Obituaries


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Months Obituaries


Bruce Cramer

Published on: Monday, October 31, 2011
NORWICH – Bruce J. Cramer, 83, of South Broad Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at the Norwich Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Norwich on Oct. 17, 1928, Bruce was the son of Jay D. and Ethel (Jones) Cramer. He graduated in 1947 from Norwich High School and in 1953 began working at the former General Laboratories Associates. He retired from Hercules/B.F. Goodrich in 1992 after over 39 years of service. He was a senior planner at the time of his retirement. Bruce was a member of the Broad Street United Metho..

Bruce Cramer

Published on: Friday, October 28, 2011
NORWICH – Bruce J. Cramer, 83, of South Broad Street passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with family by his side.  Funeral arrangements are pending with the Wilson Funeral Home.  A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available...

Charlotte Aldrich

Published on: Thursday, October 27, 2011
NORWICH – Charlotte L. Aldrich, 88, of Tiffany Road, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 7, 1923 on the family farm in the Town of New Berlin, Charlotte was the daughter of Hugh and Clara (Anderson) Lingee. She graduated from South New Berlin High School with the Class of 1940. She then received her Bachelor’s Degree from Oneonta State Teacher’s College in 1944. Charlotte spent her entire teaching career in Norwich, beginning at the former South Broad Street School, eventually moving on to Per..

Henry Carpenter

Published on: Thursday, October 27, 2011
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Henry Sisson Carpenter, age 95, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pa. Born in 1916 in Yonkers, he was a son of the late Henry S. and Mabel T. (Tallmadge) Carpenter. He lived at Bangall (Hull’s Mills) until 19 years of age and attended Hunn’s Lake School, Stanford Union Free School, and Pine Plains Central School, graduating in 1934. Following school, Henry served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for 3 years at Mitchel Field on Long Island. Henry was marrie..

Robert Taylor

Published on: Thursday, October 27, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Robert C. Taylor, 74, a long time resident of South New Berlin, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Bob was born in Norwich in January of 1937, the son of Kenneth and Norma Gibson Taylor. A resident of South New Berlin for over 50 years, he had attended school first in Norwich and then in South New Berlin. Soon after his education, Bob entered the United States Army serving his country from Jan. of 1960 until his honorable discharge in December of 1965. On May..

Thomas Mirabito

Published on: Thursday, October 27, 2011
NORWICH – Mr. Thomas Anthony Mirabito, 71, retired chemical engineer at Stauffer Chemical Co./ Rhone-Poulenc, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 at his residence on Windermere Drive ion Columbia, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday at Oakes & Nichols with The Rev. Thomas S. Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Pleasant - Maury County Phosphate Museum, 108 Public Squ..

Charlotte Aldrich

Published on: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
NORWICH – Charlotte L. Aldrich, 88, of Tiffany Road, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Charlotte are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Evening Sun...

Jean Tyo

Published on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
BRISBEN – Jean Marie Tyo, 64, of Brisben, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, after a long illness. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Howard Schryber

Published on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
SHERBURNE – Howard A. Schryber, 85, of North Main St., passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 at home. He was born Dec. 29, 1925 in Andes, a son of David and Edith Coss Schryber and received his education in Andes schools. He joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in World War II. On May 7, 1989, Howard married the former Susie Hicks in North Norwich. He was a tractor-trailer driver for J.B. Hunt until his retirement. He had previously been a corrections officer and sheriff’s deputy in Newton, N.J. Howard was a member of the VFW P..

Telford Rowe

Published on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
FLORIDA – Telford J. Rowe, 64, passed away Oct. 17, 2011 in Port Charlotte, Fla., where he resided with his sister, after a long illness. Born Nov. 16, 1946, Telford is survived by a son, Jon-Paul Rowe of New York; a daughter, Stephanie Simmons and grandchildren Hunter and Hannah Simmons of Kentucky; his mother, Winola Rowe of New York; siblings John Rowe of Florida, Benjamin Rowe of New York, Nola Daniels of New York; Robert Rowe of New York and Robin Dookie of Florida; and by his extended family, the Lindners of Norwich. In lieu of flower..

Robert Mcnitt

Published on: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
NORWICH – Robert W. McNitt, “Bob,” 68, a life long resident of Norwich and well known outdoor writer and editor, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 20, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Bob was born in Norwich in March of 1943, the son of Walter and Goldie Diamond McNitt. He spent his entire life in Norwich grew up on the family farm, where he soon discovered hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a 1961 graduate of the Norwich High School and from 1964-1966, Bob served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. ..

Robert Mcnitt

Published on: Monday, October 24, 2011
NORWICH – A celebration of life for Robert W. “Bob” McNitt, a life long resident of Norwich and well known outdoors writer and editor, will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. from the American Legion Post #189. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Please consider memorial contributions to NYSOWA Scholarship Fund, c/o Mike Seymour, 475 Miner St. Road, Canton, NY 13617 with checks made payable to NYSOWA Scholarship Fund. A complete obituary for Bob will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Su..

Harold Mcgowan

Published on: Monday, October 24, 2011
GREENE – Harold D. McGowan, 69, of Greene, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, after a long illness.  Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Christina Franklin

Published on: Monday, October 24, 2011
NORWICH – Christina A. Franklin, 93, passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1917 in Preston daughter of Leon and Lucy May (Burgess) Franklin. On Dec. 10, 1933, she married Wallace D. Franklin who predeceased her in April 1978 after 44 years of marriage. They had three children, Norman Wallace, born April 2, 1938, Cheryle Joanne born August 17, 1942, and Gary Roger born July 11, 1946. Their daughter, Cheryle Brammer predeceased her in February 2002. She lived most of her life (47 ye..

Philip Baum

Published on: Monday, October 24, 2011
NEW BERLIN – Philip K. Baum, 78, of Lancaster, Pa., formerly of New Berlin, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata.  Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Philip L. Baum and Maude E. Wood Baum. He was married to Elaine M. Austin. Philip was a graduate of the University of Albany-SUNY and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  In his earlier years, he worked as a teacher and later worked as a salesman. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Lancaster. He was a Silver Life Master Bridge p..

Kellie Power

Published on: Monday, October 24, 2011
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Kellie Power, 41, of New Haven, Conn. formally of Norwich,passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 19, 2011 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1970 in Sidney, the daughter of Clayton (Mike) and Sandra Power. Kellie graduated from Norwich High School in 1988. Surviving is her daughter, Nicolette Spotlow, whom she loved dearly. Also surviving are her father and step-mother, Mike and Regina Power of Norwich; her brother, Michael Power of New Haven; her sister and husband, Terri Ann and Michael Waters of Binghamton; two nephews, ..

Donald Allyn

Published on: Friday, October 21, 2011
NORWICH – Donald W. Allyn, 80, formerly of Norwich, died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Born in Syracuse on Sept. 8, 1931, he was the son of Cecil and Christine (Robinson) Allyn, long-time residents of Norwich.  Donald attended schools in Cortland, Sherburne and Norwich, and received degrees at the University of Rochester and the University of Michigan. Beginning in 1955, Mr. Allyn held various professional positions at the New York Public Library system, where he worked for more than 42 years. He retire..

Robert Mcnitt

Published on: Friday, October 21, 2011
NORWICH – Robert “Bob” McNitt, 68, Norwich, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Bob are pending and will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are by the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Virginia Prytherch

Published on: Friday, October 21, 2011
NORWICH – Virginia Prytherch, 89, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 19, 2011, in the Good Shepherd Village of Endwell. Virginia was born in New London, Iowa in November of 1921 the daughter of Albert and Martha Fehler Gill. On July 3, 1948 in Norwich she married John Pershing Prytherch, who passed away Dec. 31, 1990. Virginia came to New York with her family at the early age of three and they settled in the Deposit area. She grew up in the Deposit area and attended the local school. Deciding to further her education, Virginia ..

Lois Lobdell

Published on: Thursday, October 20, 2011
NORWICH – Lois J. Lobdell, 71, of Norwich, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, in the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Norwich. Lois was born in New Jersey on May 15, 1940, the daughter of George and Ida Willey. At an early age she moved with her family to the Chenango and Otsego County area, where she attended school in Gilbertsville. Over the years Lois has made her home in California and Oregon and for the past 40 years has made her home in Norwich. While living in Norwich, she had worked for the former Crown Jewelry Store. ..

Virginia Prytherch

Published on: Thursday, October 20, 2011
NORWICH – Virginia Prytherch, 89, of Norwich, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 19, 2011 in the Good Shepherd Village of Endwell. Funeral services for Virginia will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the Broad Street United Methodist Church of Norwich. The Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. Please consider memorial contributions to The New York State Brain Injury Association, c/o Paula Schmidt, P.O. Box 7266, E..

Grace Madison

Published on: Thursday, October 20, 2011
OXFORD – A service of joyful remembrance for Grace Madison, age 91, of Dunnellon, Fla. was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at Grace Baptist Church in Citrus Springs, with the Rev. L. Duane Brown officiating. A committal service was held at 2 p.m. at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with full military honors. Grace was born June 1, 1920 in Goshen, to George W. Corwin and M. Emma Romine. She moved to the Dunnellon area in 1989 from Oxford, where she had lived for 24 years on the family farm. In 1976 she retired from th..

Stephen Wright Sr.

Published on: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
NORWICH – Stephen M. Wright Sr., 59, of Norwich, has gone to the heavens above on Oct. 15, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Steve was born in Norwich on March 12, 1952, the son of Raymond and Frances Prentice Wright. He spent his entire life in the area and had attended the Norwich and Oxford schools. On Dec. 22, 1984 in North Norwich he married Robin Maxson. Over the years Steve had worked for the Norwich Knitting Mill, the Town of North Norwich Highway Dept., had driven cab in the city of Norwich and had also worked for Little Ceas..

George Matthews

Published on: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
NORTH NORWICH – George H. Matthews, 80, of North Norwich, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. He was born July 12, 1931, son of the late George E. and Marion (Rosa) Matthews in Margaretville. George worked as a standardizer for Sheffield Dairies, Bloomville, was a plant manager and inspector for Sealtest and National Dairy for many years and later was employed as a Fire Marshal for Procter and Gamble Pharmaceutical Company of Norwich, until his retirement after 27 years. He was a National Fire Pr..

Joan Sutherland

Published on: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
PULASKI – Joan Palmer Sutherland, 62, of Pulaski, formerly of Lebanon, passed away Oct. 15, 2011 at University Hospital. She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Sutherland; three daughters, one son; one sister; five brothers; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lebanon Federated Church, 1494 Billingshill Rd., Earlville, and on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pulaski Wesleyan Church, 4591 U.S. Rt. 11, Pulaski, with luncheons following the services at the church. Contributio..

Beatrice Farnham

Published on: Monday, October 17, 2011
NORWICH – Beatrice B. Farnham, 88, of Rexford Street, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. Born in Norwich on Oct. 3, 1923, Bea was the daughter of Frank and Lillian (Lawton) Brewer. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1942. On July22, 1944, in St. Paul’s Church, Bea married Gerald F. Farnham. Gerald died on Sept. 3, 1988. After working for a short time as a legal secretary, Bea dedicated herself to raising her family. Later she did clerical work for the Chenango County Alcohol and Dr..

Betty Jenne

Published on: Monday, October 17, 2011
SHERBURNE – Betty Jenne, 42, of State Route 12, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. She was born in Sussex, N.J. on Oct. 21, 1968, a daughter of Ray and Rena (Wesselius) VanderWal. She graduated from DeRuyter Central High School; studied for two years at Philadelphia College of Bible and then received her degree in accounting from SUNY Morrisville. On Aug. 19, 1995 in Sherburne, she was united in marriage to Neil S. Jenne. Betty spent her whole career in the grocery business, and fulfilled her life lo..

Beatrice Farnham

Published on: Friday, October 14, 2011
NORWICH – Beatrice B. Farnham, of Rexford Street, passed away on Friday morning, Oct. 14, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. A Mass of Christian Burial for Bea will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. in St. Paul’s Church. Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday from 2 - 5 p.m. Contributions in memory of Bea may be made to either the Roots and Wings or Our Daily Bread Food pantries. The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home.  A complete obituary will be published in the M..

Richard Folsom

Published on: Friday, October 14, 2011
OXFORD – Richard D. Folsom, 86, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at New York State Veterans Hone, Oxford. Private services are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Kathleen Wedge

Published on: Friday, October 14, 2011
GREENE – Kathleen H. Wedge, 89, of Greene, formerly of Clayton, died on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. Services are under direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, and condolences may be sent to the famioly at www.rootfh.com...

George Messina

Published on: Thursday, October 13, 2011
NEW HARTFORD – George Messina passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 at the Presbyterian Nursing Home in New Hartford. He was 90 years old.  Born on Jan. 27, 1921, in Bouckville, George was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Petri) Messina. Along with his family, he moved to Utica at an early age. He was educated in the local schools there and graduated from Utica Free Academy.  George was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Minneapolis in the South Pacific. Most of his working years were spent as a s..

Katherine Sterle

Published on: Thursday, October 13, 2011
EATON – Katherine M. Sterle, 95, of Bradley Brook Road, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica. She was born in Islin, Pa. on April 7, 1916, a daughter of Mark and Anna Butry Mussision, and received her education in local schools. She married Dannie J. Sterle, who predeceased her on July 8, 1980. Katherine was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and assisted her husband in the operation of their dairy farm. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Mary Sterl..

George Messina  

Published on: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
NEW HARTFORD – George Messina, 90, of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2011 at the Presbyterian Nursing Home in New Hartford. Funeral arrangements for George are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...

William Shepherd Jr.

Published on: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
NORWICH – William F. Shepherd Jr. (Bill), 51, most recently of Singapore, passed away of a sudden heart attack Oct. 2, 2011. He was with family and friends and is deeply missed as a husband, father, brother, nephew, cousin, colleague, mentor and friend. Bill was born Dec. 7, 1959 in Norwich, the son of the late Helen and William Shepherd and was the second oldest of four siblings. He graduated from Portville High School in Western New York where he participated in a number of activities and clubs including swim team, marching band and the ..

David Giltner

Published on: Monday, October 10, 2011
NORWICH – David W. Giltner, 72, of Moore Township, Pa., passed away following a long illness Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Bahrey) Giltner and they had just celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary in February of this year. Dave was born in Scranton, Pa., the son of Franklin and Gladys Giltner. He first attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. and later graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1963. Throughout his working career, Dave had worked for many years as ..

Nancy Adsit

Published on: Monday, October 10, 2011
SHERBURNE – Nancy A. Adsit, 69, formerly of Norwich, most recently of Sherburne, passed away on Thurday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. The daughter of Frank and Dorothy deThestrup Carson, Nancy was born in Endicott in September of 1942 and grew up there while attending school at Oswego Free Academy. Nancy moved to Norwich in 1966, to take employment with the Norwich Pharmacal Company. After her marriage to Hoyt Adsit in Sherburne on Feb. 1, 1974, she took an active part in helping him on the family farm. In 1988,..

Krista Bartle

Published on: Monday, October 10, 2011
OXFORD – Krista L. Bartle, 31, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2011 at her home. She was born on April 6, 1980 in Norwich, daughter of Neil and Linda (Martin) Bartle. She is survived by her father and mother, Neil and Linda Bartle; her brother, Jared Bartle and his fiancé Jen Clark; her sister, Ashley Bartle and boyfriend Mike Mancini; her uncles and aunts, David and Sue Martin and Brian and Linda Bartle; her cousins, Heather and Mike Ferrarese and daughter Jill, Tom Bartle, Robert Martin, and Julia Martin and fiancé Ti..

Nancy Adsit

Published on: Friday, October 7, 2011
SHERBURNE – Nancy A. Adsit, 69, of Sherburne, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from St. Malachy’s Roman Catholic Church in Sherburne. The Rev. Lester Smith, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. A complete obituary for Nancy will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun. Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home...

Krista Bartle

Published on: Friday, October 7, 2011
OXFORD – Krista L. Bartle, 31, Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Funeral arrangements for Krista are pending at the Behe Funeral Home in Oxford. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...

Ronald Seeley

Published on: Thursday, October 6, 2011
WILLET – Ronald Seeley, 58, of Willet, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2011. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango St., Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Cleora Ritchey

Published on: Thursday, October 6, 2011
NEW BERLIN – Cleora J. Ritchey, 87, of Grove Ave. formerly of Lelands Pond, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 at her home. She was born in Rome, on Jan. 27, 1924 a daughter of the late Alfred and Rachel Bascom Brown and received her education in local schools. On Feb. 15, 1947 in Hamilton, she was united in marriage to James K. Ritchey. Mrs. Ritchey had worked at Marcy State Hospital; TACO of Sherburne and most recently did painting and wallpapering and was a house keeper in Hamilton until her retirement. She was a member of the W. Edmeston..

Janina Piazza

Published on: Thursday, October 6, 2011
NEW BERLIN – Janina A. Piazza, 88, of Yosman Towers died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at the Kingston Hospital in Kingston. She was born in Richfield Springs on Dec. 1, 1922 to the late Julius and Suzanne (Trzeciakiewicz) Pylinski. Prior to retirement she was a clerk at the Post Office in New Berlin. Janina was known to be “over the top” in making people laugh and feeling comfortable. Janina is survived by son, John Piazza and wife Gretchen of Shallotte, N.C.; daughter, Janina (Nina) (Chip) and husband Jim Suto of Saugerties; son, Ted Wil..

Cleora Ritchey

Published on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
NEW BERLIN – Cleora J. Ritchey, 87, of Grove Ave. formerly of Lelands Pond, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 at her home. Graveside services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Knoxboro- Augusta Cemetery, Knoxboro. The family will gather at the West Edmeston Baptist Church Parish House at 4 p.m. for those unable to attend graveside service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820...

Vincent Layman

Published on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
GREENE – Vincent F. Layman, 62, of Greene, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011 at his home. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango St., Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Patricia Holmberg

Published on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
GREENE – Patricia D. Holmberg, 74, of Port Crane passed away  on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 at her home. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango St., Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...

Erma Noble

Published on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
UNADILLA – Erma L. Noble, 77, of Unadilla, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 2, 2011, in the Binghamton General Hospital. Born in Norwich in December of 1933, Erma was the daughter of Leslie and Frances Howard Eggleston. While growing up, she attended school in both Norwich and South New Berlin. Erma lived for 25-30 years in Unadilla in her early adult life, subsequently relocating to Westmoreland where she made her home for 26 years. Following the death of her husband, she moved back to Unadilla to be closer to her sister. During her working..

Jacob Mathey

Published on: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
NORWICH – Jacob Joseph Mathey, 101, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital. Jacob was born Dec. 7, 1909 in Trenary, Mich., the son of Peter John and Dora Smits Mathey, who later moved to West Winfield. He married Doris Eileen Nichols, daughter of Dean and Ethel Sutphen Nichols of Leonardsville, on Aug. 26, 1936 at St. Joseph’s Parish in West Winfield. She passed away after 61 years of marriage on Aug. 9, 1997. They owned and operated a dairy farm on Route 12 near Poolville for many years. Jacob..

Erma Noble

Published on: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
UNADILLA – Erma L. Noble, 77, of Unadilla, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 2, 2011, in the Binghamton General Hospital. Memorial services for Erma will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev.Michael Willis, pastor of the Vestal United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Fridat from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A complete obituary for Erma will be printed in the Wednesday edition of The Evening Sun...

Lorraine Schank

Published on: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
OXFORD – It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dearly beloved mother, Lorraine Schank, on Thursday evening, Sept. 22, 2011 at about 10 p.m.   Having turned 92 last March 16th, she lived a long, full life, and will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.   A resident of Oxford for 15 years, Lorraine A. (nee Church) Schank, born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in 1919, was the daughter of Clarence E. and Edna Ruth (nee Clark) Church and is survived by ex-husband Kenneth L. Schank Ed.D of Wisconsin, New Yo..