Rexford Hurlburt Jr.
Published on: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Rexford Hurlburt Jr. , 66, of Chenango Forks, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, Rexford Sr.and Madeline Hurlburt; nephew, Lance Bronson; father-in-law, Edwin Dunn; brother-in-law, William Orologio. Rex is survived by his wife of 39 years, Beverly; two sons and daughters-in-law, Derek and Kellee Hurlburt, Justin and Blythe Hurlburt, three grandchildren. Jason Watkins, Jeffrey Mihelcic, Berkley Thompson; 3 sisters and brother-in- law, Bonnie Bronson, Barbara Le..
Christopher “barney” Ray Sr.
Published on: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Christopher “Barney” Ray Sr, 59 of New Berlin, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 23, 2016 at his home, after a short battle of cancer..
Barney was born in Feb of 1957, the son of William and Geraldine Ray. Barney grew up in New Berlin he worked for the Village of New Berlin (DPW), Barney then began a small lawn mowing business.
Barney is survived by his wife Susan Ray, his two sons Christopher Ray Jr and his wife Amanda Ray, and Brandon ray. His four daughters Michelle, Tiffany, Chelsea and Amanda all from New Berlin. And seve..
Clarence H. Parker
Published on: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Clarence H. Parker of New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY. Clarence was born on May 11, 1927 in Sulphur, Oklahoma, the son of Clarence and Bessie May (Myers) Parker.
Clarence graduated from Sulphur High School and Oklahoma State University A& M College. He majored in Forestry.
Clarence moved to Washington, D.C. after he graduated from college. He worked for the Dept. of the Navy, and as a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. He met his future wife, Doris Knights, at a..
Robert F. Bendura
Published on: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
SHERBURNE – Robert F. Bendura, 86, of Granville Hill Rd., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Harding Nursing Home in Waterville.
He was born August 8, 1929 in Utica, a son of Frank and Frances Stopera Bendura. He received his early education up to 6th grade in Sherburne before moving to Craddock, VA where he graduated from high school in 1947. Following that, he moved back to Sherburne and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 28, 1954, Robert married Shirley A. Dickerson in Sherburne. He began his career ..
David L. Jenne
Published on: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
SHERBURNE – David L. Jenne, 68, of Chenango Ave., passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
He was born October 12, 1947 in Oneida, NY, a son of George Francis and Cleo Shaw Jenne. He was a graduate of Sherburne High School, attended Stony Brook State University, was a graduate of SUNY, Morrisville with two degrees, and Hartwick College with honors. David worked for Sheffield Products and its successors for more than 35 years. In 1990, he married Barbara Rowe who survives.
David enjoyed composing persona..
Patricia H. Whitaker
Published on: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Patricia H. Whitaker, 71, a lifelong resident of Greene, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was predeceased by parents, Wilson and Claudine Harrison. Pat is survived by sister, Lorraine Harrison, Norwich; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and John Harrington, Greene; son and daughter-in-law, William and Margaret Whitaker, Greene; six grandchildren, Jenna, Joshua and Jordan Harrington; Eliza, Ashley and Brandon Whitaker; many cousins and special friends. Pat graduated from Greene Central School Class of 1963 and received a nursi..
George W. Carnrike, Sr.
Published on: Friday, June 24, 2016
NORWICH – Former City of Norwich Mayor, George W. Carnrike, Sr., passed away June 22, 2016. Born February 24, 1928, in Norwich, NY, George was the son of Clara (Meade) and Ralph Carnrike. A graduate of Norwich High School Class of 1946, George married Alice McNeil on September 4, 1948, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church and they were blessed with 8 children, 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren over the course of their 66-year marriage. George was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. As a conver..
Kenneth Edward Carr
Published on: Friday, June 24, 2016
Belmont – Rev. Kenneth Edward Carr of 5 Norton Street and a former resident of West Eaton went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 20, subsequent to an operation which revealed an inoperable condition. He was born on April 2, 1941 in Oneonta, a son of the late Kenneth and Jeannette Foster Carr. He married Edith Burch Utter on July 24, 1970 who predeceased him. He later married Anita Baird who survives.
Ken was a graduate of Hamilton High School, attended Bob Jones and Letourneau Universities, and graduated from Liberty Universit..
Timothy D. Clark
Published on: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Timothy D. Clark, 54, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY, following a brief illness.
Tim was born in Cortland, NY, on February 22, 1962, a son of the late Robert and Edith Stearns Clark. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1980 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. He was a lifetime member of the Cincinnatus Fire Department and a former member of the Cincinnatus Grange. Shortly after graduating from high school, he went to work at Gladding Corporation, S. Otselic, and later at C..
Carl L. Cowles
Published on: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Carl L. Cowles, formerly of Greene, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2016. Carl was born on May 2, 1938 to Watson and Ruth Cowles. He was educated in, and graduated from Oxford School District. After graduation, he made his living in many different occupations, including milk truck driver in Guilford, NY, owning and operating a service station in Oxford, working for GLA in Norwich, Evergreen Sprinkler Systems in Sarasota, Florida, he was also a retail manager for a department store in Georgia, and eventually spent 20 years as an inspector at ..
George B. Prosser
Published on: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
SHERBURNE – George B. “Scooter” Prosser, 54, of Knapp Rd., passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 in Sherburne.
He was born March 22, 1962 in Norwich, a son of Jack and Brenda Barry Prosser and was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School in 1981. On August 15, 1992, he married Vicki S. Law in Smyrna. Affectionately known as “Scooter” to his family and friends, he worked in telecommunications at Marconi Communications and then Performance Communications in Norwich. Most recently, he was employed at Hamilton Products in Sherburne.
S..
Martin E. Jackson
Published on: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Martin E. Jackson, 55, of Oneida, passed away on Friday, June 17th at the Oneida Healthcare Extended Care Facility.
Born in Endicott, Martin was raised in Norwich, where he spent most of his life, and graduated from Norwich High School in the class of 1979. He resided in Oneida for the past eight years and was well known for his love of classic country music and the Yankees.
Martin was predeceased by his parents Paul and Lynda Jackson, and his sister Lori Jackson.
Martin is survived by his sister Sandy Spellen of Norwich; brother, Harold ..
Anne Hathaway
Published on: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Anne Hathaway, 83 of Oxford passed away peacefully on June 19, 2016. She was born on January 19, 1933, in Cohoes, NY. Daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Malley. In July of 1957 she married William L. Hathaway, who died on November, 13, 2014.
Anne is survived by her children, William F. Hathaway of Winterset, IA, Sheila Hathaway of Oxford, Richard Hathaway of Oxford, Brian and Ruth Hathaway of Vermont, Mark Hathaway of Vermont, and Cheryl and Mark Parks of Smithville Flats, NY. She is also survived by her bother Charles Malley, from Co..
Leon E. Andrews
Published on: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Leon E. Andrews, 82, of McDonough, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 18, 2016 at Norwich Rehabilitation Center. He was predeceased by a brother, Amos Andrews and by a sister ,Jean Green. Leon is survived by 3 sons, John Andrews of Norwich, Joseph Andrews of Florida, Jeffrey Andrews of Binghamton; daughter, Michelle Horowitz of Florida; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Jan Andrews of Arkansas; sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Bill Hoyt of Greene; brother, Earl Andrews of Oregon; grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins and..
Anthony L. Brown
Published on: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Anthony L. Brown, 72, of Norwich, NY, and formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.
Anthony was born in Pitcher, NY, on November 15, 1943, a son of the late Earl Henry and Verna Doupe Brown. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #189, Norwich, and a former member of the VFW Post #2782, Norwich. He worked several construction jobs throughout his life, including working for F.G. Compagni Construction Co., Cortland; the Chenango County Highway Department; ..
Carl L. Cowles
Published on: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Carl L. Cowles, formerly of Greene, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2016. Carl was born on May 2, 1938 to Watson and Ruth Cowles. He was educated in, and graduated from Oxford School District. After graduation, he made his living in many different occupations, including milk truck driver in Guilford, NY, owning and operating a service station in Oxford, working for GLA in Norwich, Evergreen Sprinkler Systems in Sarasota, Florida, he was also a retail manager for a department store in Georgia, and eventually spent 20 years as an inspector at ..
Reatha H. Bennett
Published on: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
EARLVILLE – Reatha H. Bennett, 97, of Earlville, died peacefully in her sleep June 17, 2016 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville after a brief illness.
She was born February 9, 1919 in Eaton, NY, a daughter of Frank and Maude Washburn Albright of Norwich NY. Reatha grew up in the Central New York area, often telling family members that she moved 20 times in 21 years, as her father followed railroad work. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1937. She married Richard G. Bennett in 1940. She had four children to whom she was both..
Earl B. Barnes
Published on: Friday, June 17, 2016
EARL B. BARNES
Earl B. Barnes, 86, a lifelong Norwich area resident, passed away Wednesday morning, June 15, 2016, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with his family by his side.
Earl was born in Norwich on October 12, 1929 the son of Albert & Florence (Bennett) Barnes. He grew up in Norwich on the family farm and attended the Norwich schools. A hard worker throughout his life he began working as a young boy on the family farm. His first job was hauling milk and subsequently gained employment with Victory Markets. He remaine..
Sharon Diane “sugar” Beardsley
Published on: Friday, June 17, 2016
SHARON BEARDSLEY
Sharon Diane “Sugar” Beardsley, July 16, 1964 – June 6, 2016. Sharon came into this world 51 years ago, the daughter of George and Barbara Beardsley. She was the mother of two children, Paul Thompson, and Sara Thompson; grandmother of Brooke Barber and Addison Friedel; and sister of Burt Beardsley, Laurie Beardsley, George Beardsley, Donna Dewey, Ida Harshberger, and Ed Beardsley. Seventeen years ago, she fell in love with and married Lee C. Titus. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a..
Matthew S. Pike
Published on: Friday, June 17, 2016
MATTHEW S. PIKE
WILKES-BARRE, PENN. – Matthew S. Pike, 37, of Wilkes-Barre, Penn., died on Friday at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, following an automobile accident that he had on June 1, on Route 81.
He worked for Boscov’s Department Stores for many years and Peeble Department Store.
Survived are his mother and step-dad, Anne and David Hamilton of Salisbury, Md.; father, Gayland Darling of Cortland, NY; and three half brothers. He is also survived by his aunts, Emily Goehner of Norwich, NY and Carol and Steve Know..
Jean Gast
Published on: Friday, June 17, 2016
There will be a Memorial Service and celebration of the life of Jean Gast (Dec. 16,1923 - Dec. 4, 2015) held July 2, 2016 at the South Otselic United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Johnson officiating. Calling hours will be from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at the church, the Memorial Service from 11:00AM to 12:00NOON and lunch will be served by the church following the service. Burial will be at 3:00PM in the DeRuyter Hillcrest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter, NY. In lieu of flowers any memorial..
Beverly Jane Bornert Shattuck
Published on: Thursday, June 16, 2016
BEVERLY JANE BORNERT SHATTUCK
February 2, 1932 - May 23, 2016
Age: 84
Survived by a brother, Harold Bornert, seven children, nineteen grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Beverly died on May 23, 2016, at home.
She was a loving mother and friend and will be missed by all.
Memorial services will be held on June 19 at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, County Route 10, Norwich, NY...
Jeffrey W. Monroe
Published on: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
NORWICH – Jeffrey W. Monroe, 61, of Hickok Ave., passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 8, 195 in Norwich, a son of Myron and Frances Lyons Monroe and was a graduate of Oxford High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On October 1, 1983, Jeffrey married Beverly Bower in Smyrna. He was the groundskeeper at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Norwich for many years. He was meticulous in the care of the cemetery grounds and took great pride in his work. He had previously worked for the Bluestone Golf Course in Oxford. Jef..
Mary R. Mahoney
Published on: Monday, June 13, 2016
HAMILTON – Mary (Polly) R. Mahoney 85, of Hamilton, NY, died June 9, 2016 at Crouse Community Center after battling a long illness.
Polly was born December 2, 1931 in Hamilton, New York, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Roberts. Polly grew up in Hamilton, New York, not far from the campus of Colgate University. She graduated from Hamilton High school in 1949 and received her degree in elementary education from Wheelock College in 1953. Polly was married to Charles Cooley, a Colgate graduate, in 1954. Polly taught reading and was the..
Bruce Allen Miles
Published on: Monday, June 13, 2016
LINCOLNTON – Mr. Bruce Allen Miles, age 67, of 106 Doris Court in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, June 9, 2016.
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ivan Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Bruce was born December 23, 1948, in Norwich, NY, to Mary Holmes Miles Howe and the late Ralph Lewis Miles. He worked as an accountant for ..
Clarice M. Blood
Published on: Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Clarice M. (“Ci Ci”) Blood, 83, of Norwich, went home to God, on Friday, June 3, 2016, surrounded by her family and dear friends.
Beloved Ci Ci was born in Norwich, NY, on December 24, 1932, to Clarence and Teresa (McNulty) Angle. She attended King Settlement School in Norwich, and later worked at the Norwich Shoe Factory for a number of years. She enjoyed helping her husband, George, with Boy Scout Troop 62 projects and was formerly active with the Plymouth Fire Department Auxiliary, the United Way, and the Plymouth Reservoir Lake Associa..
Kenneth A. Marvin
Published on: Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Kenneth A. Marvin, 71, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home.
Ken was born in Beaver Meadow on February 1, 1945 the son of Gerald & Harriett (Oliver) Marvin and attended school in Otselic. Over the years he had worked as a truck driver for various company’s as well as operating a truck for John Cannestra.
Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman and truly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandkids.
On June 18, 1977 in Smyrna he married Susan Calvert who survives. Besides his wife Susan of Plymouth he is survived by ..
Josephine ("jo") Mirabito
Published on: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
JOSEPHINE LoPICCOLO MIRABITO
Josephine ("Jo") Mirabito, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford, NY.
Josephine was born June 1918, in Norwich NY, to Vincenzo ("Jim") LoPiccolo and Angelina (Paino) LoPiccolo. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1936 with a scholarship to attend Rider College in New Jersey. But fate stepped in. Her parents lost their jobs, and she remained at home to support her family as secretary to Carl Fribley, CEO, at the Norwich Pontiac Dealership. With her first..
Theodore R. Conant
Published on: Monday, June 6, 2016
Theodore R. Conant, 89, know to all as “Ted”, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 1, 2016, in the house he has called home for over 60 years, surrounded by the family he loved.
Ted was born in Norwich on August 29, 1926 the son of Theodore & Myrtie (Franklin) Conant. He attended the Norwich schools and following his education entered the United States Army where he honorably served his country until his discharge in 1948. He subsequently entered the United States Navy again serving his country until his discharge in 1954. Returning..
Norman R. Mowers
Published on: Monday, June 6, 2016
Norman R. Mowers, 77, of Norwich and a lifelong resident of the Chenango County passed away late Wednesday afternoon, June 1, 2016, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Norm was born on October 11, 1938 in Smyrna the son of Charles & Sarah (Coy) Mowers. Throughout his childhood years he lived with his parents in several towns within Chenango County where he attended the local schools. Norm was a hard worker all of his life. Over the years he worked on several dairy farms in Chenango County one of which was the Tiffany Farm. In addition he worked..
Robert W. “rob” Chapin
Published on: Monday, June 6, 2016
EARLVILLE – Robert W. “Rob” Chapin, 59, of Campbell Rd., passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born February 4, 1957 in Hamilton, a son of Floyd Chapin and Ruth E. Brown. He was a graduate of Otselic Valley High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On December 13, 1980, Rob married RoBerta Garrett in Lebanon, NY. Rob was a Corrections Officer who worked at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Camp Pharsalia, the Mohawk Corr..
Kenneth Mcclintock Switzer
Published on: Monday, June 6, 2016
Kenneth McClintock Switzer, age 90 of Upper Arlington, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 2, 2016. Ken was born in Haverstraw, New York and raised in Norwich, New York, son of the late Charles and Margaret Switzer. Also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beverly Switzer and sister, Ann Kelley. Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy where he earned the rank of Radio Man 3rd Class on the USS Lexington during WWII. He was a graduate of The University of Denver and went on to have a very successful career in the Insurance business l..
Thomas Eugene Hodge
Published on: Monday, June 6, 2016
Thomas Eugene Hodge, age 71, passed away May 28, 2016 after a long illness, in Asheboro, North Carolina while in hospice at the Hospitality House.
He was born June 19, 1944 to Eugene Hodge and Florence Augusta Applegate, both deceased, in Chenango County, New York.
Thomas is survived by five children, Wade Thomas Hodge of Mount Uption, New York, Shannon Lee Hodge of Randleman, North Carolina, Wendy Miller of Brownsboro, Texas, Shaney Stevens of Guilford, New York, and Kelly Thomas Hodge of Norwich, New York.
He is predeceased by his wife Nan..
Norman Mowers
Published on: Friday, June 3, 2016
Norman Mowers of Norwich passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Norm are pending and will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Kenneth Marvin
Published on: Friday, June 3, 2016
Kenneth Marvin, 71, of Plymouth passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his home.
A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at a later date from his home.
A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Irene Santa Lucia
Published on: Friday, June 3, 2016
Irene Santa Lucia, 87, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Victoria.
Born July 9, 1928, in Windsor, NY, Irene was the daughter of Harry J. and Lena (Taylor) Richards. Following her graduation from Windsor High School, she married Jaylmo Santa Lucia on September 16, 1950, in St. Mary’s Church, Kirkwood, NY. A devoted mother, Irene remained at home raising her five children.
Irene was a former member of the garden club and also enjoyed her own gardens. She was an accomplished cook. Her..
Margaret M. Butler
Published on: Thursday, June 2, 2016
SHERBURNE – Margaret M. “Marg” Butler, 87, of East State St., passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her home.
She was born June 25, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of Edward F. and Margaret Doran Kompass. She was a graduate of St. Ceceila's High School and attended Caldwell College. On February 18, 1950, Margaret married William O. “Bill” Butler in Englewood, NJ. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Marg devoted her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed several hobbies, including painting, knitting and the NY Yankees.
Mar..
Joan M. Brustowicz
Published on: Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Joan M. Brustowicz, 78, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, May 30, 2016 at her residence.
Born May 9, 1938, in Auburn, NY, Joan was the daughter of John and Helen (Kilian) Fraczek. After graduating high school, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in teaching. Joan taught for many years as a word processing teacher in the Norwich Middle School before her retirement.
Joan very much enjoyed her regular dinner outings with her fellow Norwich teachers, and later enjoyed playing games on her iPad. She was a..