Elsie Savory
Published on: Friday, June 29, 2012
GREENE – Elsie M. Savory, 83, of Greene, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 27, 2012.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Frederick Savory, of 55 years in 2004. Together, they loved bowling and traveling to many different destinations on their SeedWay vacations. Elsie loved to be with her family and friends, playing many types of games. If you were looking for Elsie, you would find her in her garden tending to her lilies, irises, poppies, and many other varieties. Her love of hummingbirds and ca..
Anna Scott
Published on: Thursday, June 28, 2012
OTEGO – Anna R. Scott, 90, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born in Maryland, NY, the daughter of Wilber and Anna Russ.
Mrs. Scott taught at South New Berlin Central School, retiring in 1977.
She is predeceased by her husband Clayton H. Scott.
She is survived by her sons, David (Mary Ellen) Scott and Dennis (Patricia) Scott; grandchildren, Annette (Daniel), Caleb (Michelle), Devin, Bryan (Cindy) and Karen (Corey); step-grandchildren, Brendan (Cheryl) and Colleen (Brian); 6 great-grandchil..
Helen Rifanburg
Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
NORWICH – Helen Catherine Rifanburg, 86, of Norwich, passed away on Mon., June 25, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had made her home for the past two years.
One of the eleven children of Geoffrey and Margaret McBirney Shipton, Helen was born in Smithville Flats in Feb. of 1926. Following her grade school years there, she attended high school in Greene and then Norwich. She married very young, and, although she did work from time to time out of her home, she was mainly a devoted wife and mother, raising not only her own son..
Riley Howe
Published on: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
McDONOUGH – G. Riley Howe, 87, of McDonough, passed away on June 22, 2012. He was born on April 28, 1925 in West Bainbridge.
He first attended school in Johnson City, at Theodore Roosevelt school, and C. Fred Johnson school. These were the years of the 1930s depression, and like many families, came upon hard times. In 1938 Riley was sent to McDonough to live with his grandmother, while his brother, J. Nelson Howe was sent to the Oneonta area to live with a step-sister. While living with his grandmother he attended McDonough Union scho..
Dominic Canestra
Published on: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
NORWICH – Dominic Canestra, 84, died June 24, 2012, peacefully in his sleep with a life of love all around him. Born on Nov. 8, 1927, Dom was a Master Carpenter and his passion for the trade led him to teach within the industry allowing for his talents and crafts to carry on for future generations. He was also a member of The Norwich Lion’s Club, the Norwich Rolling Antiquers Old Car Club, and the Plymouth Historical Society. Most of all, his greatest passion was for his family and friends as well as living a simple and clean life enjoying ..
Edward Hotaling
Published on: Monday, June 25, 2012
SHERBURNE – Edward Albert Hotaling, 80, of State Route 12, Sherburne, died June 22, 2012 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, after a two-year battle with dementia.
Ed was born in the town of Columbus on Oct. 2, 1931 to the late Clifford and Grace Balcom Hotaling. For six years, Ed attended the Sherburne school system’s District #5 one room school house on what is now called Bingham-Collins Hill Road before moving on to Sherburne High School where he graduated in the Class of 1949. After high school, Ed worked as a tract..
Michael Wackford
Published on: Monday, June 25, 2012
NORWICH – Michael T. Wackford, 48, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his home.
Mike was born on Feb. 25, 1964 in Washington, D.C., the son of Bruce and Louise Troy Wackford. He grew up in the Oxford area and attended the Oxford schools. Mike had worked for a period of time for the Job Corps.
Mike will be remembered as a gentle, kind and caring person.
Mike is survived by his wife Melissa of Norwich; his children Sheldon, Michael and Tyler Wackford all of Norwich and Corey Wackford of South Plymouth; his p..
Alice Gilbert
Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2012
NORWICH – Alice Higley Gilbert died peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2012.
Alice was born Feb. 6, 1926 in Norwich, the only child of Cyrus Martin Higley and Dorothy Lindley Higley. Alice attended the Norwich public schools, graduating from Norwich High School in 1944. She attended Swarthmore College, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Psi in 1948, with degrees in mathematics and physics. Alice met Philip Gilbert in their freshman year at Swarthmore, and they were married the November following their graduation.
Alice worked for ..
Alice Newtonq
Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2012
NORWICH – Alice Newton, 92, a life long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday morning, June 20, 2012, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Alice will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
A complete obituary for Alice will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Betty Smith
Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2012
NORWICH – Betty Jane (Dalton) Smith, 82, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A complete obituary for Betty will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Deana Welch
Published on: Thursday, June 21, 2012
NORTH NORWICH – Deana H. Welch, 69, of North Norwich, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 18, 2012, at her home.
Funeral services for Deana will be private and at the convenience of the family.
A complete obituary for Deana will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Russell Ray
Published on: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
HAMILTON – Russell A. Ray, 88, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Born in Hamilton, he attended Hamilton Central School and Colgate University. He owned Ray’s Wayside Furniture for over 50 years. Russ was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army. He was active in coaching youth baseball and was a past member of the Hamilton Sports Boosters Club. He was a member of the American Legion Post #375 of Hamilton.
Surviving are two sons, John of Earlville and Eddie (Linda) of Hamilton; one daughter, Pamela Ray Dale of Earlville; ..
Dorothy Baltitch
Published on: Monday, June 18, 2012
McDONOUGH – Dorothy Wagner Baltich, 92, of McDonough, formerly of Campbell Hall, passed away on June 16, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with her daughters by her side.
She was born on March 7, 1920 in Staten Island, a daughter of the late William H. and Ellen E. (Wilton) Hendrickson.
She is survived by her children; Kathleen Sanders and Homer Sabines of McDonough, Lora Wagner of Middletown, Teresa and Howard Burke of Morehead City, N.C. and William and Jodi Wagner of Newfoundland, Pa.; her sister, Gloria Jones of Richmond, Va. a..
David Gray
Published on: Monday, June 18, 2012
NORWICH – David LJ Noel Gray, 15, formerly of Norwich and most recently of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2012.
David was born in Norwich in September of 1996 the son of Christy Franklin and Jeffrey Gray. He grew up in the Norwich area and has made his home in Binghamton and Endicott and was a 10th grade student in the Binghamton school.
From the time he was born until now, David showed that he was an individual who had many talents and traits. First and foremost he was loved by his family and many friends. At the earl..
Estelle Mirabito
Published on: Friday, June 15, 2012
NORWICH – Ramona Estelle (Dubick) Mirabito, 82, of Norwich, died on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Estelle is survived by her husband of 59 years, Fred, whom she married June 28, 1952 in St. Bartholomew’s Church. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Concetta “Tina” Mirabito, of Sidney and her brothers-in-law, Frank Mirabito of Norwich and Salvatore “Toots” Mirabito and his wife, Ruth, of Seaford. She is also survived by 27 nieces and nephews and numerous “adopted” friends who fondly referred ..
Margaret Conklin
Published on: Friday, June 15, 2012
PITTSFIELD – Margaret Harriett (Miller) Conklin, 93 of Pittsfield passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
She was born in Pittsfield, the daughter of Reuben Miller and Mary Frances (Gardner) Miller. She was married to Merrell Luther Conklin at the Congregational Church of Norwich on Feb. 17, 1938. They had been married for over 73 years at the time of his death. She had been employed by Scintilla of Sidney and retired from there several years ago. In her younger years she also worked at Todd’s Cloth..
Kenneth Wheeler
Published on: Thursday, June 14, 2012
KENNETH WHEELER
NORWICH – Kenneth D. Wheeler, 58, of Norwich, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 13, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The son of Louis and Margaret “Mickie” Hawley Eldred Wheeler, Ken was born in May of 1954 in Norwich. During his years in the Oxford schools, he enjoyed singing with a group of boys known as the 7-Ups, and played Little League baseball with his brothers during their dad’s tenure as league president. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where he served as an altar..
Kenneth Wheeler
Published on: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
NORWICH – Kenneth Wheeler, 58, passed away early this morning, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital
Funeral services for Ken will be held Saturday at a time to be announced. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
A complete obituary for Ken will appear in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...
Mary Parsons
Published on: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
GUILFORD – Mary Ellen Parsons, 73, of Guilford, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
Friends may call 7-9 PM Thursday, June 14 and Friday, June 15 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel.
Burial will follow in Gospel Hill Cemetery in Guilford.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Guilford Historical Society PO Box 201 Guilford, NY, Guilford Fire Department a..
Stanley Meyers
Published on: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Stanley Meyers, 85, of South Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the Jupiter Medical Center of Jupiter, Florida.
Born in Albany in December of 1926, Stan was the son of Morris David and Florence Wickert Meyers. He grew up in the Albany area where he attended local schools and graduated high school in 1944. On July 16, 1944, Stan entered the U.S. Navy, serving his country in World War II and earning the Victory Medal. Upon receipt of his honorable discharge on Aug. 18, 1946, Stan returned home and en..
Naomi Jorgensen
Published on: Monday, June 11, 2012
NORWICH – Naomi Jorgensen, 42, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born July 25, 1969, Naomi was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Fazio) Lonstein, who predeceased her. For a number of years, Naomi worked as computer technician for the International Red Cross in Louisville, KY.
Naomi is survived by her sons, Michael Jorgensen and his fiancée MaryLou Rowe, of Norwich, and Thom Jorgensen, of Louisville, KY; sisters, Ava Gardeneer, of Athol, MA, Debbie (Robert) E..
Pauline Dunn
Published on: Monday, June 11, 2012
NORWICH – Pauline H. Dunn, 83, a long time Norwich resident, passed away Saturday morning, June 9, 2012 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Pauline was born in Cortland in January of 1929, the daughter of Howard and Julia Tefft Smith. She grew up in the German area and has made her home in Norwich for many years. In her early working career Pauline had worked for the Berglas Manufacturing Co. and the Norwich Shoe Co. She had been employed for over thirty years by GLA and its successors as a glass blower in the glass lab.
Pauline’s li..
Duane Valentine
Published on: Monday, June 11, 2012
NORWICH – Clyde Duane Valentine, 86, of Norwich, passed away Friday morning, June 8, 2012 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Duane was born in Lanesboro, Pa. in February of 1926, the son of Leslie and Myra Brown Valentine. At the early age of two, he moved with his family to the Cortland-Chenango County area where he made his home for many years. For most of his adult life, Duane had been a farmer. He operated a farm in the Town of Lapeer in Cortland County and had also worked in the Norwich area for the Zuber farms. A talented handyma..
Stanley Meyers
Published on: Monday, June 11, 2012
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Funeral services for Stanely Meyers of South Plymouth, who passed away June 6, 2012, will be held on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
Interment will be on Thursday afternoon in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Albany.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
A complete obituay for Stan will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Elaine Kelley
Published on: Friday, June 8, 2012
NORWICH – Elaine Marie Kelley, 76, formerly of Norwich, and more recently of Wendell, N.C., passed away peacefully June 5, 2012 with her family by her side in Raleigh, N.C.
Born Feb. 4, 1936, Elaine was the daughter of Benjamin Williams and Kathryne Johnston of Norwich. She graduated from Norwich High School with the class of 1954. Elaine worked for the Norwich Central School District as the secretary to the school principal, and also worked at Wilkes College in Kingston, Pa.
She had a love for decorating, adored her three cats, and..
Robert Mcpeek
Published on: Friday, June 8, 2012
NORWICH – Robert W. McPeek, 97, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, June 5, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Bob was born on the family farm in Mount Cobb, Pa. in August of 1914, the son of Linus and Minnie Neville McPeek. His early years were spent working on the family farm until he started doing road work and driving truck in the Scranton area. In 1941 Bob moved to the Sidney - East Guilford area where he gained employment with the Scintilla and its successors, where he worked as a machine operator retiring in 1977. In the fa..
Stanley Meyers
Published on: Friday, June 8, 2012
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Stanley Meyers, 85, of South Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the Jupiter Medical, Jupiter Fla.
Funeral arrangements for Stan are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
William Jones
Published on: Thursday, June 7, 2012
EARLVILLE – William A. “Bill” Jones, 66, of Campbell Rd., passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born Dec. 11, 1945 in Oneida, a son of the late Lester and Blanche Miller Jones and was a graduate of Georgetown High School. He married Glenda M. Smith in South Plymouth on Oct. 25, 1969. Bill was a dairy farmer in South Lebanon until 1974. Following that, he worked in the maintenance department of the Otselic Valley School District for several years, and then for the Benedict Trailer Park in Ham..
Naomi Jorgensen
Published on: Thursday, June 7, 2012
NORWICH – Naomi Jorgensen, 42, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home.
A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available...
Elaine Kelley
Published on: Thursday, June 7, 2012
NORWICH – Elaine M. Kelley, formerly of Norwich, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the WakeMed Regional Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. She was 76 years old. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home.
A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available...
Thomas Burton
Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
NORWICH – Thomas E. Burton, 60, a life long Norwich resident and well known area painting contractor, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 2, 2012 in Dover, Del.
Tom was born in Norwich on Nov. 21, 1951 the son of Harold and Earla Jensen Burton. He was a 1970 graduate of the Norwich High school, had played basketball and football and was a member of the school’s track team. Over the years Tom had worked for the Norwich Knitting Mill and Victory Markets. He worked with his father Harold in the painting business and at the closin..
Milo Whitmarsh
Published on: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
GREENE – Milo E. Whitmarsh, 95, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday at Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich.
He was predeceased by his nephew, Tony Lum and brothers, Guy, Harold, Tom, Lute, Percy, Elmer, Charlie and Clayt. Milo is survived by his niece, Cindy Lum and family, Joe (Jenn) Lum, Amber Lum; nephew, Floyd Whitmarsh and family Brian (Jodi) Whitmarsh; sister Ellen Quarella; two brothers, Robert and Howard Whitmarsh, several nieces and nephews.
Mike was born on the family farm on Echo Lake Road and spent his whole life working ..
Thomas Burton
Published on: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
NORWICH – Funeral services for Thomas E. Burton, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 2, will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the North Norwich Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m.
A complete obituary for Tom will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Erica Wilkes
Published on: Monday, June 4, 2012
SHERBURNE – Erica J. Wilkes, 30, of Sherburne, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at UHS/Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born on July 9, 1971 in Norwich and was raised in Sherburne, where she was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central School in 2001. Erica had worked for the Oneonta Job Corp. at one time. In her early years, she had been a cheerleader and a member of the United Church of Christ youth group. Erica was a loving and devoted mommy whose life revolved around her daughter.
Surviving are her beloved daughter, Kayl..
David Stewart
Published on: Monday, June 4, 2012
PLYMOUTH – David Stewart, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at his residence with his family and partner by his side.
Born in Watertown on Nov. 9, 1944, David was the son of Earl and Catherine (Badalato) Stewart. David was known well for his artistic abilities. He worked for several years as a display artist for Lerner Shops in Syracuse. He took his expertise to work in the same capacity for the Hamilton House furniture store in Norwich. Later, David was co-owner of the Cloistered Pallate, a Norwich shop that carried and so..
Newton Bliss
Published on: Monday, June 4, 2012
NEWTON BLISS
NORWICH – Newton Ferguson Bliss, 87, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, May 31, 2012, at his home.
Newton was born on the family farm in Bainbridge, the son of Howard Thomas and Jenny May Ferguson Bliss. He was a 1942 graduate of the Bainbridge High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II and following his service to his country, he returned to the family farm which he operated for another 24 years. Newton sold the family farm in 1968 and moved to Norwich, at which time he becam..
Thomas Burton
Published on: Monday, June 4, 2012
NORWICH – Thomas E. Burton, 60, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, June 2, 2012, in Dover, Delaware.
Funeral arrangements for Tom are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements ae with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home.
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John Mcdaniel
Published on: Friday, June 1, 2012
SHERBURNE – John M. McDaniel, 90, of East State St., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
He was born July 10, 1921 in Sherburne, a son of Harry J. and Ellen Merrill McDaniel and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. John joined the U.S. Army during World War II where he served in the Philippines in the Pacific Theater of Operations. As part of the 233rd Engineer Combat Battalion attached to the 77th Division, he received the Silver Star for gallantry in action in 1942, the highest award given to a combat veteran. On July ..