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Iris Delgado

Iris Delgado

Dec 3, 2022

Iris Delgado, 80, of Norwich, fell asleep in death on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 29, 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Iris was the daughter of Juan and Fosefa (Berrios) Santiago. She was a resident of Norwich, NY for the past 30 years and lived among her family and many friends, each of whom...

Robert Whaley

Robert Whaley

Nov 30, 2022

Robert Whaley, 64, of Norwich passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Norwich. To honor Robert's wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours.

Karen A. Earl-Braymer

Karen A. Earl-Braymer

Nov 26, 2022

Karen Ann Earl-Braymer, 72, of Norwich, passed away on November 26, 2022 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.

Born on March 18, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Charlene (Harris) Earl. She graduated from Afton Central School in 1968 and obtained an A.A. S. in business administration from SUNY Morrisville. Her career was spent as an Administration Assistant and Office...

Dale A. "Dee" Rifanburg

Dale A. "Dee" Rifanburg

Nov 13, 2022

Dale A. “Dee” Rifanburg, 73, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in the ICU at Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Dee was born on January 10, 1949, in Schenectady, NY, and the daughter of Clinton and Helen (Breslin) Rifanburg. She spent 73 years in Oneonta, New Berlin, and the Norwich area. Dee worked at the Norwich Shoe Co. for 18 years, 27...

Richard V. Sheldon

Richard V. Sheldon

Oct 30, 2022

Dr. Richard V. Sheldon passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2022, at the age of 93. Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois; sons, David (Cheryl) and Jeff (Lisa); and four grandchildren, Andrew, Victoria, Carey, and Olivia.

Richard was born in Albany, NY. A graduate of Bethlehem High School, he served in Korea as a Technical...

Richard F. Watts

Richard F. Watts

Oct 26, 2022

Richard F. Watts, 77, formerly of Norwich but more recently of Syracuse, died after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center.

Born on September 29, 1945, in Norwich, Richard was the son of John “Rabbi” and Mary (Angelino) Watts. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1964. For over 40 years, Richard...

James F. Lepera

James F. Lepera

Oct 25, 2022

James F. Lepera, 77, of Beaver Meadow, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the home of his dear friends in Plymouth, NY after a battle against cancer. James was born on December 30, 1944. Burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at South Plymouth Cemetery with burial to immediately follow. There will be...

Patricia O. Johnson

Patricia O. Johnson

Oct 20, 2022

Patricia O. Johnson, age 81, of Norwich, NY, passed away at her home on October 20, 2022 after a brief illness. She was a second-grade teacher for 32 years at Stanford J. Gibson Primary School in Norwich where she touched the lives of countless students with her humor, positivity, and dedication.

Born on July 11, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, Pat was...

Sheryl A. Foulds

Sheryl A. Foulds

Oct 19, 2022

Sheryl A. Foulds, 66, of Maydole Street, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at UHS Wilson Medical Center, in Johnson City.

Born on March 6, 1956, in Hancock, NY, Sheryl was the daughter of Charlie and Lowella (Ritchie) Staats. After graduating from Windsor High School, she worked in various places, including the Norwich Shoe Company, McDonald’s,...

Violet L. Silvia

Violet L. Silvia

Oct 15, 2022

Violet L. Silvia, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, New York.

Violet was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late George Vincent and Merina (Bouffard) Vincent.

As a military spouse, Violet spent many years traveling with her husband and daughter across the United States and spent time in Japan, and...

Dawn A. Mazzole

Dawn A. Mazzole

Oct 10, 2022

Dawn A. Mazzole, 69, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born on May 16, 1953, in Norwich, Dawn was the daughter of James and Patsy (Baker) Golden. After traveling the U.S. and living in Maryland as a waitress, she returned to the Norwich area and started a family and worked at the...

Linda L. Oehme

Linda L. Oehme

Oct 6, 2022

Linda L. Oehme, 70, of South Plymouth, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Born on February 24, 1952, in Allentown, PA, Linda was the daughter of Cleave and M. Betty Jane (Peters) Yeahl. She was a 1972 graduate of Allen High School, in Allentown. After graduating, Linda earned a bachelor’s...

Joyce A. Pollock

Joyce A. Pollock

Oct 4, 2022

Joyce A. Pollock, 85, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Born on January 9, 1937, she was the twin daughter of Claude and Anna (Bosworth) Westover, and was the last surviving child of their 15 children. On September 29, 1973, she married Harvey P. Pollock, who died...

Robert S. Despres

Robert S. Despres

Sep 29, 2022

Robert S. “Bob” Despres, 69, of Norwich, died on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. He was born in Norwich on November 3, 1952 and was the son of Robert and Jeanne (Sargent) Despres. Bob graduated from Norwich High School in 1971 and entered the United States Army. For eight years he served in Vietnam earning many awards....

Kathleen S. Corey

Kathleen S. Corey

Sep 28, 2022

Kathleen S. “Kathy” Corey, 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Chenango Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Born on January 26, 1955, in Norwich, Kathy was the daughter of Raymond and Marjorie (Blood) Deady. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and for some years thereafter worked at Victory Markets, for Chenango County, and...

William H. Blackburn Jr.

William H. Blackburn Jr.

Sep 15, 2022

William H. “Topper” Blackburn, Jr., 74, of New Berlin, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home. He was born on November 21, 1947 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of William Sr., and Barbara (White). He is survived by his sister, Jean (Kay Benjamin) Blackburn. A private burial was held on Monday, September 19,...

Linda C. Evans

Linda C. Evans

Sep 11, 2022

Linda Child Evans, 81, of Norwich, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Valley View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Kelly and Richard Salinas and Tracy Vaughan and Paul Verrasto; two sons, Joshua and Matthew Clintsman; four granddaughters and one grand son-in-law, Catherine Vaughan Barber and Christopher Barber, Sarah Vaughan, Sophie and...

James L. Jenkins Jr.

James L. Jenkins Jr.

Sep 6, 2022

James L. Jenkins Jr., 71, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on February 12, 1951, in Norwich, James was the son of James L. Jenkins, Sr. and Josephine (George) Taylor. He graduated with the Norwich High School Class of 1969, then worked construction with Wehrli Construction as a heavy equipment...

Larry R. Becker

Larry R. Becker

Sep 3, 2022

Larry R. Becker, 82, of Norwich, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 5, 1939, in Prattsville, NY, Larry was the son of Olin and Doris (Tompkins) Becker. A Class of 1957 graduate of Gilboa High School, Larry was involved in many activities and sports, including...

Joan A. Zieno

Joan A. Zieno

Sep 1, 2022

Joan A. Zieno, 93, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on April 26, 1929, Joan was the daughter of Antonio and Catherine (Zaia) Zieno. She attended the Norwich schools and graduated with the Class of 1947. She then attended the Utica School of Commerce. Following her graduation, she was...

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