Rebecca A. (becky) Reel
Published on: Friday, November 28, 2014
REBECCA A. (BECKY) REEL
NORWICH – Rebecca A. (Becky) Reel, 63, of Norwich, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, at her home.
Becky was born on February 24, 1951 in Norwich the daughter of Arden and Lois (Stewart) Marvin. She grew up on the family farm located on the Wahlberg Road and was a graduate of the Bainbridge-Guilford school. Becky had made her home in Norwich for many years and had been employed by CWS and the Library. On May 13, 1991 in Norwich she married Michael Reel who survives.
Besides her husband Michael of Nor..
Carolyn B. Primer
Published on: Wednesday, November 26, 2014
CAROLYN B. PRIMER
EARLVILLE – Carolyn B. Primer, 74, of Earlville Rd., passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Utica.
She was born July 6, 1940 in Gloversville, NY a daughter of Lester E. and Mary Ellen Gherring Barker. She was a graduate of Fort Plain High School and SUNY, Morrisville. On July 26, 1958, Carolyn married Ross A. Primer in St. Johnsville. Together, they owned and operated C & R Electric in Earlville from 1968 to 2007. Carolyn loved crafting. She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are he..
Clenn C. Swart
Published on: Wednesday, November 26, 2014
GLENN C. SWART
Our hearts are full of loving memories and with pride we speak your name. Though life goes on without you, it will never be the same. Glenn C. Swart, 92, life-long resident of Afton, N.Y. died on Tues. November 18th at the New York State Veterans‘ Home in Oxford, NY. He was born to Reeta (Willsey) and Marion C. Swart on June 21, 1922. Glenn had three brothers Leon who survives him, and Gilbert and Lewis. Glenn graduated from Afton Central School and married Joyce E. Smith who predeceased him in 2010. They had four chi..
Donald J. Coughlin
Published on: Tuesday, November 25, 2014
DONALD J. COUGHLIN
SHERBURNE – Donald J. Coughlin, 65, of Furman Mills Rd., lifelong Sherburne resident, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born July 16, 1949 in North Norwich, a son of the late William and Marcia Hill Coughlin. He graduated from Sherburne Central School and the Eastern State Farrier School in Phoenix, NY. On March 13, 1971, Donald married Ellen Mae Truman in Smyrna. Don was a farrier/blacksmith for 40 years until his retirement. He was a breeder and exhibiter of Paint horses for mo..
Julia A. (johnson) Bartle
Published on: Tuesday, November 25, 2014
JULIA A. (JOHNSON) BARTLE
OXFORD – Julia A. (Johnson) Bartle, a lifelong resident of Preston, NY, passed away 11/23/14. Julia was born 7/11/38 in Norwich, NY, the daughter of Julian and Ruth (Curtis) Johnson. She was a 1956 graduate of Oxford Academy and Central School, and continued throughout her life to play a vital role as a member of the Class of 1956 helping to organize class reunions and frequent get togethers with her classmates and lifelong friends.
She married Bruce H. Bartle on 7/14/56 in Greenfield Center, NY.
Juli..
Julia Bartle
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
Julia Bartle, 76 of Oxford passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Norwich. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be in J.D. Lewis Cemetery, Preston. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8 PM. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun. Friends and family may share their memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Paul R. English
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
GREENE – Paul R. English, 86, of Greene, died on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford. 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...
Debbie L. Tilbe
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
NORWICH – Debbie L. (Sutton) Tilbe, 54 yrs. old of Norwich, NY passed away on November 20, 2014 at her home.
Debbie was born on August 22, 1960 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Roy & Mary (Wood) Sutton. Her childhood was spent in New Berlin, NY where she was a 1978 graduate of New Berlin Central School. On October 22, 1983 she married Kris Tilbe who survives her.
Debbie is also survived by her children; Courtney Tilbe and her companion Steve Felter of Valrico, FL and Adam Tilbe of Edmeston as well as one grandson; Caleb Felter and ..
Richard E. Mackay
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
MOUNT UPTON – Richard E. Mackay, 73 of Mt. Upton passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Chenango memorial Hospital in Norwich. He was born to the late Richard E. and Bertha (Pernot) Mackay on June 18, 1941 in Manhattan, NY. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia (Donlon) Mackay.
He is survived by four sons, Richard (Doreen) Mackay of Brooklyn; Steven Mackay of Mt. Upton; James (Antoinette) Mackay of Yorkville; Michael (Tracy) Mackay of Sherburne; four grandchildren, Miranda Mackay, Caitlyn Mackay, Vincent Ma..
Helen R. Taranto
Published on: Friday, November 21, 2014
NORWICH – Helen R. Taranto of Norwich, passed away Sunday evening, November 16, 2014, in the Wilson Hospital of Johnson City.
At Helen’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral services and interment will be private.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home...
Roscoe A. (rocky) Nuzzolese
Published on: Friday, November 21, 2014
NORWICH – Roscoe A. (Rocky) Nuzzolese, 77, a life long resident of both Oxford and Norwich passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014, in Norwich, NY with his children by his side.
Rocky was born on June 26, 1937 in Norwich the son of Joseph and Irene (Brooker) Nuzzolese Reger. He attended the Norwich schools where he was a member of the football team and graduated with the class of 1956. Following graduation, Rocky entered the United States Army serving his country while stationed in Germany from 1956-1958. Returning home after his service, h..
Jennie I. Versteeg
Published on: Thursday, November 20, 2014
JENNIE VERSTEEG
NORWICH – Jennie I. Versteeg, 93, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Born February 8, 1921 in Utrecht, Netherlands, Jennie was the daughter of Lambert and Sophia (Jacobsen) Intres who immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1920’s. In 1943, she married Dirk Versteeg and after World War II, raised two children in Cedar Grove, NJ.
Following her husband’s death, Jennie moved to be closer to her brother and his family in Norwich, residing most recently at the Chenango ..
Elizabeth (betty Murphy) Gay
Published on: Wednesday, November 19, 2014
ELIZABETH (BETTY MURPHY) GAY
WOODBRIDGE, VA – Regretfully we report the death of Elizabeth (Betty Murphy) Gay, in Woodbridge, Va. on August 20, 2014 following a long illness.
Betty was born July, 1935 to Louise M. (Franklin) and Matthew B. Murphy in the Preston area. She was a 1954 graduate of Norwich High School where she participated in sports and studied bookkeeping and business law. She loved to dance and she and cousin, Betty Law, spent many fun Saturday nights dancing at the Loomis Hayloft near So. Otselic. They also enjoyed fun..
Donald C. Hall
Published on: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
DONALD C. HALL
SHERBURNE – Donald C. Hall, 83, of Chenango Ave., formerly of North Norwich, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home.
He was born August 6, 1931 in Norwich, a son of the late Archie and Lucy Breed Hall and was a graduate of Norwich High School. Donald married Dorothy Thompson who predeceased him on April 8, 1969. He married Barbara Harrington in Sherburne on February 18, 1972. She predeceased him on December 5, 2010. Don worked at NBT Bank in Norwich for 43 years until his retirement. He was the head of the Audit De..
Laura Jeanne Marcil
Published on: Monday, November 17, 2014
LAURA JEANNE MARCIL
SHERBURNE – Laura Jeanne Marcil, age 53 passed from this life of November 13 2014 at Crouse Memorial Hospital in Syracuse, NY to stand before Jesus her Lord and Savior as he welcomed her to share in the joy of everlasting life. She was a resident of the Sherburne State IRA in Sherburne, NY.
Laura was born in Plainfield, NJ and grew up in Endwell, NY. She is a most loved and youngest child of Lena Marcil of North Attleboro, MA and the late Richard H Marcil. Laura leaves behind 3 brothers, Richard P Marcil o..
William L. Hathaway
Published on: Monday, November 17, 2014
WILLIAM L. HATHAWAY
OXFORD – William L. Hathaway, 84 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. He was born on October 26, 1930 in Greene a son of the late Walter and Myrtle (Johnson) Hathaway. In July of 1957 he married Anne Malley, who survives.
Besides his wife, Anne, he is survived by his children, William F. Hathaway of Winterset, IA, Sheila Hathaway of Binghamton, Richard Hathaway of Oxford, Brian and Ruth Hathaway of Vermont, Mark Hathaway of Vermont, and Cheryl and ..
Leroy W. Westcott
Published on: Friday, November 14, 2014
LEROY W. WESTCOTT
GUILFORD – LeRoy W. Westcott, 76, passed away peacefully on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. LeRoy was born on February 10, 1938 in West Eaton, NY, the seventh of ten children of Irving and Catherine (Faulkner) Westcott. LeRoy moved to the Mt. Upton area in 1952 and made his home with his sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Carlton Odell. He graduated from Mount Upton Central School in 1955. He worked on the Odell family farm before joining Agway in Mt. Upton, w..
Shelby Palen
Published on: Friday, November 14, 2014
SHELBY PALEN
NORWICH – Shelby Palen, 35, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2014, at her home in Norwich.
Shelby was born in Kingston, NY on February 9, 1979 the daughter of John and Mary (Doyle) Palen. She attended and graduated from high school in Duluth, MN. In 2003 Shelby returned to Norwich where she worked for Arrow Laundry.
Shelby is survived by her children Javonte Schwartz, Reshae Davis and Tiernan Lindsay all of Norwich, her sisters Tammtha Palen and companion Terry Beckwith and Latoya Palen a..
Shelby Palen
Published on: Thursday, November 13, 2014
SHELBY PALEN
NORWICH – Shelby Palen, 35, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2014, at her home in Norwich.
Shelby was born in Kingston, NY on February 7, 1979 the daughter of John and Mary (Doyle) Palen. She attended and graduated from high school in Duluth, MN. In 2003 Shelby returned to Norwich where she worked for Arrow Laundry.
Shelby is survived by her children Javonte Schwartz, Reshae Davis and Tiernan Lindsay all of Norwich, her sisters Tammtha Palen and companion Terry Beckwith of Norwich and her brother Jos..
Richard T. “woody” Wood
Published on: Thursday, November 13, 2014
RICHARD T. WOOD
SHERBURNE – Richard T. “Woody” Wood, 65, of Granville Hill Rd., passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford.
He was born February 14, 1949 in Norwich, a son of Floyd and Dorothy Hackett Wood. He grew up in Oxford and was a graduate of the Oxford Academy in 1967. Woody was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, proudly serving his country from 1968 until 1971. On September 17, 1982, he married Diane Ruel in Sherburne. He worked as a splicer for Frontier Communications for 34 years until r..
Patricia (riley) (everitt) Potter
Published on: Wednesday, November 12, 2014
PATRICIA (RILEY) (EVERITT) POTTER
NORWICH – Patricia (Riley) (Everitt) Potter, 59, of Norwich passed away peacefully on November 7, 2014 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on January 27, 1955, daughter of the late Richard and Helena (Cardner) Riley. She graduated from South New Berlin School in 1973. Patricia recently retired from Chenango County, where she worked for many years as an account clerk in the Drug and Alcohol Department.
On October 6, 2000, she married Martin Potter in Norwich.
Patricia is remembered as ..
Jean (hayes) Gever
Published on: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
JEAN (HAYES) GEVER
PROVIDENCE, RI. – Jean (Hayes) Gever, age 95, passed away on August 24, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Gabriel Gever.
She was born in Attleboro, MA, a daughter of Louis and Gladys (Clement) Hayes. Jean worked as an RN after graduating from the RI School of Nursing in NY and MA. She lived for many years in Oxford and Norwich, NY and retired to S. Yarmouth, MA. Jean enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, sewing, knitting, quilting, gardening, and drove red cars. She is..
Concepta "connie" Zumbo Caezza
Published on: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
CONCEPTA ‘CONNIE” ZUMBO CAEZZA
WESTON, MA – Concepta "Connie" Zumbo Caezza, age 88, of 135 North Avenue, Weston, MA, and formerly of Morrisville, NY, died on November 9, 2014, following a long illness, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on February 28, 1926, in Albany, NY, the daughter of Orazio and Kathleen Waldo Zumbo.
Connie spent her early years growing up in Albany, before she and her parents moved to Canastota in 1933. She graduated with honors from Canastota Central School in 1943, following a ca..
Edith E. Ray
Published on: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
EDITH E. RAY
Edith E. Ray, 85, a life long area resident, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2014, at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
Edith was born on April 30, 1929 in Norwich the daughter of Arthur and Gladys (Sisson) Stockley. She grew up in the area and and attended the Norwich High School. On June 30, 1948 in Norwich she married George A. Ray Jr.who passed away March 16, 1991. Throughout her life Edith was a worker always striving to provide the best for her family. She will be remembered as an excellent cook..
Mervin R. Predmore
Published on: Monday, November 10, 2014
MERVIN R. PREDMORE
If you are about to pop a top of Miller Highlife, stop. Raise it up high in honor and memory of Mervin R Predmore who entered eternal life on Saturday November 1, 2014 holding his daughters hands. He spent his last days relaxing by the fireplace listening to his favorite songs by George Jones and Johnny Cash, just as he wished. Mervin was 77 years young and was a 3 time cancer survivor. He was a true inspiration to anyone who knew him. He was also known for his signature ZZ Top long white beard and his ability to own t..
Ralph A. Westgate
Published on: Monday, November 10, 2014
RALPH A. WESTGATE
BAINBRIDGE – Ralph A. Westgate, 94, of Bainbridge passed away late Wednesday evening, Nov. 5, 2014 at the NYS Veterans’ Home, Oxford. Ralph was born on Dec. 26, 1919. Preceded in death by his son, Marke, Ralph is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter, Beckee and her husband Jerry; son, Victor, daughter-in-law Lisa , and grandchildren Christopher and Samantha.
Ralph was a child of the Great Depression having grown up in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. The experience made him a man of strong convictions and resilience...
Daniel M. Downey
Published on: Monday, November 10, 2014
DANIEL M. DOWNEY
OLYMPIA, WA – Daniel M. Downey, 60, of Olympia, WA and a former resident of the Norwich area, passed away Saturday morning, November 8, 2014, in the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with family at his side.
Dan was born in Norwich on September 7, 1954 the son of Eugene and Dolores (Jones) Downey. He grew up in the Norwich and Sherburne area and was a graduate of the Norwich High School. During his high school years Dan was involved with the schools wrestling programs. Following his education he gained employment with..
Martha Amelia (hall) Dann
Published on: Monday, November 10, 2014
MARTHA A. DANN
SIDNEY – Martha Amelia (Hall) Dann, 99, longtime resident of Sidney, passed away late Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Martha was born July 20, 1915, daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Smith) Hall in Sidney. In addition to her parents, Martha was predeceased by her husband, Elmer J. Dann, Jr., granddaughter, Deborah J. Dann and grandson, Kevin M. Dann.
She is survived by: son, James E. (Penelope Smith) Dann; daughter, Mary L. (Dann) Clune; grandchildren: Shari L. Dann (Ken V..
Ron Gladkowski
Published on: Monday, November 10, 2014
RONALD (RON) MATHEW GLADKOWSKI
Born November 7, 1941 in New York City, son of the late
Mary Plaza Gladkowski & Joseph A Gladkowski,brother of the late Wanda Mance, Barbara Czajkowski, Joseph Gladkowski.
Ron Gladkowski a local artist passed away on October 31, 2014 peacefully at his home, Ron had been creating stained and leaded glass since 1969; he began making terrariums in 1974. He was self taught and learned at a time when there were few supplies available, and much of his glass was "scrounged" from the ..
Claire Natalie Quattrocchi
Published on: Friday, November 7, 2014
NORWICH – Claire Natalie Quattrocchi, 90, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday evening, November 4, 2014, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Claire was born on March 4, 1924 in Laurens, NY the daughter of George and Pauline (Sutton) Greene. On October 13, 1945 in South New Berlin she married Michael Quattrocchi who passed away July 2, 2003. She spent her entire adult life in Norwich and for 25 years has made her home on Plymouth Street. Claire was employed for many years by Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals from which she retired on May 31, 1983.
Cl..
Charles D. “chip” Heald, Jr.
Published on: Friday, November 7, 2014
NORWICH – Charles D. “Chip” Heald, Jr., 68, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday evening, November 4, 2014, at home with his family by his side.
Chip was born on May 13, 1946 in Sidney the son of Charles and Jeanne (Williams) Heald, Sr. As a young man he lived with his family in various areas of the United States. On October 5, 1965 he enlisted into the United States Navy serving his country until his honorable discharge in October of 1971. While serving his country, Chip was the recipient of several medals including the National Defense Serv..
Linda Mae Miles
Published on: Thursday, November 6, 2014
NEW BERLIN – Linda Mae Miles, 74 years old of New Berlin, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2014 at 2:45AM in Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Linda was born in the Town of Butternuts on August 26, 1940 to Grant A. Prindle and Mildred (Moore) Prindle. When she was 18 months old, she was adopted by Grant Prindle’s youngest sister, Florence (Prindle) Olds and her husband Kenneth G. Olds. Both sets of parents have predeceased her.
Linda is survived by her husband Ray of 57 years; her half-sister Leah Balla of Plymouth, NY; two sons: Ti..
Mervin R. Predmore
Published on: Wednesday, November 5, 2014
NORWICH – Mervin R. (Merv) Predmore, 77, of Norwich, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 1, 2014, surrounded by his family, at the home of his daughter in West Edmeston.
A service for Merv will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at Noon from the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 14, from 10 - 12.
Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery of South Otselic.
A complete obituary for Merv will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun...
Andrew J. Scorza
Published on: Wednesday, November 5, 2014
OXFORD – Andrew J. "Andy" Scorza, 92, of Oxford, NY passed away on October 28, 2014 at the NYS Veterans' Home, Oxford. The son of the late Joseph and Margurite (Greico) Scorza, Andrew was born on October 2, 1922. On September 9, 1949 he married Marie A. Gallagher in Queens, NY who predeceased him on June 27, 2005. Andrew was a communicant of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Oxford.
Preceded in death by his son, Stephen Joseph Scorza and brother Bernard Scorza, Andrew is survived by his daughter-in-law, Ann Scorza of Oxford, his grandchi..
Bernice “bernie” Salisbury
Published on: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
BERNICE SALISBURY
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Bernice “Bernie” Salisbury, 72 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on November 3, 2014 at her home.
She was born on April 9, 1942 in West Burlington, NY the daughter of Lewis & Fairy (Brownell) Backus. Her childhood was spent in the Cherry Valley and New Berlin areas where she attended New Berlin Central School. On February 8, 1958 she married William Leroy Salisbury who predeceased her on July 20, 2009.
She is survived by one son; Harold A. Salisbury of South New Berlin..
Lawrence S. Rogers
Published on: Monday, November 3, 2014
LAWRENCE S. ROGERS
OXFORD – Lawrence S. Rogers, 81, of Oxford passed away Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
He was born February 21, 1933 in Garrattsville, the son of Peter and Grace (Allen) Rogers. He was a self-employed handyman doing repairs on many homes in the area. He enjoyed hunting and riding motorcycles.
Lawrence is survived by his sisters, Ida Bard, Alice Hubbard, Doris Townsend, Arlene Baggs and his brother, Wayne Rogers and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his..
Rose Ann Taranto
Published on: Monday, November 3, 2014
ROSE ANN TARANTO
NORWICH – Rose Ann Taranto, 97, of Norwich passed away peacefully at her residence on October
31, 2014 with family at her side. For the last seven years Rose Ann has been cared for by Carol, Melanie, Laura, Teresa, and Crystal, and Wendy, our angels here on earth.
The compassionate and loving care provided by them has been remarkable and the family is truly thankful.
Born on February 27, 1917, Rose Ann was the daughter of Vincenzo and Angelina (Taranto) Taranto. Rose Ann graduated from Norwich High School and then went..