Edward Emerson
Published on: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
NORWICH – Edward “Rebel” Emerson, 80, of Midland Drive, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday while working in his garden, his most enjoyable hobby.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Fama) Emerson, and two sisters, Helen Gregory and Margaret Powell and her husband, Phillip and a brother, Spencer Royster Jr. and his wife, Joan, all living in Alabama. He is survived locally by Dr. Parker and Mary Ward and family, the late Carmen and Nicolina Mendolia family, the late Joseph and Anna Fama family, the Jimmy and Gerry Cusumano fa..
Marian Poole
Published on: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
NORWICH – Marian E. Poole, 64, long-time resident of Mt. Upton, passed away early Saturday morning, July 28, 2007, at her home.
Born Feb. 12, 1943, in Grand Gorge, Marian was the daughter of Harold and Carrie (Ruling) Crawford. Growing up in the Unadilla area, she attended the local schools, and married Wallace Poole on Feb. 25, 1967. The Pooles moved to Shumway Hill Road in 1969, making their home there for over 30 years while raising their family. Marian had lived in her present home for the past four years. A supervisor for 25 years for t..
Joseph Grzibowski
Published on: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
NORWICH – Joseph K. Grzibowski, 81, well-known retired Norwich High School coach and teacher, passed away Monday, July 30, 2007 in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joe will be held early next week from St. Paul’s Church at a time and date to be announced.
A complete obituary for Joe will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. ..
Richard Mccarthy
Published on: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Richard J. McCarthy, of South New Berlin, NY, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 29, 2007.
Richard was born on July 10, 1922 in New York City, a son of Richard J. McCarthy and Mary Deasy. On Aug. 9, 1943, he married Rena Gould McCarthy.
He spent his childhood in New York City and Middlefield. He served as 1st Sergeant , Fox Company 1st Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th US Marine Corps in World War II. He was wounded during active duty and received honors for above and beyond the call of duty. Billy Hathorn, noted Navajo ..
William Crandall
Published on: Monday, July 30, 2007
SIDNEY – William F. Crandall, 85, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
He was born Feb. 13, 1922, son of the late Lee and Ethel (Hogancamp) Crandall in Norwich.
Bill served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He married Jean (Burns) on May 29, 1962 in Bainbridge.
He was employed as a mechanic and group leader for Bendix in Sidney when he retired and had worked at TRIMAC Molding Services in Bainbridge for 13 years.
Bill was a life member of the Sidney American Legio..
Joan Christianson
Published on: Monday, July 30, 2007
OXFORD – Joan Grace Christianson went to be with our Lord peacefully in her sleep July 11, 2007.
She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Viola Hilbert. Born in Dallas, Pa. and celebrated her 70th birthday May 26, 2007.
After graduating from Dallas High School, she lived in New Jersey for many years before moving to New York in 1979. She was employed for many years and still working at The Bida Home for Adults, Oxford.
Joan was the loving mother of her children Alan Greco, Joyce Moore and husband Richard, Tammy Russell and husband Jef..
Edward Emerson
Published on: Monday, July 30, 2007
NORWICH – Edward “Rebel” Emerson, 80, of Midland Drive, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 29, 2007 while working in his garden, his favorite hobby.
A Mass of Resurrection for Ed will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Bartholomew’s Church.
A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. ..
Richard Mccarthy
Published on: Monday, July 30, 2007
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Richard J. McCarthy of South New Berlin passed away Sunday evening, July 29, 2007.
Arrangements are pending at the Dakin Funeral Home LP in New Berlin.
A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
“joe” Conway L. Hicks, Sr.
Published on: Friday, July 27, 2007
SMYRNA – “Joe” Conway L. Hicks, Sr., 64, formerly of Smyrna, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home in Chesapeake, OH.
He was born on November 10, 1942 in North Norwich and attended local schools. “Big Joe,” as he was affectionately known, was a Smyrna area resident most of his life, and was a logger for the Edmonds Lumber Co. until his retirement. He had moved to Ohio a short time ago. He was a straightforward and practical man with a great sense of humor, who enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman.
S..
Lulu Beers
Published on: Friday, July 27, 2007
NORWICH – Miss Lulu E. “Lu” Beers, 92, formerly of Ford Avenue in Oneonta and a well known teacher there, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Norwich.
Born in Oneonta on June 23, 1915, Lu was the fourth child of Derrick H. and Clara (Munson) Beers. She was an eighty-seven year resident of Oneonta and graduated from Oneonta High School with the class of 1932. She then earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oneonta Normal School in 1935. She later received her Masters degree from Syracuse University. Lu taught for twelve years in t..
Hila Eccleston
Published on: Thursday, July 26, 2007
HILA ECCLESTON
SHERBURNE – Hila O. Eccleston, 79, of State Highway 80, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the Grandeville Senior Living Community, Rochester.
She was born June 28, 1928 in Norwich, a daughter of Albert and Anna Stone and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Hila married Herbert Eccleston, who predeceased her in 1983. Mrs. Eccleston had been a clerk for the NYS Division of Motor Vehicles in Norwich, and later was a senior library assistant for the Sherburne-Earlville Central School until her retirement. She had also ..
Dolores Reese
Published on: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
SHERBURNE – Dolores LeClair Reese, 81, of Granville Hill Rd., formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007 at her home.
She was born Sept. 19, 1925 in Keeseville, a daughter of Delor and Florence Mitchell LeClair. She was a graduate of Keeseville High School in 1943, received her RN in the Cadet Nurse Corps. in 1945. She received her Masters in Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1946. On May 2, 1948, Dolores was united in marriage to Leslie A. Reese, Jr. in Keeseville. He predeceased her on Feb. 7..
Eugene Jones
Published on: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
SHERBURNE – Eugene T. Jones, 63, of Sherburne, long-time resident of the Smyrna/Sherburne area, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, July 23, 2007 at his home.
The son of Morris and Mildred (Wright) Jones, Gene was born in Norwich on April 5, 1944. He spent his early years in Guilford where he attended the local school and, moving to Smyrna at the age of 14, he finished his education in the Sherburne school system. Right out of high school, Gene took the job that would be his for the remainder of his life, working for the Blanchard..
Dolores Reese
Published on: Monday, July 23, 2007
SHERBURNE – Dolores LaClair Reese, 81, of Granville Hill Road, Sherburne, formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007 at her home.
Arrangements entrusted to the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, Earlville are incomplete. A full obituary willl appear in Tuesday’s Evening Sun...
Annabelle Bennett
Published on: Monday, July 23, 2007
POOLVILLE – AnnaBelle Bennett, 82, of Poolville, passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
She was born in Earlville on Feb. 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Harold and Katherine Hughes Holmes. She graduated from Earlville High School and furthered her education with secretarial training. On Aug. 26, 1945 in Poolville, she was united in marriage to H. Maxey Bennett, Jr. He predeceased her on Aug. 15, 1993. AnnaBelle was employed by Colgate University as office manager of admissions for 30 years until her r..
Irene Reger
Published on: Monday, July 23, 2007
NORWICH – Irene E. Reger, 87, long time Norwich resident, passed away Saturday evening, July 21, 2007 in the Residential Health Care Facility of the Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had made her home for the past several years.
Irene was born May 25, 1920 in South New Berlin, the daughter of Charles A. and Maude (Johnson) Brooker. A resident of the Norwich area all of her life, she had attended the Norwich schools. On Jan. 13, 1962 in Scranton, Pa. she married Conrad Reger, who passed away Jan. 6, 1994. Irene had worked for a brief peri..
Julia O’reilly
Published on: Monday, July 23, 2007
NORWICH – Julia Marie Young O’Reilly, 94, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2007, after a short illness at the Chenango Memorial Hospital with her family at her side.
Julia was born in Brooklyn in July of 1913 to the late James and Julia (Milner) Young of County Cork, Ireland. She attended Visitation School and worked for the New York Telephone Co. until her marriage in 1940 to Edward O’Reilly of County Longford, Ireland. Julia and her husband moved to Norwich in 1949 with their two older children where they owned an..
Eugene Jones
Published on: Monday, July 23, 2007
SHERBURNE – Eugene Jones, 63, of Sherburne, passed away early this morning, July 23, 2007, at his home. Funeral arrangements for Gene are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Walter Joseph Burdick
Published on: Friday, July 20, 2007
SHERBURNE – Walter Burdick, formally of Sherburne, died Wednesday July 18, 2007, in The Woodside Hospice House in Pinellas Park Florida. He was surrounded by many friends and family members from New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida.
Walt was born on May 26, 1951 in Syracuse, to Walter and Joy (Hicks) Burdick. When he was 10 his family moved to North Norwich where he graduated from Sherburne-Earlville High School in the Class of 1969.
He is survived by a daughter, Korrine and son Justin of Clearwater Florida and a..
Frinda Faulkner
Published on: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
SHERBURNE – Frinda P. Faulkner, 71, of Classic Street, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at her home.
She was born March 14, 1936 in Sherburne, a daughter of Elton J. and Helen Reed Palmer. She was a graduate of Earlville High School in 1955 and attended Oneonta State College. On June 11, 1956, Frinda was united in marriage to Frank K. Faulkner in Oneonta. Mrs. Faulkner had been the administrator of the Pratt Newton Home in Sherburne for 25 years, and continued to work there in other capacities for an additional 5 years. She was a wonderfu..
Marjorie Holcomb
Published on: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
GREENE – Marjorie I. Holcomb, age 76, passed away after a long illness at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal.
She was predeceased by her parents, Hugh Leroy Holcomb Sr. and Lillian (Elliot) Holcomb; three brothers, Hugh L. Holcomb Jr., Layton V. Holcomb Sr., Jerome Holcomb; sister-in-law, Marjorie Holcomb. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Dusty and James Reardon, Vestal; son and daughter-in-law, Rusty and Brenda Tab, North Carolina; grandchildren, Sunnie and Paul Reardon and Danny, Marie and Jessica Tab; brothers, Lee Holcomb and ..
Robert A. Mueller
Published on: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
NORWICH –Robert A. Mueller, 47, of Norwich, passed away Friday, July, 13, at his home.
Bob was born July, 10, 1960 in Norwich the son of George R. and Helen Ann (Chmielewski) Mueller Sr. He spent his entire life in Norwich and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. Following his graduation. Bob furthered his thirst for education and knowledge by attending the University of Buffalo and Emory Riddle University in Daytona Beach, earning his engineering degree. Putting his keen mind to work, Bob set out to use his knowledge working for about..
Herta Phillips
Published on: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
NORWICH – Herta Phillips, 83, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, July 8, 2007, in the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Born in Germany on July 5, 1924, Herta came to the United States in the early to mid-1940s. Following her marriage to LeRoy Phillips in 1948, she chose to be a stay-at-home wife and mom. She enjoyed her walks and loved the outdoors.
Herta is survived by her daughter, Christa (Rita) Hartlerode of Norwich; her granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Esslinger and fiance Eric Ryan of South New Berlin, and great granddaughter..
Loretta Roney
Published on: Monday, July 16, 2007
PLYMOUTH – Loretta Roney, 70, of County Road 21, Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning, July 12, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, from complications following a long battle with diabetes.
Born in Watkins Glen on January 29, 1937, Loretta was the daughter of Alexander and Jessie (Brown) Magari. She attended school in Watkins Glen while growing up there, and was married to Willard Roney in Mt. Upton on March 25, 1959. The Roneys lived for a brief time in both Oxford and Norwich before purchasing their home in Plymouth, where th..
Robert Allen Mueller47
Published on: Monday, July 16, 2007
NORWICH – Robert Allen Mueller, 47, life long resident of Norwich and Exalted Ruler of Norwich Elk’s Lodge #1222, passed away Friday, July 13 at his home. Funeral services for Bob will be held on Thursday, July l9, at 7 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
The Rev. Stephen Reese, Pastor of the Columbus Community Church will officiate. Committal services for Bob will be held on Saturday, July 21, at 10 a.m. from the Poolville Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 3-6 p.m.. On Thursday at 6:45 p.m. membe..
Lisa Diane Fiske (wieder)
Published on: Monday, July 16, 2007
VESTAL – Lisa Diane Fiske (Wieder) passed away unexpectedly at home on July 4, 2007. At the time of her death, she resided in Vestal, NY.
Lisa was born in Wilmington, Del., to Robert L. & Regina Wieder. Lisa spent many years in Unadilla. She spent many years in Marathon, where she worked at Smith Corona in Cortland until they closed. She then lived in Middletown for many years and managed apartment complexes. Lisa was very out going and full of life and energy. She was a fanatic about cleaning. Her passions were reading, sunning on her sis..
Marian W. Smith
Published on: Friday, July 13, 2007
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Marian W. Smith, 81, long-time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 12, 2007, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
The daughter of Charles and Aline (White) Wilkes, Marian was born in North Norwich on May 2, 1926. Growing up in North Norwich, she attended the Norwich schools. In her earlier years, she had been an employee of the Keith Clark Corporation in Sidney.
Marian is survived by her step-children: Samuel H. Smith and wife Gladys of Lexington, NC, Eugene F. Smith of Salisbury, NC, Alan..
Ruth Mccollough
Published on: Friday, July 13, 2007
NORWICH – Ruth S. McCollough, 96, of Calvary Drive and formerly of Corning and the Chenango Valley Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Born July 18, 1910 in Westfield, Ruth was the daughter of George and Mary (Faner) Small. A 1928 graduate of Westfield High School, Ruth later received her degree from Fredonia Normal School and her Masters degree from Cortland State Teacher’s College in 1962. She taught elementary school in Corning at both School #3 and Carder School.
On June 29, ..
Loretta Roney
Published on: Friday, July 13, 2007
PLYMOUTH – Loretta Roney, 70, of County Road 21, Plymouth, passed away early Thursday morning, July 12, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, following a short illness.
Funeral Services for Loretta will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, from the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
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David “dave” L. Moon
Published on: Friday, July 13, 2007
NORWICH – David L. “Dave” Moon, 64, of Reservoir Hill Road, Norwich, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in the Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Born in Norwich on December 17, 1942, Dave grew up in the area and attended school in Norwich and Sherburne. In his younger days he loved driving racing cars. In later years, he enjoyed going to see the races at 5 Mile Point and Thunder Mountain in Cortland, and was particularly fond of watching NASCAR racing on television. Dave also liked camping and fishing on the St. Lawrence. A hard worker..
Anna Sawyer
Published on: Thursday, July 12, 2007
SIDNEY – Anna C. Sawyer, 82, of Sidney passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning July 10, 2007 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
Anna was born on Oct. 4, 1924, daughter of the late Lee and Ida (Tootel) Cole in New Berlin.
On Sept. 25, 1949, Anna married Samuel Sawyer in Susquehanna, PA. He predeceased her in February 1995. Anna was formerly employed as a proofer for NBT Bank of Norwich. She was a member of Sidney United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Charles L. Jacobi Post 183.
Anna is survived by her Son..
David Moon
Published on: Thursday, July 12, 2007
NORWICH – David Moon, 64, Norwich, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 11, 2007, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City. Funeral arrangements for Dave are pending and wll be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Christian Thomsen
Published on: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. -- Matthew 5
NEW BERLIN – On Tuesday, July 10, 2007 Christian Thomsen made his last trip home into the loving arms of God his Father. He had multiple heart problems over the last eight years.
He was born in New Berlin on Jan. 16,1938 to Christian Sr. and Pearl (Anderson) Thomsen.
He grew up on the family farm, on the Great Brook in Amblerville. He was a graduate of Cornell University at the age of 19 with a degree in animal husbandry. He worked summers for Chenango ..
Thomas Ciarrocchi
Published on: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
WEST EATON – Thomas V. Ciarrocchi, died Sunday, July 8, 2007 at his home “the studio” in West Eaton.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the oldest of six children of Claudio Ciarrocchio from Terrino Abruzzie and Theresa Tammero from Naples, Italy. At age 9, he and his family moved to Mays Landing, N.J., upon the death of his father. He attended Mays Landing schools and graduated from Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City. During his school years, he played football, ice hockey and he boxed. In 1937, he was runner-up for the United S..
Shyanne Somers
Published on: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
SOUTH OTSELIC – Shyanne Autumn Somers, 12 years old, of South Otselic, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 8, 2007.
The daughter of James and Kathy (Rice) Somers, Shyanne was born in Norwich on June 12, 1995. A bubbly, enthusiastic, and bright little girl, she was a recent graduate of the 6th grade class of the Otselic Valley Central School. Shyanne was an outgoing girl who loved nature, fishing and being outdoors. Compassionate by nature, she deeply loved her family and cared about others. She was a big fan of the NRA, hoping someday..
Edward Horton
Published on: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
NORWICH – Edward R. Horton, 90, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Sunday evening, July 8, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The son of Rexford and Blanche (Grotsinger) Horton, Edward was born on June 24, 1917, in the house on the family farm on Grotsinger Road. He attended country schools in both Greene and Norwich, returning to the farm at the age of 21 and living there for the remainder of his life. Ed was a person who found pleasure in doing for others. In addition to the operation of the farm, he cut his own wood and sold wo..
Bonnie Powell
Published on: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
NORWICH – Bonnie J. Powell, 61, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Saturday morning, July 7, 2007, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Thomas B. and Barbara (Phillips) Tiffany, Bonnie was born in Norwich on Sept. 20, 1945. She attended and graduated from Norwich High School and worked briefly in her early years for Victory Markets and Montgomery Wards. She attended beautician school in Binghamton and obtained her license, but never practiced her profession. Instead, on July 3, 1965, in Norwich, Bonnie married Gary Powell ..
Elizabeth Brereton
Published on: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NORWICH – Elizabeth Jane Feldmeier Brereton, of Chittenango, died at her home on July 6, 2007 with her daughters at her side.
Betty Jane was born on Oct. 21, 1918 to Lela (Lumley) and Harvey Feldmeier in Utica. She was raised in Little Falls with her brothers Allan (predeceased), Edward (predeceased) and Robert. She received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1940 and a M.S. degree from Cornell University in 1942 where she met her future husband, John Grobe Brereton, Ph.D. Betty and John were married Aug. 15, 1942 in Little Falls...
Henry Farley
Published on: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NORWICH – Henry R. Farley, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2007 at the James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home in Johnson City.
Born Aug. 12, 1925 in Norwich, Henry was the son of Raymond T. and Rosemary E. (O’Gilby) Farley. He graduated from St. Paul’s School, Norwich High School and Albany State College. Following his education he taught physics and chemistry at Afton Central School where he also coached basketball and baseball from 1949 until his retirement in 1982.
Henry was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Churc..
Edward Horton
Published on: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NORWICH – Edward R. Horton, 90, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Sunday evening, July 8, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Ed will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph Hinman, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the South Plymouth Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday.
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Shyanne Somers
Published on: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
OTSELIC – Shyanne Autumn Somers, 12, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2007.
Private funeral services for Shyanne will be held at the convenience of the family from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends are welcome to call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A complete obituary for Shyanne will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Doris Houck
Published on: Monday, July 9, 2007
NORWICH – Doris P. Houck, 85, formerly of Norwich and Sherburne, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, July 5, 2007, at the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford, where she had made her home for the past 3 years.
Born Jan. 13, 1922 in Oaksville, N.Y., Doris was the daughter of Earl and Ethel (Turner) Bishop, Sr. At an early age, Doris moved with her family to Oxford where she grew up, attending and graduating from the Oxford schools. On Feb. 17, 1940, in Oxford she married E. Lee Houck, who passed away Nov. 17, 1993. Followi..
Bonnie Powell
Published on: Monday, July 9, 2007
NORWICH – Bonnie J. Powell, 61, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, July 7, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Bonnie are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangments are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Edward Horton
Published on: Monday, July 9, 2007
NORWICH – Edward R. Horton, 90, life long resident of Norwich, passed away Sunday evening, July 8, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Ed are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Merritt Russell
Published on: Monday, July 9, 2007
OXFORD – Merritt A. Russell, “The Spencerian Flash” of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly July 5, 2007 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He is survived by his wife, Carol of Oxford; his children, Heidi Russell of New York City, Scott Russell of Rochester, and Heather Russell of Philadelphia; his brother and sister-in-law, Lockhart and Bernadette Russell of Syracuse; his nephew, Stuart Russell of Maryland and his sister-in-law, Florence Petersen of Florida.
Merritt was a graduate of Downsville Central School, Syracuse Universi..
Gladys Schraft
Published on: Friday, July 6, 2007
NORWICH – Gladys E. Schraft, 98, of Plymouth Street, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the home of her daughter, Carol, in South Plymouth.
Gladys was born on Nov. 18, 1908 in Lebanon, the daughter of John and Libby (Hibbard) Roberts. She received her schooling in Sherburne and then worked at the former Norwich Knitting Mill. Following her marriage, she worked at Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals, retiring in the 1950’s. Gladys later worked for the late Dr. Kinney and also was a caregiver for several l..
Helen Ford
Published on: Friday, July 6, 2007
NORWICH – Helen C. Ford, 87, of Silver Street and formerly of Rexford Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Camillus.
Born January 16, 1920 in Copenhagen, NY, Helen was the daughter of George and Grace (McCormick) Burns. She graduated from the A. Barton Hepburn Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Helen joined the U.S. Navy during W.W.II as a nurse, achieving the rank of Ensign. She retired from Chenango Memorial Hospital where she had worked for many years, before becoming a Mary Kay consultant..
Kathryn Browne
Published on: Friday, July 6, 2007
NORWICH - Kathryn Ann Gorham Browne, 77, of Oldsmar, Fla., passed away on June 22, 2007.
She was a long time resident of Norwich.
In honoring her wishes, there will be no services...
Madeline Owen
Published on: Friday, July 6, 2007
NORWICH - Madeline “Lynne” (Oliver) Owen, 88, born in Whitney Point, NY, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2007 at the HDH, Midland, Ontario, Canada with her family by her side.
She was the daughter of Clifford Oliver and Hazel Washburn. She is survived by sister Blanche (Bea), her children Darlina, Nick, Penny and Kathy. She was predeceased by husband Frank, son Mike, and grandson Timothy, as well as her brothers Jack, Nelson, Clifford Jr., Bobby, and sister Lillian (Oliver) Palamaro.
22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 3 grea..
Mildred Meister
Published on: Thursday, July 5, 2007
OXFORD – Mildred Seiler Meister, 86, of Palatka, Fla. and formerly of Oxford and Earlville, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007, after an extended illness.
She was born April 12, 1921 in Greenwood, Delaware, daughter of Adam & Bertha Seiler. She was graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School in 1939. On March 31, 1946, she married Harold Meister of Earlville, who survives.
Also surviving is a sister Mabel Barber of Oxford, and sister-in-law, Eleanor Seiler of Zephyrhills, Fla., Bonita Van Wagner of Groveland, Fla. and Eudora Miller a..
Helen Ford
Published on: Thursday, July 5, 2007
NORWICH – Helen Ford of Norwich passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Camillus.
Funeral arrangements for Helen are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Gladys Schraft
Published on: Thursday, July 5, 2007
NORWICH – Gladys Schraft, of Plymouth Street, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the home of her daughter in South Plymouth.
Funeral arrangements for Gladys are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Helen Parker
Published on: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
EARLVILLE – Helen M. Parker, 89, formerly of Earlville and Lebanon, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Care Facility in Norwich.
She was born March 17, 1918 in Islin, Pa., a daughter of Mark and Anna Butrey Mussision, and she received her education in Earlville schools. On December 31, 1935, Helen was married to Albert M. Parker in Oneida Castle. He predeceased her on June 20, 1980. Mrs. Parker had worked for T.A.C.O in Sherburne and Colgate University in Hamilton. She had also helped her husband i..