Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Fred Charles Cottrell 82 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, passed away on May 21, 2024, at Chase Nursing, Home.   Fred was born on May 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Fred’s very early years were spent in Scranton with his beloved big brother, Ralph, and many extended family members.   He always remembered them and was...

May 6, 2024

Evelyn Hope Monroe 4/29/24-5/6/24

“Dearest Baby, please know that our greatest Blessing was having you…”

Evelyn Hope Monroe passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents at the Walter RG Baker NICU at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Evelyn...

Apr 15, 2024

Marion E. Church, 86 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on April 15, 2024, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, NY.

Marion was born on July 19, 1937, the daughter of Lorengo & Mable A. (Brown) Miller.   Her childhood was spent in the Norwich area where she attended Norwich School....

Apr 13, 2024

Roger Howard Williams, 84, of New Berlin, NY, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Leesburg, FL. He was born on October 18, 1939, in New Berlin, NY.

Roger was a devoted husband to his former wife, Catherine (Saur) Williams, until her passing in 2021. Roger's love for his family was unmatched, and he cherished...

Apr 4, 2024

David Coleman, 66 years old of New Berlin, NY passed away on April 4, 2024, at his home.

David was born in Hamilton, NY, the son of Walter Coleman Sr. and Ruth (Olson) Coleman.

He attended New Berlin Central School where he enjoyed playing football.   He graduated with the class of 1977.   After...

Apr 3, 2024

Nancy Martinos, 66 years old of, Binghamton, NY passed away on April 3, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was born on September 28, 1957, in New Berlin, NY, the daughter of the late William Hansen and Margaret Cernak.   Her childhood was spent in New Berlin.   She was a 1975 graduate of New Berlin Central School and...

Mar 26, 2024

Ray Laverne Miles, 88 years old of New Berlin NY, passed away of natural causes on March 26, 2024, at his home. Ray was born on July 27, 1935, in Otselic, NY, the son of Harold & Esther (Jordan) Miles. Ray is survived by his children, Timothy L. Miles of Pottstown, PA, Brian K. Miles of South New Berlin,...

Mar 24, 2024

Ray M. Cross, 86 yrs, old of the Town of Columbus, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at home with his family by his side.

Ray was born on February 6, 1938, the son of the late Harry and Eleanor (Roberts) Cross of Brookfield, NY.

On August 26, 1960, he married...

Mar 21, 2024

Alice May Morehand was born August 3, 1947, in Utica, New York to the late Johnson Morehand and Lila Spafford Morehand. Throughout her childhood, she attended Hope Chapel A.M.E Zion Church, under the pastorate of the late Alphonso Whitfield, Sr., where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of ten. She graduated from...

Mar 15, 2024

Ronald A. Fink, 79 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away at his home on March 15, 2024.

Ronald was born on May 29, 1944, in Deposit, NY, the son of Arvid & Hattie (Bolster) Fink.   His childhood was spent in the Deposit area where he attended Deposit...

Mar 9, 2024

Betty Jean Barker (Frink), 87, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024 under the care of Gulfside Center for Hospice Care at Heather Hill in New Port Richey, Florida. She was born on September 2, 1936 in Norwich, NY. Betty spent most of her years at her home in New Berlin, NY. She was very proud of...

Feb 22, 2024

Donald Wayne Van Wagner, 77 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away at his home on February 22, 2024.

Donald was born on August 18, 1946, in Utica, NY, the son of S. Donald and Irene Van Wagner.   His childhood was spent in the Solsville, Sherburne 4 Corners and Spur Street in the Town...

Feb 18, 2024

Donna L. Adams, 68 yrs. old of Pittsfield, NY passed away on February18, 2024 at her home.

Donna was born on October 27, 1955, in New Berlin, NY, the daughter of Lewis & Ruth (Chesebrough) Backus.   Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin area, and she was a graduate of New Berlin Central School.  ...

Feb 12, 2024

Hilda E. Christian (March 1 1935 - February 12 2024) Hilda E. Christian, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in New Berlin surrounded by her family. She was born March 1, 1935, in Middlefield, N.Y. to Louis M. Backus Sr and Fairy B. (Brownell) Backus. She was predeceased by her brothers Louis Backus Jr.,...

Feb 3, 2024

Martin E. Cox, 67 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on February 3, 2024, at Wilson Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Martin was born on September 24, 1956, in Syracuse, NY, the son of Edward Ward & Charlotte Eloise Ransom.   His childhood was spent working on a farm in Cazenovia, NY.   He was a graduate of Cazenovia...

Jan 21, 2024

Judy Irene Brown of New Berlin, passed away 01/21/2024 at Chase Memorial due to cancer. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends during her last days. Many stories shared, with much love and laughter. Judy was born 12/17/1943 in the New Berlin Hospital, the daughter of Robert C. and Dorothy W. Lloyd. Judy...

Jan 6, 2024

Beverly Ann Harvey, 88 years old of Sherburne, NY, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton, NY.

Beverly was born on December 14, 1935, in Springvale, PA, the daughter of James & Lena (Howell) Harvey.   Her childhood was spent in Springvale, where she attended the local school.   She later moved to...

Dec 31, 2023

Obituary of George Russell Silvernell, Esq. October 25, 1930 – December 31, 2023

George Russell Silvernell, Esq. lifelong resident of Unadilla, New York, world traveler and community lawyer in Oneonta, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

George was born on October 25, 1930, in Oneonta, New York, the son of George...

Dec 16, 2023

Susan M. Getchell, 62 years old of New Berlin, NY, passed away at her Silver Lake home on December 16, 2023.

Susan was born on May 13, 1961, in Albany, NY, the daughter of Darwin & Gloria (Coy) Laymon.   Her childhood was spent in Edmeston, NY where she attended Edmeston and Mt. Markham...

Dec 12, 2023

Nancy (Bice) Button, 85 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on December 12, 2023, in Norwich, NY.

Nancy was born on September 19, 1938, in the town of Brookfield, NY the daughter of Melvin and Mabel (Greenman) Bice.   Her childhood was spent on the family farm in South Brookfield and West...