Nathaniel Jenkins
Jan 15, 2024
BINGHAMTON — Nathaniel James Jenkins, 39, left this world to explore the beyond on January 15, 2024, following a tragic house fire.
Born in April 1984, he spent his young years in Norwich with his mother Janice (Jenkins) Coulson and brother, Roscoe 'Caz' Walker, along with his many cousins and friends.
In school, he was both on the wrestling team and football...
Larry L. Abbott
Jan 13, 2024
Larry L. Abbott, 78, a lifelong Norwich resident, died on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Born on August 23, 1945, in Norwich, Larry was a son of the late LeRoy and Constance (Garrigan) Abbott. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1964 and continued his education at Parson’s College. Growing up in Norwich, he worked at his parents’ business, Abbott’s Flower Shop,...
Robert M. Magistro
Jan 10, 2024
Robert M. “Bob” Magistro, 73, a lifelong Norwich resident passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence.
Born in Norwich on September 01, 1950, Robert was the son of the late Anthony A. Sr. and Ellen (Diefenbacher) Magistro. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1968 and immediately began a career with Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals on...
Linda R. Saunders
Jan 7, 2024
Linda R. Saunders, 83, of Oxford, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Linda was born on November 23, 1940 in Morris, NY, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Neva (Parrish) Saunders. She served in the United States Army and has been a resident of the Bida Adult Home in Oxford, NY since 1995.
There will be no formal services...
Ada Burrs
Dec 29, 2023
Ada Burrs, 83, of Smyrna, NY, died of an apparent heart attack on Friday, December 29, 2023, at her residence.
Ada was very active at the God’s Bread Food Pantry in Smyrna.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Burrs.
A celebration of her life will be announced at a future date. On Ada’s request, there will be no funeral...
Lisa M. Sutton
Dec 24, 2023
Lisa M. Sutton, 58, of Norwich, died the evening of Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her residence.
Born on May 31, 1965 in Oswego, NY, Lisa was the daughter of Emily Anderson and William Grodecki. She graduated from Greene Central School in 1984 and shortly after earned her associates degree from SUNY Broome. Lisa found employment at a variety of...
Ronald C. Brown
Dec 23, 2023
Ronald C. “Ron” Brown, 89, a lifelong Norwich resident died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Ron was born on February 21, 1934, in Norwich, a son of the late Garrett and Blanche (Elander) Brown. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1952 and later attended SUNY Canton where he earned his associates degree....
Winifred W. Ratcliff
Dec 21, 2023
Winifred W. “Winnie” Ratcliff, 98, of Norwich, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Winnie was born in her grandfather’s house on July 6, 1925, in East Pharsalia, NY, a daughter of the late Ivon and Pearl (Harrington) Wright. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1943 and then earned her registered nurse degree from Crouse-Irving...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Brownell
Dec 17, 2023
Gerald L. "Jerry" Brownell, 81, of Norwich, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Born on May 21, 1942, in New Berlin, NY, Jerry was the son of the late Merle and Mary (Tavani) Brownell. He graduated from New Berlin Central School in 1960 and shortly after found employment at General Laboratories Associates in Norwich....
Albert A. Mirabito
Dec 15, 2023
Albert A. “Al” Mirabito passed away at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was 94 years old.
Al was born on April 13, 1929, in North Tonawanda, NY, and as a young child moved to Norwich with his family. He attended Norwich Schools before he joined the United States Navy at age 17....
Mark D. Waters
Dec 8, 2023
Mark D. “Muddy” Waters, 63, most recently of Oxford, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Friday, December 8, 2023, after a courageous four-month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the Mercy House in Endicott, NY. Mark was born on May 3, 1960 in Johnson City, NY to the late Charles A. Waters and...
Barbara A. Edwards
Dec 6, 2023
Barbara A. Edwards, 91, of Johnson City, NY, passed away in the company of loved ones on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1932, in Norwich, the daughter of Ralph “Bob” and Leone (Boyden) Cumber of Norwich, NY. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her as were her kind words and generous deeds...
Leandro M. Velasco
Dec 3, 2023
Leandro Miguel Velasco, well-known international mosaic, stained glass, and portrait artist died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was 90 years old.
Leandro was born in Cali, Colombia, South America on June 12, 1933. He spent his childhood in Colombia and as an early adult became an art teacher in their local...
Rosalie T. Gibbon
Nov 24, 2023
Rosalie T. Gibbon, 83, a Norwich native, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on February 11, 1940, Rosalie was the daughter of Angelo T. and Frances M. (Scafidi) Taranto. After graduating from Norwich High School in 1958 Rosalie attended SUNY Oneonta, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in bookkeeping and education. Rosalie spent...
Agnes M. Edatie
Nov 20, 2023
Agnes M. “Aggie” Edatie, 74, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 with her family by her side.
Born on April 5, 1949, in Afton, NY, Aggie was the daughter of Harold and Mary Frances (Caracciolo) Dilello. She attended school in Afton and later earned an associate’s degree from SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus. Aggie was a well-known antiques...
Ernest F. Schraft
Nov 18, 2023
Ernest F. “Ernie” Schraft, 87, a lifelong Norwich resident, passed away in the NYS Veterans’ Home at Oxford, NY on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Born in Norwich on June 14, 1936, he was the son of Edward and Gladys (Roberts) Schraft. While in High School, he excelled in sports, playing football, baseball, and basketball and was a graduated of Norwich...
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
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
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
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...
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