Franklin- Randy Keith Joy
Published on: Friday, June 29, 2007
Randy Keith Joy, 42 of Franklin and formerly of Morris died Saturday, June 23 in Franklin. He was born in New Berlin, on October 1, 1964 the son of Jerry and Eva (Harrington) Joy. He was a graduate of Morris Central School class of 1983. He was a former employee of the New York Department of Transportation in Oneonta. He was an avid Hunter and fisherman and enjoyed teaching his children hunting and fishing skills and an appreciation of the great outdoors. He was baptized and attended the Garrattsville Methodist Church; He was a member of the N...
Helen Gertrude Padgett Camp
Published on: Friday, June 29, 2007
Helen Gertrude Padgett Camp, age 86, of Monticello, Georgia died Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Newton Medical Center in Covington, Georgia.
Mrs. Helen Camp was born in Garrattsville, NY, the daughter of the late Claude and Edna Padgett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Edward Camp and two brothers. Mrs. Camp moved to Monticello from New Berlin, NY in 1992. She was a member of the Monticello Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Mrs. Camp was also very active in the Pink Ladies, the Busy Bees/Project Linus, ..
Charles I. Carpenter
Published on: Friday, June 29, 2007
PITTSFIELD – Charles I. Carpenter died June 27, 2007 at Cooperstown New York. He was born in New Berlin November 25, 1941 to Kenneth and Mildred Ellen Crandall Carpenter and spent his childhood in New Berlin. He graduated from New Berlin Central School and attneded SUNY Delhi for one year majoring in Business Managament.
He worked at Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals as Director of Medical Relations and retired from the company after 33 years of service. While working there he was in charge of over 100 annual major medical conventions and t..
Glenn Spencer
Published on: Thursday, June 28, 2007
NORWICH – Glenn D. Spencer, 80, of Norwich, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 26, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility, where he had made his home for a little over a year.
Born on June 8, 1927, in Delhi, where he grew up and attended the local schools, Glenn was the son of LeRoy and Eunice (Osterhout) Spencer. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country in Korea, after which he returned home. On Aug. 11, 1962, in Oxford, Glenn married Catherine Kay Call. During the years he and his family lived in Norwich, Glenn worked as ..
Richard Olsen
Published on: Thursday, June 28, 2007
AFTON – Richard H. Olsen 73 of Afton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his home.
He was born September 16, 1933 son of the late Henry J. and Astrid (Jacobson) Olsen in Staten Island. He attended Tottenville High School and Brooklyn Tech. Richard served his county in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957. He was employed as a construction superintendent prior to retiring.
Richard was a master carpenter and avid gardener. He enjoyed fishing and baseball. Richard was quite talented in his younger years, he was scouted by..
Glenn Spencer
Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
NORWICH – Glenn D. Spencer, 80, of Norwich, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 26, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility, where he had made his home for a little over a year.
Funeral services for Glenn will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date, at the convenience of Glenn’s family, in St. Paul’s 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.
A complete obituary will be printed in the Thursday edition ..
Silla Mendel
Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
NORWICH – Silla Bloch Mendel, 95, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Crouse Hospital.
Formerly of Norwich, Mrs. Mendel had been a resident of the Oaks of Dewitt since 1996. At the age of 22, she left her parents, brother and sister and fled Nazi Germany in 1933 to find safe haven in New York City. Her sister Leonie, brother Rabbi Jacob Bloch, who survived the camps, and his wife and children, eventually joined her in New York. In 1940, Silla met and married her late husband Morris. Together they moved to Norwich, where they founded M. Mendel..
Lorraine Shuemake
Published on: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
NORWICH – Lorraine M. Shuemake, 74, of Cavender Creek Road, Carrollton, Ga., passed away Friday, June 22, 2007.
She was born April 1, 1933 in Canton, Pa. to the late Donald M. Monell and Emily L. Schouton Monell. Lorraine was a retired seamstress and was a member of the Roopville Road Baptist Church.
Lorraine is survived by her husband, Bill Shuemake; son Danny Shuemake of Thailand; daughter and son-in-law Annette Schave and Trent Schave, also of Carrollton, Ga.; sister Pat Hinman of Norwich; brothers Donald Monell of East Pharsalia; Thoma..
Frank Archosky
Published on: Monday, June 25, 2007
SHERBURNE – Frank Archosky, 91, of Chapel St., passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
He was born September 6, 1915 in Olivard, Pa., a son of George and Mary Archosky and received his education in Pennsylvania schools. His beloved wife, Genevieve predeceased him in 1991. Frank had worked for the Ontario & Western Railroad and for several other companies in the area. He later worked for the City of Norwich until his retirement.
Frank was a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Norwi..
Francis Webb Jr.
Published on: Monday, June 25, 2007
BAINBRIDGE – Francis L. Webb Jr., 70, of Bainbridge, passed away on June 21, 2007.
He was born on March 5, 1937 in Oxford, the son of the late Francis L. and Bertha (Gates) Webb. He graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School, Class of 1955, where he was an all star athlete in football, baseball, basketball and track. He retired from the New York State Department of Transportation after 36 years of service. He was actively involved in his community, serving as a former member of the Oxford Fire Department, the Oxford Village Board of T..
William Perez
Published on: Friday, June 22, 2007
NORWICH - William Y. Perez, 83 on June 16, 2007. He was the son of the late Ysidro and Esther Perez. We recognize the passing of a Christian, who followed a life of service to God, family, Church, country and community. Bill served as a Church Elder and Trustee. He was a founding member of the Bethlemen Community Church in Delmar. He was a member of the Starboard Community Club, a proud member of the Albany County Republican committee and volunteered for many years for the Bethlehem Senior Projects.
Bill was a Principal Sanitarian with the New..
William R. “bill” Carney
Published on: Friday, June 22, 2007
SHERBURNE – William R. “Bill” Carney, 72, of Handsome Brook Court passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
He was born July 21, 1934 in Taberg, a son of George A. and Ola Isabel Cable Carney and received his education in Sherburne schools. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On May 9, 1959, Bill was united in marriage to Shirley G. Frink in Sherburne. Mr. Carney was self employed as a truck driver and cattle dealer until his retirement in 1989.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley; three sons and two da..
Elizabeth Dye
Published on: Friday, June 22, 2007
NORWICH – Elizabeth “Betty” Dye, 87, of Norwich, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 21, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Elizabeth was born December 14, 1919 in Edmeston the daughter of Harry and Jessie (Boutwell) Dye. She spent her early years in Edmeston where she attended the local schools. Moving to the Norwich area in the late 1970s, Elizabeth established herself as a well known and gifted artist. Over the years she had painted many pictures and portraits, some of which are owned by local resi..
James L. Sayles
Published on: Friday, June 22, 2007
NORWICH – James L. Sayles, Jr., 45, of Norwich, passed away Fri., June 15, 2007, at the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Born in Norwich on Feb. 22, 1962, James lived in the area all his life. His parents were James L. and Ruth (Porter) Sayles, Sr. Growing up in East Pharsalia, he attended school in Oxford, after which he worked for several area businesses: the Community Work Shop in Norwich, a bottle recycle facility in Binghamton, the Norwich Shoe Company, and, most recently, the Kountry Kettle south of Norwich where he worked as a cook. H..
Joanne Rice-simpson
Published on: Friday, June 22, 2007
NORWICH – Funeral services for Joanne Rice-Simpson were held on Tuesday morning, June 19, 2007 beginning with a prayer service at 9:15 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home led by Mary Ann Bodiot, Parish Minister. This was followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. from St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Lester Smith, Pastor of St. Malachy’s Roman Catholic Church of Sherburne, officiating. Mass began with the placement of the baptismal pall by Joanne’s sons Lynn, Tim and Michael Rice. The readings were proclaimed by M..
Janice Eaton
Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2007
SMETHPORT, Pa: Janice W. Eaton, 61, of Champlin Hill Rd., formerly of Randallsville, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Binghamton.
She was born Aug. 5, 1945 in Syracuse, a daughter of the late Frank and Geraldine Bumpus Streiff and received her education in Fabius schools. Janice had been married to Michael “Mike” Doroshenko, and later married Frederick “Rick” Eaton. Most recently, Janice was a nurses’ aide at the Lake View Nursing Home in Smethport. She had previously owned and operated a craft store ..
Lynn Manwarren Jr.
Published on: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Lynn Manwarren Jr., 78, long-time resident of South Plymouth, passed away Monday morning, June 18, 2007 in Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Lynn was born to Lynn and Estella (Sayles) Manwarren Sr., in McDonough, on Feb. 3, 1929. Growing up in the McDonough area, he attended school in Oxford. At the young age of 16, Lynn “misquoted his age” to enlist in the military, and did serve his country until his misquoting was discovered and he was given his honorable discharge...
George Youngs
Published on: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
OXFORD – George W. Youngs, 83, of Oxford passed away June 16, 2007 at the New York State Veterans’ Home, Oxford.
He was born on December 5, 1923 in Afton, the son of the late Clarence and Isabella (Hatton) Youngs. On Aug. 23, 1946 in Bainbridge he married Jean Bennett, who passed away on Oct. 15, 2005.
He is survived by his son, Dale Youngs of McDonough; his daughter and son in law, Joanne and Mark Klinge of Springfield, Ore.; his grandchildren, Jeff Lovgren and Tiffany Lovgren; his great grandson, Darin Joe Wilmot; several brothers and ..
Frances Blinebry
Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
FRANCES BLINEBRY
NORWICH – Frances M. “Bunny” Blinebry, 78, of Adelaide Street, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich on May 30, 1929, Frances was the daughter of Bartolo and Frances (Mirabito) Raffaele. She attended the Norwich schools before working at the former Norwich Knitting Mill. She was then a homemaker and housewife, spending her time raising her daughter.
Frances loved to cook and visit with her friends. More recently, she enjoyed riding her scooter around town to..
Margaret Pozefsky
Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
MARGARET POZEFSKY
NORWICH – Margaret A. Pozefsky died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was 90.
Born on June 27, 1916 in Gloversville, she was the daughter of Samuel and Jane (Blood) Allen.
Mrs. Pozefsky was a graduate of the Knox School in Cooperstown; Dana Hall Academy of Wellesley, Mass.; and the Eastman School of Music, Boston, Mass.
She then married Joseph Pozefsky and they settled in Norwich, where they resided for many years.
In earlier years, she was a member of several music clubs and ..
Everett R. Steward Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
EVERETT STEWARD JR.
NORWICH – Everett R. Steward Jr., 59, of Ruskin, Fla, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon, Fla.
The son of Everett R. and Frederica (Crook) Steward Sr., Everett was born in Norwich on Nov. 10, 1947, and lived there the majority of his life. He attended the Norwich schools and had worked in the distribution center of Victory Markets for many years. On Feb. 5, 1986, in North Norwich, Everett married Faye Long; and, in May of 1989, Everett and Faye started their own business, Stewar..
Lynn Manwarren Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Lynn Manwarren Jr., 78, long-time resident of South Plymouth, passed away Monday morning, June 18, 2007 in Upstate Medical Center of Syracuse, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral services for Lynn will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford of Norwich will officiate.
Interment will follow in the South Side Cemetery of Plymouth. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m...
Paul Smith Sr.
Published on: Monday, June 18, 2007
CORTLAND – Paul E. Smith, Sr., 62, of Cortland, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 15, 2007, at Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Paul was born in the Town of Cortlandville on Oct. 10, 1944, a son of the late Ivan, Sr. and Roselea Wood Smith. A lifetime resident of the area, he was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching his favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. He was very involved with the Adult Day Care at Cortland Regional and with Catholic Charities. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and, when given the opportunity,..
Joanne Simpson
Published on: Thursday, June 14, 2007
NORWICH – Joanne Rice-Simpson, 64, a life-long Norwich resident, passed away early Thursday morning, June 14, 2007, at her home following a long illness.
Born in Norwich on July 4, 1942, Joanne was the son of George P. and Viola (Simmons) Funaro. Educated in the Norwich schools, she graduated with the Class of 1960. For over 20 years she worked within the Norwich School System as secretary to James Williams, the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, while concurrently studying with the Empire Program in SUNY. Joanne earned her Bachelor of Art..
Elizabeth Wightman
Published on: Thursday, June 7, 2007
NORWICH – Elizabeth S. Wightman, 91, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, June 5, 2007 at her home.
Born in Madison on April 10, 1916, the daughter of Elvere and Mattie (Alcott) Weeden, Elizabeth grew up in Sidney and attended the local schools. She and her husband of 73 years. Henry Wightman, were married in Sidney on Sept. 1, 1934, and shortly thereafter relocated to Norwich, where Elizabeth became a dedicated and devoted wife and mother. She took great pride in making her home a comfortable and warm place for her family and friends to..
Michael Papelino
Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
SHERBURNE – Michael C. Papelino, 65, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2007 at his home in Richmond, Va.
He was born April 4, 1942 in Petersburg, Va. son of Carmen and Lena (Presnell) Papelino. He attended school at Sherburne Central School graduating in 1960. He then attended the State of New York University at Oneonta. After college Mike started his working career in sales for businesses such as the Sears and Roebuck Catalog store and W.T. Grant Company both located in Norwich. Shortly after his father’s death Mike started the balance ..
Harold Crandall
Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
OXFORD – Harold F. “Mike” Crandall, 69, of Dover, Pa. passed away on June 4, 2007, after a long illness.
Mike was born in Boonville, Feb. 3, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon Crandall and Ethel Laquay and a brother Daniel Crandall.
Mike is survived by four daughters, Debra Brewer and Judy Crandall of Dover, Pa., Debra Durrant and Dana Mullen of St. Petersburg, Fla. and a son-in-law John Brewer, of Dover, Pa. with whom he shared a special friendship. Also survived by his grandchildren Brandi Myers, Ashley Crandall, Lin..
Elizabeth Wightman
Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2007
NORWICH – Elizabeth W. Wightman, 91, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, June 5, 2007 at her home.
At Elizabeth’s request there will be no calling hours and private services will be held at the convenience of her family.
Interment will be in the Godfrey Cemetery of Guilford.
A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Everett Steward
Published on: Tuesday, June 5, 2007
NORWICH – Everett R. Steward, 59, former Norwich resident, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007 in the Brandon Regional Hospital of Brandon, Fla.
Funeral arrangements for Everett are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Olive Tayntor
Published on: Monday, June 4, 2007
HAMILTON – Olive L. Tayntor, 81, formerly of Madison Steet, passed away Friday, June 1, 2007, at the Harding Nursing Home, Waterville.
Surviving are her two daughters, Carolyn (Anthony) Depta of Hubbardsville and Virginia (Dale) Barnett of Zephyrhills, Fla.; three sisters, Lois Knapp of Ala., Alice Spargo of Syracuse and Ellie Brooks of Vermont; a sister-in-law Patricia Layntor of West Eaton; five grandchildren along with many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Burg..