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Donna Nowack

Donna Nowack

Jul 23, 2023

Donna Chirlin Nowack, 78, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She relentlessly battled cancer and the ramifications of the cancer treatment for over a year. Donna is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 33 years, Paul Nowack; daughter, Lee Matthew; son, Ben Matthew (Jennifer); and treasured and adored grandchildren, Quinn Wilder Matthew, Christopher Matthew,...

James R. "Jim" Currie

James R. "Jim" Currie

Jul 23, 2023

James R. “Jim” Currie, Jr., 75, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of July 23, 2023.

Jim was born in Herkimer, NY on September 5, 1947 to the late Marie (Manion) and James R. Currie, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Bonney (Campbell) Currie, the love of his life; four...

Mark A. Gracin

Mark A. Gracin

Jul 4, 2023

Mark Andrew Gracin, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY, surrounded by love.

He was born on February 8, 1948 at the Binghamton City Hospital to parents, Rena (Aldrich) and Andrew Gracin. Soon after, the Gracin family settled in Norwich, where Mark remained a lifelong resident.

Mark had an...

Harold E. Alger

Harold E. Alger

Jul 1, 2023

Harold E. Alger, Jr., 77, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, and formerly of Oxford, died on July 1, 2023.

Born on July 17, 1945, in Norwich, he was the son of the late Harold Sr. and Roma (Armstrong) Alger. He attended Oxford School before enlisting in the United States Navy and spent many years on a flight deck in France. While...

D. Craig Burr

D. Craig Burr

Jun 29, 2023

D. Craig Burr, 75, a lifelong Norwich resident died on June 29, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born on August 16, 1947, in Norwich, Craig was the son of the late Donald and Gertrude (Slater) Burr. He served in the US Army from 1970-1972 before returning to Norwich and working at the Bennett-Ireland fireplace equipment manufacturing plant.

He is...

Timothy E. Smith

Timothy E. Smith

Jun 20, 2023

Timothy Edward "Timmy" Smith, 46, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, June, 20, 2023.

Timmy (AKA Round Man) was born in Johnson City, NY to Nora Smith on September 16, 1976. Round Man is survived by his sister, Fawn Smith-Ketchum (Clifton III) and two nieces, Destiny Thorpe and Nora Smith-Ketchum, both of Norwich. Also surviving are many “Festival Family” members,...

Jean A. Ross

Jean A. Ross

Jun 14, 2023

Jean A. Ross, 64, of Norwich died on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at UHS Wilson Medical Center.

Jean was born in Haverhill, MA on May 1, 1959. She attended high school at Pinkerton Academy in New Hampshire and later attended Farleigh Dickinson University. She was employed as a trainer and a showman at several stables including Sullivan Davis and the...

Carol A. Eichler

Carol A. Eichler

Jun 8, 2023

Carol A. Eichler, 70, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 2, 1952, at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, Carol was the daughter of the late Norman and Sally (Tomsic) Money, Sr. She graduated from Norwich High School in

1970, where she was their class treasurer. She later...

Michaela J. Conklin

Michaela J. Conklin

Jun 8, 2023

Michaela J. “Mickie” Conklin, 68, of Norwich, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on October 2, 1954 in Suffern, NY, Michaela was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Munhall) Conklin. She graduated from Suffern High School and later her found her way to Norwich. She worked for many years at Carl’s Drugs...

Robert J. D'Angelo

Robert J. D'Angelo

Jun 7, 2023

Robert J. D’Angelo, 71, of Norwich and Sherburne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born on May 31, 1952, Robert was the son of the late Peter and Loretta (Lantz) D’Angelo. Robert graduated from Mamaroneck High School and worked for his father at the Hampshire Country Club for many years. In 1989, Robert and his...

Dona R. Webster

Dona R. Webster

May 27, 2023

Dona R. Webster, 82, of South Plymouth, died on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at UHS Wilson Medical Center.

Born on March 12, 1941 in Oneonta, NY, Dona was the daughter of the late Donald and Waneta (Decker) Patent. Dona and her husband, Byron Decker, owned D&S Auto in Dover, Delaware.

She is survived by her son, Donald Webster; grandchildren; and...

Steven M. Hendrickson

Steven M. Hendrickson

May 23, 2023

Steven Michael Hendrickson passed away on May 23, 2023. Steve was born on March 21, 1976, in Hamilton, NY. Steve grew up in Earlville, NY where he delivered The Evening Sun newspaper for many years in the village before being employed by Skip’s Market in Sherburne through high school. Steve graduated from Sherburne-Earlville Central School in 1995 and attended SUNY...

Lorraine E. Carey

Lorraine E. Carey

May 22, 2023

Lorraine E. Carey, 89, of Norwich, died surrounded by her family at her home on Monday, May 22, 2023.

Born on June 24, 1933, in Mount Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Kessler) Stephens. She and her husband, John, moved to Norwich in 1976. He predeceased her on June 6, 2016.

Lorraine is survived by her...

Mark L. Halom

Mark L. Halom

May 20, 2023

Mark L. Halom, 89, of Norwich, died in his home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with family by his side.

Born on August 27, 1933, in Beloit, WI, Mark was the son of the late Henry and Elsie (Greenberg) Halom. He graduated from Morse Hills High School in Beloit, WI with the class of 1951 before working in several manufacturing...

Mary Ann Marinelli

Mary Ann Marinelli

May 16, 2023

Mary Ann Marinelli, 76, of Norwich, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 26, 1947 in Buffalo, NY, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Leahy) Stein. She graduated from Sweethome High School in 1964 before moving to Shortsville, NY...

Pearl E. Mundy

Pearl E. Mundy

May 8, 2023

Pearl E. Mundy, 101, a longtime Norwich resident died at Chase Memorial Nursing Home on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Pearl was born on August 30, 1921, in Oswego, NY, the oldest child of Harold and Amelia (Scott) Thompson. As a young child, her family moved to North Norwich where she worked on the family farm and helped to raise her siblings....

Mary Z. Smith

Mary Z. Smith

May 4, 2023

Mary Veronica Zieno Smith, 96, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born on April 28, 1927 in Norwich, Mary was the daughter of Antonio and Catherine (Zaia) Zieno.

She was a good student at both Norwich Jr. and Sr. high. She was a member and active participant in many clubs with Theatre and Performing...

George R. Whiting

George R. Whiting

Apr 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George R. Whiting, who departed this world on April 28, 2023. He was 85 years old, having just celebrated his birthday on the 22nd.

George was born in Peckville, PA, to Harold and Clara (Hartman) Whiting. He was the youngest of five children and a descendant of railroad workers from...

Donald Schel

Donald Schel

Apr 27, 2023

Donald “Don” Schel, 74, formerly of Farmingville, Long Island and 30 years residing in Norwich, died in his home in the presence of his family on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Don was born in The Haag, Netherlands on February 25, 1949, the son of Leonardas and Yvette (Poelvedere) Schel. At the age of 5, Don and his family migrated to the...

Michael A. "Mike" Smith

Michael A. "Mike" Smith

Apr 22, 2023

Michael A. “Mike” “Smitty” Smith, a lifelong Norwich resident died peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the comfort of his home.

Mike was born in Norwich on December 28, 1952, the son of James and Rosemary (Shortslef) Smith. Mike attend Norwich City Schools and graduated with the class of 1970. In high school, he was captain of the football...

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