Theresa St. Hilaire
Published on: Wednesday, July 31, 2013
NEW BERLIN – Theresa M. St. Hilaire, 75, of New Berlin, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2013.
Theresa, the youngest of six children born to Howard and Fern (Combs) Golley, was born September 5, 1937 in the town of Florence NY. She spent her childhood in Cazenovia, NY, where she graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1956. Theresa had the honor of meeting and marrying the love of her life, Donald J. St. Hilaire Sr. on the January 2, 1960. Their love was a shining example to all that knew them of exactly what love should be..
Joan Beadle
Published on: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
NEW BERLIN – Joan C. Beadle, 70, of New Berlin, NY passed away on July 29, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.
Joan was born on December 5, 1942 in New Berlin, the daughter of Earl J. and Gertrude (Jeffery) Miles. Her childhood was spent in the Mt. Upon and South New Berlin areas. On September 7, 1962 she married Clarence H. Beadle, who predeceased her on March 16, 2003. She was employed by the Norwich Shoe Factory for 29 years and later worked for the Community Work Shop of Norwich for 11 years. She was an avid bingo player.
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Ruth Stapleton
Published on: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
HAMILTON – Ruth C. Stapleton, 91, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Hamilton.
She was born February 28, 1922 in Smyrna, one of six children of Herbert and Nancie Judd Cleveland. She received her early education in the Smyrna school and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. Ruth married Harold C. Stapleton in December 1941, who predeceased her on January 9, 1978. Ruth’s life was devoted to caring for her family and a she was foster care mother for many ..
Margaret (hackett) Bennett
Published on: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Margaret J. (Hackett) Bennett, 96, of South Plymouth, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at the home of her son in Smyrna, NY.
She was born November 26, 1916 in McDonough, NY, a daughter of Willard and Ettie Hackett, and received her education in local schools. On November 17, 1945, Margaret married Walter L. Bennett in Plymouth, NY. He predeceased her on November 21, 1998. Mrs. Bennett was a homemaker who devoted her life to the care of her family. She had also assisted her husband in the operation of their dairy farm.
Surv..
Dorothy O'neil
Published on: Monday, July 29, 2013
NORWICH – Dorothy M. O’Neil, 92, former long-time resident of Norwich, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at The Pines in Utica.
Born in Norwich in November of 1920, Dorothy lived in the area several times over her lifetime. She was the daughter of Perly Lee and Ruth Beebe Hall. In 1939, she graduated from the Moosic High School and, in St. Paul’s Rectory in Norwich, on Oct. 4, 1943, was married to Edward O’Neil. While living in Norwich at that time, Dorothy was employed by the Norwich Pharmacal Company. She and her family then moved..
Walter Rogers
Published on: Monday, July 29, 2013
PLYMOUTH – Walter O. Rogers, “Bunky,” 83, founder of the Walter O. Rogers Insurance Services, passed away early Sunday morning, July 28, 2013, at his home in South Plymouth.
The son of Hubert B. and Norma Osgood Rogers, Bunky was born in Nowich early in October of 1929. He was a graduate of the South New Berlin schools in the class of 1947. He and his wife of 64 years, the former Martha Jones, were married in the North Norwich United Methodist Church in 1949. Early in the 1950s, Bunky joined the United States Marine Corps and served his ..
Dorothy O'neil
Published on: Friday, July 26, 2013
NORWICH – Dorothy M. O’Neil, 92, former long-time resident of Norwich, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at The Pines in Utica.
Born in Norwich in November of 1920, Dorothy lived in the area several times over her lifetime. She was the daughter of Perly Lee and Ruth Beebe Hall. In 1939, she graduated from the Moosic High School and, in St. Paul’s Rectory in Norwich, on Oct. 4, 1943, was married to Edward O’Neil. While living in Norwich at that time, Dorothy was employed by the Norwich Pharmacal Company. She and her family then moved..
Stanley Yale
Published on: Friday, July 26, 2013
SOUTH OTSELIC – Stanley G. “Muggy” Yale, 73, of South Otselic, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home.
Born in Norwich, NY, on April 29, 1939, Mr. Yale was a son of the late Lawrence and Gladys McGowan Yale. A longtime resident of the area, he was a 1958 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School. After graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 until his discharge in 1964. He was a member of the American Legion Post #973, South Otselic, where he served as the bar manager for many years. He ..
William Butchko
Published on: Thursday, July 25, 2013
NORWICH – William Thomas Butchko, born December 15,1989, passed away on July 14, 2013 in Lakewood, NJ while visiting with family. He passed away in his sleep.
Bill was born in Parsippany, NJ but we moved to Norwich, NY when he was five-and-a-half years old, where he lived most of his life. Bill is the son of Stefanie Ostendorf; brother of Brittney, Thomas and Tiffany Butchko, and Avante Frasier; grandson of Ingrid and William Ostendorf; and nephew of Sharon Ostendorf.
He is and will be forever loved and remembered.
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Deland Niles
Published on: Monday, July 22, 2013
LEBANON – Deland D. Niles, 55, of Bradley Brook Rd., passed away Thursday,
July 18, 2013 at home.
He was born July 26, 1957 in Norwich, a son of Merle and Florence Eaton Niles and was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central School. Deland was a refrigeration and farm equipment repairman for Fisher Farms in Canastota for more than 30 years.
His favorite hobbies were bowling at Hi- Skor Lanes in Earlville, golfing, snowmobiling and hunting. Deland was the president of the Lebanon Community Club.
Surviving are his sons, Jeremy Niles and hi..
Howard Turner
Published on: Monday, July 22, 2013
HOWARD TURNER
SHERBURNE – Howard Rex Turner, 84,
of Hot Springs, AR, passed away on July 15,
2013. Howard was born in Sherburne, NY
on September 20, 1928 to Harold Turner and
Elizabeth Knapp Turner. After serving in
the U.S. Army he attended Clarkson College
of Technology (now Clarkson University)
and graduated with a bachelor degree in
electrical engineering. Howard married
Doris (Doe) Jones on July 11, 1953. Howard
and Doe resided in Pennsylvania, California,
Illinois and Arkansas. Howard spent most of
his career working in the..
Reginald Card
Published on: Thursday, July 18, 2013
EARLVILLE – Reginald Stanley Card, of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at home and encircled by his loving family.
He was born May 28, 1936 in Syracuse to the late Reginald G. and Leona Brown Card. He grew up in Erieville on the lake and graduated from Cazenovia Central School in 1956. In 1957-1958 he enjoyed racing stock cars. In August, 1959 he was drafted into the military and served in the 1st Armored Division, 4th Army, 173rd Artillery at Fort Hood, Texas and learned to be a telephone man. He was hired in 1963 by Cazenovia..
Frank Bucino Jr.
Published on: Thursday, July 18, 2013
NORWICH – Frank Anthony Bucino Jr., 42, of Norwich, NY, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
Born in Newton, Frank lived in Andover Township before moving to Norwich twelve years ago. He received his Associates of Arts from the County College of Morris and was a Junior at Binghamton University. An avid moviegoer, Frank enjoyed films, fine dining and traveling. He also loved fishing, boating, music and DJing.
Frank was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bucino.
The son of Frank..
Reginald Card
Published on: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
EARLVILLE – Reginald Stanley Card, of Earlville, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2013, at home, encircled by his loving family.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on July 20, 2013 from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1 Cole Drive, Norwich. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Erieville. Friends are invited and may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on July 19 at the church.
Contributions in Mr. Card’s memory may be made to the Sherburne Historic Park Society.
A complete obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bu..
Charles Crandall
Published on: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
SMYRNA – Charles James Crandall (11/10/1940-7/10/2013), of Sebring, FL entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his loving family at the Oaks Rehab Center in Avon Park, FL after fighting cancer for 21 months.
He was predeceased by his parents, James and Lillian Crandall of Smyrna, NY.
Survivors include his loving wife, whom he married on August 29, 1964, Nancy (Hodge) of Sebring, FL; two daughters, Beth Crandall of Kingston, PA, and Pam (Greg) Thomsen of Stillwater, NY. He has seven grandchildren and one great grandson. Al..
Shirley Keator
Published on: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
PHARSALIA – Shirley M. Keator, 81, formerly of Pharsalia, NY, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the home of her daughter in Stuyvesant, NY.
Born in German, NY on March 29, 1932, Mrs. Keator was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred Coler Monk. A longtime resident of Pharsalia, she worked as a Sr. Companion for Broome Developmental Services for 15 years, until her retirement in 2010. She had also served as the secretary for the Wayside Rest Cemetery Association for a number of years.
She is survived by her children, Jim (Pam) Ke..
Shirley Lamb
Published on: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
NORWICH – Shirley Lamb, 89, a longtime Norwich resident and well know in VFW Ladies Auxiliary circles, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
Shirley was born in Oneida on Aug. 24, 1923 the daughter of Archibald and Florence Yerton Carpenter. As a young child she spent her early years in Oneida where she attended the Oneida and Morrisville schools. She graduated from the Morrisville school as valedictorian of her class. She made her home in Norwich for many years and had worked for the former Norween Shoe C..
Francis Campaignio
Published on: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
SHERBURNE – Francis A. “Frank” Campaignio, 66, of Edgewater, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2013, while visiting at the home of his brother Anthony in Sherburne.
He was born on September 20, 1946 in Jersey City, NJ a son of the late Dominick and Ethel Parente Campaignio. He received his education in Edgewater and Lodi, NJ schools. Frank worked as a casino card dealer at the Four Queens Casino, LasVegas, NV until his retirement. He was of the Catholic faith. He loved fishing, hunting, and shooting archery with his broth..
James Getchonis
Published on: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
NORWICH – James Albert Getchonis, DDS passed away at his home in Vonore, TN after a five month journey with pancreatic cancer on July 1, 2013. He was born on July 20, 1939, the son of Mary and Albert Getchonis and a graduate of Hamilton High School, Class of 1957.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Linda Nevill Getchonis, a son David and his wife Tara of Natick, MA and a daughter Cynthia and her husband Curt Bayer of Ithaca, NY. Granddaughters are Kelly Ann and Kerry Lee Getchonis and Sarah Rose Bayer. A brother Charles Getchonis and his w..
Martha Kenyon
Published on: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
CINCINNATUS – Martha M. (Hathaway) Kenyon, 68, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at her home, while surrounded by her family.
Martha was born in Smithville Flats, NY on March 6, 1945, a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Temple Hathaway. A longtime resident of this area, she served as the Postmaster for the Willet Post Office for several years until her retirement. She was a member of the Smithville Flats First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School in her earlier years. Active in her community, she..
Michael Scott
Published on: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
NORWICH – Michael Paul Scott, 69, of Prospect, KY, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 12, 2013. Born February 5, 1944 in Norwich, NY, he was the son of James Edwin and Helen Normile Scott Lee.
Mike graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration in 1965. He was Owner and President of Kentucky Claims Service, Inc. He served on the Prospect City Council and was a member of Christ Church United Methodist. Mike was a Past Elder at Springdale Presbyterian Church, a Past President of Wayside Christian Mission Board of Dire..
Maryann Waterman
Published on: Monday, July 15, 2013
NORWICH – MaryAnn Waterman, 67, of Norwich, passed away Friday, July 5, 2013 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A life long resident of the Norwich area, MaryAnn was born in Norwich on July 19, 1945 the daughter of William and Maggie Kelsey. She attended the Norwich schools and over the years worked for CWS and Champion Products. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, watching sci-fi movies and chiller TV.
On March 3, 1990 she married Gary Lee Waterman who passed away Aug. 2, 2006.
MaryAnn is survived by her children, Russell Button, Te..
Owen Collar
Published on: Friday, July 12, 2013
NORWICH – Owen Collar, infant son of April Collar, was born and passed away on July 8, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
Owen is survived by his mother, April, of Norwich; his grandfather, William Collar, also of Norwich; his uncle, Aaron Collar and his family, living in Japan; and his aunt, Jan Myers and her family, of Norwich.
Private services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home followed by burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to April by visiting the Wilson Funeral Home website at www.wilsonfh.com...
Elizabeth Boise
Published on: Thursday, July 11, 2013
YORKVILLE – Elizabeth (Bette) J. Boise, age 91, passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 9, 2013.
Born in Sherburne, NY on November 16, 1921, Bette was the daughter of Charles and Ellen White.
Along with her parents, sister, and brother, Bette was predeceased by her loving husband of 43 years, George. George was the love of her life and they shared wonderful memories together. Once again, they will be joined together forever.
Bette leaves behind her cherished children; daughter’s and son’s-in-law, Marcia and Wayne Martin; M..
Marjorie Mccarthy
Published on: Thursday, July 11, 2013
PHARSALIA – Graveside services for Marjorie McCarthy, 90, who passed away June 17, 2013 at the New York State Veterans Home, will be held at noon on July 13 from the Deer Pond Cemetery of North Pharsalia.
Marge was born in Pharsalia on May 22, 1923 the daughter of Ralph and Martha Hilsinger Bauder. She lived her entire life in the Norwich - Pharsalia area. A licensed beautician, Marge had owned and operated her own beauty salon in Norwich for many years. On Nov. 28, 1950 in Norwich she married Vernon R. “Mac” McCarthy who passed away N..
Louise Spencer
Published on: Thursday, July 11, 2013
NORWICH – Louise W. Spencer died on July 8 at Crestwood Center in Milford, NH at the age of 92. She was born April 2, 1921 in Dormont, PA, the only child of Elmer and Emma Wible.
Mrs. Spencer graduated from Mt. Lebanon (PA) High School in 1938. She attended Penn State University from 1938-1940, and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Chemistry in 1942. While attending the University of Michigan, she met Claude F. Spencer, who she married on September 2, 1944.
Louise and Claude eventually settled in Norwich, NY where t..
Wesley Perry
Published on: Thursday, July 11, 2013
OTSELIC – Wesley R. Perry, 92, of Otselic, passed away June 28, 2013 at home. He was born in Otselic and was a dairy farmer all his life, working every day to the present.
He was a member of the NRA.
Surviving: his brother Donald (Betty) Perry of Otselic, nieces and nephews Martin, Sharon and Gordon Perry and Donald L. Perry and Donna Halbert.
He was predeceased by his brothers Walter and Wilfred. Graveside services were held July 1, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Otselic. There were not calling hours.
Contributions may..
Marjorie Mccarthy
Published on: Wednesday, July 10, 2013
PHARSALIA – Graveside services for Marjorie McCarthy, 90, who passed away June 17, 2013 at the New York State Veterans Home, will be held at noon on July 13 from the Deer Pond Cemetery of North Pharsalia.
Marge was born in Pharsalia on May 22, 1923 the daughter of Ralph and Martha Hilsinger Bauder. She lived her entire life in the Norwich - Pharsalia area. A licensed beautician, Marge had owned and operated her own beauty salon in Norwich for many years. On Nov. 28, 1950 in Norwich she married Vernon R. “Mac” McCarthy who passed away Nov..
Carlton Holdridge
Published on: Tuesday, July 9, 2013
NEW BERLIN – Carlton “Carl” Adams Holdridge, 90, of New Berlin, NY passed away at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford, NY on July 4, 2013, where he had been a resident for almost three years.
He was born on November 2, 1922 in New Berlin, NY the son of Harry and Mildred (Adams) Holdridge. He graduated from the New Berlin High School in 1940. During his school years, he was actively involved in baseball and football, the baseball team being recognized as one of the best in the east. In 1943 he entered the U.S. Army, and was stationed..
Kenneth Fernette
Published on: Monday, July 8, 2013
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Kenneth A. Fernette, 64, of South New Berlin and well known area auto mechanic, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 5, 2013, at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Ken was born Nov. 12, 1948 in Bellows Falls, VT the son of Gerald and Bertha Perry Fernette. He was raised in Vermont and moved to the South New Berlin area in 1972. He first began working as an auto mechanic in South New Berlin at the garage next to Toby’s, then in 1996 opened his own business known as Ken’s Garage which he was operating at the time of ..
Teresa Bucalo
Published on: Monday, July 8, 2013
Teresa Bucalo, 86, of 20 Westcott Street, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Furci Siculo, Messina, Sicily on November 4, 1926, Teresa was the daughter of Carmelo and Maria (DiStefano) Bucalo. While still in Italy, she was a business owner and professional beautician employing up to three beauticians in her shop. Along with her three sisters, Teresa made dresses for a clothing manufacturer. In 1952, she came to the United States to care for her aunt and..
David Anderson
Published on: Friday, July 5, 2013
EARLVILLE – David L. Anderson, 46, of Earlville, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2013 from natural causes. David had lived in the South New Berlin and Norwcih area most of his life.
Born September 26, 1966, he was the youngest son of the late Richard and Joyce (Currie) Anderson. He grew up on the family farm, and survived a traumatic farm accident in his youth. He graduated from South New Berlin High School in 1986 and attended SUNY Morrisville. He held many jobs over the years, most often as a skilled welder. He was a kind, gentle, cari..
Richard Purdy
Published on: Friday, July 5, 2013
OXFORD – Richard L. (“Dick”) Purdy, 88, of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, July 02, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in McDonough, NY, on November 12, 1924, Dick was the son of Louis and Maude (Beckwith) Purdy. He was a lifelong resident of McDonough. On April 6, 1967, also in McDonough, Dick married Katherine I. Diamond of Oxford, who survives. He was well known for his skills as a carpenter, building contractor and, in his later years, for the nursery business he shared with his wife and son. Dick served with pride in the Mari..
Bruce Myrick
Published on: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
NORWICH – Bruce E. Myrick, 68, of Norwich, passed away Monday afternoon, July 1, 2013 at his home.
Bruce was born in Johnson City, NY the son of Lloyd E. Myrick and Ruth Watkins-Washburn. He grew up in the Norwich area and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. A long time employee of P&G, Bruce had worked for the company for 33 years retiring as a Facility Maintenance Water Specialist. He was also very proud of his continuing education classes.
Bruce was an easy going and caring sort of guy. He loved the water and was an excellent wate..
Gail Lebenick
Published on: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
PITTSFIELD – Gail Lebenick, 74, of Pittsfield, NY, passed away on July 1, 2013 at her home.
Gail was born on January 23, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Lawrence and Marie Ann (Hoffman) Haywood. Her childhood was spent in the Brooklyn, Worcester and New Berlin, NY areas. She was a graduate of New Berlin Central School and SUNY Oneonta. She worked as a teacher for children with special needs in Florida and loved to garden.
On March 30, 2003 she married Frank Lebenick in Norwich, NY. He survives her.
She is also survived by one son; Ed..
Charles Finch
Published on: Wednesday, July 3, 2013
NORWICH – Charles “Charlie” Finch, 86, of Norwich, formerly Oneonta, passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 29, 2013 at home.
Charlie was born in Oneonta on Feb. 3, 1927 the son of Charles and Eunice Belle Murray Finch and was a graduate of Oneonta High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during WW II. On Jan. 30, 1953 he married Anna S. Finch (Stokes) in Oneonta, NY, who survives.
Charlie was a lifelong resident of Oneonta until he and his wife moved to Norwich four years ago. His family..