Dana Holt
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2012
SHERBURNE – Dana P. Holt, 86, of Sherburne, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 29, 2012 in the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford.
Dana was born on June 28, 1925 in the Town of Hamilton, the son of Leon and Grace Burdick Holt. He was a graduate of the Earlville Central School, graduating with the class of 1943. The same month of his graduation he joined the United States Navy. He served in the Atlantic on shore patrol. Dana also served in the Pacific Theatres of Operation on the USS Vicksburg, an anti-aircraft artillery cruiser wh..
Gloria Collar
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2012
NORWICH – Gloria Jean Collar, 52, of County Road 19, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
Born August 8, 1959 in New Berlin, Gloria was the daughter of Charles G. and Janet G. (Corby) Bishop. She married William Collar in Michigan on Sept. 16, 1976. Their early married life was spent in Norfolk, Virginia and Jacksonville Florida before settling down in the Norwich area. She attended the South Otselic schools and Morrisville College before moving to Oregon in 1995. While in Oregon, Gloria was a hoste..
Ronald Hay
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2012
GILBERTSVILLE – Ronald Wentz “Dusty” Hay passed away peacefully May 23, 2012 in Zephyrhills, Fla.
He was born in Syracuse, the son of Donald & Naomi (Wentz) Hay. Following high school, Ron attended Morrisville College and Cornell University. He began his teaching career as the “Ag” teacher at Gilbertsville School where he met and married Beverly Keene. They were married on Sept. 11, 1955. They moved back to Syracuse where he was the associate 4-H agent in Onondaga County for 10 years. He was also a Kiwanis member. In 1967 they moved..
Douglas Hoag
Published on: Thursday, May 31, 2012
NORWICH – Douglas R. Hoag, 81, of Norwich, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.
Doug was born in Oxford on July 31, 1930, the son of P. Ray and Bessie Adelaide Cating Hoag. A resident of Oxford, East Pharsalia and Norwich for all of his life, Doug and his wife have made their home on “the hill” for 24 years.
Doug was a man of all trades working first for Hart’s Electric and then the New York State Veterans Home as an electrician for 20 plus years. In his spare time Doug and his wife were ver..
Angelo Franco Jr.
Published on: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
ANGELO FRANCO JR.
ITHACA – Angelo Franco Jr. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 after a long trial with Parkinson’s. He was the oldest son of Angelo and Emily Franco and husband to Carol (Lenaeus) Franco. Angelo graduated from Syracuse University with a five year degree in Architecture and was drafted into the Army, where he served at Fort Belvoir. In 1965 Angelo came to Ithaca where he worked for Tallman Inc., which later became Fred Thomas Associates, and in 1989 he moved to Egner Architectural Associates, retiring in 2003. H..
Beverly Smith
Published on: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Beverly B. Smith, 76, of South New Berlin, passed away on May 29, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Dec. 10, 1935 in Boonville, the daughter of Dr. F.D. and Frances (Foote) Brown. Her childhood was spent in Hobart.
She was a graduate of South Kortright Central School and attended Hartwick College and Kingston School of Nursing. She retired from New York Central Mutual Insurance Company after 12 years as a medical review examiner.
Beverly enjoyed camping, traveling, knitting, crocheting, quilting, gardening, ..
Linda jones
Published on: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
GREENE – Linda J. Jones, 57, of Greene, passed away at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with multiple health complications.
She is survived by her mother, Beverly and Emmerich Bares; her husband and companion of 24 years, Cliff Jones; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jamie and Tom, Lisa and Kyle Andrews; step son, Brock Jones; five grandchildren, Jimmy, Abby, Tyler, Tucker and Greyson; brother, Robert Lewis; sister Cheryl Shaffer; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews including Dar and Lee Smith; special compa..
Norman Bush
Published on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
SMYRNA – Norman M. Bush, 76, of Smyrna, and a life long area resident, passed away Sunday morning, May 27, 2012, in the Community Memorial Hospital of Hamilton.
Norm was born in East Pharsalia on March 21, 1936 the seventh child of ten to Ervie and Hazel Hackett Bush. He had spent his entire life in the area and attended the Norwich schools.
In his early working career Norm had worked for the O&W Railroad. He later became a well known mechanic and worked for Norwich Implement (John Deere) for over 20 years and then for Victory Market..
Leland Swertfager
Published on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
LELAND SWERTFAGER
NORWICH – Leland Swertfager, 87, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday morning, May 23, 2012, at his home.
Leland was born Aug. 30, 1924 in Norwich, the son of John F. and Eva B. Frink Swertfager. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1943 graduate of the Norwich High School. Soon after his graduation he entered the United States Navy, serving his country from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. While serving his country he was a naval aviator and was a radio operator. Returning home in 1946, he..
James Price
Published on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
NORWICH – James Melford Price, 91, of Norwich, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, in the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center.
The son of Carl R. and Hazel Price, Jim was born in April of 1921 in Brice Prairie, LaCrosse County, WI. His school years were in the Oak Grove School in Brice Prairie through eighth grade, and he graduated from Holmen High School. Jim then attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison) where he earned his BS Degree in 1943 and his MS Degree with a major of Biochemistry in 1944. From 1944 through 1946, Jim served hi..
Gloria Collar
Published on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
NORWICH – Gloria J. Collar, 52, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Community Memorial Nursing Home in Hamilton. Service arrangements are pending and are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. A full obituary will be published when it becomes available...
Carol Wightman
Published on: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
NORWICH – Carol E. Wightman, a lifetime resident of Norwich passed away on May 23, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital Senior living Center after a courageous struggle with cancer.
She was born Aug. 24, 1937 to Henry and Elizabeth Wightman of Norwich.
Carol attended Norwich schools and graduated with the class of 1955. She spent the greater part of her life as a bank teller in Norwich, beginning her career at the Chenango County National Bank & Trust Co. of Norwich (also known as ‘The Upper Bank’) and retiring from GHS Federal ..
Floyd Flint
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2012
OXFORD – Floyd Flint, 86, of Oxford, passed away on May 22, 2012 at his home at the Route 220 SOIRA in Oxford.
Floyd will forever be remembered for his wonderful personality and the positive influence he had on those around him. He will also be remembered for his love of cows, his choice in cowboy hats, and his fondness for old Westerns. He will be deeply missed by his family at the Route 220 SOIRA, Norwich Day Habilitation Program, Chenango Regional Center, and the ARC Day Habilitation Program.
Family and friends are welcome to att..
Donna Scudder
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2012
OXFORD – Donna Shore Scudder, of Oxford, passed away on May 24, 2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
She was born on June 24, 1933 in Pompey, a daughter of the late Ivan and Harriet (Brenner) Craw.
She is survived by her children, Mary and Robert Chidester of Port Crane, Cinda and Bruce Hardy of Wolcott, Joy and Tim Lawrence of New Berlin, LaDonna Shore of Oxford, Heather and David Burton of Hamilton, Simon Shore and Kim Phillips of McDonough, Gary Scudder of Oxford, and Roy Scudder of Binghamton; her grandchildren, Randi ..
James Root
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2012
GREENE – James Russell “Jim” Root, 58, formerly of Oxford, passed away in his home in Greene with his family.
Jim was the ultimate teacher, both in his life and his death. He was a well respected teacher at Sidney High School, Professor at Oneonta State University, and baseball coach for over a decade. He was the most gracious partner to his loving fiancé, father to his children, brother to his siblings, and son to his parents.
He was predeceased by father, James Root; brother, Craig Root; and paternal and maternal grandparents..
Jeffrey Bickerton
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2012
SMYRNA – Jeffrey “Bredman” Bickerton, 52, of Smyrna, formerly from Park Ridge, N.J., went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2012.
He is survived by his sister, Alison Mindnich of Stowe, VT; his loving friends, Ma Blondie, Kathy, Casey, Franco, Cora, Billy, Liz, John and Lou; the Delsenango Fiddlers, Vinny, Ronnie, Dennis, Laurie, Scotty, Kerry, Keith, Ann Marie and Mick; and good friend Jim Chamberlain.
Jeffrey loved his animals and motorcycles. He will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey.
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Karen Gardner
Published on: Friday, May 25, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Mrs. Karen Gardner, age 68, of Jasper, GA, formerly of South New Berlin, passed away at her residence Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
She is survived by her husband; Robert Gardner, South New Berlin; two daughters and sons-in-law: Lynette & Chris Purves, Cumming, GA and Alicia & Wade Miles, Canton, GA; one step-brother and wife: Jeffrey & Amy Gardner, Oneonta; five grandchildren: Caitlin Miles, Emily Purves, Amethyst, Tiffany & Brandon Gardner.
A Memorial Service will be at her farm in Jasper, GA, on Sunday, su..
Gordon Ginther
Published on: Thursday, May 24, 2012
NORWICH – Gordon B. Ginther, 94, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Buffalo, on Dec. 18, 1917, Gordon was the son of Arthur J. and Helen M. (Bryce) Ginther. He graduated from Albion College in Michigan and took further studies at Michigan State University. In 1941, in Grand Ledge, MI, Gordon married Bethany L. Benjamin, who predeceased him in 2008. Gordon worked as a chemist for Upjohn Pharmaceuticals in Kalamazoo, MI, and for General Electric in both Pittsfield, MA and Schenectady. In 1953, ..
Paul Mcnulty
Published on: Thursday, May 24, 2012
EARLVILLE – Paul A. McNulty, 94, of West Main St., passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home.
He was born June 9, 1917 in Loretto, PA, one of nine children of Chrysostom “Oscar” and Alice Behe McNulty and received his education in Sherburne schools. Paul married Mabel Marie Tucker, who died in December 1966. He later married Joan Marie (Reiman) Close, who predeceased him on Oct. 12, 1996. Paul was a dairy farmer, and then worked in the building and grounds department at Sherburne-Earlville Central School until his retirement. Paul wa..
Grace Garofalo
Published on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
NORWICH – Grace Marie Garofalo, 94, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Grace was born in Norwich on Aug. 25, 1917, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Taranto Garofalo. She spent her entire life in Norwich and was educated in the Norwich schools. Grace had worked for the Norwich Knitting Mill as a trimmer for well over 40 years as well as a nurses aide at Chenango Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed her knitting and making many craft items for her family and friends.
Devoted to h..
Carolyn Drake
Published on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
SHERBURNE – Carolyn F. Drake, of East Street South, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at her home.
She was born in Polkville, a daughter of Daniel and Martha Petry Freed. She was a graduate of Norwich High School in 1952 and then Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. On June 18, 1954, Carolyn was married to John E. Drake in Poland, NY. He predeceased her on Oct. 19, 1983. Mrs. Drake worked in the Smyrna Post Office for several years, and also at the Sherburne-Earlville High School library until her retirement.
Carolyn was a member of ..
Gordon Ginther
Published on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
NORWICH – Gordon B. Ginther, 94, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. A full obituary will be published when it becomes available. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...
Richard Bush Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
HAMLET, N.C. – Richard Bush, Sr., 59, of Hamlet, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at FirstHealth Palliative Care in Pinehurst. He was born Aug. 18, 1952 in Poughkeepsie, a son of the late, Edward and Josephine Lewis Bush. Richard served his country in the United States Army, and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He worked as a correctional officer with Camp Pharsalia for many years until his retirement. Richard enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting in his spare time. Services for Richard will be conducted privately.
Surviving are his wife of 21 years,..
Grace Garofalo
Published on: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
NORWICH – Grace Marie Garofalo, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Grace will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph A. Bove, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
A complete obituary for Grace will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Charles Fritschler
Published on: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
NORWICH – Charles Henry Fritschler, 86, died at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City on Friday, May 18, 2012, with his loving family at his side.
Charles was born June 24, 1925, in Schenectady, the son of Charles Edward and Mary Kieft Fritschler. After graduating from Draper High School and Albany Business College, he was accepted into General Electric’s Executive Training Program, followed by a 20-year career at GE’s Turbine Department. In 1966, Charles and family moved to Norwich, where he was employed by GLA and Norwich Phar..
Maureen Wahlberg
Published on: Monday, May 21, 2012
NORWICH – Maureen E. Wahlberg, 63, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2012, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Maureen was born in Norwich on Oct. 6, 1948, the daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth McNeil Merritt. She grew up in Norwich and was a 1966 graduate of the Norwich High School. On Sept. 1, 1969 in St. Paul’s Church, she married Eric Wahlberg, who survives. In 1972 she began a long career with NYSEG working as a customer service representative for over 30 years, retiring in 2005. Maureen h..
David Coleman
Published on: Monday, May 21, 2012
SMITHVILLE – Col. David W. Coleman lost his battle with cancer after a long courageous fight on May 19, 2012 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City.
He is survived by his loving, devoted, caring, best friend and wife of 24 years, Barbara (Henninge) Coleman; his sons, Scott Coleman of Neptune, N.J. and Todd and Maricar Coleman of Rockaway, N.J.; his step son, Stephen and Amy Miller of Greene; his brother, Stanley and Vanessa Coleman of Smithville Flats; his sister, Linda Coleman of Marathon; his grandchildren, who were the apple of his eye, J..
Amy Pole
Published on: Monday, May 21, 2012
DeWITT – Amy Brillinger Pole, 34, of DeWitt, and formerly of Norwich, passed away on Thursday after a valiant fight to defeat brain cancer. Although the cancer took her body, Amy’s beauty, grace, and courage remained to the end, and she is an inspiration to all who knew her.
Amy was born on Feb. 18, 1978 in Norwich to Joseph and Kathleen (Loughren) Brillinger. Amy graduated from Norwich High School in 1996. During her elementary and high school years, Amy studied jazz, tap, and ballet extensively at the Bernie Windsor, Donna Decker a..
Maureen Wahlberg
Published on: Friday, May 18, 2012
NORWICH – Maureen Wahlberg, 63, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Maureen will be held on Wednesday, May 23, at 10 a.m. from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph A. Bove, pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 22, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
A complete obituary for Maureen will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun...
Amy Pole
Published on: Friday, May 18, 2012
NORWICH – Amy E. Brillinger Pole, 34, of DeWitt, formerly of Norwich, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Survivors: her husband, Kevin; her son Jack; her parents Joseph and Kathleen Brillinger of Norwich; a brother, David and sister, Lindsay; and her in-laws, Alan and Maryalice Pole of Manlius.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt. Friends and family may call from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday at the chu..
Hayden Bush
Published on: Friday, May 18, 2012
NORWICH – Hayden Bush, 66, a Norwich resident since 2001 and a long-time resident of the Preston and East Pharsalia areas, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A son of Clyde and Mildred Pike Bush, Hayden was born in Greene in March of 1946. Though he grew up in Preston and East Pharsalia, he attended the Norwich schools. Following his school years, he worked for a time for the Norwich Knitting Mill and its successor, Champion Products, and was also employed by the Raymond Corporation of Greene as a w..
Eric Peptis
Published on: Friday, May 18, 2012
NORWICH – Eric J. Peptis, “Eeker,” 32, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his home.
Born in Hamilton in August of 1979, Eeker was the son of James Peptis and Atha “Sue “ Campbell. He was a 1997 graduate of the Norwich High School, and worked in the telecommunications field for Telecom Systems Solutions in Sidney. A very outgoing and energetic person, Eeker enjoyed a wide circle of friends and had a ready smile.
Eeker is survived by his mom and dad, Atha “Sue” and Darrell Lawson of Norwich; by ..
Marilyn Travis
Published on: Thursday, May 17, 2012
NORWICH – Marilyn Keyes Travis, a former resident of Norwich, passed away, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at her home in New Canaan, Conn. She was 84.
Born Jan. 18, 1928 in Owego, New York, she was the daughter of the late H. Lynn and Martha Dailey Keyes. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Travis, and her sister, Beverly Heinritz. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Lynne Burns and her husband Christopher of Bluffton, S.C.; son, James Travis and Ellen Bobka of Armonk, New York; son John Travis and Barbara Punzi of Stamford, Co..
Clarence Slater
Published on: Thursday, May 17, 2012
OXFORD – Clarence “Sonny” Slater, 71, of Oxford, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, surrounded by his family.
Sonny was born in Norwich on March 29, 1941, the son of Clarence Slater and Bernice Angle Slater Franklin. He attended school in Plymouth and Norwich. In November of 1960, in Oxford, he married Laura Wakefield. Sonny worked at Oxford Feed & Fuel for seven years before starting work at NYSDOT in August of 1965, until his retirement in July, 1999.
Sonny was a devoted famil..
Ralph Purdy Jr.
Published on: Thursday, May 17, 2012
HAMILTON – Ralph B. “Bill” Purdy Jr, 86, of Pine St., passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Memorial services will be held at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Interment with military honors will be in the Madison Village Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service.
Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice; or to the NYS Veterans Home..
Michael Karoll
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
SHERBURNE – Michael J. Karoll, 36, of Mordas Rd., passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born Sept. 20, 1975 in Nassau County, LI, a son of John A., Sr. and Eileen Clarke Karoll and received his education in local schools. Michael was a life long resident of Lindenhurst, LI before moving to Sherburne in 2003.
Surviving are his father and step-mother, John and Marie Karoll of Sherburne; brothers and sisters, Colleen and Oscar Bisciotta of Lindenhurst; John Karoll, Jr., Michelle Karoll, Danielle and Dominic..
Levo Kocher
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
SHERBURNE – Levo G. Kocher, 80, of Sherburne passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012 at his home in Sherburne.
Levo was born on June 10, 1931 in Shavertown, Pa., the son of Eckley and Bertha Rosengrant Kocher. He grew up in the Kingston, Pa. area and was a 1949 graduate of the Kingston High School. In 1953 he entered the United States Army, serving his country in the Military Police until his honorable discharge in 1955. While serving his country Levo was the recipient of several medals including the National Defense Medal, the UN S..
John Homovich
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
NORWICH – John L. Homovich, 86, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012, at his home.
John was born in Corbett on June 25, 1925 the son of George and Helen Humn Homovich Sr. He spent his early years in the Downsville area where he attended the local school. John later moved to the Guilford area and on June 9, 1945 married Thelma Shapley, who passed away May 3, 2010. In his early working years he worked as a farmer on his own farm in South Oxford and was also a stone cutter and mason. John was best known as a truck driver..
Donald Price
Published on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
EARLVILLE/WEST WINFIELD – Donald G. Price, 40, passed away peacefully, lovingly attended by angels in Norwich, on May 12, 2012 after a year-long battle with brain cancer.
He was born Aug. 28, 1971 in Herkimer, a son of George and Marjorie Doremus Price and was a graduate of Mount Markham High School. He was a mechanical maintenance engineer at Golden Artist Colors Inc. in Columbus.
Donald is survived by family and friends in both the Mohawk and Chenango Valleys, including his beloved children, Kaitlyn Billings, Mariah and Calvin Price..
Elizabeth Fagan
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
EARLVILLE – Elizabeth A. Fagan, 87, of South Main St., passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Hamilton.
She was born Feb. 9, 1924 in Corning, a daughter of Thomas and Winifred Ryan Rosettie. Elizabeth was a graduate of Corning High School, received her BA in English from Ursline College in Cleveland, OH, and her MA in Education from C.W. Post on Long Island. On Jan. 31, 1948, Elizabeth married Hewlett T. “Red” Fagan in Corning. Following their marriage, they lived in Bath, Hudson F..
Elsie Brennan
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
HAMILTON – Elsie Lawrence Brennan, 90, loving mother and long time resident of Madison Lane, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Norwich.
She was born Nov. 7, 1921 in Brooklyn, a daughter of Helmar and Cornelia Olson Lawrence, and received her education in local schools. Elsie married Francis J. Brennan in New York City in 1939. He predeceased her on July 22, 1986. A resident of East Hamilton from 1950 until moving to Madison Lane, Elsie had worked at Vantine Studios in Hamilton in the 1950s and..
Hayden Bush
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
ORWICH – Hayden Bush, 66, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Hayden are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Eric Peptis
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
NORWICH – Eric J. (Eeker) Peptis, 32, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his home.
A celebration of Eeker’s life will be held on Monday, May 21, at 6 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m.
A complete obituary for Eeker will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
John Homovich
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
NORWICH – John L. Homovich, 86, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012, at his home.
Private services for John will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in the Sylvan Lawn Cemetry of Greene.
A complete obituary for John will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Levo Kocher
Published on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
SHERBURNE – Levo G. Kocher, 80, of Sherburne, passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012, at his home.
Graveside services with military rites for Levo will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from the Mt. Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Brian Conover, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Norwich, will officiate.
A complete obituary for Levo will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Gilbert Pedersen Jr.
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2012
NORWICH – Gilbert N. Pedersen Jr., 69, of The Villages, Fla., and formerly of Norwich, entered through the gates of Heaven on Monday, April 30, 2012 at his home in The Villages, Fla. in the arms of his loving wife Michele.
Gil was born Jan. 28, 1943 in South Ozone Park, the son of Helen and the late Gilbert Pedersen Sr. Gil grew up in Holbrook. During his youth, he was an altar boy for his church; he was a member of the Boy Scouts, the LI Air Cadets and was a volunteer fireman. He and his children moved to Norwich in 1973 where he owned an..
Henry Hovick
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2012
NORWICH – Henry D. Hovick, 91, formerly of Norwich and Burlington, died peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford.
He was born Aug. 12, 1920 in Alversund, Norway, the son of Hans Kundtson and Hannah Katrina (Ekeland) Hovick. He married Margaret Nell Riggle on July 8, 1944 in Bulgar, Pa.
Henry served in the United States Air Force and was a World War II Veteran. He then continued to serve our country in the Army National Guard. Henry retired from Otsego Electric where he had been employed as a lineman for ..
Dwight Drake
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2012
COLUMBUS – Dwight Cullen Drake, 91, Columbus, passed away on May 5, 2012 at his home.
Dwight was born on July 9, 1920 in Fostoria, OH the son of Earnest & Cora (Cullen) Drake. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1938 and later joined and served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He was also employed as a Machinist at Techumseh Products Co in Tecumseh, MI.
On July 17, 1948 he married his loving wife, Lucille R. Drake, who survives him.
Dwight is also survived by his daughter; Suzanne King and her husband Richard Andrews ..
Clifford Wade
Published on: Monday, May 14, 2012
CLIFFORD WADE
GUILFORD – Clifford Emerson “Red” Wade passed away at the age of “going on 83” on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in DeLand, Florida.
Cliff was born on May 21, 1929 in the Bainbridge Hospital (now the NBT parking lot) to S. Margaret and Eddy Edson Wade. Cliff is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty L. Wade and his sisters Donna Wakeman and Linda Clark. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Milton D. Wade.
Cliff is also survived by daughter Debbie & Ron Tatar of South Wales, New York with grandchildren: ..
Roberta Edna Jackson
Published on: Friday, May 11, 2012
NORWICH – Roberta Edna Jackson, 87, of Norwich, formerly of Greene, passed away February 29, 2012. She will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene. Rev. Jay Zaremba will officiate the graveside committal service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church, South Chenango Street, Greene, NY, 13778; or to your local emergency squad. Arrangements are in the care of Kennedy Funeral Home, 21 North Chenango Street, Greene...
Henry D. Hovick
Published on: Friday, May 11, 2012
NORWICH – Henry D. Hovick, 91, formerly of Norwich and Burlington, died peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford.
He was born August 12, 1920 in Alversund, Norway, the son of Hans Kundtson and Hannah Katrina (Ekeland) Hovick. He married Margaret Nell Riggle on July 8, 1944 in Bulgar, PA.
Henry served in the United States Air Force and was a WWII Veteran. He then continued to serve our country in the Army National Guard. Henry retired from Otsego Electric where he had been employed as a lineman for 25 years.
H..
Robert Nowack
Published on: Thursday, May 10, 2012
EARLVILLE – Robert “Bob” Nowack of Earlville, passed away quickly and painlessly on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 after battling the after-effects of a heart attack that occurred nearly a year before. He was 75.
Bob was an avid flyfisherman who would spend hours crafting fly masterpieces on his custom-built fly tying bench, and then eagerly await the opening of trout season in April. He loved every aspect of the outdoors, and he was also a master storyteller who enjoyed spinning yarns, operating under creative liberties to evolve the story..
Hazel Laczak
Published on: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
GREENE – Hazel M. Laczak, 87, Greene, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...
Charles Kerr
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2012
NEW HARTFORD – Mr. Charles A. Kerr, 73, of New Hartford, entered into rest on Thursday, May 3, 2012 with his family by his side at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.
He was born in Sauquoit, the son of the late Harry and Irene French Kerr and was educated in local schools.
Charles enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and received the rank of 2nd class airman. On July 9, 1960, he married the former Daisy Force, a blessed commitment of 52 years. He was employed with Agway as a serviceman, retiring after 33 years of dedicated service.
He wil..
Charles Cummings Jr.
Published on: Monday, May 7, 2012
NORWICH – Charles (Bud) Cummings Jr., 78, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Bud was born in Walton in March of 1934 the son of Charles and Cora Jennings Lamphere Cummings Sr. He attended school in Unadilla and as a young man worked on his sisters farm in Maryland, NY. In June of 1951 Bud entered the United States Air Force serving his country until his honorable discharge in June of 1955. Upon leaving the military he moved to the state of Maryland where he began..
Thomas Mirabito Sr.
Published on: Friday, May 4, 2012
SIDNEY – Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr., 93, longtime resident of Sidney, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 2, 2012 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.
Tom was born in Norwich on Jan. 17, 1919, one of four sons of Vincenzo (James) and Rosa (La Greca) Mirabito. Tom graduated from Norwich High School in 1938, and was a member of the 1937 Norwich High School Football Team that was undefeated, untied and unscored upon. He was also an avid tennis player throughout his life. He attended Alfred Agricultural & Techn..
Leslie Kozlowski
Published on: Friday, May 4, 2012
OXFORD – Leslie H. Davis Kozlowski, 51, of Palmetto, Fla., formerly of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2012.
She was born Aug. 31, 1960. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Vize of Oxford; her long time companion, Boyd Randolph of Palmetto, Fla.; son, Robert Schwager of Orlando, Fla.; brother, James Davis of Oxford; sisters, Nina Nesbitt of Bradenton, Fla.; Shelly Coffey and Laura Cosens, both of Tennessee. Leslie was predeceased by her father, James E. Davis in 1985.
Leslie graduated from Oxford Academy and Centr..
Robert Nourse
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2012
EARLVILLE – Robert S. Nourse, 82, of South Hamilton Rd., passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Iroquois Nursing Home, Jamesville.
He was born March 13, 1930 in Erieville, the youngest of thirteen children of Rush Orlow and Mildred Hitchcock Nourse, and received his education in Cazenovia Schools. On Feb. 26, 1956, Robert married Sherry Clark in New Woodstock. They made their home in Erieville from 1956 until moving to Earlville in 1987. Sherry predeceased him on June 28, 1994. Bob was a dairy farmer in Erieville for a number of years. He a..
Charles Cummings Jr.
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2012
NORWICH – Charles (Bud) Cummings Jr., 78, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services for Bud will be held at noon on Thursday, May 10, from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on May 10 until the time of the service at noon.
A complete obituary for Bud will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun...
Thomas Mirabito Sr.
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2012
SIDNEY – Thomas Mirabito Sr., a longtime resident of Sidney, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 2, 2012 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.
Funeral services are pending with C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow’s edition of The Evening Sun. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney...
Morris Barnes
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2012
McDONOUGH – Morris Sherman Barnes, 89, of Muskegon, Mich., passed on Friday, April 27, 2012.
Morris was born March 28, 1923, in McDonough, the son of Harold and Elma Sherman Barnes. He graduated from Norwich High School, class of 1941 and was captain of the 1941 Norwich football team. He married Marjorie F. Wolfe in Norfolk, Va. in 1945 and moved to Muskegon in 1946. He graduated from Muskegon Business College 1951. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II in the Mediterranean.
Morris is survived by his wife, Marjorie of ..
Naomi Ludlam
Published on: Thursday, May 3, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Naomi C. Ludlam, 91, formerly of South New Berlin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, April 30, 2012 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
Born in Fergusonville on Nov. 24, 1920, Naomi was the daughter of William and Naomi (Adams) Kellum. She was dedicated to her work and kept house for a number of families in the Norwich area. Naomi loved working in her flower gardens and mowing lawn with her John Deere. She was a great cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her friends and family. The love..
Barbara Walling
Published on: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
GREENE – Barbara Anne Walling, 76, of Greene, passed away on May 1, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born on Oct. 14, 1935 a daughter of the late Alfred Alonzo and Ethel (Marks) White. On Dec. 12, 1953 in Norwich she married Llewellyn Walling, who survives.
Besides her husband, Llewellyn of Greene, she is survived by her children, David Walling of Greene, Daniel and April Walling of Waverly, Dennis Walling of Johnson City and Donna and Daniel Schalk of Greene; her grandchildren, Nate Halsteter and Kevin Halsteter ..
Leslie Kozlowski
Published on: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
OXFORD – Leslie Davis Kozlowski, 51, of Palmetto, Fla., formerly of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2012.
Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. with the funeral service held immediately following. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Gilbert Pedersen
Published on: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
NORWICH – Gilbert Pedersen, 69, of The Villages, Fla. and formerly of Norwich, passed away April 30, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be published in The Evening Sun at a later date...
Herbert Phillips
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Herbert L. (Bert) Phillips, 62, of South Otselic, died Thursday, April 26, 2012, in the University Hospital, Syracuse.
Bert was born in Watertown on Oct. 12, 1949, the son of the late H. Dyer and Hilda Chase Phillips. He graduated from Carthage Central School in 1967, attended Hartwick College and graduated from Tompkins Cortland Community College in 1983. Bert worked at Sherburne Metal Products in Sherburne and Marietta in Cortland at different points in his life. Bert was an accomplished pianist as a child, and ..
Richard Barnes
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
NORWICH – Richard T. Barnes, 60, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, April 29, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Richard was born on March 18, 1952 in Norwich, the son of Richard W. and Betty A. Humphrey Barnes. Soon after his graduation from the Norwich High School, he gained employment with Victory Markets as a computer operator. He subsequently went to work in the early 1990s for the New York Central Mutual Ins. Co. where he continued to work in the computer field.
A quiet individual, Richard enjo..
William Excell
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
EARLVILLE – William D. “Bill” Excell, 70, lifelong resident of Earlville, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home.
He was born Aug. 26, 1941 in Norwich and received his early education in local schools. On July 16, 1988, he married Rebecca M. Costantini in Smyrna. Bill dedicated his life to the many aspects of law enforcement. Toward that goal he attended the NYS Municipal Police Training Academy in Albany for the Basic Course for Police Officers in 1965; the Intermediate Course for Police Officers in 1968; the Police Supervisio..
Doris Smith
Published on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
SHERBURNE – Doris I. Smith, 89, of Foote Hill Rd., passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the First United Methodist Church, Chapel St., Sherburne, followed by interment in West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne.
Friends are invited to call at the church on Thursday from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 556, Sherburne, NY 13460.
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