Blake Ryan
Published on: Monday, April 30, 2007
SHERBURNE – Jonathan and Amy Ryan of Gould Dr., mourn the loss of their infant son, Blake David Ryan on Friday, April 27, 2007 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
Surviving besides his parents are his maternal grandparents, David and Cinda Turner of Sherburne; paternal grandfather, David Ryan of Sherburne; paternal grandmother, Margaret Sanders of Oneida; maternal great-grandmothers, Anna Turner and Virginia Anderson, both of Norwich; paternal great-grandmother, Betty Seibert of Sherburne; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass o..
Edward Green
Published on: Monday, April 30, 2007
NEW BERLIN – There will be a memorial service for Edward T. Green at 11 a.m. May 12 in Bethel Grove Bible Church, Rt. 79, Ithaca. Dr. Green was a supervising principal at the New Berlin Central School from 1954-1958. He was also involved in the Rotary Club, Community Chorus, and American Legion. He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 62 years, three daughters, four grandchildren, and a brother...
Viola Pearsall
Published on: Friday, April 27, 2007
NORWICH – Viola G. Pearsall, 81, former resident of Peacock Manor Apartments and Preston Manor, passed away Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility of Norwich.
Viola was born May 15, 1925 in Sangerfield the daughter of Walter and Sarah Meade Irwin. She grew up in the Stamford area where she attended their local schools. Over the years Viola had worked in Oneonta as a waitress in many of the area’s restaurants. In 1973 she came to the Norwich - Oxford area and in 1977 became a resident of Peacock Manor Apts. whe..
Charlotte Heotis
Published on: Friday, April 27, 2007
NORWICH – Charlotte Heotis, 85, formerly of Sharman Drive, Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, April 26, 2007 in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Charlotte will be held at noon on Monday, April 30, from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Connolly will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of T..
Robert Congdon
Published on: Thursday, April 26, 2007
NORWICH – Robert Dickinson Congdon, who was born Oct. 29, 1921, died April 23, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with Parkinson’s and other complications.
He had been able to remain in his own home with constant care from wife, Elsie, for which they were both proud and thankful. He is now at peace.
Robert is survived by his wife Elsie Potter Congdon; sons, Robert and Sharon Congdon, Vestal and John and Jean Congdon, Chenango Bridge, inlaws; Robert and Winifred Lobdell, Catherine Leach, Doris Potter, George Potter, Emmerich Bares, sever..
Marcell Manning
Published on: Thursday, April 26, 2007
BAINBRIDGE – Marcell Manning, 73, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday morning, April 25, 2007, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City following a brief illness.
Born April 26, 1933, in Fredonia, Kentucky, Marcell was the daughter of Sam and Maryon (Catilla) Holloman. She grew up in the Princeton, Ky. area where she attended and graduated from the Butler High School and had attended Murray State University in Murray, Ky. Moving to Norwich as a young woman, Marcell worked as a hostess and waitress in various area hospitality es..
Roberta Warner
Published on: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
EARLVILLE – Roberta Warner, 59, of Otsego Manor, Cooperstown formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
She was born April 13, 1948 in Pulaski, a daughter of Robert and Viola Gardner Coon and received her education in Pulaski and Earlville Schools.
Roberta was of the Methodist Faith. She was employed by Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton until her illness. She was active in the Boy Scouts and was an avid bowler.
Surviving are her mother Viola; her children, Roberta Thornton, Roseann..
Mary shapiro
Published on: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
NORWICH – Mary Shapiro, 94, former resident of 36 Waite St., Norwich, in the 1960s and 1970s, died Friday, April 13, 2007 in Worcester, Mass.
She was the wife of the late Rabbi Edward Shapiro of the Norwich Jewish Center. Rabbi Shapiro’s vision and dedication were tantamount to the eventual creation of a Morrisville College Extension in Norwich. His death occurred in 1971. Mrs. Shapiro leaves a son, Alan; a daughter, Claire Zundell-Cameron, former Norwich High School Theatre Director, Norwich Youth Activities Director and freelanc..
Lewis Cruz
Published on: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
NORWICH – Lewis (Pardo) Cruz, born Oct. 18, 1966, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior on April 17, 2007 in California where he had been residing for several years.
Surviving are his mother, Blanche Pardo; his sister, Crystal Davis; brother Brandon Cruz and other family members.
A memorial service for Lewis will be announced at a later date...
Billy Joe Wilbur
Published on: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
NORWICH – Billy Joe “B. J.” Wilbur, 33, of Beebe Avenue, and life-long Norwich resident, passed away Saturday morning, April 21, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.
Born in Norwich on Dec. 26, 1973, B.J. attended the Norwich schools. Following his school years, he worked briefly at the Fins and Feathers Pet Store in Norwich, McGraw Box in McGraw, and the Country Store in Norwich, before finding out that his true passion was in computer repair. B.J. had his own business, “That Bytez Computer,” in the Eat..
Marcell Manning
Published on: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
BAINBRIDGE – Marcell Manning, 73, of Bainbridge, passed away this morning, April 25, 2007 in the Wilson Memorial Hospital of Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements for Marcell are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Ella Pearsall
Published on: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
“I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.”
NORWICH – Ella E. Pearsall, a 20-year resident of the Chenango Valley Home, Norwich, passed away early Friday morning, April 20, 2007. She turned 104 years old last December.
Born at home in th..
Elaine Breed
Published on: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NORWICH – Elaine S. Breed, 83, of the Golden Age Apartments, and formerly of Pleasant Street, Norwich, passed away Friday morning, April 20, 2007 in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
The daughter of Ivan Emmett and Mary (Tuttle) Risedorph, Elaine was born in So. Edmeston on Nov. 29, 1923. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in South Edmeston, and, at a very young age, worked beside her dad and brother in the Borden’s Cheese Factory there. As a young person, she loved to write poetry. Elaine moved to the Binghamton area to pursue her d..
Billy Joe Wilbur
Published on: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NORWICH – Billy Joe “B. J.” Wilbur, 33, of Beebe Ave., and life-long Norwich resident, passed away Saturday morning, April 21, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.
Funeral services for B.J. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Bovee, pastor of the 1st Baptist Church of Mt. Upton, will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the South Side Cemetery of Plymouth. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from noon until the service at 2 ..
Veronica Dietrich Ulrichs
Published on: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NORWICH – Veronica C. Hogan Dietrich Ulrichs passed away peacefully at home with her family on Monday, April 16, 2007.
She was born May 10, 1931 near Limerick, Ireland. Her parents were Mary and Christopher Hogan, who both predeceased her. Her siblings were brother Liam Hogan (deceased) and his wife Kitty of England; sister Eileen Hogan King and her husband George (deceased) also of England, and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by twins who passed away as infants. She danced and sang as a soloist in cathedrals across Ire..
Francis Dolan
Published on: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NORWICH – Francis J. ‘Frank’ Dolan, 90 of Orlando Fla., and formerly of Norwich, passed away peacefully at the home of his niece in Ithaca, on Saturday, April 21, 2007.
Born in Norwich on June 18, 1916, Frank was the son of John and Mary Farrell Dolan. After graduation from Norwich High School, Frank served in the Signal Corp in the US Army in the South Pacific during World War II.
After his military service he moved to Orlando, Fla., where he sold appliances for Sears Roebuck and other retail outlets for 40+ years. He retired at age ..
Francis Dolan
Published on: Monday, April 23, 2007
NORWICH – Francis J. ‘Frank’ Dolan, 90 of Orlando, Fla., and formerly of Norwich, passed away peacefully at the home of his niece, Mary Pat Dolan in Ithaca on Saturday, April 21, 2007.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home.
A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday’s Evening Sun...
Doris Roeser
Published on: Monday, April 23, 2007
NORWICH – Doris P. Roeser, 86, of Norwich passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, with her family at her side.
Born in Norwich Feb. 10, 1921, Doris was the daughter of Garfield and Mary (Bath) Prindle. She graduated from Norwich High School with the class of 1938. After graduation she worked at several jobs, working at the Hamilton House as bookkeeper from 1958 until her retirement in 1987.
On June 18, 1949 Doris married Konrad ‘Wally’ Roeser in Norwich. He died in 1990. She is survived ..
Dr. Clayton Steward
Published on: Monday, April 23, 2007
SHERBURNE – Memorial services have been set for Dr. Clayton M. Steward, 95, State District Health Officer in Saranac Lake, from 1948 to 1972, passed away at his home on Feb. 15, 2007 on Kiwassa Lake Road where he and his wife had made their residence for many years.
Dr. Steward was born in Norwich on July 25, 1911, the son of Milton and Mertie (Frink) Steward.
He attended Norwich Schools and graduated from Bucknell University in 1935. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 1939 from Syracuse University. After a two-year internship at Fordham..
Robert Edmunds Sr.
Published on: Monday, April 23, 2007
NORWICH – Robert Tarr Edmunds, 86 of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Mr. Edmunds was born in Ithaca, New York on March 6, 1921 to Catherine Tarr Edmunds and Robert Curliss Edmunds.
Mr. Edmunds attended New Hartford High School, and Cornell University, graduating with a five year degree of Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. During World War II he served in Army Ordinance attaining the rank of Captain.
On Aug. 6, 1944, Mr. Edmunds married Maureen Pierrepont White in..
Martin Mellon
Published on: Monday, April 23, 2007
NORWICH – Martin Mellon, 79, of Norwich and formerly the owner/operator of a dairy farm on the Hoag-Childs Road in Plymouth, passed away Thursday morning, April 19, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Charlotte, N.C., on May 12, 1927, Martin was one of the six sons of Clarence and Omey (Bowen) Mellon. He attended school in Charlotte, then entered the U.S. Air Force, serving his country until his honorary discharge. It was while Martin was stationed at Stewart Air Force Base in Newburgh that he met his future wife, Blanche Rose. ..
Elaine Breed
Published on: Monday, April 23, 2007
NORWICH – Elaine S. Breed, 83, of the Golden Age Apts., and formerly of Pleasant St., Norwich, passed away Friday morning, April 20, 2007 in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Funeral services for Elaine will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday from the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service at 1.
Elaine’s family has requested that memorial contri..
Clara Mclagan
Published on: Friday, April 20, 2007
NORWICH – Clara S. McLagan, 97, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday morning, April 18, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Bridgeport, Conn., on July 24, 1909, Clara was the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Corris) Smith. Growing up in Bridgeport, she graduated from the local schools and furthered her education by attending the Butler Business School for secretarial and bookkeeping courses. On Nov. 17, 1930, Clara married Kasson G. McLagan, and from that point on they made their home on the farm near Norwich and raised their family. ..
Martin Mellon
Published on: Friday, April 20, 2007
NORWICH – Martin Mellon, 79, of Norwich and formerly the owner/operator of a dairy farm on the Hoag-Childs Road in Plymouth, passed away Thursday morning, April 19, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Martin will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford of Norwich will officiate. A graveside service will be held in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Newburgh at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
A complete obituary will be printed in Monday's edition of The Evening Sun...
Clara Mclagan
Published on: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
NORWICH – Clara S. McLagan, 97, of Norwich, passed away this morning, Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Clara are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich...
Marilyn Mowry
Published on: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
OXFORD – Mariyln A. Mowry died of ovarian cancer on May 10, 2005, at The Inn, St. Peters Hospice in Albany. Having donated her body to the Anatomical Gift Society, her remains have recently been returned to Oxford, the town where she was raised.
Born in Norwich, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Mowry. She was a graduate of Oxford Academy and Central School and earned a bachelor of arts and masters of library science at SUNY Albany. She was a school librarian at Lansingburgh High School from 1960 to 1962, Lisha Kill, Sand Cre..
Betty Morris
Published on: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
NORWICH – Betty D. Morris, age 86, of Dundee, died Sunday April 15, 2007 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, in Elmira.
Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to the Dundee Library 32 Water St. Dundee, NY 14837.
Betty was born Sept. 20, 1920 in Van Etten, the daughter of the late Harold and Della Rogers Denmark. She graduated from Van Etten High School in 1936, and from Alb..
Richard Mattice Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
NORWICH – Richard E. ‘Purple Ace’ Mattice Sr., 75 of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2007 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Born Aug. 17, 1931 in Norwich, Richard was the son of Harold and Cecil (Dyle) Mattice. He graduated from Norwich High School, where he acquired the nickname ‘Purple Ace’ on the tennis courts. He earned an Associates Degree from Oneonta State Teacher’s College, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On returning to Norwich, Richard worked for many years ..
Gifford Smith
Published on: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
NORWICH – Gifford M. Smith, 85, of Phoenix, Ariz. passed away peacefully on March 28, 2007.
He is survived by his children: Gifford Smith, Jr. of West Lake Village, Calif., Deborah Black of Arizona, Catherine Wagganer of Hubert, N.C., his grand children Kimberly Black & Christopher Black, his great-grandson Ethan Black, and his step grandchildren Eddie Shelton, Kerri Shelton & Matthew Simon. He is predeceased by his loving wife Patricia Card Smith, and his cousins Robert Gifford and Richard Gifford.
Giff was born in Norwich on Nov. 14, 19..
Kellie Woodruff
Published on: Monday, April 16, 2007
NORWICH – Kellie Marie Woodruff, infant daughter of Margaret Darragh and Coy Woodruff, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Besides her parents, Kellie is survived by her maternal grandparents Dara and Kenneth Rooney of Norwich, her paternal grandparents Mark and Robin Woodruff of Greene; her aunts and uncles, Neil Darragh, Kevin and Brian Rooney all of Norwich and Jennifer and Samantha Woodruff of Greene.
Graveside services for Kellie will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 11, from St. Paul’s Cemetery...
Duke Crandall
Published on: Friday, April 13, 2007
NORWICH – Funeral services for Duward H. “Duke” Crandall were held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Broad Street United Methodist Church. Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor, officiated. Duke’s sons, Bill and Geoffrey offered remembrances and scripture readings. Charles Howe was the organist for the service.
Burial followed in Mt. Hope Cemetery with Rev. Hale offering the committal prayers.
The arrangements were under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...
Marie Petersen
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
MARIE PETERSEN
OXFORD – Marie Helen Petersen, of 15 Cook Street, Freeville, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at University Hospital in Syracuse after a short illness.
Marie was born Jan. 5, 1915 in New York City to George and Anna Bundstein Kratzer. She was married to Joseph Petersen on Feb. 20, 1937. They were married for 56 years having lived in New York City for several years, then moving to Freeville where they ran a dairy farm for 40 years. Marie also retired as a CNA from Lakeside Nursing Home. She was a life member of the American Legi..
Horace Root
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
WEST EDMESTON – Horace Root, 93, passed away Monday April 9, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was born Nov.r 25, 1913 in Manlius, the son of the late Jay and Lillian (Fitch) Root. Horace attended school in Manlius and was the first graduating class at Morrisville’s Auto Mechanic program in 1936. He worked as a mechanic in Bridgewater, Hamilton and Waterville before coming to West Edmeston as an auto mechanic for I.T. & C.A. Welch & Sons in 1941. A position he held for 50 years.
Horace was a Charter Member of the West Edmes..
Lillian Bouvier
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
OXFORD – Lillian June Bouvier of Oxford passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at her home.
She was born June 25, 1919, daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Kiff) Besley in Pennsylvania. Lillian married Arthur J. Bouvier on March 8, 1941 in Sidney. He predeceased her on Jan. 30, 2002. She was employed as a clerk for Bendix in Sidney until she retired in 1976. Lillian loved animals and was past president of the Delaware Valley Humane Society as well as a past member the Sidney Golf and Country Club and Sidney Elks Lodge, She was an avid golfer ..
Margaret Manwarren
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Margaret A. Brazee Manwarren, 85, a 40-year resident of South Plymouth, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 10, 2007 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich.
The daughter of George and Myra (Sisson) Brazee, Margaret was born in Plymouth on Oct. 11, 1921. Growing up in Plymouth, she attended school in Kirk and New Berlin. Margaret had worked for a time for Berglas Manufacturing in Norwich, and for Lily White in Sherburne, before being hired by Norwich Shoe Company where she worked for over 20 years. She was a very f..
Matilda Carrano
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
NORWICH – Matilda ‘Tillie” Carrano, 92, of Peacock Park Apts., Norwich, passed away Tuesday evening, April 10, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Tillie was born Feb. 19, 1915 in New York City the daughter of Oreste and Maria Guarino Lodi. She grew up in Queens where she attended Public School #92 and at the early age of 14 left school to begin her working career. On Sept. 11, 1937 in Queens, she married Frank Carrano who passed away April 24, 1973. In 1946 Tillie and her husband moved to Cairo, N.Y. where they owned and operated a ..
John Murray
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
NORWICH – John L. Murray, 77, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, April 10, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 3, 1929 in Ohio, NY, John was the son of John L. and Alta Monroe Murray. On Sept. 4, 1954 he married Ester Murray who passed away Nov. 12, 2002.
At John’s request there will be no calling hours or formal funeral services. Interment will be in the Union cemetery of McDonough.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Elizabeth Musgrave
Published on: Thursday, April 12, 2007
NORWICH – Elizabeth “Betty” Catherine Musgrave, 84, formerly of Oxford, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home where she had made her home for the past several years.
Betty was born March 11,1923 in New Rochelle, the daughter of Walter and Ethel King Musgrave. She grew up in New Rochelle where she attended the local schools. Following her education she gained employment with the William H. Rudge Publishing Co. in Pelham, where she worked as a copywriter. In 1972 Betty moved to the Mt. Upton area and in..
David Lee
Published on: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
NORWICH – David E. ‘Fuzzy’ Lee, 80, of Henry Street passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2007 in Miramar, Fla.
Born May 27, 1926 in Norwich, Fuzzy was the son of John C. and Mae Agnes (Flemming) Lee. Following graduation from Norwich High School, he attended the University of Miami and the University of Scranton. In 1962, Fuzzy graduated from the Postal Service Management Institute at Ithaca College. He served as the Postmaster in Norwich until his retirement in 1986. He was a member and past-president of the Broome-Chenango Pos..
Margaret A. Brazee Manwarren
Published on: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Margaret A. Brazee Manwarren, 85, a 40-year resident of South Plymouth, passed away Tuesday afternoon (April 10, 2007) in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich.
Funeral services for Margaret will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be in the South Plymouth Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday April 13, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Margaret’s family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to the Plymouth Fire Depart..
Rosella M. Benington
Published on: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
NORWICH – Rosella M. Benington, of Woods Comers, Norwich, passed away Easter Sunday (April 8, 2007) in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Edmeston on February 4, 1913, Rosella was the daughter of Merle M. and Edith M. (Perkins) Phillips. In her earlier years, she attended the Edmeston School and graduated from Norwich High School in 1932. She was also a graduate of the Oneonta State Normal School in 1935, the Oneonta State Teacher’s College in 1949, and the Oneonta State University College in 1959. Rosella began her teaching career in..
Johnny Hart
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
NINEVEH – Johnny Hart, Creator of the comic strip, “B.C.” and “The Wizard of Id,” passed away unexpectedly at his drawing board on Saturday afternoon April 7, 2006 in Nineveh, NY.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bobby Hart; two daughters, Patti & Perri; two grandsons; a brother; a sister; two nephews; lifelong friends; godchild and his beloved Church Family along with many, many other family, friends and fans.
Funeral services will be held at the Nineveh Presbyterian Church, 2997 state Route 7 on Friday, April 13 at 11 a.m...
Samuel Mrosz
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
MCDONOUGH – Samuel Mrosz, 96, of McDonough passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was born on December 23, 1910 in the state of Washington, the son of the late John and Felixia Mrosz. On December 28, 1941 he married Ruth Aldrich, who survives.
Besides his wife of 65 years, Ruth; he is survived by his sister, Jennie Albro of Utica; his sisters in law and brothers in law, Irma Davis of Oregon, Rena and Andy Gracin, Olive Sturges, and Eleanor and Albert Mirabito all of Norwich, Harry and June Al..
Vivian Vanduser
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
OXFORD - Vivian Harvey Jones VanDuser, 87, of Lake Como Road, Lake Como, NY, passed away April 6, 2007 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1919 in Oxford, the daughter of the late Harry & Beatrice Moore Harvey.
Vivian resided with her late husband Sherman at Lake Como for the past 25 years. She was employed by Smith Corona for many years retiring in the early 1980’s. In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping and boating with her family. In her later years, she enjoyed TV game shows, playing computer solitaire,..
Duward Crandall
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
NORWICH – Duward H. “Duke” Crandall, 76, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2007 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Born September 20, 1930 in New Berlin, Duke was the son of William G. and Alice R. (King) Crandall. He graduated from New Berlin High School in 1948 and then from the Central City Business Institute, Syracuse in 1950. Duke held several jobs locally before joining NBT in 1966. During his banking career, Duke attended and graduated from Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. He retired..
Gilbert Pedersen
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
NORWICH – Gilbert Pedersen, Sr., 92, of Norwich, NY, formally of Holbrook, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, April 6, 2007 surrounded by his family.
He was born February 8, 1915 in Brooklyn to Ragna and George Pedersen of Norway. In September of 1941 he married Helen (Diettrich), who survives. He is also survived by his children Gilbert Jr. and Michele Pedersen of Norwich, Arlene Scionti of Patchogue and Diane and Denny Schlafer of Norwich; grandchildren Daniel and Elizabeth Pedersen, Darren and Patricia Pedersen, Deni..
Thomas “tom” Schuster
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Thomas C. “Tom” Schuster, 49, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Easter Sunday afternoon (April 8, 2007) at his home.
Tom was born in Norwich on January 1, 1958, the son of Charles K. and Irene (Coffey) Schuster. Growing up in Norwich, he graduated from Norwich High School, then worked for Norwich Shoe Company for a time before becoming employed by Victory Markets. During his 16 years with Victory, he acted as Production Supervisor for its Tracy Baking Company division and, during that time, attended the American In..
David Jennings
Published on: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
NORWICH – David L. Jennings, 64, of Norwich, went to the Lord after an extended illness Easter Sunday morning, (April 8, 2007).
The son of Walter and Ruth (Martin) Jennings, David was born in Canastota on February 23, 1943. He grew up in Oneida, where he was a graduate of the local high school, and served his country in the U. S. Air Force with two tours in Vietnam. David had made his home in Norwich for the last 36 to 37 years, where he was active in the Norwich Fire Department and Norwich Emergency Squad, and acted as a dispatcher for both..
Duward Crandall
Published on: Monday, April 9, 2007
NORWICH – Duward H. “Duke” Crandall, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2007 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Funeral arrangements for Duke are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
David Lee
Published on: Monday, April 9, 2007
NORWICH – David E. "Fuzzy" Lee, 80, former Postmaster in Norwich, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007 in Miramar, Florida.
Funeral arrangements for Fuzzy are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
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Laureen L. Meyer
Published on: Monday, April 9, 2007
PRESTON – Laureen L. Meyer, 73, of Preston, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, at her home.
Born in Pharsalia on October 17, 1933, Laureen was the daughter of Clinton and Bertha (Phetteplace) Button. She was a life-long resident of Chenango County, residing in several different townships and attending the local schools, and had pursued and obtained her GED degree. On May 20, 1951, in Norwich, Laureen married Albert Meyer. They had made their home in Preston since 1952 where, for many years, they owned and operated a farm. Laureen was a fam..
Thomas Schuster
Published on: Monday, April 9, 2007
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Thomas Schuster, 49, of South Plymouth, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2007 at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral arrangements for Tom are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
David L. Jennings
Published on: Monday, April 9, 2007
NORWICH – David L. Jennings, 64, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, April 8, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services for Dave will be held on Thursday morning, April 12, 2007 at 10 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m..
A complete obituary for Dave will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Rosella M. Benington
Published on: Monday, April 9, 2007
NORWICH – Rosella M. Benington, 94, formerly of Woods Corners, Norwich,
passed away Sunday evening, April 8, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Rosella are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Maxion R. “max” Clark
Published on: Thursday, April 5, 2007
EARLVILLE – Maxion R. “Max” Clark, 72, of Abbott Ave., passed away Monday, April 2, 2007 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY.
Born January 13, 1935 in Norwich, he was a son of Ralph M. and Olga J. Chase Clark. He was a graduate of Earlville High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On August 13, 1958, Max was married to Bonnalyn A. Burdick in Melrose, PA.
Mr. Clark worked for the New York State Department of Corrections at Camp Georgetown and Midstate Corrections for 26 years, retiring with the rank ..
Donald M. “grumpy” Parsons
Published on: Wednesday, April 4, 2007
SHERBURNE: Donald M. “Grumpy” Parsons, 83, of Knapp Rd., passed away Monday, April 2, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born May 9, 1923 in Norwich, a son of Miles and Pearl Oliver Parsons and received his education in local schools. He left school and joined the Air Force in 1943 serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. On July 25, 1944, Don was united in marriage to Anna Barley in Sherburne. A lifelong Sherburne resident, Don began his career in trucking at the age o..
Randy Lee Prosser
Published on: Wednesday, April 4, 2007
SHERBURNE – Randy Lee Prosser, 43, of Sherburne, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness on April 2, 2007, surrounded by his wife, family, and friends.
Born July 10, 1963, in New Berlin, Randy grew up in Chenango County. He served his country in the U. S. Army, then returned to the area to make his home. Randy worked as a telecommunications installer for Comforce Telecom in Cortland, and was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. On May 20, 2006, in Norwich, Randy married Serena VanTine. Randy will forever be remembered as being a..
Patricia Benson
Published on: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
NORWICH – Patricia A. Benson (Liparulo), 55, of Hickok Ave, Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2007 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Born in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 18, 1952, she was the daughter of Patricia McAvoy and the late August Liparulo. Patricia was a 1970 graduate of New Berlin High School and lived in Norwich for 30 years.
Patricia is remembered as a woman of great compassion and generosity. Though her body was slowed by the effects of lupus for the last 25 years, she was a loving mother and doting grandmother wh..
Frances Savianeso
Published on: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Frances Savianeso, 82 of South New Berlin, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007 at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Norwich where she had been a resident since July of 2006.
She was born in New York City on Dec. 18, 1924 the daughter of Peter and Josephine (Divicenzo) Caminitti. She married Jero Savianeso on June 3, 1945 in West New York, N.J., a marriage of nearly 62 years. She was a homemaker and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed crocheting and baking. She also enjoyed donating to all kinds of worthwhile charities. In her ..
Hilda Hanson
Published on: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
NORWICH – Hilda L. Hanson, 89, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Sunday morning, April 1, 2007, at her home.
The daughter of Burton C. and Mary (Richardson) Morse, Hilda was born in Norwich on March 17, 1918. She attended school in Norwich, and was employed by the Norwich Pharmacal Company in their packaging department for 29 years, retiring as a member of their Quarter Century Service Club. Hilda was an avid bowler who participated in many state tournaments. The mother of six, raising her children in conjunction with working full-time..
Isabelle Aloi
Published on: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
NORWICH – Isabelle Betty Aloi, 81, of Calvary Drive, Norwich, passed away Saturday evening, March 31, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Center, where she had lived for the last several years.
The daughter of Joseph and Amy (Peck) Aloi, Betty was born in Norwich on Feb. 15, 1926. She attended Oxford High School prior to taking nursing training at Montifiore Hospital in New York City. Following her graduation, Betty returned to Norwich to work for the Chenango Memorial Hospital for many years. She was also employed by the New York State Veterans..
Anne Lawrence
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
SHERBURNE – Anne L. Lawrence, 82, of Lawrence Road, passed away Friday March 30, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born in Sherburne on Sept. 9, 1924 a daughter of the late Peter and Rosanna Doyle Lawrence and graduated from Sherburne High School in 1942. A life long area resident she was employed by the Village of Sherburne, as an assistant clerk and tax collector for over 39 years until her retirement in 2006. Anne was a member of St. Malachy’s Roman Catholic Church, where she served on the parish council and the fina..
William Lapera
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
SHERBURNE – William A. LaPera, 78, of State Highway 80 formerly of Whitesboro, passed away Friday March 30, 2007 at Albany Medical Center.
He was born in New Rochelle on Sept. 2, 1928 a son of the late Anthony and Helena White LaPera and graduated from East Chester High School. On Sept. 8, 1991 in North Norwich he married the former Margaret A. Owen.
“Sweet William” as he was well known, was a highly respected professional musician in his field. He played the guitar, the bass, as well as the steel guitar. He played for many area bands..
Evelyn Carroll
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
OXFORD – Evelyn Balcom Carroll, 90 of Oneida, formerly of Oxford passed away on March 29, 2007 at Oneida Healthcare Center, Oneida.
She was born on March 25, 1917 in Norwich the daughter of the late Ira and Angelia (Joyner) Balcom. On Nov. 28, 1946 in Norwich she married Kenneth L. Carroll, who passed away on April 28, 1986.
Her children, Rennie Carroll of Oneida, Donn Carroll of Ithaca, Lanny Carroll of Cape Cod, and Laurie Carroll of Buffalo; her grandchildren, Evan Balcom Carroll, Adam Carroll, Jeffrey Carroll, and Shawn Carroll;..
Tammy Periard
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
NORWICH – Tammy Lynne Periard, 45, well known and life-long Norwich resident, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 in Norwich.
The daughter of James and Beverly (Fleming) Periard, Tammy was born in Norwich on June 16, 1961. Following her graduation from the Norwich High School in 1979, she took some classes at SUNY Morrisville. During the next years, Tammy honed her many skills and excelled at numerous jobs, working for the Blue Bird Restaurant, Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, Norwich Furniture, McNeil’s Jewelers, and Grove Park. She own..
Grover Manwarren
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
NORWICH – Grover L. Manwarren, 83, life-long Chenango County resident, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Born in McDonough on March 2, 1924, Grover was the son of Lynn and Estella (Sayles) Manwarren, Sr. Following his education in the East Pharsalia and Oxford schools, Grover went to work in the construction field. Over the years, he held several different jobs, but his last employment was as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Plymouth Highway Dept, from which he retired in the early 1990s. G..
Isabelle Aloi
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
NORWICH – Isabelle “Betty” Aloi, 81, of Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 31, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility of Norwich where she has made her home for the past several years.
Funeral services for Betty will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Hilda Hanson
Published on: Monday, April 2, 2007
NORWICH – Hilda Hanson, 89, life long Norwich resident passed away early Sunday morning, April 1, 2007 at her home.
Funeral services for Hilda will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Susan Polizzi, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Norwich, will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...