Rosalia Crawford
Published on: Friday, June 28, 2013
Elizabeth Rowe
Published on: Thursday, June 27, 2013
SIDNEY – Elizabeth S. Rowe, 92, died peacefully at the Iroquois Nursing Home on June 23.
Born in Sidney, NY on May 28, 1921 to Frank and Myrtle (Empet) Smith, she graduated from Sidney High School and remained an active member of its alumnae association until her death.
She is survived by her children: Dan (Elizabeth) Rowe, Betsy (Jack) Rowe-Manning, Kathleen (Dennis) Rood; nine grandchildren: Michael (Leisa) Rowe, Meghan Rowe (James) Phillips, James (Katherine) Rood, Kathryn Rood (Daniel) Kinnetz, Michael, Amy, Carrie, Allison and Daniel R..
Clyde Horton
Published on: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
OXFORD – Clyde K. Horton, 72 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. He was born on May 11, 1941 in Norwich the son of the late Lewis and Thelma (Harvey) Horton. On June 3, 1961 he married Sharon Jones, who survives.
Besides his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his daughters, Pamela and Daniel Stein, of Oxford, and Theresa Horton and Rick Carl, also of Oxford; his grandchildren, Brett Gates and Alyssa Falciani, Denelle and Buddy Northup, Nick and Caitlyn Gates, and Chad Stein and Chr..
George Willey
Published on: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
NORWICH – George S. Willey, 71, a long time Norwich resident, passed away Sunday evening, June 23, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
George was born on Dec. 27, 1941 in Jefferson, NJ the son of George A. and Ida M. Poyer Willey. As a young boy he moved with his family to the South New Berlin - Gilbertsville area and was a graduate of the Gilberstville High School. A veteran of the United States Army, George served his country during the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of many service medals including the Bronze Star. George was a lo..
Robert Lashway
Published on: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
NORTH FENTON – Robert J. Lashway, 46 of North Fenton, formerly of Oxford, passed away following an accident on June 23, 2013. He was born on September 16, 1966 in Norwich a son of Herb and Theresa (Mayotte) Lashway.
Besides his parents, Herb and Theresa, he is survived by his son, Nathan Lashway of Plymouth; his brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Donna Lashway of Oxford, and Paul and Lisa Lashway of Norwich; his grandmother, Mary Lashway of Oxford, and his nieces and nephew, Melissa, Melanie and Tye. Several aunts, uncles and cousins al..
Anita Violon
Published on: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
NORWICH – Anita Betty “Connie” Violon, 92, formerly of 7 Locust Street, Norwich, NY, died at Bridges Cornell Heights, Ithaca, NY, June 19, 2013.
Connie was born February 13, 1921, in Newport, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Grace Conard. After graduating from New London High School in 1938, she attended Burlington School of Nursing, graduating in 1942 with a RN degree. In January of 1943, Connie joined the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant. She served with the 56th General Hospital in England, France and Belgium supporting the 1st Army in..
Thomas Blaisdell
Published on: Friday, June 21, 2013
Thomas Blaisdell, formerly of Norwich, was born June 21, 1959 in Norwich and passed away November 6 following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Beloved son of Mary and the late Gideon Blaisdell, he was also cherished by his siblings Dave, Anne, Jeanne and Beth; his brother-in-law Tom; his niece Katie; nephews Bill, Gordy, Tommy and Will; and his Uncle Leo.
Tom attended the Lexington School for the Deaf in New York City for grade school. He was a graduate of John Hersey High School in Mt. Prospect, IL and Harper College in Palatine, IL. ..
William Davis
Published on: Thursday, June 20, 2013
NORWICH – William Joseph Davis, 64, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the University of North Carolina Hospital with his sons at his side.
Bill was born March 20, 1948 to William and Bertha (Casamento) Davis in Washington, DC. He grew up in Norwich, the middle of six children. He attended St. Paul’s (now Holy Family) School and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1966. While attending Mohawk Valley Community College, Bill met his future wife, Elsa Keehn Davis. They settled in central NY and raised two sons, J..
Robert Hazard
Published on: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
EARLVILLE – Robert E. Hazard, 87, of North Main Street, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 9, 1925 in the Town of Lebanon, a son of Glen D. and Hazel C. Alcott Hazard, and graduated from Earlville High School as valedictorian of the Class of 1943. Robert entered the U.S. Army in December 1943, serving in the European Theater during WWII and was honorably discharged in May 1946. He enrolled in Syracuse University on the G.I. Bill, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree, and later earned a Master’s De..
Ione Harrington
Published on: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
SHERBURNE – Ione E. Harrington, 101, of Sherburne, formerly of McDonough, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Nursing Home in Norwich, NY. She was born in McDonough on January 21, 1912, the oldest of seven children of the late Floyd and Lena Belle (Gile) Harrington.
She is survived by her brother, George Harrington, of Norwich, the youngest of the seven siblings. Her three nephews also survive, Norman Wells of New Brighton, MN; Gordon Wells of Falling Waters, West VA; and Rodger Wells of Kingston, ..
Debbie Barker-james
Published on: Monday, June 17, 2013
ARLINGTON – Debbie L. Barker-James, 54, a resident of Blackberry Ridge Road in Arlington, VT, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born in Norwich, NY on May 6, 1959 the daughter of Stanley A. and Betty (Pollock) Barker. She attended schools in Sherburne graduating from Sherburne-Earlville High School and earning her Associates of Business Management from the Community College of Vermont. Debbie worked for over fifteen years in the accounting department for the Bank of Bennington. Prior to..
Charlene Frear
Published on: Monday, June 17, 2013
MASONVILLE – Charlene E. Frear, 70, of Masonville, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, June 13, 2013 at the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was born on July 11, 1942, daughter of the late Theodore and Emma (LeSuer) Edwards in Franklin. She was a graduate of Delaware Institute Academy in Franklin, and a long time employee as a molder at Amphenol Corp. in Sidney.
On July 26, 1980, Charlene was married to Kenneth Frear in Sidney. They shared 32 happy years together. She was a dedicated mem..
Jeannie Henne
Published on: Monday, June 17, 2013
NORWICH – Jeannie Lynn Henne, 40, of Norwich and most recently of Vienna, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from injuries sustained in a car pedestrian accident in Vienna.
Born Nov. 26, 1972 in Norwich, Jeannie was the daughter of John and Betty Satterlee Combes. She lived in the Norwich and Sherburne area all of her life and was a graduate of the Sherburne-Earlville High School. While in high school she was a student of BOCES and earned her cosmetologist license. A hard worker all of her life, Jeannie had formerly work..
Ruth Clough
Published on: Friday, June 14, 2013
CORTLAND – Ruth M. Clough, 96, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, with her family by her side at the Cortland Regional Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY, following a brief illness.
Ruth was born in the Town of German, NY on April 29, 1917, a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Hull) Clough. A lifelong resident of this area, she retired from Gladding Corporation in South Otselic after 61 years of service. She was a 1935 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and graduated as an LPN from Vernoyes Nursi..
Richard Barnes
Published on: Thursday, June 13, 2013
NORWICH – Richard W. (Dick) Barnes, 87, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013, at his home.
Dick was born on Jan. 30, 1926, in Norwich, the son of Albert and Florence Bennett Barnes. A resident of the area all of his life, he attended and graduated from the Norwich High School. He prided himself in being a “self employed farmer” operating his own farm until his so-called retirement in the mid 1990s. Even though he was considered to be retired, Dick was the kind of man who couldn’t sit still and need..
Ruth Johnson
Published on: Thursday, June 13, 2013
PRESTON – Ruth Johnson, 102, a lifelong resident of the Preston area, passed away Monday evening, June 10, 2013, in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
Ruth was born in Preston on June 15, 1910 the daughter of Clarence and Flora Wright Curtis. Growing up in Preston, she had attended the Daniels School House in the Preston area. On Oct. 12, 1933 in Oxford she married Julian Johnson, who passed away May 29, 1980. Ruth has made her home on the family farm since 1940 and it was here that she raised her family and made her home a pleas..
Anthony Jones
Published on: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
NORWICH – Anthony Jones, 54, of Johnson City and a former resident of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Johnson City.
Anthony was born July 26, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Frank Jones and Barbara Turner, and was a graduate of the Franklin Kay Lane High School of Brooklyn. As a young boy he often traveled to the Oneonta area where he would visit his grandma. In 1988 he moved to the Norwich where he had been employed by Brightman’s Hardware and for the past 1 1/2 years has made his home in Binghamton where he had been employ..
Gordon Houck
Published on: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
NORWICH – Gordon Douglas Houck, November 28, 1945 - May 8, 2013, 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, Florida. 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 stepfather to Matt..
Harold Sprague
Published on: Monday, June 10, 2013
EARLVILLE – Harold E. Sprague, 75, of Clyde St., passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Chittenango Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chittenango, NY.
Surviving are his wife, Linda; his children, Jerry, Michael, Kevin, Jody and Berry Sprague; a sister, June Youngs of Westville; and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Sue Sprague of Earlville.
In keeping with his wishes, services are private at the convenience of his family.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research ..
Michael Darling
Published on: Monday, June 10, 2013
NORWICH – Michael J. Darling, 59, of Champaign, Illinois and formerly of Norwich, passed away May 24, 2013 at the Heartland Nursing Home in Paxton, Illinois.
Michael was born to Kenneth and Wanda (McKeon) Darling on April 15, 1954 at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. He came to Norwich as an infant. He attended Norwich schools, graduating with the class of 1972. Mike also graduated from Parkland College and the University of Illinois with many degrees.
Michael is survived by his mother, Wanda, and two brothers, Patrick (Lisa) of ..
Noel Decordova Jr.
Published on: Friday, June 7, 2013
POUGHKEEPSIE – Noel (“Buzz”) deCordova Jr., 84, of the Village of Golf, Florida – and formerly of Poughkeepsie and Millbrook, NY – passed away early Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Deborah (nee Fribley) of 56 years; sons, Noel III and Michael; daughters-in-law, Melissa and Anna; grandchildren Noel IV, Lane, Claire and Owen; brother, Peter; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hand; and many nieces and nephews.
Buzz was born in Poughkeepsie on March 17, 1929 the son of Noel and Dorothy (Kirchner) de Cord..
Betty Benjamin
Published on: Friday, June 7, 2013
MORRIS – Betty J. Benjamin, 71, of Morris, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Otsego Manor.
Betty was born in Cooperstown, the daughter of James and Phoebe (Hotaling) Dodge. Betty married Sonny Benjamin on February 20, 1959 at the United Methodist Church of Morris.
Betty was employed at Corning in Oneonta for 20 Years as an assembler. Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church of Morris. She enjoyed doing word searches, flower gardening, playing cards with her grandchildren and visiting with her friends. Betty is survive..
Francis Ingraham
Published on: Friday, June 7, 2013
NORWICH – Francis (Fran) Daniel Ingraham of Abilene, Texas, formerly of Norwich, NY, died Friday March 15, 2013 at the Hendrich Medical Center in Abilene.
Fran was born September 3, 1938 in Norwich. He was the son of Herbert L. and Evelyn (Northrup) Ingraham.
Fran graduated from Norwich High School class of 1957.
After school he enlisted in the Air Force. He retired after serving 26 years.
Surviving are his daughter Tracy Ann Ingraham of Abilene, his step-son Kenneth Daae of Keller, Texas, his step-grandchildren Corbett and Annalese o..
Robert Ireland
Published on: Thursday, June 6, 2013
BAINBRIDGE – Robert Victor Ireland, 68, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2013 at his home. Robert was born on October 25, 1944, son of Geraldine (Manwarren) and the late Stanley Ireland in Sidney. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961-1966. On February 18, 1967, Bob was married to Marion Turnick in Sidney, sharing 46 years of love and happiness. Bob was a dairy farmer, as well as the owner/operator of Robert Ireland Trucking since 1972. He had a hammer collection like no other, many vario..
Amy Marsland
Published on: Thursday, June 6, 2013
GREENE – Amy Louise Marsland, of Greene, died on June 3, 2013, at the age of 89.
She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 23, 1924, the daughter of Richard Albert Downey and Albert G. Amy. In 1951 she married William D. Marsland of Mamaroneck, NY.
She is survived by one brother, Dr. Keith Downey, and four children: Judy Wright of Bon Aqua, TN, Alicia (Mrs. Gene) Geromel of Swartz Creek, MI, David Marsland of Greene, and Adam Marsland of Los Angeles, CA; seven grandchildren: Cory Wright, Erica Murphy, Gina Gallutia, Peter and Michell..
James Newton Sr.
Published on: Thursday, June 6, 2013
NORWICH – James Newton Sr., 61, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Olive and Charles Newton, his daughter Michell Newton, and grandson Karl Chaffee. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Newton; his children, Kelly Harding, James Newton Jr., Jennifer Newton and Jeremiah (Beth) Newton; his grandchildren, Sarah Perkow, Anita and Cynthia Chaffee, Tabitha and Noah Newton, Jocelyn Newton; his great granddaughter Rose Collado; his brothers, Danny (Sharon) Newton, Chuck (Dory) Newton and Paul (Laurie..
Betty Jean Smith
Published on: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
BETTY JEAN SMITH
OXFORD – Betty Jean Smith, 82 of Oxford, passed away on June 1, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Residential Health Care Facility. She was born on November 6, 1930 a daughter of the late William and Ethelyn (Lobdell) Smith.
She is survived by her twin sister, Ruth Booth; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Francis and Robert, and her sisters, Margaret and Helen.
Betty was long time resident of Oxford, where she was known for her many walks and trips to the library. She was a member of the O..
Mitchell Smith
Published on: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
MITCHELL SMITH
NORWICH – Mitchell L. Smith, 76, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Oxford, NY on August 26, 1936, Mitchell was the son of Meldon and Mille (Hogencamp) Smith. He graduated from Oxford Academy with the Class of 1955 and subsequently began a career with Norwich Pharmaceuticals and later Procter & Gamble, which lasted until his retirement in 1998.
Mitchell was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Oxford, but also attended both St. Paul and St. Bartholomew churches i..
Ruth Hadley
Published on: Monday, June 3, 2013
NORWICH – Ruth B. Hadley passed away on May 9, 2013, in Thousand Oaks, California. She was born Ruth Norman Benedict in Norwich, NY, on June 7, 1920, to Addison Elijah Benedict and Sarah Waite Benedict. She lovingly remembered Norwich all her life.
She received a BA from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in Education from Columbia. She married Carmer Hadley, MD, in San Francisco in 1948, and began married life in Framingham, MA. They moved to Southern California in 1952 and lived in Altadena and Pasadena until Carmer’s death in 2000. Ruth wo..
Jorgen Hartmann
Published on: Monday, June 3, 2013
SHERBURNE – Jorgen Hartmann, 74, of Knapp Rd., formerly of Queens, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse.
He was born May 10, 1939 in Copenhagen, Denmark, a son of Valdemar and Else Jensen Hartmann. He was educated in Denmark, receiving his Master’s Degree in Printing. Jorgen married Judith M. Pousont in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 21, 1986. Jorgen was a lithographic printer at the Mid York Press in Sherburne and C.L. Hutson in Utica until his retirement. Following that, he worked at Kenyon Press ..
Paul Ryberg Jr.
Published on: Monday, June 3, 2013
EARLVILLE – Paul E. Ryberg Jr., 89, of South Main St., passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford, NY.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on June 3 in the Earlville Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com...