Obituaries

Dec 19, 2016

Mary Emma Swertfager Genung, 90, died peacefuly on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY.Born August 22, 1926, in Norwich, Mary was the daughter of John F. and Eva B. (Frink) Swertfager. Mary grew up on Merrill Street, in Norwich, and often spoke about her happiest memories with her brothers and sisters in...

Dec 12, 2016

ALLAN R. DAVIDSONAllan R. Davidson, 83, of Norwich, died peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.Born January 13, 1933, in Walton, NY, Allan was the son of the late Russell and Anna (Marks) Davidson. He worked for many years as a farmer until 1976. Then he began his carrier with the Raymond Corporation in...

Dec 2, 2016

James C. Metz, 68, a longtime resident of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born February 3, 1948, in Easton, PA, Jim was the son of Carl and Dorothy Metz. After graduating high school, he attended Penn State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree, having double-majored in business and mathematics. After college, Jim...

Nov 26, 2016

Wilma F. Voss passed away at peace on Saturday November 26, 2016 surrounded by the love of her family and embraced by the comfort of her granddaughter’s hand. Wilma was the loving wife (72 years) and grade school sweet heart to George, mother of 2 sons Elwyn and Ronnie, grandmother of 5, and great grandmother of 8. She is survived...

Nov 25, 2016

Vera A. Smith, 91, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility in Norwich, NY. Vera was born November 23, 1925, in Irvona, PA, to Irvin and Loraine Hazelton. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Wilbert E. Smith, and a daughter Margaret L. Musso, of Bath, NY. Vera lived...

Nov 25, 2016

Timothy M. Ryan, Sr., 64, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, November 25, 2016. Tim was born at Chenango Memorial Hospital on February 15, 1952 to the late Richard A. Ryan and Patricia Manley Ryan. A lifelong resident of Norwich, Tim attended St. Paul’s Parochial School and Norwich High School, graduating from the latter in 1970. He lettered...

Nov 21, 2016

Pamela Rappleyea Vredenburgh, of Chenango Forks, NY, passed away peacefully Monday, November 21, 2016 after a brief illness at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, and with family by her side. Pam was born on February 17, 1958, in Norwich, NY, and spent most of her childhood there. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1975. Pam...

Nov 16, 2016

Larry ("Pa") Heath, 73, of Chenango Bridge went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer and his loving family by his side.Larry was born in Binghamton, NY on September 19th, 1943 to the late Royce Milo and Lelia (Jenks) Heath, and grew up in Port Crane, NY. Along with his...

Nov 12, 2016

Warren Irvin “Pee Wee” Park, 76, formerly of Sherburne, but more recently of Vinton, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2016 at home with family by his side.Warren was born on October 10, 1940, and was the son of the late Howard T. and Doris (Stewart) Park. He was preceded in death by his two brothers,...

Nov 11, 2016

Nov 10, 2016

Barbara Ann Rivas, 81, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. Born June 2, 1935, in Jersey City, NJ, Barbara was the daughter of Elizabeth Lynn Novak and George Schaefer Sr. She spent her childhood in Jersey City, then Columbus, NY, and graduated from New Berlin High School...

Nov 5, 2016

Carol Ann Squires, 73, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Valley View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on January 27, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, Carol was the daughter of E.A. and Alene (Peckham) Smith. Upon graduating from high school, Carol attended Delhi College and received an associate’s degree in food science and nutrition and entered...

Oct 22, 2016

Russell H. “Rusty” Husted, 68, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.Born in Cortland, NY on January 23, 1948, Rusty was the son of Russell C. and Isabelle (Ryan) Husted. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1967. He served during the Vietnam War...

Oct 22, 2016

Eric J. “Rick” Eldred Sr., 70, a lifelong resident of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by his side.Born July 12, 1946, in Norwich, Rick was the son of Frank C. and Bertha (Tucker) Eldred. After graduating from Norwich High School, Rick worked for Victory Markets and before its closing served as...

Oct 18, 2016

Constance M. Brauer, 91, formerly of Plymouth Reservoir, and more recently of Bethpage, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at White Oaks Nursing Home in Woodbury, NY.Born May 29, 1925, in Queens, NY, Constance was the daughter of Constantino and Carmela (Giardello) Zuzzolo. On September 4, 1948, in Queens, she married the love of her life, Thomas W....

Oct 4, 2016

Frances A. Kepner, 92, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Residential Health Care Facility.Born February 9, 1924, in Norwich, Frances was the daughter of Giuseppi and Rosalia (Tesoriero) Arria. She was a 1942 graduate of Norwich High School and went on to work for Chenango County. She was a devoted member of St....

Oct 1, 2016

Cora B. Moore, 86, of Hudson, FL, passed away October 1, 2016. She was a winter resident of Hudson, FL, and summer resident of South New Berlin. A native of Corbett, NY, Cora was one of 14 children born to Osmer and Myrtle (Myers) Beadle. Cora was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Her memberships included the First Baptist...

Sep 27, 2016

Linda L. Orioli, 54, of Chenango Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She left this life in the safety of her parents’ home in Virgil, NY. Born July 7, 1962, in Cortland, NY, Linda was the daughter of Richard and Martha (Scott) Peer, each of whom survive. She graduated from Cortland High School with the Class of...

Sep 26, 2016

Gertrude F. Keith, 87, passed away on September 26, 2016. Born December 14, 1928, in Bellmore, NY. She was the daughter of Morris and Mary (Fleckenstein) Odell. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Keith, and is survived by two children and many friends.To honor Gertrude's wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours.

Sep 18, 2016

Helen Dale Green, 69, of Norwich, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness.Born on August 13, 1947, in Deposit, NY, “Dale” was the daughter of Frederick and Gladys Eileen (Yager) Emrich. Upon graduating from high school, Dale attended Ridley Lowell business school and received a technical degree as an...