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Gertrude Keith

Gertrude Keith

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.

H. Dale Green

H. Dale Green

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...

Lorraine Doeberl

Lorraine Doeberl

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...

Lorraine Caesar

Lorraine Caesar

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...

Clarence Rappleyea

Clarence Rappleyea

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...

Dillon Clemens

Dillon Clemens

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...

Allen Olson

Allen Olson

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...

Joan Spicer

Joan Spicer

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...

Edward Ackley

Edward Ackley

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...

Rosemarie Fisher

Rosemarie Fisher

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...

Ruth Zager

Ruth Zager

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...

Emilie Jenkins

Emilie Jenkins

Aug 27, 2016

Emilie K. Jenkins, 74, of Norwich, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Lourdes Hospital.Born December 27, 1941, in Guilford, NY, Emilie was the daughter of Frank McMullen Sr. and Ogla E. (Flots) McMullen. She was one of nine children. On September 25, 1976, in Norwich, Emilie married James (“Jimmy”) Lee Jenkins, who died on...

Angelina Natoli

Angelina Natoli

Aug 11, 2016

Angelina “Angie” D. Natoli, 94, of Park Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.Born August 7, 1922 in Rochester, NY, Angie was the daughter of Gaetano and Nunziata (Garofalo) Favorito. Her family moved to Norwich where Angie received her schooling, leaving early to care for her family. She...

Jonah Turner

Jonah Turner

Aug 11, 2016

Jonah Michael Turner, infant son of Frank and Tabitha (Grey) Turner, of Norwich, passed away on August 11, 2016.In addition to his parents, Jonah is survived by his grandparents Michael & Julie (Diener) Grey, of Wassic, NY, Richard & Gwendolyn Davis, of Cazenovia, and William & Margaret (Berry) Becker, of South Otselic. He is also survived by his big brother...

William Root

William Root

Aug 3, 2016

William D. (“Bill”) Root, 77, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by his side.Born April 27, 1939, Bill was the son of Raymond and Barbara (Martin) Root. Bill was one of four boys. After graduating from Norwich High School, he attended Alfred State College to study horticulture....

Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner

Jul 19, 2016

Barbara A. Turner, 78, formerly of Baltimore, MD, and more recently of Norwich, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Crystal, with her loving family by her side.Born March 9, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, Barbara was the daughter of James Henry and Lavinia (Edmonds) Turner. After graduating high school, Barbara earned a...

Julius Annese

Julius Annese

Jul 18, 2016

Julius R. (“Ronnie”) Annese, 76, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and three children by his side.Born October 18, 1939, in the Bronx, NY, Ron was the son of Dominic and Grace (Fiore) Annese. After graduating from Norwich High School in 1958, Ron joined the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon returning to Norwich,...

Barbara Thomas

Barbara Thomas

Jul 12, 2016

Barbara A. (“Kelly”) Thomas, 78, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility with family by her side.Born March 30, 1938, in Camden, NJ, Kelly was the daughter of Edward and Angela (Bulinkis) Kelleher. After graduating from high school, Kelly enrolled in and completed a degree in nursing.On October...

James Babcock

James Babcock

Jul 3, 2016

James M. Babcock, 88, of Sandy Creek, NY, and more recently of Norwich, NY, passed away with family by his side on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY.Born on July 24, 1927 in Altmar, NY, James was the son of James and Elsie Mae (Freeman) Babcock. He attended Altmar schools until joining...

Paul Squires

Paul Squires

Jul 3, 2016

Paul A. Squires, 76, of South New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by his family.Born April 26, 1940, Paul was the son of Ernest and Mary Squires of Smithville Flats and East Pharsalia. He attended Oxford Academy and worked as a truck driver most of his working life....

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