Obituaries

Daniel E. Chrisman, Sr.

Daniel E. Chrisman, Sr.

Jun 23, 2025

Daniel E. Chrisman “Dan” Sr. completed his life on Monday, June 23, 2025 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital after a short illness. The Chrisman family is very grateful to the staff at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital for the fine medical care and kindness shown to Dan during his stay.

Dan was born in Auburn, NY to George and Leola (Zirbel) Chrisman...

Elaine D. Seaman

Elaine D. Seaman

Jun 18, 2025

Elaine D. Seaman, 86, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

Born on January 30, 1939, in Norwich, Elaine was the daughter of Orville and Elma (Gibbon) Smith. She grew up in the Springvale area and attended school in South New Berlin. Following high school,...

William J. "Bill" Fisher

William J. "Bill" Fisher

Jun 15, 2025

William J. “Bill” Fisher, 91, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his residence with family by his side.

Bill was born on May 31, 1934, in Masonville, NY. As a child, with his family, Bill relocated to Norwich. He was a 1953 graduate of Norwich High School. On April 12, 1958, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Bill...

Betty Phillips-Brewer

Betty Phillips-Brewer

Jun 14, 2025

Betty Phillips-Brewer, 82, a lifelong Norwich resident died peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Born on April 29, 1943, in Norwich, Betty was the only daughter of Claude and Blanche (Rickard) Phillips. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1961, and then worked at Montgomery Wards, M. H. Fishman’s, and at Nationwide Insurance. After raising her children, she found employment at...

William F. "Bill" Chrisbacher

William F. "Bill" Chrisbacher

Jun 1, 2025

William F. “Bill” Chrisbacher, 65, of Norwich, died at his residence on Sunday, June 1, 2025 following a brief illness.

Born on November 25, 1959 in Patterson, NJ, Bill was a son of the late Frank and Joan (Walker) Chrisbacher. As a child, his family relocated to the Oxford, NY area. He was a 1978 graduate of Oxford Academy. Known by...

Pasquale V. D'Abbraccio

Pasquale V. D'Abbraccio

May 31, 2025

Pasquale V. D’Abbraccio, 72, of Norwich and former owner of Pasquale’s Pizza, died on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at UHS Wilson Medical Center with family by his side.

Born on June 26, 1952, in Naples, Italy, Pasquale was a son of Salvatore and Angela (Cassella) D’Abbraccio. At the age of nine, with his parents and brother, Pasquale relocated to America where...

Henry C. "Hank" Scudder

Henry C. "Hank" Scudder

May 26, 2025

Henry C. “Hank, Scudder, 79, a lifelong Norwich resident died in the comfort of his home with his loving family on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Born in Binghamton, NY on March 11, 1946, Hank was a son of the late Franklin and Edna (Riley) Scudder. He graduated in 1965 after attending school in Norwich and was an accomplished athlete, lettering in...

Steven P. Labor

Steven P. Labor

May 24, 2025

Steven P. “Sparky” Labor, 64, of Norwich, passed away at Binghamton General Hospital on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Born on August 30, 1960, in Norwich, Steven was a son of the late William and Jessie (Whaley) Labor. He grew up in North Norwich and graduated from Sherburne-Earlville in 1978 before attending SUNY Cortland. Sparky worked for over forty years for Procter...

Charles J. Dumond, Jr.

Charles J. Dumond, Jr.

May 21, 2025

Charles John Dumond, Jr., 60, of Norwich, died unexpectedly on Wednesday. May 21, 2025.

Born on April 21, 1965, Charles was a son of the late Charles John Sr. and Rosalyn (Holbrook) Dumond. He attended school in Sidney, NY and spent most of his adult life in the Norwich area. Charles had an act for weaving and was a member of...

Sharon K. Frank

Sharon K. Frank

May 15, 2025

Sharon K. Frank, 80, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born on November 4, 1944, in Utica, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Truman and Dorothy (Adams) Kellogg. Sharon grew up in North Norwich and attended school there until the sixth grade when she went on to Sherburne...

Charlene L. DeSha

Charlene L. DeSha

May 13, 2025

Charlena L. DeSha, 51, of Norwich, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 2, 1971, in Delhi, NY, Charlene was a daughter of John and Carolyn (Jenks) Moulton. She grew up in both the Stamford and Unadilla, NY regions. More recently, Charlene worked for Norwich Aero as a machinist and at G.E. in Norwich....

Beverly C. Curley

Beverly C. Curley

May 7, 2025

Beverly “Bev” Curley, formerly of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Rochester, NY.

Bev was born on November 25, 1937, in West Carthage, NY. She was the daughter of the late James and Ethelyn (Middleton) Clark. She had one sister, Janice, who predeceased her in 2019. She attended school in Dexter, NY. She moved to Norwich after marrying...

Regina R. Howes

Regina R. Howes

May 6, 2025

Regina R. Howes, 93, of Norwich, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on April 3, 1932, in Norwich, Regina was the daughter of the late Marion (Bush) and Claude Cooper, Sr. She attended school in Norwich and was a graduate of Norwich High School. While in high school, she took a position as a switchboard...

Paul F. Bird, Jr.

Paul F. Bird, Jr.

May 5, 2025

Paul “Butch” Bird passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025.

A memorial gathering is planned for Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Norwich to celebrate the life of a wonderful husband, brother, uncle and of course, friend to so many. We hope you will be able to attend.

Thank you all for...

James R. Guinn

James R. Guinn

May 1, 2025

James R. "Jim" Guinn, 93, a lifelong Norwich resident died on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Born on June 14, 1931, in Norwich, Jim was the son of the late Ralph and Jessie (Keplinger) Guinn. He attended school in Norwich and spent his early years helping his father on the family farm on Wheeler Ave. In 1948, he enlisted in the United...

Richard H. Hutchings, Jr.

Richard H. Hutchings, Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

Surrounded by his loved ones, Richard H. “Rich” Hutchings lost his short but brutal battle with brain cancer on April 29, 2025.

Rich was born on August 11, 1971 to his parents, Constance (Moon) and Richard H. Hutchings, Sr. in Pittsfield, MA. He attended school in Cincinnatus and later Norwich. Rich loved music and played the trumpet, the trombone in concert...

Steven C. Biviano

Steven C. Biviano

Apr 12, 2025

Steven Christopher “Steve” Biviano, 62, died in a car accident after being struck on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Born on July 7, 1962, in Norwich, Steve was a son of John J. “Buzzy” and Theresa (Caezza) Biviano. He graduated from Norwich High School and then earned a degree from SUNY Morrisville. Steve worked for Simmonds-Precision before a long career at Amphenol...

Marjorie A. "Marge" Root

Marjorie A. "Marge" Root

Apr 10, 2025

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Root, 79, of Norwich, New York, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2025. She left a legacy of love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and community.

Born May 26, 1945, Marge was the eldest of nine children, daughter to John E. Ellsworth and Cora Louise (DeRose) Ellsworth. She grew up on...

Karin L. Jenkins

Karin L. Jenkins

Apr 9, 2025

Karin L. Jenkins, 67, a lifelong Norwich resident died in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Born on October 25, 1957, in Norwich, Karin was a daughter of the James Jenkins, Sr. and Josephine (George) Taylor. She attended school in Norwich and later found employment at Champion on the sewing line. Karin then worked as a cleaner...

Frank J. Lella

Frank J. Lella

Apr 4, 2025

Frank J. Lella, 54, of Norwich, died on April 4, 2025 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.

Born in New York City on September 30, 1970, Frank was a son of Michael and Dolores (Martino) Lella. Frank worked as an EMT in New York City and was very proud of care he was able to provide those in...