Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Nov 10, 2016

Barbara Ann Rivas, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. Born June 2, 1935, in Jersey City, NJ, Barbara was the daughter of Elizabeth Lynn Novak and George Schaefer Sr. She spent her childhood in Jersey City, then Columbus, NY, and graduated from New Berlin High School...

Nov 5, 2016

Carol Ann Squires, 73, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Valley View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on January 27, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, Carol was the daughter of E.A. and Alene (Peckham) Smith. Upon graduating from high school, Carol attended Delhi College and received an associate’s degree in food science and nutrition and entered...

Oct 22, 2016

Russell H. “Rusty” Husted, 68, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.Born in Cortland, NY on January 23, 1948, Rusty was the son of Russell C. and Isabelle (Ryan) Husted. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1967. He served during the Vietnam War...

Oct 22, 2016

Eric J. “Rick” Eldred Sr., 70, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by his side.Born July 12, 1946, in Norwich, Rick was the son of Frank C. and Bertha (Tucker) Eldred. After graduating from Norwich High School, Rick worked for Victory Markets and before its closing served as...

Oct 18, 2016

Constance M. Brauer, 91, formerly of Plymouth Reservoir, and more recently of Bethpage, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at White Oaks Nursing Home in Woodbury, NY.Born May 29, 1925, in Queens, NY, Constance was the daughter of Constantino and Carmela (Giardello) Zuzzolo. On September 4, 1948, in Queens, she married the love of her life, Thomas W....

Oct 4, 2016

Frances A. Kepner, 92, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility.Born February 9, 1924, in Norwich, Frances was the daughter of Giuseppi and Rosalia (Tesoriero) Arria. She was a 1942 graduate of Norwich High School and went on to work for Chenango County. She was a devoted member of St....

Oct 1, 2016

Cora B. Moore, 86, of Hudson, FL, passed away October 1, 2016. She was a winter resident of Hudson, FL, and summer resident of South New Berlin. A native of Corbett, NY, Cora was one of 14 children born to Osmer and Myrtle (Myers) Beadle. Cora was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Her memberships included the First Baptist...

Sep 27, 2016

Linda L. Orioli, 54, of Chenango Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She left this life in the safety of her parents’ home in Virgil, NY. Born July 7, 1962, in Cortland, NY, Linda was the daughter of Richard and Martha (Scott) Peer, each of whom survive. She graduated from Cortland High School with the Class of...

Sep 26, 2016

Gertrude F. Keith, 87, passed away on September 26, 2016. Born December 14, 1928, in Bellmore, NY. She was the daughter of Morris and Mary (Fleckenstein) Odell. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Keith, and is survived by two children and many friends.To honor Gertrude's wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours.

Sep 18, 2016

Helen Dale Green, 69, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness.Born on August 13, 1947, in Deposit, NY, “Dale” was the daughter of Frederick and Gladys Eileen (Yager) Emrich. Upon graduating from high school, Dale attended Ridley Lowell business school and received a technical degree as an...

Sep 16, 2016

Heaven gained a VIP member this morning. It’s time to rest now, Grandma. Your life was one of true kindness and unconditional love.Lorraine M. Doeberl, 78, of Norwich, passed away peacefully after a brief, unexpected illness on Friday, September 16, 2016 at her daughter’s South Plymouth home with family by her side.Born April 20, 1938, in Hamilton, NY, Lorraine was...

Sep 4, 2016

Lorraine B. “Lorie” Caesar, 56, of South New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Van Duyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse. She fought a long battle with cancer.Born May 21, 1960 in Johnson City, Lorie was the daughter of Lawrence and Barbara (Merrill) Porada. She graduated from Johnson City High School and then from...

Sep 4, 2016

CLARENCE RAPPLEYEAClarence D. (“Rapp”) Rappleyea, 82, a native of Norwich, NY, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at Albany Medical Center, with family by his side.Affable and approachable, “Rapp” personified principled commitment to public service as Norwich City Attorney, Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly, and Chairman of the New York Power Authority.He was born on...

Sep 3, 2016

Dillon Dain Clemens, of Norwich, died suddenly in an automobile accident on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in the Town of Morris. He was 21 years old.Born November 26, 1994, in Norwich, Dillon was the son of Samuel L. Clemens and Corrine A. Manwarren. He was a 2012 graduate of Norwich High School. In high school, Dillon played on the Pop...

Sep 1, 2016

Allen Frederick Olson, a long-time resident of Norwich, NY, and son of Edith H. and Raymond E. Olson, went on to meet his maker on Thursday, September 1, 2016 while residing in Wichita, KS.Allen was the loving husband and was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Vera A. Olson. He is survived by his oldest son, Raymond...

Sep 1, 2016

Joan L. (“Joanie”) Spicer, 86, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on September 1st at the Nursing Home facility at Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she had spent the previous couple of weeks. Her daughter, Carol, was at her side.Born October 15, 1930, in Jamaica, Long Island, Joanie was the daughter of John Alvin and Frances (Wood) Leavitt. She grew up in...

Aug 30, 2016

Edward Hartley Ackley, 82, of Norwich, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, 2016.Born May 8, 1934, in Cortland, NY, Ed was the son of Hartley and Dorothy (Bowen) Ackley. Dorothy Ackley survives. Ed spent his childhood in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School in 1953.As a youth, Ed spent many hours playing sports for the “Y...

Aug 30, 2016

Rosemarie J. Fisher, 77, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital. Her family was at her side.Born September 2, 1938, in Norwich, Rosemarie was the daughter of Stefano and Mary (Assunta) Bernardi. She graduated from Norwich High School. On April 12, 1958, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Rosemarie...

Aug 30, 2016

Ruth “Ruthie” Zager was born September 2, 1936, in New York City. The values of her parents, Dave and Goldie (Miller) Rodman, guided Ruth throughout her eighty years. Honesty, ethics and generosity were Ruth's hallmarks. Ruth knew how to make an entrance. Her infectious smile and flair for impeccable style, lit up rooms, from state to state, and coast to...