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Susan D. Dunham

Susan D. Dunham

Sep 2, 2024

Susan D. Dunham, 73, of Norwich, died on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. 

Born on October 17, 1950, in Norwich, Susan was a daughter of Cecil and Dorothy (Smith) Barrows. She attended school in Oxford and later moved to Norwich where she worked as a phone operator for the Chenango & Unadilla Telephone Company. Susan worked...

Bridget M. Schena

Bridget M. Schena

Aug 23, 2024

On August 23, 2024 laying by her mother's side, hand in hand with her husband and surrounded by family, Bridget M. Schena, 26, succumbed to her battle with cancer.

Born on June 26, 1998, Bridget now watches over those still here. Her husband, Gideon; parents, Micheal and Miranda (Seiler) Murphy; children, Zayne, Witten, Madelyne, Elizabeth, Ryleigh; special niece, Blakeleigh; her siblings,...

Robert S. Yacono

Robert S. Yacono

Aug 22, 2024

Robert S. Yacono, 66, of Norwich, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024, as a result of a motorcycle accident in the City of Norwich. 

Born on September 14, 1957, in Jersey City, NJ, Robert was a son of Robert and Rosemary (Van Vorst) Yacono. He graduated from Norwich High School and furthered his education at Villanova University, Syracuse Law School, Thunderbird...

David Jerry Collier

David Jerry Collier

Aug 21, 2024

David Jerry Collier, 71, of Plymouth, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. 

Born on February 18, 1953, in Norwich, Jerry was a son of Robert and Eleanor (Wilkes) Collier. He graduated from Sherburne-Earlville in 1971 and then attended SUNY Morrisville. He later earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta. Over the years, Jerry worked for the...

Barbara Ann McElroy

Barbara Ann McElroy

Aug 21, 2024

Barbara Ann McElroy, 88, of Mt. Upton, NY, died peacefully at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. 

Barbara Ann was born on May 22, 1936, in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of Thomas and Helen (Papin) McElroy. She grew up in New Jersey and attended Catholic School. After the death of both of her parents, Barbara...

David A. Carnachan

David A. Carnachan

Aug 12, 2024

David A. Carnachan, 70, of Norwich, died in the comforts of his home on Monday, August 12, 2024, with family by his side. 

Born on May 30, 1954, in Troon, Scotland, David was the son of the late James and Anne (Kelly) Carnachan. At the age of five, with his family, David relocated to Norwich. As a youth, he was a...

Don R. Burke

Don R. Burke

Aug 8, 2024

Donald R. “Don” Burke, former Director of Bands for the Norwich High School, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Crouse Memorial Hospital in Syracuse.

Born in Norwich on June 28, 1952, Don was a son of the late Robert and Alice Irene (Long) Burke. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of...

Dale G. Grey

Dale G. Grey

Aug 8, 2024

Dale Garth Grey, 61, retired United States Air Force Colonel and current Deacon of St. Bartholomew’s and St. Paul’s Catholic Churches in Norwich died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center. 

Born on January 21, 1963, in Ithaca, NY, Dale was the son of C. Garth and Jane (Tingley) Grey. He grew up in Norwich and graduated...

Mary Fern

Mary Fern

Aug 3, 2024

Mary M. Fern (née Maiurano), aged 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Wake Forest, NC, on August 3, 2024.

Born on November 23, 1939, in Norwich, NY, Mary grew up in a loving family with her parents, Joseph “Pep” and Rose (D'Ambra) Maiurano. 

Mary attended Norwich City Schools and graduated from Norwich High School in 1958. On October 8, 1960,...

Clarence C. Bates, Sr.

Clarence C. Bates, Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Clarence C. “Clancy” Bates, 73, of Indian Trail, NC, and formerly of Norwich, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.

Born on July 29, 1951, in Norwich, Clancy was a son of Warren and Elizabeth (Jilson) Bates. He spent his childhood in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School in 1971. Clancy was...

Donna J. Guinn

Donna J. Guinn

Jul 17, 2024

Donna J. Guinn, 76, a lifelong Norwich resident, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Born in Norwich on February 23, 1948, Donna was a daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie (Keplinger) Guinn. She graduated from Norwich High School and spent the next thirty-one years working as an operator for the former Chenango & Unadilla...

Barbara L. Fendsack

Barbara L. Fendsack

Jul 17, 2024

Barbara Ellen Lacy Fendsack, 79, of Norwich, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born on July 3, 1945, in Massena, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Marjorie (Clarkson) Lacy. She moved to Norwich as a youth and graduated from Norwich High School in 1963. She then attended the Syracuse...

Kenneth W. Swift

Kenneth W. Swift

Jul 11, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Swift, 94, of Amblerville, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY. Born as the youngest of three on May 7, 1930 to William and Aldona (Czarnomski) Swift in Staten Island, NY. Ken moved with his family, along with his brother Lawrence (1926 - 2001), and sister Jane...

Sharon L. Quinn

Sharon L. Quinn

Jun 30, 2024

Sharon L. Quinn, formerly of Norwich, NY, and more recently of Ballston Spa, NY, was called to be with our Lord on June 30, 2024, following a heart condition. 

“All I am and all I hope to be, I owe to my mother.” – Abraham Lincoln

Born on November 7, 1946, in Delhi, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Charles...

Gloria A. Winter

Gloria A. Winter

Jun 21, 2024

Gloria A. Winter, 91, of Norwich, died peacefully at her home on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Born on February 14, 1933, in Massena, NY, Gloria was the only daughter of Lawrence D. and Anabelle (Bordeaux) Baker. She graduated from Catholic elementary school and Canton High School, Canton, NY and attended St. Lawrence University. Gloria was a legal secretary for several...

David M. Montague

David M. Montague

Jun 19, 2024

David M. Montague, 72, of Norwich, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

He was born in Norwich, on July 2, 1951, a son of the late John and Fern (Tucker) Montague. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1970 and then attended SUNY Broome. David worked for 51 years for The Evening Sun in many capacities including film...

Lawrence E. Gleason

Lawrence E. Gleason

Jun 14, 2024

Lawrence E. “Larry” Gleason, 75, of Guilford, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, died of complications due to Parkinson’s disease.

He was born on November 4, 1948, in Sidney, the son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Louise (Stephens) Gleason. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1967 and later joined the United States Navy and served honorably until 1973,...

Bridget Hannan

Bridget Hannan

May 29, 2024

Bridget Hannan (nee Savage) went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Known as Breena from childhood, she was born June 4, 1932, in Deliga, Dromcollogher, County Limerick, Ireland, to Patrick and Ellen (nee Stokes) Savage. In October 1962 she met Oscar Hannan, the love of her life. He came to visit his sister at the maternity hospital...

Errold T. Butler

Errold T. Butler

May 22, 2024

Errold T. Butler, 89, of Norwich, died on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Born on November 14, 1934, in Nassau, Bahamas, a son of the late Thomas and Albertha (Moss) Butler. He spent his childhood in both the Bahamas and the United States. In his early twenties, Errold permanently moved to Florida. In...

Sanders A. Grant

Sanders A. Grant

May 14, 2024

Sanders A. “Sandy” Grant, 55, of South New Berlin, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Born on April 22, 1969 in Dunkirk, NY, he was a son of Sherman Grant and Linda Blodgett. He went to Fredonia High School and graduated in 1987. In 1989, Sandy graduated from Alfred State University with an associate degree from the agricultural division. A...

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