Edward "Jack" Najarian, 84 of Greene, NY passed away on March 5, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. He was predeceased by his parents, Leon Aram Najarian and Madolyn Najarian Gross and his wife Trenna Najarian. He is survived by his children, Dr. Cary Najarian and wife Jodi, daughter Jaqueline Signor and husband Peter; her grandchildren, Harper Najarian...
Jason A. Suloff, 40, McDonough, NY passed away on February 29, 2020 at Chenango Memorial Hospital after a 2-year long battle with cancer. Jason was born January 3, 1980 son of the late Herbert and Catherine (Baugher) Suloff.Jason was a graduate of Oxford Academy Class of 1998, after graduation Jason worked in the construction industry. He had an amazing and...
Coventry- Ralph Castle, 80, of Coventry went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2020. Ralph was predeceased by Kathleen, his wife of 54 years on February 7, 2020. He was also predeceased by his parents Robert and Marion Castle, his in-laws Katherine and William Rideout, and his brother in law John Rideout.He is survived by his children, Stephanie...
PATRICK G BYRNEPATRICK G. BYRNE, 79 OF PRESTON PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2020 AT HOME.PAT WAS BORN JULY 14, 1940 SON OF THE LATE ROBERT J. & RUTH (PRINDLE) BYRNE. HE WAS BORN, RAISED ANDWENT TO SCHOOL IN NORWICH. PAT ENJOYED SMALL GAME HUNTING, READING, STUDYINGTHEOLOGY, BETTING ON THE HORSES, BOXING AND ESPECIALLY SHOOTING POOL. HIS PASSION FOR...
Ella West, 84, of McDonough passed away on February 11, 2020 with two loving special ladies by her side. Ella was born in Rome, NY daughter of the late Elsworth and Bertha Hart.Ella loved to farm and to be outside enjoying the outdoors in the warm weather. She loved her cats and had an amazing personality. She enjoyed listening and...
Kathleen M. Castle, 74 of Coventry went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents Katherine and William Rideout, her brother John Rideout, and her In- Laws Robert and Marion Castle.She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ralph Castle; her children, Stephanie (Joe) Kennedy, David Castle, Ann...
Philip R. Myers, 68 of McDonough, passed away on January 31, 2020. Philip was born in Benton, KY son of the late Raymond and Mary Myers. Philip was predeceased by his parents, his stepmother Corene Sledd Myers and his uncle Pat Myers.Philip is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Nanette Myers, his sons Conner Myers and Joshua Hofmann...
Geraldine "Geri" Buskey, 76 of Pitcher, NY passed away on January 25, 2020 at Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse. She was born on January 26,1943 in Syracuse a daughter of the late William and Marjorie (LaMondia) Hassett.She is survived by her husband, George Buskey; her children, Cheryl (Robert) Lee of Graham, NC, Marge (Jeff) Holt of Syracuse, NY and Thomas Mott...
Nelson "Jim" Martin, 78 passed away on January 22, 2020. He was born in Tompkins, NY. Son of the late Vernon Martin and Mable Beers Martin.Jim is survived by his children Lucinda "Cindee" Martin of Seneca SC, John and Lisa Murray of Seneca SC, Rich and Lori Hofmann of Oxford, NY and his adopted daughter Theresa and Ed Peck of...
Doris T. Cady Potter, 85, previously of Oxford and McDonough, passed away on January 18, 2020 at her home in Norwich, after a short illness. She was born July 10, 1934 in Norwich, NY to Leeman & Ruth Ingraham Cady. She attended Oxford Academy School (Class of 1953) and was extremely proud to be a Blackhawk. On March 27, 1954,...
IVON RALPH FORD IIIMay 6, 1947 - January 17, 2020The Man, The Myth, The Legend. The Man started out in the small town of McDonough where he learned the basic values of friendship, compassion and sense of community, that he would carry on through life. Skip graduated from Oxford Academy in 1964 from SUNY Delhi in 1967. He then entered...
John Gromlowicz, 67 of Oxford. Passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2019. John is survived by his loving wife Anna Gromlowicz and their daughter Margaret Gromlowicz and her partner Scott Fleming. He is also survived by many other loving family members. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to...
John E. Wonka, Jr., 75, beloved husband of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2019 with his family at his side. He was a loving father and devoted family man. He served his community faithfully as a Chenango County Deputy Sheriff for nearly 30 years. He was proud of his contribution to law enforcement and his family who continue...
Jennie Joy Ryan, 68, of Oxford NY, passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on December 19, 1950 at Great Lakes Naval Station, in Great Lakes IL, to Willis and Hallie (Damry) Moffett. Wife of the late Dennis E. Ryan of Oxford, she is survived by her two children, Adam Ryan and wife Jennifer of Oxford, and Rebecca...
Obituary for Thomas "Barney" O'BrienTom passed away Monday October 28th 2019 in Wilson Hospital after a battle with Emphysema.Born April 11th, 1972 in Red Bank NJ to parents William and Elfriede O'Brien. Tom grew up in McDonough NY and attended Oxford Academy and Central School.Tom graduated from high school and started working right away. He worked construction jobs and then...
Gerard P. Jungermann, 78 of Bainbridge, passed away on October 25, 2019. Gerard was born on October 1, 1941 at North Hudson Hospital in Weehawken, NJ. Son of the late George Joseph Jungermann and Doretta Barbara Reis Jungermann. Gerard was predeceased by his parents and his siblings George, Peter, Ralph, and Eleanor. He is survived by 14 nieces and nephews.Gerard...
Joan (Joanie) Inez Walling (Fowlston)Joan Inez Walling (Fowlston), 77, passed away Sunday October 20, 2019 in Las Vegas after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with lung cancer.Born April 5, 1942 to parents Leon and Ruth Fowlston, she grew up in Oxford, New York where she attended Oxford Academy and Central School.Joanie graduated from high school and attended State University...
Christopher ("Chuck") Berresford died in his home in Oxford, NY in October. He was 38 and moved to Oxford in July.Born in New York City, he spent most of his life as an apartment-dweller, but he always loved the outdoors. Chuck enjoyed travel, hiking, photography, gardening, and botany. During his undergraduate years at Washington University in St. Louis he majored...
Catherine Maffei Fisher, 102, of Norwich, passed away on October 15, 2019 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, New York. She was born on December 30, 1916 in Paterson, New Jersey to parents Jennie and Charles Maffei. She married Albert Edward Fisher on April 13,1940. Catherine is survived by her beloved daughter, Carol and husband Saul, granddaughter Carolyn and husband...
Donald M. Howard, 87, died October 6, 2019 at his home. after a long illness. He was born in Astoria, N.Y. on December 15, 1931. During his childhood years, Don resided in New York City, first in the Astoria, Queens and later in Brooklyn, where he spent most of his youth. In 1948 he moved with his family to Birmingham,...