Susan Phelps
Published on: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
NORWICH – Susan M. Phelps, 58, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich on Dec. 9, 1953, Susan was the daughter of David D. and Mary (Swartout) Phelps. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1971 and thereafter graduated from Keuka College, receiving her nursing degree. Following graduation, she worked as a registered nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Later, Sue worked for several years in her family’s Chenango Union Printing business and, in her final d..
Thomas Daly
Published on: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
McDONOUGH – Thomas F. Daly, 70, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, after a brief illness.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Tom resided in McDonough since 1980. Tom was an avid motorcycle rider and from an early age developed a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles that continued until his passing.
A lifelong sheet metal worker, Tom was legendary for his mechanical abilities, his unsurpassed work ethic and his seemingly boundless energy. When not plying his trade, Tom could routinely be found grooming his well-manicured fiel..
Madeline Krizan
Published on: Monday, February 27, 2012
BINGHAMTON – Madeline Elizabeth Krizan, 90, of Binghamton and a former resident of the Sherburne and Norwich area, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb., 25, 2012.
Madeline was born in Queens on Feb. 15, 1922, the daughter of James B. and Mary Elizabeth VanLeeuwen Collins. She grew up in Woodside, Queens where on July 16, 1949 she married Joseph Martin Krizan, who passed away Dec. 31, 1978. She and her husband first came upstate in 1956 where they made their home in Sherburne. In 1966 they relocated to Millwood, where she remained until..
Fern Wolford
Published on: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
GREENE – Fern Louise Maider Wolford, 90, of Greene, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
She was predeceased by her parents, Harry Garfield Maider and Emma (Bettinger) Maider; husband of over 50 years, Roland F. Wolford; and sister, Clara Marshall of Clay. Fern is survived by her children, Ann (Michael) Reed of Liverpool, Bonnie (Frank) Possanza of Jessup, PA, Corey (Polly Auwarter) Wolford of Norwich, Dale (Carinne Wright) Wolford of Geneva, and brother, Harold Maider of Ocala, FL. Fern is surv..
Margaret Barrow
Published on: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
GREENE – Margaret Barrow, age 91, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. formerly of Greene, passed away Feb. 17, 2012 at the Ocean View Nursing Center.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Robert E. Barrows and Ray Terry; brothers, Lester and Leonard Downs and daughter Florence Martin. She is survived by her sons; David, Carl and Marcel Barrows all of New York; and daughters, Lorraine Van Eaton of Arizona, Yvonne Barrows of South Carolina, Bonita Barrows and Vickie Manwarren of Florida and stepdaughter, Linda Dodd of New York; also many grandchildren..
Raymond Cummings
Published on: Friday, February 17, 2012
NORWICH – Raymond W. Cummings, 89, of Norwich, passed away early Thursday morning, Feb. 16, 2012, at his home.
An almost life-long Norwich resident, Ray was born in Guilford in April of 1922, one of the seven sons of Ray H. and Inez Whitmore Cummings. He spent his grade school years in several different townships, and attended Norwich High School. In 1937, Ray’s family purchased a farm on Dilly Hill and within a few years after the war his mother passed away at a young age. Ray took over the management of the farm while simultaneously taki..
Gladys Tiffany
Published on: Friday, February 17, 2012
NORWICH – Gladys G. Tiffany, 86, of Norwich, passed away in the arms of her son, Monday evening, Feb. 13, 2012, following a short illness in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
The daughter of Jacob and Helena Herbster Geertgens, Gladys was born on July 26, 1925 in Franklin. She grew up in the Franklin area where she attended the local schools. Gladys furthered her education by attending nurses training school in Binghamton. On Oct. 14, 1955 she married Henry ‘Hank’ Tiffany, who passed away on Oct. 7, 1981. They moved to Norw..
Mark Daniels
Published on: Friday, February 17, 2012
HALCOTTSVILLE – Mark A. Daniels, 47, of Halcottsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2012 at his home.
Mark was born in Norwich on July 23, 1964, the son of Francis and Loretta Brisack Daniels. He spent most of his life in Halcottsville where he attended the local schools. He has worked for many years with his dad and brother in the family business, Daniels Masonry, as a stone mason.
Mark loved to hunt, fish and trap. Young Vinny Prior, saw the bear Mark caught, but when he got there never saw the bear again. He als..
William Mckissick Sr.
Published on: Thursday, February 16, 2012
BEAVER MEADOW – William P. McKissick Sr., 76, of Beaver Meadow, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 13, 2012, at his home, following a brief illness.
Born in Fultonham in October of 1935, Bill was the son of Robert and Nellie Yetter McKissick. He attended the local one-room school, but began his working career at the tender age of 14 when he went to work on a farm. Farming was a large part of Bill’s life. In the 1950s he purchased his first farm “up on the hill” in Schoharie, and always had cows everywhere he lived. Concurrently wit..
Dianne Tasior
Published on: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
WESTMORELAND – Dianne M. Tasior, 63, of Westmoreland passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 after courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.
She was born March 4, 1948 in Watertown, the daughter of the late Clinton Wheeler and Val Tudi. On Aug. 17, 1991, she was joined in marriage with Lou Tasior, in Whitesboro.
Dianne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with Lou, her daughters and grandchildren. She was happiest near the water. Her favorite times were spent during weekends away with the gi..
Jean Tompkins
Published on: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Jean D. Tompkins, 93, of South New Berlin, passed away at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich on Feb. 13, 2012.
She was born in Pleasant Valley, the daughter of Ralph and Carrie May (Sanders) DeGarmo. She married Robert J. Tompkins in Rhinebeck on Nov. 21, 1936. He passed away in 1989. She was a homemaker and had been employed by the South New Berlin Library. She was active in the First Baptist Church of South New Berlin where she had served as a Sunday school teacher, church clerk, financial secretary and was a membe..
William Mckissick
Published on: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
BEAVER MEADOW – William P. McKissick, 76, of Beaver Meadow, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 13, 2012, at his home, following a brief illness.
Funeral services for Bill will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Mitch Mullenax, pastor of the Church at Beaver Meadow, will officiate. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.
A complete obituary for Bill will be printed in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...
Thomas Alexander
Published on: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
GREENE – Thomas T. Alexander, age 67, formerly of Greene, entered heaven peacefully while sleeping on Jan. 13, 2012. He died at Life Care Center of Reno, near his home in Reno, Nevada. He had been suffering from congestive heart failure and Parkinson’s disease.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Charlene, eight wonderful children, and nine grandchildren that enriched his world beyond measure. His family includes two daughters, Heather Kamami and sons John and James Kamami of Reno, NV, and Kathleen (Jess) Wilson and their daughters, Sharo..
John Grotkjaer
Published on: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
NEW BERLIN – John R. Grotkjaer, 90, of New Berlin, passed away on Feb. 11, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
John was born on Jan. 5, 1922 in Them, Denmark the son of Jorgen & Jensine (Jeppesen) Grotkjaer.
He moved to the United States in the 1950s working as a milk tester and inseminator in the New Berlin area.
A private service will be held with the family in Denmark at a later date.
Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin...
Patricia Dow
Published on: Monday, February 13, 2012
HAMILTON – Patricia G. “Pat” Dow, 70, of Hamilton, passed away at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.
She was born April 18, 1941 in Norwich, a daughter of Harold and Gladys Ratcliff Covell and was a graduate of Norwich High School. On June 22, 1974, Pat married Carroll V. “Jake” Dow in Weedsport. He predeceased her on Nov. 11, 2009. Pat was the building supervisor at the Community Memorial Hospital Family Health Center in Hamilton until her retirement.
Surviving are her children, William and Kimberly Gordon..
Irean Thurston
Published on: Monday, February 13, 2012
NORWICH – Irean E. Thurston, 89, of Norwich, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Irean was born in LeRoy, Pa. on Nov. 30, 1922 the daughter on Erwin E. and Almina Brown Hatton. She grew up in the LeRoy area where she attended the local schools. On Feb. 17, 1940 in LeRoy, she married Frederick Thurston, who passed away June 17, 1997. She came to the area over 60 years ago and has made her home in Guilford, Unadilla, Tyner and Norwich area. While living in the Norwich area she made her home at Grace View Mano..
John Tumminia
Published on: Monday, February 13, 2012
NORWICH – John M. Tumminia, 74, well known plumbing and heating contractor and owner of Norwich Plumbing and Heating, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Feb. 9, 2012, in the Albany Medical Center.
John was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 30, 1937 the son of Rosario and Anna Spardella Tumminia. He received his education in Brooklyn and came to the Norwich area in 1966 where he gained employment with Gracin and Morse. In the early 1970s John began his own business, Norwich Plumbing and Heating, which he still operated today with his business ..
Joseph Motyka Jr.
Published on: Friday, February 10, 2012
OXFORD – Joseph M. Motyka Jr., 63, of Oxford, passed away at his home on Feb. 9, 2012.
He was born on June 2, 1948 in Brooklyn, a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Rylo) Motyka Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Helena (Krasinski) Motyka; his children, Mary and Tim Dye and children, Joshua and Jessica, Joseph and Allison Motyka, Kate and Dante Roccasecca and children, Asia, Anthony, and Gabriella, Jen and Chris Dwight and daughter, Hannah; his brothers, Robert and Lillian Motyka, and Philip and Gail Motyka and children, Timothy and Sarah, ..
Raymond Doing
Published on: Friday, February 10, 2012
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Raymond Frank Doing, 73, of South Plymouth, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2012, at his home on the Doing Farm in South Plymouth, where he had many fond memories as a child.
Ray was born May 17, 1938, the son of Clifford C. and Evelyn Beardsley Doing. He attended grade school in a one room school in South Plymouth before its consolidation with the Norwich school system. After he completed his high school education, Ray entered the United States Army, serving as a electrician in electrical maintenance on Navy ..
Rev. Donald Hammond
Published on: Friday, February 10, 2012
NORWICH – The Rev. Donald R. Hammond, 74, of Norwich and former long time Preston resident, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, Feb. 8, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The son of Oscar and Marion Nickerson Hammond, Don was born on April 14, 1937 in Norwich and attended the local schools. In June of 1955 Don entered the United States Air Force serving his country until his honorable discharge in June of 1959. He had worked for over 35 years in a janitorial capacity for the McDonald’s in Norwich. Deciding to enter the ministr..
Richard Parker
Published on: Friday, February 10, 2012
McDONOUGH – Richard Parker, 82, of McDonough, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2012, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
The son of Clifford and Hazel Vinning Parker, Dick was born in December of 1929 in Wells, and attended the Cincinnatus school. On Dec. 30, 1951 in Oxford, he married Marion MacLaury, who passed away March 14, 2009. Over the years Dick had been employed by Ford Homes where he worked for 28 years, the Raymond Corporation and the Chenango County Highway Dept. for over 15 years, from which he ret..
John Miers
Published on: Friday, February 10, 2012
NORWICH – John S. Miers, 69, of Mechanic Street and formerly of Chenango Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at his home.
Born in Norwich on Jan. 7, 1943, John was the son of Charles O. and Elinor (Barnes) Miers. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1961, and was very proud to have been the captain of the very first Norwich High School varsity swim team. John earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Muhlenberg College in 1965 where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
John served honorably in the Army as ..
Kimberly Stockin
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
MORRIS – Kimberly Sue “Kim” Stockin, 51, of Morris, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born Oct. 27, 1960 in Oneonta the daughter of James and Suzanne (Nower) Mykytyn.
Kim graduated from Oneonta High School. Following high school, Kim received her cosmetology license.
On Aug. 14, 1982, Kim married Michael Stockin in Laurens.
Kim was an entrepreneur. She owned and operated several businesses including KMS Self Storage of Norwich and Embroidered Expressions. Also, together with her..
Doris Maynard
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
SMYRNA – Doris C. Maynard, 85, of Willcox Road, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.
She was born Oct. 7, 1926 in Sanford, a daughter of Nelson and Margaret Daniels Coon. She was a graduate of Morris High School and Keuka College where she majored in chemistry. She also did post-graduate work at Colgate University in Hamilton. On Aug. 6, 1949 Doris was united in marriage to C. Edgar Maynard in Morris. They made their home on their farm in Smyrna where Edgar was born and lived his entire life. He pr..
Melanie Erickson
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
NORWICH – Melanie Ann (Sayles) Erickson, 63, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 6, 2012 at her home in Norwich.
Melanie was born in Norwich on Aug. 25, 1948 the daughter of Larry and Ruth Sayles. After graduating from Norwich High school, Melanie worked for the Chenango and Unadilla Telephone Co. as a telephone operator. In 1971 she married Edward J. Erickson, who was then in the United States Army and they spent 26 years in assignments across the United States and around the world, including numerous tours in Germany and Turkey. A..
Mary Schill
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Mary E. Schill, 68, of South New Berlin, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 7, 2012 at her home in South New Berlin.
Born Aug. 7, 1943 in Queens, she was the daughter of George Kotsay and Helen Denning. She grew up in Queens and was a graduate of St. Agnes Catholic School Mary was widowed by her first husband, Oban Carl Stephens and on May 4, 1985 she married Richard Schill, who survives. Mary spent most of her life in College Point and was employed by the Canada Dry Co. In 1992 she and her husband moved to South New Berlin..
Harriet Warren
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
NEW BERLIN – Harriet Elizabeth (Hill) Warren, 92, of New Berlin, passed away on Feb. 8, 2012 at her home.
Harriet was born on Aug. 3, 1919 in the Town of Columbus, the daughter of Addison & Harriet Hill. Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin and Columbus areas where she was a graduate from the local school.
On June 29, 1939 she married James E. Warren in New Berlin. He predeceased her on March 12, 1984.
Harriet worked on the family farm and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Norwich.
She is survived by her children; ..
Joseph Motyka
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
OXFORD – Joseph Motyka of Oxford passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at home. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home in Oxford from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
A Funeral Mass for Mr. Motyka will be held on Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at a time to be announced.
A full obituary will be published in Friday’s Evening Sun. ..
Mark Dale
Published on: Thursday, February 9, 2012
NAPPANEE – Mark K.Dale, 54, of 24283 US 6, Nappanee, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 31, 2012.
He was born April 29, 1957 in Georgetown to Richard and Patricia Adsit Dale. He married Cheryl A. Olsen March 10, 1979 in South Bend, Ind.
Mark graduated Class of ‘75 from Otselic Valley High School. He received training and an associates degree in Drafting from the State University of New York in Delhi in 1976. He moved from New York to Elkhart, Ind. in 1978 where he worked for Holiday Rambler as an Electrical Engineer. After this, he began his ..
Mary Schill
Published on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Mary E. Schill, 68, of South New Berlin, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 7, 2012 at her home in South New Berlin.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph Bove, Pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m.
A complete obituary for Mary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Melanie Erickson
Published on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NORWICH – Melanie Ann (Sayles) Erickson, 63, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at her home in Norwich.
Funeral services for Melanie will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officicate.
Interment will be at a later date in the J.D.Lewis Cemetery of Preston.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 6-8 p.m.
A complete obituary for Melanie will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...
James Powers
Published on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
EASTON, Pa. – James J. Powers, 51, of Easton, Pa., passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.
He was predeceased by his father, Richard C. Powers. “Jimmer” is survived by his wife, Jodi (Barton) Powers ; daughter, Clara ; son, Jacob; mom, Joyce M. Powers; brother and sister-in-law, Timothy and Scotti Powers and children, Kelly, William and Elizabeth; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Jeffrey Maisonet and children, Sarah and Matt Caputo, Stephanie and Megan; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and James Da..
Ruth Parks
Published on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
GREENE – Ruth Parks, 93, of Greene, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com. ..
Richard Oles
Published on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NORWICH – Richard R. Oles, 71, of Norwich, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife of 51 years on Feb. 3, 2012, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City after a short illness.
Dick was born in Walton in May of 1940, the son of Robert and Jeanette Telford Oles. He attended his school days in Walton and was a graduate of Walton High School. On Jan. 16, 1960, he married the love of his life, Beverly Smith, a marriage that was in its 52nd year. Dick started working at GLA of Norwich in 1959, currently GE-Unison Industries, where h..
Stanley Glowaski Jr.
Published on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
OXFORD – Stanley Glowaski Jr., Oxford, passed away Feb. 5, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Hazenton, Pa. on Oct. 4, 1928, he was the son of the late Stanley and Leona (Sterba) Glowaski. He was a graduate of Allentown High School in 1946. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948 in which he served until 1952. After he left the Air Force, he worked as a Quality Assurance Representative for Pratt & Whitney until his retirement in 1995.
Stanley Glowaski is survived by his siblings, Eleanor (Glowaski) and John Venus, an..
Myrton Adams
Published on: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
PLYMOUTH – Myrton Carlton Adams of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Plymouth, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 3, 2012. He was surrounded by his family at his bedside.
Born on May 16, 1944 in South Plymouth, Myrt graduated Norwich High School in 1964. He was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Beulah Adams of Plymouth. He is survived by his brothers, Larry Adams of Phoenix, Richard Adams of Plymouth and Douglas Adams of Phoenix; sisters-in-law Ellen Adams of Plymouth and Barbara Adams of Phoenix; nieces Terri Adams Schneider of Syracuse a..
Kenneth Figger
Published on: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Kenneth H. Figger, 72, of South New Berlin passed away Feb. 4, 2012 at Otsego Manor. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be held at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris, with the Rev. Douglas Besemer officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, South New Berlin. Online condolences can be made at www.johnstonfh.com. ..
Louise Swertfager
Published on: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
NORWICH – Louise A. Swertfager, 87, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Born July 9, 1924 in Amblerville, Louise was the daughter of Eugene and Pearl (Knapp) Miller. She was raised on the family farm in South New Berlin and graduated from South New Berlin High School. Louise will be remembered as a hard worker at both the Colonia Theater and of the former Norwich Drive-in Theater. She was an avid bowler and a member of several leagues. She founded the Senior Bowlin..
Richard Oles
Published on: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
NORWICH – A memorial service for Richard “Dick” Oles will be held at noon on Friday from the Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Neil Bendixen, pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call at the Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.
A complete obituary for Dick will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Bruce Camp
Published on: Monday, February 6, 2012
NORWICH – Bruce Harvey Camp, 75, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, after a brief illness.
Mr. Camp is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Christine (Crandall) Camp. He was born on May 18, 1937, the son of LeRoy and Norma (Sage) Camp, and graduated from high school in New Berlin, in 1955. Prior to his retirement, Bruce was employed as a machinist at the Amphenol Corporation in Sidney.
In addition to his wife, Bruce Camp leaves a sister, Sharon Graubau and her husband John of Bonita Springs, Fla., as well as his childr..
Marie Mussision
Published on: Monday, February 6, 2012
EARLVILLE – Marie Camenga Mussision, 80, of Campbell Rd., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.
She was born Oct. 26, 1931 in the Town of Brookfield, a daughter of Harold and Jean Jennings Camenga, and received her education in Brookfield and New Berlin schools. On Oct. 30, 1948, Marie was married to Charles J. Mussision in Columbus. He predeceased her on July 21, 2000. Marie worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Lebanon and Georgetown as the substitute Post Mistress until her retirement. She was ..
Burton Monroe
Published on: Monday, February 6, 2012
NORWICH – Burton T. “Bud” Monroe, 71, of North Lamont Circle, Cortland, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 in the Cortland Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Bud was born April 29, 1940 in Norwich, a son of the late Earl and Daisy Brazee Monroe.
He worked as a union construction worker for many years with the Local 589, retiring as a foreman.
Bud was active member and Elder, since 1979, of the Seven Valley Christian Church in McGraw.
“Grandpa” as he was known by to many, enjoyed being outdoo..
Richard Oles
Published on: Monday, February 6, 2012
NORWICH – Richard “Dick” Oles, 71, of Norwich, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements for Dick are pending with services to be held later this week.
A complete obituary for Dick will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Louise Swertfager
Published on: Monday, February 6, 2012
NORWICH – Louise A. Swertfager, 87, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Funeral arrangements for Louise are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
James Potter Sr.
Published on: Friday, February 3, 2012
OXFORD – James W. Potter Sr. 75, passed away from Parkinson’s disease and dementia on Jan. 31, 2012 at Folt’s Home in Herkimer, where he had been a resident for the past four years.
Jim was born March 3, 1936 to Freida and Arthur Potter in Oxford. He enjoyed a life filled with adventures and accomplishments. As a young man attending Oxford Academy, Jim was a star athlete, excelling in basketball, baseball, football and track. After high school, Jim continued playing baseball on various Oxford area town teams – even landing a brief tryo..
Mark Dale
Published on: Friday, February 3, 2012
GEORGETOWN – Mark K. Dale, 54, of Nappanee, Ind. and formerly of Georgtown, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Arrangements are by the Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee...
Charles Ward
Published on: Friday, February 3, 2012
NORWICH – Charles E. (Chuck) Ward, 83, of Ballston Spa, and formerly of Deposit, Norwich and Walton, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 following a short illness.
Born in Deposit on Oct. 12, 1928, Chuck was the son of F. Erwin Ward and Isabella Post Ward. He graduated from Deposit Central School with the Class of 1946. Following graduation, he was recruited to play baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers in Florida. Chuck later returned to Deposit and in 1948 began his career with NYSEG as a lineman. He served for 40 years and retired as a ..
Priscilla Davis
Published on: Thursday, February 2, 2012
OXFORD – Priscilla J. “Cilla” Davis, 61, of Oxford passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 6, 1950, Cilla was the daughter of Christie and Jean (Pickens) Davis. She was a high school National Merit Scholarship recipient, and graduated with multiple honors from Colby College. Cilla worked for 25 years as a medical writer/editor for Norwich Pharmaceuticals and later as a freelance medical writer/editor. Her work was also published in the New England Journal of ..
Gladys Trythall
Published on: Thursday, February 2, 2012
NORWICH – Gladys Kelley Trythall, 88, of Norwich, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Gladys was born in Middletown on Jan. 12, 1924 and was the daughter of George and Helen Olmstead Kelley. She grew up in the Middletown area where she attended the local schools. On March 3, 1946 she married George E. Trythall, and in 1952 they moved to Norwich. George passed away on Aug. 8, 1996. She worked for Champion Products from 1970 until her retirement in 1986. Gladys was also a member of the Broad Street United Me..
Pershing Schlafer
Published on: Thursday, February 2, 2012
GUILFORD – Pershing Schlafer, 93, of Guilford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at home.
Pershing was born on Oct. 1, 1918 on the family farm in Guilford, son of the late Frank and Edith (Stevens) Schlafer. Perk started school in a one room school house and graduated from Guilford Public School in 1935. Through his brother, Donald, and his wife, Millie, Perk met Millie’s sister, Vida B. Gamwell. On Nov. 27, 1948, Perk and Vida were married in the Guilford Center Presbyterian Church. They shared 61 wonderful years of marriag..
Frederick Stagnaro
Published on: Thursday, February 2, 2012
SMITHVILLE – Frederick L. Stagnaro, 77, of Smithville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born to the late Frederick Joseph and Catherine Agnes (Lennon) Stagnaro, June 20, 1934, in Manhattan. He joined the New York City Police Department shortly after graduating from St. Anthony’s High School in Smithtown, where he studied to be a Franciscan brother. He served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.
Fred married the love of his life, Eileen Bridget Farrell, on May 9..
Donald Truax
Published on: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
CANASTOTA – Donald P. Truax, 70, of Canastota, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at Oneida Healthcare Center, Oneida.
He was born Aug. 28, 1941 in Norwich, a son of the late Frederick and Alice Pike Truax and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Don was a craftsman and had worked as a machinist for several area machine shops until his retirement. He was a sportsman who loved hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his children, Maria, Charles, Donna and Christopher; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Rita Truax and Arlo Truax, all of..
Pershing Schlafer
Published on: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
GUILFORD – Pershing Schlafer, 93, of Guilford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at his home.
Friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow’s edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
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Gladys Trythall
Published on: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
NORWICH – Gladys Kelley Trythall, 88, of Norwich, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Gladys will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Nancy Hale, pastor of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 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 Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Broad St. United Methodist Church, 74 North Broad St., N..
Julia Smith
Published on: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
SHERBURNE – Julia Agnes Smith, 81, a long time resident of North Pharsalia and most recently of Sherburne, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 30, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Agnes was born in East Pharsalia, the daughter of Ray D. and Alice D. Sheldon Franklin on Sept. 12, 1930. She attended school in East Pharsalia and Norwich from which she graduated in 1949. Following her schooling, Agnes worked for the National Bank and Trust Co. and the Gladding Corp. in South Otselic. She was an election inspector for many years and al..