Edward Swertfager
Published on: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Edward Arthur Swertfager was born June 2, 1922 to John Frederick Swertfager and Eva Frink Swertfager in Norwich and passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2011 at his home in Bakersfield, Calif. surrounded by his family.
“Good Ol’ Ed” was preceded in death by Shirliann, his wife of 57 years, in 2001, his parents and six siblings. He will be sorely missed by his brother, Leland Swertfager of Norwich; his sister, Mary Genung of Oxford; and his 10 children and their spouses: Jack and Kelly Swertfager, Jean and Joe Kulbeth..
Sue Ellen Beals
Published on: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
GREENE – Sue Ellen (Keaton) Beals, 71, of Greene, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 at the NY State Veterans Home, Oxford following an extended illness.
She is predeceased by her father, Kenneth Keaton, mother, Helen (Keaton) Tindilia, step-father, John Tindilia, aunt, Betty Lou Harford, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alden and Syrena Beals. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, John A. Beals, son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Sheryl Beals of Honesdale, Pa., son..
David Walker Jr.
Published on: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
LOS LUNAS, N. M. – David Walker Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 29, 2011 at his home in Los Lunas, N.M. Dave was born on June 29, 1951 in Canandaigua. He is predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and David Walker Sr. and his brother Scott Walker.
Dave married Sue (Klingman) Walker on Aug. 21, 1981. He was a proud member of Plumbers and Pipefitter’s Local 112 from 1972 until his death. He worked as a plumber and pipefitter in many Chenango and Broome County industries. Dave was an avid fisherman, hunter and story teller. He loved the outdo..
Harold Stevens Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
NORWICH – Harold W. Stevens Sr., 74, of Johnson City, born in Norwich,passed away on Aug. 27, 2011.
Harold is survived by his children: Debbie Roser (Bill), Whitney Point; Penny Hurlbut (Chuck),Vestal; Skeet Stevens, Binghamton; Roberta Layton (Don), Brisben and Scott Stevens (Jackie), Vestal. Harold is predeceased by his parents Herbert and Cora (Donnelly) Stevens and siblings; Carrie, Linda, Percy and Janet. Surviving siblings are his triplet brothers Herbert and Hubert, Katherine, Doris, Dorothy, Leonard, Leona, Rita, Retha, Norman, Kay a..
Leo Marino
Published on: Monday, August 29, 2011
NORWICH – Leonardo A. Marino, 86, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born May 15, 1925, in Norwich, Leo was the son of Antonio and Bartola (Raffaele) Marino. He was a life-long resident of Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School with the class of 1943. After 29 years of employment with the former Norwich Wire Works, Leo joined the work force at Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals where he worked for 17 years as an expeditor in their distribution center. He retired in April of 1989.
Leo was a mem..
Valerie Couture
Published on: Friday, August 26, 2011
NORWICH – Former Norwich resident Valerie A. Couture, 61, Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
While in Norwich, Valerie was employed by Chenango County before beginning her career with P & G.
Valerie was known for her dedication to and love of family and her deep compassion for all living things. Her strong ethical sense led her to ferociously defend “the right thing.”
Valerie’s loving kindness, deep insights and sly wit will be greatly missed by her beloved sister Frede, bro..
Doris Hartwell
Published on: Thursday, August 25, 2011
BEAVER MEADOW – Doris Emily Atkyns Hartwell, 77, a life long resident of Beaver Meadow, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2011 at her home with her family by her side following a long illness.
Doris was born in Beaver Meadow on June 28, 1934, the daughter of Carlos and Mildred Davis Atkyns. She was a 1951 graduate of the South Otselic School and was the class salutatorian. In 1952 in South Otselic, she married Stanley Hartwell in the South Otselic United Methodist Church. Over the years, Doris has been employed by the Norwich Pharmace..
Shauna Astalos
Published on: Thursday, August 25, 2011
NORWICH – Shauna Michael Astalos, 14, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, Aug. 22, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Sidney in March of 1997, Shauna was the daughter of Jeremy and Christine Furgison Astalos. A beautiful-spirited person who liked to make things happy and loved to give, Shauna attended the Norwich schools and would have entered the 9th grade this fall.
Shauna is survived by her mother, Christine Furgison and step-dad, Shawn Wright; her dad and step-mom, Jeremy and Crystal Astalos; her sister..
Margaret Lindsey
Published on: Thursday, August 25, 2011
GREENE – Margaret E. Lindsey, formerly of Greene, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 18, 2011 at the age of 90.
Margaret was a kind person who always had a smile and a hello for everyone. She was loved by her family and friends and will be forever missed.
She was predeceased by her husband, Howell Lindsey; mother, Lucy Rice; and baby girl Ellen. Survived by loving children Richard Lindsey of Windsor, Margaret and Kenneth Jacobs of Kirkwood, Barbara and Gary Morgan of Guilford, Patricia Smith of McDonough, Kathleen Williams and he..
Mary Danyluk
Published on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
SHERBURNE – Mary Danyluk, of South Main St., Sherburne, passed away late Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 just a few hours before her 94th birthday at the Community Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Hamilton.
She was born Aug. 22, 1917 in East Hampton, LI, a daughter of John and Mary Polasky Davidaitis. She was a resident of Long Island most of her life until moving to Sherburne a few years ago. On April 18, 1936, Mary married Alex Danyluk, who predeceased her in 1988. Mary was a homemaker who also helped her husband in the operation of his g..
Doris Hartwell
Published on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
BEAVER MEADOW – Doris Hartwell, 77, long-time resident of Beaver Meadow, passed away at her home on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2011.
Funeral arrangements for Doris are pending and will be printed in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Shauna Astalos
Published on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
NORWICH – Shauna Astalos, 14, Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, Aug. 22, 2011 in Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Shauna will be held at noon on Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
A complete obituary for Shauna will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Robert Knudsen
Published on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
HAMILTON – Robert B. Knudsen, 89, formerly of 9 Charles St., passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2011 at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
He was born on Oct. 31, 1921 in Clovis, New Mexico, a son of Will and Sarah Knudsen. Robert graduated from Tiban New Mexico High School and joined the U.S. Army where he served as a gunnery navigator during World War II. After the war Robert graduated from Oklahoma A&M and moved to Central New York where he became a math teacher at Rome Free Academy and met his future wife, Doris Ulrich. They were married A..
Stephen Anderson
Published on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
NORWICH – Stephen H. Anderson, 64, of Norwich, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 21, 2011, in the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
Born in Manhattan in June of 1947, Steve was the son of Charles M. and Stephanie Miks Anderson. He grew up in Long Island, where he graduated from Commack High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at Adelphi University. Steve was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army. In 1970, Steve moved to upstate New York and went to work in the family business, Standard Printed Circuit..
Michael Mclean
Published on: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
EATONTON, Ga. – Michael McLean, 58, of Eatonton, Ga. passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 11, 2011.
A memorial service was held Saturday, August 20 at Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church.
Mike “big papa” McLean was a loving husband, a devoted father, a caring grandfather, a loyal friend, a life saving hero, and most importantly a servant of Jesus Christ his savior. He cherished, protected, provided and loved his soul mate Dixie.
He raised, taught, sacrificed and loved his children. He was surrounded by and loved his many grandchildren tha..
Stephen Anderson
Published on: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
NORWICH – Stephen H. Anderson, 64, of Norwich, and former owner of Standard Printed Circuits in Sherburne, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 21, 2011, in the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.
Funeral services for Steve will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jamie Schultz will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
A complete obituary for Steve will be printed in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Dragutin Miloslevic
Published on: Monday, August 22, 2011
OXFORD – Dragutin Milosevic, 70, of Oxford, formerly of Queens, passed away on Aug. 18, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He was born on Jan. 30, 1941 in Lic, Croatia a son of Nicola and Maria (Radosevic) Milosevic. He was married to the former Victoriana Sagnich, who survives.
Besides his wife, Victoriana, he is survived by his children; Maria Landau and Trent Ferrington of Oxford, and Robert and Sally Milosevic of Goshen; his grandchildren, Evan Landau, Daniza Landau, Eric Milosevic, Ashley Milosevic, Kyle Ferrington and A..
Mary Paino
Published on: Monday, August 22, 2011
NORWICH – Mary Elizabeth (Beckwith) Paino, 68, of Norwich, passed into eternal life peacefully on Aug. 19, 2011, at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was a strong woman and a true fighter, who had fought a courageous battle with cancer for years. She was born on March 8, 1943 in Greene, the daughter of the late Raymond Beckwith & Catherine (Jeanette) Hodge. She graduated from Greene Central Schools in 1961. She was of strong Catholic faith, and was a member, as well as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister of St. Bar..
Rose Gladys Sanders
Published on: Friday, August 19, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Rose Gladys Sanders, 89, a longtime resident of South New Berlin, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 16, 2011 at her home.
Rose was born in the Town of Walton in Sept. of 1921, the daughter of Raymond and Blanche (Chamberlain) Wilcox. As a young child Rose moved with her family to South New Berlin, where she attended and graduated from the South New Berlin High School with the Class of 1939. In 1945, she married Stanley Leland Sanders who passed away in 1975. Rose worked for a period of time for Montgomery Ward, but h..
Shane Romanowski
Published on: Friday, August 19, 2011
NORWICH – Shane Thomas Romanowski, 21 years old of Norwich, NY, passed away on August 17, 2011 in the Town of New Berlin, NY.
Shane was born on September 1, 1989 in Norwich, NY the son of Milton and Jeanni (Porter) Romanowski. His childhood was spent in the North Norwich and Sherburne NY areas. He was a 2008 graduate of Sherburne Central School.
On September 6, 2010 he married Samantha Confer who survives him.
Shane is also survived by his daughter, Emma Mary Romanowski of Norwich, NY, one brother; Milton Romanowski Jr of Binghamton, two..
G. Robert Beardsley
Published on: Thursday, August 18, 2011
NORWICH – G. Robert Beardsley, 88, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 13, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Bob was born in Norwich in February of 1923, the son of Franklin and Blanche (Brisse) Beardsley. In 1957 he married Margaret Ropes, who passed away in 1975.
Bob grew up in Norwich and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. Following his education, Bob entered the United States Army serving in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. He had worked for many years for the Bennett-Ireland Co. and ..
Howard Meyer M.d.
Published on: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
NORWICH – Howard Jones Meyer, M.D. passed away on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth (Essentia), Minn.
He was born in Norwich on April 28, 1925, son of Mary and Anthony Meyer. Graduating from Norwich HS in May 1943 he joined the U.S. Army that September. His Ozark Infantry Division served in the European conflict until the end of World War II in Germany – he was in Bavaria in 1945 and was part of the occupation forces after the German surrender.
After WWII, Howard attended U. of Rochester for his undergraduate degre..
George Beardsley
Published on: Monday, August 15, 2011
NORWICH – George Robert Beardsley, 88, of Norwich, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 12, 2011 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Funeral arrangements for Bob are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Eunice Richards
Published on: Monday, August 15, 2011
SIDNEY – Eunice Richards, 88, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 at the home of her niece and caregiver, Vicki Merritt in Norwich.
Eunice was born on Dec. 26, 1922, daughter of the late Harry and Lena (Taylor) Richards in Windsor. Eunice was a long time employee of Amphenol Corp. in Sidney, managing the bookkeeping department. Following retirement, she also worked as a bookkeeper for Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney.
Eunice is survived by two sisters: Irene Santa Lucia of Norwich and Julia Stone of Oquaga...
Timothy Barry
Published on: Monday, August 15, 2011
HUDSON – Timothy Michael Barry, 27, of Hudson, and formerly of the Norwich area, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Aug. 12, 2011, in Hudson.
Tim was born in Hamilton in March of 1984, the son of Martin and Rhonda Miller Barry. He grew up in the Norwich, Oxford and McDonough areas and was a graduate of the Oxford High School. Following his graduation, Tim went to work for the Dave Evans Farm in Norwich, where he worked until moving to Hudson in 2005. He also worked for a brief period of time for Chenango Asphalt in North Norwich. Whil..
Marka Welsh
Published on: Thursday, August 11, 2011
OXFORD – Marka A. Welsh, longtime Oxford resident, passed away on August 8, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, after a brief hospitalization.
Marka was born on June 21, 1930, to George and Katherine Cornwall of Alexandria Bay. Marka graduated from Alexandria Bay Central High School and Cortland State Teachers College, where she was a member of Arethusa Sorority, Sigma Gamma Phi. Marka taught elementary school in Oxford and Guilford, before teaching in Greene for 34 years until her retirement in 1991. Marka was a member of the Fo..
Virginia Wiest
Published on: Thursday, August 11, 2011
DELMAR – Virginia May (Schuster) Wiest, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011peacefully in her sleep after a long illness.
Born in 1935 in Mt. Hope to Richard and Margaret (Skinner) Schuster, she moved to Afton as a child, and graduated with the Afton class of 1953. Ginny, as her friends knew her best, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, specializing in Public Health.
Ginny returned to New York where she married John C. Wiest Jr. of Walden, who preceded her in death in 1991. In addition to nursing, she..
Jean Bogart
Published on: Wednesday, August 10, 2011
GREENE – Jean Carle Bogart, 89, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011.
She is predeceased by her husband, Wesley E. Bogart, Sr.; her daughter, Margaret Rogers and her son, Timothy Bogart.
She is survived by her children: Jacquelene Frayer, Michelle Thompson, Danielle Coney, Maria Davis, Jonathan J. Bogart, Wesley E. Bogart, Jr., and Christopher Bogart.
Jean volunteered and served proudly in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II in England and France where she met and married her husband. Currently Jean’s daughter an..
Marion Sawyer
Published on: Wednesday, August 10, 2011
NORWICH – Marion A. Sawyer, 87, long-time Norwich resident, passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug. 5, 2011, at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin, where she had made her home for the past several years.
Marion was born in Syracuse on May 13, 1924, to the late Harry E. and Erma Foster Mundy. On July 1, 1944, in Norwich, she married Robert E. Sawyer, and together they raised three children: Kathleen, Marjory, and Michael. In her early years, Marion worked as a telephone operator for the local phone company. She did child care..
Oscar Hannan
Published on: Wednesday, August 10, 2011
NORWICH – Oscar Hannan, 87, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Oscar is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bridget Hannan; his son Aiden and daughter-in-law Leigh; son Brendan; daughter Mary and granddaughter Molly. He is also survived by his brother Paddy and sister-in-law Theresa; his brother Bill (Bunny) and sister-in-law, Anne; his brother Michael and sister Anne, along with many, many nieces and nephews.
Born Feb. 26, 1924 in Ballymac, County Limerick, Ireland, Oscar was born and raised by Ti..
Frederick Keith
Published on: Tuesday, August 9, 2011
SHERBURNE – Frederick H. Keith, of Sherburne, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. He was 82 years old.
At the request of the family, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home...
Maysie Wells
Published on: Tuesday, August 9, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Maysie C. Wells, 79, of South New Berlin passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at her home.
She was born in 1932 in the township of Morris, the daughter of Charles H. Wells and Nellie (Thompson) Wells. She was married to Benjamin L. Wells Sept. 10, 1950. He passed away Feb. 7, 2000.
Maysie is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Brunschmid and Sheila (Bruce) Beckert; two sons David Wells and James Wells; two sisters, Garnet Kovac and Susie Wells; a sister-in-law, Hilda Wells; eight grandchildren, Julie (Ron) Burns, John Brun..
Marion Sawyer
Published on: Monday, August 8, 2011
NORWICH – Marion H. Sawyer, 87, a long time Norwich resident passed away peacefully early Friday morning on Aug. 5, 2011 in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin where she has made her home for the past several years.
Memorial services for Marion will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The reverend Jeremy Stopford pastor of the First Baptist Church of Earlville will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral home on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Please cons..
Oscar Hannan
Published on: Monday, August 8, 2011
NORWICH – Oscar Hannan, 87, of Park Street, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Oscar are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in The Evening Sun when it becomes available...
Jacqueline Jones
Published on: Monday, August 8, 2011
HAMILTON – Jacqueline Evans Jones, 71, of Hamilton, formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
She was born Aug.19, 1939 in Hamilton, a daughter of Harold and Doris Church Evans. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School and received her L.P.N. degree from SUNY Morrisville in 1958. She had worked at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford and the Gerrit Smith Infirmary, Eaton. On May 2, 1959, Jacqueline married Franklin L. Jones in Hamilton. He pred..
Sara Knapp
Published on: Monday, August 8, 2011
CORNING – Sara Mae Knapp, infant, died Thursday, July 28, 2011.
Survivors include her parents, Seth and Leslie Benza Knapp of Corning; a sister, Elizabeth Knapp; and a brother, Joshua Knapp.
Arrangements are with Haughey Funeral Home...
Minnie ‘mae’ Smith
Published on: Friday, August 5, 2011
NORWICH – Minnie “Mae” Smith, 87, lifelong Norwich resident and well-known Chenango County Historian, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2011, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had made her home for the past 7 1/2 years.
Born in Norwich on Sept. 28, 1923, Mae was the daughter of Willard and Minnie Jackson Lewis. She attended the Norwich schools, graduting with the Class of 1942. For a brief time, Mae worked for the C & U Telephone Corporation, where she acquired many of her lifelong frie..
Gordon Smith
Published on: Thursday, August 4, 2011
NORWICH – Gordon R. “Pops” Smith, 89, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 at the NYS Veterans’ Home, Oxford.
He was born on April 4, 1922 in Penelope, a son of the late Ray and Mabel (Brown) Smith.
Pops is survived by his children, Raymond (Larry) and Cathy Smith, Gordie Smith and Sharon Winans, Jerry and Elaine Smith, and Tiger Smith all of Oxford; his sisters, Florence Hitt of Sherburne and Dorothy and Melvin Manwarren of Norwich. Seventeen grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and several..
Minnie ‘mae’ Smith
Published on: Thursday, August 4, 2011
NORWICH – Minnie “Mae” Smith, 87, lifelong Norwich resident and well-known Chenango County Historian, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2011, in the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had made her home for the past 7 1/2 years.
Funeral services for Mae will be held at noon on Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy..
Irving Cornine
Published on: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
NORTH PITCHER – Irving A. Cornine, 79, of North Pitcher, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at his home.
Mr. Cornine was born in Morris Plains, N.J. on Jan. 29, 1932, a son of the late Lewis and Marion Fiedler Cornine. A resident of this area since 1993, he was a communicant of St. Virgil’s Catholic Church, Morris Plains, N.J. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict where he received the Purple Heart and was a member of the American Legion of South Otselic and Morris Plains. He was a ..
Gordon Smith
Published on: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
NORWICH – Gordon R. “Pops” Smith of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 at the NYS Veterans’ Home, Oxford.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Emergency Squad or Fort Hill Post #376, American Legion.
A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Mae Smith
Published on: Wednesday, August 3, 2011
NORWICH – Minnie ‘Mae’ Smith, 87, well-known local historian, passed away early this morning at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Mae are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Douglas Palmer
Published on: Tuesday, August 2, 2011
GUILFORD – Douglas Palmer, of Guiford, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. He was 59 years old. Douglas is survived by his wife of 39 years, Veronica (Decker) Palmer. At Douglas’ request, there will no funeral services...
Edward Holmquist Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, August 2, 2011
NORWICH – Edward J. Holmquist, Sr., 68, of Norwich and formerly of East Pharsalia, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, July 30, 2011, at his home.
The son of Martin “Pop-Pop” and Margaret Gallo, Ed was born in Jersey City, N.J., in May of 1943. As a young man, Ed gained employment with the Pepsi-Cola Company in a journeyman type capacity. It was during this time that he met his wife, Edith, whom he married in the Commonwealth of Virginia on May 1, 1972. Their marriage spanned 37 wonderful years and would bring them four children: ..
Joyce Ann Chesebro
Published on: Tuesday, August 2, 2011
EARLVILLE – Joyce Ann Chesebro, 69 of Fayette St., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.
She was born Dec. 1, 1941 in Dover, Del., a daughter of Lloyd and Agnes Hurd Warren and was a graduate of Dover High School. On Aug. 9, 1960, Joyce married Norman L. Chesebro in Harrington, Del. He predeceased her on Oct. 30, 2004. Joyce worked at Victory Markets in Norwich as a bookkeeper for 28 years. She had also been a home health aide who had great compassion for the home bound. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing..
Rose Miller
Published on: Monday, August 1, 2011
NORWICH – Rose M. Miller, 89, a life long Norwich resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at her home.
Rose was born in October of 1922 in Oneonta, the daughter of Giovanni and Mary Mercurio. She grew up in Norwich and attended the local schools. Rose was a lifetime member of St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church and a member of St. Bart’s Holy Rosary Society. She had worked for many years for the Norwich Pharmacal Co. and its successors retiring from Procter & Gamble after many years of service. Over the years R..
Joyce Ann Chesebro
Published on: Monday, August 1, 2011
EARLVILLE – Joyce Ann Chesebro, 69, of Fayette St., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church, Earlville, followed by interment in the Earlville Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
A full obituary will be published in Tuesday’s Evening Sun.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofunera..
Beverly Oles
Published on: Monday, August 1, 2011
NORWICH – Beverly Lois (Smith) Oles, 68, of Norwich, went to be with her Lord & Savior and her loved ones that have predeceased her early Thursday morning, July 28, 2011 in the Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton.
Beverly was born in Oneonta in September of 1942, the daughter of Gordon and Louise (Boyd) Smith. She had attended schools in Guilford, Oxford and Walton and was a graduate of the Walton High School. On Jan. 16, 1960 in Oxford, she married her high school sweetheart Richard Oles, a marriage that was in its 51st year. Over the years Bev ..
John Turner Jr.
Published on: Monday, August 1, 2011
NORWICH – John Bennett Turner Jr. died peacefully on July 25, 2011 at the age of 81 at home surrounded by his family.
John is cherished by his wife of 59 years Carol (Lewis) and by his family and friends. He was a proud patriot and generous philanthropist who toiled to make his world a better place.
John was born Nov. 22, 1929 to John Bennett Turner and Katharine (Verplanck) Kent. Summers were spent at Camp Dudley (#6236) and at Chenango Lake in the cottage built by his grandfather that the Turners still enjoy. He graduated from Phillips..