Thirza E. North, 98, of Phoenix, NY, passed away on Monday. Born in Mexico, NY, and graduated Mexico Academy. She was a technician at Crouse-Irving Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband, Harold North, in 1956; and son, James A. North. Surviving: children, Carol E. Remington of Phoenix, NY, Eleanor McDermott of Phoenix, AZ, Ted M. (Sandra) North of Phoenix, NY; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; cousins.
Calling hours are from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix, NY, with a 2 p.m. service. Burial will follow in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut St.
Allanson-Glanville-Tappan
315-695-3131
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Victoria Crawley,RN
March 13, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I was blessed to be able to care for thirza as her home care nurse, and really enjoyed her laugh. She was a wonderful lady.
linda champlin king
September 28, 2012
i just heard about this, she was a wonderful lady. You all lived upstairs at our house for a very long time and it was a sad day when you all moved on. Linda Champlin King
Chris Remington
September 13, 2012
We will Miss you Gramm..or Gramma good witch as she was known by us grad kids.
Cathy Scalisi
September 12, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Thirza's passing. We thought the world of her and we know Bernie loved her dearly. She was a great friend. You are in our thoughts and prays at this time of loss.
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