Edward Joseph Proppe Jr.
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),...
Doris Henion
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...
Sally M Small
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...
Otis P Smith
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...
Donald Eldred
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...
Marianne Noyes
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...
Jane M Sheldon
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...
Bette Davies
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...
Charles H. Day
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...
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...