Sanders A. Grant
May 14, 2024
Sanders A. “Sandy” Grant, 55, of South New Berlin, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Born on April 22, 1969 in Dunkirk, NY, he was a son of Sherman Grant and Linda Blodgett. He went to Fredonia High School and graduated in 1987. In 1989, Sandy graduated from Alfred State University with an associate degree from the agricultural division. A...
Charles E. Diefenbacher
May 12, 2024
Charles E. “Charlie” Diefenbacher Jr., 99, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford with his family by his side.
Born in Norwich on January 4, 1925, Charles was the first-born son of Charles E. Sr. and Margret (Condon) Diefenbacher, one of their seven children. He graduated for Norwich High School...
Thomas F. Manley
May 8, 2024
Thomas F. “Tom” Manley, Jr., 89, of Norwich, died on Wednesday, May, 8, 2024.
Born on May 1, 1935, in Norwich, Tom was a son of the late Dr. Thomas F. and Dorothy (Wait) Manley where he spent his childhood working his family farm. He graduated from Manlius Military Academy and continued his education at Syracuse University. In 1960, Tom graduated...
Betty S. Abraham
Apr 30, 2024
Betty S. Abraham, 97, of Norwich, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the New York State Veterans’ Home with her family by her side.
Born on July 8, 1926, in Norwich, Betty the daughter of the late Frank, Sr. and Ethel (Holliday) Dalrymple. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1944 and worked at both Victory Markets...
Rose M. Wentz
Apr 30, 2024
Rose M. Wentz, 92, of New Berlin, died on April 30, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital.
Born on August 14, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Santiago and Elvira (Rosa) Cassas. She was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from High School in Brooklyn. It was there that Rose met her future husband, John H. Wentz, while he was...
John J. Gawronski
Apr 19, 2024
John Joseph Gawronski, proud owner of the Wilson Funeral Home, 56, of Norwich, died on Friday, April 19, 2024 with his loving family by his side after succumbing to ALS.
Born on April 23, 1967, in Erie, PA, John was son of Gerald and Madonna (Murray) Gawronski and the sixth of their seven children. Along with his family, and in...
Leanna A. Rothwell
Apr 15, 2024
Leanna A. Rothwell, 19, of Pharsalia, passed away following a seizure on Monday, April 15, 2024. With a heart full of love, a spirit that shined as bright as the sun, and kindness that touched countless lives, she left an indelible mark on our world.
Born on January 9, 2005, Leanna was the first daughter of Raina Whitney and Shad Rothwell....
Lillian L. Pratt
Apr 4, 2024
Lillian L. Pratt, 81, of Sherburne, died at her residence with her family at her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Born on May 2, 1942 in Bainbridge, NY, Lillian was a daughter of the late George and Virginia (Morris) Pratt. She grew up in Coventry, Afton, and Bainbridge areas, graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1960. She furthered her education...
Lois R. Sheldon
Mar 28, 2024
Lois R. Sheldon passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 91. Lois is survived by sons David (Cheryl) and Jeff (Lisa), and four grandchildren Andrew, Victoria, Carey, and Olivia. She was preceded in death by Richard Sheldon, her husband of 67 years.
Lois was born in Syracuse, NY. She was a graduate of Central High School in...
Sean M. Kelly
Mar 28, 2024
Sean M. Kelly, 58, of Sherburne, died in his residence surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Sean was born in Flushing, NY, on November 25, 1965, a son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Scott) Kelly. He grew up in Hollis-Queens, NY where he attended school there. He later moved to Sherburne with his family where he worked at...
Nora L. Bixby
Mar 24, 2024
Nora L. Bixby, 84, formerly of Greene, NY, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the comfort of her daughter and son-in-law’s home.
Nora was born on November 27, 1939, in Corning, NY, she spent her childhood in Johnson City, NY, Elmira, NY, and Mt. Upton, NY. She was a graduate from Mt. Upton High School and lived in...
Barbara M. Endres
Mar 18, 2024
Barbara M. Endres, 86, formerly of Oxford, NY and more recently of Little River, SC, died on Monday, March 18, 2024 at McLeod Health Loris Hospital, in Loris, SC.
Barbara was born in Mineola, NY, a daughter of the late John and Elvira (Kalb) Endres. She worked at SUNY Binghamton for many years as a financial advisor. She was a...
Nicholas W. Andrews
Mar 14, 2024
On September 6, 1985, a boy was born who navigated life with both deep emotional intensity and carefree whimsy that allowed him to be invincible, until March 14, 2024, when Nicholas William Andrews took his last ATV ride and returned to stardust. Nick lived fast and died too young, but his soulful smile will live on through the hearts of...
Frederic B. "Fred" Miers
Mar 4, 2024
Frederic B. “Fred” Miers, 83, a lifelong Norwich resident and active community leader died on Monday, March 4, 2024, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 28, 1940, at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, Fred was a son of the late Charles and Elinor (Barnes) Miers. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1958, serving as vice-president of his senior...
Patrick M. Joy
Feb 29, 2024
Patrick M. “Pat” Joy, 66, of Norwich, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Pat was born in Norwich, a son of the late Harold and Carol Joy. Most recently, Pat worked at Charlie’s Diner in Norwich.
There will be no formal services conducted for Patrick at this time. Burial will occur in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted...
Vivian B. Hooks
Feb 28, 2024
Vivian B. Hooks, 99, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home.
Born on September 6, 1924, in Little Falls, NY, Vivian was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Smith) Burns. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Little Falls and continued her education, and received her Registered Nurse certificate from St. Peter’s...
Charlotte Walbrecht
Feb 22, 2024
In Loving Memory of Charlotte Walbrecht
Charlotte Walbrecht, beloved wife of Kenneth; devoted mother of Laura (Curt), Chris (Eve), Greg (Joann), Meghan (Brandon), Danielle (Nick), and Alyssa (Kurt); cherished grandmother of eighteen, Caitlin, Lindsey, Kylie, Forest, Shira, Michael, Harper, Matthew, Channing, Mason, Emma, Kennedy, Alexa, Marshall, Emery, Griffin, Karson, and Tommie; and adored great-grandmother of five, peacefully passed away on February...
Patricia S. Schibeci
Feb 15, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Scully Schibeci, 84, of Canasawacta Street, Norwich, NY passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her home. Patricia was the beloved daughter of Barbara Smith and Raymond F. Scully, granddaughter of Charles A. and Agnes Smith, and Charles P. and Jane Scully. All were long-time residents of, and strong contributing citizens to, the Norwich community. In death,...
William O. "Bill" Lorenz
Feb 12, 2024
William O. “Bill” Lorenz, 93, of Norwich, died on Monday, February 12, 2024 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 24, 1930, in Riverhead, NY, Bill was a son of the late Oscar and Madeline (Payne) Lorenz. Bill attended school on Long Island and relocated to upstate New York in 1972 to follow his dream of being a farmer. He...
William K. Mason
Feb 9, 2024
William Keith "Bill" Mason of Whitehall and Glens Falls, NY passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024.
He is survived by Maggie (Margaret) Mason Kleinstuber, sister and Ross Mason, brother, as well as many nieces and nephews and a family of cousins in Australia.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Bill loved cycling and kayaking. He was responsible...
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