Rose Reed
Published on: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
ROSE REED
NORWICH – Rose U. Reed passed away peacefully on her 101st birthday, September 25, 2014, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Norwich. Rose and her daughter Angela were together reading birthday greetings from friends and family when Rose quietly slipped away.
Rose was the daughter of Nicola Campagnale and Angelina Cimorelli Campagnale. She was born on September 25, 1913. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY, the oldest of eight children. She graduated from Girls Commercial High School in Brooklyn. She attended ..
Mary F. Waldon
Published on: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
MARY F. WALDON
SMITHVILLE CENTER – Mary Waldon, formerly of Smithville Center and Greene, NY died Sept. 6, 2014 at the age of 99 years and four months.
Eldest child of Ukrainian immigrants Jan and Michaelina Muzyka, Mary grew up in N.Y.C. on the Lower East Side Tenement District. She was a survivor of the Spanish Flu epidemic
Fluent in Ukrainian, Polish and English, she worked at White Star Steamship Co. and interpreted for incoming European immigrants. Later employment included secretary for Waldon Painting and Decoratin..
Everett B. Wells, Jr
Published on: Friday, September 26, 2014
EVERETT WELLS, JR.
Everett B. Wells, Jr., 94, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 following a brief illness.
He was born in Norwich on August 27, 1920, the son of Everett B. Wells and Florence Skillman Wells. Everett graduated from Norwich High School in 1937 and from Cornell University in 1941 with a bachelor’s degree. He was the oldest graduate to attend the Centennial All Class Reunion in July of this year.
Everett was a veteran of World War II, having entered the Army Air Corps in August of 1942 and was a Captain in the 21st We..
Arlene B. Cummings
Published on: Friday, September 26, 2014
ARLENE B. CUMMINGS
Arlene B. Cummings, 73, of Oxford, passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2014.
She was predeceased by her grandson, Justin Bryce; brother, Burton Brigham and by her parents, Elizabeth and Floyd Brigham. She is survived by her husband Carl, her beloved dog Ace; son, Mark Cummings and Nicole Shaver; Dean and Mary Cummings; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Chuck Bryce; grandchildren, Scott and Jennifer Cummings, Mike Seibert and Nichole Trask, Eric Bryce and Kaitlin Bryce; great grandchildren, Meeya and Dami..
Frederick G. “fred” Corey
Published on: Thursday, September 25, 2014
FREDERICK G. COREY
EARLVILLE – Frederick G. “Fred” Corey, 76, of North Main St., passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
He was born April 3, 1938 in Rutland VT, a son of George and Dorothy Wood Corey. He was a graduate of local schools and attended college in Vermont. On September 14, 1963, Fred married Margaret Trafton in Brattleboro, VT. Fred was an entrepreneur who owned and operated several businesses including Corey’s Hardware, Corey’s Real Estate, and Mid York Appraisal. He was also a dairy far..
Clyde Edward Wright
Published on: Thursday, September 25, 2014
CLYDE EDWARD WRIGHT
NORWICH – Clyde Edward Wright, 82, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at home with his loving wife and family by his side. Clyde was born July 11, 1932, son of the late Claude and Rachel (Vanvalin) Wright, in Unadilla. On June 15, 1996 he married Virginia Townsend in New Berlin.
Clyde was a happy go lucky man. He was always singing, whistling or tapping his toes. Clyde could easily dance anyone under the table, and he enjoyed Mollie B's Polka Party. Clyde spent many nights dancing at Tall..
Richard Moore
Published on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
RICHARD MOORE
NORWICH – Richard Henry Moore, 84, formerly of Norwich and most recently of No. Wilkesboro, NC passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, in the Wilkes Regional Medical Center of No. Wilkesboro, NC.
Richard was born in Norwich on Oct. 19, 1929 the son of Gerald and Vena (Crance) Moore. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1948 graduate of the Norwich High School. Following his education he entered the United States Air Force serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1954. He served in Germany and Korea where he flew su..
Elsie Smith
Published on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
ELSIE SMITH
NORWICH – Elsie Smith, 91, of Norwich passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20,2014 at the home of her daughter, Linda Emmons. Elsie was born on July 8, 1923 on the campus of Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Louis and Anna Orban. She spent her childhood living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and New York City. Elsie spent many happy summers at her Aunt Rose Schleppy's home on the Lehigh River with her brother and many cousins.
In order to support the war effort during World War II Elsie worked as a welder at th..
Linda M. Greer
Published on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
LINDA M. GREER
HUDSON, Fla. – Linda M. Greer, 59, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on Sept. 18, 2014, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was born in Norwich NY November 29, 1954, daughter of the late John A. Moore and Beatrice (VanTine) Moore. She was a 1972 graduate of Norwich High and a 1975 graduate of Delhi. She served a brief time in the U. S. Army with an honorable discharge. After holding many office positions, she spent the last 10 years doing home health care. Linda liked going on cruises with her husband,..
Mary F. Waldon
Published on: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
SMITHVILLE CENTER – Mary F. Waldon of Smithville Center and Greene passed away Sept. 6, 204 at the age of 99. A complete obituary will follow. ..
Thomas Dunne
Published on: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
NORWICH – Thomas Patrick Dunne, 51, died on September 21, 2014. He passed away following a heart attack at his home on the King Settlement Road.
Tom was born on December 10, 1962, the first child of James I. and Donna (Clifford) Dunne. He had battled bi-polar disease for most of his life, but never gave up. He enjoyed painting, reading and writing.
Tom graduated from Norwich High School in the class of 1981, and attended George Washington University. While in high school, he was a starter on the basketball team and played singles ..
Barbara J. Ingraham
Published on: Monday, September 22, 2014
OXFORD – Barbara J. Ingraham, 77 of Oxford passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital RHCF, Norwich NY with her family by her side.
Born May 28, 1937 in Johnson City, NY, Barbara was the daughter of the late Bruce C. and Esther (Farley) Palmer. She graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School with the class of 1955 and later attended Binghamton School of Practical Nursing, where she earned her LPN degree. Barbara worked as a nurse at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford for many years until her retirement.
O..
Ervie D. Bush
Published on: Monday, September 22, 2014
OXFORD – Ervie D. Bush, 80 of Oxford passed away on September 19, 20014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1934 in East Pharsalia a son of the late Ervie L. and Hazel (Hackett) Bush. On March 4, 1954 he married Doris Williams, who survives.
Besides his wife, Doris, he is survived by his children, Terry and Nancy Bush, Nancy Lashway , David Bush, Allen and Carrie Bush, Curtis and Anna Bush, Penney Rogers and Paul Furnare , Lisa and James Palmer, Mike and Debra Bush and Leroy Bush; 25 grandchildren, and 47 great gr..
Richard F. Fowlston
Published on: Monday, September 22, 2014
OXFORD – Richard F. Fowlston, 82 of Oxford passed away at his home on September 18, 2014. He was born on October 25, 1931 in Oxford a son of the late Leon and Ruth (Hollenbeck) Fowlston. On December 17, 1955 in Aurora, NY he married Esther Stedman, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Kathryn and Robert Lumpkin of Baldwinsville, NY and Carol Galletti of Cicero, NY; his grandchildren, Kyle Lumpkin, Meredith Lumpkin, Michael Latz and Justin Latz; his sisters, Jeanette Biermann and Joan Walling; his brother David a..
Barbara J. Ingraham
Published on: Friday, September 19, 2014
BARBARA INGRAHAM
OXFORD – Barbara J. Ingraham, 77, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital RHCF, with her family by her side.
Born May 28, 1937, in Johnson City, NY, Barbara was the daughter of Bruce C. and Esther (Farley) Palmer. She graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School with the Class of 1955 and later attended the Binghamton School of Practical Nursing, where she earned her LPN degree. Barbara worked as a nurse at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford for 22 years until her retire..
Muriel S. Musician
Published on: Thursday, September 18, 2014
EARLVILLE – Muriel S. Musician, 93, of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Van Duyn Home in Syracuse.
She was born November 29, 1920 in Walton, NY, a daughter of Frederick and Erma Scofield Scott. She was a graduate of Sherburne High School and attended Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. On December 18, 1943, Muriel married Frank S. Musician in Earlville.
He predeceased her on November 3, 2000. Muriel had worked for the Gaines Dog Food Co. in Sherburne and assisted her husband in the operation of their dairy ..
Muriel S. Musician
Published on: Thursday, September 18, 2014
EARLVILLE – Muriel S. Musician, 93, of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Van Duyn Home in Syracuse.
She was born November 29, 1920 in Walton, NY, a daughter of Frederick and Erma Scofield Scott. She was a graduate of Sherburne High School and attended Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. On December 18, 1943, Muriel married Frank S. Musician in Earlville.
He predeceased her on November 3, 2000. Muriel had worked for the Gaines Dog Food Co. in Sherburne and assisted her husband in the operation of their dairy ..
Timothy Daniel Leonard
Published on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
NEW BERLIN – Timothy Daniel Leonard, 56 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2014 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.
He was born on August 2, 1958 in East Stroudsburg, PA the son of John W. & Madeleine G. (Merrill) Leonard.
On November 4, 1988 he married Lynn E. Kroenung who survives him.
He was an auto body technician working at the Five Corners Body Shop in New Berlin and later operating his own shop at his home in the Town of Columbus, NY.
Tim was an avid NASCAR fan, his favorite driver being Dale E..
Leslie Tefft
Published on: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
LESLIE J. TEFT
LEICESTER, NY – Leslie J. Tefft, age 79, of Market St. in Leicester, NY, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Craw Tefft of Leicester, brother, Lloyd (Sue) Tefft of Norwich, NY, sister in law Dorothy (Morris) Dunham of Norwich, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, Fred and Jean Hyatt of Fowlerville, NY.
Les was born July 5, 1935 in Norwich, the son of Floyd and Minnie Wright Tefft. He was a Graduate of Oxford Academy and Central School. ..
Howard A. Burke
Published on: Tuesday, September 16, 2014
NORWICH – Howard A. Burke, 81, of Norwich passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Howard was born on June 13, 1933, son of the late John A. and Eva (Eddy) Burke in Preston. Howard grew up in Norwich and attended Norwich High School.
Howard served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954, in Korea. After serving in the military, he spent 2 years working at Crane Silo and then as a foreman, for Corrastone Silo Company in Weedsport for six years. He worked for 10 years at GLA and spent 12 yea..
Anna Sienkiewicz
Published on: Tuesday, September 16, 2014
NORWICH – Anna Sienkiewicz, 97, a resident of Norwich until the fall of 2013 and most recently of Franklin, Mass, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, in the Franklin Health & Rehab Center in Franklin.
Anna was born in Newark, NJ on Dec. 29, 1916 the daughter of Peter and Anna Radziewicz. As a young child she moved to Lithuania with her parents and she returned to the United States at the age of 15 where she settled in Newark, NJ. She eventually gained employment with Seton Hall College in their dietary dept. until her rmarriage to Jose..
Ruth A. Speh
Published on: Monday, September 15, 2014
EARLVILLE – Ruth A. Speh, 77, of Fayette St., passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Oneida Healthcare.
She was born September 26, 1936 in Harpursville, NY, a daughter of Harold and Mildred Allen Davall and was a graduate of Norwich High School. In 1960, she married Willard J. Speh in Earlville who predeceased her. Ruth worked at ARC in Eaton and did childcare in her home. She was a creative person who enjoyed quilting, crafting and knitting sweaters for the needy.
Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Earlville.
Surviving..
Donna Jeanne Armstrong
Published on: Monday, September 15, 2014
NORWICH – Donna Jeanne Armstrong passed away peacefully on September 11, 2014. She was born on May 17, 1934 in Sherburne the daughter of Don U. and Frances (Adams) Gould. Remembered by most as one of the most artistic people they have ever known.
She was published many times for her original porcelain dolls, and knitting patterns. Once Donna put her energy to learning a new craft, she always mastered it, from being a master cake decorator, tatting, painting, knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, and much more. She was able to pull all..
Kevin Swift
Published on: Thursday, September 11, 2014
KEVIN SWIFT
SOUTH NEW BERLIN, NY – Kevin W. Swift, 60, of South New Berlin, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
Kevin was born in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 9, 1954, the son of Kenneth and Leona Kott Swift (of South New Berlin – originally from Changewater, NJ). Kevin graduated from Warren Hills High School in Washington, NJ and attended Syracuse University and SUNY Morrisville receiving his degree in Public Health Technology (Environmental Health). In September of 1983, in Lebanon, ..
Mary L. Fitch
Published on: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
ELMIRA – Mary L. Fitch, 64, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014, at her home, following an extended illness.
Born in Roaring Springs, PA, on June 8, 1950, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Buseck Sheats. A longtime resident of the Elmira area, she had worked for the Corning School District, where she had been employed as a licensed teaching assistant, until she became ill. She attended the First Baptist Church of South Otselic.
She is survived by her husband, John Fitch, and a son, Matthew (Emily) Fitch..
Tammy Lynn Witter Strain
Published on: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
OSCEOLA, PA – Tammy Lynn Witter Strain, age 50 of Osceola, PA passed away on Monday, September 08, 2014 at her home. Born April 3, 1964 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Lee and June (Colvin) Witter. She married Lewis R. “Butch” Strain on September 9, 1989.
Tammy was an LPN and worked at the Elcor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY. She was a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge and enjoyed crocheting, painting and reading.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Butch Strain; her daughter, Leah Cille Strain of Osceo..
Carole Silva
Published on: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Graveside committal services for Carole Silva, who died February 8, 2014, will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 13th in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The arrangements are by the Wilson Funeral Home...
Tammy Lynn Witter Strain
Published on: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
OSCEOLA, PA – Tammy Lynn Witter Strain, age 50 of Osceola, PA passed away on Monday, September 08, 2014 at her home. Born April 3, 1964 in Wellsboro, she was the daughter of the late Lee and June (Colvin) Witter. She married Lewis R. “Butch” Strain on September 9, 1989.
Tammy was an LPN and worked at the Elcor Nursing Home in Horseheads, NY. She was a member of the Elkland Moose Lodge and enjoyed crocheting, painting and reading.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Butch Strain; her daughter, Leah Cille Strain of Osceo..
Mary L. Fitch
Published on: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
ELMIRA – Mary L. Fitch, 64, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014, at her home, following an extended illness.
Born in Roaring Springs, PA, on June 8, 1950, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Buseck Sheats. A longtime resident of the Elmira area, she had worked for the Corning School District, where she had been employed as a licensed teaching assistant, until she became ill. She attended the First Baptist Church of South Otselic.
She is survived by her husband, John Fitch, and a son, Matthew (Emily) Fitch..
Evelyn Whaley
Published on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
SHERBURNE – Evelyn F. Whaley, 87, of West State St., passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at her home.
She was born August 23, 1927 in Cato, NY, a daughter of C. Henry and Marion V. Whitmore Gibbs. Evelyn was a graduate of Norwich High School and pursued her higher education at the University of Rochester, School of Nursing. On November 22, 1945, Evelyn married John C. Whaley in North Norwich. She had worked at Bennett Ireland Corp. in Norwich for many years, and was a postal clerk in the North Norwich Post Office. She had also worked for ..
Elizabeth Todd
Published on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
NEW BERLIN – Elizabeth C. Todd, 96 years old died on September 5th at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born on May 25, 1918 in Unadilla daughter of Hubert Faye and Olive Simmons Palmiter. Her childhood was spent in Sherburne and New Berlin and she was a graduate of New Berlin High School. On November 18, 1941 she married Russell W. Todd in Savana, NY. He died on December 7. 2008.
She and her husband owned and operated the New Berlin Clothes Shop from 1938 to 1987 and Liz ran the business while her husband served in Wo..
Louis Walker Curtis
Published on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
GUILFORD – Louis Walker Curtis (Lou), age 90, lifetime resident of Guilford NY, died at home with his family at his side Friday, September 5, 2014. He was born and died in the same home.
Lou was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the United States Army. He was a former member of the Guilford Fire Department and a member of the Ambulance Squad. Lou retired from Bendix Corporation in 1983 where he was a shop foreman. His 31 years of retirement were spent travelling the USA, making furniture and maple syrup for family and friends, an..
Evelyn F. Whaley
Published on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
SHERBURNE – Evelyn F. Whaley, 87, of West State St., passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at her home.
She was born August 23, 1927 in Cato, NY, a daughter of C. Henry and Marion V. Whitmore Gibbs. Evelyn was a graduate of Norwich High School and pursued her higher education at the University of Rochester, School of Nursing. On November 22, 1945, Evelyn married John C. Whaley in North Norwich. She had worked at Bennett Ireland Corp. in Norwich for many years, and was a postal clerk in the North Norwich Post Office. She had also worked for ..
Elizabeth C. Todd
Published on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
NEW BERLIN – Elizabeth C. Todd, 96 years old died on September 5th at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born on May 25, 1918 in Unadilla daughter of Hubert Faye and Olive Simmons Palmiter. Her childhood was spent in Sherburne and New Berlin and she was a graduate of New Berlin High School. On November 18, 1941 she married Russell W. Todd in Savana, NY. He died on December 7. 2008.
She and her husband owned and operated the New Berlin Clothes Shop from 1938 to 1987 and Liz ran the business while her husband served in Wo..
Louis Walker Curtis
Published on: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
GUILFORD – Louis Walker Curtis (Lou), age 90, lifetime resident of Guilford NY, died at home with his family at his side Friday, September 5, 2014. He was born and died in the same home.
Lou was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the United States Army. He was a former member of the Guilford Fire Department and a member of the Ambulance Squad. Lou retired from Bendix Corporation in 1983 where he was a shop foreman. His 31 years of retirement were spent travelling the USA, making furniture and maple syrup for family and friends, an..
Linda L. Smith
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
NORWICH – Linda Lee Smith, 63, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home after a long battle with Prion Disease.
Linda was born in Norwich on Feb. 27, 1951 the daughter of William M. and Rosemary (Sheam) Lee. She grew up in Norwich, was a 1969 graduate of the Norwich High School. In 1999 Linda decided to further her education by earning her Bachelor’s Degree in business. Linda spent 20 years in Florida with her brother Billy and returned to Norwich in 1989. She was employed as a senior case worke..
Kenneth Hal Mcnitt
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
LOCKPORT – Kenneth Hal McNitt, 69, of Lockport, NY passed away Saturday, Aug.16, 2014 at the place he loved most, his camp at McDonough Lake. Ken was born March 26, 1945 in Norwich, NY the son of the late Harold and Gloria (Downey) McNitt. He was a graduate of Tampa University in Fla. with a Masters Degree in economics.
Ken was a retired disabled Vietnam army veteran. He was a member of the special forces green berets and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Ken served in Vietnam from Dec. of 1967 until he was severly wounded in May of 1968. Serge..
Deborah F. Decordova
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
GOLF, FLA. – Deborah F. de Cordova of the Village of Golf, FL (and formerly of Poughkeepsie and Millbrook, NY) passed away peacefully in her home on August 30, 2014. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth (BA); sons, Noel III (Trip) and Michael; daughters in law, Melissa and Anna; grandchildren Noel IV, Lane, Claire and Owen; brother in law, Peter de Cordova and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Noel (Buzz) de Cordova, Jr. The daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Fribley, Debbie was born in Norwich, NY o..
Linda L. Smith
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
NORWICH – Linda Lee Smith, 63, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home after a long battle with Prion Disease.
Linda was born in Norwich on Feb. 27, 1951 the daughter of William M. and Rosemary (Sheam) Lee. She grew up in Norwich, was a 1969 graduate of the Norwich High School. In 1999 Linda decided to further her education by earning her Bachelor’s Degree in business. Linda spent 20 years in Florida with her brother Billy and returned to Norwich in 1989. She was employed as a senior case worke..
Kenneth Hal Mcnitt
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
LOCKPORT – Kenneth Hal McNitt, 69, of Lockport, NY passed away Saturday, Aug.16, 2014 at the place he loved most, his camp at McDonough Lake. Ken was born March 26, 1945 in Norwich, NY the son of the late Harold and Gloria (Downey) McNitt. He was a graduate of Tampa University in Fla. with a Masters Degree in economics.
Ken was a retired disabled Vietnam army veteran. He was a member of the special forces green berets and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Ken served in Vietnam from Dec. of 1967 until he was severly wounded in May of 1968. Serge..
Fredrick L. Hill
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
Committal services with military rites for Frederick L. Hill who passed away Dec. 23, 2014, will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. from the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Nancy Hale, Pastor of the Broad St. United Methodiast Church of Norwich will officiate.
Arrangements are by the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Deborah F. De Cordova
Published on: Monday, September 8, 2014
GOLF, FLA. – Deborah F. de Cordova of the Village of Golf, FL (and formerly of Poughkeepsie and Millbrook, NY) passed away peacefully in her home on August 30, 2014. She is survived by her sister Elizabeth (BA); sons, Noel III (Trip) and Michael; daughters in law, Melissa and Anna; grandchildren Noel IV, Lane, Claire and Owen; brother in law, Peter de Cordova and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Noel (Buzz) de Cordova, Jr. The daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Fribley, Debbie was born in Norwich, NY o..
Gary W. Williams
Published on: Friday, September 5, 2014
SMITHVILLE – Gary W. Williams, 62, of Smithville, passed away on Tuesday, September 2014. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...
Margaret M. Macciachera
Published on: Friday, September 5, 2014
PORT CRANE – Margaret M. Macciachera, 74, of Port Crane, passed away at home after a long battle with cancer on Monday, August 25, 2014. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...
Margaret M. Macciachera
Published on: Friday, September 5, 2014
PORT CRANE – Margaret M. Macciachera, 74, of Port Crane, passed away at home after a long battle with cancer on Monday, August 25, 2014. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene, New York 13778 and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...
Robert (bob) Hoffman
Published on: Friday, September 5, 2014
GUILFORD – Robert (Bob) Hoffman, Sr. passed away on September 3, 2014 at his home. He was born and raised on a farm in Guilford, the son of Charles and Ernestine (McLagan) Hoffman. He attended Guilford Central School. Bob was a farmer for a few years prior to going to work at Whitehouse Milk and Cream Co. in Guilford for five years and then on to Chenango Valley Co-op Creamery in Oxford for five years. While working in these creameries, he was a licensed NYS Milk Tester. He went to work at Bendix Corp. (now Amphenol Corp.) as a machinist..
Fred Neumann
Published on: Thursday, September 4, 2014
COVENTRYVILLE – Fred Neumann, 93, of Coventryville, passed away August 20, 2014, at the NYS Veterans Home, in Oxford, NY. He was born January 5, 1921, in Meyersville, New Jersey, son of the late George Michael and Emma (Fahrbach) Neumann. Fred grew up in Meyersville, where he worked in his families Ice business. He served in the US Army, Engineer Aviation Battalion, Corps of Engineers during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1943. He became a city bus driver, for the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey, and then began his career as a ..
Caroline A. Jones
Published on: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Caroline A. Jones, 53, began her dance in heaven on August 29, 2014.
Caroline graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School and Broome Community College. She spent time working in Norwich and in Jacksonville, FL.
Caroline is survived by her father Ronald L. Jones, and wife Erma Jean, mother Carol G. Jones, brothers Ronald S. Jones and wife, Jeri, Michael D. Jones and wife, Debbie, and sister Laura C. Zellner and her husband, David. She is also survived by nieces Tessa Demulder-Jones Denaro (Paul) and Megan Zellner Brooks (Dustin), neph..
Dustin Kyle Depew
Published on: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
SHERBURNE – Dustin Kyle DePew, 25, of Steelville, MO, formerly of Sherburne, passed away on Monday August 11, 2014.
He was born November 29, 1988 in Cooperstown, NY, a son of Gary Linn DePew and the late Catherine Ellen Pope DePew. Following high school, he was employed as a tree trimmer. He loved to draw and fish, play video games, be with his friends and especially loved to spend time with his son.
Dustin is survived by his father, Gary DePew of Steelville, MO; his son, Michael Fields and Michael’s mother, Brandy Fields of O’Fallon,..
Lolaa. Leete
Published on: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
EARLVILLE – Lola A. Salsbury Leete, 88, of Earlville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.
She was born May 31, 1926 in Volney, NY, a daughter of John W. and Francis L. Getman Salsbury and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On January 28, 1945, Lola married Charles M. Leete in Sherburne and they made their home on the family farm in Earlville. Charles predeceased her on November 10, 1994. Along with assisting her husband in the operation of their farm, Lola had also worked for Bigelow’..
Richard W. Herrick
Published on: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
NORWICH – Richard W. Herrick, 93, of Norwich passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. Richard was born on July 23, 1921 the son of Winslow and Theresa (Billings) Herrick in Norwich, New York.
Richard served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1944. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and served his country as a Cannoneer Loader and Rifle Sharpshooter. In February of 1945 Richard married Juanita (Smith) Herrick who predeceased him in 1997, after 53 years of marriage.
Rich..
Leonard L. Blackman
Published on: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
SMYRNA – Leonard L. Blackman, 81, of Flat Iron Rd., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2014 at his home.
He was born June 13, 1933 in S. Plymouth a son of William C. and Ceta Cobb Blackman. He received his early education in a one-room schoolhouse in Preston before graduating from local schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Leonard worked in construction for O.W. Hubbell & Co. in Utica for over 40 years. He was married to Betty Porter and later was united in marriage to Doris Stevens who predeceased him on Novembe..
Juanita Yarnes Robinson
Published on: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
WALTON – Juanita Yarnes Robinson died August 29, 2014. She was born on the Constable farm in Walton, New York, August 14, 1929, to Richard H. and Juanita Constable Yarnes. A graduate of Walton High School, Juanita worked in the community where she met and later married Herbert M. Robinson in the spring of 1954. The couple moved to Norwich, NY, where they raised their four children. Throughout her life, Juanita was a devoted member of the Episcopal church. She cherished her time with her family and friends, and had a special gift for bringing ..
Sister Rita Michael Mcgraw
Published on: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
LATHAM – Sister Rita Michael McGraw, CSJ, 87, died Sunday, August 31, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham, NY. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 69 years.
Sister Rita Michael, the former Louise Elizabeth McGraw, was born on December 30, 1926 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Louise Flaherty McGraw. After graduating from St. Anthony of Padua High School, Syracuse, Sister Rita entered the novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Troy, NY, on August 15, 1945 and professed final vows on A..