk
Published on: Friday, January 27, 2012
NORWICH – Edna Mae Newkirk, 99, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2012, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich, where she had made her home for the past several years.
Edna was born in Norwich in March of 1912 the daughter of Edgar and Mae LaBuff Brooks. On April 24, 1932 in Norwich she married Benjamin Newkirk, who passed away March 1, 1986. Over the years Edna had worked for the C&U Telephone Company as a telephone operator on two separate occasions. She had also worked as an operator at the..
Arnold Thomsen
Published on: Friday, January 27, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Arnold Thomsen, 94, of South New Berlin, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, Jan. 26, 2012, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin, where he has made his home for the past 2 1/2 years.
Funeral services for Arnold will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Holmesville Baptist Church. The Rev. Romeyn Kipp, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin.
Friends may call at the Holmesville Baptist Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until..
Daniel Ohl
Published on: Friday, January 27, 2012
OXFORD – Staff Sergeant Daniel John Ohl of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 26, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, with his wife of 33 years and family by his side.
He was born on July 7, 1924 in New York City to Daniel J. and Adeline (Dietz) Ohl.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Adeline, his first wife, Theresa Prusko and his son, Daniel John Ohl Jr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Knapp Ohl; son, Stephen E. (Stella) Ohl and sons, William, Brian (Alisha) and Timothy Ohl; son, Thomas Ohl; daughter, Jean Ohl and Wayne Dennis; ..
Rosa Anna Day
Published on: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
SHERBURNE – Rosa Anna Day, 88, of Chapel St., passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
She was born Jan. 17, 1924 in Sherburne, a daughter of Frank and Florence LaDau Giaquinto and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On July 5, 1964, Rosa Anna married John C. Day Jr. in Sherburne. She had worked at T.A.C.O in Sherburne for several years, and then devoted her life to caring for her family.
Rosa was a former member of the American Legion Post #876 Auxiliary and the Sherburne Fir..
Harold Rhoades
Published on: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
BOUCKVILLE – Harold C. Rhoades, 57, of Peck Road, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton.
Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Georgetown will be in the spring.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...
William Baker Jr.
Published on: Monday, January 23, 2012
OXFORD – William (Billy) Reginald Baker Jr., 60, passed away on Jan. 19, 2012.
He was born on May 20, 1951 in North Hempstead. He was the son of the late William R. and Rose M. Baker.
He is survived by his sister Patricia Miller and Tim Brown of Pueblo, Colo.; brother Ronald, and Deborah Baker of Chino Valley, Ariz.; sister Marianne, and Marc Spaziani of Binghamton,; sister Tammy, and Kevin Fisher of Peckville, Pa. Billy is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Billy resided at the “SOCR House” (State Operated Community..
Leonard Mayne
Published on: Monday, January 23, 2012
SHERBURNE – Leonard A. Mayne, 69, of State Highway 12, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at his home.
Len was born Sept. 14, 1942 in New Berlin, a son of the late Lloyd and Alice Creighton Mayne. He was a graduate of Sherburne High School and then apprenticed as a tool & die maker. He was employed at TACO in Sherburne as a tool & die maker for 17 years. Following that, he worked at Chenango Tool in Sherburne, Dandek Tool Shop in Earlville, and then opened his own small engine repair shop, “Len’s Fix-it.” On Aug. 13, 1966, Leonard ma..
Maude Tyrrell Degoede
Published on: Monday, January 23, 2012
NORWICH – Maude B. Tyrrell deGoede, 96, formerly of the Middletown area and a resident of Norwich for the past 12 years, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2012 in Norwich’s Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Maude was the daughter of Gustavus and Jessie Boyer Hale, born in Trenton, N.J., in April of 1915. She had resided in the Middletown area for over 60 years, where she raised her family and was co-owner of John Tyrrell & Sons Livestock Sales in Bullville. Following her move to Norwich, she always kept abreast of the country’s politic..
Walter Davies
Published on: Monday, January 23, 2012
SHERBURNE – Walter T. Davies, 78, of West Hill Rd., passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2012 at his home.
He was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Bayshore, a son of Charles C. and Alice Waldron Davies and received his education in Islip Terrace. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. On Nov. 8, 1969, Walter married Ethel J. Burckard in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Islip. She predeceased him on July 3, 2005. Walt had been a union mason, and later started his own business, Walt Davies Masonry in Sherburne. He was a loving and devoted family man who, ..
Maude Tyrrell Degoede
Published on: Friday, January 20, 2012
NORWICH – Maude B. Tyrell deGoede, 96, Norwich, formerly of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 from the Wallkill Cemetery of Middletown. A complete obituary will be published in Monday’s Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich...
Leonard Mayne
Published on: Friday, January 20, 2012
SHERBURNE – Leonard Mayne, of State Highway 12, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday from the Faith Baptist Tabernacle, Sherburne.
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. prior to the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. A full obituary will be published in Monday’s Evening Sun.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
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Joyce Kalicicki
Published on: Thursday, January 19, 2012
NORWICH – Joyce Audrey Cox Kalicicki, daughter of Earl Eugene Cox and Eleanor Gould Cox, was born Oct. 11, 1934, died Jan. 6, 2012 from a hard fought two-year battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Joyce began her career at the IBM Corporation in her home state of New York, and upon moving to California, Joyce began working at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in the Academic Records Office. She took off time to adopt and care for her 17-month-old son Guytano Kalicicki. After returning to Cal Poly, Joyce transferred to ..
Donald Seaman
Published on: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
CYNTHIANA, KY. – Donald R. Seaman, 78, of Cynthiana, Ky. (formerly of Guilford) passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Harrison Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Cobleskill, Sept. 11, 1933, to the late Howard and Lena Seaman. Donald retired with twenty-one years of service from the United State Air Force with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. After military retirement, he taught Air Force JROTC at Harrison County High School for twenty-one more years.
Besides his parents, Donald was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Seaman and Jo..
Lloyd Manwarren Sr.
Published on: Monday, January 16, 2012
NORWICH – Lloyd Manwarren Sr., 97, of Norwich, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich.
Lloyd was born Nov. 6, 1914 in Oxford, the son of Lynn and Estella Sayles Manwarren. He was a resident of the Norwich area his entire life. Over the years Lloyd had been a farm worker on numerous farms in the area. On March 2, 1940 in Oxford, he married Ethel Sweet, who passed away Jan. 31, 1995.
Lloyd is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law, Clara and Roy Parker, Lois Bouffard, Erma Brigam and Ka..
Alvin Edmonds
Published on: Monday, January 16, 2012
COLUMBUS – Alvin Charles Edmonds, 66, of the Town of Columbus, passed away Jan. 12, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1945 in South Edmeston, the son of Charles & Leona (Hackett) Edmonds. His childhood was spent in the New Berlin and South Edmeston areas. He attended New Berlin Central School.
Alvin was the owner and operator of Edmonds Lumber in South Edmeston.
He survived by his spouse, Teresa “Terry” (Feitsma) Edmonds whom he married in September of 2004. He is also survived by his mother, Leona Edmonds..
Robert Fornal
Published on: Thursday, January 12, 2012
EAST PHARSALIA – Robert Edward “Gradall Bob” Fornal, of East Pharsalia, formerly of New Windsor, entered into rest on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. He was 67.
The son of Peter and the late Mary (Chum) Fornal of New Windsor, he was born on August 26, 1944 in Newburgh. Bob attended Newburgh schools and served briefly in the Navy. On Dec. 5, 1970 he married Marsha Wood, who survives at home.
Bob retired from Local 825 Operating Engineers after 40 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a past member of Black Rock Fish and Game ..
Constance Degear
Published on: Thursday, January 12, 2012
PRESTON – Constance “Connie” Degear, 74, of Preston , passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in the Oneida Extended Care Facility, Oneida, where she resided for the last three years.
Connie was born on May 5, 1937 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Albertito and Lois Keefe Nadal. She spent her early years on Staten Island and has been a resident of the Norwich area since the 1950s, where she raised her family. On Sept. 8, 1992 in Preston, she married Glenn Degear.
Connie was a very active volunteer in the community, and had many i..
Sophie Mullin
Published on: Thursday, January 12, 2012
NORWICH – Sophie K. Mullin, 96, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with her family by her side.
Sophie was born on Sept. 20, 1915, daughter of the late Michael and Jawdikia (Hutnick) Lavick in Babylon. On Sept. 20, 1951, she was married to William R. Mullin in Babylon. He predeceased her on Oct. 10, 1998 after 47 years of marriage.
Sophie was a woman who wasn’t to be forgotten easily: she truly left her mark wherever she went. She had a wonderful sense of humor and w..
Anthony Torre
Published on: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
COVENTRY – Anthony (Cato Leather) Torre, 82 of Coventry, passed away on Jan. 10, 2011 at his home with his family at his side.
He was born on June 11, 1929 in Lodi, N.J., the son of the late James and Lucy (Plescia) Torre. On Sept. 3, 1950 in Little Ferry, N.J., he married the former Carole Wagner.
He is survived by his wife, Carole of Coventry; his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Michelle Torre of Charleston, S.C., and Ronald and Luanne Torre of Coventry; his daughter Carole Nease of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; his grandchildren, Anthon..
Daniel Kirk Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SHERBURNE – Daniel J. Kirk Sr., 91, of Route 12, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born Nov. 18, 1920 in West Leyden, a son of George and Dora Kraeger Kirk. He received his education and graduated from the Rome State School for the Deaf. On Nov. 16, 1955, Daniel married Edna Mae Hicks in North Norwich. He was employed at Tracy Baking Co. in Norwich for 11 years until his retirement in 1985. Dan was a sports fan who followed the New York Yankees, all the New York football teams, and the SU footb..
Gloria Peffley
Published on: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
MILLERSBURG – Gloria Leah (Brosius) Peffley, 81, of Millersburg, Pa. passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert L. Peffley.
Born on June 18, 1930, she was the daughter of William C. Brosius and his wife, Florence Alva Kieffer. Both were descendants of founders of Himmel’s Lutheran Church, established in the Schwaben Creek in 1772. After an idyllic childhood in one of the last remaining Pennsylvania German speaking communities, Gloria studied at Millersville Un..
Mildred Church
Published on: Monday, January 9, 2012
LEONARDSVILLE – Mildred May Church, 90, of Leonardsville and formerly of Norwich, passed away on Jan. 7, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Sept. 26, 1921 in Kirkwood, Illinois, the daughter of Warren & Ruth (Crouse) Arnold.
Mildred worked in the cafeteria of NBT bank until her retirement. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 189 of Norwich.
She is survived by her children: Ruth Ann Dixon of Lewisburg, N.C., Patricia & Luis Wilcox of Whitney Point, Nancy Phillips & Carla Neilsen of Leonardsville, and Lonnie Wilkes of Nor..
Sharon Bice
Published on: Monday, January 9, 2012
NEW BERLIN – Sharon L. Bice, 69, of New Berlin, passed away on Jan. 7, 2012 in Waterville.
She was born on March 28, 1942 in Clayville, the daughter of Neil & Edna (Strain) Barlett. Her childhood was spent in Clayville.
Sharon married Royce Bice in September 1961. He survives her.
She was employed as a nurses aide for Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, for 20 years. She enjoyed the horse races at Vernon Downs and working on the family farm.
Sharon is survived by her children; Royce Bice Jr. of New Berlin, Mark Bice and his fiancée ..
Josephine Widrick
Published on: Monday, January 9, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Josephine T. Widrick, 80, of South Otselic, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
Funeral services will be held at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Jeanne Angell officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in the spring of the year. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m...
Carlton Odell
Published on: Monday, January 9, 2012
MT. UPTON – Carlton Phillips Odell, 84, of Mt. Upton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and loving family on Jan. 5, 2012.
Carlton was born June 28, 1927 on the family farm in the Town of Guilford. He was the son of Phillips M. Odell and Ernestine (Greene) Odell. Carlton worked the farm with his father and brother as he grew up. When he married, Carlton and his brother were in farming together for 30 years until he hurt his back and had to give it up. He always helped the neighbors when they needed help. He was a lov..
William Ryfinski Jr.
Published on: Friday, January 6, 2012
EARLVILLE – William Ryfinski Jr. 63, of Craine Lake Rd., died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at home.
He was born April 24, 1948 in Utica, a son of the late William, Sr. and Victoria F. Radivon Ryfinski. A lifelong Earlville resident, he was a graduate of Earlville High School. Bill was a true entrepreneur, who had a diversified career. At an early age he was the owner and operator of a service station in Manlius. He also owned Chenango Sporting Goods in Norwich and later W.R. Supply in Earlville. He was involved in real estate and was a real estate..
Henrietta Perry
Published on: Thursday, January 5, 2012
NORWICH – Henrietta Ardell (Norris) Perry, 90, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Norwich.
Henrietta was born Sept. 25, 1921 in Norwich, the daughter of Herbert F. and Rose Ann (Sherman) Norris. She grew up in Norwich where she attended the Norwich schools graduating with the class of 1940. Over the years she had been employed by the Norwich Pharmaceutical Co., Fishman’s Dept. Store, W.T. Grants and The Evening Sun all prior to becoming a stay at h..
Henrietta Perry
Published on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
NORWICH – Henrietta A. Perry, 90, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 2, 2012, in the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Norwich.
Funeral services for Henrietta will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Brian Conover, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Norwich, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 5-8 p.m.
A complete obituary for Henrietta will be published in the T..
Agnes Tyler
Published on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
CORNING – Agnes “Aggie” Annette Tyler, born on Sept. 11, 1942 in Nashua, New Hampshire, died peacefully and gratefully in her sleep at the age of 69, at her home on Townsend Avenue in Corning, New York, on Dec. 18, 2011 at 4:17 a.m., following a courageous battle with lung cancer, with her devoted brother, Charlie, at her side.
Aggie was predeceased by her lifelong companion, Donald Blackwell, her beloved sister Mary, and her parents Leonard A. Tyler and Pauline C. Tyler. She is survived by brothers Charles Edward Tyler of Glen Rock, Ne..
George Zieno
Published on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
NORWICH – George A. Zieno, 87, of Grove Avenue, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
Born in Norwich on Nov. 27, 1924, George was the son of John and Rose (Garafalo) Zieno. He graduated from Norwich High School and then served in the United States Army during World War II. He returned to Norwich following his discharge from active service and, for many years, was the proprietor of City Floor and Wall Covering.
He was an active member of St. Bartholomew’s Church, serving for many yea..
Cleo Decker
Published on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
OXFORD – Cleo “R” (Charley) Decker, of Oxford, died peacefully at home with his family around him. He was born on April 24, 1930 a son of the late Fred and Ada (Jones) Decker. On June 21, 1952 in Lambs Creek, PA he married Betty L. Palmer.
He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Decker of Oxford; his daughters, Ellen V. Fiero and husband David of Chesapeake, VA, Betty L. Glatzer of Syracuse, UT, and Penny Beebe of Ithaca; his sons, Robert Decker of Syracuse, and Michael Decker of Fr. Lauderdale, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren..
Doris Jackson
Published on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
NORWICH – Doris D. “Dorie” Jackson, 86, formerly of Coomes Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Ann Callahan, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Norwich on Nov. 4, 1925, Dorie was the daughter of George and Eva (Quinn) Devine. She was a 1943 graduate of Norwich High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Manhattanville College in 1947. She travelled by ship to Europe and visited Paris, London, Germany and Switzerland before returning to work for the Norwich Pharmaceutical C..
Danial Amerson
Published on: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
COVENTRY – Danial L. (Torre) Amerson, 29, of Coventry passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 29, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He is survived by his mother and step father, Luanne and Ronald Torre of Coventry; his brothers and sisters, Damon and Jenny Amerson and children, Bailey and Darian of Green Bay, WI, Ronald and Christina Torre, Jr. and children, McKenzie and Ronald III of Waretown, NJ, Anthony Ronald Torre of Binghamton, Melissa and Jay Bates of Tuckerton, NJ, Samantha Torre of Coventry, and Luci and Sgt. Mark Nabinger an..
George Zieno
Published on: Tuesday, January 3, 2012
NORWICH – George Zieno, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home.
A full obituary will be published when it becomes available...
Doris Jackson
Published on: Tuesday, January 3, 2012
NORWICH – Doris D. Jackson, 86, of Coomes Street, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A full obituary will be published when it becomes available...
Patricia Murray
Published on: Monday, January 2, 2012
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Patricia (Loomis) Murray 68, formerly of Schenectady, passed away suddenly at home on Dec. 27, 2011.
Born on Dec. 13, 1943 in Norwich, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Frances (Greene) Loomis. She graduated from Norwich High School and subsequently married Donald F. Murray Sr. on Dec. 19, 1961. He predeceased her on May 8, 2007.
Pat was a homemaker for many years while raising her two sons then went on to work for Carl Co. in Schenectady. She later worked for The Golub Corporation until her retirement in 2005. Sh..
James Hodge
Published on: Monday, January 2, 2012
JAMES HODGE
OXFORD – James Oby “Jim” Hodge, 70, of Oxford passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at his home.
He was the husband of Barbara C. (Hendrickson) Hodge for 51 years. Born Feb. 23, 1941, in Norwich, he was the son of the late Grant and Louise (Spice) Hodge.
The land that comprises Oxpres Farms, a dairy farm with barns and land in both Oxford and Preston, has been an ever-present part of Jim’s life. At 7 years old, he walked alongside his father and brother, E. Donald Hodge, herding their dairy cows from downtown Oxford to thi..
Mary Gunther
Published on: Monday, January 2, 2012
SMYRNA – Mary E. Gunther, 48, of State Highway 80, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at her home.
She was born March 18, 1963 on Long Island, a daughter of John and Carol Chichester Mahoney and was a graduate of local schools. On April 8, 1984, Mary was married to Carl Gunther in Seldon. Mary was a home health aide and certified nursing assistant who worked at several nursing homes and Quality Care on Long Island. She was a loving wife, mother and “Namma” as her grandchildren called her. She enjoyed baking cakes, making candy and r..