Lynne M. Fleming
Mar 28, 2025
Lynne M. Fleming, 69, of Norwich, died on Friday, March 28, 2025.
A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
A celebration of life will be held at a near date. Please contact the family for further details. Burial will occur at a future date at Norwich Quarters Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Wilson Funeral Home.
Elaine H. Clum
Mar 27, 2025
Elaine H. Clum, of South New Berlin, passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Cooperstown surrounded by her loving family and her beloved husband of 62 years.
Born on November 9, 1942, in Gilbertsville, NY, delivered by Shirley Smith in her parents’ home. Elaine was the daughter of Arthur and Linnetta (Camp) Lawson. She attended...
Wayne A. Osterhout
Feb 18, 2025
Wayne Allan Osterhout, 80, of Ithaca, died peacefully, surrounded by family Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home.
Born on December 2, 1944 in Oneonta, NY, the middle son of Ruth Atkinson and William Osterhout he was raised in Oneonta. He is survived by his daughters, Jill Kraft and life partner, Brian Guy, of Cortland, NY, Emily Snyder...
Tammy L. Newbauer
Feb 15, 2025
Tammy L. Newbauer, 49, gained her wings on February 15th. Tammy was a wonderful giving person who gave everything she had to those around her especially her children and grandchildren.
Born on August 26, 1975 in Norwich, Tammy graduated from Norwich High School in 1994 and held a career as a CNA and healthcare aide for most of her life.
Tammy is...
Brenda L. Withers
Feb 14, 2025
Brenda L. Withers, 58, of Norwich, died on Friday, February 14, 2025 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on December 10, 1966, in Utica, Brenda was a daughter of Earl Withers and Catherine Carpenter. She attended school in Utica and as a young adult lived in both Norfolk, VA and Millington, TN. While in Tennessee she worked for J. C. Penney’s....
Joseph A. Taranto, Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Joseph A. “Joe” Taranto, 76, of South New Berlin, died on Sunday, February 09, 2025 at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Born on April 16, 1948, in Norwich, Joe was a son of the late Angelo and Frances (Scafidi) Taranto. Joe, along with his siblings, worked for his family's restaurant, the Blue Bird, helping in a variety of capacities. He...
Jon M. Philley
Feb 7, 2025
Jon M. Philley, 75, of Oxford, died on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Born in Binghamton, NY on April 22, 1949, Jon was a son of the late Theron and Marion (Bump) Philley. During his years growing up in Windsor, Jon served as an altar boy in the Episcopal Church. Following his graduation from Windsor High School in 1967, he enlisted in...
William H. "Bill" Labor
Jan 29, 2025
William H. “Bill” Labor, 93, of North Norwich, passed at his residence on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Born on April 26, 1931, in Johnson City, NY, Bill spent his childhood in the Oxford area. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1951-1955. Bill worked for most of his life in the warehouse of Victory Markets in Norwich. He enjoyed...
James R. Walters
Jan 18, 2025
James R. Walters, 83, formerly of Blue Mound, IL, and more recently of Oxford, NY, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Born on May 25, 1941, in Decatur, IL, James is a son of the late Leroy and Clara “Dorothy/Dot” (Morse) Walters. After High School, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Germany from 1960-1963. Following his...
Grace D. Freedman
Jan 16, 2025
Grace D. Freedman, 94, of Norwich, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Born on September 13, 1930, in Frederick, MD, Grace was a daughter of the late Harvey Kemp and Grace Tisdale. She had one brother, also named Harvey. She grew up in the Frederick region and graduated from Frederick High School in 1947....
Katherine J. Chevalier
Jan 13, 2025
Katherine J. Chevalier, 55, of Norwich, died on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Binghamton General Hospital.
Born on November 28, 1969, in Norwich, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Betty Jean (Beech) Miller. She attended school in Norwich and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Valley View Manor.
Katherine...
Christopher L. Turner
Jan 8, 2025
An official celebration and completed obituary of his life will be celebrated by his children at a future date to be announced in 2025.
Christopher L. Turner, 52, of Norwich and Oxford died on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Born on January 18, 1972, in Colorado Springs, CO Chris is the only son of the late Leonard Lane and Katherine Elizabeth (Mirabito) Turner....
Matthew M. Scannell-Brown
Jan 4, 2025
Matthew Mclaren "Matt" Scannell-Brown had his final dance just after sunrise on Saturday, January 4, 2025, shortly after waking to start his day. Tragically, Matt's vibrant journey was abruptly halted when he unexpectedly succumbed to a heart attack at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, leaving us heartbroken at the young age of 44. Matt was born on August 11, 1980, in...
Persis M. Owens
Jan 3, 2025
Persis M. Owens, formerly of Bonifay, FL, died peacefully in the comfort of her daughter Denise’s home in Norwich, NY, on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Born on September 28, 1924, in DeFuniak Springs, FL, Persis was a daughter of the late Percy Webb Miles and Dora (Pippin) Miles. She spent her childhood years in DeFuniak Springs, FL and graduated from Walton...
Mark R. Buckley
Jan 1, 2025
Mark Robert Buckley (February 28, 1947 - January 1, 2025) passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY, early New Year's Day after a short but brave battle with cancer.
Born and raised in the Adirondacks, Mark graduated from the Town of Webb School in Old Forge and joined the Air Force after graduation. He...
Shelvy J. Schraft
Jan 1, 2025
Shelvy Schraft, 83, a lifelong Norwich resident passed away at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Born in Norwich on October 12, 1941, she was a daughter of Kenneth and Ava (Yeomans) Brooker. She graduated from Norwich High School and worked her adult life in the Norwich Middle School cafeteria until her retirement.
Shelvy...
Phillipo J. Casamento
Dec 24, 2024
Phillipo J. Casamento, 91, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.
Born on June 23, 1933, in Norwich, he was the son of Joseph and Grace (Raffaele) Casamento. After graduating from Norwich High School, Phil joined the United States Army where he served honorably for four years. Upon his return to Norwich, he...
Rose M. Zaia
Dec 21, 2024
Rose M. Zaia, 90, a lifelong Norwich resident died on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born on March 6, 1934, in Norwich, Rose was a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Fonti) Zaia. After her graduation from Norwich High School, Rose worked for the Carl Payne Insurance Agency. She later found employment with the federal...
Donald A. Windsor
Dec 16, 2024
Donald Arthur “Don” Windsor died on Monday, December 16, 2024 at age 90. Don was born on March 22, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois as Donald Arthur Wyszynski, the son of Joseph Florian Wyszynski (1900-1972) and Josephine Eleanor (Kiolbasa) Wyszynski (1906-2007). When Joseph had difficulty getting a job because of all the “Polocks need not apply” signs, his buddies suggested that...
Stacey L. Corteville
Dec 15, 2024
Stacey L. Corteville, 57, of Greene, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center.
A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
Funeral arrangements are currently pending with John Antonowicz of the Wilson Funeral Home.
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