Steven C. Biviano
Apr 12, 2025
Steven Christopher “Steve” Biviano, 62, died in a car accident after being struck on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Born on July 7, 1962, in Norwich, Steve was a son of John J. “Buzzy” and Theresa (Caezza) Biviano. He graduated from Norwich High School and then earned a degree from SUNY Morrisville. Steve worked for Simmonds-Precision before a long career at Amphenol...
Marjorie A. "Marge" Root
Apr 10, 2025
Marjorie "Marge" Ann Root, 79, of Norwich, New York, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2025. She left a legacy of love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and community.
Born May 26, 1945, Marge was the eldest of nine children, daughter to John E. Ellsworth and Cora Louise (DeRose) Ellsworth. She grew up on...
Karin L. Jenkins
Apr 9, 2025
Karin L. Jenkins, 67, a lifelong Norwich resident died in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Born on October 25, 1957, in Norwich, Karin was a daughter of the James Jenkins, Sr. and Josephine (George) Taylor. She attended school in Norwich and later found employment at Champion on the sewing line. Karin then worked as a cleaner...
Frank J. Lella
Apr 4, 2025
Frank J. Lella, 54, of Norwich, died on April 4, 2025 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.
Born in New York City on September 30, 1970, Frank was a son of Michael and Dolores (Martino) Lella. Frank worked as an EMT in New York City and was very proud of care he was able to provide those in...
William Wigdzinski
Mar 31, 2025
William "Bill" Wigdzinski, 68, of Bainbridge, died on Monday, March 31, 2025 at UHS Wilson Medical Center.
Born on July 17, 1956, in Mineola, NY, Bill was a son of Walter and Mary (Gilewski) Wigdzinski. After his high school graduation, Bill worked as an illustrator, and then, with his brother, in the construction industry. In 2006, Bill moved to the Norwich...
Maryanne Soltis
Mar 31, 2025
Maryanne (Rideout) Soltis, 81, formerly of Johnson City, NY, and more recently of Oneonta, NY, died at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY on Monday, March 31, 2025
Born in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of William and Katherine (Heitmann) Rideout of McDonough, NY. She graduated from Greene Central School in 1961 and moved to New York City where she worked...
Lynne M. Fleming
Mar 28, 2025
Lynne M. Fleming, 69, of Norwich, died on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Born on September 15, 1955, in Norwich, Lynne was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Osborne) Miller. She attended school in Norwich and remained in Norwich following her marriage to raise her two children. She later found employment at Culture Kits and at Bassett Medical in Hamilton,...
Carlo U. Loyola
Mar 27, 2025
Carlo Ursabia Loyola, 29, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
A visitation will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home, 68 South Broad Street, Norwich, NY, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 1: 00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to immediately to follow.
Following the funeral service, attendees are welcome to a gathering in the funeral home from 3:00...
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...
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