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...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Brownell
Dec 17, 2023
Gerald L. "Jerry" Brownell, 81, of Norwich, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Born on May 21, 1942, in New Berlin, NY, Jerry was the son of the late Merle and Mary (Tavani) Brownell. He graduated from New Berlin Central School in 1960 and shortly after found employment at General Laboratories Associates in Norwich....
Albert A. Mirabito
Dec 15, 2023
Albert A. “Al” Mirabito passed away at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was 94 years old.
Al was born on April 13, 1929, in North Tonawanda, NY, and as a young child moved to Norwich with his family. He attended Norwich Schools before he joined the United States Navy at age 17....
Mark D. Waters
Dec 8, 2023
Mark D. “Muddy” Waters, 63, most recently of Oxford, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Friday, December 8, 2023, after a courageous four-month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the Mercy House in Endicott, NY. Mark was born on May 3, 1960 in Johnson City, NY to the late Charles A. Waters and...
Barbara A. Edwards
Dec 6, 2023
Barbara A. Edwards, 91, of Johnson City, NY, passed away in the company of loved ones on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1932, in Norwich, the daughter of Ralph “Bob” and Leone (Boyden) Cumber of Norwich, NY. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her as were her kind words and generous deeds...
Leandro M. Velasco
Dec 3, 2023
Leandro Miguel Velasco, well-known international mosaic, stained glass, and portrait artist died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was 90 years old.
Leandro was born in Cali, Colombia, South America on June 12, 1933. He spent his childhood in Colombia and as an early adult became an art teacher in their local...
Rosalie T. Gibbon
Nov 24, 2023
Rosalie T. Gibbon, 83, a Norwich native, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on February 11, 1940, Rosalie was the daughter of Angelo T. and Frances M. (Scafidi) Taranto. After graduating from Norwich High School in 1958 Rosalie attended SUNY Oneonta, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in bookkeeping and education. Rosalie spent...
Agnes M. Edatie
Nov 20, 2023
Agnes M. “Aggie” Edatie, 74, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 with her family by her side.
Born on April 5, 1949, in Afton, NY, Aggie was the daughter of Harold and Mary Frances (Caracciolo) Dilello. She attended school in Afton and later earned an associate’s degree from SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus. Aggie was a well-known antiques...
Ernest F. Schraft
Nov 18, 2023
Ernest F. “Ernie” Schraft, 87, a lifelong Norwich resident, passed away in the NYS Veterans’ Home at Oxford, NY on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Born in Norwich on June 14, 1936, he was the son of Edward and Gladys (Roberts) Schraft. While in High School, he excelled in sports, playing football, baseball, and basketball and was a graduated of Norwich...
Joseph F. Lombardi
Nov 14, 2023
JOSEPH F. LOMBARDI
Joseph F. “Joe” Lombardi, 81, of Norwich, NY passed away in his home, 12 Hickok Avenue, Norwich, NY, on November 14, 2023. Joe had a short but valiant fight with a terminal illness.
Joe was born in Earlville, NY on May 26,1942 to Joseph and Lena (Grizzie) Lombardi. Earlville, NY is where Joe grew up and began his passion...
Barbara Root
Nov 14, 2023
Barbara Jean Root, 80, of Norwich, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Barbara was born on May 30, 1943, in Norwich, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Truesdell) Bunting. She spent most of her childhood in the areas of Cincinnatus, Texas Valley and Norwich. A favorite childhood memory she shared was riding her pony from the farm in Texas Valley,...
Virginia N. Smith
Nov 13, 2023
Virginia N. “Ginger” Smith, 88, of Norwich, died peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she has resided for the last few years.
Born on February 12, 1935, in Norwich, Ginger was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Marvin) Leonard. She grew up in the Norwich area and attended Norwich Schools. Ginger spent...
Eleanor A. Mirabito
Nov 11, 2023
Eleanor A. Mirabito passed away at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following complications from a fall. She was 91 years old.
Born on July 21, 1932, on the family farm in McDonough, NY, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Spencer and Hazel (Pike) Aldrich. She graduated from Oxford Academy & Central School...
Katherine E. Turner
Nov 5, 2023
Katherine E. “Katie” Turner, 80, of Norwich, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 10, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Angelina (Sidote) Mirabito. Katie was a Norwich High School graduate of 1960 and St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in 1963. In addition to being a Registered Nurse, she...
Margaret Ann Mccarthy
Oct 27, 2023
Margaret Ann Brennan McCarthy passed away peacefully in the company of her sons at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. She was 90 years old.
Calling hours will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home in Norwich on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited...
Edward J. Lawton
Oct 26, 2023
Edward J. “Ed” Lawton, 72, passed away suddenly on the morning of Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Born on April 17, 1951, in Greene, NY, Ed was the son of Paul “Johnny” and Barbara “Bobbie” (Southworth) Lawton. He was raised in Oxford, NY and after graduating, he continued his education at SUNY Potsdam and received his master’s in mathematics from Suny Binghamton....
Carl R. Alonge
Oct 25, 2023
Carl R. Alonge, 90, formerly of New Berlin, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Born on September 10, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the only son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Yatsko Alonge. He spent his childhood in Brooklyn before attending St. Francis College. Carl honorably served from 1952-1954 in the United States Navy. Following his service,...
Kevin L. Stilwell
Oct 23, 2023
Kevin L. Stilwell, 65, formerly of Oxford, and more recently of Vestal, died at UHS Wilson Medical Center on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Leland and Josephine (Smith) Stilwell. He was raised in Morris and later moved to Oxford when his father’s career at the Raymond Corporation relocated them. He attended...
Richard J. "Dick" Milner
Oct 11, 2023
Richard J. “Dick” “Whitey” Milner, 87, well-known Norwich English teacher, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.
Born on April 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Dick was the son of the late Walter W. and Helen (O’Brien) Milner. He spent his childhood in Havertown, PA and graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys...
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