All Obituaries

: BOWDOIN'S OLDEST GRADUATE DIES AT AGE __ 104 ______________ _ Felix Smith Verity (Lex) was born February 27,1915 in Readville, Massachusetts, the son of John William Verity of Yorkshire, England and Anna Evangeline Appleby of New Brunswick, Canada. Anna was the descendant of one of five Appleby brothers who left New York State about 1750 for residence in New Brunswick, Canada.      Lex's early youth was spent in Canton, Massachusetts with his parents where his...

Gordon L. Finch, Sr. 78 of Sidney Center passed away on Wed. July 3, 2019 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta with his family at his side.  He was born on Nov. 7, 1940 in Sidney, NY to Elwood & Marian Finch.  He married the former Carole A. Smith on Dec. 17, 1960 in Sidney, who survives him.  He was a successful lifetime dairy farmer in Sidney Center.  For his tenth birthday, all he wanted was a dairy pail and stool to milk cows.  He is survived by his wife of 59...

Lester H. Brown Of Harpersfield Lester H. Brown, 61 known as “The Garlic Man” died peacefully Sat. May 25, 2019 at home with his family in Harpersfield, NY.  He was born on Mar. 20, 1958 to Edward & Carolyn Brown in Long Island.  He is survived by his spouse of 32 years, Patricia Filiberto, and their daughter, Sabrinna (Brown) French & her husband Jeremy, also survived by his siblings, family and friends.  He worked as a machinist and Garlic Farmer. ...

Joan E. Naylor, 88, died May 25, 2019 in Johnson City, NY, after a recent illness.  Born to John and Margaret Mooney in 1931, she lived in Bedford, NY, until 1995 when she and her husband, Donald E. Naylor, moved to Gilbertsville, NY to enjoy their retirement.  Joan and her husband were married 60 years and communicants of St. Patrick’s RC Church in Bedford and Sacred Heart RC Church in Sidney, NY.  Donald predeceased her in 2013.   Joan Naylor, is survived by her...

Dennis R. Earl Of Wells Bridge   Dennis R. Earl, 72 of Wells Bridge passed away unexpectedly on Thurs. May 9, 2019 at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy, a son, Robert (Karri) Earl, Portland Oregon, 3 grandchildren, Bodhi, Zoe & Norah, brother, Ted Earl, Afton, sister, Karen. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Online condolences may be made at:  www.wmaddenfh.com.  Arrangements  by the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home...

Charles “Fred” Sherwood, 80, rode his final patrol on April 26th, 2019.   Born March 13, 1939 to Robert and Julia (LaBarr) Sherwood in Liberty, NY.  A class of ’57 graduate of Liberty Central School, Fred enlisted in the US Navy in 1958 & was honorably discharged in 1962.   A marriage to Shirley Fredenburg in 1961 started the family that led to daughter Tracey, son David (Michelle, Kylie & Matthew) & granddaughters Maggie &...

Ralph A. Vanderlip, 71, of Unadilla passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.  He was born on December, 13, 1947, the son of the late Harry and Jeanette Cook Vanderlip.  Ralph married Martha Scott Vanderlip on June 24, 1972 in Unadilla, NY.  Ralph grew up in Cannonsville, NY where his family owned and operated the General Store.  In 1962, his family moved to Unadilla where he attended Unatego Central School and graduated in...

Michele L. Weed Of Unadilla Michele L. Weed, 50 of Unadilla passed away Sat. morning Feb. 23, 2019 at her home.  She is the Daughter of, Marian & Robert Wilson of Unadilla and Lawrence Weed of Walker Valley, NY.  She was born Jan. 29, 1969 in Middletown, NY.  She was predeceased by her grandparents, Jack & Mrytle Thorn and Eleanor & Warren Gould.  She is survived by her parents, sister, Stephanie Weed & husband, William Walker Jr. of Walker Valley, NY,...

Laura M. Halpin Of Afton   Laura M. Halpin, 98 of Afton, NY passed away Sat. March 2, 2019 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home In New Berlin, where she was residing.  She was born Feb. 16, 1921.  She was the widow of Kurtis M. Halpin, who predeceased her.  She is survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held in the spring in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton in the spring.  Online condolences may be made...

Douglas R. Moore Of Unadilla   Douglas R. Moore, 91, a lifelong resident of Unadilla, passed away Wed. Feb. 13, 2019 at his home. He was lovingly cared for by His wife, his four daughters, and his sister, Jeannie and her husband, Bobby.  He was born on Dec. 14, 1927 to Otto & Evelyn (Earl) Moore in Unadilla, NY.  He married Beverly F. Schofell on January 21, 1946, his bride of 73 years. He worked in the shipping department at Amphenol, Sidney, was a retired Motel...