Elma Bida
Published on: Friday, May 31, 2013
A private memorial service and burial were held on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Chapel at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Norwich, New York, for Elma M. Bida, longtime resident of Chenango Lake, who passed away on February 26, 2013.
Elma was the daughter of Henry and Ella Frances (Bessinger) Murphy and was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, on October 26, 1918.
Elma spent many years in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she met her husband, John Bida. They were married in Rochester, New York, on August 17, 1946. Elma owned and operated her own beau..
Kenneth Marvin Jr.
Published on: Friday, May 31, 2013
Kenneth E. Marvin Jr., 50, formerly of McDonough, NY passed away on May 28, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. He was born on October 1, 1962 in Norwich a son of Kenneth and Carolyn (Webb) Marvin, Sr.
He is survived by his parents; his daughter Kristin Marvin; sister, Maureen Sayles; brothers Stephen Marvin and Scott Marvin.
He graduated from Oxford Academy and Central High School in 1980, and proudly served in the United States Army and the Army National Guard. He had worked at Portfolios Caf..
Theda Lamb
Published on: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
APULIA STATION – Theda H. Lamb, 96, formerly of Apulia Station and the Chenango Valley Home passed away April 18 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. The widow of Amos Lamb, she was a member and organist at the Apulia United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Connie (Lewis) Manwarren of South Plymouth, NY; her son, Richard (Amy) Stearns of Naperville, Ill.; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on June 1 in the Hartwell Funeral Home, 461 Route 281, Tully. ..
Lillian Ives
Published on: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
BAINBRIDGE – Sarah Lillian Ives, 95, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she has resided for the last year. She was born on June 30, 1917, daughter of the late William and Winefred (Russell) Neale in Deposit, NY. Lillian graduated from Deposit High School and in 1940 received her Associates Degree in Food Management from Delhi Tech. On April 2, 1946, Lillian was married to Clarence H. Ives in Stilesville. He predeceased her in 1964. In 1965, Lillian began working f..
Frederick Maxson
Published on: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
SHERBURNE – Frederick D. Maxson, 72, of Sherburne, formerly of New Berlin, NY passed away on May 24, 2013 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.
Fred was born on November 26, 1940 in New Berlin, NY the son of Arnold and Sarah (Larrabee) Maxson. His childhood was spent in the New Berlin and Leonardsville areas. On October 27, 1962 he married Evelyn Tyler, who survives him. He was the owner and operator of Maxson Sanitation for 30 years.
Fred is survived by his daughters, Robin Wright of Norwich, NY; Daniel and Judy Rogers of Smyrna, NY; ..
Gayle Mirabito
Published on: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
NORWICH – Gayle June (Petley) Mirabito, 75, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in 1938 in Harcourt, New Brunswick, Canada, Gayle was the oldest daughter of Earl V. and Susan (Morris) Petley. Her family moved to Fitchburg, MA in 1952 and in 1956, Gayle graduated from Fitchburg High School. In 1959, while living in Germany, Gayle met her husband of 49 years, Salvatore J. Mirabito, who survives. They were married in 1964 and moved to Ithaca, NY. While living in Ithaca, Gayle managed a Fanny..
Claire Bernardo
Published on: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
WHITING – Claire D. (nee Duffy) Bernardo, 91, of Whiting, NJ, formerly Cliffside Park, NJ, on Monday, May 20, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frank Bernardo (2001). Loving aunt of Joseph Loftus Jr. and his wife Johneen of Norwich, NY; James Loftus of NJ; and James Duffy of NJ. Claire was pre-deceased by her parents Tillie and James Duffy, and her sister Audrey Loftus, and her brother James Duffy. Claire was a former Deacon of the Consistory and former Treasurer of the Bergen Boulevard Reformed Church in Ridgefield, NJ. Claire was a proud U.S. ..
Raymond Schmidt
Published on: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
OXFORD – Raymond J. Schmidt, 83, formerly of Oxford, NY, peacefully passed away in his current home in North Port, FL on May 18, 2013. Ray was born on September 19, 1929 in College Point, NY where he grew up the youngest of nine siblings, all of whom predeceased him.
On April 24, 1951, Ray married Theresa F. Laljer, who predeceased him on February 24, 1999. Ray is survived by their six children; Lynne and Bill Roys, Kathy and Mike Eldred, Rick and Linda Schmidt, Bruce and Paula Schmidt, Denise and David Cluff, and Vincent and Lynda Schmidt..
Ronald Sayles
Published on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Ronald P. Sayles Jr., 75, of South Plymouth, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, in the Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse.
Ron was born in Norwich on Jan. 30, 1938 the son of Ronald P. and Jessie Whaley Sayles Sr. He was a graduate of the Oxford school and served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1960. On Oct. 26, 1962 he married Gladys Bartholomew Sayles who survives. Ron had been employed for 38 years as a machinist for Pall Trinity Micro (PTM) of Cortland from which he re..
Margaret Thomas
Published on: Monday, May 20, 2013
GREENE – Margaret E. (Peg) Thomas, 85, of Greene, passed away on May 15, 2013 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City. She was born on January 19, 1928 in Greene a daughter of the late J. Harry and Ellen (Ackerman) Elliot.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Clifford Thomas of Greene; her children, Dale and Jean Thomas of Chittenango, Richard and Deborah Thomas of Greene and Mary Thomas and her companion, Dennis Edwards of Whitney Point; her sister, Virginia Besemer of Spokane, WA; her grandchildren, Bruce, Brian, Bridget, Brenda, Brad, Ji..
Randy Maclaury
Published on: Monday, May 20, 2013
NORWICH – Randy L. MacLaury, age 57, of Wood Road, Freeville, NY passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Hospicare Residence after a nine month illness. Randy was born Feb. 12, 1956 in Norwich, NY, a son of the late Julian and Della Shepard MacLaury. A former resident of Cincinnatus, NY, Randy has been an area resident for 20 years and was employed at the Cornell University Vegetable Crop Farm in Freeville as a Field Technician. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, watching wrestling and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include..
Ruth Lindenthaler
Published on: Friday, May 17, 2013
Ruth Lindenthaler, 74, of Oxford, NY, passed away on May 15, 2013 at Bridgewater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Binghamton. She was born on July 18, 1938 in Bridgewater, NY, the daughter of Olive L. Twitchell and Harold E. Helmuth. In 1956 she married William L. Hafelin who predeceased her in 1968. In 1969 she married Carl E. Lindenthaler, her devoted loving husband of 44 years.
Ruth retired from Simmonds Precision (Unison) in 1997 after 24 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a sincere love for her family and ..
Geraldine Bailey
Published on: Thursday, May 16, 2013
NORWICH – Geraldine Bailey, 79, of Norwich and formerly of the South New Berlin and Gilbertsville areas, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center of Norwich.
Geraldine’s family, faith and church sustained her throughout her life. She was born Dec. 13, 1933 in Norwich where she was raised and attended the Norwich schools. At the age of 19 she went to work for the Norwich Knitting Mill where she worked for more than 30 years until her retirement. After the passing of her husband, Louis, she moved back to Norwi..
Stuart Jones
Published on: Thursday, May 16, 2013
NORWICH – Stuart Van Scoten “Doc” Jones, died peacefully in Port Richey, FL on May 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandchild Christopher.
Stuart was born to Orrin Pritchard “OP” Jones and Ruth Hilts Jones in Norwich, NY on July 31, 1920. He served proudly as a member of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.
He graduated from Cornell University Veterinary College in 1950 and practiced veterinary medicine in Norwich and Liberty, NY until his retirement in 1983.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine, of..
Geraldine Bailey
Published on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NORWICH – Geraldine Bailey, 79, of Norwich and formerly of the South New Berlin and Gilbertsville areas, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center of Norwich.
Geraldine’s family, faith and church sustained her throughout her life. She was born Dec. 13, 1933 in Norwich where she was raised and attended the Norwich schools. At the age of 19, she went to work for the Norwich Knitting Mill where she worked for more than 30 years until her retirement. After the passing of her husband, Louis, she moved back to Norw..
Frederick Biermann
Published on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NORWICH – Frederick E. Biermann, 87, of Hallstead, PA entered into rest on April 29, 2013. He is the son of the late Frederick and Kathe' Biermann. He is predeceased by a son, John F. Biermann, and a sister, Betty Zahner.
Fred is survived by two children, Katherine Elizabeth Biermann, Portland, ME and Lisa (Brian) Kowalewski, Great Bend, PA; Daughter-in-law, Debra (Ron) Roeder; two nephews, Fred (Rosie) Zahner and Billy Zahner; ten grandchildren, Chad (Stacy) Biermann, Jereme Biermann, Eric Biermann, Carrie Biermann, Erin (Travis) Weller, Ka..
Regina Demellier
Published on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NORWICH – Regina “Jean” DeMellier passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2013 with her family at her side.
Jean was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on October 26, 1916, the daughter of William and Leila Farrell. On October 28, 1938, she married Lawrence DeMellier Sr. in Wilkes-Barre.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; sister, Marion Patner; and brother, William Farrell. Surviving are sons Lawrence Jr. (Linda) of Pittsburgh, Mark (Mary Ann) of Norwich, grandchildren Heather D’Amico (Jason) and Lawrence DeMellier III of Pittsburg..
Gordon Houck
Published on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NORWICH – Gordon Douglas Houck, 67, passed away suddenly but peacefully in Bedford Hospital, Bedford, England with his loving wife beside him.
Gordon, a retired postal worker and decorated Vietnam veteran, was born in Norwich, NY and lived for many years in Sanford and Debary, FL. He moved to Riseley, England in 2006 where he found the love and pleasure of family and home.
Gordon was a loving husband and best friend to Karen, devoted ‘Pops’ to Amy and father to Eric and Chad, caring step-father to Matthew and Andrew, ‘Papa’ to Shelb..
Stuart Jones
Published on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
NORWICH – Stuart Van Scoten “Doc” Jones, died peacefully in Port Richey, FL on May 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandchild Christopher.
Stuart was born to Orrin Pritchard “OP” Jones and ruth Hilts Jones in Norwich, NY on July 31, 1920. He served proudly as a member of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.
He graduated from Cornell University Veterinary College in 1950 and practiced veterinary medicine in Norwich and Liberty, NY until his retirement in 1983.
He is survived by his wife Catherine of 6..
Robert Conway
Published on: Monday, May 13, 2013
UNADILLA – Robert Carl Conway, 86, of Unadilla, passed away in Palm Coast, FL on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
He was born September 16, 1926, the son of the late Carl and Maude (Jones) Conway in Norwich, NY.
Robert graduated from Norwich High School and served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII.
Robert married Theda Werlau on December 31, 1949 in New Berlin. She predeceased him on March 31, 2011.
Bob retired from the United States Postal Service, was the former Pastor of the Unadilla Friends Church and served as the Una..
Daisy Distler
Published on: Monday, May 13, 2013
PITTSFIELD – Daisy H. Distler, 85, of Pittsfield, NY, passed away on May 9, 2013 in Cooperstown, NY. She was born on March 14, 1928 in Hopelawn, New Jersey, daughter of Magnus and Mildred Wiberg Hansen. She married Steven Distler, who pre-deceased her in 1984.
Daisy is survived by her sister, Elinor Homann of Columbus, NY. She is also survived by her children: Patricia Rill of Mesa, AZ, Richard and Suzanne Andrews of Columbus, NY, Karen and Parley Pratt of Mesa, AZ, Michael and Rita Andrews of West Oneonta, NY, Deborah Andrews of Virginia Be..
William Mceligot
Published on: Friday, May 10, 2013
EARLVILLE – William J. McEligot, 88, of Abbott Ave., passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
Born January 27, 1925 in Sherburne, he was a son of Patrick J. and Ida Foote McEligot and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On March 17, 1950, he married Helen L. Baker in Earlville. She predeceased him on December 30, 2003. Bill had worked at Colgate University in Hamilton for 30 years. He had also worked at Vernon Downs for 30 years and following his retirement was the caretaker for the Pratt Newton Home in S..
Myrtle Barrett
Published on: Friday, May 10, 2013
NORWICH – Myrtle M. Barrett, 95, of 24 Canasawacta Street, died April 13, 2013.
Born in Ellisburg, NY, to a family of twelve children, Myrtle married Ernest L. Barrett on Oct. 1, 1938. They moved to Norwich in 1951. Ernest passed away May 12, 1991.
After retiring from 26 years at GLA, Myrtle and Ernest enjoyed many years of camping and traveling to different countries. Her greatest love was of her family, and her flowers.
Myrtle is survived by her son, Lyman, and wife Judi, of Port Crane; sisters Flora and Harris Sheldon, Bellville; Lucia ..
John Palen
Published on: Friday, May 10, 2013
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – John P. “Jack” Palen, 62, of South Plymouth, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse.
Jack was born in Kingston, NY on June 21, 1950 the son of John and Rebecca Lewis Palen. He grew up in Kingston and following his education entered the United States Marine Corp where he served his country during the Vietnam War. Over the years, Jack has made his home in various parts of the country but returned to the Norwich area in 2003. While living in Norwich he had worked as a cashier at TOPS and ..
Carl Berry
Published on: Friday, May 10, 2013
NORWICH – Carl L. Berry was born June 3, 1923, in the Town of Norwich, NY, a son of Charles and Lucy Berry. He passed away on Jan. 13, 2013.
Mr. Berry was a World War II veteran and served overseas in the Western Pacific Theatre of Operations, Southern Philippines, receiving several citations. Upon discharge from the service, he married June Mildred Mathers of Norwich, on Feb. 22, 1947 and, for the past 30 years, was employed by the U. S. Government, Defense Logistics Agency.
Mr. Berry was a member of the United Methodist Church and, for a ..
Frances Rockwell
Published on: Friday, May 10, 2013
NORWICH – Frances H. “Fran” Rockwell, 62, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
Fran was born in Long Island City on April 4, 1951 the daughter of Charles and Virginia Jandro Happel. She was a graduate of the Pine Bush High School and was a longtime resident of Orange County.
Fran has made her home in the Oxford-Norwich area since 1995 and was very active in charity work. She was an excellent quilter and enjoyed her knitting and crocheting. Over the years, Fran has made man..
William Barden
Published on: Monday, May 6, 2013
GREENE – On May 2, 2013, we lost “One of the Good Ones.” William Joseph Barden, 92, joined his wife and his angel, Rita, who predeceased him in 2007 after a 59-year love affair.
Bill was also predeceased by his daughter, Mary Louise Barden, and his sons, Stephen Michael Barden and Sean Patrick Barden, and 18 siblings and half-siblings. He is survived by one sister, Eleanor Szuba, Minnesota.
Bill is also survived by his children Richard and Kathleen Barden, Greene; Margaret and Christopher Daubin, Colorado; Martin and Karen Barden, Can..
Vernon Bonacci
Published on: Monday, May 6, 2013
NORWICH – Vernon T. Bonacci, 64, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his residence.
Born August 17, 1948, in Utica, Vern was the son of Frank Bonacci and Frances (Arria) Kepner. His mother, Frances, survives. On October 1, 1982, Vern married his wife of 30 years, Pamela (Ramsey) Bonacci, who also survives.
Vern worked for a time as a trackman for Conrail and as a teacher’s aide for DCMO BOCES. He served BOCES for 18 years, and took great pride in his role at the Eaton Center in Norwich helping guide high school ..
Matilda Bullock
Published on: Monday, May 6, 2013
NORWICH – Matilda J. “Tilly” Bullock, 95, a lifelong Norwich resident, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, in the Finger Lakes Center for Living of Auburn where she has made her home for the past several years. She had moved to the Auburn area in 2002 to be closer to her family.
Tilly was born in Auburn on Sept. 18, 1917 the daughter of Willard and Julia Lehand Adams. She moved as an infant with her family to the Norwich area where she grew up and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. On Nov. 19, 1937 at St. Paul’s Rectory she marr..
Helen Gramstad
Published on: Monday, May 6, 2013
NORWICH – Helen Gramstad, 86, a lifelong Norwich area resident, passed away Saturday morning, May 4, 2013 in the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center of Norwich.
Helen was born in Norwich on Aug. 12, 1926 the daughter of Leslie and Frances Howard Eggleston. She was educated in the Norwich and South New Berlin schools from which she graduated. On March 13, 1949 she married Harry Gramstad who passed away Sept. 9, 1978. Over the years, Helen had worked the Woolworth’s Dept. Store and Fishman’s.
Helen was not a person to sit idle and enjoyed he..
Melvin Stowell
Published on: Monday, May 6, 2013
NORWICH – Melvin C. Stowell, 71, of Norwich, formerly of Sherburne, returned to his mother on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born March 8, 1942 in the Town of Vernon, a son of Lawrence and Mary Chase Stowell, and was raised in Madison where he received his education. A Sherburne resident most of his adult life, Melvin had a variety of occupations. He had been a pinsetter at the Sherburne Bowling Alley; a clerk/baker at Doyle’s Bakery; and caretaker of West Hill Cemetery. He also worked at I.L. ..
Stephen Drake
Published on: Friday, May 3, 2013
OXFORD – Stephen J. Drake, 62, formerly of Oxford, passed away April 26, 2013 at his home in Meherrin, VA, after a five year battle with cancer.
He is predeceased by his brother, Thomas R. Drake, of Oxford; and his father, Thomas C. Drake, also of Oxford.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynda Smith-Drake, of Meherrin; his son, Jason M. Drake and wife Lindsay Drake, of Norwich; his stepson, Matthew Ingraham, of Meherrin; his mother, Dorothy Hickox and husband Slim, of Norwich; his brother, Richard Drake and wife Diane, of Oxford; fiv..
Clifford Frink
Published on: Friday, May 3, 2013
HAMILTON – Clifford “Skip” H. Frink, 81, of Craine Lake Road in Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
He was born January 5, 1932 in Norwich, NY. A graduate of Norwich High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Cliff married Joyce Margaret Izard, of Earlville, on July 21, 1956. They were together for 56 years until his passing.
Over his many years, Cliff worked for Wilson Meat Packing in Utica, Oriskany Central School, and for many years he ran his own barbershop, “The Country Barber,” out of his home in Whitesboro. He ..
Rose Marvin
Published on: Friday, May 3, 2013
NORWICH – Rose E. Marvin, 81, of Norwich, passed away Wed., April 10, 2013, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
Rose was born in Cortland, NY on March 23, 1932 the daughter of Clifford and Lillian Jackson Hicks Dzimitrowicz. She spent her entire life in the Chenango County area and was a 1950 graduate of the South Otselic. Over the years she was employed by the Norwich Knitting Mill.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Patricia Seele,y of Port Charlotte, FL; her grandchildren, Brian Kirk, Josh Marvin and Chris Marvin; her son-in..
Rita Truax
Published on: Friday, May 3, 2013
SHERBURNE – Rita M. Truax, 67, of County Rt. 24, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her home.
She was born January 11, 1946 in South Amboy, NJ, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hayes Sr., and Martin Barnhart. Her family moved to New York where she received her education in Moravia schools. On July 25, 1992, Rita married Frederick F. Truax in Sherburne. She was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her family. Her favorite hours were those spent doting on her three great-grandchildren.
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Golda Button
Published on: Thursday, May 2, 2013
NORWICH – Golda E. “Rusty” Button, 74, of Norwich, passed away Monday morning, April 29, 2013 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Rusty was born in Plymouth on Dec. 2, 1938 the daughter of William H. and Ruth Shepard Davis. She has spent her entire life in the Chenango County area and attended the local schools. Rusty had been employed by the C&U Telephone Co. where she started as an operator and later worked at the Sherburne office until she retired. Over the years she had also worked at Taco, the Norwich Shoe Factory, as well as a waitr..
Stephen Campbell
Published on: Thursday, May 2, 2013
SMYRNA – Stephen K. Campbell, 63, of Howard Hill Rd., passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his home.
Steve was born March 25, 1950 in New Berlin, a son of the late Kenneth W. and Fredora Myers Campbell. He was a graduate of Sherburne High School and attended SUNY Morrisville. On June 5, 1970, Stephen married Daralynn S. Krohn in Smyrna. A lifelong Smyrna resident, Steve was a dairy farmer and had also worked at Sherburne-Earlville Central School as a bus driver, and later as a custodian for more than 26 years, until his retirement. He en..
Rose Marvin
Published on: Thursday, May 2, 2013
NORWICH – Rose E. Marvin, 81, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
Rose was born in Cortland, NY on March 23, 1932 the daughter of Clifford and Lillian Jackson Hicks Dzimitrowicz. She spent her entire life in the Chenango County area and was a 1950 graduate of the South Otselic. Over the years she was employed by the Norwich Knitting Mill.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Patricia Seeley, of Port Charlotte, FL; her grandchildren, Brian Kirk and Josh Marvin; her son-in-law, Ter..
John Mason
Published on: Thursday, May 2, 2013
NORWICH – Dr. John Owen Mason, V.M.D., 86, died peacefully on April 30, 2013 at his home in Boone, NC surrounded by loving family.
He was born on June 21, 1926 in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Dan Owen Mason and Elizabeth Louise Rusch. In early life, the family moved to New Jersey where he went to the local schools. In 1944, he enlisted in the Army and served in Germany until 1946. He was a sergeant in Troop C, 92nd Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized, 12th Armored Division. He was present at the liberation of a train of prisoners ..