All Obituaries

Peggy Jean Banta, our beloved sister and niece, passed away on September 11, 2019 at home. Peggy was born on September 11, 1956, at the hospital, Sidney, to Jean Anderson Banta and George D. Banta III. Peggy grew up on the family farm in Unadilla Center, the third of four children. She attended Unadilla and Unatego schools, graduating in 1974. After graduation, Peggy remained at home to help her mother with the bookkeeping for the farm. With the decline of her mother’s...

Sidney Center:   Debbie J. Finch, 63 of Sidney Center passed away unexpectedly on Fri. Aug. 30, 2019 at her home with her father.  She was born on Dec. 5, 1955 in Sidney, NY to Millard & Evelyn (Hoyt) Finch.  She is survived by her father, Millard Finch, Sidney Center, brother, Jack Finch, Sidney, sisters & brother-in-law, Betty & Michael Stanton, Sidney Center, Peggy Finch, Delhi, and also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.  She loved...

Beverly F. Moore  Of Unadilla    Beverly F. Moore, 86, a lifelong resident of Unadilla, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on November 4, 1932 to Arnold and Florence Schofell in Herman, NY.  She married Douglas R. Moore on January 21,1946 and was his bride of 73 years.    Beverly was a retired Motel Manager of the Super 8 in Norwich, and an employee of Victory Supermarkets. She and Doug...

: 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...

:  Patricia M. Jones, 65 of Bainbridge passed away unexpectedly on Sat. July 27, 2019.  She was the daughter of Herbert & Ruth (Cleven) Murray.  She married Ernest F. Jones who survives her.  She is also survived by, 2 children, Barry Stark, Walton, Casandra Nichols, Bainbridge, sisters, Sue (Dave) Taphous, NC, Barb (Steven) Jones, NC, brothers, Richard (Margaret) Murray, Lockport, NY, Dave (Danita) Murray, FL and also several nieces and nephews.  She was also...

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 &...