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Joseph F. Lombardi

Joseph F. Lombardi

Nov 14, 2023

JOSEPH F. LOMBARDI

Joseph F. “Joe” Lombardi, 81, of Norwich, NY passed away in his home, 12 Hickok Avenue, Norwich, NY, on November 14, 2023. Joe had a short but valiant fight with a terminal illness.

Joe was born in Earlville, NY on May 26,1942 to Joseph and Lena (Grizzie) Lombardi. Earlville, NY is where Joe grew up and began his passion...

Barbara Root

Barbara Root

Nov 14, 2023

Barbara Jean Root, 80, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Barbara was born on May 30, 1943, in Norwich, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Truesdell) Bunting. She spent most of her childhood in the areas of Cincinnatus, Texas Valley and Norwich. A favorite childhood memory she shared was riding her pony from the farm in Texas Valley,...

Virginia N. Smith

Virginia N. Smith

Nov 13, 2023

Virginia N. “Ginger” Smith, 88, of Norwich, died peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she has resided for the last few years.

Born on February 12, 1935, in Norwich, Ginger was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Marvin) Leonard. She grew up in the Norwich area and attended Norwich Schools. Ginger spent...

Eleanor A. Mirabito

Eleanor A. Mirabito

Nov 11, 2023

Eleanor A. Mirabito passed away at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following complications from a fall. She was 91 years old.

Born on July 21, 1932, on the family farm in McDonough, NY, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Spencer and Hazel (Pike) Aldrich. She graduated from Oxford Academy & Central School...

Katherine E. Turner

Katherine E. Turner

Nov 5, 2023

Katherine E. “Katie” Turner, 80, of Norwich, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 10, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Angelina (Sidote) Mirabito. Katie was a Norwich High School graduate of 1960 and St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in 1963. In addition to being a Registered Nurse, she...

Margaret Ann Mccarthy

Margaret Ann Mccarthy

Oct 27, 2023

Margaret Ann Brennan McCarthy passed away peacefully in the company of her sons at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was 90 years old.

Calling hours will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home in Norwich on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited...

Edward J. Lawton

Edward J. Lawton

Oct 26, 2023

Edward J. “Ed” Lawton, 72, passed away suddenly on the morning of Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Born on April 17, 1951, in Greene, NY, Ed was the son of Paul “Johnny” and Barbara “Bobbie” (Southworth) Lawton. He was raised in Oxford, NY and after graduating, he continued his education at SUNY Potsdam and received his master’s in mathematics from Suny Binghamton....

Carl R. Alonge

Carl R. Alonge

Oct 25, 2023

Carl R. Alonge, 90, formerly of New Berlin, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Born on September 10, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the only son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Yatsko Alonge. He spent his childhood in Brooklyn before attending St. Francis College. Carl honorably served from 1952-1954 in the United States Navy. Following his service,...

Kevin L. Stilwell

Kevin L. Stilwell

Oct 23, 2023

Kevin L. Stilwell, 65, formerly of Oxford, and more recently of Vestal, died at UHS Wilson Medical Center on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Leland and Josephine (Smith) Stilwell. He was raised in Morris and later moved to Oxford when his father’s career at the Raymond Corporation relocated them. He attended...

Richard J. "Dick" Milner

Richard J. "Dick" Milner

Oct 11, 2023

Richard J. “Dick” “Whitey” Milner, 87, well-known Norwich English teacher, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.

Born on April 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Dick was the son of the late Walter W. and Helen (O’Brien) Milner. He spent his childhood in Havertown, PA and graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys...

Shannon E. Woods

Shannon E. Woods

Oct 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Shannon E Woods announce her sudden passing on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 40.

Shannon will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Elaine and Michael (Sarah); children Levi and Delilah; siblings Michael and Layla, and numerous other family members and friends.

Shannon was born on September 1, 1983 in Huntington...

David C. Corey

David C. Corey

Sep 20, 2023

David C. Corey, 65, of Sherburne, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

David was born in Norwich on January 27, 1958 to James H. Corey, Jr, who predeceased him on April 15, 1988, and Catherine (Hughes) Corey, who predeceased him on January 29, 2022. He was one of eight children. He was predeceased by his...

Carla M. Larsen

Carla M. Larsen

Sep 18, 2023

Carla M. Larsen, 61, of Norwich, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 30, 1962 Carla was the youngest child of Carl and Martha (DePew) Prewitt. She grew up enjoying and appreciating the Norwich area alongside her 5 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Oxford Academy in 1980.

Carla is remembered as a mother,...

Benjamin E. Olsen-Russell

Benjamin E. Olsen-Russell

Sep 14, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” “OR” Elliott Olsen-Russell, 26, of McDonough, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Ben was born on July 19, 1997 in Camp Pendleton, CA. Ben was the son of Lori Olsen and Edgar “Gus” Russell. He attended school in San Diego, CA before relocating to Oxford, NY in 2014. He started the Oxford Chess Club and played a bit...

Parker J. Ward, Jr., M.D.

Parker J. Ward, Jr., M.D.

Sep 7, 2023

Parker James Ward, Jr., M.D., passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his home. He was 88 years old.

Born in Winsted, CT on All Saints Day, November 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Parker J. Ward, Sr., and Mary Alice (McAvoy) Ward. He spent his childhood and adolescent years in Norwich, NY where he met his...

Gwendolyn Williams

Gwendolyn Williams

Sep 6, 2023

Gwendolyn (Riegle) Williams, 93, formerly of Norwich and more recently of Shelburne, VT, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born on May 19, 1930, in North Bergen, NJ, Gwen was the daughter of the late Ralph and Madeline (Spicer) Riegle. She graduated from Union High School in Union, NJ.

Gwen married Kenneth Williams on November 3, 1951, and they enjoyed 69...

Ruth Mary Maginsky

Ruth Mary Maginsky

Aug 25, 2023

Ruth Mary Maginsky, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Ruth was born in Elmira, NY on November 26, 1933 to Burton and Mary Morgan. She

graduated from Hughesville High School in 1951. From 1951-1955 she attended Mansfield

University and graduated with a B.S. degree in music education. She attended Oneonta

University in 1975 with 30 hours in elementary education. On...

Kathy Lavoie Glasser

Kathy Lavoie Glasser

Aug 22, 2023

Kathryne (Whitney) Lavoie Glasser, 60, a lifelong resident of Norwich, NY passed away on August 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Kathy was born February 25, 1963, in Norwich, NY. The firey red head was a 1981 graduate of Norwich High School and a 1985 graduate of Wilkes University in PA. For many years, Kathy worked in social...

Robert La Rue Webb

Robert La Rue Webb

Aug 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert La Rue Webb

Robert La Rue Webb, affectionately known as "Bob," "Webby," and the "Gray Ghost," passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on June 1, 1934, in Oxford, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Bertha (Gates) Webb.

Bob's journey through life...

Jeffrey Foster

Jeffrey Foster

Jul 25, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Cushman Foster passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Penrose St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he lived for the past 21 years. Jeff was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 25, 1958 to Christine and Albert Foster Jr., who also predeceased him.

He graduated from Norwich High School in 1976 and enlisted in the...

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