Obituaries

Nov 29, 2018

Gloria Tucker, 78 yrs. old of Beaver Meadow, formerly from the New Berlin area, passed away on November 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Norwich Rehab and Nursing Center.

Gloria was born on July 25, 1940 in Auburn, NY the daughter of Charles & Martha Drew.  Her childhood was spent on Skaneateles...

Nov 23, 2018

John F. “Jack” Parks Sr., 90 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on November 23, 2018 at his home.

Jack was born on May 14, 1928 in Ilion, NY the son of Frank & Blanche (Williams) Parks.  His childhood was spent in the South Edmeston area and he was a graduate of...

Nov 17, 2018

Sarah “Sally” Lidell passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 at Chase Nursing Home at the age of 93.

Sarah Frances Hardic Lidell (Sally) was born September 5, 1925 in Mehoopany PA, the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Robinson) Hardic.  The family moved to Edmeston NY when Sally was 2 years old.  She...

Nov 10, 2018

Mildred A. Tremper Miller Whipple, 99 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 10 at the Chase Nursing Home in New Berlin.

She was born on December 2, 1918 in Utica, N.Y., daughter of Robert and Ruth Tremper. She lived much of her younger life in the Youngsville area, in Sullivan County,...

Nov 6, 2018

The rainbow bridge was calling you, and the many creatures big and small, fur, feathered , fin, and scales  were waiting for you on the other side of that bridge, you took that step, crossed that bridge and went to take care of them.  Such as you did in life. After numerous years battling illness “Dr. Dan” left this...

Nov 4, 2018

Mary C. Peck, 77 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on November 4, 2018 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.

Mary was born on May 22, 1941 in Worcester, NY the daughter of Delmar & Thelma Woodbeck.  She was raised by foster parents, Elmer & Beulah Lent.  Her childhood was spent in the...

Oct 25, 2018

Pauline Holdridge Smith, 92 yrs. of Norwich, NY, formerly of New Berlin, passed away on October 25, 2018.

Pauline was born in New Berlin, NY to Ernest (Tom) and Violet Farthing Holdrige on 12/11/1925.  The family moved to Edmeston, NY when she was four years old.  Pauline graduated from Edmeston Central School and later attended...

Oct 24, 2018

Douglas Edward Ray, 63 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on October 24, 2018 at his home following a long term illness.

Doug was born on December 12, 1954 in Norwich, NY the son of George Sr. & Myrtle (Cole) Ray.  His childhood was spent in Norwich where he attended Norwich Central School.

Oct 22, 2018

Margaret Hansen Cernak, 85 , passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2018, in Ocala, Florida with her loving daughters by her side.

She was born in Norwich on October 1, 1933, daughter of Clarence and Elsie Jenkins. Peg spent her childhood in South Edmeston and New Berlin and graduated from New Berlin Central School. She...

Sep 11, 2018

Wayne Brownell, 66 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away on September 11, 2018 at his home in Edmeston, NY .

Wayne was born on May 11th, 1952 in New Berlin, NY the son of Max JR and Bernice Brownell. He spent most of his childhood in the New Berlin area. Wayne attended...

Sep 7, 2018

Jamie April Thompson 39 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on September 7, 2018 at her home. Jamie was born on April 9, 1979 in Sidney, NY the daughter of William & Rose (Hendrickson) Heath. Her childhood was spent in the Davenport area. She was a graduate of Charlotte Valley Central School. She...

Aug 19, 2018

Mark Vernon Woodard, 66 , died August 19, 2018 at his New Berlin home.

Mark was born in New Berlin in 1951 to Elizabeth and Archie Woodard.  He graduated from New Berlin Central School.  Mark worked at the New Berlin Shoe Factory until it closed.  Being a motorcycle enthusiast, Mark opened a motorcycle shop and...

Aug 19, 2018

Coralie E. Mattice “Corky” , born December 18, 1929 to Stuart and Ena (Dana) Foote of Otego went to be with her Lord on August 19, 2018.

Coralie was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Berlin where she served as a deaconess, taught Sunday school and was active in missions...

Aug 18, 2018

Camille Joseph Hyder Jr. (Husky), 80 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on August 18, 2018 at his home in New Berlin.

Camille was born on December 26, 1937 in Utica, NY the son of Camille & Reba Hyder.  His childhood was spent in Utica where he attended Utica Proctor High School.  While...

Jul 24, 2018

Richard F. G. Gainfort, 62 years old living in South New Berlin, New York, passed away Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018 while at home, he was born November 11, 1955.  Richard was born in Newark, New Jersey and attended the Newton, New Jersey Elementary and High Schools.  His parents are Samuel and Susan (Eckstein) Gainfort who are...

Jul 9, 2018

Jentje “James” Postma, 91 yrs. old of South Edmeston, NY passed away on July 9, 2018 in Norwich, NY.

James was born on May 7, 1927 in Holand, Oudega, Netherlands the son of Bouwe & Gatske (Bouma) Postma.  His childhood was spent in the Netherlands.  He served in the Dutch Army and was stationed in...

Jun 30, 2018

Lula Mary Lund, 81 yrs. old of Columbus, NY passed away on June 30, 2018 in Albany, NY.

Lula was born on June 9, 1937 in Morris, NY the daughter of Earl & Gladys (Southwick) Lamb.  Her childhood was spent in Morris where she attended Morris Central School.

Lula was employed as a...

Jun 13, 2018

Carl F. Askenback, 74 of Brooksville, Florida passed away June 13. 2018. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Carl was a professional florist and a classic automobile enthusiast as well as a Corvette restoration expert. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary...

Jun 7, 2018

Frank E. Wright, 99 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on June 7, 2018 in Norwich, NY.

Frank was born on January 10, 1919 in Henderson, NY the son of Gad & Cora (Green) Wright.  His childhood was spent in the Pittsfield and New Berlin areas.  He was a 1937 graduate of New Berlin Central School...

Jun 4, 2018

Sandra E. Harrington, 71 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 4, 2018 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin.

Sandra was born on November 14, 1946 in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Raymond & Mary (Duley) Moore.  Her childhood was spent in New Berlin where she attended New Berlin Central School. ...