Obituaries

Rima Impoliene

Rima Impoliene

Oct 5, 2024

Rima Impoliene, 60, of Norwich, died at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 5, 2024. 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Rima will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Paul's Church, 30 Pleasant Street, Norwich, where the Rev. Ralph A. Bove will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. 

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with...

Homer A. Burch

Homer A. Burch

Sep 23, 2024

Homer A. Burch, of Norwich, New York, died on Monday, September 23, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, New York. He was born in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Elsie (Head) and Edgar E. Burch on February 22, 1933. His wife, Janice (Bentle) Burch, survives. Homer is survived by his daughter, Laura Hover of Sacramento, California, and his...

Paul J. Law

Paul J. Law

Sep 13, 2024

Paul J. Law, 41, of Oxford, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2024. Born on July 19, 1983, in Harris, New York, Paul is a son of Kenneth Law, Jr. and Paula (Panzo) Kivler, both who survive. Paul was a mechanic in Staten Island, New York for many years before relocating to Upstate New York.

There will be no formal funeral...

James E. Dundon, Sr.

James E. Dundon, Sr.

Sep 7, 2024

James E. Dundon, Sr. 88, of Norwich, died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 3, 1936, in Binghamton, NY, he was a son of the late William and Wilma (Roper) Dundon. James graduated from Binghamton High School and then served in the Korean Conflict from 1954 – 1957 with...

Susan D. Dunham

Susan D. Dunham

Sep 2, 2024

Susan D. Dunham, 73, of Norwich, died on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. 

Born on October 17, 1950, in Norwich, Susan was a daughter of Cecil and Dorothy (Smith) Barrows. She attended school in Oxford and later moved to Norwich where she worked as a phone operator for the Chenango & Unadilla Telephone Company. Susan worked...

Bridget M. Schena

Bridget M. Schena

Aug 23, 2024

On August 23, 2024 laying by her mother's side, hand in hand with her husband and surrounded by family, Bridget M. Schena, 26, succumbed to her battle with cancer.

Born on June 26, 1998, Bridget now watches over those still here. Her husband, Gideon; parents, Micheal and Miranda (Seiler) Murphy; children, Zayne, Witten, Madelyne, Elizabeth, Ryleigh; special niece, Blakeleigh; her siblings,...

Robert S. Yacono

Robert S. Yacono

Aug 22, 2024

Robert S. Yacono, 66, of Norwich, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024, as a result of a motorcycle accident in the City of Norwich. 

Born on September 14, 1957, in Jersey City, NJ, Robert was a son of Robert and Rosemary (Van Vorst) Yacono. He graduated from Norwich High School and furthered his education at Villanova University, Syracuse Law School, Thunderbird...

David Jerry Collier

David Jerry Collier

Aug 21, 2024

David Jerry Collier, 71, of Plymouth, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. 

Born on February 18, 1953, in Norwich, Jerry was a son of Robert and Eleanor (Wilkes) Collier. He graduated from Sherburne-Earlville in 1971 and then attended SUNY Morrisville. He later earned his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta. Over the years, Jerry worked for the...

Barbara Ann McElroy

Barbara Ann McElroy

Aug 21, 2024

Barbara Ann McElroy, 88, of Mt. Upton, NY, died peacefully at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. 

Barbara Ann was born on May 22, 1936, in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of Thomas and Helen (Papin) McElroy. She grew up in New Jersey and attended Catholic School. After the death of both of her parents, Barbara...

David A. Carnachan

David A. Carnachan

Aug 12, 2024

David A. Carnachan, 70, of Norwich, died in the comforts of his home on Monday, August 12, 2024, with family by his side. 

Born on May 30, 1954, in Troon, Scotland, David was the son of the late James and Anne (Kelly) Carnachan. At the age of five, with his family, David relocated to Norwich. As a youth, he was a...

Frank J. Mollura

Frank J. Mollura

Aug 10, 2024

Frank Mollura passed away on August 10, 2024, at nearly 96 years old. He was a 1949 graduate of NY State Maritime Academy and was active with alumni. He served in WWII. After 32 years of service, he retired as a Lt Commander of the US Navy Seabees. He also retired after 30 years from the US Air Force, Rome...

Don R. Burke

Don R. Burke

Aug 8, 2024

Donald R. “Don” Burke, former Director of Bands for the Norwich High School, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Crouse Memorial Hospital in Syracuse.

Born in Norwich on June 28, 1952, Don was a son of the late Robert and Alice Irene (Long) Burke. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of...

Dale G. Grey

Dale G. Grey

Aug 8, 2024

Dale Garth Grey, 61, retired United States Air Force Colonel and current Deacon of St. Bartholomew’s and St. Paul’s Catholic Churches in Norwich died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center. 

Born on January 21, 1963, in Ithaca, NY, Dale was the son of C. Garth and Jane (Tingley) Grey. He grew up in Norwich and graduated...

Mary Fern

Mary Fern

Aug 3, 2024

Mary M. Fern (née Maiurano), aged 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Wake Forest, NC, on August 3, 2024.

Born on November 23, 1939, in Norwich, NY, Mary grew up in a loving family with her parents, Joseph “Pep” and Rose (D'Ambra) Maiurano. 

Mary attended Norwich City Schools and graduated from Norwich High School in 1958. On October 8, 1960,...

Clarence C. Bates, Sr.

Clarence C. Bates, Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Clarence C. “Clancy” Bates, 73, of Indian Trail, NC, and formerly of Norwich, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.

Born on July 29, 1951, in Norwich, Clancy was a son of Warren and Elizabeth (Jilson) Bates. He spent his childhood in Norwich and graduated from Norwich High School in 1971. Clancy was...

Donna J. Guinn

Donna J. Guinn

Jul 17, 2024

Donna J. Guinn, 76, a lifelong Norwich resident, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Born in Norwich on February 23, 1948, Donna was a daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie (Keplinger) Guinn. She graduated from Norwich High School and spent the next thirty-one years working as an operator for the former Chenango & Unadilla...

Barbara L. Fendsack

Barbara L. Fendsack

Jul 17, 2024

Barbara Ellen Lacy Fendsack, 79, of Norwich, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born on July 3, 1945, in Massena, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Marjorie (Clarkson) Lacy. She moved to Norwich as a youth and graduated from Norwich High School in 1963. She then attended the Syracuse...

Kenneth W. Swift

Kenneth W. Swift

Jul 11, 2024

Kenneth W. “Ken” Swift, 94, of Amblerville, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY. Born as the youngest of three on May 7, 1930 to William and Aldona (Czarnomski) Swift in Staten Island, NY. Ken moved with his family, along with his brother Lawrence (1926 - 2001), and sister Jane...

Sharon L. Quinn

Sharon L. Quinn

Jun 30, 2024

Sharon L. Quinn, formerly of Norwich, NY, and more recently of Ballston Spa, NY, was called to be with our Lord on June 30, 2024, following a heart condition. 

“All I am and all I hope to be, I owe to my mother.” – Abraham Lincoln

Born on November 7, 1946, in Delhi, NY, Sharon was a daughter of the late Charles...

Gloria A. Winter

Gloria A. Winter

Jun 21, 2024

Gloria A. Winter, 91, of Norwich, died peacefully at her home on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Born on February 14, 1933, in Massena, NY, Gloria was the only daughter of Lawrence D. and Anabelle (Bordeaux) Baker. She graduated from Catholic elementary school and Canton High School, Canton, NY and attended St. Lawrence University. Gloria was a legal secretary for several...