Obituaries

Dec 29, 2018

Maria C. Guzzetta, 64, of Greene, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.Born on May 20, 1954, in Rockaway Beach, NY, Maria was the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Biodolillo) Colletti. After relocating to Upstate New York in the 1960s, Maria attend the Sherburne-Earlville schools...

Dec 22, 2018

George Anthony Podenak, 89, went peacefully to the Lord on December 22, 2018 in the comfort of the home he built on Hayward Avenue in 1964, with his loving wife by his side. Born on August 6, 1929 in Norwich, George was the son of Anthony and Mary (Merlino) Podenak. He graduated from Norwich High School with the class of...

Dec 19, 2018

David R. Farnham, 86, died December 19, 2018, in his sleep at his home in New Berlin, NY.He leaves behind his two daughters, Samantha (Farnham) O'Hora and Jessica Farnham; grandchildren, Megan O'Hora and Evan O'Hora; great-grandchildren; longtime companion, Elana Hulsey; and his many friends.Born in Binghamton, NY, David was the son of David R. Farnham and Nettie (Haddad) Walsoe. He...

Dec 17, 2018

James “Jim” Keator, 63, of Norwich, NY and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 17, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born on September 26, 1955, in Ellenville, NY, to the late Donald and Eleanor (Rode) Keator. Jim was a resident of Norwich for the majority of his life, and graduated...

Dec 9, 2018

Ethel Lazzari, 91, of East Pharsalia, died peacefully, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Norwich Rehabilitation. She was born August 1, 1927, on Staten Island, NY, the daughter of Herman and Maude (Kennedy) Petersen. She moved to East Pharsalia to be with her daughter Judy in 1970. Ethel is survived by her daughters, Judy Gracin, Joyce Luckett, and Love Angell; daughter-in-law...

Dec 2, 2018

Betty Ann Conant, 80, a longtime resident of Norwich, died peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.Born on March 3, 1938, in German, NY, Betty was the daughter of Silas and Minnie (Nelson) Eggleston. She grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1957, who...

Dec 1, 2018

Jessica Lynn Branagan-Anderson, 33, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Born on May 31, 1985, in Hamilton, NY, Jessica was the daughter of Todd A. and Carol (Tilbe) Branagan, and one of their five children. She was a graduate of Christian Academy Schools. Her life was fulfilled by the love of her four...

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Nov 30, 2018

Clara S. Wahlberg, 89, of Guilford passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on November 30, 2018. Clara was born in Norwich on May 18, 1929, the daughter of John and Ethel (Follett) Supensky. She graduated from Norwich High School (Class of 1947), and in later years, was one of the lead organizers of her class reunions. Clara was...

Nov 21, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Werlau, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with his loving children by his side.Born on November 28, 1936, in New Berlin, Bob was the son of Louis and Helen (Cole) Werlau, and was one of their three children. He spent his childhood growing up in both New Berlin and...

Nov 12, 2018

Francis D. “Frank” McCormack, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home, after a long battle against Parkinson’s disease, then dementia. He was 64 years old. The former owner of Madman’s Video Vault, in Norwich and Sidney, Frank is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Borny) McCormack, children, Theresa H. Lindstrand (Robert) and James J....

Oct 31, 2018

Jeffrey P. “Nipper” Chomyszak, 55, a Norwich native, passed away on Wednesday, October31, 2018 surrounded by family and friends, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Syracuse NY, after battling complications following a motorcycle accident.Born on December 29, 1962, in Norwich, Jeffrey was the son of John G. “Jerry” and Marjorie (Stark) Chomyszak, each of whom preceded him in death. He was...

Oct 23, 2018

Claire Eileen Ders, 68, of South Otselic, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2018, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born on March 1, 1950, in Tarrytown, NY, Claire was the daughter of Stanley T. and Gertrude A. (Neilan) Titcomb, and one of their nine children.Claire was the first Titcomb to be allowed to ride on...

Oct 16, 2018

Dennis G. Graber, 71, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 with his loving family by his side.Born on June 12, 1947, in Hackensack, NJ, Dennis was the son of Ronald “Ronnie” and Jenny (Lloyd) Graber. He graduated from high school in Lyndhurst, NJ, and soon after, in 1967, was called to serve in...

Oct 5, 2018

Shirley Caezza, 72, a longtime resident of Norwich, but more recently of Aurora, CO, passed away at her Aurora home on Friday, October 5, 2018.Born on February 24, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL, Shirley was the daughter of Harold and Charlotte (Blair) Fernandes. Graduating from Jacksonville, IL High School in 1964, she then attended and graduated with honors from Barnes Hospital...

Oct 1, 2018

Jean B. Smith, 82, of South Plymouth, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.Born on February 29, 1936, in Norwich, Jean was the daughter of Jason and Victoria (Bachanas) Belden. After high school, Jean attended Pierce Business School in Philadelphia and then was employed by the Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceutical Company. In 1959, she married...

Sep 26, 2018

Nancy E. Manheim, 73, of South New Berlin, NY left to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Norwich, NY after battling a long illness. She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in 1945, in Paterson, NJ, Nancy was the daughter of Bertha (Eppler) and Raymond Coffman Padien. She lived in Fairlawn until...

Sep 25, 2018

Sandra "Sandy" Ariola, 79, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Sandy has no survivors. A private graveside service and committal will take place at Foster Cemetery, Norwich, NY.

Sep 22, 2018

Frances Viola, 91, of East Pharsalia, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side.Born on September 6, 1927, in Lyndhurst, NJ, Frances was the daughter of Gaspare and Maria (Verde) Scarpinato, and one of their five children. She grew up and attended school in Lyndhurst. On June...