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Frances K. Roberts

Frances K. Roberts

Apr 16, 2022

Frances K. Roberts, 77, of Norwich, died peacefully on April 16, 2022, in the comfort of her home, in Norwich, NY. Fran was born November 17, 1944, the second of four daughters, to Frank and Lottie (Sroczyk) Koziol, of Auburn, NY. She graduated with the Class of 1963 from Auburn Central High School. After graduating, she attended Cayuga Community College,...

Mary T. Politano

Mary T. Politano

Apr 15, 2022

Mary T. Politano, 94, of Norwich, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born on September 15, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY, Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Maria Rosaria (Longo) Politano. Mary is survived by her brother, Carmine Politano, of Norwich, NY; sister-in-law, Rosemarie Politano, of Wayne NJ; nephew, Joseph his wife, Cathy Politano; and...

Patricia A. Forster

Patricia A. Forster

Apr 12, 2022

Patricia A. “Pat” Forster, 67, of Sherburne, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Chase Nursing Home, in New Berlin, NY.Born in Norwich on July 16, 1954, Pat was the daughter of Wayne and Rose (Garofalo) Forster. She spent her childhood in Sherburne and graduated from Sherburne-Earlville schools with the class of 1972. After high school, Pat worked for B.C....

Hazel J. Muserilli

Hazel J. Muserilli

Apr 4, 2022

Hazel J. Muserilli, of Norwich, 86, passed away on April 4, 2022, the Crouse Community Center, in Morrisville, NY.Born on August 2, 1935, in Deposit, NY, Hazel was the daughter of Henry and Edna (Burrows) Hafele. She graduated with the Deposit High School Class of 1953. On November, 27, 1954, Hazel married Angelo “Muzzy” Muserilli, who survives. Together they would...

Barbara J. Higley

Barbara J. Higley

Mar 31, 2022

Barbara J. “Barb” Higley, 95, lifelong Norwich resident, passed away after a brief illness on March 31, 2022 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, in Johnson City. Barbara was born on March 19, 1927, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Jones) Meyer. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1945, and Fredonia College in 1949. Barb had a brief teaching career before...

Frank J. Benenati

Frank J. Benenati

Mar 21, 2022

Frank J. "Ben" Benenati, Jr., 94, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, March 21, 2022, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.Frank was born in Norwich, on July 22, 1927, the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Paino) Benenati. He grew up on Birdsall Street and attended Norwich Schools. In high school, he...

Thomas A. Pritchard

Thomas A. Pritchard

Mar 12, 2022

Thomas A. “Tom” Pritchard, 70, was born in Catskill, NY, on July 28, 1951, with his sister, Ruth, insisting he would be a girl, and so was the recipient of many pink outfits. Tom grew up in Albany, NY. He spent much of his life in Otsego County and many retirement years on the Gulf Coast of Florida near Englewood...

Stanley M. Wilson

Stanley M. Wilson

Mar 10, 2022

Stanley M. “Stan” Wilson, 93, of Potsdam, NY, and formerly of Norwich, passed away on March 10, 2022, at his residence.Born on April 29, 1928, at his home of 108 South Broad Street, in Norwich, Stan was the son of William and Mary (Wolfel) Wilson. He also had two older brothers, Marvin and Ted, each of whom predeceased Stan. He...

Timothy D. Woodard

Timothy D. Woodard

Mar 8, 2022

Timothy “Tim” D. Woodard, 62, of Norwich, passed in the comfort of his home with family at his side on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.Tim was born on July 25, 1959, in Sidney NY, the son of the late Ivan and Wanetta (Daniels) Woodard. He attended Norwich schools where he was active on the wrestling team. As a young man he...

Marvin Mackoff

Marvin Mackoff

Mar 7, 2022

MARVIN MACKOFFMarvin “Marv” Mackoff, 90, well-known musician of Norwich, died on March 7, 2022 at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born April 1931 in Rockaway Beach, NY, Marv was the son of Paul and Betty (Loewy) Mackoff. He attended school in the Bronx and graduated from the acclaimed High School of Music and Art. Marv then went to Queens College and...

David M. Yarnes

David M. Yarnes

Feb 24, 2022

David M. Yarnes, 76, of Oxford, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 24, 2022 with his beloved family by his side. Born on March 26, 1945, in the town of Lisle, David was the son of Orland and Marietta (Gehm) Yarnes. David grew up alongside his three siblings, Gary Yarnes (d.2020), Linda Fralick, and Nancy Jackson,...

Francis P. Maiurano

Francis P. Maiurano

Feb 10, 2022

Francis P. “Bill” Maiurano, 90, a Norwich native, and longtime owner of Maiurano’s Flower Shop & Greenhouse, passed away on February 10, 2022, at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born on July 3, 1931, in Norwich, Bill was the son of Joseph and Catherine (Schecetano) Maiurano. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1951. Soon after graduation, Bill enlisted in...

Daniel S. Jennings

Daniel S. Jennings

Feb 4, 2022

Daniel S. Jennings, 47, of Birdsall Street, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, February 4, 2022.Born in Norwich on January 30, 1975, Daniel was the son of David L. and Georgeanna (Palmitier) Jennings, who raised their three children at the family home on Merrill Street, in Norwich. Daniel was a member of the Norwich High School graduating class...

Richard P. Lapuszynski

Richard P. Lapuszynski

Feb 4, 2022

Richard P. “Rick” Lapuszynski, 70, of Otselic, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born on November 14, 1951, in Norwich, Rick was the son of Charles and Norma (Schraft) Lapuszynski. Rick was a kind man and loved by those that knew him. He graduated from South Otselic High School in 1971, and took auto body courses...

Teri Lynn Webb-Van Almen

Teri Lynn Webb-Van Almen

Feb 4, 2022

For 63 years and three months, the family and friends of Teri Lynn Webb-Van Almen were given a gift; for her parents, Shirley (Truesdell) and Robert “Bob” Webb, this gift was a second daughter and the ultimate test of their patience. For her nieces and nephews (Heidi, Mark, Sean, Tiffany, and Taylor), she was like a second mother who let...

Tomas A. Cruz

Tomas A. Cruz

Feb 2, 2022

Tomas A. “Tom” Cruz, 74, of Norwich, passed away at Bassett Medical Center, in Cooperstown, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born on December 12, 1947, in Manila, Philippines, Tom was the son of Dr. Primitivo and Edita (Asuncion) Cruz. Tom is survived by his wife, Sandra Norwood-Cruz; children, Maximina Cruz, of Florida, Laura Cruz, of Florida, Stephanie Lafever, of Virginia,...

Kimberly M. Devinne

Kimberly M. Devinne

Jan 31, 2022

Kimberly M. “Kimmy” DeVinne, 28, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 after a brief illness at Albany Medical Center.Born on February 11, 1993 in Johnson City, NY, Kimmy was the daughter of Peter “Pete” DeVinne and Michele Yale. She grew up in North Pitcher, NY and attended schools in Otselic Valley. In 2011, she graduated from Otselic...

Catherine H. Corey

Catherine H. Corey

Jan 29, 2022

Catherine H. Corey, 101, of Eaton Avenue, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born on April 22, 1920, in Luzerne, PA, Catherine was the daughter of Ernest and Hannora (Caveney) Hughes. She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Scranton, PA. Catherine moved to Norwich in 1938 and began doing housework for local residents....

William Valentine

William Valentine

Jan 29, 2022

William “Billy” Valentine, 73, formerly of Binghamton and Sherburne but more recently of Norwich died at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1948. He is survived by many friends. A burial will be held at a future date.

Warren E Eaton, Jr.

Warren E Eaton, Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

Warren E. Eaton, Jr. died on January 28, 2022 at Bassett Medical Care in in Cooperstown, NY. A complete notice will be published when it becomes available. A private graveside service will be held at a future date.

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