Rev. Tim Coffelt
Published on: Friday, October 31, 2008
NORWICH – Rev. Tim O. Coffelt, 49, formerly of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Tim was born on Jan. 8, 1959 in Seymour, Ind. He was a research chemist for Procter and Gamble, Mason, Ohio. He was past Pastor of Agape Baptist Church, Norwich, and a member of Speedway Baptist Church, Speedway, Ind. and Calvary Baptist Church, Seymour, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Stewart Morgan. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Moore Coffelt; children: Cynthia (Justin) Kirby, Laura (David) Wilson and Rebekah Coffe..
Howard Dowling
Published on: Friday, October 31, 2008
NORWICH – Howard R. Dowling, 63, Norwich, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in Wilson Hospital of Johnson City after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife Joan of Norwich; a son, Howard Dowling; two daughter Jackie Dowling and Colleen Earl; nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and his mother-in-law, Margaret Gallo of New Jersey.
There will be no formal funeral services. Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich...
Jeanette Thompson
Published on: Friday, October 31, 2008
NORWICH – Jeanette Thompson, 80, of Chenango Avenue, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Funeral arrangements for Jeanette are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
Sarah Tower
Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2008
OXFORD – Sarah Brewster Rapalje Tower, of 18 Albany Street, Oxford died on Oct. 26, 2008 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin.
She was born on Feb. 22, 1918 in Havana, Cuba to Ernest Harold Rapalje and Florine Robinson Corbin Rapalje. Mrs. Tower spent her childhood in Havana, Cuba, and summer in Oxford. Her family later moved to Orange, N.J., where she attended Miss Beard’s School. She graduated from Chatham Hall in Chatham, Va., Class of 1936
She was a secretary at Colgate-Palmolive Company in Jersey City, N.J. where she met..
Mary Smith
Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2008
NORWICH – Mary A. Smith, 67, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, 2008 at her home.
Memorial services for Mary will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
A complete obituary for Mary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Edwin Quinby
Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2008
EARLVILLE – Edwin John Quinby, 92, formerly of Earlville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at the Gilmour Healthcare Facility, Norwich.
He was born March 12, 1916 in Englewood, N.J., a son of William D. and Josephine Yost Quinby, and received his education in Englewood and Closter, N.J. schools. He married Mildred Shaulas in Sherburne, on Sept. 25, 1940. Ed was a tractor trailer driver, and then the dispatcher for Hunt Club Dog Foods (now Standard Brands) in Sherburne until his retirement in 1978. He had previously been a farmer and loved..
Milton Cruikshank
Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2008
NORTH PITCHER – Milton A. Cruikshank, 72, of North Pitcher, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008.
Milt was born in Hamilton, on May 24, 1936, a son of the late Charles H. and Margaret Hallock Cruikshank. He was a jack-of-all-trades and worked several jobs throughout his life, including logging, construction, and cattle hauling. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, writing poetry, and coaching tee-ball. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family.
He is s..
Eloise Hetherington
Published on: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
NORWICH – Eloise A. Hetherington, 78, of Norwich, passed away late Saturday night, Oct. 25, 2008, in Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton.
Born in Geneva in October of 1929, Eloise was the daughter of Clyde and Frances (Loomis) Hetherington. Following her graduation from Norwich High School in 1947, she worked for the F.W. Woolworth Company for 12 years, the M.H. Fishman Company and the Norwich Pharmacal Company. Her last employment was as supervisor of the accounting department of the Chenango County Department of Social Services, from which she ..
Jean Dolgos
Published on: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
NORWICH – Memorial services for E. Jean Dolgos will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 from the Chapel of the United Church of Christ First Congregational. The Rev. Joseph Connolly, pastor and teacher will officiate. Interment will be in the DeRuyter cemetery. A complete obituary for Jean will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Edwin J. Quinby
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH: Edwin J. Quinby, 92, formerly of Earlville, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Gilmour Healthcare Facility, Norwich.
Arrangments have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville, and are incomplete. A full obituary will appear in tomorrow's paper...
Irene Cornell
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH – Irene M. Cornell, 94, of Norwich, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 27, 2008, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home.
A memorial Mass for Irene will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 from the Marion Chapel of St. Paul’s Church. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary will be printed in the Nov. 5 edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Eloise Hetherington
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH – Eloise A. Hetherington, 78, of Norwich passed away late Saturday evening, Oct. 25, 2008 in the Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Eloise will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 from St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Lester Smith, pastor of St. Malachy’s Catholic Church of Sherburne will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
There will be a recitation of the Rosary at 1 p.m. on Friday at St. Bartholomew’s Church, prior to the Mass.
There will be no calling hour..
Jean Dolgos
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH – Jean Dolgos, 82, of Norwich, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 27, 2008, in the Vallley View Manor Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements for Jean are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Shirley Bresee
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH – Shirley A. Bresee, 61, of Norwich, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2008 in her home.
She was born in Norwich in February of 1947, was a graduate of he Norwich High School and had worked in the high school cafeteria for 18 years. Shirley was a member of the Norwich Fire Department Auxiliary and had made her home for many years in the Peacock Manor Apartments in Norwich.
Shirley is survived by her long time friend for over 35 years, Ken Bowie of Norwich. She is also survived by her brother McClellan Bresee and his wife..
Jean Button
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Jean Marie Button, 82, of South New Berlin, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 26, 2008 at her home.
Born in Norwich in April of 1926, Jean was the daughter of Leland and Olive (Salisbury) Brookins. As a child she attended grade school at Chenango Lake, and later graduated from the Norwich High School. Jean and John L. Button were married in Norwich on June 2, 1945. Prior to her marriage, she was first employed in Norwich with Judge William Bonney, followed by the years she worked as a secretary in the South New Berlin schoo..
Patricia Tosh
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH – Patricia Rosemary Tosh, 69, of Symmes Twp., Ohio, passed Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Ian Tosh.
Patricia was born Aug. 26, 1939 to the late Edward and Doris Lane Amos in Rochdale Lancashire, England.
Survivors include two sons, Graeme (Amy) Tosh and Steve (Lisa) Tosh; five grandchildren Kyle, Emily, Peter, Patrick and Gillian Tosh; one sister Vivienne (David) Osborne and one brother Malcolm (Valerie) Amos.
A Celebration of Pat Tosh will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Strawser Funeral Home, Blue Ash, ..
Marshall Chapman
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
OXFORD – Marshall Arlen Chapman 53, of East Palatka, Fla. (formerly of Oxford) passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Fla.
Marshall was born on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1954 in Lexington, Kentucky to William and Jeanette Chapman. Marshall is preceded in death by his father, William Chapman and grandmother, Ida Palmer. He was of the 1973 graduating class of Oxford Academy and Central School in Oxford, and attended Jacksonville University. Marshall worked for The Norwich Shoe Company in Norwich, N..
Joseph Minor
Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NORWICH – Joseph Nicholas Minor, 17, of West Palm Beach passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Nicholas was born on Sept. 1, 1991 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the youngest child of Joe and Juanita Minor.
Nick was a senior at Suncoast Community High School in Riviera Beach, Florida where he excelled in his studies in the International Baccalaureate Degree program, and enjoyed his many friends. Nick also attended Palm Beach Day School where friends, teachers and parents welcomed him when he moved to the area from Norwich, New York i..
Eloise Hetherington
Published on: Monday, October 27, 2008
NORWICH – Eloise A. Hetherington, 78, of Norwich, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 25, 2008 in the Lourdes Hospital of Binghamton. Funeral arrangements for Eloise are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Jean Button
Published on: Monday, October 27, 2008
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Jean M. Button, 82, of South New Berlin, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 26, 2008 at her home. Funeral services for Jean will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday from St. Matthew’s Church of South New Berlin. The Rev. Chuck Taylor, pastor will officiate. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. ..
Edwin Cummings
Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
NORWICH – Edwin L. Cummings, 84, of Norwich, passed away Sunday night, Oct. 19, 2008, in the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
The son of Ray and Inez (Whitmore) Cummings, Ed was born in Otselic in February of 1924. He attended the local schools and, as a young man, helped on the family farm. Ed joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 20 to serve his country during World War II. He was stationed in Hawaii and, during his tour of duty, serviced in the military police. Returning home with his honorable discharge, Ed used his ski..
Lorene Wallace
Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
NORWICH – Lorene M. Wallace, 92, formerly of Chenango Ave., Norwich, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
A lifelong Norwich resident, Lorene was born in Norwich in October of 1915 to DeWitt and Hazel (Bolt) Wallace. She attended the local schools, graduating from Norwich High School in 1933 and continuing her education in the Oneonta Normal School. Lorene worked as a substitute teacher for the Norwich School System in the rural schools in Pharsalia and Polkville, and was also employed for a brief time by a s..
Rozella Everard
Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
NORWICH – Rozella Sarah Everard, age 95, went quietly to be with the Lord on Oct. 20, 2008. Her family was in attendance.
Rozella was the daughter of George and Lena (Palmer) Cady, and the wife of Boniface Everard for 44 years. Her primary joy in life was her family and homemaking. She received her hairdressing license in 1940 and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in the 1950s. Rozella was one of the first nurses at Valley View Manor Nursing Home. Her last employment was at the Chenango Valley Home as LPN and Assistant Matron. She also found..
Jessie Howell
Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
OXFORD – Jessie Stone Jones Howell passed away peacefully at Wingate at Ulster, Monday, Oct. 20, 2008.
Jessie was born in Oxford, Oct. 2, 1916, to Grace E. and C. Lynn Stone. She graduated from Oxford Central School in 1934, attended Potsdam Normal School and graduated from Cortland Normal School in January 1938. She taught in a one-room school house in the Deposit Central School District from 1938 - 1941. She married Robert E. Jones on April 12, 1941 from whom she was divorced in 1948. On Nov. 26, 1966, she married Robert W. Howell II, who ..
Alfred Benedict
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
SHERBURNE – Alfred Rush Benedict, 77, of Furman Mills Rd., passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse, following a long battle with cancer.
He was born March 15, 1931 in Deposit, a son of Grant and Lelia O’Henry Benedict and received his education in New Berlin, Gilbertsville and Clinton schools. On Aug. 1, 1951, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict, where he was assigned to the POW exchange. He continued his family’s tradition of military service to the country, adding to the list of wars fou..
Nancy Sastri
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
HAMILTON – Nancy Runyon Sastri, 83, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at her home.
She was born April 26, 1925 in Sherburne, a daughter of the late Lee C. “Dutch” and Anna Brown Runyon and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. On Aug. 25, 1947, Nancy married Salvatore “Sam” Sastri in St. Bart’s Church, Norwich. Mrs. Sastri was a secretary in the English Department at Colgate University in Hamilton for 25 years until her retirement.
Mrs. Sastri was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Hamilton, and was a member o..
Marguerite Rogers
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NORWICH– Marguerite Rogers, 99, of Norwich, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 18, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Ilion on October of 1908, Marguerite was the daughter of Homer and Leah Bloss Rogers. She began her working years with the Holmes Agency in New Berlin, which later became Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, where she worked for over 50 years in a secretarial capacity. In her “earlier years,” when she was in her 70s, Marguerite loved to travel and loved New York City. She was a spry woman who was also an..
Rozella Everard
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NORWICH – Rozella Sarah Everard, 95, went quietly to be with the Lord on Oct. 20, 2008. Her family was in attendance.
Funeral services for Rozella will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiate. Interment will follow in the South Plymouth Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Please consider memorial contributions to the Activities Department of Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility (CMH RHC..
Lorene Wallace
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NORWICH – Lorene M. Wallace, 92, formerly of Chenango Ave., Norwich, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Lorene will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Reese, pastor of the Columbus Community Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Edwin Cummings
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NORWICH – Edwin L. Cummings, 84, of Norwich, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 19, 2008 in the Bassett Hospital of Cooperstown.
Funeral services for Ed will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Reese, pastor of the Columbus Community Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. on Friday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...
John Moore Sr.
Published on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NORWICH – John C. Moore Sr., 88, formerly of Norwich, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford, where he has made his home for he past year and a half.
Born in June of 1920 in Newburgh, he was the son of John and Helen Madden Moore. John had worked on the power plant in Rosenton and was a lab technician for Central Hudson Gas and Electric. He had also worked in the water department at Stewart Air Force Base. John had served his country in the Navy during World War II.
John is survived by his son ..
Clinton Dunham
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
BUTTERNUTS – Clinton Rex Dunham, 78, of Butternuts, passed away at his home on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.
He was born in the town of Butternuts on July 22, 1930, the son of Harold A. Dunham and Flichia (Jones) Dunham. He graduated from Gilbertsville Central School (Class of 1949). He married Patricia White on Aug. 8, 1950.
He served our country in the United States Army During the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 1339 of Gilbertsville and VFW Post 7914 of Sidney. He was also a past membe..
Laura Robbins
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
OTSELIC – Laura D. Robbins, 97, of Otselic, passede away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville.
Laura was born in Georgetown and had resided in the area all her life. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her brother, Dalton Kellogg of Syracuse; a nephew, Paul (Kathy) Walrod of Georgetown; a niece, Rosemary Leckie of Ridgefield, Conn.; and a sister-in-law, Rosemary Walrod of Georgetown.
Laura was predeceased by her husband Richard in 1966.
Private graveside services will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Otselic.
Sm..
Agnes Granger
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
McDONOUGH – Agnes Granger, 92, a life long resident of McDonough, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 16, 2008 in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich.
The daughter of Henry Elijah and Ida Sperry Nightengale, Agnes was born in September of 1916 in McDonough. She spent most of her time as a youth in McDonough, but with her father being a logger, she spent time in logging camps in Pitcher and Ohio, N.Y. On March 17, 1942, in Oxford, she married E. Jerome Granger, who passed sway Dec. 16. 1971. Over the years Agnes had worked on the fa..
John Moore
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
NORWICH – John Moore, 88, former Norwich resident, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 18, 2008, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
Arrangements for John are incomplete and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Marguerite Rogers
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
NORWICH – Marguerite Rogers, 99, of Norwich, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 18, 2008, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Funeral services for Marguerite will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in New Berlin.
A complete obituary for Marguerite will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Lorene Wallace
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
NORWICH – Lorene Wallace, 92, of Norwich, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 19, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Arrangements for Lorene are incomplete and will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
..
Rozella Everard
Published on: Monday, October 20, 2008
NORWICH – Rozella Everard, 95, of Norwich, passed away early this morning, Oct. 20, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich.
Arrangements for Rozella are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Herbert Llewellyn
Published on: Friday, October 17, 2008
SHERBURNE – Herbert E. Llewellyn, 65, of Church Hill Rd., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born May 24, 1943 in North Norwich, and received his education in Sherburne schools. On Sept. 2, 1961, Herb married Patricia Ann Izard in Sherburne. A life long Sherburne resident, he was a maintenance supervisor for Lok-N-Logs for over 25 years. He had previously been a self-employed dairy farmer and general contractor. Herb loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping at the Lebanon ..
Flora Loscavio
Published on: Friday, October 17, 2008
NORWICH – Flora S. Loscavio, 90, formerly of Hickory Street, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
Born in Smyrna on July 28, 1918, Flora was the daughter of William and Lillian (Bassett) Coons. She had worked at several jobs locally including the schools and hospital. She was best known as a self-employed caterer. She was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church.
On Oct. 18, 1947, in the Rectory of St. Bartholomew’s, Flora married James T. Loscavio who died on Jan. 16, 2001. She is survived ..
Robert Lobdell
Published on: Friday, October 17, 2008
OXFORD – Robert G. Lobdell, 86, of Oxford passed away on October 16, 2008 at Syracuse VAMC.
He was born on Aug. 11, 1922 in Irondequoit, the son of the late Gile and Genevieve (Oliver) Lobdell. On April 25, 1942 in McDonough he married Winifred Potter, who survives.
Besides his wife Winifred, he is survived by his sons, Gary Lobdell and companion Penny of Oxford, Jim Lobdell of Oxford, Rich and Candace Lobdell of Balston Lake, and Greg and Karen Lobdell of Oxford; his grandchildren, Mary Lobdell and Jenny Lobdell both of Oxford, Lorri R..
Glenn Predmore
Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2008
SOUTH OTSELIC – Glenn C. Predmore, 68, of Great Bend, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2008 in the Carthage Area Hospital.
The son of Russell and Tillie (Magee) Predmore, Glenn was born in Homer and moved to South Otselic in 1947, growing up there and attending the local schools. Shortly after his high school graduation, Glenn joined the U.S. Army and served his country through two tours of duty in Viet Nam. In both his private and professional life, Glenn was an electronics wizard. While serving in Viet Nam, he pursued his interest i..
Herbert Llewellyn
Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2008
SHERBURNE – Herbert E. Llewellyn, 65, of Church Hill Rd., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne and are incomplete. A full notice will appear in Friday’s Evening Sun...
William Judd Iv
Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2008
NORWICH – William J. Judd IV, age 47, of Orwell, Ohio, died on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1961 in Oneonta. He is the son of William J. and Priscilla (Fogarty) Judd III. Bill was a 1979 graduate of Norwich High School in Norwich. William had been a resident of Orwell for the past fifteen years, where he was a firefighter and officer for the Orwell Fire Department since 1995. He enjoyed his dogs and baseball, and especially enjoyed bicycle and four-wheel riding with his grandson.
Bill is survived by h..
Sandra Reed
Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2008
SHERBURNE – Sandra Hicks Reed, 62, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Chenango County passed away on Monday, Oct.13, 2008, following a valiant fight against several illnesses including cancer. Her family takes comfort in that while she is absent from them, she entered into the waiting arms of her loving parents at Heaven’s gate.
She was born July 18, 1946, the eldest of 10 children born to Herbert Eugene Hicks and Lillian H. Hicks Ryan. Sandi graduated from Sherburne High School, and immediately after graduation, she entered Valhalla Schoo..
Lloyd Burgess
Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2008
COLUMBUS – Lloyd F. Burgess, 76, a resident of Harding’s Nursing Home, Waterville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at the home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Columbus on Jan. 5, 1932, the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Lloyd Burgess. Lloyd was a graduate of New Berlin High School. He worked as a farmer until entering the Army. Lloyd was a Korean War Veteran. He was united in marriage to Bernice Peeler in Ilion on March 7, 1958. Their loving union lasted 34 years until Bernice’s passing in 1992. He later marri..
Leslie Brewer
Published on: Thursday, October 16, 2008
McDONOUGH – Leslie S. Brewer, Sr., 82, of McDonough, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
Mr. Brewer was born in McDonough, on Sept. 21, 1926, a son of the late Stephen and Blanche Smith Brewer. A lifelong resident of the area, he and his wife, Catherine, operated the Shell Station on Hale Street, Norwich before moving their business to McDonough where they owned and operated Les’ Exxon.
He is survived by his children, Kathleen Stoker of Cincinnatus, David (Linda) Brewer of Norwich, Roger (..
Frances Hazard
Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NEW BERLIN – A memorial service for Frances Hazard, who passed away June 14, 2008, will be held Saturday at the Dakin Funeral Home 17 N Main Street, New Berlin.
Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a memorial service at 1 p.m., followed by a prayer at the family cemetery, Fairview Cemetery, ending with a honoring of Frances and Raymond’s life at the Masonic Temple, all located in New Berlin.
Frances Hazard (Galloupe) passed away on June 14, at the age of 92. Prior to her move to Tucson, Ariz., Frances and Raymon..
Joan Hance
Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
HUBBARDSVILLE – Joan Peptis Hance, 74, of Abbert Road, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at the Harding Nursing Home in Waterville.
She was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Columbus, a daughter of John and Anna (Whitekus) Peptis and was a graduate of Sherburne High School. In November 1952, Joan married Everett B. Hance in East Hamilton. He predeceased her on Feb. 1, 1984. Joan was a resident of the Sherburne and Hubbardsville areas her entire life. She had been a cook at The Annex in Hamilton for over 18 years. She was a nature lover who enjoyed walki..
Sandra Reed
Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NORWICH – Sandra Hicks Reed passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 in Statesville, N.C. A complete obituary will follow in Thursday’s Evening Sun...
Irene Shepler
Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
OXFORD – Irene C. Shepler, 92, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 14, 2008 at her home.
She was born on Feb. 21, 1916 in Binghamton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Byers) Cicak. On June 21, 1941 in Johnson City she married Milton S. Shepler, Jr., who died on Nov. 15, 1988.
She is survived by her children, Milrene Smith of Binghamton, Linda Shepler of Ellenton, Fla., Rebecca and William Dupree of Binghamton, and Eric and Cathy Shepler of Otego; her grandchildren, Brock Hassick, Matthew and Lianne Dupree, Renee and Aaron McKown, an..
Robert Jewett
Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NORWICH – Robert C. Jewett, 85, of Norwich, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2008 in the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
The son of Cecile and Bertha (Fetrow) Jewett, Bob was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, in March of 1923. He lived in Iowa through his childhood and attended the local schools, then left Iowa to serve his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed in Washington, D.C., where he served with the O. S. S. On May 20,1944, in Garden City, L.I., he married Roseann Craven. By trade, Bob was a plumb..
Dorothy Lancashire
Published on: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NORWICH – Dorothy C. Lancashire, 95, of Norwich, formerly of Montour Falls, passed away early Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in the United Methodist Homes-Pearl and Everett Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Born in Pennellville, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Bert C. and Ruth Cate. For most of her schooling, she attended Cook Academy in Montour Falls, where her father was Head Master and her family actually lived on the third floor of the academy. She was a 1935 graduate of Elmira College, and taught school in Schuyler Lake. On Sept. 24, 1938, she m..
Margaret Cook
Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
OXFORD – Margaret Loughren Cook, 95, of Oxford, passed away on Oct. 13, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, RHCF, Norwich.
She was born on Oct. 15, 1912 in Chenango Forks, the daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Copeland) Loughren. She was married to Chester E. Cook, who passed away on Jan. 3, 1978.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jane Ross of Bradenton, Fla. and Ruth and Russell Stafford of Oxford; her grandchildren, David Ross, Kenneth and Billie Jo Ross, James & Ellen Ross, and John and Joanne Stafford; her great..
Evelyn Davis
Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
NORWICH – Evelyn Walls Davis, 79, Norwich, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the Gilmour Nursing Home.
Mom finished her earthly journey with courage and grace. Knowing her, she is already busy with her eternal work.
Evelyn’s family & friends are many. Please join us to celebrate her life on Oct. 25 at her beloved ‘Taste & See Soup Kitchen’ in Oxford. Fellowship breakfast, 9-10:30 a.m. Memorial Service, 11 a.m.
If desired, donations may be sent to: Soup Kitchen, 34 E. Main St., PO Box 72, Oxford, NY 13830...
Dorothy Lancashire
Published on: Monday, October 13, 2008
NORWICH – Dorothy Lancashire, 95, of Norwich and formerly of Montour Falls, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 in the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Memorial services for Dorothy will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the United Church of Christ First Congregational. The Rev. Joseph Connolly, pastor, will officiate. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Robert Jewett
Published on: Monday, October 13, 2008
NORWICH – Robert C. Jewett, 85, of Norwich, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2008 in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A complete obituary will be published later this week in The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...
Doris Slater
Published on: Monday, October 13, 2008
SOUTH OTSELIC – Doris Coon Slater, 91, formerly of South Otselic and Sherburne, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Healthcare Facility, Norwich.
She was born April 29, 1917 in East Syracuse, the daughter of Frederick and Bessie Holmes Coon and received her education in local schools. Doris married Wilfred Slater who predeceased her in 1996. Mrs. Slater had worked at the B.F. Gladding Corp. in South Otselic for many years. She had been a resident of the Pratt Newton Home in Sherburne for two years ..
Roy Clark-pfleger
Published on: Friday, October 10, 2008
OXFORD – Roy G. Clark-Pfleger, 67, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 8, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1941, in Brooklyn, the son of the late Roy D. and Lillian (Hoyt) Pfleger. On Feb. 5, 1977, he married Lauralyn Clark, who survives.
Besides his wife, Lauralyn, he is survived by his sons, Roy V. Pfleger and Clifford L. Pfleger both of Port Jefferson; his brother Michael Ray of Binghamton; his sister, Georgina Turner of Holland Patent; and his grandchildren, Roy V. Pfleger II, Alexandria..
Doris Mcinerney
Published on: Thursday, October 9, 2008
NORWICH – Doris McInerney, 89, formerly of Norwich, died Sept. 12, 2008 in Boynton Beach, Fla.
She was born in Utica on April 29, 1919, married on July 20, 1946 to Bernard McInerney at St. Paul’s Church in Norwich, retired from Norwich Pharmacal & moved to Florida in 1977. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard, in 1995. A memorial service was held at St. Mark’s Church, Fla., where she was a member.
Surviving is her brother, Ret. Col. Arthur Palmer of Fort Worth, Texas; nieces: Mabel Silliman, Deansboro, Nancy Ferree, Omaha, Ne..
Suzanne Newman
Published on: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
SHERBURNE – Suzanne M. Newman, 46, of Endicott, formerly of Sherburne, passed away unexpectedly at her home.
She was born April 5, 1962 in Norwich, a daughter of Richard “Dick” and Joan Wynn Newman. She was a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central School and SUNY Morrisville. Suzie worked at NBT in Norwich for several years, and then at the Binghamton Savings Bank in Binghamton. Realizing her life’s purpose was in nursing, she enrolled in the nursing program at DCMO BOCES where she earned her LPN degree. She recently held the positi..
Dolores Oefelein
Published on: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
OXFORD – Dolores “Laurie” Oefelein of Oxford passed away on Oct. 6, 2008 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born on May 3, 1941 in Staten Island, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Ferout) Orinski. On Dec. 13, 1958 she married William “Lefty” Oefelein, who passed away on April 26, 2002.
She is survived by her children, Thomas and Judy Oefelein of Newton, N.C., Timothy and Lisa Oefelein of Maiden, N.C., Theodore and Kathy Oefelein of Oxford and Tammy Oefelein of Bainbridge; her grandchildren, Tommy, James, Ni..
Richard Russo
Published on: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
NORWICH – Richard P. “Dick” Russo, 73, of Belvidere, Ill. and formerly of Harvard, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in Belvidere.
He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Norwich, to Nunzio and Carmela (D’Angelo) Russo. He married Leilani Roosa on Nov. 26, 1960, in Oneonta. She died March 24, 2002. He was the former owner of Harvard Restaurant and also had worked in customer service for Intermatic Inc. in Spring Grove and for General Electric.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Knights of Columbus and Harvard Moose Lodge. He enjoyed ..
Suzane Newman
Published on: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
SHERBURNE – Suzanne Marie Newman, 46, of Endicott, formerly of Sherburne passed away unexpectedly this past weekend.
A complete obituary for Suzie will follow in Wednesday’s edition of The Evening Sun.
Funeral arrangements are being made with Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home...
Albert Moore
Published on: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
ALBERT MOORE
NORWICH – Albert A. Moore, 72, life-long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwich in June of 1936, the son of Harold and Roxie (Reynolds) Moore, Al grew up in Norwich and attended the local schools, graduating in 1956 from Norwich High School. Following graduation, he immediately went to work for Silver Farm Dairy, remaining there for 21 years. His next employment was with Bennett-Ireland, where he worked for 11 years, then made the move to Automecha in Oxford. Awa..
Nancy Libertore
Published on: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
SIDNEY – Nancy Liberatore of 9 Concord St., Sidney, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Oct. 6, 2008 in Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton.
She was born Feb. 12, 1922 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Giacomo and Rose Paino Panaro. At the early age of 2, Nancy’s mother died and she was later raised by her step-mother Catherine Panaro.
She attended the Norwich Schools and graduated from the La Pontos School of Beauty, Syracuse. On July 28, 1951 she married Bart J. Liberatore Sr .in Norwich. He predeceased her on Sept. 4, ..
Beverly Stone
Published on: Monday, October 6, 2008
WINSTON, Ga. – Mrs. Beverly Ann Crandall Stone, 66, of Winston, Georgia passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, Georgia.
She was born Dec. 7, 1941, in Booneville, New York the daughter of late Mr. Leon Clinton Crandall and the late Mrs. Ethel LaQuay Crandall. Mrs. Stone was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church and was involved in Jems and Jewels, Anna Fellowship, Warren Sunday School Class, Saints Alive, and Remember When. She was a homemaker and devoted herself to her beloved family.
In addition to ..
Wilson Mercurio
Published on: Monday, October 6, 2008
NORWICH – Wilson F. “Benny” Mercurio, 83, life-long and well-known resident of Norwich, passed away late Thursday evening, Oct. 2, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Benny was born in Norwich the son Giovanni and Mary Mercurio in June of 1925. He attended school in Norwich and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. During his school years he was a member of the safety patrol and was an excellent wrestler. On July 15, 1978 in Norwich, he married Mildred “Millie” Deeter. In his early working career Benny worked in the Norwich..
Marion Bowers
Published on: Monday, October 6, 2008
NORWICH – Marion M. Bowers, 89, of Norwich, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 5, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in January of 1919 in Norwich, Marion was the daughter of Barnett “Eddie” and Ida Schloss May. She grew up in Norwich where she attended the Norwich schools and was a 1937 graduate of the Norwich High School. Marion continued her education by attending Syracuse University and the University of Buffalo. During World War II she belonged to the USO and traveled with them throughout the United States. While her h..
Wilson Mercurio
Published on: Friday, October 3, 2008
NORWICH – Wilson “Benny” Mercurio, 83, life-long and well-known resident of Norwich, passed away late Thursday evening, Oct. 2, 2008, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Calling hours for Benny will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at a later date.
A complete obituary for Benny will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Albert Moore
Published on: Friday, October 3, 2008
NORWICH – Albert Moore, 72, a life-long Norwich resident, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 1, 2008 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services for Al will be held at the Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later date and time to be announced.
There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary for Al will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. ..
Ruth Purdy
Published on: Thursday, October 2, 2008
HUBBARDSVILLE – Ruth Chapin Purdy, 75, of Hubbardsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Norwich.
She was born May 29, 1933 in Utica, a daughter of Conrad and Ethel (Haight) Chapin. She was a life long resident of the Hamilton area and a graduate of Hamilton High School. As a teenager, she worked at the Hamilton Theater. On July 20, 1951, Ruth married Joseph R. Purdy in Hamilton. Following her marriage, she worked at the Grand Union and the College Apartments while helping her hus..
Francis Martin
Published on: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
NORWICH – Francis D. Martin, 89, of Norwich, passed away early Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, 2008 at his home.
The son of Francis and Jennie (Donohue) Martin, Francis was born in New York City in July of 1919, and spent the better part of his life there. He was a graduate of the DeWitt Clinton High School. Francis and Margaret Eagan were married in St. Luke’s Church in New York City on Sept. 29, 1946, and together they owned and operated a bakery and, later, a fruit stand. Francis was also an employee of the New York Central Railroad, later C..