Steven Labor Obituary
Steven P. “Sparky” Labor, 64, of Norwich, passed away at Binghamton General Hospital on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Born on August 30, 1960, in Norwich, Steven was a son of the late William and Jessie (Whaley) Labor. He grew up in North Norwich and graduated from Sherburne-Earlville in 1978 before attending SUNY Cortland. Sparky worked for over forty years for Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals retiring with Norwich Pharmaceuticals/Alvogen. He enjoyed golfing in his leisure time and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Steven is survived by his partner of twenty-five years, Kristi Upton, of Norwich; son, Vaughn (Corrine) Labor, of Binghamton; grandsons, Bjorn and Tycho; siblings, Scott Labor, Kevin (Kelly) Labor, and Laurie (John) Hoefler; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Steven will be held privately in the North Norwich Cemetery.
Contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to North Norwich Cemetery Association, PO Box 249, North Norwich, NY, 13814.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted with the Wilson Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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