John Edwards
Published on: Thursday, September 30, 2010
McDONOUGH – John A. Edwards, 54, of McDonough, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, following an extended illness.
John was born in Norwich on Nov. 27, 1955, a son of the late Richard E. and Evelyn M. Welch Edwards. He attended the Faith Bible Church. Before his illness, he was employed by Saunders Concrete, Cortland, where he was a member of the Teamster’s Union. He was also a member of the Ligonier Ministries. John was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle and will be dea..
Florence Livermore
Published on: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
PITCHER – Florence B. Livermore, 89, of Pitcher, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland.
Born in Pitcher on July 30, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Ann Gilliland Eaton. A lifelong resident of the area, she attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Cincinnatus. For 40 years she served as the Pitcher Town Clerk and tax collector.
She is survived by her children, Edward (Rose Cook) Scoville of Truxton, Donald (Uzella) Scoville of Cincinnatus, and Cynth..
James Schaefer
Published on: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
BINGHAMTON – James R. Schaefer, 48, of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly in Binghamton.
He was born on Sept. 27, 1961 in Norwich, a son of Oscar and Betty Jean (Gibbon) Schaefer.
He is survived by his father Oscar Schaefer and companion Rose Conant of Norwich; his brother, John Schaefer of Oxford; his sisters, Linda Forster and companion Nate Twitchel of Oxford, and Kimberly and Andrew Walker of Norwich. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He is also survived by his many friends. He was predeceased by his m..
Milton Weeks
Published on: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
SHERBURNE – Milton C. Weeks, 88, of Church St., passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1921 in Norwich, a son of Earl H. and Mabel C. Aylsworth Weeks. He spent his early childhood in Earlville attending school there, and later moved to Sherburne where he graduated from high school. Milt was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He was stationed in the continental U.S. and Alaska as a truck driver until his discharge at Ft. Devens, MA in February 1946 with the rank of Sg..
Milton Weeks
Published on: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
SHERBURNE – Milton C. Weeks, 88, of Church St., passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, followed by interment with military honors in the North Norwich Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post #876, Sherburne.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online go..
Lisa Ann Hazard
Published on: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
SHERBURNE – Lisa Ann “Flame” Hazard, 42, of School St., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.
She was born Dec. 5, 1967 in Norwich and was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville High School. She was currently a student at SUNY, Morrisville. She lived life to the fullest and beyond. She pushed the limits and gave so much to so many. “Flame” will live on forever in the hearts of the many friends and family that loved her.
Surviving are her husband, Jeremy; step-children, Michelle and Dorian; her mother, Michaeleen Tesla; ..
Edward Mckissick
Published on: Monday, September 27, 2010
SOUTH OTSELIC – Edward R. McKissick, 55, of South Otselic, the middle son of Robert and Charlotte (DeLap) McKissick, passed away Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2010, in the Cortland Regional Medical Center after a long fight with prostate cancer.
Ed was born Feb. 25, 1955 in Cobleskill before his family moved to the North Pitcher - South Otselic area in 1967 where he attended and graduated from the Otselic Valley school in 1973. He worked for Baillie Lumber in Smyrna for a period of 38 years. Ed was a farmer at heart raising pigs, beef cows, ..
Elizabeth Hoke
Published on: Monday, September 27, 2010
NORWICH – Elizabeth (Betty) Ostrom Hoke, 75, died peacefully at her home in Merrimack, N.H. on Sept. 24, 2010 after a prolonged illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.
She was born Feb. 3, 1935 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Lester W. Ostrom Sr. and Beulah Misner. Betty graduated from Norwich High School. On Nov. 20, 1953, she married Leo T. Hoke and they lived in the Norwich area until moving to New Hampshire in 1971.
Betty had a varied career, working at Sidney Bank, Christman Motors, and Beneficia..
Robert Fowlston
Published on: Monday, September 27, 2010
NORWICH – Robert M. Fowlston, of Thompson Road, Norwich, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at his home.
He was born on Aug. 28, 1927 in Greene a son of G. Leon and Ruth (Hollenbeck) Fowlston. Soon after his birth the family moved to Oxford where Bob attended Oxford Academy and Central School, graduating in 1945. On June 27, 1948 he married Mary A. Washburn, who predeceased him in 1985. He was also predeceased by his second wife, Jane E. Stott Badger.
Bob was a working man from a young age as a newspaper carrier, farmhand, lawn mower, a..
Kaden Williams
Published on: Friday, September 24, 2010
OXFORD – Kaden Ryan Williams, infant son of Daniel Williams and Larissa Kubisa of Oxford, went home to be with the angels on Sept. 21, 2010 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
Even though he was with us for just a short time, he will be in our hearts forever.
Kaden is survived by his parents Daniel and Larissa of Oxford, his sister Alexandra Kubisa his brother Tyler-John Adams, his maternal grandparents Kathleen and Lawrence Kubisa both of Binghamton, his paternal grandparents Sharon and Lawrence Williams both of Arizona. Also su..
Edah Soules
Published on: Thursday, September 23, 2010
NORWICH – Edah Mae Rickard Soules, 87, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility of Norwich.
Edah was born April 13, 1923 in Sanford, the daughter of Cyrus Eelson and Bertha Laseuer Pond and received her education in the local schools. Over her adult years she had made her home in the South Plymouth and Sherburne areas and was employed by Procter & Gamble for a period of 25 years. She was also a member of the Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals Quarter Century Club.
On Oct. 30, 1949 she married Daniel Ri..
George Snyder Sr.
Published on: Thursday, September 23, 2010
FULTONVILLE – Mr. George Pierson Snyder Sr., 92, of Union St., Fultonville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital with his loving family at his side.
Born in Fultonville on June 8, 1918, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Margaret (Pierson) Snyder. He moved from Fultonville to Johnstown in the early years with his family and was educated at St. Patrick’s School and Johnstown High School. He received his Honorary High School diploma in June 1990 from Fonda-Fultonville Central School where he delivered the key..
Robert Fowlston
Published on: Thursday, September 23, 2010
NORWICH – Robert Fowlston, 83, of Thompson Road, Norwich, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, at his home with his family by his side.
A full obituary will be published upon completion of funeral arrangements, which are under the direction of the Behe Funeral Home...
Edah Soules
Published on: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
NORWICH – Edah Mae Rickard Soules, 87, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility of Norwich.
Graveside services for Edah will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the South Plymouth Cemtery. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary for Edah will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Helen (june) Gilroy
Published on: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
GREENE – Helen Elizabeth Gilroy, also known as June, died on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.
She was born in Atlanta, Ga. to James A. and Mary Fitzgerald LaHatte on June 1, 1926. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, James A. Gilroy, Md.; and an infant son, James; and a brother, Joseph LaHatte.
She is survived by her nine children, Katherine Cusano and Phillip, James J. Gilroy III and Jane, Kevin M. Gilroy and Bridget, Eileen Gilroy Korpita, Mary Lake and Andrew, Anne Payne and Thomas, Jean Corday and Manuel, Jaime Schneider and Richard..
Ruth Torrey
Published on: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
PITTSFORD – Ruth V. Torrey, 87, of Pittsford, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, after a long illness.
Ruth was a 1940 graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Md. and went on to pursue a degree in nursing at the University of Maryland. During her lengthy career she held several nursing positions among them at: WRC Home in Oxford, Veterans Administration in Bath and Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs. Ruth was at the forefront of working motherhood in America, was an active member of the Business and Professional Wome..
David Phelps
Published on: Monday, September 20, 2010
NORWICH – David Daley Phelps, 78, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born Oct. 20, 1931 in Norwich, Dave was the son of Florence and Lewis Phelps. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School in 1949. Following graduation, he worked in the family printing business, Chenango Union Printing, Inc. He then entered the army in January of 1951 at Fort Dix, N.J. After basic training and Leadership School, he was assigned to the Far East Command and served with ..
Roger House
Published on: Friday, September 17, 2010
NORWICH – Roger F. House, 75, of Longmont, Colo., formerly of Norwich, passed away Sept. 8, 2010 in Wyoming while fishing.
He was born Oct. 21, 1934 in Hornell to Earl and Helen House. On June 11, 1960 he married Karleen Russell of Big Creek.
Roger is survived by his wife Karleen of Longmont; son Gary (wife Debby) of Hendersonville, Tenn.; Daughter Debbie of Auburn; Grandchildren Heather, Joe and Austin. Roger is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, br..
Edward Ulfik, Jr.
Published on: Friday, September 17, 2010
OXFORD – Edward J. Ulfik, Jr.65 of Oxford, NY passed away September 15, 2010 at M. I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. He was born on November 29, 1944 in Baltimore, MD son of Edward J. Ulfik, Sr. and Dorothy Dahl Ulfik. On September 5, 1971 in Franklin, VT he married Catherine Hughes.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine of Oxford; his children, Edward J. Ulfik, III and his wife, Sarah of Oxford, and Elizabeth Ulfik and fiancé Christopher Swift of Norwich; his brother in law and sisters in law, Lois Barry of Locust Valley, NY, Chris an..
Roger House
Published on: Friday, September 17, 2010
NORWICH – Roger F. House, 75, of Longmont, Colo., formerly of Norwich, passed away Sept. 8, 2010 in Wyoming while fishing.
He was born Oct. 21, 1934 in Hornell to Earl and Helen House. On June 11, 1960, he married Karleen Russell of Big Creek.
Roger is survived by his wife Karleen of Longmont; son Gary (wife Debby) of Hendersonville, Tenn; daughter Debbie of Auburn; grandchildren Heather, Joe and Austin. Roger is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, br..
Mary Hoxie
Published on: Thursday, September 16, 2010
NEW BERLIN – Mary Caroline Hoxie, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Mary was born on Jan. 2, 1921 in Belleville, Pa., the daughter of the late Bruce and Laura Harshbarger. She was predeceased by her husband “Johnnie” and her son Michael.
Her loving family includes sons, Harold (Lori) of Painted Post, Dennison (Linda) of New Berlin, John (Linda) of Loudonville and daughter Jean of Virginia Beach, Va.; and a daughter-in-law, Diane Hoxie of Ne..
James Morris
Published on: Thursday, September 16, 2010
MT. UPTON – James R. Morris, 88, of Mt. Upton, passed away late Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 surrounded by his family, at Countryside Care Center in Delhi where he was a resident.
James was born on March 1, 1922, son of the late Charles and Opal (Stenson) in Gilbertsville. Upon graduating from high school, James worked at Scintilla in Sidney for two years as a machinist: he took great pride in his role in creating ignition systems for PT Boats. On Dec. 24, 1944, he married Mianda “Tillie” Wilson in Leonardsville. She predeceased him on Aug...
Edward Ulfik Jr.
Published on: Thursday, September 16, 2010
OXFORD – Edward J. Ulfik Jr. of 5 Greene St., Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 15, 2010 at MI Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford.
A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Albert Savianeso
Published on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
MT. UPTON – Albert C. Savianeso, 62, of Mt. Upton, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Born Oct. 3, 1947 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Albert was the son of Jero and Francesca (Caminiti) Savianeso. He graduated from high school in New Jersey and after moving to upstate New York, worked at several jobs before retiring from the production department of Norwich Pharmaceuticals.
On June 9, 1984, in New Berlin, Albert married DeLaine “Dee” McGhee, who survives. He is also survived by his childre..
Luella Vidler
Published on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
SHERBURNE – Luella Maude “Betty” Vidler, 87, formerly of Sherburne, passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at her home in Edgewater, Fla.
She was born March 2, 1923 in Sherburne, a daughter of Arthur and Carrie Crosby Crandall and received her education in local schools. She married Donald Vidler who predeceased her on Sept. 11, 2001. Betty had been a dental assistant for Drs. Benedict and Bell in Sherburne. She was a member of the Sherburne American Legion Post #876 Auxiliary; and was a former member of the Order of East Star Tiandara Chapter..
Harry Conley
Published on: Monday, September 13, 2010
EARLVILLE – Harry Wayne Conley, 81, of Earlville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at his home.
Born Feb. 19, 1929, he was the son of John A. and Irene Wells Conley of Lebanon. Raised by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Esther Wells in Earlville, Harry graduated from Earlville High School in 1946 and Delhi Ag and Tech College in 1948, where he studied Building Construction.
On July 2, 1950 he married Neva Mae Chesebro of Sherburne in the First United Methodist Church of Sherburne. She died in 1997.
Harry was self-employed for ma..
Dora Bates
Published on: Monday, September 13, 2010
NORWICH – Dora Bates, 71, of Norwich, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Dora was born in Plymouth in April of 1939, the daughter of Jay and Gaynel (Ingham) Bates. She attended school in North Norwich and Sherburne and lived most of her adult life in the Norwich area. A loving and caring person, Dora never had anything bad to say about anyone. Over the years she had worked as a certified nurses aide (CNA) working for Kimberly Quality Care, Valley View Nursing Home and Family Home Care in Sherburne. While li..
Mildred Newbauer
Published on: Monday, September 13, 2010
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Mildred G. Newbauer, 87, of South New Berlin, formerly of Oxford passed away on Sept. 8, 2010 at her daughter’s home where she lived for the past three years.
She was born on May 15, 1923 in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Andrew and Amelia Cuppler. On Jan. 15, 1954 she married Peter Newbauer, who died on Feb. 21, 2008.
She is survived by her children, Peter Newbauer, Jr. wife Jackie of Baton Rouge, La., Michael Newbauer of Heron, S.D., Raymond Newbauer and wife Jennifer of Bainbridge, Peggi Fink and husband Ray of..
Ralph Mcdougal Jr.
Published on: Friday, September 10, 2010
OXFORD – Ralph E. McDougal Jr., 62, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.
Ralph was born on Dec. 5, 1947 in Bainbridge, son of Barbara (Seymour) McDougal and the late Ralph E. McDougal, Sr. He graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School with the class of 1966, and attended Morrisville and Delhi Tech receiving his associates’ degree in masonry. Ralph was a self-employed mason and a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 7. Masonry was not only his occupation, but his favori..
Mildred Newbauer
Published on: Friday, September 10, 2010
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Mildred G. Newbauer, 87, of South New Berlin, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 8, 2010 at her home.
She was born on May 15, 1923 in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Andrew and Amelia Cuppler. On Jan. 15, 1954, she married Peter Newbauer, who died on Feb. 21, 2008.
She is survived by her children, Peter Newbauer, Jr. wife Jackie of Baton Rouge, La., Michael Newbauer of Heron, SD, Raymond Newbauer and wife Jennifer of Bainbridge, Peggi Fink and husband Ray of Toms River, N.J., Carol McMahon and husband Dave of Wi..
Betty Wheelock
Published on: Friday, September 10, 2010
GREENE – Betty L. Wheelock, 68, went to be with the Lord at home on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lowell A. Wheelock on May 29, 2008. Betty is survived by her mother, Marion Hammerle; three daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Larry Crandall, Pamela and Ronald Ganoung, Wendy and Todd Herrick; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Melissa Wheelock; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Jean Barrows; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Douglas Preston, Nancy an..
Robert Dealing
Published on: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
SHERBURNE – Robert R. Dealing, 65, of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.
He was born July 18, 1945, in Utica, the son of the late Ronald and Eleanor Townsend Dealing and was a graduate of Sauquoit Central School. On April 14, 1976, in Brookfield, he married Betty J. Tilbe. She passed away Nov. 18, 1999.
Mr. Dealing is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Sam Perry of Otego; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Freedom Dealing of New Berlin and Stanley and Holl..
Veneta Preston
Published on: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
SHERBURNE – Veneta Rossman Murphy Preston, 83 years, formerly of Sherburne and Earlville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
She was born May 24, 1927 in Catskill, the daughter of Wilbur and Alice Cummings Rossman. Veneta was a graduate of Earlville Central School in 1945. When she was 38 years old, she attended the Utica School of Beauty and ran a beauty shop for 20 years. She had also attended Empire State College. Veneta was employed by the Area Agency on Aging in Chenango County from 1980 to 1984..
Victor Montgomery Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
NORWICH – Victor Montgomery Sr., 64, of Norwich and former long time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2010 at his home in Norwich surrounded by his family.
Victor was born in Norwich in November of 1945, the son of George and Jerusha (Monroe) Montgomery. He spent his childhood years in the Plymouth and Norwich areas later moving with his family to the South New Berlin area and attended the Norwich schools. Following his education, Vic entered the United States Marines serving his country during the Vietn..
Ruth Diefenbacher
Published on: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
NORWICH – Ruth C. Diefenbacher, 78, formerly of Rexford Street and Zephyrhills, Fla., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born Dec. 17, 1931 in Oxford, Ruth was the daughter and one of fifteen children of Lee A. and Edna E. (Miles) Williams. She graduated in 1951 from Oxford Academy and worked for Scintilla of Sidney, Norwich Knitting Mill, General Laboratories, Sagecraft, and then Victory Markets for sixteen years. She then worked as an accounting clerk for Procter & Gamble and finally for Simm..
Victor Montgomery Sr.
Published on: Monday, September 6, 2010
NORWICH – Victor Montgomery, Sr., 64, of Norwich and former long time resident of South New Berlin, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2010 at his home in Norwich surrouonded by his family.
Funeral services for Vic will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Romeyn Kipp, Pastor of the Holmesville Baptist Church will officiate. Interment with full military rites will follow in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m..
Stanley Kida
Published on: Friday, September 3, 2010
OXFORD – Stanley C. Kida, 94 of Oxford, NY passed away on September 1, 2010 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY. He was born on July 7, 1916 in Passaic, N.J. son of Kasper and Frances (Klesyk) Kida. On November 21, 1942 he married Margaret S. Klasko, who survives.
Besides he wife, Margaret, he is survived by his children, Stanley F. Kida of Hazelton, PA, and Robert and Luann Kida of Oxford; his sister, Stella Lazor of Passaic, NJ; his grandchildren, Paul R. Kida and partner Michelle Ezzo of Oak Ridge, NJ, Aaron R. and Amy Kida of ..
Barbara Esslinger
Published on: Thursday, September 2, 2010
NORWICH – Barbara L. Esslinger, 70, of Norwich, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 29, 2010 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Barb was born in May of 1940 in New Providence, N.J., the daughter of Basil and Harriet (Dawson) Cox. She grew up in New Providence and attended schools in Summit, N.J. Over the years Barb has made her home in Hackettstown, Miami, Fla. and for the past 30 years has lived in the Norwich area. While in Miami and Norwich she had worked in the home health care industry and worked for several nursing homes in Miami and Nor..
Robert Arnell Jr.
Published on: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
NORWICH – Robert J. Arnell Jr. passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2010 in Binghamton.
He was born Jan. 1, 1926 to the late Lucy (Borrelli) and Robert Arnell Sr. in Pittsburgh, Pa.
He is survived by his wife Theodora (Haas) Arnell of 61 years (wed in Pittsburgh in 1949); and his children Barbara (Arnell) MacLennan and Col. Robert J. Arnell III & Robin (Smith) Arnell, Marc Arnell - Anne Murphy and 5 grandchildren, Christopher MacLennon, Robert J. Arnell IV, Christian Arnell, Catherine Arnell, Elizabeth Arnell and great-granddaughter Olivia Ar..