Robert Carey
Published on: Thursday, April 28, 2011
OXFORD – Robert H. Carey, 87, of Oxford passed away on April 25, 2011 at Binghamton General Hospital. He was born on Oct. 3, 1923 in Windsor a son of the late Seward and Mary Edna (Hayes) Carey. On Oct. 26, 1947 he married Margaret Brigham, who survives.
Besides his wife, Margaret, he is survived by his children, Joan and Hank Scudder of Norwich, Dennis and Tina Carey of Oxford, and Leslie and Brian Donley of Somerset, WI; his grandchildren, Karri and Michael Beckwith of McDonough, Robert and Kathleen Scudder of Pryor, OK, Katherine Carey of..
Harriet Stevens
Published on: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Harriet K. Stevens, 90, long-time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2011, in Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
Born in Exeter in January of 1921, Harriet was the daughter of Chester Leo and Bessie Loucks Higbie. While growing up, she attended the Richfield Springs Central School, from which she graduated in the class of 1940. After earning her teacher certificate from the Evangelical Teacher Training Association, Harriet taught Sunday school for over 25 years. She worked for th..
Thomas Ballam Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
SHERBURNE – Thomas H. Ballam Jr., 77, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Absolut Nursing Home at Endicott.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne. Interment will be held in the West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne. Friends are invited and may call at the funeral home from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
To send a condolence, or sign the Book of Memories online, go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...
Judy Beers-betts
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
BAINBRIDGE – On April 21, 2011 God took another angel home. Judy Ann Beers-Betts fell asleep with the Lord at her home in Bainbridge, surrounded by her loving family, and is now dancing with the angels.
Judy was born March 24, 1954 in Margaretville to Carl and Josephine Godfrey Beers. She graduated from Andes Central School in 1972 and held a career as a nurses aide.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Betts, her Children and their families, Roberta (Beers) and John Schambach; Son Jeffory Sloven and daughter Dawn (Sloven) and Steven Mic..
Marie Crandall
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
Thomas Ogden
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
OXFORD – Thomas G. Ogden, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Born Feb. 11, 1923 in New York City, Tom was the son of Clifford A. and Jeanne (Roealf) Ogden.
Tom is survived by two sons, Thomas and Raymond Ogden.
A graveside service for Tom will be held on Tuesday in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Rev. Ralph Bove, pastor of St. Paul’s and St. Bartholomew’s Churches in Norwich, will officiate.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences ma..
Robert Beesmer
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
EARLVILLE – Robert H. “Bob” Beesmer, 82, of Earlville Rd., formerly of Montrose, Pa., passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
He was born Sept. 3, 1928 in Columbus, a son of Frank and Blanche Horton Beesmer and received his education in Sherburne schools. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On Oct. 21, 1950 he married Marie Shimansky, who predeceased him on May 6, 1992. Bob was a self-employed master carpenter by trade who worked on many projects in..
Richard Auwarter Sr.
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
NORWICH – Richard E. Auwarter, Sr., 79, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2011, from his son’s home in the Town of Lapeer.
Dick was born in Norwich on Aug. 8, 1931 a son of the late William and Myrla Carrier Auwarter. A lifelong resident of this area and a 1950 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus where he had been active as a deacon, trustee, Sunday School Teacher, and Christian Academy School Board Member. He was also a former board member of the Cortland ..
Carolyn Zaharis
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
NORWICH – Carolyn H. Zaharis, 82, of Norwich, passed away Sat. afternoon, April 23, 2011, in the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center.
Carolyn was born in Norwich in December of 1928, the daughter of James and Grace (Transue) Haynes Sr. She was a graduate of the Binghamton North High School and also has attended Morrisville College. Carolyn had worked for a period of 27 years for GLA and its successors as a mechanical inspector from which she retired. She was a life member of the American Legion in Sidney, a member of the Norwich YMCA as well as..
Gerardo Vivo
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
BAINBRIDGE – Gerardo M. Vivo, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Santiago, Cuba in April of 1925, Gerardo was the son of Tomas Machado and Estelita Vivo. He came to the United States as a teenager and lived in New York City. A perfectionist and very talented man Gerardo could design and build anything. For over 50 years he worked for Detecto Sales in Brooklyn as a metal wire machinist for the Union. He came to the Chenango County area 25 years ago where he continued to ..
Isabelle Stone
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Isabelle Stone, 83, a long-time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital RCHF, where she has made her home for the past 2 1/2 years.
Isabelle was born in October of 1927 in Greene. On June 2, 1945 in Norwich, she married Harold Stone, who passed away May 20, 2000. A resident of South New Berlin for over 45 years, Isabelle and her husband owned their own farm which she helped operate. A hard worker all of her life she also helped the family operate Harold S..
Ione Jennings
Published on: Monday, April 25, 2011
NORWICH – Ione E. Jennings, 86, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2011 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital RCHF.
Ione was born Aug. 12, 1924 in Harford Mills the daughter of William and Clara (Saxton) Smith. She was predeceased by her husbands Howard Kewis and Carl Jennings.
Ione is survived by her son Daniel Lewis of Norwich, a step-daughter Sue Clark from the Syracuse area, her granddaughter Ann Marie Kale of Texas and great grandchildren Jordan and Nicole Herring.
A time to call and memorial service for Ione will be held from 2 to 2:30 ..
Rose Vanvalkenburg
Published on: Friday, April 22, 2011
AFTON – Precious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend, Rose E. VanValkenburg of Afton, passed into the loving presence of Jesus on Monday, Apr. 18, 2011 at the age of 95.
She was the daughter of William and Mary Burnett Roberts of Nineveh. Rose was predeceased by her greatest treasure on earth, her husband, TheronVanValkenburg, in 1982. Rose was also predeceased by her brother, F. Harold (Fuzzy) Roberts and her beloved nephew, Kenneth Roberts. In addition, Rose was predeceased by special cousins who lived..
Irene Gaines
Published on: Friday, April 22, 2011
NORWICH – Irene D. Gaines, 81, former Norwich resident and most recently of Canajoharie, passed away early Monday morning, April 18, 2011 in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown. Graveside services for Irene will be held on Friday, May 6, at 11 a.m. from St. Paul’s Cemetery. The Rev. Ralph Bove, Pastor of St. Paul’s and St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church’s will officiate.
Please consider memorial contributions to Arkell Hall Activities Fund, 55 Montgomery St., Canajoharie, NY 13317.
A complete obituary for Irene will be published in a..
Ione Jennings
Published on: Friday, April 22, 2011
NORWICH – Ione E. Jennings, 86, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital RCHF in Norwich.
A memorial service for Ione will be held on Friday, April 29, at 2:30 p.m. from the sunporch on the second floor of the RCHF of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A complete obituary for Ione will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Isabelle Stone
Published on: Friday, April 22, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Isabelle Stone, 83, a long time South New Berlin resident passed away on Tuesday evening, April 19, 2011 in the RCHF of Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she has made her home for the past several years.
A funeral service for Isabelle will be held on Thursday, April 28, at 10 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Romeyn Kipp, Pastor of the Holmesville Baptist Church will officiate.
Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin.
A complete obituary for Isabelle will be published in a later edit..
Gerardo Vivo
Published on: Friday, April 22, 2011
BAINBRIDGE – Gerardo M. Vivo, 85, of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Gerardo has lived in the area for the past 25 years.
Surviving are his daughter Barbara Coss of Bainbridge his grandson Anthony Coss of Brooklyn and his sister Duce Ache of Florida.
Services for Gerardo will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Lynn Bowers
Published on: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
NORWICH – Lynn E. (Zeke) Bowers, 60, of Norwich and formerly of Morris, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
He was born in Norwich, the son of Glen and Aleen (Hoag) Bowers. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed his music and riding his Harley. He was a well known area carpenter and was currently living in Norwich. He played in several bands over the years including “Blind Owl,” “Fudd,” “On the Edge,” “Rock Bottom” and the “Unknowns” t..
Margaret Hust
Published on: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
NORWICH – Margaret C. Hust, 90, died peacefully on April 18, 2011 at the Gilmour Healthcare Facility.
She was born April 12, 1921 to Atwood and Edith Crook. On Oct. 1, 1943, at the Presbyterian Church in Hamden, she married Theron J. Hust. Together they raised three children, Jane, Ann and John. Theron died on Feb. 23, 1976.
Margaret will be remembered by her children, John T. Hust, his wife Diane and their sons, Matt and Tim, all of Rochester, Ann L. Roman together with her son, Brett and his wife, Marianne and their children, Alexande..
Lansing Post
Published on: Monday, April 18, 2011
NORWICH – Lansing O. “Bud” Post, 80, a long-time Norwich resident, passed away early Friday morning, April 15, 2011, in the New York State Veteran’s Home of Oxford, where he had made his home for the past two and a half years.
Bud was born in Lyonsdale in August of 1930, and was the son of Harry and Grace Gardner Post. He attended the local schools, then entered the U.S. Navy in December of 1947. Bud received his honorable discharge in December of 1951, and returned to Lyonsdale where he worked on the “high lines.” He later took em..
Earl Wightman
Published on: Monday, April 18, 2011
NORWICH – Earl R. Wightman, 93, long-time Norwich resident, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011, at the home of his granddaughter in Durhamville.
Earl was born in New Berlin in January of 1918, the son of Maurice and Edith Backus Wightman. He grew up in South New Berlin, where he attended school, graduating with the Class of 1931. A quiet, low-key man who was good with automobiles, Earl worked in his early years for Larry Darling’s service station, leaving after 10 years, and was employed for a time by Paglia Corbacia as a mechanic. He will..
Harriet Stevens
Published on: Monday, April 18, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Harriet K. Stevens, 90, long-time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2011, in Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
Memorial services for Harriet will be held on Monday, May 2, from the Holmesville Baptist Church, with Pastor Romeyn Kipp officiating. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery of Edmeston.
Harriet’s family would appreciate memorial contributions to the South New Berlin Fire Dept., South New Berlin, NY 13843; or to the Holmesville B..
Anthony Sabella
Published on: Monday, April 18, 2011
NORWICH – Anthony V. Sabella, 71, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Queens on Aug. 9, 1939, Tony was the son of Anthony Sabella and Diana (Curreri) Sabella. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Angelo Sabella and Barney Sabella and two sisters, Virginia Covais and Angie Feola. He is survived by two siblings, Michael Sabella of West Babylon, and Betty Low of Albany. He is also survived by his wife, Gail (Herron) Sabella whom he married on Oct. 21, 1963 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic ..
Donald Rudnitski
Published on: Monday, April 18, 2011
NEW PALTZ – Donald Francis Rudnitski entered into rest peacefully on April 8, 2011 at home with his family by his side in New Paltz.
Donald was born in Gilbertsville on Sept. 23, 1928 to Albert and Theresa Musson Rudnitski. Don was a U.S. Army veteran of the 748th Military Police Battalion and served in the Korean War. Don was a plumber/pipe fitter and life member of UA Local #112 in Binghamton.
Don generously gave time to the Boy Scouts of the Susquenango, Rip Van Winkle and Alamo councils. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and beekeeper ..
Zella Campbell
Published on: Monday, April 18, 2011
ZELLA B. CAMPBELL
SMYRNA – Zella Belle Campbell, 93, of Stowell Road, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at her home.
She was born Aug. 12, 1917 in McDonough, a daughter of Augustus Deverne and Lillian May Thornton Burke and was a graduate of Smyrna schools. On Sept. 6, 1938, Zella married Lytle Sprague Stowell in Georgetown. He predeceased her on Dec. 2, 1963. She married Kenneth W. Campbell on Nov. 8, 1985 in Florence. He predeceased her on April 1, 1988. Zella was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family and was a loving mother, g..
Harriet Stevens
Published on: Friday, April 15, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Harriet K. Stevens, 90, a long time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Wednesday evening, April 13, 2011, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements for Harriet are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Lansing “bud” Post
Published on: Friday, April 15, 2011
NORWICH – Lansing “Bud” Post of Norwich passed away early this morning, April 15, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Funeral arrangements for Bud are incomplete and will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. ..
Brian Burdick Sr.
Published on: Friday, April 15, 2011
NORWICH – Brian K. Burdick Sr., 54, of Neal Road, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Born Oct. 3, 1956 in Norwich, Brian was the son of Robert C. and Bessie (Kenyon) Burdick. He graduated from Norwich High School and then drove truck for Gallery Associates in Hamilton. After working for the Norwich Schools for a short time, he joined Simmonds Precision in 1979 and remained with them, now Unison, until his illness.
Brian loved classic cars and taking his 1972 Nova Supersport to..
Olga Gallagher
Published on: Friday, April 15, 2011
NORWICH – Olga Gallagher, 91, formerly of North Broad Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the home of her granddaughter in Scotia.
Born June 27, 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, Olga was the daughter of Onoofree and Althea (Dmitruk) Greenchuk. She was raised in Owego and later met her husband, James B. Gallagher, while she was working at Scintilla in Sidney. Married in 1940, Jim died on March 19, 2009. Together, her family lived in Syracuse and Oxford, moving to Norwich in 1960. She was a nurse’s aide at the New York S..
Richard Klein
Published on: Thursday, April 14, 2011
BALDWINSVILE – Richard “Rick” Klein, 49, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at home.
A lifetime resident of The Valley area and Baldwinsville, he was a graduate of Corcoran High School.
Rick was employed with VP Supply Corp. and formerly worked for Case Supply Inc., for over 20 years. He was a fan of SU sports and the Miami Dolphins.
Known for his sense of humor, Rick enjoyed spending time with family and friends, having barbeques, playing pool and sharing happy memories with his buddies in his man cav..
William Baker
Published on: Thursday, April 14, 2011
OTSELIC – William A. Baker, 82, of Otselic, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
Bill was born in South Otselic and was a self-employed livestock hauler.
He is survived by a sister, Kathleen Thompson, Port Irona, Mich. along with several nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his sister, Virginia Stith and brothers, Robert and Roy Baker.
Services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Calling hours will be Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vall..
Olga Gallagher
Published on: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
NORWICH – Olga Gallagher, 91, formerly of North Broad Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the home of her granddaughter in Scotia.
Funeral services for Olga are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Evening Sun...
Winifred Merian
Published on: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
NORWICH – Winifred Knapp Merian, formerly of New City and Goshen, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 12, 2011, in Norwich.
Born in Warwick on March 27, 1914, Winifred was the daughter of Elizabeth Poppino (descendent of Revolutionary War Major John Poppino) and Wilbur Knapp. She graduated from the Goshen High School in 1932 and married Alfred L. Merian in Haverstraw in 1936. In 1979, Winifred retired from Grandway in Nanuet, and later, in 1991, retired from Barr Labs in New Jersey. She had a special passion for all animals, especially ..
Frances Liberatore
Published on: Monday, April 11, 2011
NORWICH – Frances C. Liberatore, 81, of Taylor Avenue, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2011 at her home.
Born in Norwich on Oct. 14, 1929, Fran was the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Cincotta) Casamento. She graduated from Norwich High School and then earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in speech and hearing from Syracuse University. Always in search of increasing knowledge, Fran achieved a second master’s degree in education from Oneonta State College. Fran taught fourth grade for over 30 years in ..
Nora Jeffrey
Published on: Monday, April 11, 2011
SHERBURNE – Nora Jane McNeil Jeffrey, of North Main St., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2011 at her home.
A daughter of Archie and Mary McKeown McNeil, she was born in Norwich where she received her early education in St. Paul’s Catholic School and graduated from Norwich High School. Nora was united in marriage to Robert L. Jeffrey at St. Paul’s Church in Norwich. He predeceased her in 2010. A Sherburne resident most of her life, Nora worked at T.A.C.O., Bennett Ireland in Norwich, and then Cheseborough Ponds in Sherburne un..
Linda Stone
Published on: Monday, April 11, 2011
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Linda Lee Law Stone, 67, of South Plymouth, passed away Saturday morning, April 9, 2011, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
A funeral service for Linda will b held at 6 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Friday from 5-6 p.m.
Interment will be at a later date in the Deer Pond Cemetery of North Pharsalia.
A complete obituary for Linda will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
George Staley
Published on: Monday, April 11, 2011
LINCKLAEN – George E. Staley, 92, of Lincklaen Center, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at his home.
He was born in Nedrow and graduated from DeRuyter Central School. He lived downstate for many years, where he established his own aviation repair company, CAMCO. During World War II, Mr. Staley was an aviation military consultant. Retiring in 1988, Mr. Staley moved back to Lincklaen and continued his lifelong hobby of collecting and restoring antique cars.
In 1995, Mr. Staley was instrumental in the formation of the Northeast Classic Car ..
John J. “jack” Lewis
Published on: Friday, April 8, 2011
OXFORD – John J. “Jack” Lewis, 87, formerly of Greene Street in Oxford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. His family was at his bedside.
Born Feb. 24, 1924 in Frankfort, Jack was the son of John and Edith (Caldwell) Lewis. He was graduated from Camden High School in 1941 before earning his Associate’s Degree from Morrisville College. He joined the Navy during World War II and served as a hospital technician first class until 1946. On Jan. 27, 1945, while in the Navy, Ja..
Alice Boydell
Published on: Friday, April 8, 2011
NORWICH – Alice M. “Mama Bear” Boydell, 90, of Norwich and formerly of Guilford, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had resided in recent months.
Born in November of 1920 in the Paterson, N.J. area, Alice grew up there and attended Central High School. She furthered her education at Paterson State Teacher’s College, then worked as a proofreader for many years in the northern New Jersey area. In 1966, Alice and her husband, Bill “Papa Bear” Boydell move..
Edythe Palmer
Published on: Thursday, April 7, 2011
SOUTH HAMILTON – Edythe Mae Palmer, 88, of South Hamilton, and formerly of Whittier, Calif., passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in the Extended Care Unit of Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, after a long and full life.
Born Oct. 12,1922 in Oxford to Leon & Grace (Ardron) Palmer, Edythe was a 1941 Graduate of Oxford Academy. She then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1943 and served active duty from 1952 to 1955 where she worked as an airplane mechanic before she was honorably discharged. Many good times and many good friends we..
John Lewis
Published on: Thursday, April 7, 2011
OXFORD – John J. Lewis, 87, formerly of Greene Street in Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. His family was at his bedside.
Funeral arrangements for John are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Sandra Hansen
Published on: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLA. – Sandra Hansen’s heart of gold is now at rest after a long and courageous battle with cancer at her home in Zephyrhills, Fla., April 4, 2011. Sandra is a former resident of both Gilbertsville and Afton.
Sandra was born Aug. 8, 1941 in Sidney, the daughter of John and Beulah Sloan. She married her best friend and loving companion, Bernt Hansen Sr., on Aug. 8, 1960.
They moved around the world and brought four wonderful children into the world eventually settling in Afton to raise them, which was no small feat! She became..
Joshua Kampe
Published on: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
PLYMOUTH – Joshua Louis Kampe, 28, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2011, at his home.
Josh was born in Bayshore in October of 1982, the son of William and Lynn Fuchsius Kampe. He was a 2001 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School and a 2009 graduate of Herkimer County Community College, with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Being with his family was very important to Josh. He enjoyed camping, boating, and the great outdoors. His gift of gab and especially telling jokes was well known to his family and ..
Joshua Kampe
Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
PLYMOUTH – Joshua Louis Kampe, 28, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich.
Friends are invited to call on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Karen Alt
Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
CINCINNATUS – A Celebration of Life service for Karen Jean Smith Alt, 62, of Flint, Texas, will be held on Saturday, April 9 at United Presbyterian Church in Cincinnatus, with Rev. Jeanne Angell officiating. A greeting of family and friends will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. with the service following.
Ms. Alt passed away March 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, in Tyler under the care of Hospice of East Texas.
She was born April 6, 1948 in DeRuyter, New York to Raymond and Laura J. Parker Smith.
Karen was a member of the Bethel Bi..
John Shelton Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
RAYNE, La. – Funeral services will be held at Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church, Tuesday, April 5 at 2 p.m. for John Ralph Shelton Jr. , 93 who died Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Acadia-St. Landry Hospital.
Interment will be in the Assumption of the BVM Cemetery, Mire, La..
He was born Sunday, April 8, 1917 in Guilford, New York, son of the late John Ralph Shelton, Sr. and the late Elsie Marie Shoales.
John retired from the USAF after 30 years of military service; serving during three wars at six military bases in the U.S. and overseas, b..
Michael Mccormick
Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
NORWICH – Michael A. “Mack” McCormick, 63, of Rexford Street, a “true Chenango County legend,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the New York Veterans’ Home in Oxford, with family and friends by his side.
Born Oct. 5, 1947, in Syracuse, Michael was the son of Aaron and Bernice (LaFurney) McCormick. He graduated from Norwich High School with class of 1965, and soon after his 18th birthday reported for duty with the Navy during the Vietnam conflict. Michael served as a naval engineer aboard the USS Harlan Dicks..
Dorothy Wells
Published on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
SHERBURNE – Dorothy Geneva Wells, age 81, went to be with her Lord on April 2, 2011 in Pikeville, Tenn.
She was born Dorothy Geneva Pollock on Jan. 28, 1920 in Sherburne, to Francis Pollock and Mildred Wilcox Pollock, the eldest of six children. She grew up in the Sherburne and Smyrna area and lived there most of her life. In August of 1994, she moved to Pikeville, Tenn., with her daughter and son-in-law, where she spent the remainder of her years.
She spent most of her adult life as a homemaker and enjoyed spending her time with family and..
Josephine Dick
Published on: Monday, April 4, 2011
GEORGETOWN – Josephine A. Dick, 94, of State Route 80, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Georgetown Fire Department.
Josephine’s family wishes to send a special “thank you” to Jeff and Angie for their care and concern...
Lynn Blair
Published on: Monday, April 4, 2011
SHERBURNE – Lynn J. Blair, 76, of Rundell Road, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his home.
He was born May 3, 1935 in Earlville, a son of the late Lynn and Clair Beech Blair and received his education in Earlville schools. Lynn had worked for the Village of Earlville, the Norwich Shoe Company, T.A.C.O. in Sherburne, and VonBank’s Collision in Earlville. Lynn had a heart of gold and was always there to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed driving and running errands for his family and friends. He loved knitting and was an avid NASCAR fan. H..
Madeline Fetzko
Published on: Monday, April 4, 2011
EARLVILLE – Madeline I. Fetzko, 76, of Williams Road, passed away Friday, April 1, 2011 at her home.
She was born Oct. 28, 1934 in Port Chester, a daughter of Eugene J. and Geraldine Smith Twigg. She was a graduate of Pleasantville schools and West Chester Community College. On Nov. 8, 1958, Madeline married Robert Fetzko in Hawthorne. From 1954 to 1958, Madeline was a dietician at General Foods/Nestle Co. She had also been an independent sales representative for the Tupperware Co. for many years. Most of her life was spent as a homemaker wh..
Ruth Tiffany
Published on: Monday, April 4, 2011
NORWICH – Ruth M. Tiffany, 93, long-time Norwich resident, passed away Friday morning, April 1, 2011, at her home.
One of the three daughters of Fred and Bertha Webb Wilcox, Ruth was born in Smithville in October of 1917. She attended elementary school in Tyner, and married at a young age. Ruth worked at the Norwich Knitting Mill for a time and later was employed by the Chenango Valley Home, but mainly preferred living quietly and being a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling, and liked sewing and doing cr..
Emmett Manwarren
Published on: Friday, April 1, 2011
McDONOUGH – Emmett “Ike” Manwarren, 88, long-time resident of McDonough, passed away late afternoon on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born late in February of 1923, in McDonough, Ike was the son of Lynn and Estella Sayles Manwarren Sr. Ike was raised from a very young age by his loving “Aunt May” and “Uncle Frank” Nightengale as their own. He attended the elementary school in McDonough, then high school in Oxford, where he was an outstanding wrestler. Ike grew up on the family farm in McDonough and ne..
Michael Mccormick
Published on: Friday, April 1, 2011
NORWICH – Michael A. McCormick, 63, of Rexford St., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. Many family members and friends were at his bedside.
Services for Mike will be scheduled at a later date. A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...