Obituaries

Sep 30, 2015

Delmar B. (“Fatty”) Franklin, of Preston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 with family by his side.Born January 20, 1931, in East Pharsalia, Delmar was the son of Matthew and Theabelle (King) Franklin. He was one of eight children, four of whom survive. On May 1, 1954, he married Velma Knapp. After his divorce in 1964, Delmar spent...

Sep 24, 2015

Vincent D. Yacono, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York. He was born on October 9, 1924, in New Jersey, and was the devoted son of Daniel and Assunta (Rago) Yacono. Vincent graduated from Norwich High School in 1942 and was soon drafted into the United States Army. He...

Sep 22, 2015

Antonio (“Tony”) Nicastri, 85, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City with his family by his side. He was born January 4, 1930 in Carini, Sicily, the son of Andrea and Giuseppa Nicastri. In his early years Tony was in the grocery business in Palermo, Sicily. On May 28, 1955 Antonio married Girolama...

Sep 13, 2015

A. Dorothy (“Dutchie”) Wilson, 96, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.She was born along with her identical twin sister, M. Dorris, on November 11, 1918 in the family farmhouse in Hartland, NY, the daughter of Stanley James and Miriam Frances (Snell) Reed. “Dutchie,” as she was...

Aug 31, 2015

Aug 27, 2015

Dorothy D. Cuneo, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA.Born in Port Jefferson, NY on March 6, 1934, Dorothy was the daughter of George and Kate (Wright) Russeau. She was a registered nurse, having attended Suffolk Community College, followed by Stonybrook University, where she completed her college degree. In her...

Aug 26, 2015

Frank S. Powell II, 59, of Nokomis, Florida and Chenango Lake, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born in Norwich on July 13, 1956, Frank was the son of Frank L. and Mary Lou (Smith) Powell. He attended Mercersburg Academy and then graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1974. Following his schooling, Frank...

Aug 18, 2015

Phyllis R. Rotundo, 89, of Brown Avenue, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.Born June 20, 1926, in Johnson City, NY, Phyllis was the daughter of Jesse and Ruth (Williams) Loveland. She was a 1944 graduate of Windsor High School. After high school, Phyllis worked in various capacities at Endicott-Johnson shoe factory, Norwich Shoe Company, Norwich Pharmacal,...

Aug 6, 2015

Neila Carroll Hayes went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2015. Neila was born on Dec. 28, 1935, in Sidney Center, the youngest child of Bernise E. and Alene Boice Hodges. She attended grade school in Sidney Center and graduated from Sidney High School in 1953. Neila married Ralph Martin Hayes in Sidney Center Methodist Church on May...

Aug 5, 2015

David F. Shattuck, 62, of Mt. Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at his home.Born in Norwich on December 26, 1952, Dave was the son of Willard and Alice (Cleveland) Shattuck. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1971. Although he became handicapped at a young age, Dave possessed a strong and beautiful mind....

Jul 27, 2015

Salvatore J. “Sal” Mirabito, 77, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home.Born in Norwich on July 22, 1938, Sal was the son of James V. and Angelina (Sidote) Mirabito. He graduated from Norwich High School then served with the United States Army in Germany where he met his wife, Gayle. When he returned from Europe,...

Jul 17, 2015

Frances M. Rotundo, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born in Norwich on December 14, 1924, Frances was the daughter of Rocco and Giovanina (Giaquinto) Rotundo. She was a graduate of Norwich High School with the Class of 1942 and then joined the workforce of the...

Jul 15, 2015

Richard E. Mattice, 61, lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown with family by his side.Born March 15, 1954, Richard was the son of Richard and Elsie (Powers) Mattice. After graduating from Norwich High School with the class of 1972, Richard pursued a career in public safety. He started his...

Jul 14, 2015

Betty A. Shorter, 84, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Born December 19, 1930, in Norwich, Betty was the daughter of Bernard and Florence (Brown) Albert. Following graduation from Norwich High School, she earned her registered nursing degree in New York City where she met her husband,...

Jul 4, 2015

Dr. Thomas M. Flanagan, 95, died on Saturday, July 04, 2015 at his home. He was born in Norwich, New York on September 11, 1919, the son of James S. Flanagan and Lena Manley Flanagan. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Dr. James M. Flanagan. He attended the Norwich Schools and graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1938,...

Jun 25, 2015

Arthur R. (“Art”) Powell, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his Pharsalia residence. Art was born April 5, 1956 in Norwich. He was a lifelong area resident of Plymouth and Pharsalia, and was a graduate of Norwich High School. Art was a very talented mechanic, and was always tinkering. He especially loved visiting with family and...

May 31, 2015

Charles R. Gunzelman, 59, of East Pharsalia, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.Born May 18, 1956 in Brooklyn, Charles was the son of Charles C. and Josephine (Hoey) Gunzelman. He graduated from Bethpage High School on Long Island before earning his Associate’s Degree from SUNY Farmingdale. He served New York City as...

May 21, 2015

Bethany (“Beth”) Adams-Somich, 37, passed away May 21, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown with family by her side after a courageous battle against a serious illness. Born November 14, 1977, in Clinton, NY, Beth was the daughter of Theodore (“Ted”) and Leslie (Curtis) Adams. She graduated from Ilion High School and Herkimer County Community College, and then earned...

May 20, 2015

Constance S. “Connie” Callea, 83, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at her home with family at her side. Born June 25, 1931, in Buffalo, Connie was the daughter of John and Mary (Zappia) Sartori. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy with the Class of 1949, and then worked for New York Telephone in Buffalo.On September...

May 6, 2015

Charles R. Scully, a prominent attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida, died on May 6, 2015. He was born on September 6, 1942 in Norwich, New York and was the son of the late Raymond F. and Barbara Smith Scully. Charles (“Chuck”) grew up in Norwich, spending idyllic summers at Camp Dudley on the shores of Lake Champlain and at the...