Donald Shoales
Published on: Friday, August 31, 2007
NORWICH – Donald F. Shoales, 83, of West Main Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Donald will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of the Evening Sun. ..
Norma Carpenter
Published on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
OXFORD – Norma G. Carpenter, 71, of Oxford, passed away on Aug. 27, 2007 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
She was born on Jan. 25, 1936 in Oxford, the daughter of the late Gerald and Beatrice Stevens. In 1959 she married Fred Carpenter, who passed away on Sept. 4, 2005.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Mark and Marie Carpenter of Phenix City, Alabama; her grandson Anthony Carpenter of Phenix City; her sisters, Elizabeth Long and Ruth Lorimer both of Oxford and a niece and nephew.
Funeral services will be held..
A. Charles Clark
Published on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
NORWICH – A. Charles Clark, 85, of Beach Haven, N.J., formerly from Norwich, passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007.
Charles (Charlie) was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. he graduated from Syracuse University and completed a master’s in business at New York University. Charlie enlisted in the Army during World War II serving in Paris and London. He was Director of Human Resources at Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals for 34 years. When he first came to Norwich, he worked with the Boy Scouts and coached Little Lea..
Robert Ingraham Sr.
Published on: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
OXFORD – Robert Ingraham Sr., 70, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Aug. 28, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born on April 18, 1937 in Oxford the son of the late Maurice and Bertha (Meade) Ingraham. On Feb. 26, 1972 he married Barbara Bacoon.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Oxford; his children, Sandy and Tim Stoddard, Robert, Jr. and Alicia Ingraham, Shane and Melissa Ingraham, Donald and Tammy Ingraham all of Oxford, Sherri and Pat Bousson of Coventry, Teresa Davidson of Tucson, Ariz., and Wade and Jackie In..
Donald Lewis Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
GEORGETOWN – Donald C. Lewis Jr., 38, formerly of Georgetown, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 after a long illness. He was born in Cortland.
His goal in life was to be a preacher and get to heaven in the back of a pickup truck. He loved his family, friends and even those he did not know. His favorite song was “Jesus Loves Me” and his favorite saying was “I love you because I go to church.” He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Surviving are his parents, Donald and Bonnie Crandall Lewis Sr. of Georgetown; sisters, Kalinda (..
Barbara Schuck
Published on: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
NORWICH – Barbara Agnes Cooper Schuck, 85, of Winterset, Iowa, went home to the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at the Madison County Health Care System in Winterset, Iowa.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Middle River Hospice of Winterset and/or the Winterset Care Center North. On-line condolences may be directed to the family at www.ochiltree.com.
Barbara was born Dec. 9, 1921 in Susquehanna, Pa., to Frederick and Melda (Oliver) Cooper. She graduated..
Shirley Ross
Published on: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
SHIRLEY ROSS
OXFORD – Shirley J. Ross, 80, of Whitesboro, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oxford, on Sunday morning Aug. 26, 2007, after a courageous battle with a rare form of Lymphoma. Her daughter Rebecca was at her side at the time of her passing.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1927 in Whitesboro, a daughter of the late Howard and Grace (Mullen) Keyes. She was a graduate of Whitesboro Central Schools. She once served in the United States Army Reserves from 1950 to 1953.
In 1959 in Utica, she married James Ross, Mr. Ross di..
Emmalee Marshall
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
NORTH PITCHER – EmmaLee Lauren Marshall, of North Pitcher, was stillborn at 12:28 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 at Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse.
Surviving are her parents, Ronald (Ronny) and Rachell (Dunican) Marshall, along with her big brother, Kameron Marshall, all of North Pitcher; paternal grandparents Roy and Marcia (Berg) Marshall of North Pitcher; maternal grandparents Linda Collins of Cortland and Steve Schaap of Plymouth; great-grandparents Kirk McKay & Bev Surine of Cortland, Marjorie (Heath) Berg of Norwich, Ronald and Mabel ..
Elvira Mudge
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
PRESTON – Elvira M. ‘Honey’ Mudge, 73 of Preston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at her home.
Born in Preston on Nov. 20, 1933, Honey was the daughter of Linn and Elvira (Franklin) Kenyon. She attended school in Preston and then in Oxford. She worked on the family farm until 1971 when she joined Norwich Pharmaceuticals, where she worked until her health forced her to retire.
On Aug. 24, 1974 she married Frances (Jim) Mudge, who passed away Feb. 15, 2005. Honey enjoyed embroidery and her special pets, Sassy and Fi..
Diane Harrington
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
NORWICH – Diane D. Harrington passed away at home on Aug. 25, 2007 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Feb. 19, 1948 in Cohoes, Diane was the daughter of William P. and Margaret M. (Lent) Dillon. She was a graduate of Keveny Memorial Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1969. She has been a resident of Norwich since 1975. Diane was a medical technologist at Chenango Memorial hospital for many years and has been the Laboratory Manager at Community Memori..
Donna Motyka
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
OXFORD – Donna Rose Motyka, 53, of Oxford, formerly of Hampton Bays, passed away on Aug. 24, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1953 in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Joseph, Sr. and Helen (Rylo) Motyka.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph, Jr. and Helena Motyka of Oxford, Robert and Lillian Motyka of Hampton Bays, and Philip and Gail Motyka of Southampton; her nieces and nephews, Mary and Tim Dye of Norwich, Joseph Motyka III of Oxford, Kathleen Motyka of East Hartford, ..
Florence Blanchard
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
SMYRNA – Florence Frances Blanchard, formerly of Beaver Meadow Road, currently a resident of Grace Manor in Sherburne, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
Born in Islington, London, England, she was a daughter of John W. and Florence Hillyer Howell. Fran spent three years as a WAAF in the RAF during World War II. She met her husband, Stewart Blanchard, when they were stationed in Kent, England where she was a wireless operator and he was in air-sea rescue. They were married in the Christ Church of Hi..
Dorothy Shipton
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
NORWICH – Dorothy E. Shipton, 85, long-time resident of Hoag-Childs Road in Norwich, passed away Friday evening, Aug. 24, 2007, in the Residential Health Care Facility at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Cobleskill in April of 1922, Dorothy was the daughter of William “Bill” and Nellie (Mead) Rifanburg. A 1940 graduate of the Norwich High School, she married George “Sam” Shipton in Norwich on Aug. 2, 1941, in a double wedding ceremony with Joyce and Jim Gould who presently reside in Seattle, Wash. Dorothy was a hard worker who ass..
Fred Brewer
Published on: Monday, August 27, 2007
McDONOUGH – Fred G. “Pops” Brewer, 61, of McDonough, passed away early Thursday morning, Aug. 23, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born in 1945 in Norwich, Pops was the son of Fred G. and Jean (Collins) Brewer Sr. Growing up in the McDonough area, he attended the local schools, and following his education, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Pops returned home after his honorable discharge and began working as an auto mechanic. A jack-of-all-trades, he was talented with cars and had held severa..
Doris J. Huntley
Published on: Friday, August 24, 2007
SOUTH OTSELIC – Doris J. Huntley, 82, formerly of South Otselic, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had resided.
The daughter of Clyde and Beatrice (Banks) Jordan, Doris was born in the family home in Otselic in 1924. She grew up in South Otselic where she attended and graduated from the local schools. Doris had made her home in South Otselic for many years prior to the deterioration of her health which made it necessary for her to move to the hospital’s nurs..
Fred G. “pops” Brewer
Published on: Friday, August 24, 2007
McDONOUGH – Fred G. “Pops” Brewer, 61, of McDonough, passed away early Thursday morning, August 23, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family.
At Pops’ request, there will be no formal funeral services. Friends are invited to call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 29, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.
A complete obituary will be printed in Monday’s edition of The Evening Sun...
Daniel Elwood
Published on: Friday, August 24, 2007
NORWICH – Daniel R. Elwood, 44, of Upper Ravine Road, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.
Dan was born in Sidney, the son of Lloyd and Helen (Freed) Elwood. He graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School with the Class of 1980. He earned his associates degree from SUNY Cobleskill in 1982. Dan began a career as a pilot in Danbury, Conn. and later flew for a few years for Procter & Gamble. He was flying a Gulfstream 200 for Max Worldwide w..
Frank Neal
Published on: Friday, August 24, 2007
SHERBURNE – Frank P. Neal, 87, of Billings Rd., died on Aug. 21, 2007 while residing at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility in Norwich.
He was born on June 21, 1920 in North Pitcher, a son of Floyd M. and Winnie Slocum Neal and was a graduate of South Otselic High School in 1939. He lived in North Pitcher until moving to Sherburne in 1979. On Oct. 11, 1997, Frank was married to Eva G. Collins Bruno in Sherburne. He had been a farmer and maple syrup producer until his retirement. He was member of several organizati..
George Likens
Published on: Thursday, August 23, 2007
GERMAN – George W. Likens, 67, of German, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 20, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born on Aug. 26, 1939 in Landville, West Virginia the son of the late William Jasper and Viola (Williamson) Likens. On Feb. 13, 1963 he married Rosa DeForest, who passed away March 30, 2004.
He is survived by his children, David and Dianna Conklin of German, Allen and Elna Conklin of German, Darlene and David Stinard of Greene, Will Likens of German and Dennis Likens of New Orleans, La.; his brothers, Orville L..
Claude Moore
Published on: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
McDONOUGH – Claude Earl Moore, 85, of McDonough, passed away early Monday morning, Aug. 20, 2007, in the Gilmour Health Care Facility, Norwich, where he had resided in recent months.
Born in Oxford in 1922, one of four sons of Earl and Margaret (Lawton) Moore, Claude grew up in Oxford and graduated from the Oxford Schools at the age of 16. On Nov. 1, 1942, in Oxford, he married Dawn F. Miller. Claude was a farmer for most of his years and was also a long-time employee of Bennett Ireland, where he worked as a machinist. Following his retireme..
Alan Shapiro
Published on: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
NORWICH – Alan Shapiro, son of the late Rabbi Edward and Mary Shapiro, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007 in Brooklyn, New York. He was 58 years old.
A graduate of both junior and senior high schools in Norwich, he also graduated from Harper College (University of New York at Binghamton) and received his LCSW from New York State University at Albany. He leaves a son, Joshua; and a sister, Claire Zundell-Cameron; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In Norwich he was well known for his beautiful cantorial chanting at the Norwich ..
Elizabeth Shelton
Published on: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
GUILFORD – Elizabeth S. (Betsy) Shelton, 82, of Guilford, passed away Aug. 19, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born on June 22, 1925 in Oxford, the daughter of the late Mark and Clara (Trough) Symonds. On June 28, 1947 in the First Congregational Church of Greene, she married Paul F. Shelton, who died on March 12, 2002.
She is survived by her children, Frederick and Bonnie Shelton of Nineveh, David and Lois Shelton of Wayne, Neb., Anne and Donald Gresko of Mechanicsville, Va., Ruth and Thomas Bilodeau of Alexandria..
Marjorie Snell
Published on: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
NORWICH – On Aug. 20, 2007, Marjorie L. “Ma” Snell, 93, while residing at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital for the past six months, passed into the arms of her heavenly father surrounded by her loved ones. Prior to residing at the Residential Health Care Facility, Marjorie resided on Berry Street in Norwich for 67 years.
Born Nov. 15, 1913 in Canton, Pa., Marjorie was the daughter of Benjamin F. and Sibyl “Marion” (Crowell) Bockus. She moved with her family, first to Scranton and then to Binghamton..
Daisy Mathewson
Published on: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
PLYMOUTH – Daisy Eva (Carpenter) Mathewson, 90, of Humboldt, Kansas, and formerly of Plymouth, died at 9:51 a.m., Friday, Aug. 17, 2007 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas.
The seventh of eight children. Daisy was born on March 12, 1917, in Smithville, New York, the daughter of John and Nina (Northrup) Carpenter. On March 18, 1936, she married Robert D. Mathewson of North Norwich. She was employed by Norwich Knitting Mills, Norwich Shoe Company, Sagecraft and Gladding Corporation but most of the time she was a devot..
Claude Moore
Published on: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
McDONOUGH – Claude Earl Moore, 85, of McDonough, passed away early Monday morning, Aug. 20, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility of Norwich, where he had resided in recent months.
A memorial service for Claude will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the North Pharsalia Bible Church. The Rev. James Moore, Claude’s son, will officiate. Friends are invited to call at the church on Saturday from noon until the service at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the North Pharsalia Bible Church, c/o Rev. James Moore, 1231 St. Hw. 80, Smyr..
Evelyn Emerson
Published on: Monday, August 20, 2007
McDONOUGH – Evelyn S. Emerson, 94, of McDonough, passed away on Aug. 17, 2007 at Gilmour Health Care Facility, Norwich.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1913 in McDonough, the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Stuart) Emerson.
She is survived by several second cousins and her special friends, Wilson and Lucille Sherman of McDonough.
Evelyn graduted from Oxford Academy and Central School and Beaver College in Jenkintown, Pa. with a bachelor of science degree. She was the executive secretary at the Fowler, Dick and Walker Store in Binghamton fo..
Frank Frair
Published on: Monday, August 20, 2007
OXFORD – Frank L. Frair, 85, life-long Oxford resident, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2007 in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City. He was born in Oxford in 1922.
Frank spent his entire life in the Oxford area and was a 1941 graduate of the Oxford High School. Following his schooling he worked for a brief period of time for Smalley’s Theatre in Oxford and then entered the United States military serving his country during World War II. Returning home he went back to work for Smalley’s Theatre working in Walton and D..
Nelson Tiffany
Published on: Monday, August 20, 2007
NORWICH – Nelson B. Tiffany, 79, a resident of Parkhouse Apartments, Norwich, went to meet his Lord on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 at his residence.
He was born Nelson Brown Tiffany on April 16, 1928 in Norwich, the son of William and Beulah (Brown) Tiffany. He grew up on the Tiffany farm located one mile north of Norwich on Route 12. He attended a one room rural school located in Woods Corners, followed by a high school education and Norwich High School on West Main Street, graduating with the Class of 1944.
On Aug. 21, 1944, he went to wo..
Marjorie Snell
Published on: Monday, August 20, 2007
NORWICH – Marjorie L. ‘Ma’ Snell of Norwich passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 20, 2007 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday Evening Sun.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...
Nelson Tiffany
Published on: Friday, August 17, 2007
NORWICH – Nelson Tiffany of Norwich passed away Thursday evening, August 16, 2007 at his home. A graveside service for Nelson will be held on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Albert Thompson
Published on: Friday, August 17, 2007
NORWICH – Albert Thompson, 84, of Norwich, passed away in the early morning on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at his home.
Born in 1923 in Jonesboro, Tenn., Al was the son of Robert and Blanche (Guinn) Thompson. He and his family moved to the Norwich area when he was 8, and he remained here for the balance of his life. Al and Leah J. Gibbon were married on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1941, prior to Al’s serving his country during WW II in the European Theatre. Returning home with his honorable discharge, Al worked for a time for the Norwich Pharm..
William C. Davey, Jr.
Published on: Friday, August 17, 2007
EARLVILLE – William C. Davey, Jr., 80, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Earlville, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in the Coatesville Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cain Twp., PA.
Born in Earlville, he was a son of the late William C., Sr. and Zelda Davey. His wife, Doris Andrews Davey predeceased him on February 25, 1990. Mr. Davey was a resident of the Downingtown area most of his life. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a paratrooper. He was a tree surgeon and the owner-operator of Davey Equipment S..
Virginia Marango
Published on: Thursday, August 16, 2007
NORWICH – Virginia Marango, 82, formerly of the Norwich/South Plymouth area and most recently of Morris, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 15, 2007 in Morris, at the home of her daughter, with whom she had lived for the past two years.
Born in Norwich in 1924, to DeVillo and Ethel (Nightengale) Davenport, Virginia grew up in the South Plymouth area and attended the local schools. On May 10, 1945, in Norwich, she married Angelo Marango, Sr. Virginia was an easy going, very loving and caring woman who loved her family. Though she never..
Albert Thompson
Published on: Thursday, August 16, 2007
NORWICH – Albert Thompson, 84, of Norwich, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 15, 2007 at his home.
Private funeral services for Al will be held at the convenience of his family. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815; or to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.
A complete obituary for Al will be printed in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funera..
Edward Beltz
Published on: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
NORWICH – Memorial services for former Norwich resident Edward J. Beltz, 73, who passed away Feb. 11, 2007 in Summerdale, Ala., will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, West Main Street, Norwich. Rev. Glenn Mahaffey will officiate...
Erna Denz
Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
OXFORD – Erna Denz, 97, formerly of Oxford and Freeville, passed away on Aug. 13, 2007 at Cortland Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Cappel, Germany on July 23, 1910 the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Anna (Sohl) Siebke. On Sept. 30, 1934 she married Alois Denz, who passed away on June 26, 1982.
She is survived by her children and spouses, Helena and Reuben Bland of Virginia Beach, Va., Robert and Carol Denz of Greene, Albert and Linda Denz of Oxford and Linda and David Putnam of Freeville; her grandchildren, Greg and Jennifer Genung..
Hazel Blood
Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
NORWICH – Hazel S. Blood, 88, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility, Norwich.
Born Feb. 6, 1919 in Quakertown, Pa., she was the daughter of Oliver and Nellie (Stoneback) Place. She grew up in the Guilford-Oxford area and attended Oxford High School. She married Robert Blood July 8,1939 in Norwich. Hazel worked for McNeil Jewelers for 12 years. Her main interest was spending as much time as possible with her family.
Hazel is survived by her children: Joan and Kenneth Axtell of South New Berlin, Geo..
David Bauer
Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
NORWICH – David J. Bauer, 81, of Sheldon Street, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Born Feb. 7, 1926 in Bronxville, David was the son of Joseph and Frances (Kirshenbaum) Bauer. Following his schooling in New York City, David served with the Army Air Force in both World War II and Korea. During World War II, on Okinawa, David sustained wounds that earned him a purple heart. He also was awarded a bronze star for bravery. Following his discharge, David spent time in California with his brother befor..
John Tucker
Published on: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
NORWICH – John M. “Spartacus” Tucker, 65, of East River Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007 at his home.
Born in Norwich on July 20, 1942, John was the son of Hubert A. and Esther (Jewell) Tucker. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1960 and on Nov. 18, 1961 married Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Maiurano.
Together, Liz and John operated “Tucker’s Smoke Shop” from 1983 until it closed in 1993. Liz died on March 9, 2002.
John was an accomplished organist, playing with Pepe Maiurano, Bruce Bead..
Mary Piper
Published on: Monday, August 13, 2007
NORWICH – Mary Grace Piper, 80, of Peacock Apartments and formerly of Fair Street, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 in Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Born Dec. 20, 1926 in Norwich, Mary was the daughter of Dominic and Jennie (Mollica) Famolaro. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1945 and received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from RIT in 1949. On Aug. 6, 1949, in Norwich, she married Laurence E. Piper, who survives. Mary first worked as a chemist for Eastman Kodak in Rochester and subsequentl..
John Tucker
Published on: Monday, August 13, 2007
NORWICH – John M. Tucker, 65, of East River Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007 at his home.
Funeral arrangements for John are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
David Bauer
Published on: Monday, August 13, 2007
NORWICH – David Bauer, 81, of Sheldon Street, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements for David are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Peg Laden
Published on: Monday, August 13, 2007
NORWICH – Peg Slater Laden, 82, of State Highway 12 South, Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 12, 2007, in Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton.
The daughter of Merwin and Olive (Peckham) Neish, Peg was born in Norwich in 1924. While still attending Norwich High School, she began her working years as an operator for the C&U Telephone Corporation. An active and energetic lady all her life, Peg left the phone company shortly after finishing school and worked for 5-6 years as a secretary for Bendix Corporation in Sidney. She was next employed ..
Hazel Blood
Published on: Monday, August 13, 2007
NORWICH – Hazel S. Blood, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 12, 2007 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Funeral services for Hazel will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The Rev. Glenn Mahaffey, rector, will officiate. There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary for Hazel will be printed in Tuesday’s edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Margaret Shepler
Published on: Friday, August 10, 2007
PLYMOUTH – Margaret Shepler 87, of Mesa, AZ, passed away July 11, 2007. Born in Plymouth on Aug. 15, 1919, she was the daughter of John and Olive Foster. She married James A. Shepler on July 7, 1939 in Plymouth. He predeceased her in death just a short time before their 60th wedding anniversary.
They moved to Mesa in 1979 after much traveling all over the country with various groups.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Margaret will be held on August 15, 2007 at 10 a.m. from the Riverside Cemetery of Oxf..
Shirley Simpson
Published on: Friday, August 10, 2007
GREENE – Shirley Simpson, 84 of Greene and former long time Norwich resident, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2007 in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Born in 1923 in Norwich, Shirley was the daughter or William James and Laura (Brownell) Billings. She grew up in Norwich and was a 1940 graduate of the Norwich High School. In earlier years, Shirley had lived for a brief period of time in Pennsylvania, where she worked as a nurse in the Veteran’s Hospital. She returned to Norwich, where she made her home for many years and for the past ..
Harry Shoemaker
Published on: Friday, August 10, 2007
NORWICH – Harry G. Shoemaker, 83, of Pleasant Street, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 at his home.
Born Feb. 24, 1924 in Tyrone, Pa., Harry was the son of Dr. Edward C. and Virginia (Grazier) Shoemaker. He spent his early years in Pennsylvania where he graduated from Tyrone High School with the class of 1941. Harry went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University in 1948. During World War II, he served in the Philippines with the US Navy as an Electronics Technicians Mat..
Michael Hoxie
Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2007
NEW BERLIN – Michael Bruce Hoxie, 54, of New Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
Mike was born April 1, 1953 in New Berlin, a son of John D. and Mary C. (Harshburger) Hoxie. On Dec. 31, 1976, he married Diane M. (VanDyke) Hoxie.
Mike was a life long resident of the New Berlin area and attended New Berlin Central School and SUNY Cobleskill.He worked at Amphenol Corporation in Sidney for 30 years in the plating and shipping departments. He was a member of the North American Hunting Club an..
Paul Lawton
Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2007
OXFORD – Paul E. “Johnny” Lawton, 86, of Oxford passed away at his home on Aug. 8, 2007 following an extended illness.
He was born on April 28, 1921 in Norwich the son of the late William and Grace (Moore) Lawton. On Oct. 21, 1950 in Oxford he married Barbara Lyon, who survives.
Besides his wife, Barbara, he is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Thomas and Susan Lawton of Oxford and Edward and Barbara Lawton of Norwich; his grandchildren, Keith Lawton, Teresa Lawton, Kevin Lawton, Alan Lawton and Sam Boyer; his great grandch..
Margaret White
Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2007
NORWICH – Margaret N. White, 89, of Polkville Hill Road, Norwich, passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 7, 2007 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born at the family home in 1918, Margaret was the daughter of Claude and Iva (Thornton) Nye. She spent her entire life in the Norwich area and was a 1937 graduate of the Norwich High School. Deciding to further her education she attended the Ridley-Lowell Business School in Endicott where she earned her business degree.
Returning home to Norwich she worked a period of time for the Woolworth Dept. Sto..
Harry Shoemaker
Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2007
NORWICH – Harry G. Shoemaker, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007 at his home on Pleasant Street.
Funeral arrangements for Harry are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
Donald Cairns
Published on: Thursday, August 9, 2007
SMITHVILLE FLATS – Donald E. Cairns, 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 7, 2007 after courageously battling cancer for the past year.
He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret (Hart) Cairns; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Blanche and Herman Asma.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Anne (Asma Kalicicki) Cairns; his father, Edward Cairns, Syracuse; his children, Krystin (Wayne) Corneilson, Sadieville, Ky., Kelli Cairns, Greene, Renee Kalicicki, Clayton, N.C., Andrew (Abigail) Kalicicki, Raleigh, N.C.; his s..
Agnes Williams
Published on: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
NEW BERLIN – Agnes L. Williams of Croton-on-Hudson, formerly of New Berlin, passed away August 6, 2007 at Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Peekskill.
She was born in South Edmeston on Jan. 27, 1919, a daughter of the late Clifford and Clara Carpenter Lloyd. Her childhood and adolescence were spent in the Town of New Berlin. She was a graduate of New Berlin Central School.
On Sept. 18, 1938, she married the late Roscoe T. Williams of New Berlin. From their union, four children were born: Nathan Williams of Parkersburg, W.Va., Janice Williams ..
Kenneth Nightengale
Published on: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
OXFORD – Kenneth E. Nightengale passed away July 28, 2007. Kenny was born March 30, 1944 in Cortland. He was the son of Kenneth and Esther (Nelson) Nightengale.
Kenny lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Cindy, their family and friends. Surviving are four brothers: Robert (Sheila) Nightengale of Oxford, Paul (Esther) Nightengale of Vero Beach, Fla., Leo (Carol) Nightengale of Oxford, and James (Barbara) Nightengale of Spring Field, Missouri. Two sisters, Beverly Crandall and companion, Louie of Binghamton and Jo..
Charles Bunting
Published on: Tuesday, August 7, 2007
NORWICH – Charles D. Bunting, 92, of Dan Main Road, Norwich, passed away Aug.6, 2007 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born on July 30, 1915 in Colesville, the son of the late Henry and Rose (Martin) Bunting. On March 3, 1940 in Oxford he married Edith Truesdell, who survives.
Besides his wife, Edith, he is survived by his children, Carole and Richard Landers of Willet, Barbara and William Root of Norwich, William and Joanne Bunting of Somerset, Pa. and James Bunting of Pitcher; his grandchildren, Darrell Landers, Douglas L..
John Matteson
Published on: Tuesday, August 7, 2007
NEW BERLIN – John A. Matteson, 59, of Turin, passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1947 in New Berlin, the son of John B. Matteson and Dorothy Hansen Matteson. He spent his childhood years in New Berlin and attended the New Berlin Central School.
John was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He retired from Kraft Foods, Lowville, after 30 years of employment.
John is survived by two nephews, John T. Peck of Liberty Hill, Texas and Patrick M. Peck of New Berlin.
He was predeceased b..
George Moubray
Published on: Tuesday, August 7, 2007
OXFORD – George Calvin Moubray, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the New York State Veterans’ Home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. He was the surviving member and the “patriarch” of his family. George was born on Jan. 14, 1924 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and he and his brother and sisters grew up during the Great Depression. He attended high school at Brooklyn Technological Institute to study math and was drafted the week before his graduation ceremony into the Un..
Charles Pike
Published on: Monday, August 6, 2007
SHERBURNE – Charles Pike, 41, of Sherburne, passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2007 in the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown after a long illness.
The son of George W. and Arlene (Salisbury) Pike, Charlie was born in Norwich in 1965. Following his years in the Norwich schools, he attended Hudson Valley Community College for a year before going to work for Victory Markets in Norwich. At the time Victory closed its doors, Charlie returned to school, attending Mohawk Valley Community College and obtaining his degree in welding. ..
Shirley Simpson
Published on: Monday, August 6, 2007
GREENE – Shirley Simpson, 84, of Greene and former resident of Norwich, passed away Saturday afternoon, Aug. 4, 2007 in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Funeral arrangements for Shirley are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Kelcey P. Spaven
Published on: Friday, August 3, 2007
SHERBURNE – Kelcey P. Spaven, 3 years old, went to be with the angels Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in Mary Imogene Hospital, Cooperstown.
She was born December 4, 2003 in New Hartford, the much loved daughter of Gary L. Spaven, Jr. and Danielle Ferris Edwards.
Kelcey was a very active three-year-old who deeply enjoyed the outdoors and being in the woods. She loved the trampoline and currently was taking swimming lessons. She enjoyed being with her cousins and watching her favorite T.V. program, “Dora.”
She is survived by her parents, Dan..
Charles Pike
Published on: Friday, August 3, 2007
SHERBURNE – Charles Pike, of Sherburne, passed away August 2 in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Funeral arrangements for Charles are pending.
A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Lisa Anne Diamond
Published on: Friday, August 3, 2007
BALDWINSVILLE – Lisa Anne Diamond, “Nana” 49, died on Thursday at home with her loving family at her side. She was born in El Paso, Texas and resided in Baldwinsville , NY most of her life. She was co-owner of Jim’s Meat Market in the 1980s and current owner of Save-A-Lot Stores in Norwich and Oneida, NY with her husband, Jim. Lisa had worked for the Baldwinsville School System as a Nurse’s Aide at Baker High School and Ray Middle School. She enjoyed working with children and had been a girl scout leader. She was a communicant of St. ..
Richard Cooley
Published on: Friday, August 3, 2007
NORWICH – Richard Hobert Cooley, 80, of Eustis, Fla, passed away on July 26, 2007 after a long illness at the Aventa Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Dora, Fla.
Born in Sidney on Sept. 30, 1926, Richard was the son of Helen (Pearsall) and Floyd Cooley. He was educated in Norwich schools during World War II and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He was also a member of the Norwich Quarterback Hustlers 4-H Club.
Formerly a long time resident of the Norwich area, he owned and operated a shoe and department store in Oxford and was membe..
Edward Emerson
Published on: Thursday, August 2, 2007
NORWICH – Funeral services for Edward Emerson were held on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Rev. Lester Smith, pastor of St. Malachy’s Church in Sherburne, celebrated a Mass of Resurrection.
Mass began with Ed’s wife, Margaret, his brother, Spencer Royster Jr., Joan Royster and Ed’s sister, Margaret Powel and Phillip Powell placing the baptismal pall upon the casket. The readings for the Mass were proclaimed by Margaret Wells, Julia Simcoe and Debra Buchan. Presenting the offertory gifts to Father Smith were J..
Joseph Grzibowski
Published on: Thursday, August 2, 2007
NORWICH – Joseph Kenneth Grzibowski, “Griz,” 81, retired Norwich High School coach and teacher, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2007, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford following an extended illness.
The son of Ksawery and Anna (Leszczynska) Grzibowski, Griz was born in New Windsor on Oct. 12, 1925. Following his graduation from the Newburgh Free Academy in 1943, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served his country from 1943 until 1945. Honorably discharged, Griz returned to school, obtaining his B.S. degree ..
Evelyn Rice
Published on: Wednesday, August 1, 2007
NORWICH – Evelyn (Evie) Armstrong Rice, 51, formerly of Norwich and Arizona, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the home of her daughter in DeFuniak Springs, Fla..
Evie was born May 6, 1956 in Norwich the daughter of Dean Armstrong and Virginia (Ginger) Favalaro Adams. She grew up in Norwich and attended the Norwich schools. Following her graduation Evie attended the Triple Cities Beauty School where she earned her beautician’s license. While living in Norwich she worked with her grandmother, Evelyn Mackey and mother Ginger Adams, in E..