Obituaries

Jun 24, 2017

Warren J. Prentice, 78 , died at his summer home in Pittsfield on June 24, 2017.

He was born in New Berlin on September 6, 1938 to Harry and Winnifred Steere Prentice. He spent his childhood in the New Berlin area and attended and graduated from New Berlin Central School.

He married Theresa ...

Jun 20, 2017

Robert W. Fagan, 69 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on June 20, 2017 at his home on the farm in New Berlin.

Bob was born on July 29, 1947 in Newburgh, NY the son of Erwin & Ester (Salma) Fagan.  His childhood was spent in the Walden, NY...

Jun 13, 2017

Alice M. Ayers, 90 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, formerly of South New Berlin passed away on June 13, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home.

Alice was born on October 10, 1926 in New Lisbon, NY the daughter of Harold E. & Florence (Garratt) Rowe.  Her childhood was spent in New Berlin and...

May 17, 2017

Cathy D. Hawkins, 58 yrs. old of Mt. Upton, NY passed away on May 17, 2017 in Johnson City, NY.

Cathy was born on October 1, 1958 in Dunkirk, NY the daughter of Vincent & Billie (Howell) Loret.  Her childhood was spent in Long Island. She was a graduate of William Floyd High School in...

May 15, 2017

Eleanor L. Webb, 93 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on May 15, 2017 in New Berlin, NY.

Eleanor was born on March 28, 1924 in New Berlin, the daughter of Alvah & Helen (Hawkins) Day.

Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin area and she was a graduate of...

May 6, 2017

Frances E. (Moore) Kinch, 81 yrs. old of New Berlin , NY passed away peacefully on May 6, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Frances was born on November 11, 1935 in the Town of Pittsfield the daughter of Raymond & Mary (Dule y) Moore.  Her childhood was spent...

Apr 21, 2017

Eunice Fay Smith Cooper, 92 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Norwich Rehab & Nursing Home with her family at her side.

Eunice Fay Smith Cooper aka “The Butterfly Lady” was born on May 27, 1924 in Anacortes, Washington state to Russell Earl Smith and...

Apr 15, 2017

Helen L. DeBoer, 84 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on April 15, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.

Helen was born on October 21, 1932 in Norwich, NY the daughter of Stewart & Elva Norwood.  Her childhood was spent in the Norwich & Hubbardsville, NY...

Apr 10, 2017

Gail Patricia Root VanBrink, 76, of West Edmeston, NY was called home by the Lord on April 10, 2017 at her home following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born June 6, 1940 in Leonardsville, NY the daughter of Horace J. and Doris Burch Root.

She married Tommy B. VanBrink...

Apr 8, 2017

David L. Eckert Sr., 58 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away at his home with his family at his side on April 8, 2017.

David was born on May 26, 1958 in New Berlin, NY son of Frederick Sr. and Beverly Eckert. He spent his childhood in the New Berlin area and was...

Apr 7, 2017

Evelyn D. Whipple, 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on April 7, 2017 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich, NY. She was born on September 20, 1928 in Amblerville, NY the daughter of Grover Salisbury and Iva Lawrence. She was a local resident of New Berlin for many years.

Mar 21, 2017

Duane Roger Simmons 75 yrs. old of West Edmeston, NY passed away on March 21, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital, Utica, NY.

Duane was born on April 20, 1941 in New Berlin, NY the son of Renwick & Doris (Nash) Simmons.

He was a graduate of Leonardsville Central School and served in the...

Mar 19, 2017

Donald Earle Weaver, 92, of South New Berlin passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19th, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY after a short illness. Born February 15th, 1925 in Jefferson, NY, Donald was the son of William and Eloise (Danforth) Weaver. He and his 4 siblings spent their childhood...

Mar 18, 2017

Wayne D. Anderson 57 yrs. old of Columbus, NY passed away on March 18, 2017 at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

Wayne was born on March 24, 1959 in Norwich, NY the son of Gray & Beverly Anderson.  His childhood was spent in Columbus, NY.  He was a graduate of New Berlin Central School.

Mar 17, 2017

Arthur Iannello, 69, of New Berlin, died on March 17, 2017, at Chase Memorial Nursing Home. He suffered from Alzheimer’s as a condition related to Downs Syndrome.  He was born on November 11, 1947, in Summit New Jersey, the son of the late Rosario Iannello and Rose (Muzzipapa) Iannello. He is survived by two brothers and a...

Mar 13, 2017

Nancy Jane Rose Schoonover 1943 – 2017

Heaven received a beautiful angel Monday morning, March 13, 2017 in the privacy of her own home with her loving family by her side.

Nancy was born on February 22, 1943 in the town of New Berlin, NY, daughter of the late Kenneth and...

Mar 11, 2017

Mark Hoag, 60 yrs. old of the Town of Morris, NY passed away on March 11, 2017 at his home.

Mark was born on November 4, 1956 in New Berlin, NY the son of Robert & Ann (Scecchitano) Hoag.  His childhood was spent in the New Berlin area where he attended Morris and...

Mar 9, 2017

** Due to weather, Robert's funeral's will be Thursday at 2PM. Calling hours are also Thursday from 1 to 2 at the church in New Berlin instead of at the funeral home .

Robert Louis Angell, 92 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on March 9, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home....

Mar 7, 2017

Roger James Wood, 70 yrs. old of Cooperstown, NY went with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2017 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Jim was born in Utica, NY on April 14, 1946 to Cleo & Phyllis (Wiggins) Wood.

He attended West Winfield Central School from kindergarten through 8th grade.  Jim transferred...

Feb 20, 2017

Dudley Alonzo Church, 82 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on February 20, 2017 in Venice, Fl.

Dudley was born on February 25, 1934 in Smyrna, NY, the son of Samuel & Lillian (Helmuth) Church.  His childhood was spent in Chenango County and he attended Sherburne & Norwich area schools....