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...
James M Loomis
Oct 27, 2023
James “Woody” Loomis, 70 of Oxford, NY passed away on October 27, 2023, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY. He was born on February 25, 1953, in Oxford, a son of the late Lynn “Slugger” and Lucille Eaton Loomis. On September 1, 12984 in Calvary Episcopal Church, McDonough, he married Ann Duell, who survives.
Besides his wife, Ann;...
Kenneth E Benjamin Sr
Oct 6, 2023
Kenneth E. Benjamin, Sr August 25, 1937—October 6, 2023
Kenneth passed away on Friday morning, October 6th, 2023. Ken is joining his parents and 12 brothers and sisters, along with his son, Steven and his infant daughter, Mishell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sharon, and her daughters Cindy (Haji) and Sandra Christian. He is...
Kyah M Stein
Sep 18, 2023
Kyah M Stein, 45, of Groton, formerly of Oxford NY passed away September 18th, 2023, with her family by her side at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse NY. Kyah was predeceased by her mother, Robbin Martin and her grandfather, Richard Manwarren, her Grandparents Kenneth and Bessie Stein, and Ernest and Phyllis Baker and her Aunt Melissa Prosser.
Kyah is...
Peter Hofmann
Sep 15, 2023
Peter J Hofmann, 51 of Mt Upton NY passed unexpectedly on September 15th, 2023. Peter was born in Norwich NY to Frank and Linda (Schneider) Hofmann.
Peter graduated from Oxford Academy and Central School and continued his education at Rochester Institute Technology where he earned his bachelor’s degree. Peter worked for the New York State Department of Transportation in...
Daniel L Frair
Sep 9, 2023
Daniel Lynn Frair, pharmacist, Rotarian, volunteer firefighter, golfer, old car and tractor enthusiast, wood worker, and all-around tinkerer (who loved to “Rube Goldberg” solutions) passed away at the age of 85 surrounded by his loved ones on the morning of September 9, 2023. Dan lived in Port Crane, New York with his wife Susan (née Thurber) surrounded by the dogs,...
Robert I Travis
Sep 8, 2023
Robert Travis (Bobcat) 79 of Oxford, NY passed away peacefully at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, September 8th, 2023. Robert has gone to be with those who passed before him. His companion Sandra Edick, his sons Jay Travis and Michael Travis and his grandson Anthony Dela Rosa.
Robert is survived by his daughter Bobbie West, two stepdaughters, his brother Jay...
Helen E. Noble
Sep 3, 2023
Helen Noble found peace on the beautiful Sunday morning of September 3, 2023. Always of curious mind and generous heart, she opened her home to many more than just her immediate family. Her adventurous spirit touched the lives of everyone she met. Among the many things she loved to explore in life, --such as her passion for baking &...
Kevin Douglas Riggs
Sep 2, 2023
Kevin Douglas Riggs, 26, of Afton, NY. Passed away September 2, 2023, at Wilson Hospital Johnson City NY. Kevin was born in New London, CT. Kevin was predeceased by his mother Theresa Riggs on February 23, 2013.
Kevin is survived by his brothers Michael and wife Emily Riggs of Greene NY and their six children Scot, Tiffany, Lucy, Charlotte,...
Phyllis M Church
Aug 17, 2023
Phyllis M. Church, 70, of Greene, NY, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, with her family by her side. Phyllis was born in Oxford, NY, to Frank and Kathryn (Miner) Diamond who predeceased her.
Phyllis is survived by her companion, Clifford Jones, and her daughter Wendy (Chris) Seltzer. Phyllis is also survived by her siblings Cecil Diamond, David...
Carrie Sue Bush
Aug 14, 2023
Carrie Sue Bush 1960-2023
Our loving daughter, wife, mother, grandma, and sister, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on August 14, 2023. Carrie married Allen D. Bush on April 21, 1979, and together they raised four children who were her everything.
April (Glenn) Davis, Corey (Erica) Bush, Chad (Danielle) Bush, and her son Jonathan Bush,...
Erma J Carlin
Aug 11, 2023
Erma J. Carlin, 93 of Oxford, passed from this life to her next joining her husband Frank, her son Clifford, and the many loved ones gone before her. She was born in 1929, to Harry and Jennie (Eccleston) Monroe. She was the seventh of eight children, all of which she is now joined with. Sisters, Leona, Beatrice, Genevieve and...
Steven J. Hamer
Aug 7, 2023
August 17, 1971 – August 7, 2023
Steven Jon Hamer, 51, of Norwich passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 7, 2023.
Steve was born in Rochester, NY on August 17, 1971 to Jolene Hubers and the late Robert Hamer. He and his wife, Angela Wheeler Hamer, were married on November 18, 1995.
In addition...
Patrick M. King
Aug 6, 2023
Patrick M. King, of Sherburne, NY. Passed away on August 6, 2023. Patrick was born in McDonough, NY to Clarence and Nellie (Whatts) King. Patrick was predeceased by his father Clarence, and by his siblings Vivian Howe, Jane, Clara Klink, Eugene King, Carol King, Evie King and Beatrice.Patrick is survived by his wife Diane King and by his children...