Obituary of Josephine Dropp

Josephine Dropp Oxford, NY Josephine Dropp, 86, of Oxford, passed away early Thursday morning, February 14, 2013 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. Josephine was born on September 21, 1926, daughter of the late John and Mary (Zurway) Dropp in Rock Rift, NY. She was a 1944 graduate of Delaware Academy in Delhi, and a long time employee of E.C.D. of Bendix in Sidney, retiring in 1987 after nearly 40 years of employment. Jo, or Tommie, as she was lovingly known, was a dedicated longtime member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Oxford. She was an avid bowler, participating in leagues and several tournaments, and an enthusiastic gardener, spending much time tending to her flowerbeds each year. Tommie loved her home at the lake and spending time with her family, neighbors and friends. She is survived by her brother, Paul Dropp and his wife, Martha of Oxford, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews, as well as special friends and neighbors, Donald and Sandy Beckwith. In addition to her parents, Josephine was predeceased by five brothers: Joseph, John, Andrew, Charles and George Dropp, and a sister, Anna Zaczek. Thank you to her friend, John Beebe and to the Hospice staff for providing care that allowed Jo to stay in her cozy home that she loved. Friends are invited to call from 10:00-11:00am on Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 3 Scott St. Oxford, NY 13830. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am. Burial will take place in the spring in Walton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to either St. Josephs Church, PO Box 352 Oxford, NY 13830 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY 13815. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.