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Patricia Schutt

Patricia Schutt

Nov 24, 2017

Patricia A. “Pat” Schutt, went to be with her Lord Jesus, November 24, 2017 with her husband of 50 years, Richard, at her side. She was 77 years old.Born on August 19, 1940, in Oneonta, NY, Patricia was raised by her mother and step-father Ernest and Ann (Zupevic) Renwick. Pat graduated from Oneonta High School in the Class of 1958.Pat...

Catherine Stewart

Catherine Stewart

Nov 19, 2017

Catherine Ann (“Kate”) Stewart passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by her loving family.Kate was born in Norwich on August 1, 1937, the second of six children to Joseph E. (“Pep”) and Rose Maiurano. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1955 and went on to earn a degree in Education from SUNY Cortland...

Paul Greenberg

Paul Greenberg

Nov 19, 2017

Paul Greenberg, 88, of South New Berlin, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born December 26, 1928 in the Bronx, Paul was the son of Louis and Rose (Singer) Greenberg. He spent his childhood and teen years in both New York City and Fall River, Massachusetts. He graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in Manhattan and...

William Curley

William Curley

Nov 16, 2017

WILLIAM CURLEYWilliam H. “Bill” Curley, 88, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at UHS Wilson Medical Center.Born on April 24, 1929, in Norwich, Bill was the son of Neil and Florence (Wickham) Curley, and was one of three children. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1947, then proudly...

Dawn Graczyk

Dawn Graczyk

Oct 24, 2017

Dawn Grazkyk, of Cortland Street, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 with family by her side. To honor Dawn's and the family's wishes, there will be no formal services or calling hours.

Edith Mirabito

Edith Mirabito

Oct 20, 2017

Edith A. Mirabito, 97, of Norwich, NY, died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 20, 2017.Born November 23, 1919, Edith was the daughter of Salvatore and Rosaria (Vanaria) Taranto. She was born in Brooklyn and moved to Norwich with her family as a young girl. Edie, as she was known by her friends and family, graduated from Norwich High...

Philip Bentivegna

Philip Bentivegna

Oct 19, 2017

Philip Andrew Bentivegna, 76, of Norwich, passed away peacefully with his daughters at his side on October 19, 2017 at the New York State Veteran’s Home in Oxford.Philip was born on March 10, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. Phil was the only son of Rose and Andrew Bentivegna. His parents died when he was young and he subsequently moved to Plattsburgh,...

Zsa Zsa Davis

Zsa Zsa Davis

Oct 19, 2017

Zsa Zsa Jovonne Davis, 64, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2017. Born January 25, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of George Melvin Sands III and Ethel James. Zsa Zsa was raised with her brother, George, and her sister, Deborah, in the Bronx. At a very young age she was responsible and caring. She...

Robert E. Connine

Robert E. Connine

Oct 16, 2017

Robert E. “Bob” Connine took the hand of his precious Lord and was led home on October 16, 2017 in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cobleskill, NY, on June 14, 1928, he was the son of John C. and Ruth Moyer Connine. He married his wife of 65 years, Lillian Groff, in Norwich, New York on...

Nancy C. Mirabito

Nancy C. Mirabito

Oct 13, 2017

Nancy Louise Craine Mirabito, 62, of Norwich, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Memorial Sloan Kettering hospital in New York City, with her family by her side. “Cancer was only a chapter in her life, not the whole story.”Born on April 8, 1955, in Norwich, NY, Nancy was the daughter of...

Raymond Freedman

Raymond Freedman

Sep 27, 2017

Raymond Freedman, 88, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a courageous battle against a prolonged illness.Born April 2, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, Raymond was the son of Harry and Rae (Anthony) Freedman. He graduated from Overbrook High School with the Class of 1946. After high school, Raymond enrolled...

Mary Coe

Mary Coe

Sep 24, 2017

Mary K.A. (Benenati) Coe, 91, of Norwich, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility.Mary was born June 25, 1926, in Norwich, NY, and the daughter of Guiseppe Benenati and Mary (Testa) Benenati. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1946. Mary worked for and retired from the Norwich Shoe Company,...

Lynda Mcelroy

Lynda Mcelroy

Sep 5, 2017

Lynda L. McElroy, 66, of Birdsall Street, formerly of Deposit NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at her home.Lynda was born on March 10, 1951, the daughter of Kenneth and Marcella (Cable) McElroy. She worked in many positions for the Amtrak railway system. In retirement, she moved back from California to Norwich to be closer to family.To...

Thomas Tyler

Thomas Tyler

Sep 5, 2017

Thomas L. Tyler Sr., 68, a Norwich native, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Sloan-Kettering Hospital, in New York City, with family by his side.Born February 6, 1949, in Norwich, Tom was the son of Louis and Barbara (Baulf) Tyler. He lived as a child in Plymouth, NY, and graduated in 1967 from Norwich High School. Immediately after...

Frank A. Mirabito

Frank A. Mirabito

Aug 11, 2017

Frank Anthony Mirabito, 101, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford, NY. He was blessed with great health and wealth of family.Born February 23, 1916, in Norwich, NY, Frank was the son of Salvatore and Josephine (Locantro) Mirabito. Frank was raised on Maydole Street, in Norwich, an area that...

Nancy Cushman

Nancy Cushman

Jul 30, 2017

Nancy A. Cushman, 67, of Cortland Street, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Walton, NY.Born September 21, 1949, in Aberdeen, MD, Nancy was the daughter of Homer and Ruth (Pegelow) McPherson. The oldest of ten children, she grew up in Medina, NY. Nancy graduated from Medina High School...

Stephen Ryan

Stephen Ryan

Jul 30, 2017

Stephen M. “Steve” Ryan, 68, of South Broad Street, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.Born May 4, 1949, in Norwich, Steve was the son of Michael W. and Catherine (Rogers) Ryan. He attended Holy Family School and the Norwich City Schools. Though he...

Helen Gray

Helen Gray

Jul 30, 2017

Helen L. Wales-Gray, 89, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Elizabeth Manor Nursing Home in Binghamton.Born October 3, 1927, in Bainbridge, Helen was the daughter of Charles G. and Ethel May (Ashley) Bilby. She was a graduate of Greene High School.With her first husband, George “Dick” Meade, and second husband, Roger Wales, she raised...

Emelia Petley

Emelia Petley

Jul 20, 2017

Emelia T. Petley, 96, formerly of Newton Avenue, in Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 with family by her side.Born March 2, 1921, in Norwich, Emelia was the daughter of Vincenzo and Angelina (Taranto) Taranto. She graduated from Norwich High School then attended the Mildred Elley Business School in Albany. After completing her studies, Emelia worked at...

Doris B. Manley

Doris B. Manley

Jul 20, 2017

Doris B. Manley, 84, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 after a brief illness at Chenango Memorial Hospital and with family by her side.Born on November 28, 1932, in Gilbertsville, NY, Doris was the daughter John G. and Alice M. (Day) Birdsall. She was one of ten children. After graduating Gilbertsville High School in 1950, Doris...

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