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Marion Foster

Published on: Friday, January 30, 2015
MARION FOSTER NORWICH – Marion “Mickey” Foster, 85, of Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. Mickey was born on July 25, 1929 daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Wright) McCoy in Sherburne. On July 3, 1949 she married the late Morris Foster in DeRuyter, NY. Mickey was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary in DeRuyter and the Broad St. United Methodist Church in Norwich. Mickey loved animals and people. She could strike up a conversation with anyone. Mickey e..

Gus Stamatatos

Published on: Friday, January 30, 2015
GUS STAMATATOS NORWICH – “Gus” Stamatatos, 59, of Norwich, passed away on January 28, 2015 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. with family by his side. Born on February 16, 1955, in Kefelonia, Greece, Gus was the son of Stamatis and Anna (Kalogeras) Stamatatos. At the age of 14, Gus and his family moved to America. While in America Gus was hired in the restaurant field, which he continued for his entire life. Gus and the love of his life, Maria Fernandez Stamatatos, were together for 32 wonderful years. Since 2005..

Ruth Stratton

Published on: Thursday, January 29, 2015
RUTH STRATTON TYNER – Stratton, Ruth Carolyn Putman, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tyner, NY on Monday, January 26, 2015. She was predeceased by her former husband William Stratton, her son Charles Stratton, and her parents Minnie and Charles Putman. Ruth is survived by her significant other Raymond Wheeler and children Billie Jean Hendrickson (Adrian Lungu), Stella and Stephen Ohl, Albert and Ewa Stratton and her youngest daughter Sarah Vanessa Stratton; 14 grandchildren Clarissa D’Ambra; Ch..

Lorena (gaughan) Bowers

Published on: Thursday, January 29, 2015
LORENA (GAUGHAN) BOWERS NORWICH – Lorena (Gaughan) Bowers, 87, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. Lorena was born the daughter of the late, William and Delilah (Joy) Gaughan on June 24, 1927 in Oneonta. Lorena attended New Lisbon District Schools until the 6th grade. She was a graduate of the Morris Central School, Class of 1946. Lorena continued her education and completed a business program at Ridley Lowell in Binghamton. In 1947 Lorena began ..

Yolanda Mary Caravaglio

Published on: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
YOLANDA M. CARAVAGLIO NORWICH – Yolanda Mary Caravaglio, 98, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Friday evening, January 23, 2015, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home. Yolanda was born in Norwich on December 3, 1916 the daughter of Giuseppi and Catherine (Ferlazzo) Caravaglio. She grew up in Norwich, attended the Norwich schools and spent her entire life in Norwich with her family. Over the years Yolanda was a member and communicant of St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church. Yolanda is survived by several nieces, ..

Rena A. Lull

Published on: Monday, January 26, 2015
RENA A. LULL “I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.” EDMESTON – Rena A. Lull, 94, of Edmeston and most recently of Cooperstown passed peacefully into heaven January 21, 2015 at Focus Nursing home & Rehabilitation of Cooper..

Dewitt “sam” Fleming

Published on: Monday, January 26, 2015
DeWITT FLEMING DeWitt “Sam” Fleming, 89, passed away on January 16, 2015 of congestive heart failure at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born on November 8, 1925 in Oxford, New York to Herbert “Clay” and Hazel Fleming. He was predeceased by his wife Doris (Jester) of Guilford, New York where they proudly raised their three children; Sheryl, Robert, and John. Sam was a lifelong dairy farmer as well as a school bus driver for Bainbridge-Guilford for 44 years and a charter bus driver for Oneonta Bus Lines for five years. Sam’s pr..

Arlene L. Delamater

Published on: Monday, January 26, 2015
ARLENE L. DeLaMATER OXFORD – Arlene L. DeLaMater, 75 of Oxford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 20, 1939 in Liberty, NY a daughter of the late Howard and Vera (Dice) Hunter. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin A. DeLaMater. She is survived by her daughters, Debra DeLaMater and Cindy (George) Hubbert; her sister, Myrtle Kortwright and her brother, Glen Hunter. She is also survived by five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She w..

Gary E. Powell

Published on: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
GARY E. POWELL NORWICH – Gary E. Powell, 74, of Norwich, NY passed away at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital of Utica on January 13, 2015. Gary was the son of the late Earl and Mary Walker Powell. Those that knew him knew that although quiet Gary lived an active life of working, teaching his family, and serving his community. He spent many of his working years working at Victory Markets. When not working Gary could be found spending time doing many thing, whether it was going out to watch the local sporting events (especial..

Mildred M. Verbica

Published on: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
MILDRED M. VERBICA NORWICH – Mildred M. Verbica, 98, a resident of Norwich since 1981, passed away Monday evening, January 19, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Millie was born in Brooklyn on February 18, 1916 the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Beck) Schmitt. She grew up in Brooklyn where she attended the local school. Deciding to further her education, she attended Columbia Nursing School where she earned her nursing degree. Millie served her country in the United States Army where she earned the rank of 2nd Lieute..

Ann F. Franklin

Published on: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
ANN F. FRANKLIN ZEPHYRHILLS, FL – Ann F. Franklin, 86, of Zephyrhills, FL passed peacefully on Thursday January 8, 2015 at the Gulfside Hospice of Pasco County in Zephyrhills after a long illness. She was born on September 16th, 1928 in Rome NY to the late Peter and Frances Thomas. She was one of six children, her siblings being, Donald, Kenneth, James, Peter and Alice. Ann was a longtime resident of the Sherburne and Norwich NY area. She was best known as one of the local “Rough and Tough” bartenders. She also worked at Rea-D-Pack ..

Allen C. Moore

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
ALLEN C. MOORE Oxford—Allen C. Moore, 83, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at Norwich Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with cancer and alzheimers. Allen was born in Oxford on Jan. 30, 1931 to Carl and Ethel Moore. In 1952 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in1954. Allen then worked at GLA. From there Allen went on to learn carpentry and masonry from Bernard Tracy. He then started his own business – Moore and Sons. Allen lived each ..

Peter Donald Warren

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
PETER DONALD WARREN NEW BERLIN – Peter Donald Warren, 67 yrs old of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 15, 2015 at his home on Warren Road. Peter was born on July 6, 1946 at his home in New Berlin, the son of James & Harriett (Hill) Warren. His childhood was spent in the New Berlin area where he attended New Berlin Central School. On December 9, 1966 he married Linda Fink who survives him. He was employed as a spray painter for TACO in Sherburne, NY. Peter is survived by his wife Linda, his children; Loretta &..

Helen Hallenbeck

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
HELEN HALLENBECK GREENE – Helen Hallenbeck,100, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her husband, William S. Hallenbeck Jr.; parents, Walter and Edna Robbins and by three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two sons and dauhters-in-law, Dr. William and Alice Hallenbeck , James and Janet Hallenbeck all of Greene; four grandchildren, Cheryl and William Shay, Dr. Jonathan and Wendy Hallenbeck, Martha Reid, Sage Hallenbeck; eight great grand childr..

Anita L. Cluff

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
ANITA CLUFF GREENE – Anita L. Cluff, 82, of Greene, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born March 13, 1932, in Long Island, NY, Anita was the daughter of Richard S. and Ruth (Ordway) Leach. On September 1, 1951, in Smithville Flats, NY, she married Russell W. Cluff, who predeceased her. Anita is survived by sons William Cluff, and his wife, Joan, of Oxford, and Stephen Cluff, of Greene, and daughter Barbara Cona and her husband, John, of Nineveh, NY. She is a..

William A. Parker

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
WILLIAM A. PARKER EARLVILLE – William A. Parker, 83, of E. Main St., passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his home. He was born in Earlville on April 12, 1931 a son of Clarence and Mary Kohlman Parker and graduated from Earlville High School. On April 25, 1964 in Earlville he was united in marriage to the former Marcia A. Furner. Bill was employed by Oneida LTD for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a life member of the Earlville Vol. Fire Dept., and served as a board member ; the New York State Fireman’s Association (FASNY);..

Robert L. (knappy) Knapp

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
ROBERT L. KNAPP SHERBURNE – Robert L. (Knappy) Knapp, 79, of Sherburne, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown. Knappy was born in Norwich on March 17, 1935 the son of Frank and Leona (Marvin) Knapp. He grew up in several areas of Chenango County and attended the Guilford school. A long time employee of the Norwich Shoe Company, he had worked as a machine operator for the company over 30 years. In his leisure time Knappy enjoyed his camping, which could have been anywhere even beside the roa..

Gary M. Conkey Jr.

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
GARY M. CONKEY JR. COLD SPRING, NY – Gary M. Conkey Jr., 35, of Cold Spring, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at his home in Cold Spring. Born in Norwich on November 26, 1979 he was the son of Rubena Rogers Conkey Iversen and Gary M. Conkey Sr.. He grew up in the Norwich and Oxford area and was a 1998 graduate of the Norwich High School. Deciding to further his education Gary attended Lincoln Tech. in Allentown, PA where he earned his Associates Degree. Following his college education, Gary b..

Malvin (mal) Eldred

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
MALVIN ELDRED GREENE – Malvin (Mal) Eldred of Greene, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was predeceased by parents, Herbert and Carrie Eldred; brother, Robert and grandson, Keith William. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty; children, Mike Eldred, Deb and Mike Podoliak, Wesley and Ginger Eldred, Carol and Keith Smith; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jason), Kaci (Bill), Ashley (Chris), Jon, Mindy (Tony), Erik, Wes Jr, and Billy; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Logan, Carter, Will, and Bella; siblings, Janice (Jo..

Rose M Maiurano

Published on: Monday, January 19, 2015
ROSE MAIURANO On Friday January 16, 2015, God decided Rose M Maiurano's work here on earth was done and she passed away peacefully at her home to a place where she could better provide for her family. Rose was born in Waltham Massachusetts on January 24, 1916 and was baptized in Cambridge Massachusetts, before moving to Norwich, New York where she resided the rest of her long and fulfilling life. In September 1933 she married Joseph E. (Pep) Maiurano and was blessed with 6 children. Rose was predeceased by her husband Joseph, her son James M..

Sarah Louise Tefft Seaman,

Published on: Friday, January 16, 2015
SARAH SEAMAN OXFORD – Sarah Louise Tefft Seaman, 83, lifelong resident of Oxford, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 15th, 2015. Sarah was predeceased by her parents, James R. and Naomi B. Tefft and her sister Elizabeth “Ann” Tefft. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Sarah married David Seaman in Oxford on February 1, 1958. Surviving are her husband, David M. Seaman, Sr.; her four children; Sally and Howard Nickerson of Binghamton, NY; David (C..

Andra “sandy” Lee Cowles Cassevah

Published on: Thursday, January 15, 2015
SANDRA “SANDY” CASSEVAH ROSCOE, NY – Sandra “Sandy” Lee Cowles Cassevah of Roscoe, NY, co-owner of Garry’s Great American, Liberty, NY, and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. She was 72. The daughter of the late Carl H. Cowles and Violet “Janice” Cowles Adsit, she was born February 24, 1942 in Norwich, NY. Sandy was a 30 year member of the Roscoe-Rockland Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; she was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Sidne..

Charles W. Arnold I

Published on: Wednesday, January 14, 2015
CHARLES W. ARNOLD I PLYMOUTH – Charles W. Arnold I, at the age 73 of 103 Rourke Rd., Plymouth died January 7, 2015 at his home following a long illness. He was born January 23, 1941 in Oneida, NY, the son of Jay and Frances Switzer Arnold. He will always be known for his wheeling and dealing as he loved buying and selling things, especially antiques. Those that knew him knew he was always a great host as he always had a pot of coffee brewing and never turned away a visitor as long as the lights were on. Chuck married Marion K..

Catherine E. Carman

Published on: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
CATHERINE E. CARMAN LARGO, Fla. – Catherine E. Carman, 93, formerly of Oxford, NY, passed away in her sleep on January 1, 2015. Catherine was predeceased by her husband Charles Carman. Catherine is survived by her sons Kip and Charolette Carman of Oxford, NY and Kim Carman of Largo, Fla. She is also survived by two grandsons Jason and Shannon Carman of Greene, NY an d Mark and Terri Carman of Coventry, NY. Catherine has five great grandchildren: Samantha, Jarred, Justin, Mallory, and Matthew. As per Catherine’s wishes, there will be no..

Royce B. Nichols

Published on: Monday, January 12, 2015
ROYCE B. NICHOLS SMYRNA – Royce B. Nichols, 87, of Smyrna, NY passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin. Born on January 19, 1927, Royce was the son of Lynn and Grace Silvey Nichols. Anybody that knew Royce knew that he was a man that took joy in the simpler things in life, even if it was just going for a walk down the street, watching some of his favorite westerns, or smoking his pipe (which he never inhaled). Royce was a man that was always on the go and it seems like he never tired ..

Jessica Mae Armlin

Published on: Monday, January 12, 2015
JESSICA M. ARMLIN HUBBARDSVILLE – Jessica Mae Armlin, 19, of Hubbardsville, NY, passed away at her home on Friday, January 9, 2015. She was born in Sidney, NY on May 3, 1995, a daughter of Wesley and Connie Place Armlin. Jessica was a member of Hamilton Central School class of 2013, and currently worked for the Oneida County ARC as a residence counselor. She was a member of the East Hamilton United Methodist Church. Jessica is survived by her parents, Connie Place and Kenneth Kinville of Hubbardsville, NY, and Wesley Armlin of Greene, NY;..

Verlie Langley Larsen

Published on: Friday, January 9, 2015
VERLIE LARSEN OXFORD (formerly of Easton, Maine) – Verlie Langley Larsen, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning Jan. 6th 2015 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas H. Larsen, her parents Elwin and Nettie Langley, and her brother Aubrey and sister in law Hilda Langley. Verlie is survived by her daughter Carmen Larsen Baier of Oxford, NY, her son Jeffrey Larsen of Easton, Maine, her sisters and brothers in law Norma (Langley) and Robert Dinsmore of Charlotte, NC, Ardis (Langley)..

Edward Monuszko

Published on: Friday, January 9, 2015
EDWARD MONUSZKO GEORGETOWN – Edward Monuszko, 65, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2015 at his home. Edward was born on June 18, 1949, son of the late Albert and Lottie (Nadraus) Monuszko in Queens, NY. Edward spent his working years employed as a plumber. He worked for the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 18 years as the supervisor of plumbing. Edward was a doting grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. Edward was always happy finding items to add to his various collections. Edward is survived by..

Robert Grobel

Published on: Thursday, January 8, 2015
ROBERT M. GROBEL NORWICH – Bob, 72, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, with his family by his side, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Teaneck, New Jersey on October 5, 1942 to Robert and Josephine Grobel. In 1961, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in it’s Strategic Air Command. He served his country overseas during the Korean Era and was honorably discharged in 1965. Not long after returning home, Bob met the love of his life Candy Long and later married her on April 29th, 1967..

Herman "butch" Joseph Hofmann, Jr

Published on: Wednesday, January 7, 2015
HERMAN J. HOFMANN Herman "Butch" Joseph Hofmann, Jr., 68, of 4165 Rolling Creek Drive, Vale, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Carolinas HealthCare System Lincoln in Lincolnton. He was born in Greene, NY on October 4 1946 to the late Herman Joseph Hofmann, Sr. and Irmagard Giess Hofmann. He was a retired postmaster of the Newton Post Office. He was a graduate of Oxford Academy and Central School. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gladys Evelyn Hayner Hofmann; two sons, Kurt Hofmann and wife Gabrielle of Newton and Jared Hofman..

Elena Caputo

Published on: Wednesday, January 7, 2015
ELENA CAPUTO NORWICH – Elena Amelia Merlino Caputo, 87, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. Elena was born October 5, 1927 to Francesco and Giuseppina (Paino) Merlino in Acquacalda, Lipari, Italy. She moved to Coney Island, New York in 1949 where she resided with her husband, Joseph, and first child, Anthony. Elena took the subway to work at a garment factory in New York City. At the end of her work day, she would often pass her husband as he was heading to work. ..

Mary Ryan

Published on: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
MARY RYAN NORWICH – Mary G. Ryan, 92, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born February 20, 1922 in Norwich, Mary was the daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (McMahon) Welch. At a very early age, Mary began working for her father at Welch’s Food Market and ultimately co-operated the Welch-Ryan Grocery Store on Division Street in Norwich. Mary graduated with honors from Norwich High School with the Class of 1939 and in 1941 married Thomas W. Ryan. She attended Ridley Lowell B..

Margaret L. Carey

Published on: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
MARGARET L. CAREY OXFORD – Margaret L. Carey (Brigham), 86 of Oxford, NY passed away on January 4, 2015 at the Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY. Margaret was born on October 26, 1928 in Guilford, NY, a daughter of the late Floyd and Elizabeth Brigham. She is survived by a brother John Brigham (Eleanor) and sister Dorothy Meloche; children Joan and Hank Scudder, Dennis and Tina Carey, and Leslie and Bryan Donley; Grandchildren Karri and Michael Beckwith, Robert and Kathleen Scudder, Jon and Jodi Carey, Kate and Seth Reidenba..

David F. Sykora

Published on: Monday, January 5, 2015
DAVID F. SYKORA MASON, OHIO – David F. Sykora, 73 of Mason, OH, formerly of Oxford passed away on January 2, 2015 in Ohio. He was born on January 31, 1941 in Plymouth, NY a son of the late Clement and Anna (McGowan) Sykora. On April 26, 1968 in Oxford he married the former Shirley Pethick, who survives. Besides his wife, Shirley, he is survived by his children, Marie and David McCartt, Karen Sykora, David and Kathy Sykora, and Brian Sykora; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; and his sisters, Barbara MacLaren, June Alt..

Sarah V. Ross

Published on: Monday, January 5, 2015
SARAH V. ROSS CLEARFIELD, Penn. – Sarah “Sally” Violet Ross, 95, of Clearfield, PA, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, at the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home in Lexington Park, MD after a long struggle with dementia. She was born on August 5, 1919 in Clearfield, PA. She was the daughter of the late Lula Ethel (Robb) Henchbarger and Robert Clair Henchbarger. In 1940, Sarah married Cecil Blair Leach, of Grampian, PA. Blair preceded her in death in January 1961. In 1967, she married Reverend Harry A. Ross, of Sydney NY, ..

Carol G. Jones

Published on: Monday, January 5, 2015
CAROL G. JONES Carol G. Jones passed peacefully on January 4, 2015 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son Ronald S. Jones (Jeri), son Michael D. Jones (Debbie), daughter Laura C. Zellner (David); grandchildren Tessa M. Denaro (Paul), Charlie G. Jones, Carter M. Jones, Megan E. Brooks (Dustin) and Jacob W. Zellner; great-grandchildren Isabella, Natalie and Matthew. Carol is also survived by her sister, Judith G. Brien, as well as nieces and nephews and their families, in Colorado and Washington. Carol was predeceased by h..

Coralie M. Ulatowski

Published on: Friday, January 2, 2015
CORALIE M. ULATOWSKI SHERBURNE – Coralie M. Ulatowski, 86, of East State St., passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. She was born December 26, 1928 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of Albert and Mary Kinderman Martin. Following her high school graduation, she attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Business School and worked as a dental assistant and a paralegal prior to her marriage. On November 23, 1950, Coralie married Jerome J. Ulatowski in Buffalo. Their wonderful life together became more joyful wit..

Catherine T. Lloyd

Published on: Friday, January 2, 2015
CATHERINE T. LLOYD EARLVILLE – Catherine T. Lloyd, 89, of Lebanon Rd., passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin. She was born November 14, 1925 in Smyrna, a daughter of Charles and Martha Clausen Tredway. She received her early education in Smyrna schools and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On August 25, 1945, Catherine married Robert H. Lloyd in Smyrna. Catherine was a homemaker who devoted her life to caring for her family. She was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are her husband..