
Jeffrey Jones
Apr 20, 2013
Jeffrey M. Jones, 51, of Norwich, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital. Born May 28, 1961, in Warsaw, NY, Jeffrey was the son of Charles and Lois (Tunningley) Jones. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Battoe, his children, Porsche and Tyler Jones, and his brothers, Carter Jones and Avery Tunningley. Jeffrey worked for several...

Ruth Blum
Apr 18, 2013
Ruth K. (Schlossberg) Blum, 96, the matriarch of five generations, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013.Born in Germany in 1916, she was the daughter of Oskar and Ella (Sommer) Schlossberg. In 1936, with her mother and sister, Ruth immigrated to the United States fleeing Europe before the devastation of the Holocaust. While living in New York City, she graduated...

Thomas Kennedy
Apr 16, 2013
Thomas J. Kennedy Jr., 86, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born in Brooklyn on May 12, 1926, Tom was the son of Thomas J. Kennedy Sr. and Margaret (Achen) Kennedy. Tom served with the U. S. Army during World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.Tom is survived by...

Angelina Forlenzo
Apr 9, 2013
Angelina Forlenzo, 98, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2013, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.Born June 10, 1914, in Brooklyn, NY, Angelina was the daughter of Gerard and Rosina Triano. Angelina married Donato Forlenzo, Sr., at St. Nicholas Church in Brooklyn. Donato predeceased Angelina on January 17, 1988.Angelina worked for many years as a manager representative...

Anthony Villani
Apr 9, 2013
Anthony J. Villani passed away at the age of 85, on Tuesday, April 09, 2013. He was at home in Troy, NY with his wife of 58 years, June R. (Gluck) Villani at his side. Anthony was born on September 17, 1927 in Middletown, NY to his late parents Grace (Barletta) Villani and Michael Villani of Middletown, NY.He is survived...

Nicholas Desalvatore
Apr 9, 2013
Nicholas L. (“Nick”) DeSalvatore, 83, of Norwich, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital with family by his side.Born December 27, 1929, in South Kortright, NY, Nick was the son of Vito and Maria (Schiavone) DeSalvatore. After graduating from Oneonta High School, on June 4, 1950, Nick married the love of his life, Dolores Boyea, who predeceased...

Catherine Loscavio
Mar 24, 2013
Catherine “Cathi” Loscavio, 61, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, March 24, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.Cathi was born October 25, 1951 in Norwich, the daughter of James and Flora (Coons) Loscavio. She grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School. She worked in several local businesses over the years including Serve Rite and was...

Donald Collier
Mar 23, 2013
Donald H. Collier, 92, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.Born March 30, 1920, in Norwich, Don was the son of Eugene and Julia (Farrell) Collier. When he was born, it was said, “They broke the mold with him. He was an original for sure.” He graduated from Norwich High School...

Alice Hudson Herman
Mar 21, 2013
Alice Hudson Herman, 90, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Residential Health Care Facility of Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born in Buffalo, NY, Alice was the daughter of Harry Francis and Alice (Lockwood) Hudson. She was a life-long, dedicated artist delving into the world of the imagination. Her work appeared at Gallery North in Long Island,...

William Pryor
Mar 20, 2013
William V. (“Willie) Pryor, 87, of Smyrna, NY, passed on to the next leg of his spirit’s journey March 20, 2013 at the New York State Veteran’s Home in Oxford.Born in 1925, in Opelika, Alabama, Willie was the son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth Pryor. He lived many years in Dorchester, MA, before making his permanent home in Smyrna. He served...

Constance Smith
Mar 19, 2013
Constance B. “Connie” Smith, 76, formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Valley View Nursing Manor in Norwich.Born October 29, 1936 in Norwich, Connie was the daughter of Ralph G. and Helen (Laden) Bartlett. She attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1954. Connie was the office...

Richard Paino
Mar 15, 2013
Richard Paul “Dick” Paino, 70, who currently resided in Waynesboro PA, passed away suddenly at his home on March 15, 2013. He left to spend eternity with his wife Mary (Beckwith) Paino, whom he always noted was the “love of his life”. Dick was a strong, kind and compassionate man, born on December 1, 1942, in Norwich, NY. He was...

Doris Vasile
Mar 14, 2013
Doris E. Vasile, 94, passed away at her residence in Norwich, NY, on Thursday, March 14, 2013.Born June 28, 1918, in Framingham, MA, Doris was the daughter of LaBurton and Ethel (Grant) Stevens. On July 17, 1948, Doris married Eugene R. Vasile who predeceased her in 2006. Doris also lived for a time in Oceana, VA, where she enjoyed her...

Velma Bell
Mar 13, 2013
Velma P. Bell, 90, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Norwich.Born June 22, 1922, in Norwich, Velma was the daughter of William and Ruby (Hibbard) Satterlee. She was a resident of Norwich most of her life and attended Norwich schools. She also resided for a time in Utica. Velma spent...

Gerald Mcgowan
Mar 6, 2013
Gerald F. McGowan, 88, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.Born June 30, 1924, in Binghamton, Gerry was the son of Joseph and Ruby (Sayles) McGowan. Following his schooling, he served during World War II in the U.S. Army. On September 28, 1946, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, he married Catherine J....

Elma Bida
Feb 26, 2013
A private memorial service and burial were held on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Chapel at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Norwich, NY, for Elma M. Bida, longtime resident of Chenango Lake, who passed away on February 26, 2013.Elma was the daughter of Henry and Ella Frances (Bessinger) Murphy and was born in Orangeburg, SC, on October 26, 1918.Elma spent...

Lucy Miles
Feb 21, 2013
Lucy J. Miles, 80, of Grove Avenue, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at her home with her family at her side.Born in Norwich on May 21, 1932, Lucy was the daughter of John and Rose (Ferro) Paino. She was a graduate of Norwich High School and an active member of St. Bartholomew’s Church. Lucy enjoyed crocheting and reading...

Cleora Stanard
Feb 13, 2013
Cleora M. “Cleo” Stanard, 87, formerly of South Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.Born December 23, 1925, in Norwich, Cleo was the daughter of Burnett E. and Ida (Schloss) May. She lived her entire life in the Norwich area and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1943. She worked...

William Davis
Feb 5, 2013
William Joseph Davis, 64, died peacefully Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the University of North Carolina Hospital with his sons at his side.Bill was born March 20, 1948, to William and Bertha (Casamento) Davis in Washington, DC. He grew up in Norwich, the middle of six children. He attended St. Paul’s (now Holy Family) School and graduated from Norwich High...

R. Crawford
Jan 16, 2013
R. Reed Crawford, 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.Born in Norwich on April 15, 1930, Reed was the son of Ralph and Hilda (Johnson) Crawford. He grew up in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School in 1948. Reed then graduated from Utica College of Syracuse...