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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...

Richard L. "Rick" Evans

Richard L. "Rick" Evans

Apr 22, 2023

Richard L. “Rick” Evans, 70, a lifelong Norwich resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY, with his loving wife by his side.

Rick was born in Norwich in June of 1952, the son of Al and Thelma (Tremper) Evans. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1970 where he...

Irma G. Deroose

Irma G. Deroose

Apr 8, 2023

Irma G. DeRoose, 75, formerly of Sherburne and more recently of the Chenango Valley Home in Norwich died peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. She died in the comfort of her two dear friends, Ann Holbert and John Antonowicz.

Irma was born on November 14, 1947 in Lyons, NY, the only daughter of Camille and Anna...

Evelyn K. Boyles

Evelyn K. Boyles

Apr 5, 2023

Evelyn K. Boyles, 78, formerly of Towanda, PA, and more recently of Norwich, died on April 5, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her

side.

Evelyn was born on September 30, 1944 in Towanda, PA, the daughter of Donald and Beverly (Woodward) Tuttle. She grew up in the Towanda area and attended the Towanda schools. After leaving school she...

Christopher J. Mcmahon

Christopher J. Mcmahon

Apr 4, 2023

Christopher Joseph McMahon, 55, of Norwich, died on April 4, 2023.

Christopher was born on November 16 1967, to Santa Maria and Joseph McMahon in Queens, New York. He grew up in Sag Harbor, New York where he attended St. Andrew’s Catholic School. Chris loved music, swimming, and running. He was an excellent student and excelled in science where he...

Patricia  Palmere

Patricia Palmere

Mar 25, 2023

Patricia Palmere, 74, of Norwich, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Patricia was born on March 15, 1949 in Massapeque, NY, the daughter of John and Rosemary (Mim) Walters.

Patricia is survived by her children and their spouses; Jodi and Rick Mihalik, Tami and Michael Mullin, Janice Patricia, Joseph and Julie Palmere and Vincent and Nellene Palmere;...

Stephanie C. Spicer

Stephanie C. Spicer

Mar 18, 2023

Stephanie Charlotte Spicer, 66, of Penfield, NY, passed away on March 18, 2023 at home.

Stephanie was born in Norwich, the daughter of William and Charlotte (Walworth) Spicer in December of 1956. She was a 1975 graduate of Norwich High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Rochester. In addition to her degree,...

Donna M. Burton

Donna M. Burton

Mar 15, 2023

Donna M. Burton, 73, a lifelong Norwich resident died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side.

Donna was born in Norwich on July 19, 1949, the daughter of Shirley and Concetta (Scafidi) VanPelt. She attended Norwich City Schools and graduated from Norwich High School. Donna spent a majority of her life as a...

Sally A. Coles

Sally A. Coles

Mar 13, 2023

Sally A. Coles, 76, of Pharsalia, died on Monday, March 13, 2023, at her home. Sally was born on July 16, 1946 and worked for many years at Simmons-Precision in Norwich. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Jr. and Devon Simpson (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Ashley Marie, and Richard Jenkins Jr; daughter-in-law, Mary Coles; siblings, John Vinal, Jerry Vinal, and Patricia...

Joseph L. Biviano

Joseph L. Biviano

Mar 11, 2023

Joseph L. “Joe” Biviano, Jr., 73, owner of Norwich Haircutting & Hairstyling, former Norwich Ward 6 Alderman and former Norwich Mayor died peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Joe was born in Norwich on July 7, 1949, the son of Joseph L. Sr. and Josephine (Mercurio) Biviano. He attended Norwich City Schools...

Suzanne M. Guzewich

Suzanne M. Guzewich

Feb 28, 2023

Suzanne Marie Tedesco Guzewich, 47, of Norwich, NY, passed away peacefully the evening of February 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Suzanne was born on May 13, 1975, in Southampton, Long Island, NY to John L. Tedesco, Jr. and Susan (Pantaleo) Tedesco. She attended Hampton Bays schools and continued on to graduate from SUNY Cobleskill with an Associates in...

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