Nicholas W. Andrews
Mar 14, 2024
On September 6, 1985, a boy was born who navigated life with both deep emotional intensity and carefree whimsy that allowed him to be invincible, until March 14, 2024, when Nicholas William Andrews took his last ATV ride and returned to stardust. Nick lived fast and died too young, but his soulful smile will live on through the hearts of...
Frederic B. "Fred" Miers
Mar 4, 2024
Frederic B. “Fred” Miers, 83, a lifelong Norwich resident and active community leader died on Monday, March 4, 2024, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 28, 1940, at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, Fred was a son of the late Charles and Elinor (Barnes) Miers. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1958, serving as vice-president of his senior...

Patrick M. Joy
Feb 29, 2024
Patrick M. “Pat” Joy, 66, of Norwich, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Pat was born in Norwich, a son of the late Harold and Carol Joy. Most recently, Pat worked at Charlie’s Diner in Norwich.
There will be no formal services conducted for Patrick at this time. Burial will occur in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted...
Vivian B. Hooks
Feb 28, 2024
Vivian B. Hooks, 99, of Norwich, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home.
Born on September 6, 1924, in Little Falls, NY, Vivian was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Smith) Burns. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Little Falls and continued her education, and received her Registered Nurse certificate from St. Peter’s...
Charlotte Walbrecht
Feb 22, 2024
In Loving Memory of Charlotte Walbrecht
Charlotte Walbrecht, beloved wife of Kenneth; devoted mother of Laura (Curt), Chris (Eve), Greg (Joann), Meghan (Brandon), Danielle (Nick), and Alyssa (Kurt); cherished grandmother of eighteen, Caitlin, Lindsey, Kylie, Forest, Shira, Michael, Harper, Matthew, Channing, Mason, Emma, Kennedy, Alexa, Marshall, Emery, Griffin, Karson, and Tommie; and adored great-grandmother of five, peacefully passed away on February...
Patricia S. Schibeci
Feb 15, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Scully Schibeci, 84, of Canasawacta Street, Norwich, NY passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her home. Patricia was the beloved daughter of Barbara Smith and Raymond F. Scully, granddaughter of Charles A. and Agnes Smith, and Charles P. and Jane Scully. All were long-time residents of, and strong contributing citizens to, the Norwich community. In death,...
William O. "Bill" Lorenz
Feb 12, 2024
William O. “Bill” Lorenz, 93, of Norwich, died on Monday, February 12, 2024 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 24, 1930, in Riverhead, NY, Bill was a son of the late Oscar and Madeline (Payne) Lorenz. Bill attended school on Long Island and relocated to upstate New York in 1972 to follow his dream of being a farmer. He...

William K. Mason
Feb 9, 2024
William Keith "Bill" Mason of Whitehall and Glens Falls, NY passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024.
He is survived by Maggie (Margaret) Mason Kleinstuber, sister and Ross Mason, brother, as well as many nieces and nephews and a family of cousins in Australia.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Bill loved cycling and kayaking. He was responsible...
Francis P. "Frank" Maiurano
Feb 3, 2024
Francis P. “Frank” Maiurano, 69, a Norwich native, passed away in the presence of his daughter and granddaughter on February 3, 2024, at Wilson Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on March 7, 1954, in Norwich, Frank was the son of Francis P. “Bill” and Virginia “Honey” (Yacano) Maiurano. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1972...
Ina M. Arnold
Jan 27, 2024
Ina M. Arnold, 81, of Eagletown, OK, died peacefully in the knowing of her faith on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Ina was residing in Norwich, NY on hospice care in the home of her son, Chad, and daughter-in-law, Regina.
Ina was born on March 24, 1942 in DeQueen, AR, a daughter of the late Gordon and Irene (Knowles) Warford. She graduated...
Sheryl D. Rowe
Jan 22, 2024
Sheryl D. Rowe, 67, a lifelong Norwich resident died unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on October 27, 1956, in Norwich, Sheryl is a daughter of the late Brian and Shirley (Watson) Smith. While in High School, Sheryl worked for the Evening Sun newspaper, a job she continued to pursue following from graduation from Norwich...
Annette E. Smith
Jan 19, 2024
Annette E. “Nettie” Smith, 88, of Norwich, died peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Born on November 24, 1935 in Greene, NY, Annette was a daughter of the late Thorold J. and Elvira (Stewart) Smith. Nettie graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1954 and then attended SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Cortland where she earned a degree in social work. Starting...
Nathaniel Jenkins
Jan 15, 2024
BINGHAMTON — Nathaniel James Jenkins, 39, left this world to explore the beyond on January 15, 2024, following a tragic house fire.
Born in April 1984, he spent his young years in Norwich with his mother Janice (Jenkins) Coulson and brother, Roscoe 'Caz' Walker, along with his many cousins and friends.
In school, he was both on the wrestling team and football...
Larry L. Abbott
Jan 13, 2024
Larry L. Abbott, 78, a lifelong Norwich resident, died on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Born on August 23, 1945, in Norwich, Larry was a son of the late LeRoy and Constance (Garrigan) Abbott. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1964 and continued his education at Parson’s College. Growing up in Norwich, he worked at his parents’ business, Abbott’s Flower Shop,...
Robert M. Magistro
Jan 10, 2024
Robert M. “Bob” Magistro, 73, a lifelong Norwich resident passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence.
Born in Norwich on September 01, 1950, Robert was the son of the late Anthony A. Sr. and Ellen (Diefenbacher) Magistro. He graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1968 and immediately began a career with Norwich-Eaton Pharmaceuticals on...

Linda R. Saunders
Jan 7, 2024
Linda R. Saunders, 83, of Oxford, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Linda was born on November 23, 1940 in Morris, NY, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Neva (Parrish) Saunders. She served in the United States Army and has been a resident of the Bida Adult Home in Oxford, NY since 1995.
There will be no formal services...

Ada Burrs
Dec 29, 2023
Ada Burrs, 83, of Smyrna, NY, died of an apparent heart attack on Friday, December 29, 2023, at her residence.
Ada was very active at the God’s Bread Food Pantry in Smyrna.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Burrs.
A celebration of her life will be announced at a future date. On Ada’s request, there will be no funeral...
Lisa M. Sutton
Dec 24, 2023
Lisa M. Sutton, 58, of Norwich, died the evening of Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her residence.
Born on May 31, 1965 in Oswego, NY, Lisa was the daughter of Emily Anderson and William Grodecki. She graduated from Greene Central School in 1984 and shortly after earned her associates degree from SUNY Broome. Lisa found employment at a variety of...
Ronald C. Brown
Dec 23, 2023
Ronald C. “Ron” Brown, 89, a lifelong Norwich resident died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Ron was born on February 21, 1934, in Norwich, a son of the late Garrett and Blanche (Elander) Brown. He graduated from Norwich High School in 1952 and later attended SUNY Canton where he earned his associates degree....
Winifred W. Ratcliff
Dec 21, 2023
Winifred W. “Winnie” Ratcliff, 98, of Norwich, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Winnie was born in her grandfather’s house on July 6, 1925, in East Pharsalia, NY, a daughter of the late Ivon and Pearl (Harrington) Wright. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1943 and then earned her registered nurse degree from Crouse-Irving...