Joyce E. Ryan
Published on: Monday, September 30, 2013
Joyce E. Ryan, 79, of Oxford, passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2013, in the Chenango Memorial Hospiptal.
Joyce was born on March 6, 1934, in Norwich the daughter of Clinton and Ruth Steere Dunckel. She attended the Norwich schools and spent the early years of her adult life in Walton, NY. For the past 40 years she has made her home in the Oxford area and on July 6, 1974 married Thomas Ryan who survives.
Joyce is survived by her husband Thomas, her sons Brian Moore and wife Rosanne of Smithville, Dave Moore and wife Sandy of Norwich..
Steven Hall
Published on: Friday, September 27, 2013
Steven M. Hall, 47, of Sherburne, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2013, at his home.
Steven was born October 28, 1965 the son of the late Harold E. Hall and Sheila A. (Allie) Hall-Herklotz in Norwich, NY. Steven was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Norwich High School. He was a Christian all his life and attended church in Norwich and later with his parents at their church in Franklin. Steven worked at Kenyan Press in Sherburne and Pro-Tel in Norwich. He was most recently employed at First Transit in Norwich.
Steven is rem..
John Miller
Published on: Friday, September 27, 2013
John H. Miller, 69, of Greene, passed away on September 22, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
John was born on September 30, 1943 in Long Beach CA. John was predeceased by his parents, Barbara and Rex Miller. He is survived by two brothers and families, Byron, Marcia, nephew Sean and niece Rachel of Greene and James of Fletcher NC, niece Jennifer and great-nephews of FLA. He is also survived by three aunts: Aunt Stella, Aunt Lois and Aunt Betty. John was like an uncle to Danny, Matt, Casey and Mark.
John was a 196..
Katherine "kay" Leach
Published on: Thursday, September 26, 2013
NORWICH – Katherine “Kay” Leach, 93 formerly of Norwich passed away on September 23, 2013 at Ideal Senior Living Center, Endicott. She was born on February 5, 1921 in McDonough, NY. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Christine (Morse) Potter. On June 30, 1945 she married Harold R. Leach, who passed away on November 14, 1989.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Kenneth Carter of Corning; her sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Amy Leach of Endicott, and Vern and Joan Leach of Newville, PA; her brother, George..
Florence Burrows Schultz
Published on: Tuesday, September 24, 2013
NORWICH – Florence Mae Burrows Schultz passed away September 15, 2013 at the age of 102 at Chase Memorial Nursing in New Berlin. Her granddaughter, Janet, was by her side.
Florence was born in West Middlesex, PA to Oliver and Lizzie (Shirk) Burrows on March 2, 1911. She graduated from West Middlesex High school in 1929. She married Thomas Schultz on December 12, 1933. Thomas died in 2003, ending a marriage of 69 years. They traveled to North Sanford, NY early in 1934 where they operated a farm. Florence was a homemaker and partner with her ..
Thelma Pancoe
Published on: Monday, September 23, 2013
CHENANGO FORKS – Thelma B. Pancoe, 86, of Chenango Forks, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Good Shepherd Fairview Home, Binghamton. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, NY 13778, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com.
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George Voss
Published on: Monday, September 23, 2013
NORWICH – George N. Voss, 92, of Norwich, and formerly of East Aurora, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at his home. Born February 23, 1921 in Granger, NY, George was the son of Lloyd and Lucy (Newton) Voss. George is survived by his wife, Wilma, son, Elwyn, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. To honor George’s wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral ..
Phillip Azud
Published on: Monday, September 23, 2013
EARLVILLE – Phillip T. Azud, 50, of Fayette St., passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
He was born January 11, 1963 in Danbury, CT, a son of the late Robert E. and Phyllis Legassie Azud. He was raised in Maryland and educated in local schools. On September 10, 1989, Phillip married Judy A. Persad in Gaithersburg, MD. They lived in Maryland and Florida before settling in upstate New York. Phillip was a software engineer for Custom Command Systems in Florida; and was a consultant for Avanti Home Ent..
Warren Belden
Published on: Monday, September 23, 2013
WEST EDMESTON – Warren E. Belden, 78, of West Edmeston, NY passed away on September 19, 2013 at his home.
Warren was born on January 17, 1935 in West Edmeston, NY the son of Warren H. and Alexa T. Belden. His childhood was spent in West Edmeston and he was a graduate of Edmeston Central School. On August 13, 1955 he married Arlyn J. Belden, who survives him.
During his early years, Warren worked as a farmer and was also employed at the Bridgewater Milk Plant. In later years he worked as a self-employed electrician and plumber until his reti..
Catherine Pylinski
Published on: Monday, September 23, 2013
SHERMANS DALE, PA – Catherine “Katie” Marie Pylinski, 38, of Shermans Dale, PA, died unexpectedly late Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2013.
Katie was born on December 29, 1975, the daughter of Linda Kratz Foote and Keith Pylinski, stepdad, Roger Foote and stepmom, Barbara Finley Pylinski.
She is also survived by her boyfriend of seven years, Kenneth Browning of Shermans Dale, PA, and her two dogs, Harley and Chloey; sister Patti Pylinski Schrag of New Berlin, and brother, Nickolas Pylinski of NYC; stepbrothers Michael Foote of Orland..
David Symonds
Published on: Monday, September 23, 2013
SHERBURNE – David Symonds, 81, of Sherburne, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 with Florence, his wife of 53 years holding his hand.
He was born April 1, 1932 in Smyrna, a son of Martin and Ruth Alling Symonds. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having proudly served during the Korean Conflict. Being one of the only survivors of his unit, he earned a good conduct medal, a major battle medal and a National award. Upon his return, David began a 43 year career at G.L.A. (most recently know as Unison). At the same time, he was an activ..
Lynne E. Frisbie
Published on: Friday, September 20, 2013
Lynne E. Frisbie, 42, of North Main St., passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, following a motor vehicle accident.
She was born August 12, 1971 in Norwich, a daughter of Howard A. and Susie Hicks Schryber and received her education in Sherburne schools. On July 12, 2003, Lynne married Paul K. Frisbie, Sr. in Sherburne. Lynne was a healthcare aid at Springbrook in Earlville. Her life was devoted to her family and she loved attending her children’s sports activities. She also enjoyed reading. She..
Richard C. Harrington
Published on: Friday, September 20, 2013
Richard C. Harrington, 57, of Sherburne, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Many friends and family members gathered at his home upon learning of his unexpected passing to comfort the immediate family on Tuesday.
Richard was born on July 3, 1956 in New Berlin, son of the late, Alwin J. and Betty Gail (Simmons) Harrington, who survives. He graduated from Edmeston High School and has lived in the area his entire life. Richard worked for 27 years at Sun Printing in Norwich as a paper carrier. In 1990 Richar..
Marjorie Haltner
Published on: Thursday, September 19, 2013
MARJORIE HALTNER
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Marjorie “Jeri” Haltner, 74, of South New Berlin, passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2013 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 14, 1939, Jeri was the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie (Randall) Judkins. Moving to New York, Jeri met and married dairy farmer John O. Haltner.
With her New England background, Jeri brought another dimension to her farm life including antiquing and organizing many memorable family reunions.
Jeri is survived by her sons, Ad..
Joyce Cardozo
Published on: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
BAINBRIDGE – Joyce Nell (nee Rosa) Cardozo, 72, of Bainbridge, died Monday, September 16, 2013.
She was born to Florence and Bill Rosa on June 19, 1941 in Bainbridge, NY. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1959 and received her LPN nursing license in 1971.
Having married and spent much time in various locations, in 1985, she returned to Bainbridge to continue raising her children and to be with her mother. She worked as a nurse at The Hospital in Sidney and The Vet’s Home in Oxford. Upon retiring from The Hospital in 2005, she..
Lola Byam
Published on: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
GREENE – Lola A. Byam, 71, a resident of Greene for the past 25 years and a former longtime resident of Norwich, passed away Wed., Sept. 11, 2013, in the Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton.
Lola was born in Corning, NY on March 2, 1942 the daughter of Victor and Louise Preset Bentley. She grew up in Corning, was a graduate of the Corning High School and earned her associates degree from Elmira College. She met her future husband, Everett Byam, in Preston, and they were married in Oxford on Sept. 20, 1959. He passed away Sept. 29, 1980. While mak..
Jay Halbert
Published on: Monday, September 16, 2013
SOUTH OTSELIC – Jay M. Halbert, 85, of Johnson City, NY died on Sept. 14, 2013 at the James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home.
Jay was the son of Lynn and Priscilla Halbert. He resided much of his life in South Otselic, NY, where he was married to Doris Shepard in 1948. They moved to Tulare, CA, in 1983, and returned to New York in 2006.
During those years, he worked on the family dairy farm, as well as for Borden's Dairy, Don Wight Trucking, and in California, for Dairymen's, Inc. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Tular..
Homer Smith
Published on: Monday, September 16, 2013
EAST McDONOUGH – Homer D. Smith, 68 of East McDonough passed away on Sept. 12, 2013 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1945 in Vestal, NY a son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Nightengale) Smith. On June 21, 1986 he married Michele Michaud, who survives.
Besides his wife, Michele, he is survived by his children, Paula Smith Nelson of Oxford, Brian Smith of Corning, and William Granger of Oxford; his grandchildren, Jenna Nelson, Trevor Nelson, Keegan Smith, Chase Smith and Bryn Smith; his sister and b..
Susan Day
Published on: Friday, September 13, 2013
OXFORD – Susan S. Day, 81, of Oxford, NY, passed away on September 11, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Norwich, NY. She was born on July 5, 1932 to the late Lyman and Florence (Nagle) Stanton in Webster, NY. On June 28, 1958 she married Charles Day.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Charles; her sister, Elizabeth “Betsy” Stanton, of Hanson, MA; family members Bob and Dolores Day and family, of Toms River, NJ; John and Carol Howard, of Delhi, NY; Jerry and Diane Howard, of New Berlin, NY; and ve..
Mary Lashway
Published on: Friday, September 13, 2013
OXFORD – Mary Flora Lashway, 98, of Oxford, NY passed into the arms of the Lord on September 11, 2013 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility. She was born on June 28, 1915 in Ellenburg Center, NY to the late John and Sarah (Miller) Dominic. On February 3, 1931 she married the late Earl Lashway.
Mary leaves behind eight children, Beverly (Jim) Doughty of Greene, John (Nina) Lashway of Afton, Herbert (Theresa) Lashway of Oxford, Sheila Hall of Oxford, Earl (Karen) Lashway of South Hadley, MA, Elaine (Doug) Nenarella..
Gary Squires
Published on: Friday, September 13, 2013
SHERBURNE – Gary Squires, 62, of Sherburne, and formerly of Norwich and Guilford, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Gary was born in Norwich on June 6, 1951 the son of Claude and Coralee Pierce Squires. He was a graduate of the Norwich High School as well as SUNY Morrisville. Over the years Gary had been employed by Morton-Norwich, Tracy Baking, Pegasus and Community Memorial Hospital of Hamilton.
Gary was, without question, a strong father and grandfather and was a wonderful teacher to his childre..
Esther Miles
Published on: Thursday, September 12, 2013
OTSELIC – Esther Florence Jordan Miles went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2013 in Florida. She spent most of her lifetime in Otselic, NY, and was employed and retired from TACO, in Sherburne, NY.
Esther was born April 17, 1914 in Pennsylvania to Beatrice and Clyde Jordan. She was predeceased by her oldest son, Lavern, and youngest son, Douglas Miles.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother to her daughter, Ruth Girndt of Williamsville, NY.; son, Ray and daughter-in-law Linda Miles..
Harry L'hommedieu
Published on: Thursday, September 12, 2013
SOUTH OTSELIC – Harry Jackson “Jack” L’Hommedieu, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 after a long illness. He was born on May 29, 1927 the eldest son of George and Mildred (Jackson) L’Hommedieu of South Otselic, NY.
After graduating from South Otselic High School, Harry served in the Fourth Armored Division of the U.S. Army. After being discharged in 1946, he attended the College of Forestry at Syracuse University on the G.I. Bill. He graduated in 1952 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture. The majority of ..
Jerome "jim" Chamberlain
Published on: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
MT. UPTON – Jerome “Jim” Chamberlain (1916-2013) died August 31, 2013, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation of Laurel Lake, Lee, MA of natural causes brought about by old age – he was 97.
Jim was born in the small rural village of Mt. Upton, NY, the second child of Arthur and Clare (Wilcox) Chamberlain. Like his father, he loved and excelled in all sports, especially the game of baseball; in this he acquired considerable local acclaim. This talent and passion for all sports helped to center and sustain him throughout his long and acti..
Dwight Dale
Published on: Monday, September 9, 2013
EATON – Dwight R. “Dewey” Dale, 59, of Eaton, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY.
He was born March 9, 1954 in DeRuyter, NY, a son of Richard and Patricia Adsit Dale. He was a graduate of Otselic Valley Central School in 1972, and had attended Houghton College and Oswego College. On October 19, 2002, Dwight married Grace Hardwick in Eaton. Dwight was an auditor for the Zurich Insurance Co. for 28 years. He was a talented musician and songwriter who was a member of the bands Tommy Hoe and the Barn..
Milrene Smith
Published on: Thursday, September 5, 2013
Milrene Smith, 71, of Binghamton, passed away Aug. 23, 2013 after a brave and determined 46 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Heather Smith and her parents, Milton and Irene Shepler of Oxford, N.Y. She is survived by a brother Eric Shepler of Otego, N.Y., two sisters: Linda Shepler of Ellenton, FL. and Rebecca Dupree of Endwell, and several nephews and nieces.
After graduating from high school she went on to work in advertizing at Fowler’s, the Sun-Bulletin and later the Binghamton Press. In 1..
Barbara Kliment
Published on: Thursday, September 5, 2013
GREENE – Barbara M. Kliment, 56, of Greene, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2013. She was born on May 30, 1957 in Oneonta a daughter of the late Vern and Eneth (Roe) Walley. On December 17, 1978 she married Gary F. Kliment, who survives.
Besides her husband, Gary, she is survived by her children, Michael and Tanya Kliment of Columbus, MS, and Eneth Davenport of Greene; her grandchildren, Dakota Davenport, Cheyenne Davenport, Hunter Davenport, Kane Stafford, Kelsy Stafford and Konnor Kliment; her brother, Robert Walley of Oneonta; her..
Kathryn Stopper
Published on: Wednesday, September 4, 2013
NORWICH, OXFORD – Kathryn “Kate” Laurette Stopper, 29, of North Haven passed away at home on Sunday, September 1, 2013, after courageously managing a long illness. Kate was born in New Haven on February 13, 1984. She was the cherished daughter of Carl and Debra (Knightly) Stopper of North Haven, CT and loving and devoted sister of Colin Stopper of Vancouver, Canada. She leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and numerous friends. She was pre-deceased by her paternal grandparents, Norbert and Mary (Borisuck) Stopper and her ma..
Clarence Edick Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
NORWICH – Clarence A. “Andy” Edick Jr., 61, of Norwich, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at his home.
Andy was born in Norwich on Oct. 22, 1951 the son of Clarence Edick Sr. and Dora Fairchild Edick. He grew up in the Norwich area and attended the Norwich schools. Following his education he entered the United States Army serving his country from February of 1969 until his honorable discharge in May of 1971. Upon his service to his country, Andy moved to Florida where he became a paid firefighter working for the Broward County Fire Dept..
Betty Hamilton
Published on: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
SIDNEY – Betty L. Hamilton, 87, formerly of Sidney, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at Chenango Valley Assisted Living in Norwich.
She was born March 22, 1926, daughter of the late Fred and Maude (Mattice) Atkinson in Norwich.
Betty married Paul G. Hamilton on March 17, 1946 in Norwich. He predeceased her on October 1, 1975.
For several years Betty ran her cake business locally from her home. When she lived in Florida she was employed by the Venice High School in food service.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws Paul and Pat ..
Erma Marble
Published on: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
GUILFORD – Erma H. Marble, 92, of Guilford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2013 in Walton, NY. Erma was born on August 26, 1921, daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Hoyt) Hauschild in Warren, Pennsylvania. She married Byron S. Marble on March 28, 1948 in the United Methodist Church of Sidney. She and Barney shared 58 wonderful years of marriage until he predeceased her on November 12, 2006.
Erma was a long time employee of Amphenol Corporation in Sidney, working as an office clerk until her retirement. She was a devot..