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Francis Carnachan

Francis Carnachan

Jul 8, 2022

Francis E. “Frank” Carnachan, 70, of Norwich, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.Born on February 23, 1952 in Troon, Scotland, Frank was the son of James and Anne (Kelly) Carnachan. After moving to the United States, he attended Norwich schools and graduated with the Norwich High School Class of 1971. He moved to Texas for a time to work...

Gerald W. Rowe

Gerald W. Rowe

Jul 3, 2022

Gerald Wesley “Jerry” Rowe, 95, lifetime resident of Norwich, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home with his family by his side.Jerry was born February 12, 1927 on Roweview Farm in Norwich, the son of Charles Wesley and Elsie (Phetteplace) Rowe. Jerry met his wife Agnes (Meyer) through the local 4-H clubs. On November 21, 1948 they married.Jerry graduated...

Patricia M. Moore

Patricia M. Moore

Jun 29, 2022

Loved ones of Patricia Anthony “Tricia” Moore, 53, of Oxford, NY, had to say goodbye to beautiful Tricia on June 29, 2022. Those who knew her were blessed, and are aware of her wonderful uniqueness and spirit. It would be difficult to do justice to her life in one passage. It’s therefore left to each of those she touched to...

Steven P. Root, Jr.

Steven P. Root, Jr.

Jun 25, 2022

Steven P. Root, Jr., 23, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1998 in Norwich. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 2016.He is survived by his father, Steven P. (Kelly) Root, of Norwich; mother, Amy Williams; siblings, Chance Root (Mandy Wilber), of Norwich, Aubrey Root (Jordan Christophersen), Sherburne, Matt Robinson,...

Stanley W. Meyer

Stanley W. Meyer

Jun 21, 2022

Stanley W. Meyer, 67, of Beaver Meadow, NY passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 with his loving family by his side.Born on February 18, 1955, in Norwich, Stanley was the son of Albert and Laureen (Button) Meyer. Stanley was a truck driver for over 45 years having worked for Victory Markets, in Norwich; AWI Trucking, of...

Robert H. Gardner

Robert H. Gardner

Jun 20, 2022

Robert H. “Bob” Gardner, 83, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.Born on March 31, 1939, in Norwich, Bob was the son of Walter and Annie (Hawley) Gardner. He graduated from Norwich High School, then went to Hartwick College. He worked for 33 years at the Norwich Pharmaceutical Company in research...

Carol A. Lewis

Carol A. Lewis

Jun 15, 2022

Carol A. Lewis, 81, formerly of Norwich, died on June 15, 2022 at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Dr. Elbert and Virginia (Rysdon) Lewis.Carol, a devout Catholic, taught religious education in several Chicago-area Catholic schools. She also worked as a medical transcriptionist for various medical offices...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

Jun 12, 2022

Carl R. “Roy” Johnson, 93, of Guilford, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Absolut Care Nursing Home, in Endicott.

Born on April 15, 1929, in Richmond, NY, Roy was the son of Carl and Julia (Telefsen) Johnson. He graduated from high school in 1947, then in April 1949, Roy moved to Guilford. With his brother, Kenneth, he...

Concetta C. Lasswell

Concetta C. Lasswell

Jun 11, 2022

Concetta C. “Connie” Lasswell, 96, of South Plymouth, died on Saturday, June 11, 2022.Born on October 1, 1925, in Norwich, Connie was the daughter of Joseph and Rose (LoPiccolo) Mirabito. She graduated from Harding High School in Bridgeport, CT. During World War II, Connie worked for General Electric before moving back to Norwich to care for her grandmother.Connie married Jesse...

Josephine A. Diefenbacher

Josephine A. Diefenbacher

May 31, 2022

Josephine A. Diefenbacher, 90, of Greene, NY, died on May 31, 2022 in Norwich with family by her side.Josephine was born on April 7, 1932 in Norwich and was the daughter of Frank and Angelina (Natoli) Famolaro. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1950. Josephine worked at Greene Central High School as a library aid, for Chenango County in...

James Sayles

James Sayles

May 29, 2022

James Sayles, 69, of Norwich, died on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in his Norwich residence.James was born on May 5, 1953 in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School. He attended college for culinary arts, something he greatly enjoyed doing. James was employed at the Chenango County Correctional Facility for over 35 years as a cook. He also made the...

Gary L. Carpenter

Gary L. Carpenter

May 28, 2022

Gary L. Carpenter, 86, of 70 North Main Street, Sherburne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Kingston, NY.Born on October 26, 1935, in Norwich, Gary was the son of Russell Carpenter and Esther Stager. Gary attended Norwich City Schools where he was a member of the football, basketball, and tennis teams. He became an excelled tennis player...

Madonna M. Gawronski

Madonna M. Gawronski

May 26, 2022

Madonna Marie Gawronski, 87, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her residence with her adoring family by her side.Born on May 10, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, Madonna was the daughter of Edwin and Margaret (Foley) Murray. She was the salutatorian of her Mt. Mercy Academy High School Class of 1953, in Buffalo. Then,...

Edward J. Moryl

Edward J. Moryl

May 12, 2022

Edward J. Moryl, 83, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home, in Norwich. Born on October 16, 1938, Edward was the son of John and Eva Mae (McLoughlin) Moryl. He is survived by his wife, Annette (Bennett) Moryl, as well as his children and grandchildren. There will be no funeral service or...

Jean C. Ryan

Jean C. Ryan

May 12, 2022

Jean C. Ryan, 94, of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Norwich.Born on March 1, 1928, in McDonough, NY, Jean was the daughter of Louis and Maude (Beckwith) Purdy. When she was 13 years old, her family relocated to the Trenton, NJ area. As a young woman, she was married...

Douglas H. Trask

Douglas H. Trask

May 10, 2022

Douglas H. “Doug” Trask, 74, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.Born on July 28, 1947, in Oneonta, Doug was the son of Louis E. and Virginia D. (Bliss) Trask, and was a graduate of Sherburne High School in 1965. Doug worked for Procter & Gamble for 50 years until his retirement in 2015. He enjoyed golfing...

Terry L. Huggins

Terry L. Huggins

May 2, 2022

Terry L. Huggins, 69, of Norwich, died on May 2, 2022.Born on February 10, 1953, in Norwich, NY, Terry was the son of Ronald and Lillian (Harding) Huggins. He graduated with the Norwich High School class of 1971 and then attended SUNY Cortland where he played lacrosse. Terry worked for a number of years at Christman Motor Sales as a...

Marilyn F. Kochersperger

Marilyn F. Kochersperger

Apr 22, 2022

Marilyn Fritts “Mrs. K” Kochersperger, 84, passed away in her home on Friday, April 22, 2022.Born on December 4, 1937, in New Brunswick, NJ, Marilyn was the daughter of Francis and Edna (Schwiebert) Fritts. She was a graduate of Norristown High School, PA, as well as The Reading Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in several nursing positions, including Nurse/Stewardess...

Donald E. Chomyszak

Donald E. Chomyszak

Apr 21, 2022

Donald E. “Don” Chomyszak, 86, of Norwich, died on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at UHS Wilson Medical Center, in Johnson City, NY.Born on July 11, 1935, in Johnson City, Don was the son of John and Nora (Gresham) Chomyszak. He was a 1953 graduate of Binghamton High School, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Don served in the...

Nancy L. Franklin-Smith

Nancy L. Franklin-Smith

Apr 17, 2022

Nancy L. (Harrington) Franklin-Smith, 85, went to heaven on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Nancy was born on May 16, 1938, in Norwich, to Harold and Blanch (Sharts) Harrington. She was a graduate of Norwich High School in 1954. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, and her brother, Richard A. Harrington, and her loving husband, Gerald D. Smith.Nancy’s first job in...

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