Obituaries


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Grace I. Labore

Published on: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Grace I. LaBore, born December 23, 1948 passed away peacefully on March 24, 2018. Grace was predeceased by her parents Earl and Elnora Hawley and her husband Chester Smith, JR. Surviving Grace is her loving sister who she was very close to Lorena(Brad) Auwater of Oxford and 3 nephews and a niece Her children Karen(Paul) Roe of Greene, Chester Smith JR. (Amy Williams) of Norwich, Rebecca(Scott) Seeley of Schenectady, David Smith of Norwich and James Smith of Norwich. Grace was also very fond of her children’s siblings Francis Smith of Coven..

Vincent J. “jim” Viola

Published on: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Vincent J. “Jim” Viola, 91, of East Pharsalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home and with his family by his side. Born June 2, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, Jim was the son of Anthony and Josephine (Alesci) Viola. After high school, Jim went on to serve valiantly near the end of World War II in the Army Air Force, and served in the Pacific theater in the Philippines and Japan before he was honorably discharged in 1947. After returning from the war, Jim settled in the Middletown area and began work in the grocery busines..

William J. Rounds

Published on: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
William J. Rounds, 61, of Daytonville Rd., died Thursday, March 22, 2018 as the result of a motor vehicle accident in the state of Ohio. He was born January 8, 1957 in Syracuse, a son of the late Jesse J. and Mary Weaver Rounds and received his education in Otselic Valley schools. A resident of Otselic for many years, his life was spent as a truck driver in the agricultural/dairy field where he had worked on the J & D Farms in Georgetown, and then for Lewis Farms in Sauquoit. He enjoyed music, going to concerts and festivals, his lifetime of ..

Vincent 'jim' Viola

Published on: Monday, March 26, 2018
Vincent J. “Jim” Viola, 91, of South Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Jim co-owned Norwich Implement with his children until his retirement in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Scarpinato) Viola, and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held at the Church of St. Batholomew at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 27, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A complete ..

Delores M. (barnhart) Loomis

Published on: Monday, March 26, 2018
Dolores M. (Barnhart) Loomis, 78, of McDonough, NY, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by her family. Dolores was born in Massena, NY, on June 7, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Freda Solomon Barnhart. She was born and raised on the Mohawk Indian Reservation and was extremely proud of her Mohawk heritage. She, along with her husband, Bill, were the former owners of Bill’s Little Bar, McDonough, until her retirement in 2009 and, prior to that, had owned..

Doris Grace Ford

Published on: Monday, March 26, 2018
Doris Grace Ford was welcomed into the arms of the Lord Thurs. March 22nd. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Ford. She is survived by her daughter Donna Ford, a sister Betty Strever of Candor NY and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her Old Mill Restaurant family most especially Thomas Rutenber who became like a son and several wonderful and dear friends. She graduated from Owego Free Academy and Tony’s Beauty School in Binghamton and was a hair stylist in her 20’s. She resided in Johnson City 30 yrs and wa..

Louise M. Serafen

Published on: Monday, March 26, 2018
Louise M. Serafen, 84, formerly of Norwich, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV following a long courageous battle with her health. She was born in New Rochelle, NY, daughter of Edward and Mary (Chiapetta) Abate. Louise married Richard M. Serafen of Schenevus, NY on April 18, 1954. The couple settled in Norwich where they raised their family. Many remember Louise as the owner of several popular area beauty salons. She and Dick had numerous other business ventures as well. Louise kept bus..

Edward Stewart Anderson

Published on: Friday, March 23, 2018
Edward Stewart Anderson, born December 8, 1952 in Greene, NY departed this world for his eternal home on February 20, 2018. Ed is survived by his husband, Joe Sasso, who will cherish many memories from the last thirty two years together. He is also survived by his beloved sister Linda Sue Fowlston and husband David, brother Byron Anderson and wife Joan and his loving Aunt Cora Anderson; estranged sister Clara Shearer and husband Ron and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed had a brilliant career as a professional ballroom dancer and in theater mana..

Jessie E. Sayles

Published on: Friday, March 23, 2018
Jessie E. Sayles, 100, a lifelong resident of McDonough passed away Sunday morning, March 18, 2018, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home. Jessie was born on February 6, 1918 in McDonough the daughter of Elliott and Grace (Smith Jacobs) Whaley. She grew up in McDonough and was a 1937 graduate of the Norwich school. On July 3, 1937 she married Ronald P. Sayles who passed away in May of 1985. Jessie was a hard worker all of her life and was a stay at home mom to care for her family and help on the family farm. Jessie is survived by her chil..

Betty J. Combes

Published on: Friday, March 23, 2018
Betty J. Combes, 76, of Norwich passed away Sunday morning, March 18, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Betty was born on November 2, 1941 in Oxford the daughter of John and Gertrude (Banks) Satterlee. She has made her home in Norwich for many years and has worked for the Bluebird Bakery, the Norwich Shoe Co., TACO in Sherburne and also worked in area private homes as a nurses aide. Betty is survived by her husband of 54 years John Combes of Norwich, her daughters Charlotte Combes and wife Nikki of Smyrna and Brenda Combes and companio..

Stanley Hartwell

Published on: Friday, March 23, 2018
Stanley Hartwell, 85, of Beaver Meadow, passed away at his home on Wednesday March 21, 2018. Stanley was born on August 29, 1932 to the late Erma Louise (Stiles) and Leon Hartwell. His family moved to Beaver Meadow in 1948 and Stanley graduated from South Otselic Central School in 1951. On December 5, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Doris Atkyns. He then joined the US Air Force and served in the Korean War before returning to be stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. After being honorably discharged after four years o..

Steven H. Golley

Published on: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Steven H. Golley, 64, of Route 20, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. Steve was born September 13, 1953 in Oneida, a son of Howard J., Jr. and Barbara Grinnell Golley. He was part of a large family, and lived a life full of hard work, adventures, and unshakeable curiosity. Steve worked for his family farm, and then for Pierce Auto Parts in Bouckville early in his life. He owned and operated Steve’s Satellite TV for many years, and later did home repair as the House Whisperer. Steve was a musician and songwriter who was involved with the Ce..

Gary Beadle

Published on: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Gary Beadle, 71, of South New Berlin, well known area business man and musician, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Gary was born in Norwich on March 11, 1947, the son of William and Evelyn (Mathews) Beadle. Gary is survived by the love of his life, Merrie Cummings, with whom he spent the last 27 years. He is also survived by his son William “Billy” (JoEllen) Beadle of South New Berlin, Jessica Steward and fiancée Matthew Vakos of Virginia Beach and Chad Steward of South New Berlin,..

Nancy Nutter

Published on: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Nancy L. Nutter, 77, of Oxford, passed away on March 16, 2018. Nancy was born in Norwich, NY. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Mildred Duvall. Nancy is predeceased by her brother Dick Duvall, her sisters Betty Day and Ruth Speh, and her son Scott Nutter. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Paul Nutter, and her sons Mike and Sharon Nutter and Jeff Nutter. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jacob Nutter and girlfriend Shyann Hallenback, Alex Nutter, Chris Nutter and Merlin Nutter, and great grand child Zane Nutter. Nancy ..

William James Irwin

Published on: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
William James Irwin, 90, of Sherburne Four Corners passed away on March 17, 2018, on his 72nd wedding anniversary, surrounded by his loving family at UHS, Norwich, NY. He was born August 1, 1927 in Sherburne, to William and Edith Irwin. His family moved to Norwich where he attended Norwich schools until joining the Merchant Marines and then the U.S. Navy in 1945, serving proudly in W.W.II. Bill was honorably discharged at the end of the war. On March 17, 1946 he married his sweetheart, Betty Mathers, who survives. They resided in Norwich and ..

Jonathan L. Carpenter

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Jonathan Lee Carpenter, 58, of New Berlin, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, N.Y. following heart failure. Jon was the son of Claude and Harriett (More) Carpenter of Norwich, both who survive. He is survived by lifelong partner Sandy Scott, his daughter Michelle Young, and her children, Felicity, Haley and Heather Young, great grandson Blake Young; his son Jonathan J. Carpenter, and his son, Jonah Carpenter of Ohio. Jonathan was the oldest of five children, who all survive, David Carpente..

Thomas Mann

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Thomas Mann, 54, of Norwich passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Jessie E. Sayles

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Jessie E. Sayles, 100, of McDonough passed away Sunday morning, March 18, 2018, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services for Jessie will be held this spring at a time to be announced. A complete obituary for Jessie will be published in a future edition of the Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Betty Combes

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Betty Combes, 76, of Norwich passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Arrangements for Betty are pending and will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

William James Irwin

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
William James Irwin, 90, of Sherburne Four Corners passed away on March 17, 2018, on his 72nd wedding anniversary, surrounded by his loving family at UHS, Norwich, NY. He was born August 1, 1927 in Sherburne, to William and Edith Irwin. His family moved to Norwich where he attended Norwich schools until joining the Merchant Marines and then the U.S. Navy in 1945, serving proudly in W.W.II. Bill was honorably discharged at the end of the war. On March 17, 1946 he married his sweetheart, Betty Mathers, who survives. They resided in Norwich and ..

Loren A. Wildenstein

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Loren A. Wildenstein, 79, of New Berlin, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 in the Valley View Nursing Home. Loren was born in Honesdale, PA on August 10, 1938 the son of Ralph and Flora (Freer) Wildenstein. At the early age of three he with his family to the Mt. Upton area where he attended the local school. A veteran of the United States Army he served his country until his honorable discharge in August of 1962. Loren, along with his father Ralph, owned and operated R&L Log Homes in Guilford from 1970 – 1992. He then went to Tennessee w..

Charles E. Henry

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Charles Eugene Henry, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 14th at his home on St. Helena Island. Charles was born November 19, 1926 in Norwich, NY to the late Edwin Washington and Margaret Herr Henry. He was a 1944 graduate of Norwich High School. He is predeceased by his parents, his older brother and sister, Herbert Henry and Viola Miller, and his younger sister, Maxine (Mickie) Garland. His wife of 65 years, Nettie Dubois Kinard Henry recently died in August of 2017. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Merrile Kinard of Charleston. Cha..

Frances H. Winton

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Frances H. Winton, 83, of Classic St., passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the UHS/Chenango Memorial Residential Healthcare Facility in Norwich. She was born November 29, 1934 in Sherburne, a daughter of Floyd D. and Elsie M. Camp Larcom. She received her early education in Sherburne schools and later in life she proudly received her G.E.D. On September 10, 1950, Fran married Benny E. Winton in Sherburne. He predeceased her on February 1, 1998. Fran had worked at Simmonds Precision (B.F. Goodrich) in Norwich for 22 years, 8 months and 16 d..

Gary Beadle

Published on: Monday, March 19, 2018
Gary Beadle, 71, of South New Berlin, well known area business man and musician, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Gary was born in Norwich on March 11, 1947, the son of William and Evelyn (Mathews) Beadle. Gary is survived by the love of his life, Merrie Cummings, with whom he spent the last 27 years. He is also survived by his son William “Billy” (JoEllen) Beadle of South New Berlin, Jessica Steward and fiancée Matthew Vakos of Virginia Beach and Chad Steward of South New Berlin,..

Ronald E. Wilcox

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
Ronald E. Willcox, 78, formerly of “Out A Way” Farm on Whaupaunaucau Road, Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY. Ronald was born in Norwich on April 13, 1939 the eldest child of Edmund K. and Edith Lorraine (Townsend) Willcox. He was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Ronnie is survived by his sister, Judy Dean of North Norwich, his nieces, Lisa Doughty (William), Lynn Fink (Bruce), Lorinda Dean, all of North Norwich, and Liane Dean-Robertson (Sarah) of Louisville, ..

Jeanne M. Bradley

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
Jeanne M. Bradley, 88, of Oxford passed away on March 14, 2018. Jeanne was born in Richmond Hill, NY on December 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Herbert and Mildred Ackley. She married her husband Willard Bradley Sr., on January 27, 1951 who pre-deceased her on August 14, 1998. Jeanne is survived by her son, Willard Jr. (Joan) Bradley and her daughters, Cathy (Steve) VonBehren, Marge McDermott, and Elaine (Jerry) Smith. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jason (Heather) Bradley, Chad Bradley (Kirstin), Cara Bradley (Corey), Jeremy F..

John D. Davis

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
John D. Davis, 89, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his home. Born in Greene, NY, on August 17, 1928, John was a son of the late Claude Davis and Marie Harrington Davis Saulsbury. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. A self-employed carpenter for several years, he helped design and build three additions at the church, including the addition which now houses the baptismal. He was also a part of the gymnasium construction at the..

Lillian Vancise

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
Lillian VanCise,89 of Greene, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 after a short period of declining health at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. at Root Funeral Home 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Gary Beadle

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
Gary Beadle, 71, of South New Berlin and Norwich well known area business man and musician passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2018 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. A funeral service for Gary will be held on Friday, March 23, at 11 am from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 pm. A complete obituary for Gary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. ..

Jonathan L. Carpenter

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
Jonathan L. Carpenter, 58, of New Berlin, passed away after a brief illness at UHS Wilson Medical ​Center, in Johnson City, and just two days prior to his 59th birthday. Funeral services have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

Troy Daniel Wilson

Published on: Friday, March 16, 2018
Troy Daniel Wilson, 61, of Hamilton, NY passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 following a long illness. He was born in Hamilton, NY on May 9, 1956, a son of Eugene and Dorothy Kimball Wilson. Troy was a truck driver for many years and loved being on the road. He is survived by his wife, Janice, his children and four siblings. In keeping with his wishes, there are no services or calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Hamilton, NY. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www..

Richard R. Fuller

Published on: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Richard R. Fuller, 73, of Mt. Upton passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, with his beloved family by his side. Dick was born in Catskill, NY on July 29, 1944 the third son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Timm) Fuller. Dick moved to Mt. Upton in his early teens where he married his wife Charlotte Smith in September of 1962. Together they built a loving family and home where he enjoyed mowing his lawn and cooking out with his family and friends. Dick was employed at Victory Markets for 33 years as a truck driver and served as union steward with t..

Gary Beadle

Published on: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Gary Beadle, 71, of South New Berlin and Norwich well known area businessman and musician passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2018 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Gary are pending and will be announced when available. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...

Jack E. Lovette

Published on: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Jack E. LoVette, 85, of Norwich passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home. Jack was born on January 14, 1933 in the Town of Orange, NY the son of Malcom and Dorothy LoVette. He attended the Dundee schools and on August 10, 1957 in Preston he married Sylvia Franklin who passed away September 27, 2006. Over the years Jack had been employed by I.L. Richer, drove an 18 wheeler and was a 30 year employee of GLA and its successor’s. While employed by GLA he worked as a Graphics Technician. Following his retirement at the age of 59, Jack f..

Jack Lovette

Published on: Monday, March 12, 2018
A Memorial Service for Jack LoVette who passed away February 5, 2018, will be held on, PLEASE NOTE DAY AND TIME CHANGE, Friday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Matt Frayer, Pastor of the Bible Baptist Church of Norwich will officiate. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 10-11am. A complete obituary for Jack will appear in the Wednesday edition of the Evening Sun...

Bryant Swingle

Published on: Monday, March 12, 2018
Heaven received a beautiful pair of wings. Bryant Swingle passed away on March 4, 2018. He was born on August 8, 1990. Son of Randy Swingle and Gail (Karl) Frye. Bryant loved his family deeply. He was always tinkering with motor vehicles, loved to ride four wheelers, dirt bikes, and motorcycles. He enjoyed the outdoors and never stopped cracking jokes. He survived by both parents. Siblings: Leigha (Peter) Adams, Katey Frye, Lindsey Frye, Sawyer Swingle and Aubree Swingle. His nephew and nieces: Treyton, Lilea, and Penelope Adams. He also had ..

Grace M. Vredenburgh

Published on: Monday, March 12, 2018
Grace M. Vredenburgh, 98, formerly of Chenango Forks and more recently of Greene, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Greene at the home of her daughter with her children by her side. Surviving Grace are her five children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren and their spouses, and 23 great-grandchildren. Services for Grace will be held in the spring in her hometown of Margaretville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

Melody Rose Case

Published on: Monday, March 12, 2018
Melody Rose Case passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2018. She came into our world on February 20, 2018. Surviving Melody are her devoted and loving parents, Emma Ives and Kyle Case, her grandparents Terry and Julie Ives and Bridgette Monday and her Great Aunt Catherine Davis Lanfair and her Great Uncle Brian Lanfair and many other loving family members. “Mommy and Daddy love you, and they know that you are flying high with the angels, and that the angels are going to keep you safe, until they can hold you in their arms again.” Funeral ..

Jack Lovette

Published on: Friday, March 9, 2018
A Memorial Service for Jack LoVette who passed away February 5, 2018, will be held on Wednesday, March 14, at 1:00 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Matt Frayer, Pastor of the Bible Baptist Church of Norwich will officiate. Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12-1pm. A complete obituary for Jack will appear in the Monday edition of the Evening Sun...

Katrina L. Biviano

Published on: Thursday, March 8, 2018
Katrina L. Biviano, 41, of Norwich passed away on Friday March 2 with her family by her side. Katrina is survived by her daughter, Olivia Adams; her son Damien Biviano; her mother, Betty A. Clemens; her grandmother, Barbara Brewster Tefft; her step grandfather, Marcene Tefft; her brothers, David Clemens, and Jesse and Loren Clemens; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as her faithful canine companion, Buddy. A memorial service for Katrina will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 11, at CV Free Methodist Church, 4299 Stat..

Katrina L. Biviano

Published on: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Katrina L. Biviano, 41, of Norwich passed away on Friday March 2 with her family by her side. Katrina is survived by her daughter, Olivia Adams; her son Damien Biviano; her mother, Betty A. Clemens; her grandmother, Barbara Brewster Tefft; her step grandfather, Marcene Tefft; her brothers, David Clemens, and Jesse and Loren Clemens; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as her faithful canine companion, Buddy. A memorial service for Katrina will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 11, at CV Free Methodist Church, 4299 Stat..

Anthony V. Tascarella, Jr.

Published on: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Anthony V. Tascarella, Jr., 77, of Sherburne, and formerly of Island Park, NY, died on Friday, March 2, 2018. Anthony married Kathleen Livich, who survives. He is also survived by his children Anthony and his wife, Christine, and Beth and her husband, John Lizzio, and grandson, Vincent Lizzio. Committal prayers and interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, NY...

Robert Merle Curtis

Published on: Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Robert Merle Curtis, age 84, passed away peacefully with each of his daughters at his side, holding on tight to his hands, Thursday February 15th, 2018 after a lengthy battle with various health issues.  Born in Guilford, NY, he eventually relocated to Greene, NY where he lived until the very end.  Robert retired from The Page Seed Company in 2015, after 23 years of service to the company.  But the profession that he loved the most was being a farmer.  He spent 29 out of 43 years of farming at the Charles Young Round Barn Farm in Greene, ..

Judith Rose Handy Derr

Published on: Monday, March 5, 2018
Judith Rose Handy Derr lived a full and rich 71 years. She raised five boys, provided years of joy to dozens of grandchildren, participated in a variety of community organizations and activities, and welcomed many, many friends into her life and home. Judy was born on 25 December 1946 (a Christmas Baby!) in Norwich New York. Growing up in Norwich, she spent a lot of time with her father, a sound man, either on projects with him in his workshop, or traveling the fair circuit in the summer. She also enjoyed time in the kitchen with her mother, l..

Josephine A. Tesoriere

Published on: Monday, March 5, 2018
Josephine A. Tesoriere, 90, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility. Born on May 6, 1927, in Norwich, Josephine was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Paino) Tesoriere. She graduated with the Norwich High School class of 1945, then began working at F.W. Woolworth’s department store until the store was closed. She later began work at McLaughlin’s department store until she retired. Josephine was an active member and communicant of St. ..

James Richard Mclean Sr.

Published on: Friday, March 2, 2018
James Richard McLean Sr., 63, of Norwich, NY, passed on February 28, 2018, following a spirited fight against cancer. Quick to lend a helping hand, his generosity was only surpassed by his wood working skills. The third son to Mary and George McLean (deceased), he leaves behind wife Nancy (Koulermos) of 45 years, son James Jr. and daughters Kerry and Kristina, son-in-law Steven, as well as three grandchildren who will miss their Pop Pop. He also leaves behind sister Sue and brothers George, Charles, David, Tony and Patrick. Some will rememb..

Priscilla A. Robb

Published on: Friday, March 2, 2018
Priscilla A. “Pam” Robb, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born on May 24, 1938, in Oneonta, Pam was the daughter of Donald R. and Helen (Enggaard) Robb. Pam is survived by her beloved sister, Cynthia Casanova, of Crystal Lake, IL; niece Elizabeth (Stephen) Casanova, of Crystal Lake, IL; and nephew John (Katie) Casanova, of Frisco, TX. She is also survived by cousins Philip (Jane) Clement, of Norwich, Dale (Laura) Kirchbaum, of Greene, Douglas Kirchbaum, of Gre..

Jean Williams

Published on: Friday, March 2, 2018
Jean Williams, 99, of Greene, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. Services are under direction of Root Funeral Home 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Robin F. Diaz

Published on: Friday, March 2, 2018
Robin F. Diaz, 64, of Greene, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. Services are under direction of Root Funeral Home 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Josephine A. Tesoriere

Published on: Friday, March 2, 2018
Josephine A. Tesoriere, 90, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit: www.wilsonfh.com...

Helen Pinney Mummery

Published on: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Helen Pinney Mummery, 97, of Norwich and Smyrna, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Norwich Rehabilitation Center of Chenango Memorial Hospital. Helen was born on February 17, 1920 in Greene the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Forrest) Schat. She grew up in Greene where she worked on the family farm and attended the local school. Following high school she furthered her education by attending beauty school in Binghamton earning her beauticians license. On September 26, 1942 she married Carlton Pinney and soon thereafter moved to ..