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Paula Taylor

Paula Taylor

Jul 2, 2017

Paula S. Taylor, 61, of Birdsall Street, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle against a long illness.Born April 10, 1956, Paula was the daughter of Bill Taylor and Harriet Buckman. She spent her early years in Waterville, NY, then moved to Florida where she lived and worked for many years. In...

Mary Jane Vorhies-Courtney

Mary Jane Vorhies-Courtney

Jun 18, 2017

MARY JANE VORHIES-COURTNEYMary Jane Vorhies-Courtney, 74, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with her loving family by her side.Born April 1, 1943, in South New Berlin, Mary Jane was the daughter of Nelson and Louise (Miller) Brookins. For many years, Mary Jane worked as a distribution manager at the...

Dr. Robert Cleveland

Dr. Robert Cleveland

Jun 7, 2017

Following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer, Dr. Robert Lathrop “Bob” Cleveland, Jr., of Cazenovia NY, passed away on June 7, 2017 surrounded by the love of his children. Bob is the son of the late Robert, Sr. and Irma (Leonard) Cleveland, and was also predeceased by his sister, Mary Anne. Bob was born on September 11, 1943 at...

Howard Gohl

Howard Gohl

Jun 7, 2017

Howard H. Gohl, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was 77 years old.Born July 27, 1939, in Whitney Point, NY, Howard was the son of Warren and Alberta (Hodge) Gohl. After graduating high school, Howard enlisted and served in the United States Army from 1957-1960. For two of those years, Howard was stationed in...

Evetta Biviano

Evetta Biviano

May 31, 2017

Evetta B. “Betty” Biviano, 97, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility.Born May 6, 1920, in Oriskany Falls, NY, Betty was the daughter of William and Beatrice (Kelly) Reihl. She was the oldest of 15 children. After living most of her early years in Oriskany Falls,...

Virginia Morrell

Virginia Morrell

May 20, 2017

Virginia E. Morrell, 88, of Birdsall Street, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Chenango Memorial Hospital will her loving family by her side.To honor Virginia's wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours.

Roy Priest

Roy Priest

May 14, 2017

Roy E. Priest, 63, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Rose (Martz) Priest, and mother, Barbara Scutt. To honor Roy's wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. Contributions in Roy's memory may be made to the Chenango County...

Audrey L. Reid

Audrey L. Reid

May 9, 2017

Audrey L. Reid, of Fair Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 90 years old.To honor Audrey's wishes, there will no funeral services of calling hours.

Shirley Sullivan

Shirley Sullivan

Apr 16, 2017

Shirley Marie Sullivan, 88, formerly of Norwich, died peacefully at her home in Rochester on Sunday, April 16, 2017 surrounded by her family and loved ones.Shirley was born in Johnson City on October 8, 1928, to Willard and Grace (Zimmerman) Conklin. Shirley spent her youth in Johnson City, South New Berlin, and Windham, NY.She was predeceased by her husband John...

Jacob Weinman

Jacob Weinman

Apr 4, 2017

Jack Weinman, 98, died on April 4, 2017, at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford.Jack was the President of the Norwich Shoe Company from its founding in 1946until its closing in 1991. Born in the Bronx, New York, Jack was the son of Rae (Kaplowitz) and Bernard Weinman. Jack was raised in Flushing, Queens, with his brother Abe...

Gary Kosowsky

Gary Kosowsky

Mar 21, 2017

Gary Kosowsky, 69, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Born September 25, 1947, Gary was the son of Nicholas and Evelyn (Brownell) Kosowsky. He was a teacher for many years in the Albany area, and more recently worked for Sickler Memorials as a salesman out of his Norwich home. He is survived by...

Josephine Papio

Josephine Papio

Mar 16, 2017

Josephine Papio, 96, of South Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility.Born July 25, 1920, in Manhattan, Josephine was the daughter of Anthony and Madeline (Sousi) Cirrincione. After graduating from high school with honors, she began her career during WWII as a secretary at Montgomery Ward.On May 24, 1943, in...

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Mar 11, 2017

Charles Orville "Chuck" Smith, 89, of South Plymouth, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, March 11, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. Born May 21, 1927, Chuck was the son of T. Berton and Flora May (Lewis) Smith. He grew up in Preston and graduated from the Oxford Academy school system. He also earned both a bachelor's...

Arthur W. Dietrich

Arthur W. Dietrich

Mar 10, 2017

Arthur W. Dietrich, Jr., 88, of Landisville, PA and formerly of Norwich, NY and Cooperstown, NY, died peacefully at his home at Oak Leaf Manor North assisted living facility on Friday, March 10, 2017.He was born October 5, 1928, to Arthur and Elizabeth (Young) Dietrich in Buffalo, NY. The oldest child of seven, the family moved to Norwich when Arthur...

Colleen Deady

Colleen Deady

Mar 7, 2017

Colleen I. Deady, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was 67 years old. Colleen was a native of Norwich, graduated from Norwich High School, and most recently worked at DCMO BOCES, in Norwich. At BOCES, she took great pride in helping nursing students obtain financing for their education, and enjoyed supporting her...

Florence Shabus

Florence Shabus

Feb 26, 2017

Florence Irene Shabus, of Greene passed away peacefully, on February 26, 2017 at the New York State Veterans' Home in Oxford, New York.Born on July 13, 1917 in New York City, Florence was the daughter of Bernard and Lottie (Grasberg) Ginsburg. Following her graduation from Owego Free Academy, she attended Cortland Normal School and Columbia University. Florence married Julius Shabus...

Dorothy Magliocco

Dorothy Magliocco

Feb 19, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth Coler Magliocco, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief illness and with family by her side.Born January 13, 1927, Dorothy and her siblings were orphaned as young children. She worked at the Norwich Knitting Mills, later renamed Champion, over a five decade period beginning in the...

Rita Boyer

Rita Boyer

Feb 18, 2017

Rita I. Boyer, 90, of Howard Street, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with family by her side.Born in Quebec, Canada, on February 3, 1927, Rita was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amanda (Duquette) Barriere. She spent her early years in Canada where she attended school and, in 1947, moved...

Hubert Church

Hubert Church

Feb 15, 2017

Hubert S. Church, 91, of Earlville, passed away on February 15, 2017 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Born on May 2, 1925 in Tyner, Hubert was the son of the late Leon and Helen (Woodard) Church of Oxford. He was a graduate of the Oxford Academy and Central Schools class of 1942. He served in the United States...

Anthony Magistro

Anthony Magistro

Feb 13, 2017

Anthony A. Magistro, 95, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on February 13, 2017 at a hospital in Zephyrhills, FL.Born June 30, 1921, Anthony was the son of Angelo and Nunziata (Saltalamacchia) Magistro. After graduating from Norwich High School, Anthony worked for a brief time at Norwich Pharmaceutical Company before enlisting in the US Army Air Force to serve...

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