Louise Wackford
Apr 16, 2024
Louise Ann Wackford, 84, of Oxford, NY. Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Louise was born in Lebanon, PA, daughter of the late Richard Charles Troy and Julia Helen Klimovsky Troy. Louise was predeceased by her parents and by her son Michael Wackford and sister Eleanor Mitchell.
Louise is survived by her loving...
George Robert Hofmann
Apr 7, 2024
George R. Hofmann, 93 of McDonough, NY, passed away on April 7, 2024. George was born in Smithville Flats, NY, where he lived and worked on his family Dairy farm for over 60 years. George loved the farm; it was truly his heart and soul. He was everything you would expect an outdoorsmen and farmer to be. He was kind...
Jeffrey C Whitney
Mar 30, 2024
Jeffrey C. Whitney, affectionately known as "El Jefe" to his friends and family, passed away surrounded by family on March 30. Jeff leaves behind a legacy as vibrant and unique as the sunset over the beaches he loved.
Jeff entered the world on January 14, 1957, the coldest day on record in the history of Oxford, NY, born to Caroline and...
Walter P. Kaminski
Mar 20, 2024
Walter P. Kaminski, 73, of Oxford, NY, passed away on March 20, 2024. Walter was born in Jonesport, ME, son of the late Walter and Irma (Huntley) Kaminski. He married his loving wife Barbara (Bornschein) Kaminski in 1969, and together they had two sons whom they loved very much. Walter proudly served in the United States Air Force. After returning...
Edward Joseph Proppe Jr.
Mar 18, 2024
Edward Joseph Proppe, Jr.
Passed peacefully at home on March 18, 2024, surrounded by family. Born to Edward J. Proppe, Sr. and Mary (Niegos) Proppe on November 2, 1939, in Fulton, NY. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karol (Hayden) Proppe; Daughter Kari Hernandez-Proppe (Justino); Grandchildren Kathryn Proppe, Timothy Proppe, Abigail Jewell (Nathan), Samantha “Grunt” Proppe (Chavis Howard),...
Doris Henion
Mar 12, 2024
Doris Henion, 81, of Oxford, NY passed away March 12th, 2024.
Doris was born in Denville, NJ. Daughter of the late George and Doris (Bowe) Utter. Doris lived in New Jersey until she married her loving husband Marvin in 1967. They later left New Jersey and moved to the quiet countryside of upstate New York where she enjoyed many years spent...
Sally M Small
Mar 11, 2024
Sally M. Small, 87, resident of Bedford, NH, died on March 11, 2024, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
She was born on March 13, 1936, in Brockton, MA, the daughter of Myron Mather and Mae (Weatherbee) Mather. Sally was raised and educated in West Bridgewater, having graduated from Howard High School, Class of 1953. She received her bachelor’s degree...
Otis P Smith
Feb 14, 2024
Otis P. Smith Jr., 93, of Oxford. Passed away February 14, 2024.
Otis was born in Gloucester City, NJ. He was the last surviving child of Otis P. and Sarah Smith of Gloucester City. He is survived by his longtime companion Kathryn Yorks and his children: Otis, John, David, and Nancy. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, six great...
Donald Eldred
Jan 9, 2024
Donald “Butch” Eldred 71, of Oxford, NY. Passed away on January 9,2023. Butch was born in Charleston, SC, son of Donald Eldred and Margaret Hawley. He was a graduate of Oxford Academy and Central Schools and SUNY Potsdam University. He loved football and wrestling and was a NYS College wrestling champion. Butch owned and operated a real estate development...
Marianne Noyes
Jan 8, 2024
Marianne Noyes
March 29, 1950 – January 8, 2024
Marianne passed away on January 8, 2024, after a long illness, surrounded by her family, Marianne was 73.
She is pre-deceased by her parents one sister and one niece: Sherman Joseph Couture, Sara Ann (Rein) Couture, Lee (Couture) Harris and one niece (Julie). She is survived by 3 sisters: Rita...
Jane M Sheldon
Jan 7, 2024
Obituary – Jane M. Sheldon, formerly from McDonough, NY
Jane Sheldon was born in Mt Upton in her parents’ (Dorothy and Robert DeForest) home in the country, April 29, 1930. She went to school in Mt Upton, NY where they lived until she was sixteen. Jane remembers that they lived in three different houses while calling Mt Upton...
Bette Davies
Jan 6, 2024
Bette Davies, a longtime resident of Oxford, died peacefully on January 6 at home.
She had lived in the home for over 70 years with her much loved husband, Ted, who passed away in 2017. Bette always proclaimed, “I want to be carried out of this house when I die,”. Her daughter, Thedia, son in law, PJ Bednarski and...
Charles H. Day
Dec 14, 2023
Charles H Day, better known as Charlie to his family and friends, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Charlie was born in New Berlin, NY, son of the late Alvah and Helen (Hawkins) Day. He was predeceased by his parents and by his beloved wife Susan Day. Charlie was also predeceased by his sister Elenor Webb, his brother...
Elmer G. McGowan
Dec 10, 2023
Every day Elmer checked the local obituaries for his name and then adjusted his schedule accordingly. On Sunday, December 10, he finally saw his name. And we, his children, adjusted our schedules accordingly.
Elmer G. McGowan; U.S. Army veteran, retired farmer and school bus driver, originator of a thousand stories, and resident of Oxford for nearly all of...
Frances "Peg" Sylstra
Dec 8, 2023
Frances “Peg” Sylstra, 94, of Oxford, NY. Passed away at her home on Monday, December 8, 2023. Peg was born in Norwich, NY, daughter of the late T. Berton and Flora (Lewis) Smith. Peg was predeceased by her husband Nicholas Sylstra and by her brother Charles Smith.
Peg is survived by her children Nicholas and Susan Sylstra, James and Carole...
Donald E Wall
Nov 25, 2023
Donald E Wall, 72, of McDonough, NY. Passed away on November 25th, 2023. Don was born in Huntington, NY, son of the late Donald and Mildred (Regan) Wall.
Donald is survived by his children, Tesha Wall, Brandon (Sarah) Wall, Crystal Wall, and Reuban (Danielle) Wall; his brothers and sisters; John Wall, Adam Wall, Jed (Eileen) Wall, Kathy (Walter) Fox, Alice...
Peter A Timperlake
Nov 24, 2023
Peter A Timperlake, 83 of Oxford NY, passed away peacefully at Chenango Memorial Hospital on November 24th, 2023.
Peter is survived by his wife Nancy Timperlake and his children; Janet and James Brown, Andrew John Timperlake and Kim Miranda, and his three stepchildren and their families; he is also survived by his grandchildren, Robert (Cassie) Brown and Noah Timperlake. Peter...
Carol Ann Russell
Nov 20, 2023
Carol Ann Russell of Oxford, NY passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, November 20th, 2023 at UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City. Carol is survived by her children, Heidi Russell of New York City, Scott Russell of Rochester, NY, and Heather Russell (Leslie Kouba) of Cleveland, OH; her brother- and sister in-law Lockhart & Bernadette Russell of Hanover,...
Virginia M Lewis
Nov 10, 2023
Virginia M. Lewis, 70, of Sherburne, NY. Passed away peacefully at the Vet's Home on November 10, 2023. Virginia was born in Los Angeles CA, daughter of the late Lee and Amy (Wong) Fong. Virginia is survived by her children Lisa and Michael Kelly, Charles Lewis, and Michael and Katie Lewis. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren...
Harrison Weaver
Nov 4, 2023
Harrison Weaver was born May 29th, 1955. The proud son of Mary Coleman and Willie Weaver. A full-blooded Navajo, his maternal clan was Tłiziłáni (Manygoat) and paternal clan was Tódikózhi (Saltwater). His maternal grandfather was Tsinsikaadnii (Tree-clamp people), and his paternal grandfather was Áshįįhí (Salt people).
Harrison passed away in his home on November 4, 2023, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and family. Harrison’s life was a testament to the belief...