
Francis D. Mccormack
Nov 12, 2018
Francis D. “Frank” McCormack, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home, after a long battle against Parkinson’s disease, then dementia. He was 64 years old. The former owner of Madman’s Video Vault, in Norwich and Sidney, Frank is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Borny) McCormack, children, Theresa H. Lindstrand (Robert) and James J....

Jeffrey P. Chomyszak
Oct 31, 2018
Jeffrey P. “Nipper” Chomyszak, 55, a Norwich native, passed away on Wednesday, October31, 2018 surrounded by family and friends, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Syracuse NY, after battling complications following a motorcycle accident.Born on December 29, 1962, in Norwich, Jeffrey was the son of John G. “Jerry” and Marjorie (Stark) Chomyszak, each of whom preceded him in death. He was...

Claire Eileen Ders
Oct 23, 2018
Claire Eileen Ders, 68, of South Otselic, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2018, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born on March 1, 1950, in Tarrytown, NY, Claire was the daughter of Stanley T. and Gertrude A. (Neilan) Titcomb, and one of their nine children.Claire was the first Titcomb to be allowed to ride on...

Dennis G. Graber
Oct 16, 2018
Dennis G. Graber, 71, of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 with his loving family by his side.Born on June 12, 1947, in Hackensack, NJ, Dennis was the son of Ronald “Ronnie” and Jenny (Lloyd) Graber. He graduated from high school in Lyndhurst, NJ, and soon after, in 1967, was called to serve in...

Shirley Caezza
Oct 5, 2018
Shirley Caezza, 72, a longtime resident of Norwich, but more recently of Aurora, CO, passed away at her Aurora home on Friday, October 5, 2018.Born on February 24, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL, Shirley was the daughter of Harold and Charlotte (Blair) Fernandes. Graduating from Jacksonville, IL High School in 1964, she then attended and graduated with honors from Barnes Hospital...

Jean B. Smith
Oct 1, 2018
Jean B. Smith, 82, of South Plymouth, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.Born on February 29, 1936, in Norwich, Jean was the daughter of Jason and Victoria (Bachanas) Belden. After high school, Jean attended Pierce Business School in Philadelphia and then was employed by the Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceutical Company. In 1959, she married...

Nancy E. Manheim
Sep 26, 2018
Nancy E. Manheim, 73, of South New Berlin, NY left to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in Norwich, NY after battling a long illness. She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in 1945, in Paterson, NJ, Nancy was the daughter of Bertha (Eppler) and Raymond Coffman Padien. She lived in Fairlawn until...

Sandra Ariola
Sep 25, 2018
Sandra "Sandy" Ariola, 79, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Sandy has no survivors. A private graveside service and committal will take place at Foster Cemetery, Norwich, NY.

Frances Viola
Sep 22, 2018
Frances Viola, 91, of East Pharsalia, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side.Born on September 6, 1927, in Lyndhurst, NJ, Frances was the daughter of Gaspare and Maria (Verde) Scarpinato, and one of their five children. She grew up and attended school in Lyndhurst. On June...

Annetta D. Dunkle
Sep 3, 2018
Annetta D. Dunkle, 86, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018, at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by her side.Born on September 20, 1931, in Sunbury, PA, Annetta was the daughter of Emil and Hannah Mildred (Gass) Deussen. She attended Hummels Wharf Schools, in Bloomsburg, PA, and graduated in the top three of her high...

Kathy A. Ostrom
Aug 24, 2018
KATHY OSTROMKathy A. Ostrom, 61, a Norwich native, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a battle with cancer.Born on June 18, 1957, Kathy was the daughter of Theodore and Alice (Martin) Ostrom and was one of their five children. After graduating from Norwich High School in 1975, Kathy pursued and an...

Mary A O'Neil
Aug 22, 2018
Mary Agnes O’Neil, 85, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton with family by her side.Mary is survived by her children Bernard (Tony), Timothy (Leslie), Kevin (Sean), and Karen (Steve); grandchildren Erica, Amanda, Tiffany, Allison, Daniel, Caroline, Jesse, Scott, Kimberly, Caitlin, Karyn, and Dana as well as...

Robert L. Osborne
Aug 19, 2018
Robert L. Osborne, 68, of Norwich died on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Born on June 22, 1950, in New York City, he spent his adult life as a telecommunications installer for Frontier Communications in Chenango Bridge, NY. Robert is survived by his partner, Joanne Albright. He was predeceased by his son. To honor Robert’s wishes, there will be no funeral...

M. Francine Zupp
Aug 2, 2018
Marie Francine Zupp of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Francine was 69 years old.Born on April 17, 1949, in Bishopton, Quebec, Canada, Francine was the daughter of Hubert and Helene (Mercier) Grenier. In her youth, she moved with her family to the United States, settling in Carmel, NY. At age 15, Francine discovered what would become...

Shirley A. Hooke
Jul 18, 2018
Shirley A. Hooke, 89, formerly of Monroe, CT, and more recently of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at her residence.Born March 22, 1929, in Bridgeport, CT, Shirley was the daughter of William and Lucy (Eley) Doar. After graduating from Harding High School in Bridgeport, Shirley married her beloved husband, Eldred Hooke, who died on January 12,...

Bruce D. Phetteplace
Jul 13, 2018
Bruce D. Phetteplace, 66, of Lyon Brook Road, and lifelong resident of Norwich, went to be with his guide, savior, and friend, the Lord Jesus Christ, on July 13, 2018. Bruce died at his home with his loving family by his side.Born on June 18, 1952, Bruce was the son of Donald and Virginia (Aldrich) Phetteplace. He was one of...

John H. Heath
Jul 8, 2018
John H. Heath, 91, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY, following an illness.Born on January 29, 1927, in Lebanon, NY, John was the son of Horace and Gladys (Taylor) Heath. He attended Sherburne schools and graduated with the Sherburne High School Class of...

Edward A. Goedel
Jun 30, 2018
Edward A. Goedel, 70, of Sherburne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A private visitation was held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, June 30, 2018. To honor Edward's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Ramona Oehme
Jun 29, 2018
Ramona M. “Mona” Oehme, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018, at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin, NY.She was born on June 25, 1928, in Woonsocket, RI, with the birth name of Marian Erna Ramona Seyffarth. Mona was the daughter of Richard and Clara (Dittmar) Seyffarth, each of whom were German immigrants. After graduating high...

Rosemary V. Brown
Jun 24, 2018
Rosemary Veronica Abbott Brown, 88, of Norwich, known by her many friends as “Rosie,” passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility with her loving family by her side.The “land of her birth,” Detroit, MI, Rosemary was the daughter of Joseph and Fannie (Harp) Abbott and was the oldest of their six children....