Helen G. Pedersen
Jun 21, 2021
On June 21, 2021, Helen (Dittrich) Pedersen, of Norwich, NY spread her wings to walk with the Angels, after a courageous battle with a nefarious criminal named Cancer, while surrounded by her Loving Family. Born April 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Charles and Helen Dittrich. She was 101 years old and stayed strong throughout her journey....
Kerry W. Murray
Jun 15, 2021
Kerry W. Murray, 62, formerly of Sherbune, but more recently of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his son, Shawn Murray, and his family; mother, Rita Yeska; and brother, Randy Murray, and his family. A funeral service for Kerry will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021,...
J. Chris Foster
May 26, 2021
Chris Foster, 88, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in her home. She was born Juanita Veronic Sanches on July 2, 1932 to James and Pauline (Pilecki) Sanches. She was named after her grandmothers; one from Sicily, the other from Poland. She chose Christine as her confirmation name. Chris grew up in Little Neck, Long Island, and graduated from Bayside...
Philip W. Bedford
May 25, 2021
Philip W. Bedford, 69, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Born on January 9, 1952, in Oneonta, NY, Philip was the son of Philip Bedford and Barbara (Dunshee) Thomas. He was a graduate of Norwich High School’s Class of 1971. Philip worked at two different times at Victory Markets, once as a teenager...
Thomas W. Cook
May 17, 2021
Thomas Wade “Tom” Cook, 58, of Sharpsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. after a long and valiant battle for his health. Tom, at his passing, was one of the longest successful heart transplant beneficiaries in the United States after receiving the miracle gift of life in 1989.Tom was born on April 27, 1963,...
Mary Lee "Molly" Ash
May 13, 2021
Mary Lee “Molly” Ash, 93, a longtime and well-loved Norwich resident, died peacefully at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Senior Living Facility, on Thursday, May 13, 2021.Molly was born on November 16, 1927, in Syracuse, NY, to Frances (Holway) and Thomas Gibbons. She graduated from Most Holy Rosary in Syracuse before attending Syracuse University. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree...
Jeffrey B. Gatlin
May 12, 2021
Jeffrey B. Gatlin, 58, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his Norwich residence on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. To honor the family's wishes, there will be no services or calling hours.
Betty R. Crandall
May 9, 2021
Betty R. Crandall, 90, a Norwich native, but more recently of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away after a brief illness. Born on May 29, 1930, in Norwich, Betty was the daughter of Howard and Jennie (Lindsey) Rounds. She graduated with the Norwich High School Class of 1948, then worked for the Chenango Savings & Loan Association as a bookkeeper. She...
James M. Drake
May 2, 2021
James M. Drake, 68, a Norwich native, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 2, 2021.James (“Jim”), aka “Verne” or “Tourbe De Sphaigne,” will be missed for his dry wit and ability to make up songs and poems at a drop of the hat depending upon situational humor. He worked as an occupational therapist for close to 35...
Barbara A. Kovalchik
Apr 27, 2021
The family of Barbara Ann Kovalchik, 83, of Mount Upton, is saddened to announce the passing of their matriarch on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, due to complications of rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart failure, and Lyme’s disease.Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who earned the respect of all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of almost...
David F. "Skip" Nabinger
Apr 23, 2021
David Francis “Skip” Nabinger, Jr., 76, of East Main Street, Norwich, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born on January 9, 1945, in Herkimer, NY, Skip was the son of David, Sr. and Rose (DeLucia) Nabinger. Following his education from high school, Skip attended College in Buffalo, NY. He served proudly in the Army...
Rose Wald
Mar 31, 2021
Rose Wald, 96, of DeWitt, died March 31st, 2021, at home in the Oaks at Menorah Park, where she lived for the past four years. Rose was born on March 27th, 1925 on the Lower East Side in New York City to Samuel and Anna Kreiger, who had immigrated from Lithuania. She was the youngest of six siblings. Rose grew...
Frances Zieno
Mar 28, 2021
Francesca (Arico) Zieno, 99, formerly of both Norwich and Sidney, NY, but more recently of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Fairport. “Fran” was born on March 3, 1922, in Gualtieri, Sicaminó, Sicily. She was the daughter of Nicola Arico and Maria Antonia (Calapa) Arico. She came to the United States in 1935 and attended...
Brian L. Blackman
Mar 11, 2021
Brian L. Blackman, 48, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2021.Born on October 2, 1972, in Norwich, Brian was the son of Leonard and Doris (Stevens) Blackman. He was a member of the Sherburne- Earlville Schools. Brian was a man born to work the land, and worked as a farmer all his life. He worked for many...
Kenneth H. Williams
Feb 10, 2021
Kenneth H. Williams, 94, formerly of Norwich, and more recently of Burlington, VT, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.Born on September 26, 1926, in Union, NJ, Ken was the son of the late Sidney and Gwendoline (Wainwright) Williams. He graduated from Union High School, Union, NJ, in 1944, and enlisted in the United State Navy in World War II....
Mary N. Taranto
Feb 7, 2021
Mary N. Taranto, 98, formerly of East Main Street, Norwich, NY, and recently of Macungie, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Lehigh Commons assisted living center in Macungie.Born on May 3, 1922, in Norwich, Mary was the daughter of Angelo B. and Anna (Spano) Natoli. She was a 1940 graduate of Norwich High School and began...
Helen A. Campbell
Jan 28, 2021
Helen Ann Campbell, 82, formerly of Black River, NY, and recently of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born on February 24, 1938, in Newark, NY, Helen was the youngest child of Peter and Mary (Filipello) Marrocco. She was a 1956 graduate of Newark High School and began work in the offices of Jackson &...
John J. Panaro
Jan 25, 2021
John J. Panaro, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City.Born on December 14, 1937, in Norwich, John was the son of Dominic and Mary (Merlino) Panaro. He was a graduate of Norwich High School and served our nation stateside with the U.S....
Evelyn May Seymour
Jan 24, 2021
Evelyn M. Seymour, 91, of Norwich, passed away after a brief illness on January 24, 2021 at the Norwich Rehabilition and Nursing Center.Born on February 13, 1929, in Peekskill, NY, Evelyn was the daughter of Wallace and Gertrude Gaudinier. She earned a GED degree and then a beautician’s school certificate from Alfred State. Evelyn worked as a beautician for many...
Robert A. Hall
Jan 20, 2021
Robert A. “Bob” Hall, 93, (aka Popeye) a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at SUNY Upstate University Hospital after a brief illness.Born January 27, 1927, in Norwich, Bob was the son of Archie and Lucy (Breed) Hall. He attended Norwich City Schools, but prior to graduating Norwich High School, in 1944, Bob enlisted at...
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