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
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
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...
David M. Montague
Jun 19, 2024
David M. Montague, 72, of Norwich, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
He was born in Norwich, on July 2, 1951, a son of the late John and Fern (Tucker) Montague. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1970 and then attended SUNY Broome. David worked for 51 years for The Evening Sun in many capacities including film...
Lawrence E. Gleason
Jun 14, 2024
Lawrence E. “Larry” Gleason, 75, of Guilford, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, died of complications due to Parkinson’s disease.
He was born on November 4, 1948, in Sidney, the son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Louise (Stephens) Gleason. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1967 and later joined the United States Navy and served honorably until 1973,...
Bridget Hannan
May 29, 2024
Bridget Hannan (nee Savage) went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Known as Breena from childhood, she was born June 4, 1932, in Deliga, Dromcollogher, County Limerick, Ireland, to Patrick and Ellen (nee Stokes) Savage. In October 1962 she met Oscar Hannan, the love of her life. He came to visit his sister at the maternity hospital...
Errold T. Butler
May 22, 2024
Errold T. Butler, 89, of Norwich, died on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
Born on November 14, 1934, in Nassau, Bahamas, a son of the late Thomas and Albertha (Moss) Butler. He spent his childhood in both the Bahamas and the United States. In his early twenties, Errold permanently moved to Florida. In...
Paul A. Blydenburgh
May 14, 2024
Paul A. Blydenburgh, 68, of Norwich, died at his residence with family by his side on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Born on September 23, 1955, in Bay Shore, NY, Paul was a son of the late Emmanuel and Helen (L’Hommedieu) Blydenburgh. He grew up on Long Island and was a graduate of Deer Park High School in Deer Park, NY. Paul...
Sanders A. Grant
May 14, 2024
Sanders A. “Sandy” Grant, 55, of South New Berlin, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Born on April 22, 1969 in Dunkirk, NY, he was a son of Sherman Grant and Linda Blodgett. He went to Fredonia High School and graduated in 1987. In 1989, Sandy graduated from Alfred State University with an associate degree from the agricultural division. A...
Charles E. Diefenbacher
May 12, 2024
Charles E. “Charlie” Diefenbacher Jr., 99, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford with his family by his side.
Born in Norwich on January 4, 1925, Charles was the first-born son of Charles E. Sr. and Margret (Condon) Diefenbacher, one of their seven children. He graduated for Norwich High School...
Thomas F. Manley
May 8, 2024
Thomas F. “Tom” Manley, Jr., 89, of Norwich, died on Wednesday, May, 8, 2024.
Born on May 1, 1935, in Norwich, Tom was a son of the late Dr. Thomas F. and Dorothy (Wait) Manley where he spent his childhood working his family farm. He graduated from Manlius Military Academy and continued his education at Syracuse University. In 1960, Tom graduated...
Betty S. Abraham
Apr 30, 2024
Betty S. Abraham, 97, of Norwich, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the New York State Veterans’ Home with her family by her side.
Born on July 8, 1926, in Norwich, Betty the daughter of the late Frank, Sr. and Ethel (Holliday) Dalrymple. She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1944 and worked at both Victory Markets...
Rose M. Wentz
Apr 30, 2024
Rose M. Wentz, 92, of New Berlin, died on April 30, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital.
Born on August 14, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Santiago and Elvira (Rosa) Cassas. She was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from High School in Brooklyn. It was there that Rose met her future husband, John H. Wentz, while he was...
John J. Gawronski
Apr 19, 2024
John Joseph Gawronski, proud owner of the Wilson Funeral Home, 56, of Norwich, died on Friday, April 19, 2024 with his loving family by his side after succumbing to ALS.
Born on April 23, 1967, in Erie, PA, John was son of Gerald and Madonna (Murray) Gawronski and the sixth of their seven children. Along with his family, and in...
Leanna A. Rothwell
Apr 15, 2024
Leanna A. Rothwell, 19, of Pharsalia, passed away following a seizure on Monday, April 15, 2024. With a heart full of love, a spirit that shined as bright as the sun, and kindness that touched countless lives, she left an indelible mark on our world.
Born on January 9, 2005, Leanna was the first daughter of Raina Whitney and Shad Rothwell....
Lillian L. Pratt
Apr 4, 2024
Lillian L. Pratt, 81, of Sherburne, died at her residence with her family at her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Born on May 2, 1942 in Bainbridge, NY, Lillian was a daughter of the late George and Virginia (Morris) Pratt. She grew up in Coventry, Afton, and Bainbridge areas, graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1960. She furthered her education...
Lois R. Sheldon
Mar 28, 2024
Lois R. Sheldon passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 91. Lois is survived by sons David (Cheryl) and Jeff (Lisa), and four grandchildren Andrew, Victoria, Carey, and Olivia. She was preceded in death by Richard Sheldon, her husband of 67 years.
Lois was born in Syracuse, NY. She was a graduate of Central High School in...
Sean M. Kelly
Mar 28, 2024
Sean M. Kelly, 58, of Sherburne, died in his residence surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Sean was born in Flushing, NY, on November 25, 1965, a son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Scott) Kelly. He grew up in Hollis-Queens, NY where he attended school there. He later moved to Sherburne with his family where he worked at...
Nora L. Bixby
Mar 24, 2024
Nora L. Bixby, 84, formerly of Greene, NY, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in the comfort of her daughter and son-in-law’s home.
Nora was born on November 27, 1939, in Corning, NY, she spent her childhood in Johnson City, NY, Elmira, NY, and Mt. Upton, NY. She was a graduate from Mt. Upton High School and lived in...
Barbara M. Endres
Mar 18, 2024
Barbara M. Endres, 86, formerly of Oxford, NY and more recently of Little River, SC, died on Monday, March 18, 2024 at McLeod Health Loris Hospital, in Loris, SC.
Barbara was born in Mineola, NY, a daughter of the late John and Elvira (Kalb) Endres. She worked at SUNY Binghamton for many years as a financial advisor. She was a...
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