Stuart J. Link Jr.
Published on: Monday, March 31, 2008
ROME – Stuart J. (“Sonny”) (“Stuey”) Link, Jr., 44, of Dix Road, formerly of Louisiana and Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
He was born Oct. 23, 1963 in Denver, Colo., a son of Stuart L., Sr. and Carol Baker Link. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School and went on to receive his certification as an auto body technician. He had worked for Barker’s Garage in North Norwich, Hamilton Auto Clinic in Hamilton, and currently for Clinton Collision in Clinton.
Surviving are his mother, Carol D. Baker ..
Gerald Bickford
Published on: Monday, March 31, 2008
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, so whosoever believed in Jesus shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
COVENTRY – On March 30, 2008, God welcomed Gerald Wynn Bickford, age 84, into His arms after a courageous battle with cancer. With appreciation for the support of the Chenango County Hospice, Jerry was able to be at home for the last few months surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born to William and Nellie (Kark) Bickford on May 25, 1923 in Wheelertown. At age 10, he joined his big brot..
David Laughlin
Published on: Thursday, March 27, 2008
NORTH NORWICH – David E. Laughlin, 64, of DeLeon Springs, Fla. and formerly a resident of North Norwich, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 in the Halifax Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Born in Norwich in August of 1943, Dave was the son of Frank and Edith (Fuller) Laughlin. He attended Norwich High School and worked briefly for the Norwich Knitting Mill before entering the U.S. Army to serve his country during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to Norwich, Dave began his lengthy career as a chemical worker for The Norwich Pharmacal Company,..
David Laughlin
Published on: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
NORWICH – David Laughlin, 64, of DeLon Springs, Fla. and former North Norwich resident, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Memorial services for Dave will be held at 7 p.m. Monday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary for Dave will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...
Roberta Carson
Published on: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
NORWICH – Roberta “Bobbie” Lee Carson, age 68, passed away at her home surrounded by her family and close friends on March 25, 2008.
Born Oct. 11, 1939 in Smithtown, Long Island to Janet Land (Clark), Bobbie moved to Norwich with her mother in 1944 and graduated from Norwich High School in 1957.
She married William M “Bill” Carson on Aug. 8, 1959. Bill predeceased Bobbie on July 27, 2003.
Bobbie graduated from the Ridley - Lowell school of business in 1959. She worked for the John C. Stott Agency, the Waterville school office, and ..
Ned Whitten
Published on: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Ned C. Whitten, 86, passed away on March 5, 2008 in Anaheim, Calif. Although he was a non-smoker, he lost a long and courageous battle with emphysema.
He was born in New Berlin, to Howard and Grace Whitten and graduated from New Berlin Central School. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, having served in the Pacific Theater of operations and was Honorably Discharged in 1945. He received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from RPI and a master’s degree in engineering from the University of California..
Josephine Herfort
Published on: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
OXFORD – Josephine T. (Jo) Herfort, 85 of Williamsport, Pa. and Oxford, passed away on Feb. 21, 2008 at Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, Pa.
She was born April 10, 1922 in Greenwich Village, the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Josephine (Davis) Taylor. On Oct. 6, 1945 in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Great Neck, she married Richard A. Herfort, who died on March 26, 2004.
She is survived by her children, Philip W. and Cheryl D. Herfort of Williamsport, Pa., and Katherine H. and Ronald Alsum of Friesland, Wisc.; her grandchildren, ..
Dr. Noble Valerio
Published on: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SHERBURNE – Dr. Noble Anthony Valerio, age 89, formerly of Sherburne, died on March 23, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 89.
Noble was born in Utica on June 23, 1918 to Marian and Vincent Valerio. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and while stationed in Sioux Falls, South Dakota he met his bride to be, Muriel Brekke. They married in 1944 and later relocated to Davenport, Iowa where Noble studied to be a chiropractor at the Palmer School of Chiropractic. After graduation, Noble and Muriel returned to New York w..
Edward Ruland
Published on: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
GUILFORD – Edward C. Ruland, 75, of Guilford, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Edward will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Condolences may be sent to Edward’s family by visiting the funeral home website at: wilsonfh.com.
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Esther Marvin
Published on: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
NORWICH – Esther Guile Marvin, wife of the late Neil, mother of the late Nancy Smith and mother of Loretta Marvin Webb Bartlett, passed away peacefully March 17, 2008 while in residence at the Consolation Rehab Center in Seminole, Fla.
Esther was a longtime resident of the Norwich area.
Memorial services will be held this summer in Norwich at a date and time to be announced...
Edward Ruland
Published on: Monday, March 24, 2008
GUILFORD – Edward C. Ruland, 75, of Guilford, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Edward are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Peter Pieper
Published on: Monday, March 24, 2008
NORWICH – Peter J. Pieper, age 77, born Aug. 1, 1930, formerly of Williamsville, East Aurora, Norwich and Hamilton, died in the Masonic Care Community surrounded by his family on Friday, March 21, 2008.
He was the husband of Margherita, and father of Peggy O’Connor (Kevin). He was predeceased by his daughter, Patty Bessey (Jeff). He was the grandfather of Peter Bessey (Sue), Megan Bessey, Jamie Bolles and Kellie Bolles, and brother of Dolores Kessler (Joseph) and predeceased by his brother, Emil Pieper (Gin). Many nieces and nephew..
Norma Ault
Published on: Friday, March 21, 2008
SOUTH OTSELIC – Norma Jean Rose Ault, of Portland, Oregon, passed away after a short illness on February 1, 2008. She was 85 years old.
Norma Jean was born on July 12, 1922 to Irene and Carson Rose in Lone Mountain, Tenn. She grew up in Tazewell, Tenn. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Tenn. and also attended the University of Kentucky where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and Phi Beta, honorary music fraternity. Norma went to high school with Frank Ault, they dated in college and on February 15th 1943, No..
Rev. Roy Glave Sr.
Published on: Friday, March 21, 2008
NORWICH – Rev. Roy Glave, Sr., 84, of 13 Brown St., Norwich, passed away on March 20, 2008 at his home.
He was born on May 23, 1923 in Mohawk, the son of the late Harold and Margaret (Watson) Glave. On July 14, 1944 he married Violet Beatty, who survives.
Besides his wife, Violet, he is survived by his children, Roy Glave, Jr. of Moyock, N.C., Karen and Michael Roberts of Cheektowaga, William Glave of Rochester, Edith and Rev. Norman Holtz, of Oxford and Violet Ludolph of Poughkeepsie; his brother, Tony Inglis of Wilson, N.C. and nine g..
Nichlaus Herrick
Published on: Friday, March 21, 2008
McDONOUGH – Nichlaus E. Herrick, 65, fought a courageous battle with cancer for 5 years. He has lived his last years to watch his grandkids race. The sun rose and set on his grandchildren.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1943 in Bainbridge the son of Richard W. Herrick and Juanita H. Smith Herrick. On March 15, 1963 in McDonough, he married Joanne B. Brewer.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne of McDonough; his son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Wendy Herrick and their children, Dalton and Darci of McDonough; his father, Richard Herrick, and brothe..
Leon Dunckel
Published on: Friday, March 21, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Leon G. “Sam” Dunckel, 72, of New Berlin, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 19, 2008 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, where he had resided for the past three years.
The son of Clinton and Ruth (Steere) Dunckel, Sam was born in Norwich in July of 1935. He grew up in South Plymouth and attended the Norwich schools until 1953, when his family moved to Georgetown. Sam finished his schooling there and was a graduate of the Georgetown High School. Throughout his life, Sam held jobs with various employers, including ..
Nellie Pratt
Published on: Thursday, March 20, 2008
NORWICH – Nellie A. Pratt, 85, of Norwich passed away March 18, 2008 at the Gilmour Residential Health Care Facility.
Nellie was born Oct. 7, 1922 in Fly Creek Valley to Charles and Lilah Ainslie. Her first husband, Harold Merring, passed away in 1964. Nellie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dowell Pratt of Norwich. She is also survived by her sons and their wives, Thomas and Priscilla Merring of Las Cruces, N.M., Richard and Theresa Merring of Syracuse and James and Linda Merring of Brockport; step-sons William and Debra Prat..
Nellie Pratt
Published on: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
NORWICH – Nellie A. Pratt, of Follett Hill Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Harriet Bush
Published on: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
NORWICH – Harriet Adelia Bush, 91, of Eric Street, Norwich, our beloved mother, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends.
Harriet was born in Sept. of 1916, the daughter of Nora (Frink) and Sherman Brown. She married Carl Ebin Bush on Nov. 7, 1931. Harriet was a family-oriented woman, giving much of her life to her children and grandchildren. She loved to quote prose from her bible, crocheting, and caring for her beloved animals. She took in many strays that found their way to her home. An av..
James Kelly
Published on: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
NORWICH – James E. Kelly, 75, well-known Norwich resident, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 18, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Johnson City in August of 1932, Jim was the son of Edward and Leona Kelly. He had lived in the Norwich area for most of his adult life, and had been employed by Simmonds Precision and the Community Work Shop, where he worked as an assembler. He was a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, where he taught a special Sunday School class. During his free time, Jim enjoyed writing poe..
Leon Dunckel
Published on: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Leon “Sam” Dunckel, 72, formerly of New Berlin, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 19, 2008 in Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich, after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements are under the directions of the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich.
A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Blanche Shadel
Published on: Monday, March 17, 2008
NORWICH – Blanche Louise Shadel, 85, passed away Saturday morning, March 15, 2008 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich.
She was born Feb. 12, 1923 in North Norwich, the daughter of Rex and Ivadelle Coy Franklin. Blanche attended Preston Elementary School and Norwich High School. She was predeceased by her husband George on Nov. 23, 1976. Retiring in 1988, Blanche had worked for Simmonds Precision for 11 years preparing products for platers.
Blanche is survived by her companion of many years Richard Cummings, Norwich; a daughter an..
Harriet Bush
Published on: Monday, March 17, 2008
NORWICH – Harriet Bush, 91, of Eric Street, Norwich, passed away Saturday evening, March 15, 2008. Funeral services for Harriet will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22 from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
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Suzanne Scholet
Published on: Friday, March 14, 2008
OXFORD – Suzanne L. Scholet, of Clearwater, Fla., passed away Feb. 10, 2008. She was born in Richland, Mo. and was a Christian Science Practioner in New York and Florida. She had lived in Oxford for six years, teaching music at Oxford Academy. Her first three children were born in Oxford.
She was the wife of Ronald Scholet. Surviving family include Rand Scholet, Clearwater, Fla.; Elora Scholet, Dryden; David Scholet, Boston, Mass.; Daron Scholet, Trinity, Fla.; Caroleen Scholet, Hopewell, N.J.; and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildr..
Sarah Fleming
Published on: Thursday, March 13, 2008
NORWICH – Sarah A. Fleming, 88, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008 in the Wilson Regional Hospital of Johnson City.
The only child of Clarence and Mildred (Ward) Knapp, Sarah was born in the Town of Butternuts in March of 1919. She attended school in South New Berlin and Norwich, and married William “Bill” Fleming in Plymouth on Dec. 12, 1940. Over their years together, Sarah and Bill owned and operated two farms, living first in Kirk and then moving to Wells Road in Norwich. A feisty, hardworkin..
Doris Conley
Published on: Thursday, March 13, 2008
NORWICH – Doris New Conley, 99, formerly of Canastota and Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, following a very long, active life.
She remained remarkably active and engaged until the end. She was a resident of Park Terrace at Radisson, an assisted living facility located near the home of her principal family caregivers, daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Bruce Ratliff.
Doris had lived in Norwich from 1951 to 1967.
She lived intensely through her family, and even organized a family African Safari t..
Sarah Fleming
Published on: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
NORWICH – Sarah Fleming, 88, Norwich, passed away early Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements for Sarah are pending A compete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich...
Charles Holmes
Published on: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
SUMMERSVILLE, WV: Charles Hall Holmes, 49, of Broad St., passed away Feb. 25, 2008.
He was born Aug. 11, 1958 in Syracuse, a son of Robert W., Sr. and Florence (Fellows) Holmes. A resident of the Morrisville area in his youth, he was a graduate of Morrisville schools. Charles moved to Maryland where he worked for Davis Landscaping and Green Gardens Landscaping for several years. He later moved to West Virginia where he was a miner for Elite Coal Services. Charles’ hobbies included model cars and trains, and he loved hunting. He also enjoyed ..
Ralph Jeffords
Published on: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
OXFORD – Ralph U. Jeffords, 90, of Oxford, passed away on March 10, 2008. He was born in Whitney Point, on May 22, 1917. On April 16, 1943 in the Methodist Church of Fayetteville, N.C. he married Marian Robinson, who passed away on Oct. 20, 1991.
He is survived by his son Robert Jeffords of Oxford; his nieces, Mary Jeffords, Susan Jeffords and his nephew, Harry Jeffords. His special friend, Julia Sinclair and the his care providers, Barb and Bill Sabines, Heather Sabines and Josh Neer and sons, Nicki, Liam and Killian Uriah, Bill Sabine..
Roland Kreppel
Published on: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
NORWICH – Roland J. Kreppel, 79, of 255 Rosewood Circle, Canastota, died Sunday evening, March 9, 2008
Roland was an assistant machine operator with Procter & Gamble in Norwich for 11 years, retiring on April 1, 1993. He had previously been employed with Borden Chemical in Bainbridge, and had also been a self employed dairy farmer in Coventryville for many years.
Surviving is his wife Floretta, two daughters and one son-in-law: Margaret “Peg” and Gary Pantzer of Oneida and Debra Yelenak of Malta, four grandchildren; three great-grandc..
Alfred Shaver
Published on: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
NORWICH – Mr. Alfred P. (Corky) Shaver, 69, of Beckville, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview Texas.
Corky formerly a resident of Norwich was born on Oct. 29, 1938 in Livingston Manor, the son of Evelyn and Lloyd Shaver.
Corky was a student of the Norwich city school district. Corky was a welder, electrician, builder and worked in mechanical maintenance his entire life. Corky enjoyed motorcycles, eagles, the outdoors and all his family and friends...
Winifred Margeson
Published on: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
OXFORD – Winifred (Ackley) Margeson, of Oxford, died at her residence on Georgetown Road in Oxford, on March 10, 2008.
Winnie was born on May 10, 1921 in Endicott, the daughter of the late Harry and Flossie (Quick) Ackley. She went peacefully, to be with the Lord, with her family at her side.
Winnie was predeceased by her husband Bill (William H.) who died in June 1990, her sister Leora Vought, brother Charles Ackley and great granddaughter Abigail Margeson.
She is survived by a daughter, Carole (Margeson) and Larry Leahy of Laurens and a..
Ralph Jeffords
Published on: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
OXFORD – Ralph U. Jeffords, 90, of Oxford, passed away on March 10, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Oxford. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the service at 3 p.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Doris S. Weckworth
Published on: Thursday, March 6, 2008
NORWICH – Doris Spicer Weckworth, 87, of Mechanic St., formerly of Smyrna, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, surrounded by her husband and children.
In keeping with Doris’ wishes, services and interment in the Earlville Cemetery will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Homes, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne...
Francis Kennedy
Published on: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
OXFORD – Francis B. Kennedy, age 79, of the Personal Care Home, Towanda, Pa., formerly of Oxford, died March 1, 2008 at Towanda Memorial Hospital.
Francis was born March 14, 1928 in Osceola, Pa., the son of the late Raymond A. and Wilda Blackwell Kennedy. He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School, Class of 1945, and was a retired employee of Norwich Eaton Pharmaceutical, Norwich. Francis was a member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion, both of Norwich, and was an avid reader. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean ..
Consuelo Mooney
Published on: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
NORWICH – Consuelo Scott Mooney was born Jan. 6, 1919, in Binghamton, to William H. and Genevieve Riley Scott. She died on March 1, 2008, in South Bend, Indiana.
Connie married Edward L. Mooney on Oct. 23, 1948. Connie and Ed were married for more than 59 years and spent most of their married life in Norwich, where they raised their three children, Carol Ann Mooney, Nancy Mooney McCarter, and Scott Edward Mooney. Connie, like Ed, was devoted to her children and her community. Connie loved numbers and “figuring” and instilled in her chil..
Amy Van Sickle
Published on: Tuesday, March 4, 2008
EAST PHARSALIA – Amy Van Sickle, 52, of East Pharsalia passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2008 in Bainbridge.
She was surrounded by her friends and family. Amy was born in Morristown, N.J. on April 21, 1955 to the late Frank and Frances Burress. She was the middle of three children. Amy was an interpreter for the deaf. She dedicated a large portion of her life to serving the deaf community.
She is survived by her loving husband, Russell, East Pharsalia; two devoted sons Matt and Derrick of Oregon; a loving sister, Debby of Bainbri..
Carl Carkhuff
Published on: Tuesday, March 4, 2008
WESTFIELD, MASS. – Carlton Louis Carkhuff, 81, of Westfield, Mass., passed away on Feb. 20, 2008.
Carl was born on March 15, 1926 in Norwich to George and Phoebe Carkhuff. His wife of 49 years, Jacqueline, passed away in 2003.
He is survived by his son, David and daughter-in-law, Roslyn of Westfield; his sister, Evelyn of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Arlene of Norwich; a brother-in-law, William Egan and his wife, Jean, of Westfield, Mass. along with nine nieces and nephews.
His brother, Alan, a life-long Norwich resident, passed..
Helen Vantran
Published on: Monday, March 3, 2008
NEW BERLIN – Helen Florence Vantran, 96, of Sidney and formerly of Woodbourne, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin.
Helen was born Sept. 10, 1911 in New York City, the daughter of Eldon Starley & Lucia Herzog. She married Andrew Vantran on Oct, 26, 1936. He predeceased her on Sept. 8, 1989.
Helen is survived by one son, William A. Vantran and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Vantran of New Berlin.
Grandchildren include: Kathy Vantran and Lynne of Waldorf, Md.; Cynthia and Dennis Sholl..
Consuelo Mooney
Published on: Monday, March 3, 2008
NORWICH – Consuelo “Connie” Scott Mooney, 89, former Norwich resident, passed away Saturday evening, March 1, 2008, at the St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Ind.
A Mass of Resurrection for Connie will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Paul’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Douglas Cunningham, pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Marian Chapel of St. Paul’s Church.
A complete obituary for Connie will be published in..