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Mary Ann Taranto

Mary Ann Taranto

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Ann Dunne Taranto, 82, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Norwich and Rochester, died at her home on February 27, 2023, following a brief illness, with her family present. She was born in Norwich on March 20, 1940, the daughter of James McCune Dunne and Mary Alice Ivory.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Norwich High School, class of 1958, and...

Rena L. Gracin

Rena L. Gracin

Feb 24, 2023

Rena Lucinda (Aldrich) Gracin, 97, our beloved mother, passed away on February 24, 2023 at her home in Norwich.

She was born on August 12, 1925 on a farm in McDonough, NY to parents, Hazel Pike Aldrich and Spencer Aldrich. She graduated from Oxford Academy & Central School in 1942 at the age of sixteen. Rena was trained in nursing...

Lee Ann Papelino

Lee Ann Papelino

Feb 20, 2023

Lee Ann Papelino, 56, of Norwich and Sherburne passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 following a stay at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica, NY.

Born on January 7, 1967, Lee Ann was the daughter of Michael Papelino and Rosalie Taranto. She grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School in 1985. Lee Ann worked for many years as...

Jason Butler

Jason Butler

Feb 12, 2023

Jason W. Butler, 48, of Jacksonville FL, died on February 12, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

Born on November 9, 1974, in Colorado Springs, CO, Jason was the son of Mark Butler and Donna Lull. He grew up in Colorado Springs, CO, Germany, Fly Creek, NY, and South Bend, IN. After graduating from Reiley High School in South...

Corinne E. Whitman

Corinne E. Whitman

Feb 10, 2023

April 10, 1926 to February 10, 2023, age 96. Corinne always said “the good Lord’s been good to me. I’ve never been sick”, and she lived that belief right up to the end.

She was born and raised to Margeane (Leamon) and Floyd Cole in the family home in Binghamton and graduated from North High School. Her first job was playing...

Anthony "Nouch" Caputo

Anthony "Nouch" Caputo

Jan 23, 2023

Anthony J. “Nouch” Caputo, a lifelong Norwich resident, died peacefully surrounded by family in his childhood home on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Born on July 29, 1948, in Acquacalda, Italy, on the island of Lipari, Nouch was the son of Joseph and Elena Amelia (Merlino) Caputo. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1966 and then attended Hiram Scott College in...

Connie R. Brooker

Connie R. Brooker

Jan 22, 2023

Connie R. Brooker, 76, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at UHS Wilson Medical Center. Born on November 27, 1946, in Oxford, Connie was the daughter of Austin and Ruth (Fleming) Hayes. Connie worked for many years at Wal-Mart in Norwich. She is survived by her son, Jay R. Brooker Jr., of Petersburg, NY; and many nieces...

Francis W. "Pep" Maiurano

Francis W. "Pep" Maiurano

Jan 20, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Francis ‘Pep’ Walter Maiurano. At the age of 81 years old, Pep passed peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, where he was born on July 12, 1941.

Pep lived a life surrounded by his love for music, family, and friends.

He was raised among...

Angela M. Connell

Angela M. Connell

Jan 19, 2023

Angela M. “Angel” Connell, 64 of Norwich, died at Binghamton General Hospital on January 19, 2023 following a brief illness. Angel was born in Georgia on November 28, 1958. After moving to the Norwich region she worked at Mid-York Press in Sherburne. Angel was very active at the Norwich Elks Club Lodge 1222 and will be remembered as a kind...

Leon J. Carlson

Leon J. Carlson

Jan 16, 2023

Leon J. Carlson, 93, (formerly of Norwich, NY) passed away peacefully at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY with his beloved wife and family by his side.

Born on October 29, 1929, in Jamestown, NY, he was the son of the late August and Helen (Emo) Carlson. He graduated from the Frewsburg High School in 1947. He proudly served in...

Mark Collins

Mark Collins

Jan 15, 2023

Mark Steven Collins of Norwich, NY passed away January 15, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Norwich July 28, 1957 to Gloria and James Collins and he graduated from Norwich High School. In 1974, Mark met Barbara Hallahan; they married and raised seven children: Michael Collins, Kerry Roberts, Kevin Collins, Casey Carnachan, Nathan Collins, Emma Jensen,...

Nicole M. Parker

Nicole M. Parker

Dec 31, 2022

Nicole M. Parker, 42, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Born on January 28, 1980, in Norwich, Nicole was the daughter of Micheal and Natalie (Miles) Parker. She is survived by her three children, Alexis Parker, Ayana Carson, and Dalton Carson, each of Norwich; siblings, Nadine Parker and Daniel Parker; and...

Roger B. Storms

Roger B. Storms

Dec 29, 2022

Roger B. Storms, formerly of New Hartford and Norwich, NY passed away at Winter Haven, FL on December 29, 2022. Roger was born in Paterson, NJ on February 3, 1938 the son of Constance Coe and Stanley Storms. He graduated from New Hartford High School and attended Utica College of Syracuse University. Roger worked as the Office Manager of Smith...

William W. Adler

William W. Adler

Dec 21, 2022

William W. Adler, 75, of South Plymouth, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

To honor William’s wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours, and burial will be private at a later date.

Mary Z. Lademan

Mary Z. Lademan

Dec 18, 2022

Mary Lademan of Greene transitioned peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones on December 18, 2022.

Mary was born on February 3, 1932 in Detroit and grew up in Michigan on the shore of Lake St Clair in Algonac and Marine City. As a young woman, she attended Mercy College of Nursing in Detroit, which prepared her well for life...

Patricia P. Clarkson

Patricia P. Clarkson

Dec 18, 2022

Patricia P. Clarkson, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born on May 5, 1941, in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Jessie (D’Allesandro) Perugino. A graduate of Bloomfield High School, she attended Montclair State University while embarking on a career that included management positions at...

Roy Parker

Roy Parker

Dec 17, 2022

Roy L. Parker, 75, a Norwich native, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Born on July 22, 1947, in Norwich, Roy was the son of Walter Parker Sr. and Katherine (Holcomb) Parker. After competing his schooling, Roy worked for many years in the distribution department of the Bennet Ireland Company, in Norwich. He also worked for...

Alice G. Merlino

Alice G. Merlino

Dec 12, 2022

Alice G. Merlino, 64, a lifelong Norwich resident, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.

Born on April 15, 1958 in Norwich, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dawn (Austin) Merlino. After her graduation from high school, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes University. Alice worked as...

Vineadell Stiles

Vineadell Stiles

Dec 10, 2022

VineAdell “Dell” Williams Stiles, 94, of Norwich, formerly of Guilford, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born on April 20, 1928, in Binghamton, NY, Dell was the daughter of Ralph and Vinette (Merchant) Barnhart. After graduating high school in Deposit, Dell earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Cortland. She also completed...

Rosaria Delmonico

Rosaria Delmonico

Dec 9, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosaria Delmonico, at the age of 87. Rosaria passed in the early hours of Friday morning, December 9th, 2022, at North Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC.

She was love. She was giving. She was family.

Rosaria was a true love that passed but will always be in the hearts of...

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