Mar 24, 2025

Edward C. Monroe, age 87 of Brooktondale, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2025 at home.

Born June 23, 1937 at home in Slaterville, he was the son of the late Charles E. Monroe and Leah Emery Monroe. He attended Ithaca High School and at 17 years old entered the US Marine Corp. In 1975 he met Martha P....

Mar 19, 2025

Ms. Deborah Barnett of Marathon, NY passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 at her home. She is greatly missed by her family and friends.

Deborah was a mother to four children: Crystal Sanford and her husband, Dale, Jason Sturdevant and his wife, Ritica, Charles Reagin II and his wife, Jessie; six grandchildren, Matthew Sanford, Kaitlynn Sanford, Donovan Sturdevant, Jordan Reagin,...

Mar 18, 2025

James “Jay” Brink passed away on March 18, 2025, unexpectedly in his home. Despite life struggles, Jay had a heart that cared deeply for others and a passion for the things he loved the most.

Jay found joy in the simple things, particularly his fish tanks, which he cared for with pride. His happiest moments were spent...

Mar 16, 2025

Adrian D. Loomis, 53 of Groton, NY passed away March 16, 2025 at home.

Adrian loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, working on cars, wrestling, football and especially his four-legged friend, Kane.

Surviving Adrian are his brothers and sisters, Sarah McCleery of Port Charlotte, FL, Alfred Bailey Jr. of Cookeville, TN, John Bailey...

Mar 14, 2025

Thomas Lane Bonn January 14,1939-March 14, 2025 Thomas Lane Bonn, long-time resident of the Ithaca area, passed away March 14, 2025. He was born January 14, 1939, to Fred and Teresa (Reilly) Bonn of Scranton, PA. As he grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tom worked as a batboy for the AAA Scranton Miners, served as a choir boy for...

Mar 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leo Robert O'Donnell, who departed this world on March 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on August 12th, 1937, Leo lived a life filled with adventure, love, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Leo was the beloved son of John and Margaret (O'Brian) O'Donnell,...

Mar 1, 2025

Douglas C. Hislop, 88 died Saturday, March 1, 2025.

He was born July 5, 1936 in Clarenceville, Quebec, Canada to the late Andrew and Cassie Campbell Hislop. Doug was employed at Cornell University Vet School for 36 years, retiring in 1994.

Doug enjoyed many activities such as cutting his own wood for the winter months,...

Feb 28, 2025

Joyce Marie Ballard Sherman, 88 passed away peacefully in her home Friday, February

28, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Born April 21, 1936 in Dryden NY to the late Faye E. Ballard and Pauline (Schofield)

Ballard. She graduated from Dryden High School in 1954. Attended Business school in

Syracuse and worked...

Feb 28, 2025

Kimberly Anne (Fleming) Sutfin of Freeville, NY (Formerly of Canton, PA) passed away on February 28th, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY surrounded by her loving family.

Kimberly was born on March 23rd 1964 in Blossburg PA to the late Robert and Donnalee (Hart) Fleming. She grew up in Canton, PA where she graduated from...

Feb 28, 2025

Aiden E. Payne, 90, of Dryden, NY passed away on February 28, 2025 after a few months of declining health. Born in Queens, NY on September 3, 1934, Aiden spent her childhood in New York City and confidently applied to Cornell University without even a prior visit to the campus. There she was a member of the Alpha Omicron...

Feb 27, 2025

Lillian Robbins of Brooktondale, NY passed away on February 27, 2025 at the age of 101.

Lillian was born on April 8, 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She moved with her family to the United States in 1930 where they purchased a farm in Brooktondale, NY. Her parents were William and Alice (Coward) Robbins. She was a...

Feb 26, 2025

Jeffrey R. Cox of Brooktondale passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2025.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Joan Cox of Dryden and is survived by his five sisters and two brothers; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Jeff was a hard worker and took pride in his work. He would...

Feb 24, 2025

William W. Melfi, 94 of Groton, NY passed away February 24, 2025 in the comfort of his home.

Born February 1, 1931 in Syracuse, NY to the late Robert and Ada Meaker Melfi. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Burnett Melfi; brothers, Vincent, John, and Harold Melfi; and his sister Dorothea Dyer. Bill is survived by...

Feb 21, 2025

Viola Johnson Storie, 12/5/1934 - 2/21/2025. Viola passed peacefully in her sleep at home as was her wish.

Viola was born in Virgil, New York and graduated from Virgil High School.  She was a long-time member of the Virgil Methodist Church, where she formed enduring friendships. Viola was a talented gardener, possessing a love for nature that...

Feb 20, 2025

Janice M. Brown, 78 of Dryden, NY passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 following a short illness.

Born October 1, 1946 in Syracuse, NY she was the only child of the late Emil and Virginia Balitz. She was graduated from North Syracuse High School and received her Associate’s degree from SUNY Morrisville and her Bachelor’s degree from...

Feb 20, 2025

Bonnie Lynn Fish, 81 of Cortland, NY passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born October 29, 1943 in Cortland, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Irene Rogers Stout. She was a graduate of Homer High School and on October 10, 1964 she married Paul R. Fish, who survives. Bonnie was a daycare provider for...

Feb 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of W Charles (Chuck) Julian Guttman זאב בן יהודה דוד חנה מלקה Zev ben Yehuda David v Chana Malka, 76, of Ithaca, NY, on February 17, 2025.  He passed away while vacationing in Costa Rica with his beloved wife Shirley, to whom he was married for 40 years....

Feb 17, 2025

Gary Brownell was a problem-solver, a photographer, a kind and generous man who was looking forward to pursuing numerous building projects and to creating extraordinary photographic images. He had plans to travel, to volunteer, to explore. On February 17, Gary passed peacefully at his home in Punta Gorda, FL.

After earning a degree in biology-chemistry at the ...

Feb 16, 2025

Aprillee was a spontaneous soul full of love, compassion and joy. She brought smiles to everyone she knew whether it was a random story she shared or a random check in.

She was passionate about her certification as a Indian medicine guide and there was no plant she couldn't identify. She always talked about her life in...

Feb 12, 2025

Joyce E. Pickard, 97, peacefully passed away at Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on February 12, 2025, and is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in Walton, New York, to Morris and Helen Utter Tripp, Joyce went on to study nursing at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. She met her beloved husband, Robert...