Raymond Freedman
Published on: Friday, September 29, 2017
Raymond Freedman, 88, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a courageous battle against a prolonged illness.
Born April 2, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, Raymond was the son of Harry and Rae (Anthony) Freedman. He graduated from Overbrook High School with the Class of 1946. After high school, Raymond enrolled at Temple University, but transferred after two years to the former Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science where in 1954 he earned his bachelor’s of sc..
Piper Elizabeth Switzer
Published on: Friday, September 29, 2017
Our beloved angel Piper Elizabeth Switzer went to be with our Lord on Saturday September 23, 2017. In her time with us Piper brought so much love and joy to every person she came into contact with. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. Piper’s favorite things to do were listening to music with her daddy and going for a ride in the car with her Gigi. Piper is survived by her father Adam Switzer and her mother Jill Knuth. Brothers Bryant Switzer and Cameron Knuth. Paternal grandmother Connie Bowers. Paternal grandfather Warren Switzer. ..
Mary L. White
Published on: Friday, September 29, 2017
Mary L. White, 89, recently of Cortland and formerly of German, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Mary was born in Norwich on August 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Carl and Wieronika Lacinski. Mary lost her parents at an early age and was lovingly taken in by the late John and Katherine Turner of Norwich. Mary graduated from Norwich High School and was employed by Bennett Ireland. She married her husband, Franklin J. White, on October 27, 1956. She worked with her husband on their dairy farm ..
Mary Coe
Published on: Friday, September 29, 2017
Mary K.A. (Benenati) Coe, 91, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility.
Mary was born June 25, 1926, in Norwich, NY, and the daughter of Guiseppe Benenati and Mary (Testa) Benenati. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1946. Mary worked for and retired from the Norwich Shoe Company, and enjoyed working part-time thereafter as a cafeteria worker at NBT Bank and Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals. Mary never really retired; she kept very active in her com..
Barbara Leigh Whaley
Published on: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Barbara Leigh Whaley, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 21, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born in Norwich, New York, on September 15, 1955 to Douglas and Mildred Underwood.
Barb was a charismatic loving individual whom unselfishly cared for all. She took under her wing, any object that needed care.
She touched many people’s lives in ways that won’t ever be forgotten. Barb was a lifelong resident of Chenango County. Her life’s passions were, exhibiting un-yielded compassion to all living creatures, and ta..
Edna L. Fink
Published on: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Edna L. Fink (Buyea), 81, of West Main St., Norwich, formerly of Deposit, NY, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at her home.
She was born March 26, 1936 in Deposit, a daughter of Arvid and Hattie Bolster Fink and was a graduate of Deposit High School. Edna married Robert E. Buyea in 1963. He predeceased her in 1993. Edna was a homemaker who devoted her life to raising and caring for her family. They were the light of her life.
Surviving are her children, Lori Webb and Tim White, Cindy and Dale Townsend, all of Norwich; Rhonda Buyea and G..
Mary Coe
Published on: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Mary Coe, 91, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Chenengo Memorial Hospital's Residential Heath Care Facility.
​A Memorial Mass​ for Mary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2017, with burial to follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilso..
Elwin J. "buster" Monroe
Published on: Monday, September 25, 2017
Elwin J. “Buster” Monroe, 99, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was born in Plymouth, NY on October 20, 1917 to the late Porter B. and Viola Hall Monroe. In his early years, Buster worked on farms and delivered hay and cattle around various locations in Chenango County. He enlisted in the US Army in 1942 and spent four years serving his country as an artilleryman. After his military service, he returned to Norwich and went to work as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Norwich Highway Department. During the years there, ..
Phillip T. Sherwood
Published on: Monday, September 25, 2017
Phillip T. Sherwood, 73, of Greene, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Paul and Eleanor Sherwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Terry Sherwood; 2 sons and daughter–in-law, John Sherwood, James and Carrie Sherwood; grandchildren, Kaitlynn (Eric), Taylor, Gabriella, Broc, and Trent; 2 step-grandchildren, Wyatt and Evan; 4 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Doreen Sherwood. Phil served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He re..
Elise M. Beckert
Published on: Monday, September 25, 2017
Elise M. Beckert, 104 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on September 23, 2017 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.
Elise was born on November 26, 1912 in Yonkers, NY the daughter of George & Marie (Kohlberger) Rosenfelder. Her early childhood was spent in Yonkers. She later moved to South New Berlin. On September 15, 1947 she married Edward J. Beckert Jr. who predeceased her on April 28, 1987.
She is survived by her sons; Bruce & Sheila Beckert & James & Penny Beckert all of South New Berlin as well as grandchildren; Bryon & Markie Be..
Jennie A. Chapin
Published on: Monday, September 25, 2017
Jennie A. Chapin, 94 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on September 22, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin.
Jennie was born on April 1, 1923 in Conesus, NY the daughter of Janus & Anna (Larsen) Thomsen. Her childhood was spent in the South New Berlin, NY area where she attended the West Brook one room school. On November 1, 1947 she married E. Homer Chapin who predeceased her June 1, 1982.
Jennie and her husband operated the Riverbend Golf Course in New Berlin, NY. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of New Berlin, th..
Earl S. Robinson
Published on: Monday, September 25, 2017
Earl S. Robinson, 68, of Norwich passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements for Earl are pending and will be published in a later edition of the Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Barbara Whaley
Published on: Monday, September 25, 2017
Barbara Whaley, 62, of Norwich passed away Thursday morning, September 21, 2017, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements for Barb are pending and will appear in a later edition of the Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Cash T. Jaquay
Published on: Thursday, September 21, 2017
Cash Tobias Jaquay, age 2 of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home. Born April 1, 2015 he was the son of Christopher and Taryn (Tobias) Jaquay.
Cash was a very energetic and outgoing child. He enjoyed being outdoors, going four wheeling, playing all types of sports, especially soccer and cutting the grass with his Daddy and Pop. There was no question that since day one, Cash would become a Dallas Cowboys fan and he particularly loved all things relating to Mickey Mouse.
In addition to his lovin..
Elwin J. Monroe
Published on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Elwin J. “Buster” Monroe, 99, of Norwich passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements have been entrusted to R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. ..
Ruby H. Maltzan
Published on: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Ruby Melissa Hazard Maltzan, 89, of Campbell Rd., Lebanon passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her home.
She was born August 31, 1928 in the Town of Lebanon, a daughter of Glenn and Hazel C. Alcott Hazard. She was a graduate of Earlville Central School in 1946 and the Central City Business Institute in 1947. On June 11, 1948, Ruby married Robert Maltzan in Lebanon. They moved to Smyrna, NY where they raised their family until moving back to her childhood home in 1985. Robert predeceased her on February 12, 2017. Ruby’s primary work fo..
Matthew S. Francisco
Published on: Monday, September 18, 2017
Matthew S. Francisco, 39, of DeRuyter, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born in Norwich, NY, on August 14, 1978, Matt was the son of Rexford Francisco, Jr. and Dorothy Barrett Smith. He was a graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and had previously been employed at Borg Warner, Ithaca, for several years. He was former member of the Cincinnatus Fire Department. Matt enjoyed bowling and spending time outdoors where he would hunt and fish. He is survived by his parents, Dorothy (Ron) Smith..
Cheryl A. Ross
Published on: Monday, September 18, 2017
Cheryl A. Ross, 68, of Knapp Rd., Sherburne, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at her home. She was born June 21, 1949 in Norwich, a daughter of Paul and Edith Ball Thompson and was a graduate of Norwich High School. She had worked for several area telephone companies as an operator, C&U in Norwich, New York Telephone in Watertown and AT&T in Syracuse. She had also owned and operated Maid of Honor Cleaning Service in Liverpool and Solvay at one time. Most recently, she worked at Walmart for 19 years in Auburn, Camillus, and then transferr..
Robert S. O’hara
Published on: Thursday, September 14, 2017
Robert S. O’Hara, 69, of New Orleans died on September 10, 2017.
Son of the late Edward and Elizabeth O’Hara, Robert is survived by son Frazier of New Orleans, brothers Fredrick O’Hara, and Peter and William Locke.
The service will be Thursday, September 14 in New Orleans, LA.
Burial will take place at a later date at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Norwich, NY...
Carter James Rood
Published on: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Carter James Rood, 14, of Pitcher, NY, passed away due to congestive heart failure on Monday, September 11, 2017, at his home.
Born in Hamilton, NY, on September 19, 2002, Carter was the son of Ashvil and Geneia Ogden Rood. He enjoyed sports and was currently a sophomore at Otselic Valley Central School where he was a member of the varsity soccer team playing the position of goalie. He was also a member of the OV basketball and baseball teams. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed snowmobiles and motorcycles. He had a passion for tin..
Theodora Arnell
Published on: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Theodora Jane Arnell, 86 of Otselic, New York passed away peacefully September 9, 2017 in Walden, Vermont.
Teddi Jane was born in Brooklyn, New York to Edward C. Haas and Theodora Compton on July 7, 1931. The only child, she had an adventurous life. In her early years, she lived with her Uncle Maurice and Aunt Opal Haas, traveling extensively in the West residing in South Dakota, Texas and Mexico. She returned East to live with family in Newburgh, New York. She was a very independent child who had a passion for learning and reading. An outstan..
Lawrence M. Ault
Published on: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
“On August 21st, the day of the Great Eclipse here in the Pacific Northwest, Lawrence Michael Ault passed away at the age of 70 after a brief illness. Mike, eldest son of Frank Maynard Ault and Norma Jean Rose, both longtime residents of Broadlawns in South Otselic, spent his youth there with siblings John, Franklin, and Jane before leaving to study the Humanities at Miami State. His eventful life in California culminated in a stroke in 1995, leaving him unable to speak. As his sole nephew, son of Jane Ault and Robert Trexler, I enjoyed talki..
Gladys G. Allison
Published on: Tuesday, September 12, 2017
GLADYS G. ALLISON
Gladys G. (Brush) Allison, 88, of Sherburne, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
She was born December 4, 1928 in Tuxedo, NY, a daughter of Glen I. and Bernice L. Bryant Brush. She received her early education in Harrow, Canada, and was a graduate of Mahopac (NY) High School. On October 1, 1950, Gladys married Louis L. Allison in Mahopac. He predeceased her on December 10, 2006. Gladys had worked at WalMart in Norwich until retiring in 2000. She had previously been a custodian in ..
Tracy S. Bowker
Published on: Monday, September 11, 2017
Tracy Simeon Bowker passed away on 9/4/17, at age 84, surrounded by family. Tracy was born to James Toledo Bowker and Vivian Elizabeth Beismer on Oct 11 1932. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Leonard Hartwell Bowker; his sister and brotherin-law, Gladys and Skip Jacques; Children: Jodi Bowker of Garland Texas, Curtis Bowker of Mt. Upton, Bill and Tracy Bowker of Struttgart, Germany, Donald Hartwell of Bainbridge, David Hartwell and Sue Brown of Rome, Cindy Smythe of Clifton Park, Tammy Bowker of Greenfield Center, Patty Bowker of Sherburne, ..
Ruth W. Jemzura
Published on: Monday, September 11, 2017
Ruth Wood Jemzura, 97, of Sherburne, NY passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Norwich, NY. She was born August 9, 1920 in Champion, NY, the daughter of LeRoy Alfred and Mary Geneva (Adner) Wood and was a graduate of local schools. She received her teachers certificate from Potsdam College, and her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SUNY, Oneonta. On June 27, 1942, Ruth married George Jemzura in Rome, NY. He predeceased her on May 8, 2001. Ruth taught reading in the Carthage area, and then in the on..
Ivan M. Mead
Published on: Monday, September 11, 2017
Ivan M. Mead, 62 of McDonough, NY passed away on September 7,
2017. Ivan was born in Norwich, NY. Son of Neil and Phyllis Mead. He
married his wife Heather (Shore) Mead on July 30, 2016. Ivan is predeceased
by his father Neil and good friend John Griffith “Papa Jack”.
Ivan is survived by his wife Heather, and his mother Phyllis. He is
also survived by his sons Michael and Lynn Mead and Michael Potter
as well as his daughters Tammy and Steve Hammond, Theresa and CJ
Williams, Colleen Mead and Gary Steeley, Kimberlyn Mead and Jered
Shu..
Thomas A. Breck
Published on: Monday, September 11, 2017
Thomas A. Breck, 69 of Binghamton passed away on Thursday,
September 7, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.
Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 N.
Chenango St., Greene, NY 13778 and condolences may be sent to the
family at www.rootfh.com...
Donald E. Dubois
Published on: Monday, September 11, 2017
Donald E. DuBois Sr., 83, a longtime resident of Pitcher passed away Tuesday evening, September 5, 2017 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
Don was born on August 23, 1934 in Oxford the son of Herbert and Jeanette (Lavere) DuBois. He was raised in Oxford where he attended the local schools. At the age of 9 he moved with his family to Kirk and in 1952 moved to Pitcher where he continued to make his home for the rest of his life. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict he served his country in the United States Navy from Augus..
Thomas L. Tyler Sr.
Published on: Friday, September 8, 2017
THOMAS L. TYLER SR.
Thomas L. Tyler Sr., 68, a Norwich native, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Sloan-Kettering Hospital, in New York City, with family by his side.
Born February 6, 1949, in Norwich, Tom was the son of Louis and Barbara (Baulf) Tyler. He lived as a child in Plymouth, NY, and graduated in 1967 from Norwich High School. Immediately after graduating, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served during the Vietnam War era. Tom spent 22 years in the Navy on ten different vessels and deployments all over the globe. At one..
John Ginter
Published on: Friday, September 8, 2017
JOHN GINTER
John Ginter 76 yrs. old of Albany, NY passed away on September 6, 2017 at his home in Pittsfield, NY.
John was born on April 4, 1941 in Albany, NY the son of William & Mildred (Card) Ginter.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a police officer in Albany NY for 32 years.
John was a loving father and friend. He was well known for his comic relief and enjoyed socializing with his community, family & friends. He was also an avid outdoorsman.
On June 11, 2008 he married Pamela J. Chapin who predeceased him on June 20,..
Donald E. Dubois
Published on: Friday, September 8, 2017
DONALD E. DUBOIS
Donald E. DuBois Sr., 83, of Pitcher passed away Tuesday evening, September 5, 2017 at the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
A funeral service for Don will be held on Sunday at 2:00 pm from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the No. Pitcher Cemetery.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday from 12-2.
Please consider memorial contributions to the South Otselic Fire Dept., South Otselic, NY, 13155...
Tracy Simeon Bowker
Published on: Thursday, September 7, 2017
TRACY SIMEON BOWKER
Tracy Simeon Bowker passed away on 9/4/17, at age 84, surrounded by family. Tracy was born to James Toledo Bowker and Vivian Elizabeth Beismer on Oct 11 1932.
He is survived by his wife, Barbra Leonard Hartwell Bowker; his sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Skip Jacques; Children: Jodi Bowker of Garland Texas, Curtis Bowker of Mt. Upton, Bill and Tracy Bowker of Struttgart, Germany, Donald Hartwell of Bainbridge, David Hartwell and Sue Brown of Rome, Cindy Smythe of Clifton Park, Tammy Bowker of Greenfield Center, Patty..
Sheila J. Moore
Published on: Thursday, September 7, 2017
SHEILA J. MOORE
Sheila J. Moore, 74, of Norwich passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements have been entrusted to R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Lynda L. Mcelroy
Published on: Thursday, September 7, 2017
LYNDA L. McELROY
Lynda L. McElroy, 66, of Birdsall Street, formerly of Deposit NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at her home.
Lynda was born on March 10, 1951, the daughter of Kenneth and Marcella (Cable) McElroy. She worked in many positions for the Amtrak railway system. In retirement, she moved back from California to Norwich to be closer to family.
To honor Lynda’s wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Funeral arrangements are with the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the family a message of..
Thomas Tyler
Published on: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Thomas L. Tyler Sr., 68, a Norwich native, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, after a long illness at the Memorial Sloan Kettering ​Hospital in New York City. His family was by his side. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Marlene Gert Brenchley
Published on: Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Marlene (Gert) Brenchley, 66, of Sherburne, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin.
Marlene was born in Hamilton on July 3, 1951, a daughter of the late Perry and Irene (Dungey) Boos. She was a graduate of Sherburne Earlville High School. Marlene married Peter Brenchley.
Marlene is survived by her daughters, Tia Lisa Lynn Jones of Homer, and Alanna Dawn Brenchley of Norwich; sisters, Dottie Beeching of Sherburne, Glenda and Charles Post of Sherburne, and Lucinda Marquardt of Louisville, KY; broth..
Archie Burton Hackett Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Archie Burton Hackett Jr., better known as Burt, 64 of Beaver Meadow, New York passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 24, 2017 surrounded by close family following a long and heroic battle with cancer. Burt was born on December 24, 1952, in Norwich New York to Archie and Margaret (Joslyn) Hackett from Preston NY. Burt attended Norwich schools from Kindergarten through 10th grade, he attended South New Berlin through his Junior year and Tampa Bay Tech for part of his Senior Year. He left school during his senior year to enlist in..
Renee A. Furman, Shyanne S. Wilbur, Nicole J. Wilbur
Published on: Tuesday, September 5, 2017
RENEE A. FURMAN,
SHYANNE S. WILBUR,
NICOLE J. WILBUR
Renee’ A. Furman, 39, born Nov. 3, 1977, and her 2 daughters,
Shyanne S. Wilbur, 19, born July 15, 1998, and Nicole J. Wilbur,
14, born April 19, 2003, were all killed on Aug. 16, 2017 in a tragic
car accident. They had lived in Little River, SC for the last 10 years.
They are survived by Todd Furman, husband and step-father; Kirsten
Wilbur, 20, and Megan Wilbur, 16, daughters and sisters; Tasha
Furman, 20, of NY, step-daughter and step-sister; Carol Wilt, mother
and grandmother o..
Michell Lynn Bates
Published on: Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Michell Lynn Bates, 21, of Norwood, CO, passed away on Aug. 16,
2017 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Michelle was born on
July 12, 1996 in Sidney, NY. The daughter of Christopher Bates and
step-mother Wakana Bates of Freidricksburg, VA, and mother Tricia
Bates of Norwich, NY. She is also survived by her sister Gabrielle
Bates and brother Justin Bates of Norwich, NY, her 2 grandmothers,
Carol Wilt of CO and Ellen Morrison of NC.
A 2015 graduate of Norwood High School, she attended CMU in
Grand Junction, CO where she was accept..