Joan Loeffler
Published on: Friday, September 28, 2012
NORWICH – Joan L. Loeffler, 65, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Joan was born in Norwich on April 1, 1947, the daughter of Paul and Amy Brookins Loeffler. She grew up in the area and was a graduate of the South New Berlin High School. Joan had worked several years for the A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. The majority of her working career was with Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she worked in the medical records dept. doing transcription as well as the X-r..
Ronald Steward
Published on: Friday, September 28, 2012
NORWICH – Ronald L. Steward, 78, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 25, 2012, in Norwich.
Ron was born on May 26, 1934 in Norwich, the son of Ralph and Vivian Franklin Steward. He attended the Norwich schools and on Aug. 16, 1954 he entered the United States Army, serving his country until his honorable discharge on July 3, 1956. On May 28, 1961 in Edmeston, he married Yvonne Clark, who survives.
Ron’s working career as an electrician began with Osborne Electric and he subsequently became employed with I.B.E.W. Local 325 where..
Barbara Brown
Published on: Friday, September 28, 2012
NORTH PHARSALIA – Barbara R. Brown, 82, a long time resident of North Pharsalia, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 25, 2012 at her home.
Barb was born in Preston on April 28, 1930, the daughter of F.LeRoy and Ursula King Franklin. She was a 1948 graduate of the Norwich High School and on Jan. 10, 1949 she married I.H. Brown, who passed away Nov. 30, 1995. Since her marriage she has made her home on the farm which is operated today by her sons.
Barb will best be remembered as a mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who k..
Donna Ingraham
Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2012
DONNA INGRAHAM
GREENE – Donna L. Ingraham, 65, of Greene passed away on Sept. 25, 2012 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on April 18, 1947 in Greene, a daughter of Roland “Don” and Marjorie (Harrington) Alger. On Sept. 16, 1967 she married Thomas Ingraham, who survives.
Besides her husband, Tom of Greene she is survived by her children Wendy Tefft (Rob) and daughter, Lindsey, and Michael Ingraham ( fiancé Cindy Geertgens) and daughter, Jaidyn; her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Suzanne Alger; he..
Barbara Brown
Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2012
NORTH PHARSALIA – Barbara R. Brown, 82, a long time resident of North Pharsalia, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 25, 2012 at her home.
Funeral services for Barb will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the North Pharsalia Bible Church. The Rev. James Moore, Pastor will officiate. Interment will follow in the Center Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.
Please consider memorial contributions to the North Pharsalia Bible Church, c/o Trudy Church, 2335 St. Hwy. 23, So. Plymouth, NY 13844...
Steve Sergent
Published on: Thursday, September 27, 2012
NORWICH – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband and father, Steve “Sarge” Sergent, on July 6, 2012. Steve was born Aug. 16, 1960.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 23 years, Mary Ann Sergent and his sons Joshua and Michael. Steve is also survived by his siblings, David Sergent, Sally Galler, Betty Scholl and Sharon Raymond. Steve was predeceased by his parents, Leona and Harold Sergent.
For the past 23 years, Steve embraced life and the things he loved most. He was known to light up the room..
Robert Mowers
Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
OTSELIC – Robert A. Mowers, 47, of Otselic, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 2012, at his home with his family by his side.
Bob was born on June 8, 1965 in Norwich, the son of Robert J. and Minnie Beckwith Mowers. He grew up in the Sherburne and Earlville area and was a 1983 graduate of the Sherburne High School. First and foremost, Bob was a family man and enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a funny sort of guy and enjoyed having a good time. A lover of sports he enjoyed his hunting, ..
William Stratton
Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
OXFORD – William Haviland Stratton of Oxford, born Feb. 26, 1932, passed away on Sept. 23, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife Sharon and family. He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Stella Ruslow Stratton and son Charles Eric Stratton.
Bill graduated from Norwich High School in 1949. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and served with honor, earning a Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Meritorious Unit Citation, and United Nations Service Medal. He was a dairy farmer until a farm accident in 1968. Bill t..
Ronald Steward
Published on: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
NORWICH – Ronald L. Steward, 78, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 25, 2012, in Norwich.
Funeral arrangements for Ron are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. ..
Flora Warner
Published on: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
PRESTON – Flora M. Warner, of Homer, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012.
She was born Nov. 3, 1924 in Preston, the daughter of Harold and Marian (Law) Money. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Preston and then went on to graduate from Norwich High School at age 15. On Feb. 15, 1942 she married Richard R. Warner. They had a farm in Preston until 1952 when they moved to Cortland County. She worked at Miller Wholesale Hardware from 1957 to 1962, USDA Farmer’s Home Administration from 1962 to 1969, and Beach Affiliates ..
Alice Dreyer
Published on: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
NORWICH – Alice Eno Dreyer, 86, of Norwich and formerly of New Berlin, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in the comfort of her family and with faith in God.
Alice was born on Dec. 22, 1925, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, to Daniel M. Eno and Laura (Grazier) Eno, who both predeceased her. On Sept. 7, 1946, Alice married Lewis E. Dreyer of Honesdale, and the couple shared 51 years together living in New Berlin, where they raised two sons. Alice was talented in various home crafts and was involved in many community organizations and acti..
Joan Loeffler
Published on: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
NORWICH – Memorial services for Joan L. Loeffler, 65, of Norwich, will be held on Monday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Earlville, will officiate.
Interment will be in the North Norwich Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Monday from 11 am until the time of the service at 1 pm.
A complete obituary for Joan will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Robert Mowers
Published on: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
BEAVER MEADOW – Calling hours for Robert A. Mowers, 47, of the Beaver Meadow area, who passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 2012 at his home will be held on Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. At the family’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
A complete obituary for Bob will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Harold Purdy
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
ITHACA – Dr. Harold L. Purdy, 84, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2012, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born March 2, 1928 in Norwich, Harold became an outstanding basketball player for his high school and later went on to play for Hartwick College, where he earned his B.S. degree in biology. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, quickly reaching the rank of Sergeant. Following the war he attended dental school at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio, were he earned ..
David Miller
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
NORWICH – David A. Miller, 88, of Norwich, died on Sept. 20, 2012, at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by his side.
Dave was born on March 12, 1924, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, the only child of David J. and Clara P. (Hall) Miller. He graduated from Norwich High School with the class of 1942. In high school, he was recognized as an American Legion Boys State Senator, 1941, and the Chi Alpha, Norwich chapter, for outstanding scholarship and leadership. Dave also lettered in football and track and field. He received several awar..
William Stratton
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
OXFORD – William H. Stratton, 80, of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the United Church of Oxford, 25 Main St., Oxford. A complete obituary will be published in The Evening Sun on Tuesday.
Arrangements are being provided by the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St, Oxford. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Christine Miller
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
McDONOUGH – Christine Miller, 64, of McDonough, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 20, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Christine are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Alice Dreyer
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
NORWICH – Alice Eno Dreyer, 86, of Norwich and formerly of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Sept. 23, 2012, in the comfort of her family and with faith in God.
Funeral services for Alice will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. from the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norwich. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of New Berlin.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the New Berlin Library or to Hospice an..
Robert Mowers
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
BEAVER MEADOW – Robert Mowers, 47, of the Beaver Meadow area, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral arrangements for Bob are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Joan Loeffler
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2012
NORWICH – Joan Loeffler, 65, of Norwich, passed away Sunday afternoon, Sept. 23, 2012, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements for Joan are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
David Miller
Published on: Friday, September 21, 2012
NORWICH – David Miller, 88, of Berry Street, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available...
Stanley Cooper
Published on: Thursday, September 20, 2012
GREENE – Stanley L. Cooper Sr., 82, of Greene, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sept. 19, 2012, at his home, while surrounded by his family.
Stan was born in Binghamton on July 15, 1930, a son of the late Richard and Rita Arrend Cooper. A longtime resident of the area, he was a member of the Zion Episcopal Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Raymond Corporation after 46 years of dedicated service. In his spare time he enjoyed raising beef cattle and gardening. Most impo..
Yukon Jack Pittsley
Published on: Thursday, September 20, 2012
NORWICH – Mr. Yukon Jack Pittsley, 19, of Eustis, Fla. passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.
Born in Norwich, he moved to Eustis from there in 2012. He was a laborer in a plant nursery.
Survivors include his wife, Brittany Ann Mullenax; daughters: Tamara and Trinity, all of Norwich; mother & step-father, Anita & Howard Hallenbeck, Norwich; father & step-mother, Clark & Lori Pittsley, Eustis, Fla.; sister: Harley D. Connors, Norwich; brothers: Darren Pollack, Norwich, Tony Whitehill, S.C.; Paternal Grandmother: Marjorie Pittsley, Tavare..
Margot Peterson
Published on: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
NORWICH – Margot Peterson, 99, of Norwich, and formerly of Glen Spey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born Sept. 27, 1912, in Gottingen, Germany, Margot was the daughter of Hans and Sophie (Blochwitz) Ostermann. Raised in Staten Island, she graduated from Curtis High School and attended Hunter College. She worked for many years as bookkeeper and administrative assistant for several different companies. In 1961, she married Gus Peterson, who died in December 1996. Bes..
Marjorie Pasachnik
Published on: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
SHERBURNE – Marjorie Pasachnik, 73, of Shawler Brook Road, passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at University Hospital, Syracuse.
She was born Jan. 22, 1939 in the Town of Hamilton, a daughter of Brownie and Nellie Lamaitis Belush and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. She was married to Steve F. Pasachnik. Marjorie had worked for Lilly White in Sherburne for many years, and then for Apple Converting Co. in Sherburne and Norwich until her retirement.
Surviving are her husband, Steve; a son, Charles Houk of Sherburne; brothers and sist..
Esther Mcgowan
Published on: Monday, September 17, 2012
OXFORD – Esther M. (Buckland) McGowan, 76, of State St., Oxford passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City.
She was born on May 13, 1936 in Binghamton, a daughter of the late Julius and Edith (Hawk) Buckland. She married the late Cecil J. McGowan on Feb. 19, 1955.
She is survived by her children, Timothy McGowan and Connie Rowlison of Oxford, Cheryl McGowan and Rick DuBois of Oxford, Julie McGowan and John (Foxy) Souders of Unadilla, her brothers-in-law, Pete McGowan and Ken McGowan of Florida, ..
Kevin O'connor
Published on: Monday, September 17, 2012
GREENE – Kevin P. O’Connor, 50, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Aug. 5, 2012 after a long illness.
He was born April 14, 1962 in Greene, the son of Philip L. O’Connor and Joyce (Lounsberry) O’Connor.
Kevin attended the Norwich Schools. He worked at NKW in Mesa, Ariz. as a warehouse manager. He loved to fish and camp in Payson, Ariz.,, his all time favorite place.
He is survived by his children Francis J. O’Connor, Kayla J. O’Connor and stepdaughter Ashley Hardwick, all of Missouri. His sisters ViAnn Aikins (Stephen) and Patr..
Robert Hutchinson
Published on: Monday, September 17, 2012
NORWICH – Robert E. Hutchinson, 67, of Norwich, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Albany.
Bob was a graduate of the Bainbridge-Guilford High School and the State University of Albany. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a member of the American Legion.
Bob is survived by his mother Dorothy Hutchinson of Norwich.
A private service for Bob will be held at a later date from the Greenlawn Cemetery of Bainbridge.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Esther Mcgowan
Published on: Friday, September 14, 2012
OXFORD – Esther (Buckland) McGowan, 76, of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 13, 2012 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. She married the late Cecil J. McGowan on Feb. 19, 1955. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Fort Hill Post #376, American Legion in Oxford. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home Inc., 21 Main Street, Oxford...
Robert Lawton
Published on: Friday, September 14, 2012
OXFORD – Robert L. Lawton, 87, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 10, 2012 in Cortland.
He was born on Dec. 25, 1924 in Oxford, the son of the late William J. and Grace (Moore) Lawton. On May 3, 1953, he married the love of his life Betty (Hicks), who predeceased him on March 21, 2005.
He is survived by his children, Jim and April Lawton of Homer, Chuck and Ann Marie Lawton of Syracuse, David Lawton of Oxford, Carol and Dennis Fallon of Rural Retreat, Va., Dale and Susan Lawton of Norwich, and Jerry and Kim Lawton of Morris; h..
Eleanor Riley
Published on: Thursday, September 13, 2012
NORWICH – Eleanor Anne Riley (nee Browning), 67, a thirty-year resident of Orange City, Florida, passed Sept. 8, 2012, at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach.
Eleanor (Ellie) was born in Oneida on July 23, 1945, the daughter of John and Nancy Browning (nee Alderman). She attended school in the Hamilton school district and was a 1962 graduate of Hamilton High School. On Aug. 29, 1965 she married Edward C. Riley in a small ceremony in Poolville. Ellie was a prodigious worker and had a vast and varied working career that spanned a perio..
Marie Piatti
Published on: Thursday, September 13, 2012
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Marie A. Piatti, 85, of Ossipee, N.H., died Sept. 9, 2012, at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, N.H., surrounded by family.
She was born July 31, 1927, in North Bergen, N.J., the daughter of late Mildred and Anthony Novak. In 1947, she married Albert Piatti, who preceded her in death.
She was a long-time resident of South New Berlin, and was Past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was employed at Bendix Corporation, Sidney, as a machinist for 27 years, retiring in 1992.
She is survived by her..
Chester Silvernail
Published on: Thursday, September 13, 2012
GREENE – A much loved husband, father, son, brother and friend, Chester V. Silvernail, 76, of Greene, passed away on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, with his wife by his side.
He was born June 26, 1936 in Plymouth, and resided in Greene for the past 55 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Vyral and Winifred Silvernail; brother, Ira; and daughter, Gail Silvernail.
Chet is survived by his wife of 42 years, Adrienne Silvernail; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Frank Dell’Aira of Wading River, New York and their daughter, Ashley; son a..
Clayton Manwarren
Published on: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
CLAYTON MANWARREN
NORWICH – Clayton E. Manwarren, 72, of Norwich passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 9, 2012, at his home.
Clayton was born in Norwich on April 14, 1940, the son of Arley and Margaret Brazee Manwarren. He attended school in South Otselic as well as Unadilla. Over the years he has made his home in North Pharsalia, South Otselic and Unadilla. A hard worker all of his life he had worked on his farm, the Tracy Baking Co. and had been grounds keeper at Colgate University. A woodsman at heart, Clayton was happiest in the woo..
Martin Vansteinburg
Published on: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
NORTH NORWICH – Martin L. “Louie” VanSteinburg, 37, of North Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Louie was born in Norwich on Oct. 27, 1974, the son of Charles L. and Rebecca Martin VanSteinburg. He grew up in the North Norwich area and attended the Sherburne schools. A hard worker all of his life, Louie had formerly worked for Dowdall’s Landscape Service. He was currently employed by Westcott - Simpson of Sherburne, where he has worked for over 1..
Robert Lawton
Published on: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
OXFORD – Robert L. Lawton, 87, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Sept. 10, 2012 in Cortland.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oxford. Rev. David Hanselman will officiate. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main Street in Oxford, on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.
A complete obituary will appear in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
David Klingman
Published on: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
SHERBURNE – David Alan (Youngs) Klingman, 38, of Sherburne, died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 as the result of a motorcycle accident.
He is survived by his beloved mom, Judy Lathrop, his half-brother, Kennard Youngs, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be sorely missed by his two “boys” Turbo and Bubby. He was predeceased by his father, David N. Youngs, and his grandparents.
Dave graduated from Norwich High School in 1992. He was currently employed by YPSG, Inc., a Dallas-based telecommunications company, and had seen much o..
Gene Lockwood
Published on: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
NORWICH – Gene A. Lockwood, 33, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2012, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Gene was born in Norwich on Aug. 16, 1979, the son of Gilbert Lockwood Jr. and Diane Murray Lockwood. He grew up in Norwich, where he attended the local schools. Throughout his life, Gene was well known and liked by those who knew him. He was an avid Yankee and Miami Dolphins Fan and enjoyed his fishing.
Gene is survived by his daughter, Alexa Lockwood and her mother, his mother Diane Lo..
Gene Lockwood
Published on: Monday, September 10, 2012
NORWICH – Gene Lockwood, 33, of Norwich, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2012, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
Funeral services for Gene will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, at noon from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Brad Keator, pastor of the Chenango Christian Church of Norwich, will officiate.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon.
A complete obituary for Gene will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
Grace Debrita
Published on: Monday, September 10, 2012
OXFORD – Mary Grace DeBrita passed away on Sept. 8, 2012.
Grace was born Dec. 26, 1923 in Virginia, Minnesota, raised in Rockville Centre, New York, and graduated from Southside High School in 1941. She was predeceased by her parents, Cristina (Belpedio) and Tomaso Petrilli, her brothers and sisters-in-law, Nicholas and Sophie, Charles and Madeline and Leonard and Barbara, an infant daughter, Marguerite, her cherished daughter-in-law, Linda, and in 1997, her beloved husband of 48 years, Anthony. She is survived by her children, John of..
Eugene King
Published on: Monday, September 10, 2012
NORWICH – Eugene L. “Stretch” King, 66, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly, Sept. 5, 2012, in Norwich.
Stretch was born in McDonough on Feb. 22, 1946 the son of Clarence and Nellie Watts King. He attended school in Oxford and over the years has worked for the Dunckel Egg Farm, the Norwich Shoe Co and most recently the Gladding Corp. from which he retired.
A quiet kind of guy, Stretch enjoyed playing his lottery tickets, attending auctions and flea markets, fishing and watching the deer. In 1972 in Norwich he married Mary Fowlston..
Eugene King
Published on: Friday, September 7, 2012
NORWICH – Eugene L. “Stretch” King, 66, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.
A funeral service for Eugene will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Earlville, will officiate. Interment will follow in the J.D. Lewis Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11.
A complete obituary for Eugene will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Su..
Virginia Abraham
Published on: Thursday, September 6, 2012
NORWICH – N. Virginia “Ginny” Abraham, 88, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich on Sept. 12, 1923, Ginny was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Mirabito) Esgrow. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1942 and then from beauty school on Long Island. Ginny then returned to Norwich and opened a beauty shop with her sister, Rose.
On June 23, 1956, in St. Paul’s Church, Ginny married A. Anthony “Abe” Abraham. Following her marriage she opened her o..
Sandra Mclaughlin
Published on: Thursday, September 6, 2012
NORWICH – Sandra Ann McLaughlin, 71, of Norwich, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at Upstate Medical Center.
Sandra was born Sept. 14,1940 in Utica, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Eva Wittenbeck. Raised in Waterville, Sandra graduated from Waterville Central School. She met her husband, the late Spencer J McLaughlin and the two were married on Aug. 6, 1960. Sandra and Spencer raised their three children in Waterville before moving to Norwich in 1987. In the years that followed, Sandra worked at the family business, McLau..
Virginia Abraham
Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
NORWICH – N. Virginia Abraham, 88, of 16 Cortland Street, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available...
David Diefenbacher
Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
NORWICH – David F. Diefenbacher, 86, of 15 Westcott Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at his home.
Born in Norwich on Dec. 13, 1925, David was the son of Charles E. and Margaret Ellen (Condon) Diefenbacher. He was educated at St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School. Dave served in the United States Navy as an armed guard during World War II where he travelled around the world, passing through the Suez Canal and seeing the Great Pyramids of Egypt. After his discharge from active service, Dave wor..
Betty Downing
Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Betty A. Downing, 77, of State Highway 26, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born Aug. 5, 1935 in Columbus, a daughter of Linn J. and Blanche E. Penner Rowe and was a graduate of Morris High School. On July 29, 1961, Betty married Ivan Paul Downing, Jr. in North Norwich. Betty started her career as a telephone operator and worked at several area insurance agencies, retiring from Gates-Cole Insurance Agency in Norwich.
Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sout..
John Root
Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
NORWICH – John B. “Jack” Root, 66, of Norwich, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday morning, Sept. 2, 2012, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City, after a courageous battle with COPD.
John was born in Norwich on May 15, 1946, the son of Raymond and Barbara Martin Root. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1965 graduate of the Norwich High School. He wrestled all through High School. His working career began in the Syracuse area where he first worked for Syroco, Crucible Steel and then Manlius Publishing Company. In 1978, Jack an..
Leonard Oliver
Published on: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
OTSELIC – Leonard Bernard Oliver, 83, of Otselic, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. Surviving are a sister, Roberta Williams; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Sheds Cemetery...
Betty Downing
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
SOUTH OTSELIC – Betty A. Downing, 77, of South Otselic, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
Gravside services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the North Norwich Cemetery, Route 12, North Norwich.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home 10 S. Main St., Sherburne.
To send a condolence or sign the Book of Memories online, go to: www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com.
A complete obituary will follow...
David Diefenbacher
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
NORWICH – David F. Diefenbacher, 86, of Westcott Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
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Elizabeth Cullipher
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
OXFORD – Elizabeth “Betty” Cullipher, 82, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 30, 2012.
She was born on Sept. 30, 1929 to the late Clarence and Marie (Nightengale) Hunter. She is survived by her children Charlotte Armlin, Cheryl Bartle, Raymond Abbott, Leonard Abbott, Gene McKee, and Angus Cullipher.
Her childhood education came from a one-room school house in McDonough. But her life experiences were gained from her love of travel. Her journey took her around the country, and she proudly claimed to have lived in ev..
Karl Marvin
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
PITCHER – Karl H. Marvin, 76, of Pitcher, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.
Born in Pitcher on Aug. 12, 1936, Karl was a son of the late Walter and Dorothy Myers Marvin. A lifelong resident of the area, he formerly served as the Town of Pitcher Road Superintendent. Throughout his lifetime he worked at several jobs in the Cortland area including working at Durkee’s in Cortland, McGraw Box Company, and various jobs at Agway, including being a millwright before becoming an independent millwright..
John Root
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
NORWICH – John B. “Jack” Root, 66, of Norwich, passed away with his family by his side Sunday morning, Sept. 2, 2012, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City after a courageous battle with COPD.
A funeral service for Jack will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Ken Fallon, p[astor of the Crossroads Community Church of Sherburne, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Friday from 3-5 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until..
John Orban
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
NORWICH – John Orban Jr. put a smile on many faces. Husband of (and preceded in passing by) Kay Delaney Orban, John died March 7 this year at the age of 100 years and 31 days. He and Kay Delaney both taught at Norwich HIgh School circa 1935-1941, which is where they met; they were married in Cooperstown. They later acquired property in Roxbury, NY where they spent more than 50 wonderful summers. A Celebration of Life get-together will be held Sunday, Sept. 16. Friends are invited come and visit from 3-5 p.m. at Shepard Hills Golf Club. Roxbu..
Harold Kornstein
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
NORWICH – Harold Kornstein, 99, formerly of Delray Beach, Florida and Brooklyn, passed away Friday night, Aug. 31, 2012 in the Residential Health Care Facility of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, where he had lived since April 2009.
Born on October 7, 1912 in New York City, Harold’s last employment was as a bookkeeper and office manager for J. Feller & Son, brokers and distributors of produce at New York City’s famed Washington Market and later at the Hunts Point Terminal Market. He retired in 1978 and moved to Florida until 200..
Linda Huhta
Published on: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
NORWICH – Linda E. Huhta, age 63, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 following a valiant struggle with breast cancer.
Linda was born in Norwich on Feb. 20, 1949, the daughter of Charles & Julia (Currie) Myers Sr. On Feb. 4, 1984, Linda married Stephen Huhta in Owego, New York.
Linda is survived by her husband: Stephen Huhta, Waupaca, WI; her son: Donald Huhta, Phoenix, AZ; her father: Charles Myers, Sr., Norwich; her sisters: Catherine Eagan, Tulsa, OK and Janet Thompson, Norwich and her brothers: Daniel Myer..