Obituaries

Jan 9, 2016

Aubrey E. Lamphere, 82, of New Berlin, New York, passed away on January 9, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Binghamton.  He was the son of Guy and Florence Lamphere and he spent his childhood in the Holmsville area and attended South New Berlin School.

He married Joan M. Rose on March 20, 1970 in Edmeston, N.Y.and together...

Dec 25, 2015

Harry Alfred Dunham, 78 , died on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the NYS Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY with family at his side.

“High School,” as he was known, was born May 19, 1937 in the Town of Pittsfield.  He was a graduate of New Berlin Central School and an honorable veteran of the...

Dec 25, 2015

Edwin A. Davis, 70 yrs. old of West Edmeston, NY passed away on December 25, 2015 at his home.

Edwin was born on February 6, 1945 in Utica, NY the son of Frank Edwin Oliver & Laurel Davis Pierce.  His childhood was spent in Miller Mills and Brookfield, NY.  He served in the US Army...

Dec 11, 2015

Jean M. Maxson 69 yrs. old of Holmesville, NY passed away on December 11, 2015 at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Jean was born on January 9, 1946, the daughter of Charles & Nettie (Lamphere) Kuhn.  Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin and South New Berlin areas where she attended South New Berlin Central...

Dec 10, 2015

Carolyn M. Ludwig, 68 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, passed away on December 10, 2015 in Cooperstown, NY.

Carolyn was born on August 14, 1947 in Kingston, NY the daughter of Elmer & Gertrude (Ryan) Ostrander.

She was married to Raymond Ludwig Sr. who predeceased her on April 13, 2013.

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Dec 8, 2015

Richard Edward Smith, 81 yrs. old of Norwich, NY passed away on December 8, 2015 in New Berlin, NY.

Richard was born on August 20, 1934 in Norwich, NY, the son of Mildred & Herman Smith.  His childhood was spent in Norwich where he attended Norwich Schools.

On January 29, 1960 he married...

Dec 6, 2015

Robert J. Eckert, 85 yrs. old of Cobleskill, NY passed away on December 6, 2015 to be with the Angels.

He was a hardworking man, great husband, father, grandfather & uncle.  He lived in Mount Upton for many years and was a lifelong member of the Mount Upton Fire Department.  He was a veteran of...

Nov 24, 2015

Beverly C. Harris 81 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 24, 2015 in New Berlin, NY.

Beverly was born on August 31, 1934 in Delhi, NY the daughter of Alexander & Jeanetta (Peake) Cooper.  Her childhood was spent in Long Island and New Berlin, NY where she graduated from New Berlin...

Nov 22, 2015

Rita Marie Stevens, 73 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY entered into eternal rest on Sunday November 22, 2015 at her home after a brief illness.

Rita was born on January 15, 1942 in Norwich, NY the daughter of the late Herbert & Cora May (Donnelly) Stevens. On July 29, 1960 she was married to...

Nov 21, 2015

James D. Baker, 75 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 21, 2015 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.

Jim was born on August 4, 1940 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY the son of Leonard and Frances (Tefft) Baker.

His childhood was spent in Earlville, NY where he...

Nov 13, 2015

Lyle Edward Willis, 71 yrs. old of Norwich, NY passed away on November 13, 2015 at his home after a battle with cancer.

Lyle was born on September 3, 1944 in Sydney, NY; the son of Austin & Ruby (Dain) Willis.

His childhood was spent in the Masonville and New Berlin, NY areas. ...

Nov 5, 2015

Kinsley Caroline Weidman, 9 months old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 5, 2015 at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Kinsley was born on January 10, 2015 at the Bassett Birthing Center in Cooperstown, NY, the daughter of Cheryl Hoxie and Bowe Weidman.  Her time was spent at her home in New...

Nov 2, 2015

Ernest Robert Weisberg, 89 yrs. old of Greene, NY, formerly of New Berlin, passed away on November 2, 2015 at Binghamton General Hospital.

Ernest was born on April 29, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Ernest George & Jennie Christina (Anderson) Weisberg.  His childhood was spent in various areas including Hempstead NY where he...

Oct 22, 2015

Thomas Joseph Kearney, Jr. 58 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 22, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Thomas was born on August 26, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Thomas & Margaret (Dafeldecker) Kearney. His childhood was spent in Brentwood, NY where he attended Brentwood Ross High School....

Oct 12, 2015

Stanley Krause, 86 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on October 12, 2015 in Norwich, NY.

Stanley was born on March 17, 1929 in San Francisco, CA the son of Carl & Jenni Krause.  His childhood was spent in Denmark during the German occupation where he attended local schools.  He returned to the...

Sep 27, 2015

Helen Marie Zachow Dane, 79 yrs. old of Burlington Flats, NY passed away at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness on September 27, 2015.

Helen was born on January 5, 1936 in New York, NY, the daughter of Frederick and Isabel Zachow.  Her childhood was spent with her brothers and sister on...

Sep 24, 2015

Kenneth J. Fallon Sr., 86 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on September 24, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford, NY with his family present.

Ken was born on February 20, 1929 in Hauppauge, NY the son of James and Edna (McDonough) Fallon.  His childhood was spent in...

Sep 14, 2015

Linnie Marie Davenport 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on September 14, 2015 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.

Linnie was born on April 13, 1927 in Preston, NY the daughter of Devillo & Ethel (Nighigale) Davenport.  Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin and Edmeston areas and she...

Sep 2, 2015

Gladys Elise Thomsen 91 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on September 2, 2015 at her home.

Gladys was born on March 17, 1924 in Norwich, NY, the daughter of Aksel & Bessie (Bowers) Petersen.  Her childhood was spent in the Town of New Berlin.  She was a graduate of South New...

Aug 30, 2015

Catherine Diane Cummings 66 yrs. old of South Plymouth, NY passed away on August 30, 2015 at her home.

Catherine was born on April 9, 1949 in Norwich, NY the daughter of Glenn & Norma (Wilcox) Jenks.  Her childhood was spent in the New Berlin & Columbus NY areas.  She was a 1967 graduate of...