Harry Winner Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
BRAMANVILLE – Harry B. Winner Sr., 97, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a long illness.
He was born in Andes on Feb. 7, 1912. He was the son of the late Solomon and Ruby Winner. He was educated in the Franklin School District.
Harry was a member of the Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church. He loved football and was an avid New York Jets fan. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Harry retired from CONDEC, Schenectady in 1974 where he was a we..
Marian Burlison
Published on: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
NORWICH – Marian Sharpe Burlison, age 87, passed away in Cresent City, Calif. on March 12, 2009.
Marian was born in Norwich on Feb. 16, 1922, the daughter of Marion and Edwin Wagner Sharpe Jr. Marian graduated from Norwich High School in 1939.
She was a member of the ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Moose Lodge, and Senior Citizens League. Marian was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Marian worked as the assistant to the president of the then Continental Tele..
Martha Small
Published on: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
CINCINNATUS – Martha B. (Maricle) Small, 90, of Cincinnatus, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her home.
Born in Pitcher on May 15, 1918, Mrs. Small was a daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel Loomis Maricle. A lifelong resident, she was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cincinnatus. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as the manager of the Victory Market in Cincinnatus for over 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends and was active with the Willet/Cincinnatus Sr. Center.
She..
Justin Stone
Published on: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Justin O. Stone, 37, of South Plymouth, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2009, at his home.
Born in Norwich in August of 1971, Justin was the son of Frederick and Linda Law Stone Sr. Growing up in the Norwich and South Plymouth area, he attended the Norwich schools. Justin worked for a time in the maintenance departments of the Chenango Memorial Hospital and the Norwich City School System before beginning his own business, Stone Sanitation. He was a fellow who liked to pick on people and pull pranks, loved hunting, ..
Josephine Mirabito
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2009
NORWICH – Josephine Mirabito, 95, of Rowley Avenue, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born March 19, 1914 in Waltham, Mass., Josephine was the daughter of Felix and Giovanna (Ravesi) Scarfarella. She spent her early years in Italy and in 1940 married Joseph Mirabito who died on Jan. 31, 1943. She came to the United States in 1947 and took up residence on Rowley Avenue in Norwich with her uncle, Joseph S. Mirabito. She worked as a sewing machine operator at the former Norwich Knitting Mill.
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Joyce Manwarren
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2009
NORWICH – Joyce Marie Manwarren, 56, of Norwich, passed away late Thursday evening, April 23, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, after struggling for years with an illness.
The daughter of Raymond and Vivian King Howe, Joyce was born in Norwich in March of 1953 and attended school in Oxford. A wonderful homemaker who took pride in her beautiful home, Joyce always enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. She liked playing cards, going to her brother Billy’s, and singing karaoke.
Joyce will be dearly missed by her survivors: Ch..
Justin Stone
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2009
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Justin O. Stone, 37, of South Plymouth, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2009, at his home.
Funeral services for Justin will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be in Deer Pond Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.
A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday’s editi..
Josephine Mirabito
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2009
NORWICH – Josephine Mirabito, 95, of Rowley Avenue, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born March 19, 1914 in Waltham, Mass., Josephine was the daughter of Felix and Giovanna (Ravesi) Scarfarella. She spent her early years in Italy and in 1940 married Joseph Mirabito who died on Jan. 31, 1943. She came to the United States in 1947 and took up residence on Rowley Avenue in Norwich with her uncle, Joseph S. Mirabito. She worked as a sewing machine operator at the former Norwich Knitting Mill.
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Rosalyn Scheuerman
Published on: Monday, April 27, 2009
NORWICH – Rosalyn “Roz” Scheuerman, 70, of 1111 Goode Road, Ballston Spa, passed away in the evening of Saturday April 18 at the Saratoga Hospital.
She was born April 5, 1939 to Mary Eloise (Chase) Henkes and Edward Henkes. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing. She began her career in the emergency room at Chenengo Memorial Hospital and eventually became a supervisor. Later she opened her own dog-grooming shop and became well known in the area for her expertise in the field. She w..
Janice Lindsey
Published on: Friday, April 24, 2009
NORWICH – Janice A. Lindsey, 79, formerly of Guilford and Norwich passed away April 18, 2009 at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford.
She was born on May 12, 1929 in Johnson City, the daughter of the late Harold and Doris (Tupper) Fuller. She was predeceased by her husbands, Kenneth Ackerson, Edwin Hauer and William Lindsey.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Al Lester of Norwich, her grandchildren, Douglas Ackerson of Binghamton, Matthew Ackerson of Norwich and Luca Codington of Unadilla; her sister and bro..
Barbara Lamphere
Published on: Friday, April 24, 2009
NORWICH – Barbara E. Lamphere, 54, lately of Endicott and Binghamton, passed away Tuesday morning, April 21, 2009, in the Bridgewater Rehabilitation Center of Binghamton.
Born in Norwich in January of 1955, Barb was the daughter of James and Patricia Davis Lamphere Sr., but was raised by her grandparents, Hazel and Stan Davis. She grew up in Norwich where she attended the local schools, and worked for a time as a nurse’s aide at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home. Barb had made her home in the Binghamton area since 1989.
Barb is survived ..
Dorothy Abbott
Published on: Thursday, April 23, 2009
NORWICH – Dorothy K. Abbott, 59, of Randall Ave., passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at her home.
She was born June 20, 1949 in Norwich, a daughter of LeRoy and Constance Garrigan Abbott, and was a graduate of Norwich High School. She worked with her family in the operation of their business, Abbott’s Flower Shop in Norwich. Dorothy was a compassionate and caring person who always showed great concern for others. She was an animal lover and enjoyed square dancing.
Surviving are her mother, Connie Abbott of Norwich; three brothers and tw..
Lavern Alger Jr.
Published on: Thursday, April 23, 2009
BRISBEN – LaVern William Alger Jr. 81, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at home.
He was born March 15, 1928, son of the late LaVern and Gertrude (Hood) Alger. LaVern was also predeceased by brothers Charles, Roland, Harold, Irving, and Burton. He married Virginia Olin on Oct. 10, 1947.
Besides his loving wife of 61 years, he is also survived by daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Donald Reynolds, Oxford, son and daughter-in-law Randy and Mary Jane Alger, Greene, daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Joe Burdick, Oxford; grandchildren St..
Jane Stillinger
Published on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
NORWICH – Jane Stillinger, 96, completed her life on April 21, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born on Oct. 2, 1912 in Medina, the daughter of Mortimer and Olive (Cook) Nagel.
Jane earned a BS in education from Buffalo State Teachers College and taught in a two room school house prior to her marriage.
On August 2, 1941 she married Clare Greydon (Charlie) Stillinger. They had an active life together and traveled throughout Canada and the United States including a camping trip to Alaska. Charlie died May 25, 1971.
Jane lived..
Charles Nutter
Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
MT. UPTON – Charles Nutter, 88, of Mt. Upton, passed away on April 17, 2009.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was born on March 3, 1921 in Harrison County, West Virginia to the late Clead and Lilian Bernhardt Nutter.
He married Judyth Michael Nutter on Jan. 14, 1961 in Cambria Heights, and they were together for 51 years until her passing in November of 2007. Formerly of New York City and Long Island, they lived in Mt. Upton for 39 years.
Nutter was a retired carpenter and contractor. In addition to his self-owned business as..
David Gale
Published on: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
NORWICH – David C. Gale, 60, life-long Norwich resident, passed away late Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2009, in St. Joseph’s Hospital of Syracuse.
The son of David O. and Frances Natoli Gale, David was born in April of 1949. Raised in Norwich and a 1968 graduate of Norwich High School, he was a well-known and involved city resident. Following high school graduation, David attended SUNY Morrisville where he earned his two year liberal arts degree, then continued his education with Empire State’s on-line program and earned his degree in Soc..
Ruth D’ambra
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2009
CHILI – Sunday, April 12, 2009, Ruth R. D’Ambra, 82, passed away. Predeceased by her husband, Anthony D’Ambra. She is survived by her children, Charles (Karen) D;Ambra of Colo., Dr. Thomas (Constance) D’Ambra of Rexford, Dr. David (Robin) D’Ambra of Mass., Teresa D’Ambra, John (Sharon) D’Ambra of Conn., Mary (Andrew) Scarbrough; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchilden; brothers and sisters, Mary Best of Penn., Robert (Donna) Best, Lawrence (Sandra) Best, all of Ohio, Carol (John) Sharp of Calif., Harold (Jean) Best of Ohio; si..
Richard L. Gregory
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2009
CHENANGO FORKS – Richard L. Gregory, 77, of State Route 369, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.
He was born May 15, 1931 in Brooklyn, a son of Raymond and Helen Lowell Gregory. He graduated from Congers High School in 1949. In 1951, he entered the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and served until 1955. Richard was employed by Continental Phone Company for many years. He also owned and operated a dairy farm in South New Berlin for many years. His last employment was with Standard Pr..
Larry Whitehill
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2009
OXFORD – Larry A. Whitehill, 65, of Oxford, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009, peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with ALS.
Larry was born September 10, 1943, in Charlotteville, the son of the late Arnold and Helen Whitehill.
He was married to Carol A. Carr on November 8, 1964.
Larry owned his own business doing excavating for many years and is a former member of the Teamsters Union. He was born in the area and then relocated to central Ill. for 16 years before returning to Oxford.
He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Whi..
Charles Mack
Published on: Monday, April 20, 2009
NORWICH – Charles A. “Charlie” Mack, 77, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The son of Truman and Bertha Charles Mack, Charlie was born in Sidney Center in March of 1932. Growing up in Sidney Center, he attended and graduated from the Sidney Central School. On November 7, 1954, in Walton, Charlie married Katharine Baker. The Macks resided in Walton for numerous years while Charlie continued his lengthy career for Breakstone, as a truck driver, “pushin 18-wheelers”. After leavin..
James Hemstrought
Published on: Friday, April 17, 2009
OXFORD – James Richard Hemstrought, 61, of Leesburg, Fla., and formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10, 2009, at home.
He graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School. He completed one year of drafting college in Minneapolis, MN.
He is survived by his fiancee, Mary Novak; parents, William and Joyce Hemstrought, of Norwich; two sisters, Donna Sullivan, of Ithaca and Eileen Vaccaro, of Norwich; three children, James Hemstrought, of Florida, Dennis and Amanda Hemstrought of BC, Canada. He was predeceased by a..
Donald Leas
Published on: Friday, April 17, 2009
NORWICH – Donald E. Leas, 59, of Norwich and formerly of Lancaster County, Penn., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his home.
The son of Ervin and Mary Derr Leas, Jr., Don was born in Sept. of 1949 in Lancaster, Penn. While growing up in that area, he attended and graduated from the Mt. Joy School. Don served his country in the U.S. Army from 1969 through 1971 in Germany, and returned home following his honorable discharge. He was employed for a number of years by the R&S Manufacturing Co. in Columbia, Penn., makers of ..
Michael Mayne
Published on: Friday, April 17, 2009
EDMESTON – Committal services with full military honors for Cpl. Michael L. Mayne will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Burlington Flats Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hjtfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, NY.
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Eleanor Gibson
Published on: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
NORWICH – Eleanor J. Gibson, 88, of Norwich, passed away early Monday morning, April 13, 2009, at her home.
Born in July of 1920 in Laurens, Eleanor was the daughter of Preston and Minnie Stone Westcott. Her early years were spent in Laurens before her family moved to Norwich, where Eleanor attended Norwich High School and graduated with the class of 1938. Also in 1938, Eleanor began working at her first job, as secretary to local attorney Frank Barnes. When he became Judge of the Surrogate Court, Eleanor went with him as Clerk and began her..
Joanne Schraft
Published on: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
NORWICH - Joanne J, Scraft, 52, life-long Norwich resident, went to be with her mother in Heaven early Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with liver disease.
The daughter of Oscar and Betty Gibbon Schaefer, Joanne was born in Norwich in December of 1956 and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. In her early years, she was employed by Victory Markets. A good person who touched many lives and was a role model to many, Joanne loved going to Sylvan Beach and family barbeques. Her children and family wer..
Florence Ireland
Published on: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
BAINBRIDGE – Florence S. Ireland, 91, of Bainbridge went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Norwich.
She was born daughter of the late Ralph and Myrtie (Merritt) Sherman in Afton.
Florence married Ralph O. Ireland, He predeceased her.
She was an active member of the Union Valley Methodist Church in West Bainbridge and worked as a home health care provider for many years. Florence enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also liked to sew and knit, play the piano and a good game of dominoes.
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Burton Knapp
Published on: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
OXFORD – Burton H. Knapp 84 of Lake Worth, FL and Murphy, NC, son of the late Edith Brown Cullen, died Saturday, March 28, 2009 from Lymphoma Cancer. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Emmick Knapp, three sons, David, John, and Mark and one daughter KayLynn. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. April 19 at the Lakeside United Methodist Church, Lake Worth, Florida. Arrangements are being provided by the Behe Funeral Home Inc., 21 Main St., Oxford, NY. ..
William Frink
Published on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
NORWICH - William Billings Frink, 83, of Norwich, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at the NYS Veterans Home of Oxford. The son of Claude and Emily (McCulloch) Frink, Bill was born on October 7, 1925 in Norwich and was baptized and confirmed at the Emanuel Episcopal Church, Norwich.
After attending Norwich Schools, Bill joined the United States Navy in 1943 and served on the USS Astoria during WWII. After leaving the Navy in 1945, he returned to Norwich and began employment at Sheffield’s Products where he continued working for 42 years unt..
Ilse Kuhn
Published on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
NORWICH – Ilse Kuhn, age 95, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. She was born in Hamburg , Germany on December 29, 1913 and came to Norwich in 1952. She was preceded in death by her husband Horst Kuhn and two sisters. She is survived by her children Jurgen, Gerd, Uwe; her grandchildren Timothy, Robert, Cindy, Rick, Terry, Chris, Jurgen, Richard, Karl, Sylvi; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and one sister. She was a Jehovah Witness and loved her cats Meme, Mindy, Sandy (Puddy) and Thomas...
Emma Yerton
Published on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
NORWICH - Emma Jane Graef Rifanburg Yerton, 64, formerly of Norwich and most recently of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, at her home.
The daughter of Robert D. and Emma L. Lamb Graef, Jane came into the world in Newark, Ark. in February of 1945. Early in her life the family moved to Norwich where Jane attended and graduated from the Norwich High School. She was employed for about 15 years by the C & U Telephone Corporation, working first as an operator and later switching to one of the offices. After leaving the phone com..
Joanne Schraft
Published on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
NORWICH - Joanne J. Scraft, 52, life-long Norwich resident, went to be with her mother in Heaven early Easter Sunday morning,April 12, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with liver disease.
Funeral srevices for Joanne will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery of Oxford. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Norwich Fire Dept. Auxiliary, P.O. Box 205, Norwich, NY 1..
Eleanor Gibson
Published on: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
NORWICH - Eleanor J. Gibson, 88, of Norwich, passed away early Monday morning, April 13, 2009, at her home.
Funeral services for Eleanor will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich. The Rev. Jeff Hale, Pastor of the Broad St. United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions in Eleanor’s name to the Chenango County SPCA, 6160 Co. ..
Kevin Griffin
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2009
MALONE – Kevin John Griffin, 55 went to his eternal home on April 12, 2009 at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Mass. Born in Malone, NY on February 6, 1954. Surviving are his parents James and Mary Lou (Finnegan) Griffin of Brushton; his three children Nathan, Noelle and Nanette and his granddaughter Alyssa. Also surviving are brothers Bill and his wife Diane; Steve and his wife Claudi; Jerry and his wife Laura; two sisters Molly and Mary and her husband Alan; several nieces and nephews Jim, Nikki, Matthew, Eric, Chris, Mary Ann, Scot..
Kenneth Oralls
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2009
NORWICH – Kenneth A. Oralls, 86, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, April 11, 2009, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home where he had made his home for the past several years.
Ken was born in Sidney, the son of Alec and Myrtle Tymeson Oralls, in October of 1922. He grew up in the Unadilla, Guilford and Oxford areas, where he attended the local schools. On May 17, 1952, he married Julia Armondi, who passed away March 8, 2003. He had owned and operated a farm in the Oxford area and eventually went to work for the New York State Highwa..
Brian Hoag
Published on: Monday, April 13, 2009
NORWICH – Brian E. Hoag, 53, of Norwich, passed away Friday evening, April 10, 2009, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Brian was born in Norwich, the son of Douglas and Jacqueline Landry Hoag, in September of 1955. He grew up in Norwich, where he attended the Norwich schools. On Dec. 26, 1981 in LaFayette he married Pamela Pauls, who survives. Throughout his life, Brian was always mechanically inclined, having worked for Bilow’s Garage, Smith-Ford, Anderson motors and Montgomery Ward and in later years, he worked as a self employed mecha..
Louise Keating
Published on: Friday, April 10, 2009
OXFORD – Mrs. Anne Louise Eckard Keating, 90, of Abingdon, Va., much beloved mother and sister, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009, after a brief decline in health.
Mrs. Keating was born on May 21, 1918, in Denver, NC, to the late John Eli Eckard and Sallie White Eckard. She graduated from Oxford Academy in Oxford, NY and Albany Business College in Albany. Mrs. Keating was married to Michael T. Keating for 61 years before his death in 2003. Mrs. Keating lived in Charlotte, NC until 1973, when she moved to Land Harbors in Linville, NC..
Dewitt Cox
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
NORWICH – Funeral services for Dewitt Cox were held on Tuesday at the Wilson Funeral Home. Rev. David Blackman, Pastor of the Currituck Charge United Methodist Church in Grandy, NC, officiated. Several of Dewitt’s family members and friends spoke in remembrance.
Burial followed the service in Mt. Hope Cemetery with Rev. Blackman offering the committal prayers. The casket bearers were David Cox, Danny Madison, Milt Shefler, Jim Winners, Doug Marvin and Don Maynard.
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Joseph Caezza
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
NORWICH – Joseph E. Caezza passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Norwich on April 24, 1932, the son of John and Jennie (Testa) Caezza. He graduated from Norwich High School and Broome Community College.
Joe married Virginia Biviano on August 17, 1955. She passed away on September 5, 1972. He married Shirley Fernandes on May 30, 1975 in St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church.
Joe was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society and the Glickers, a..
Shirley Cole
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
NORWICH – Shirley A. Cole, 71, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009.
Shirley was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on November 12, 1937 to Harold and Marian (Valimont) Hawley. On May 1, 1954, Shirley was married to Lee Cole, Jr., who preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 1996.
A devoted mother to her family, Shirley is survived by her two daughters and two sons, Linda Grant of Pittsfield, Pat Perry of Norwich, David Cole of Norwich and Sean Cole of New Berlin. Fourteen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren also survive. Shirley al..
Louise Morano
Published on: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
ORLANDO, FLA. – Louise M. Pierce - Morano, 45, passed away April 5, 2009 in Orlando, Fla.
Louise was born in Norwich on January 4, 1964, the daughter of Edgar Pierce, Sr., deceased, and Joyce Brazee and Roland Donnelly, stepfather.
She is survived by two sons, Corey Pierce of N.C., and Chase Morano of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Michelle O’Connell of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Pete Pierce of Sherburne and Tim Pierce of Smyrna; a sister, Gwenda Knapp of Norwich; Stepmother, Rose Pierce; two stepbrothers, Charlie and Jim Palmer and two ..
Raymond Adams
Published on: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
HOLMESVILLE – Saturday, April 4, 2009, Raymond Nelson Adams of Canton, Penn, formerly of Holmesville, passed away quietly at his daughter’s residence. He was 77. Born in Hubbardsville, NY on Nov. 24, 1931, he was the son of Herman and Electa (Albro) Adams. Raymond was a man with a strong work ethic, and in his youth worked on various farms in the area. At South New Berlin High School, he excelled at sports and served as captain of the basketball team. He was also known on the pitcher’s mound for his fast ball, and was approached by scouts..
Joseph Caezza
Published on: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
NORWICH – Joseph E. Caezza, 76, of Silver Street, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009 at his home.
A Mass of Resurrection for Joe will be held at noon on Saturday at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Further arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home and will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
Hong Xiu Marsland
Published on: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
GREENE – Hong Xiu (Mao) Marsland passed away Friday, April 3, 2009.
She is survived by her husband, David Marsland of Greene; Mother-in-Law Amy Marsland, Greene; her father and mother, Zhiyi Mao and Simel Mao; two brothers and a former husband, Qin Haibin of New York City.
Hong Xiu was born in Nan Lin, Guanxi Province, China, on August 2, 1973. She grew up on a farm and attended middle school. Later, she worked in an electrical equipment factory, in appliance sales and ran her own deli. She came to the United States in October 2004 and took..
Donald Copeland
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2009
McDONOUGH – Donald F. Copeland, 72, of McDonough passed away at his home on April 3, 2009.
He was born on April 15, 1936 in the Town of Union, the son of the late Harold and Edna (Caldine) Copeland. On July 27, 1996 he married the former Deborah Cook, who survives.
Besides his wife, Deborah, he is survived by his children, Eileen and Christopher Doppel of Burdett, Jeanette LeClair of Brasher Falls, Annette and Randy Rogers of Montrose, Pa. and step-daughter Cassandra Frasier of Richmond, Va.; his brother Robert Copeland of Cazenovia; h..
Jennie Cappadonia
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2009
SHERBURNE – Jennie Cappadonia, 96, of New St., passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin.
She was born Dec. 31, 1912 in Norwich, a daughter of Narato and Theresa China Bonsie and received her education in local schools. On April 28, 1934, Jennie was united in marriage to Anthony F. “Tony” Cappadonia in St. Malachy’s Church, Sherburne. He predeceased her on Oct. 4, 1998. Jennie was a Sherburne resident most of her life. She had worked at the Utica Knitting Mill in Sherburne, and for the Norwich S..
Robert Niles
Published on: Monday, April 6, 2009
LEBANON – Robert R. “Bob” Niles, 69, of Bradley Brook Rd., passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born Feb. 2, 1940 in Georgetown, a son of Merle and Florence Eaton Niles. He received his early education in Lebanon schools and was a graduate of Earlville High School. On June 3, 1961, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Helen Shaul in Earlville. A life long area resident, Bob had worked as the General Highway Superintendent for the Madison County Highway Department in Morrisville for 38 year..
Douglas Christman
Published on: Friday, April 3, 2009
NORWICH – Douglas S. Christman, 76, a well know area Chevrolet-Buick dealer, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at his home on Fuller Road.
Born July 16, 1932 in Norwich, Doug was the son of Robert N. and Elizabeth (Scudder) Christman. He spent a very happy childhood in Norwich and graduated in 1950 as an honor student from Norwich High School. In 1955, Doug graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree. While there he was a member of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity.
Immediately following his graduation, D..
Dewitt Cox
Published on: Friday, April 3, 2009
NORWICH – Dewitt J. Cox, 73, of State Route 12, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 02, 2009 at his home.
Born May 7, 1935 in Truxton, Dewitt was the son of Elmer and Florence (Marvin) Cox. After high school, he went to school at ICS to become an electrician. He worked several jobs including the Norwich Shoe Factory before retiring from Procter & Gamble in 2001.
An avid NASCAR fan, Dewitt also loved going to his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a member of the Norwich Elk’s Lodge for 33 years where he was a Past Exalted Rul..
Milford Rundle
Published on: Thursday, April 2, 2009
BAINBRIDGE – Milford Jerome Rundle (Jerry), age 68, of Dawsonville, Ga., died Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Mr. Rundle was born on Jan. 11, 1941 in Bainbridge to Milford and Elaine Rundle. He graduated from Edmeston School System in Edmeston N.Y. and was employed by B.F. Goodrich in Norwich for 39 yrs. Mr. Rundle was an avid sportsman and collector of antique farm equipment.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannete Rundle, brother, Michael Rundle, sister, Dori Wilson, son, David Rundle, daughter, Debra Davis and four grandchildren.
At the famil..
Margit Connors
Published on: Thursday, April 2, 2009
HAMILTON – Margit A. Connors, 68, of Smith Rd., beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 10, 1941 in Frankfort, Germany, a daughter of Victor and Gertrud Olig Parker. The family immigrated to the United States at the end of World War II when she was 7 years old, where she lived in New York City as a child, moving to Syracuse as a teenager. Margit was a graduate of SUNY Oswego and Syracuse University. She was a teacher ..
Donald Stone
Published on: Thursday, April 2, 2009
SHERBURNE – Donald E. Stone, 86, of School St., passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford, where he had been a resident for several years.
He was born Nov. 17, 1922 in Smyrna, a son of Elmer and Ruth Foster Stone, and was a graduate of Smyrna High School in 1941. He joined the U.S. Army in January 1943, proudly serving his country during WWII in the European Theater. On Dec. 9, 1945, Donald married Doris J. Schmidt in Sherburne, where they made their home and raised their family. Doris predeceased him..