James Hodge
Published on: Friday, December 30, 2011
OXFORD – James Oby “Jim” Hodge, 70, of Oxford passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at his home.
A memorial service for Jim will be held on Jim’s farm in the spring. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be sent to the Oxford Fire Dept. Emergency Squad, PO Box 172, Oxford, NY 13830 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815
A complete obituary for Jim will be published in the Monday edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral..
Thomas Knapp
Published on: Friday, December 30, 2011
NORWICH – Thomas Whitmore Knapp, 14 Locust Street, Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 21, 2011.
Born March 04, 1946, in Oneonta, Tom was the son of the late Richard W. Knapp and Shirley Howard Knapp. A proud graduate of Morris Central School, Tom received a BS in Physics from SUCO, now SUNY Oneonta, and did additional graduate work at Colgate University. He subsequently taught high school mathematics and science in Whitesville and West Winfield. In 1970, he joined The National Bank and Trust Company of Norwich, now NBT..
Mabel Harvey
Published on: Friday, December 30, 2011
OXFORD – Mabel R. Harvey, 81, of Oxford, passed away peacefully Dec. 29, 2011 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born Mabel Emma Ross on Aug. 6, 1930 to Laura (Fuller) and Allen Ross in Oxford. On June 27, 1953 she married William T. Harvey of Oxford, who survives, and raised their family in Oxford.
Mabel was a graduate of Oxford Academy & Central Schools class of 1947. She had many jobs throughout her life: as a teenager she worked for the Rapalje family; after graduation she worked at the Norwich Knitting Mill, Norwic..
Patricia Murray
Published on: Friday, December 30, 2011
NORWICH – Patricia (Loomis) Murray, 68, of Bolivia, N.C., and formerly of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 27, 2011.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of DeMarko & Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam. ..
Larry Makin
Published on: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
OXFORD – Larry L. Makin, 61, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2011 at his home.
He was born on May 12, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas a son of the late John and Anna (Blair) Makin.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Chafatelli) Makin of Oxford; his son and daughter in law, Jeffree and Jamie Makin of Cincinnatus; his brother and sister in law, Albert and Brenda Makin; his close family, Billy and Sue Titus; his grandchildren, Danny Makin, Michael Terkowski, Heather Makin, Nicole Terkowski, Kristen Terkowski, Jason Terkowski, Cody..
Bernard Brunza
Published on: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
NORWICH – Bernard A. “Berney” Brunza, 80, of Pratt Road, passed away at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.
Born Aug. 21, 1931, Berney was the son of John and Josephine (Woicekowski) Brunza. He was a 1949 graduate of Forty Fort High School in Luzerne, Pa., and a 1954 graduate of Kings College. Berney also completed a master’s degree in education at Colgate University. He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957.
He spent his entire working career in the field of education ..
Armond Menard
Published on: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
OXFORD – Armond J. Menard, 81, of Oxford and Bradenton, Fla., passed away on Dec. 21, 2011 at Doctor’s Hospital, Sarasota, Fla.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1930 in Johnson City, a son of the late Joseph and Elsie (Dominic) Menard.
He survived by his wife, Helena (Barriere) Menard of Oxford; his children, Diane and Gary Smith of Norwich, Janet and David Hicks of Pittsburgh, Ronald and Tammy Menard of Oxford, Kevin and Kim Menard, Keith and Sue Menard, Dale and Shirley Menard all of Oxford, and Daniel and Corrine Menard of Guilford; his sibli..
Elden Burkholder Jr.
Published on: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
GREENE – Elden F. Burkholder Jr., 64, of Greene, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. Arrangements are under direction of Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango St., Greene, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.rootfh.com...
Bernard Brunza
Published on: Monday, December 26, 2011
OXFORD – Bernard A. Brunza, 80, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Funeral arrangements for Bernard are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun...
James Boyd Iii
Published on: Monday, December 26, 2011
HOOVER, Ala. – James A. Boyd III, 25 of Hoover, Ala,, went home to our Lord on Dec. 17, 2011.
He is survived by his parents, James & Dorothy Boyd of Willow Springs, N.C.; two sisters: Karen Hanny of Clayton, N.C. and Tiffany & Carlton Horne of Hoover, Ala.; nieces & nephew: KC, Georgia, Haylee & Samantha Horne and Kate and Emma Hanny. Also surviving are two grandmothers and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
James graduated from Bethel High School in Bethel, Conn. and Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Mathematics. He als..
Richard Medbury
Published on: Friday, December 23, 2011
SHERBURNE – A lifelong resident of Sherburne, Richard Medbury, 83, died on Dec. 19, 2011 near Buffalo, where he’d moved in 2010 to be near family. The cause was complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Richard graduated from high school in Sherburne and attended Syracuse University. For much of his life until retirement, he worked on road survey crews, mostly in Chenango County. He knew the region’s back roads and where to find the best views of the sunset.
Richard revered nature. He was happiest hiking in the woods and spending time ..
Mary Carnrike Strom
Published on: Thursday, December 22, 2011
ENDWWELL – Mary (Carnrike) Strom, 54, of Endwell died at her residence, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011.
She is survived by her husband, Eric and her two sons, Michael and Andrew. She was a devoted wife and mother whose greatest joy was supporting her sons in their many school and athletic activities.
In addition to her husband and sons, Mary is survived by her parents, George and Alice Carnrike, Norwich; four sisters, Sharon (Bob) Burns, Bridget (Bill) Vaughan, all of Binghamton, Alice (Barry) Hart, Kirkwood, and Christine Carnrike, Norwich; th..
Alton Mayne
Published on: Thursday, December 22, 2011
BURLINGTON FLATS – Alton A. Mayne, 94, Jacobs Road, Burlington Flats, passed away at the family home on Tuesday, Dec, 20, 2011, with Pauline, his wife of 71 years at his side.
He was born in the Town of Burlington on Nov. 15, 1917, the son of Adelbert and Lena (Benjamin) Mayne. Alton attended public school in Burlington Flats, and graduated from the Edmeston High School in 1935.
Alton was united in marriage to Pauline McIntyre on July 19, 1940 in New Berlin, with the Rev. Truax officiating.
His lifetime career was dairy farming, working wi..
Armond Menard
Published on: Thursday, December 22, 2011
OXFORD – Armond J. Menard, 81, of Oxford, passed away Dec. 21, 2011 in Sarasota, Fla.
Funeral arrangements are pending, and will be published next week along with a complete obituary.
Services are under the direction of Behe Funeral Home Inc., Oxford. Memories and condolences may be made by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
James Boyd Iii
Published on: Thursday, December 22, 2011
OXFORD – James A. Boyd III, 25, of Hoover, Ala., went home to our Lord on Dec. 17, 2011.
Funeral services will be held at the Behe Funeral Home, Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. Family and friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, starting at 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
A complete obituary will be published next week.
Memories and condolences may be made by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Thomas Knapp
Published on: Thursday, December 22, 2011
NORWICH – Thomas W. Knapp, 65, longtime Norwich resident, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home.
Graveside services for Tom will be held in the spring from the Poolville Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
A complete obituary for Tom will be published in a later edition of The Evening Sun.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.
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Roland Cole
Published on: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
NORWICH – Roland Jay Cole, 69, formerly from Norwich, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.
Roland was born in Norwich, the son of Claude and Lucille Bates Cole, on April 2, 1942. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1960 graduate of the Norwich High School. While in school Roland enjoyed playing baseball.
After graduation, Roland worked for the Norwich Shoe Factory. He also worked at the Norwich Pharmacy and for the City of Norwich.
Roland loved to hunt and fish, and his children have fond ..
Virginia Thomsen
Published on: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Virginia Rose Thomsen, 90, of South New Berlin went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin, where she has made her home for the past 2 1/2 years.
Virginia was born in South New Berlin on the family farm on Great Brook Road the daughter of Hubert and Gladys Wightman Daniels in April of 1921. She grew up in the South New Berlin area and was a graduate of the South New Berlin school. Deciding to further her education, Virginia attended Beautician School in B..
Herbert Robbins
Published on: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
OTSELIC – Herbert S. Robbins, 89, of Otselic, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at home. He was born in Otselic and was a heavy equipment operator.
Herb was a 57 year member of Local 545 Operating Engineers of Syracuse.
Surviving are his wife Margaret of Otselic; daughter Rebecca Ashton of Norwich; sister Rosemary Walrad of Otselic; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by sons Edward and Stephen Robbins.
Services will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemet..
Clarence Cronk
Published on: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
WESTERLO – Clarence Richard Cronk Jr. (Sonny), 72, passed away Thursday, Dece. 1, 2011 at the Community Hospice St. Peters, Albany, after a long battle of lung - liver cnacer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Hoosier) Cronk of over 56 years; his children, Jim Cronk, Debbie Nevins, Brian Cronk, Sandra Waldon; three grandchildren, Keith, Vanessa, Scott; his sister, Thelma (Roger) Bice; special nephew, John Bice; special cousin, Richard & Nancy Button and many other cousins.
Funeral services will be later at the family’s convenien..
Alice Van Wagner
Published on: Monday, December 19, 2011
SHERBURNE – Alice Van Wagner passed away on Dec. 16, 2011 at the age of 84, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1927 to the parents of Roby and Joseph Satterlee in Otselic, and married Jay Van Wagner on May 20, 1944. He passed away on Dec. 14, 2004 after 60 years of marriage. She also was predeceased by her sister Stella and grandson Ted.
Alice is survived by two sisters, Vivian Hull of Sherburne and Suzanna and Bob Austin of Murray, Kentucky; three sons, Daniel and Rosalyn Van Wagner of La Belle, Florida, Ed Van Wagner of..
Richard Nelson Sr.
Published on: Monday, December 19, 2011
McDONOUGH – Richard H. Nelson Sr., 83, of McDonough, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at his home.
Mr. Nelson was born in German, on Dec. 18, 1928, a son of the late John and Anna Olson Nelson. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a member of the German Baptist Church. He retired from the NYS DOT after 20 plus years of service. He was a member of the McDonough Fire Department and in his earlier years was active with the Fire Police. He was a social member of the American Legion Post #1478, McDonough. He loved to play cards and v..
Virginia Thomsen
Published on: Monday, December 19, 2011
SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Virginia Rose Thomsen, 90, of South New Berlin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec.17, 2011 in the Chase Memorial Nursing Home of New Berlin.
A funeral service for Virginia will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Holmesville Baptist Church. The Rev. Romeyn Kipp, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery of South New Berlin.
Friends may call at the Holmesville Baptist Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11.
Please consider memorial contributions t..
Franklin White
Published on: Monday, December 19, 2011
GERMAN – Franklin J. White, 85, of German, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in Englewood, Fla.
Franklin was born in German on May 19, 1926, a son of the late Robert K. and Pauline Delamarter White. A lifelong resident of German, he was a member of the German Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and owned and operated a dairy farm in German for most of his life, retiring in 1990. He also served as the German Town Supervisor for 21 years. After he retired from farming, he lived winters in Florida and summers in New Yor..
William Montanya
Published on: Monday, December 19, 2011
SMYRNA – William G. Montanya, 87, of State Highway 80, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
He was born April 11, 1924 in Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., a son of William Grant and Elizabeth Winters Montanya. He was educated in Oakland, N.J. schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941-45. On June 3, 1968, William was married to Chere L. Reitz in Wyckoff, N.J. At one time, Bill had worked for the Oakland Special Police, and later was the owner and operator of Oakland Driveways Paving Co. After mo..
Betty Kulakosky
Published on: Friday, December 16, 2011
OXFORD – Harriet “Betty” Kulakosky, 81, died on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. She resided in Oxford for 53 years.
Betty was born on March 30, 1930 in the Upper Beachwood’s of Sullivan County in the farmhouse of her parents, Harriet “Hattie” Schaefer Long and Alfred L. Long. She was the little sister to her 4 siblings in a busy household. Her mom, took pride in putting good meals on the table and mealtimes at her parents’ home were family time. This deeply colored her life and she decided to become a dietician. She graduated from the ..
Emmett Sutton
Published on: Friday, December 16, 2011
COLUMBUS – Emmett L. Sutton, 69, of the Town of Columbus, passed away on Dec. 14, 2011 in Hamilton.
He was born on Oct. 19, 1942 in Norwich, the son of Kenneth and Lillian (Doane) Sutton. He was raised by his grandmother, Lenora Doane.
His childhood was spent in Norwich, where he attended the local schools.
Emmett was a truck driver and was later employed by the Pennysaver for 25-plus years. He was currently employed as a contractor for S&S Appliances of Norwich.
On May 23, 1998 he married Alta “Robbie” Fairchild-Sutton in Columbus. ..
Michele Wust
Published on: Friday, December 16, 2011
GREENE – Michele C. “Shelly” Wust, 51, of Greene, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2011 at her home.
She was born on April 5, 1960 at Bassett Hospital Cooperstown, the daughter of Milton and Janet (Sprague) Davis.
Her childhood was spent in Edmeston, where she was a 1978 graduate of Edmeston Central School.
She was currently employed by Oneonta Exit Realty after 25 years of farming and 23 years as a family care provider. Her passion was her family, children and grandchildren.
Shelly was active in the Otsego County 4H and in her sp..
Ingrid Schutte
Published on: Friday, December 16, 2011
EARLVILLE – Ingrid V. Schutte, 88, of East Main St., passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
She was born Jan. 26, 1923 in the province of Dalarna, Sweden, a daughter of Axel and Elsa Gustafsson Erikkson. At an early age, she and her family moved to Detroit, where she received her education and then worked as a hairdresser. On Dec. 6, 1946, Ingrid was married to Walter R. Schutte in Detroit. Moving to Earlville in 1949, the couple operated their chicken farm together. Ingrid loved to garden and enjoyed her..
Harry Mudge
Published on: Friday, December 16, 2011
NORWICH – Harry D. Mudge, 76, of Norwich, passed away early Wednesday morning, Dec. 14, 2011, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
Harry was born in Pittsfield, the son of Harry J. and Hattie Ray Mudge in March of 1935. He grew up in the Pittsfield and Sherburne area and attended the Sherburne school where he played football. In September of 1953 he entered the United States Army serving his country during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in Sept. of 1956. On Oct. 12, 1956 in Greene, he married Freda Lawton Mudg..
Harriet Kulakosky
Published on: Thursday, December 15, 2011
OXFORD – Harriet “Betty” Kulakosky, 81, of Oxford, passed away Dec. 13, 2011 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church in Oxford. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
A complete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Norma Haggerty
Published on: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
NORWICH – Mrs. Norma B. Haggerty, 80, of Belleview, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in Illion, and grew up in Norwich, then moved to Belleview in 2005 from Branford, Fla. She worked for over 40 years of service as a collections clerk with several hospitals. She was a devoted member of the Belleview Christian Church; a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter of Norwich; and loved reading, shopping, cooking, traveling, knitting, her dog “Toby,” but most of all, loved spending time with h..
Andrew Holt
Published on: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Andrew Michael Holt, 19, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 in Rapid City.
Andrew was born on June 14, 1992 at Ellsworth AFB. His family resided in Honolulu, Hawaii beginning in 1996, returning to the Black Hills area in 1998, where he lived the rest of his life.
Andy loved to fish and hunt with Harold, his father and his best friend. He spent countless hours enjoying the outdoors. As a young boy, he was comforted by his mother, Leah, with her songs and lullabies. He cherished the time spent ..
Duane Miller
Published on: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
NORWICH – Duane H. “Spike” Miller, 56, a life long resident of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at his home.
Spike was born in Norwich, the son of Clyde and Arleta Murray Miller, on Oct. 19, 1955. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1973 graduate of the Norwich High School. As a paper boy one of Spike’s stops was at his grandma and grandpa “Jake” Burdick’s home, where he would leave the paper on the doorstep and visit his grandpa Jake out in his business, Burdick’s Garage, and his grandma in her kitchen. S..
Frank Famolaro
Published on: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
NORWICH – Frank Famolaro, 79, of Surfside Beach, S.C., formerly of Norwich and South New Berlin, passed away early Friday, Dec. 2, 2011.
Frank was born on March 18, 1932 in Norwich, the son of Tom and Mary (Mollica) Famolaro. Frank was employed by Simmons Precision for 38 years.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn, step sons Michael (Veronica) Frech, and James (Donna) Frech of Myrtle Beach, SC and step daughter Donna Greenberg of Norwich. He is also survived by his brother Bart (Marianne) Famolaro of Norwich, and his sisters Julia (Bill..
Josephine Widrick
Published on: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
SOUTH OTSELIC – Josephine T. Widrick, 80, of South Otselic, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
Born in Queens on May 30, 1931, Mrs. Widrick was a daughter of the late George and Theresa Taylor. A longtime resident of the area, she was a member of the South Otselic United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School several years ago.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Widrick and Bruce Widrick, both of South Otselic; her daughters, Linda Widrick and Joyce (Charles) Dockery, both of Tuc..
Carol Loefstedt
Published on: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
OXFORD – Carol (Strunk) Loefstedt, 60, of Oxford, passed away from cancer on Dec. 12, 2011 at her home, with her family by her side.
She is survived by her husband, Martin G. Loefstedt of Oxford; her mother, Laura Jean Strunk of Endicott; her daughters, Robin Simons of Bainbridge, Tara Deubler, and Laura and her husband Frank Sepulveres of Jupiter, FL; her sisters, including her twin, Sharyl Patton of Corning, Billie Taylor of Endicott, Ruth Odom and Michael Smith of Wake Forest, NC, and Bobbie and her husband Thomas Krause of Holly Springs,..
Eloise Baldwin
Published on: Monday, December 12, 2011
OXFORD – Eloise Chaffee Baldwin, 90, of Oxford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at home.
She led a long, productive and wonderful life. Eloise was born on Nov. 13, 1921 in Rexville, and was the daughter of Milton J. and Bernice Blair Chaffee. In 1951, at Greenwood, she married F. Wheeler (Mike) Baldwin, who predeceased her in 1983. She was predeceased by her brother, Blair G. Chaffee, in 1995.
Eloise made her home in Oxford since 1951 and was a graduate of Mansfield University with a degree in home economics. She also recei..
Carol Loefstedt
Published on: Monday, December 12, 2011
OXFORD – Carol Loefstedt, 60, of Oxford passed away on Dec. 12, 2011 at her home, with her family by her side, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St., Oxford.
Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.
A complete obituary will be published in the Tuesday edition of The Evening Sun.
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Nina Simpson
Published on: Monday, December 12, 2011
NORWICH – Nina Simpson, 75, of Cortland, passed away Dec. 9, 2011 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 27, 1935 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late French and Portia Mayle Dalton.
She was raised and educated in Philippi, West Virginia. Mrs. Simpson resided in the Owego for over 25 years, then Norwich for over 18 years, and has resided in Cortland for the past year. While living in Owego, she was employed with Owego Day Care and was Director of the Friendship Inn Adult Day Care Center. S..
Eloise Baldwin
Published on: Friday, December 9, 2011
OXFORD – Eloise C. Baldwin, 90, passed away Dec. 7, 2011 at her home in Oxford with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband F. Wheeler “Mike” Baldwin in 1983. Eloise is survived by her two sons, Ray Baldwin of Oxford, and Kent Baldwin of Skaneateles.
A complete obituary with memorial service details will be published at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Behe Funeral Home Inc. Memories and condolences may be made by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com...
Joseph Natoli
Published on: Thursday, December 8, 2011
NORWICH – Joseph D. Natoli, 86, of Park Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Born in Fulton on Dec. 31, 1924, Joseph was the son of Christopher and Santa (Favorito) Natoli. After moving to Norwich at a young age, Joe graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1944 where he was a member of the football team. He was drafted into the army out of high school and served with the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division, known as the “Hell on Wheels” Division...
Catherine Pedraza
Published on: Thursday, December 8, 2011
MT. UPTON – Catherine Pedraza, last residing at the Chenango Memorial Nursing Home in Norwich, died on Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, 2011.
She is survived by a daughter, Jane Pedraza of Mt. Upton and two sons: Pedro, Jr. and Paul Pedraza, both of New York City. She had 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Catherine was born and raised in New York City and moved to Mt. Upton approximately 30 years ago to retire with her husband, the late Pedro Pedraza, who came from Puerto Rico at the end of World War II. ..
Richard Westover
Published on: Thursday, December 8, 2011
NORWICH – Richard S. Westover died Monday morning, Dec. 5, 2011 at the young age of 66.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1945 and grew up in Norwich. He later played basketball at Seton Hall University.
After graduation, he moved to Florida in 1969. Rick was a math teacher and curriculum coordinator for Sarasota County schools until his retirement in 2005.
After retirement, he and Patsy enjoyed doing some consulting work along with golfing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 30..
Joseph Natoli
Published on: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
NORWICH – Joseph D. Natoli, of Park Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.
Funeral arrangements for Joe are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published in the Thursday edition of The Evening Sun...
Frank Moscardini
Published on: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
NEW BERLIN – Frank Charles Moscardini, 73, New Berlin, passed away on Dec. 5, 2011 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born on Feb. 11, 1938 the in Bronx, the son of Luigi & Margherita (Franchinotti) Moscardini. His childhood was spent in the Bronx, where he graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and later attended Fordham University for two years.
Frank served in the United States Air Force Air National Guard from 1961-1962 during the Berlin Crisis as a staff sergeant in the military police. He was later employed as an Occupational The..
R. John Vankleeck
Published on: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
ANDERSON – Russell John VanKleeck, 86, husband of the late Elizabeth VanKleeck, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at NHC of Anderson.
Born Dec. 31, 1924 in Binghamton, he was the son of the late Seba Golden and Marian Burton VanKleeck. He was a graduate of the Drake School of Journalism. Mr. VanKleeck became publisher of the Times Herald-Record in 1973 and was named president in 1977. He was a director at the Arts Council of Orange County and of the Mid-Hudson Patterns for Progress. He was the past president of the New York Publishers Association an..
Freda Mudge
Published on: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
OXFORD – Freda B. Mudge, 76, a life long resident of the Norwich and Oxford area, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 2, 2011, in the New York State Veterans’ Home of Oxford.
The daughter of George and Flora Jenks Lawton, Freda was born in Smithville Flats in July of 1935. She grew up in the Oxford and Greene area where she attended the local schools. On Oct. 12, 1956 in Greene she married Harry Mudge, who survives. Her first employment was with the Norwich Shoe Co. and later with the Norwich Knitting Mill and its successor Champion Products,..
Duane Miller
Published on: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
NORWICH – Duane H. (Spike) Miller, 56, a life long resident of Norwich and the son of Clyde and Arleta Miller, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 at his home.
Family and friends of Spike may call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.
Private graveside services for Spike will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the Broad St. United Methodist Church, 74 No. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815
A complete obituary for Spike will be published in a l..
James Meyers Jr.
Published on: Monday, December 5, 2011
SHERBURNE – James K. Meyers Jr., age 83, of Pleasant Valley Road, Sherburne and Fawn Lake Road, Sacandaga Lake, died Dec. 4, 2011 at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Jim was born in Bound Brook, N.J. on Feb. 19, 1928 to the late James K. Meyers, Sr. and Anna Brokaw Meyers. In 1932 the family moved to Smyrna, where Jim attended a one-room schoolhouse and later went to the Sherburne High School. After high school Jim joined the U.S. Army for two years. On May 23, 1954 Jim married Marian Hotaling in the Columbus Community..
Robert Townsend
Published on: Monday, December 5, 2011
NORWICH – Robert W. Townsend, 80, of Norwich, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 2011, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Bob was born in Norwich in March of 1931, the son of Robert and Genevieve Colegrove Townsend Benton. He grew up in Norwich and was a 1949 graduate of the Norwich High School. In January of 1951 Bob entered the United States Navy, serving his country until his honorable discharge in November of 1954. Returning home to Norwich, he gained employment with the Norwich Pharmacal Co. and GLA. He sub..
William Ryfinski Jr.
Published on: Friday, December 2, 2011
EARLVILLE – William Ryfinski Jr. 63, of Craine Lake Rd., died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at home.
He was born April 24, 1948 in Utica, a son of the late William, Sr. and Victoria F. Radivon Ryfinski. A lifelong Earlville resident, he was a graduate of Earlville High School. Bill was a true entrepreneur, who had a diversified career. At an early age he was the owner and operator of a gas station. He also owned Chenango Sporting Goods in Norwich and later W.R. Supply in Earlville. He was also involved in real estate and was a real estate agent. Mo..
Kenneth Polmatier
Published on: Friday, December 2, 2011
PLYMOUTH – Kenneth Polmatier, 89, a life long resident of the Plymouth, Norwich area, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, 2011,at his residence.
Ken was born in Plymouth in May of 1922, the son of Percy and Sadie Underwood Polmatier. He was a 1939 graduate of Norwich High School, and attended one year of Bible College before entering the Army in 1942. During the service to his country, Kenneth received a Purple Heart and an Oak Leaf Cluster. Ken had work at Binghamton Psychiatric Center as a rehabilitator.
Ken was very active in the Bible..
William Sumner
Published on: Friday, December 2, 2011
NORWICH – William R. “Bill” Sumner, 63, of Locust Street, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side after combating pancreatic cancer.
Born on Nov. 17, 1948, in Geneva, Bill was the son of Robert and Beverly (Adams) Sumner. He graduated from Norwich High School and Mount San Antonio College, Pomona, Calif., with a degree in commercial aviation. Bill was also a graduate of Flight Safety, Vero Beach, Fla., with instructor and instrument flight instructor ratings. From 1968-1970, Bill was st..
Francis Corrigan
Published on: Friday, December 2, 2011
OXFORD – Francis Michael Corrigan passed away Nov. 30, 2011 at the age of 82.
He was predeceased by his wife Joanne and son Matthew. He is survived by sons Stephen (Catherine) and Michael Corrigan; daughters Kathleen Barnes and Margaret Corrigan; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Stephanie, Brett, Ryan, Kristen, Kelli, and Katelynd; three step grandchildren, Jason, Carly, and Joanne; one great-grand child, Brayden; sisters Ellen (Robert) Secaur, and Winnifred Corrigan; and multiple nieces and nephews.
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William Sumner
Published on: Thursday, December 1, 2011
NORWICH – William Sumner, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services for Bill are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home. A compete obituary will be published in the Friday edition of The Evening Sun...
Gerald Watkins
Published on: Thursday, December 1, 2011
EARLVILLE – Gerald E. Watkins, 84, of Campbell Road, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at his home.
He was born Dec. 26, 1926 in Oneonta, a son of Harry and Marion Watkins. He was a graduate of Oneonta High School in 1944 and Hartwick College in 1950. Gerald joined the U.S. Army in 1950, serving for 20 years until retiring in 1970 with the rank of Lt. Col. Following that, he worked for Procter & Gamble until retiring in 1983. From 1970 until 1996, he also owned and operated Leatherstocking Fish Lures. On June 29, 1950, Gerald married Mary..
David Frink
Published on: Thursday, December 1, 2011
NORWICH – David D. Frink, 65, of Winchester, Va., passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 in the Winchester Hospital.
David was born in Norwich on Nov. 17, 1946. He was the son of Cleon and Iona (Shader) Frink...