Beverly “bev” A. Brill
Published on: Friday, February 27, 2015
BEVERLY A. BRILL
NEW BERLIN – Beverly “Bev” A. Brill, 58 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away with her loving family by her side along with her beloved pug Otis on February 25, 2015 at her home in New Berlin, NY.
Bev was born on February 17, 1957 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Clyde & Wanda (Gregory) Wright.
Her childhood was spent in the South New Berlin and Morris NY areas. She was a 1976 graduate of Madison Central School. On February 19, 1983 she married Gerald Brill who survives her.
She worked for many years w..
Richard L. Dubois
Published on: Thursday, February 26, 2015
RICHARD L. DuBOIS
OXFORD – Richard L. DuBois, 85 of Oxford passed away on February 24, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 27, 1930 in Brockport, NY a son of the late Herbert S. and Jeanette (LaVier) DuBois. On November 30, 1958 in North Pitcher he married Shirley Mae Franklin, who survives.
Besides his wife, Shirley, he is survived by his children, Rick DuBois of Oxford, Richard L. DuBois of Heber, AZ and Paula and Roger Barrows of Oxford; his brother, Donald DuBois of No..
Minnie G. Ellis
Published on: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
MINNIE G. ELLIS
NORWICH – Minnie G. Ellis, 96, of Norwich, passed away peacefully, and with full faith in God, on Sunday 2/22/15 in Chenango Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Minnie was a local businesswoman, active member of the community, and friend to a great many. She was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to the Rev. Daniel and Helen Baroody George and attended schools in Geneva, NY. She married G. Donald Ellis in 1948 and raised two children. Minnie owned and operated hair salons in Geneva and Seneca Falls, comp..
Robert L. Davis
Published on: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
ROBERT L. DAVIS
SHERBURNE – Robert L. “Omar” Davis, 70, of Classic St., passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
He was born August 9, 1944 in Manhattan, a son of Coleridge and Louise Bell Reid. Omar married Susan E. Bruno on December 3, 1998 in Sherburne. He had previously been married to Patsy Rogers. Omar was a chef at various area restaurants, most recently at Denny’s in Binghamton. He was dedicated to helping and counseling troubled youths through his “bad boys club”. He and Susan also r..
Julie A. Parrish
Published on: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
JULIE A. PARRISH
EL PASO, IL – Julie A. Parrish, 37, of El Paso, IL, died at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at her residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso with Rev. Bill Vandervoort officiating. Burial will follow at Hinthorn Cemetery, Lake Bloomington. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the memorial home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
Julie was born May 29, 1977 in Monticello, IL the daughter of Herbert D. and Margaret M. C..
Alan L. Golden
Published on: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
ALAN L. GOLDEN
NORWICH – Alan L. Golden, 66, of Norwich, NY passed away on Monday February 23, 2015 at his home.
Alan was born on March 23, 1948 in Norwich to the late Sherwood and Floretta Burdick Golden. A Norwich resident for the majority of his life, Alan served his country from 1968 to 1969. In 1983 he started his life-long career with the New York State Department of Corrections, wherein he worked until his retirement in 2001, his last stint of which was in Camp Georgetown. To best describe Alan one could say he was ..
Daniel Williams
Published on: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
DANIEL WILLIAMS
OXFORD – Daniel “Danny” “Bumpa” Williams, 64 of Oxford went to be with his Lord on February 23, 2015. He was born on August 3, 1950 in Norwich a son of the Harry and Barbara (More) Williams, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Paula (English) Williams of Oxford; his mother, Barbara Williams of Oxford; his children and grandchildren, Luke and Ashley Williams and children, Emily, Haley and Addison of Oxford, Paul and Lacey Williams of Oneonta, Seth and Sarah Williams and daughter Maggie of Norwich, and Sarah and M..
William H. Blackburn
Published on: Monday, February 23, 2015
WILLIAM H. BLACKBURN
NORWICH – William H. Blackburn, 97, of Norwich, formerly of East Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center.
Bill was born on November 6, 1917, in Coventry, CT, son of the late William Harold and Elsie Haynes Blackburn. On October 17, 1942, he married Barbara White in Hartford, CT.
Bill spent the majority of his working career at Billings & Spencer, Hartford, CT, where he was Assistant to the President, and its acquisition, Peck, Stowe and Wil..
Carolyn Mayher
Published on: Thursday, February 19, 2015
CAROLYN MAYHER
GREENE – Carolyn Mayher, 71, passed away Friday February 13, 2015 in Binghamton General Hospital.
Carolyn was born in Utica, NY on April 11, 1943 she was the daughter of Theodore and Rita Treible. Carolyn graduated from High School in 1960. She went on to earn her nursing degree and graduated from the Wilson School of Nursing in 1964. The majority of her nursing career was spent at Chenango Memorial Hospital 1964-1991 as an Operating Room Nurse and then later a supervisor of the Operating Room. She was a dedicated care..
Dominick Philippone
Published on: Thursday, February 19, 2015
DOMINICK PHILIPPONE
GREENE – Dominick Philippone, Jr., 81 of Greene, formerly of Norwich passed away on February 13, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford. He was born on August 24, 1933 in Port Washington, NY a son of the late Dominick and Concetta (Galizza) Philippone, Sr. On December 3, 1955 in Manorhaven, NY he married Beverly Bartlett, who survives.
Besides his wife Beverly, he is survived by his children; Donna and David Jensen of South Otselic, Teresa and Hugh Witchella of Oxford, Mark and Rebecca Philippone of Greene, ..
Gary E. Theodore
Published on: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
GARY E. THEODORE
OXFORD – Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend Gary “Ted” Edward William Theodore, finally found peace on Sunday, February 15, 2015.
Gary, born on October 30, 1942 was the only son of Juanita and Joseph Theodore. He was predeceased by his wife and the mother of his children, Naomi Jean (Marshall) Theodore.
Surviving are his daughters, Nancy Marshall, Binghamton, Karen Louise Theodore-Menhennett and son-in-law Reeves, Harpursville. His sons, Matthew Theodore and daughter-in-law Susan, Oxf..
Shirlee 'lee' Smith Mccabe
Published on: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
SHIRLEE McCABE
DOYLESTOWN, PA – Shirlee 'Lee' Smith McCabe of Doylestown, Pa., passed away on Jan. 3, 2015 in Doylestown Hospital after a long illness with cancer. She was 79.
Lee was born in Cooperstown, N.Y. to Harry William and Evelyn Wheeler Smith on June 26, 1936. She earned a degree from Cazenovia College.
Lee worked in the graphic arts and design field for many years and then later became a business owner. She loved life, enjoyed helping people, and spending time with her family and friends.
Lee is preceded in death by her pa..
Charlotte Price
Published on: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
CHARLOTTE PRICE
NORWICH – Charlotte Price, 91, of Norwich, passed away Friday evening, February 13, 2015, at the Norwich Rehabilitation Center where she has made her home for the past several years.
Charlotte was born on the Dockstader Homestead in West Burlington, NY on May 13, 1923 the daughter of George and Myrtle Dockstader. She attended eight grades at the country school in West Burlington and graduated from the Edmeston Central School with the class of 1941.
Charlotte married Robert Schwenk on May 9, 1943. She was a hous..
Lillian A. (sage) Morey
Published on: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
LILLIAN A. (SAGE) MOREY
SHERBURNE – Lillian A. (Sage) Morey, 92, of Sherburne, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015.
She was born April 27, 1922 in New Berlin, a daughter of Ralph and Ella Mae (Layman) Sage. On October 5, 1942, Lillian married Ralph C. Morey in Montrose, PA. He predeceased her on April 12, 1994. Lillian spent the last sixty three years living in Sherburne, raising her family and working as a sales clerk at local businesses. Her favorite past time was spent with her husband showing poultry. On October 30, 1999, Lillian ..
Agnes E. Manwarren
Published on: Monday, February 16, 2015
AGNES E. MANWARREN
PLYMOUTH – Agnes E. Manwarren, 81, a life long resident of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday evening, February 11, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Agnes was born in Plymouth on November 2,1933 the daughter of Howard and Beulah (Shadel) Brazee. She spent her entire life in the Plymouth area and attended school in Plymouth, No. Pharsalia and Oxford. On January 8, 1950 in Oxford she married Russell L. Manwarren who passed away January 24, 2000.
Agnes was a quiet, pleasant lady who always had a smile on her fac..
Bernard R. Danaher
Published on: Monday, February 16, 2015
BERNARD R. DANAHER
NEW BERLIN – Bernard R. Danaher, 93 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away at the Folt’s Home in Herkimer, NY on February 13, 2015.
Bernard was born on February 12, 1922 in Thomaston, CT the son of Robert Rickard & Ellen Ada (Gray) Danaher. His childhood was spent in Thomaston, CT where he was a 1939 graduate of Thomaston High School.
On June 7, 1947 Bernard married Catherine Foote in St. Thomas Catholic Church, Thomaston, CT.
Bernard helped on the family farm in Thomaston, later worked as an appr..
Beatrice Marie Ritrovato Kukulech
Published on: Monday, February 16, 2015
BEATRICE KUKULECH
Beatrice Marie Ritrovato Kukulech passed away peacefully on February 14, 2015.
On May 26, 1932, Joseph and Helena Ritrovato welcomed their new baby girl who came to be known as Bea, Betty, Betty Boop, Mima, Grandma, Mama Kuku, Meme, and by so many as “Ma.”
Growing up in Tuckahoe, NY, her family, including her brother Paul, (now of Middleburg, NY along with wife Patricia) and sister Mary (Jenison of Pittsfield) moved to Pittsfield, NY in 1947. Coming from the city area to the smaller Village of New Berlin, she soo..
Neil J. Sliter
Published on: Friday, February 13, 2015
NEIL J. SLITER
ARKPORT – Neil J. Sliter, 77, passed away, surrounded by his family, Monday afternoon (Feb. 9, 2015) at his home on Oak Hill St.
Born on Jan. 26, 1938, in his grandmother’s home in the town of Butternuts in Ostego County, he was a son of Oliver and Grace Young Sliter. Neil married the love of his life, Janet Hendrickson Sliter on June 18, 1960 in Norwich, N.Y. They had two children, Kimberly Sue Prewitt (married to Paul Prewitt) and Chris Neil Sliter (married to Paula Calkins Sliter; and were later blessed with seven gran..
Robert G. Wetherbee
Published on: Friday, February 13, 2015
ROBERT G. WETHERBEE
SMYRNA – Robert G. Wetherbee, 73, of Smyrna, NY passed away on Sunday February 8, 2015 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich, New York.
Robert was born on March 6, 1941, the son of George and Gertrude Gleisberg Wetherbee in Clinton Massachusetts where he spent most of his life working for the Buck Chair Company. In October of 1994 Robert married Dolores Burlingame in West Boylstone, Massachusetts. Anybody that knew Robert knew that if he wasn’t at work they would find him out in his garden, where he woul..
William C. Izard
Published on: Thursday, February 12, 2015
WILLIAM C. IZARD
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – William Clinton Izard (Bill), 73, a long time dairy farmer passed away peacefully at his home in South New Berlin, NY on February 7, 2015.
Bill was born on March 26, 1941 in the town of Smyrna, NY, a son of the late Richard C. Izard and Mildred L. Spurling Izard. Bill was brought up on various farms throughout his life. He worked in road construction and for Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District building farm ponds in his earlier years, then settled down to operating h..
Anna E. Parsons
Published on: Thursday, February 12, 2015
ANNA E. PARSONS
SHERBURNE – Anna E. Barley Parsons, 90, of Sherburne, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was born July 31, 1924 in Sherburne, a daughter of Jacob and Elsie Howard Barley and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On July 25, 1943, Anna married Donald M. Parsons in Sherburne. He predeceased her on April 2, 2007. Anna had worked at Chesebrough Ponds in Sherburne, Sherburne-Earlville Central School, and the Head Start Program in North Norwich. She was a loving and devote..
William Clinton Izard
Published on: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
South New Berlin – William Clinton Izard (Bill), 73, a long time dairy farmer passed away peacefully at his home in South New Berlin, NY on February 7, 2015.
Bill was born on March 26, 1941 in the town of Smyrna, NY, a son of the late Richard C. Izard and Mildred L. Spurling Izard. Bill was brought up on various farms throughout his life. He worked in road construction and for Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District building farm ponds in his earlier years, then settled down to operating his own dairy farm in South New Berli..
John Curtis
Published on: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
JOHN CURTIS
OXFORD – John M. Curtis of Oxford, NY, went to heaven February 8, 2015. He was born on April 22, 1949 in Sidney, NY to Reeve and Jane (Rockowitz) Curtis. John grew up in Mt Upton, NY. He graduated from high school in 1967. He then attended both SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Cortland where he completed his Masters Degree in Physical Education. While at SUNY Cobleskill he met and later married Jean Rosekrans, his wife of 43 years. They were united in marriage October 7, 1972. They were blessed with three children; Kristi and Matt ..
James Bunting
Published on: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
JAMES BUNTING
PITCHER – James Bunting, 67 of Pitcher, passed away February 3, 2015 at his home.
James was born in Greene, N.Y. And was a driver for Coachmaster Transportation of Norwich.
Surviving are his daughter, Lori O'Donnell of Cortland; mother, Edith Bunting of Hamilton; sisters, Carol Landers of Willet and Barbara Root of Norwich; brother, William Bunting of Somerset, Pa.; grandchildren Cody Miller, Michael O'Donnell and James O'Donnell all of Cortland.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in..
M. Jean Larnerd
Published on: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
M. JEAN LARNERD
GREENE – M. Jean Larnerd, 74 of Greene, went to be with the beautiful Lord on Monday, February 9, 2015.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Paul Larnerd; brothers, Roberta and William Montanya; and by a sister, Alice Conklin. She is survived by children, Leah and Tim Miller, Damon and Joy Luyster, Tracy and Cindi Luyster, Frank and Regina Luyster, Elizabeth Janzak; stepchildren, Dave Larnerd, Steven Larnerd, Sandy Arnold, Dan and Jen Larnerd, Rick Larnerd; grandchildren, Leanna, Annabella, Davin Miller; ..
Elbert G. “bud” Mohr
Published on: Thursday, February 5, 2015
ELBERT G. MOHR
OXFORD – Elbert G. “Bud” Mohr, 90 of Oxford passed away on February 3, 2015 at Binghamton General Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1924 in Greene a son of the late Elbert J. and Helen (Washburn) Mohr. On September 1, 1946 in Vestal he married Beatrice Brigham, who passed away on October 18, 2002.
Bud is survived by his children, Randy and Diane Mohr of Basye, VA, Gary and Carol Mohr of Afton, and Linda Mohr of Port Royal, SC; his sisters in law, Anne Mohr of Afton and Frances Mohr of Smithville Flats, and his ..
Susan Keene-werner
Published on: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
SUSAN KEENE-WERNER
MIDDLETOWN – Susan Keene-Werner, of Middletown, NY, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 31st, 2015. She was 68.
Susan was born in Johnson City, NY on October 11, 1946, a daughter of the late James and Ella Pier Moore.
She was a Nursing Supervisor at Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Goshen, NY.,
She loved to bake and was a very patient, loving, wife and mother.
Susan is survived by her husband Anthony Werner at home, her daughter Lynn and her husband John DeForest, and Grandson Tegan ..
Thomas J. Nixon
Published on: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
THOMAS J. NIXON
GREENE – Thomas J. Nixon, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. He was predeceased by his wife, Janice, of 59 years and his parents Thomas and Anne. Also predeceased by his brothers Joe, Don, Jim, Jack; his sisters Helen, Kay and Agnes and his son in law, Steven Amell. Surviving brothers are Martin (Joan) and Richard (Kathi) and sister-in-laws Caryl and Pat. He is survived by two daughters and son. Kathy(George) Estey, Nancy Amell; Tim Nixon; Grandchildren, Carrie (Jay); Jas..
Edward C. Wier
Published on: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
EDWARD C. WIER
NORWICH – Edward C. Wier, 72, of Norwich, passed away Friday evening, January 30, 2015, in the Chenango Memorial Hopsital.
Ed was born on July 27, 1942 in Gaylord, MI the son of Charles and Edith (Elsey) Wiewiorski. His early childhood years were spent in Gaylord and in 1947 moved with his family to Kingston, NY. Over the years he lived in several areas including Walton and in 1972 came to Norwich where he has made his home until his death. Ed’s working career was with NYSEG for 30 years retiring as Chief Lineman in 1..
Gar R. Larson
Published on: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
GAR R. LARSON
MEDINA – Mr. Gar R. Larson, of Medina, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his home.
Mr. Larson was born in New York City, March 27, 1934. He was adopted in June, 1942, at the age of eight, by Herbert E. and Caroline E. (Tremlett) Larson of Edmeston, New York. He was a graduate of Edmeston High School, Class of 1952 and entered Colgate University in the fall of 1952. He was a student until 1954 when he entered the US Army and served for two years. In 1956, he returned to Colgate and graduated in 1958 with a Bachel..
Betty Lou Raneri
Published on: Monday, February 2, 2015
BETTY LOU RANERI
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Betty Lou Raneri, 80, of South New Berlin, entered into rest on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at A. O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. She was surrounded by her family and her husband of sixty years, Vincent.
Born February 3, 1934 in Johnstown, NY, Betty was the daughter of Manley and Maude Blakeslee. On April 19, 1954, in Johnstown, she married Vincent Raneri. Betty was a stay-at-home mom, raising her family. She was known as a wonderful cook, working at and retiring from the Fulton-Montgome..
Alice Jane (mcneil) Carnrike
Published on: Monday, February 2, 2015
ALICE J. CARNRIKE
NORWICH – Alice Jane (McNeil) Carnrike, 85, of Norwich, passed away January 29, 2015, with her family by her side.
Alice was born July 16, 1929, in Norwich, NY the daughter of Daniel & Bridget (Carey) McNeil. She was a graduate of St. Paul’s School and Norwich High School Class of 1947. On September 4, 1948, Alice married George W. Carnrike, Sr. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church and they were blessed with 8 children.
Alice was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and godmother. She..
Grace Roys-cooke
Published on: Monday, February 2, 2015
GRACE ROYS-COOKE
OXFORD – Grace Roys-Cooke, 92 of Oxford passed away on January 28, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1922 in Berwyn, IL a daughter of the late Francis X. and Julia (Houdak) Slaby.
She is survived by her husband, Delmar Cooke of Oxford; her children, Linda Roys-Jones and husband Larry of Oxford, William and wife Lynne Roys of Oxford, Gerald and wife Pam Roys of Norwich and Betsy McCormack of Norwich; her grandchildren, John and Niki Franklin, Candy Hollingsworth, Tim and Tracy Roys, Adam an..
Bernice M. Whaley
Published on: Monday, February 2, 2015
BERNICE M. WHALEY
SMYRNA – Bernice M. Whaley, 85, of German Hollow Road, Smyrna, NY, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2015.
Bernice was born June 23, 1929, the daughter of Charles H. and Marian Aline (White) Wilkes. On September29, 1945 in Norwich she married Allie Whaley who passed away October 9, 2006.
A hard worker all of her life, Bernice lived on their farm where she raised her family. She had been secretary of the Chenango Valley Pony Club.
Bernice is survived by her children, Donna Livingston of Norwich, Di..