May 16, 2024

Kenneth E. Marvin Sr. 86, of Norwich, NY, passed away from complications of cancer. He was born on April 14, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Myers) Marvin. Kenneth enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served for two years. He married Carolyn Rose Webb in 1959, and they were married for 63 years.   Kenneth is survived...

May 13, 2024

Sharon C. Benjamin

Sharon C. Benjamin, 84, of Oxford passed away on May 13, 2024 from complications due to pulmonary fibrosis surrounded by her loving family. She is joining her beloved husband of 46 years, Kenneth Benjamin, Sr., as well as her parents, eight siblings, and her stepson, Steven Benjamin.

Sharon is survived by her children Cindy (Haji) and Sandra Christian (and...

May 11, 2024

Richard “Dick” Davidson, 73, passed away on May 11, 2024, joining his wife in her eternal home.  He shared his final moments with his daughter at his side after a noble battle with cancer. 

 Dick was born on July 27, 1950, in Norwich, NY to Cora and Donald Davidson.  Some of his fondest memories were with his family and friends throughout...

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Ann Davis Vize, age 90, passed away Wednesday May 8, 2024, at NHC of Sparta. She was a New York State native, Spencer, TN resident and formerly resided in Pikeville, Tn, born on January 8, 1934, to the late Rush O. and Olive N. Flanagan French. Margaret loved to read, play cards, travel, and dine out. She was...

May 4, 2024

Apr 30, 2024

Karen Christine Serrano, 71, of Norwich, NY, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Robert Groth and Marion Gallagher. Karen was predeceased by her parents, by her brother Robert “Bobby” Groth, and by her partner David Zingale.

Karen is survived by her children William Serrano and Christina (Larry) Zingale – Jensen. She...

Apr 27, 2024

Raymond E. Wakefield Sr. 

(February 14, 1940 – April 27, 2024)

Ray passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He is survived by his children, Deborah & Tim Murphy, Raymond Jr. & Jane Wakefield, Daniel & Sabrina Wakefield, and Yvonne Wakefield-Smith & Bob Greenman, and his sister Laura Slater; by his many grandchildren: Theresa Martinez, Tyler & Colleen Murphy, Brett Murphy,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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 business...

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...

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 home.  When Jane...

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...

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...