Claude L. Carpenter
Aug 17, 2021
Claude L. Carpenter, 94, a Norwich native, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton. Born on November 15, 1926, he was the son of Frank R. and Melissa (Armstrong) Carpenter. Claude worked for many years as a Receiving Supervisor for Procter & Gamble before his retirement. He also served in the Army during World War...
Donna L. Dietrich
Aug 8, 2021
Donna L. Dietrich, 76, a longtime Norwich resident, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY.Born on September 3, 1944 in Sayre, PA, the middle daughter of John and Dorothy (Stevens) Bonning. Donna graduated from Sayre High School before receiving her education as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Binghamton General Hospital in 1964. It...
John "Jack" M. Zavatsky
Aug 5, 2021
John “Jack” Matthew Zavatsky, affectionately known as “Pappy” passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary (Syroid) Zavatsky; brother Joe Zavatsky; daughter, Jennifer Marie Zavatsky; father and mother-in-law, Robert Joseph Brown and Joan Ann Sharyk; and grandson, Nickolas Steven Green. He is survived by...
William Brooks
Jul 29, 2021
William Brooks, 70, of Sherburne, NY, died on July 29, 2021 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.
Edwin F. Gibson
Jul 20, 2021
Edwin F. Gibson passed away July 20, 2021. He was 93 years old. Edwin was born on April 2, 1928, the son of Dr. Edwin and Anna (Berry) Gibson. He grew up with his sister, Gloria, in Norwich. He served in the US Navy after graduating from Norwich High School. After serving, Edwin attended and graduated from Muhlenberg College.
Edwin married...
William Daly
Jul 9, 2021
William "Bill" Daly, Jr., 69, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly in Atlantic City, NJ, on his birthday, July 9, 2021. Born on July 9, 1952, in Yonkers, NY, Bill was the son of the late William and Monica (English) Daly, Sr. He worked in hospital finance departments in Southern California and in Texas before moving to Norwich, where he worked...
John A. Liberatore
Jul 7, 2021
John Anthony Liberatore, 91, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY.John was born August 24, 1929 to Giuseppe and Mary Grace Liberatore in Norwich, NY. He attended Norwich High School where he always enjoyed participating in sports. After high school John joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean...
Diane M. Windsor
Jun 29, 2021
Diane Marie Windsor died on June 29, 2021, at the age of 74.Born on December 9, 1946, she was daughter of Harold Breed and Isabel Myers Breed.Diane was a Norwich native, attended local schools, and graduated from Norwich High School in 1965.Afterward, she then worked for the Norwich Pharmacal Company until 1969 when she married Donald A. Windsor, who survives....
George A. Brazee
Jun 28, 2021
George A. Brazee, 67, of New Berlin, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 28, 2021.Born on October 17, 1953, in Norwich, George was the son of Ralph C. and Joyce E. (Harris) Brazee. After graduating high school, George enlisted in the United States Army. He served in our nation’s armed forces from 1972-74 prior...
Jeanne D. Shonosky
Jun 27, 2021
Jeanne D. Shonosky, 90, of Hillview Drive, former teacher of physical education at St. Paul’s Catholic School from 1960-65 and library assistant at the Norwich High School from 1965-91, died at her residence on Sunday, June 27, 2021.Born on July 23, 1930, in Bordentown, NJ, Jeanne was the daughter of Earl and Edna (Warner) Hutchinson. She was raised in the...
Helen G. Pedersen
Jun 21, 2021
On June 21, 2021, Helen (Dittrich) Pedersen, of Norwich, NY spread her wings to walk with the Angels, after a courageous battle with a nefarious criminal named Cancer, while surrounded by her Loving Family. Born April 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Charles and Helen Dittrich. She was 101 years old and stayed strong throughout her journey....
Kerry W. Murray
Jun 15, 2021
Kerry W. Murray, 62, formerly of Sherbune, but more recently of Lakeland, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his son, Shawn Murray, and his family; mother, Rita Yeska; and brother, Randy Murray, and his family. A funeral service for Kerry will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021,...
J. Chris Foster
May 26, 2021
Chris Foster, 88, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in her home. She was born Juanita Veronic Sanches on July 2, 1932 to James and Pauline (Pilecki) Sanches. She was named after her grandmothers; one from Sicily, the other from Poland. She chose Christine as her confirmation name. Chris grew up in Little Neck, Long Island, and graduated from Bayside...
Philip W. Bedford
May 25, 2021
Philip W. Bedford, 69, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Born on January 9, 1952, in Oneonta, NY, Philip was the son of Philip Bedford and Barbara (Dunshee) Thomas. He was a graduate of Norwich High School’s Class of 1971. Philip worked at two different times at Victory Markets, once as a teenager...
Thomas W. Cook
May 17, 2021
Thomas Wade “Tom” Cook, 58, of Sharpsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. after a long and valiant battle for his health. Tom, at his passing, was one of the longest successful heart transplant beneficiaries in the United States after receiving the miracle gift of life in 1989.Tom was born on April 27, 1963,...
Mary Lee "Molly" Ash
May 13, 2021
Mary Lee “Molly” Ash, 93, a longtime and well-loved Norwich resident, died peacefully at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Senior Living Facility, on Thursday, May 13, 2021.Molly was born on November 16, 1927, in Syracuse, NY, to Frances (Holway) and Thomas Gibbons. She graduated from Most Holy Rosary in Syracuse before attending Syracuse University. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree...
Jeffrey B. Gatlin
May 12, 2021
Jeffrey B. Gatlin, 58, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly at his Norwich residence on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. To honor the family's wishes, there will be no services or calling hours.
Betty R. Crandall
May 9, 2021
Betty R. Crandall, 90, a Norwich native, but more recently of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away after a brief illness. Born on May 29, 1930, in Norwich, Betty was the daughter of Howard and Jennie (Lindsey) Rounds. She graduated with the Norwich High School Class of 1948, then worked for the Chenango Savings & Loan Association as a bookkeeper. She...
James M. Drake
May 2, 2021
James M. Drake, 68, a Norwich native, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 2, 2021.James (“Jim”), aka “Verne” or “Tourbe De Sphaigne,” will be missed for his dry wit and ability to make up songs and poems at a drop of the hat depending upon situational humor. He worked as an occupational therapist for close to 35...
Barbara A. Kovalchik
Apr 27, 2021
The family of Barbara Ann Kovalchik, 83, of Mount Upton, is saddened to announce the passing of their matriarch on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, due to complications of rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart failure, and Lyme’s disease.Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who earned the respect of all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of almost...
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