Aug 21, 2023

Pamela Jean Hoy, age 56, passed away on August 21st, 2023, after a strong fought battle with cancer. Pamela lived her life by being a strong and loving Mother, Nana, Sister, Daughter, and friend. She enjoyed BBQing with family, fishing, and long walks on the beach. Pam was proud of her almost 20-year long career in Health Care and...

Aug 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna M. Balducci, a beloved mother, Nana, and friend. Ann was also a cherished member of the Dryden community. Her nurturing spirit enriched the lives of her family and those fortunate enough to know her. Her Italian recipes, shared with love, became a cherished part of family gatherings...

Aug 18, 2023

Kitty Saam passed away peacefully and suddenly at age 76, while playing cards which was one of her favorite pastimes. Kitty was born in Cortland, NY.  Kitty was the oldest daughter of John Ivan and Katherine Quaile. She attended Groton Central School. Kitty lived with  Bill Saam, her husband of 47 years and her beloved dog, “Peanut” in Freeville,...

Aug 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Antoinette "Toni" Little: A Life Embraced by Love and Beauty It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Antoinette "Toni" Little, who departed from this world on Thursday, August 17th, 2023, enveloped in the comfort of her own home. Toni, known by this endearing moniker to all who had...

Aug 14, 2023

Gaynor Irene Russell, 89 of Groton, NY passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born April 7, 1934 in Berkshire, NY she was the daughter of the late Claude and Pauline Pollard Partridge. On June 13, 1953 she married Richard Russell Sr. in Berkshire. She was employed by Cornell University prior to her...

Aug 14, 2023

Paul J. Fish, 57 of Moravia, NY passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse.

Born September 20, 1965 in Cortland, NY he was the son of Paul R. and Bonnie Stout Fish. A 1984 graduate of Homer High School, Paul worked 20 years for Albany International in Homer. He loved the outdoors, hunting with...

Aug 5, 2023

Robert H. Soderblom, 89 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.

He was born in Manhattan, NY on May 30, 1934 to the late George and Sigrid Isaacson Soderblom. He received his Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate of Education degrees all from Temple University and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa,...

Aug 1, 2023

John Ayers Jr., 43 of Freeville,NY passed away August 1st, 2023. His death follows an extended illness. He was taken too soon and will be missed. John was born on November 30th, 1979 in Cortland, NY. He is survived by his mother Penny Russell, step-father Richard Russell Jr., sister Kayla Ayers, brothers John Evan, Brandon, Tyler, & Justin Russell,...

Jul 22, 2023

Dorothy Jean French, or Jeannie to many, 68, of Newfield, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 22 nd , 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born to Ralph and Dorothy Adkins in Huntington, West Virginia on November 18 th , 1954, Jeannie moved to the Ithaca area at a young age where she...

Jul 19, 2023

M. Jean Hart Fitzgibbons, age 94, of 27 South Street, Dryden, NY passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 at home after a short illness. Mrs. Fitzgibbons was born August 23, 1928 in Syracuse, NY, the eldest daughter of Ralph Henry Hart and Martha Geiger Hart. Jean graduated as Salutatorian from Baldwinsville Academy in 1946, and earned her college...

Jul 16, 2023

Marjie Ruth Cooper (Wanner) Leeseberg, 91, passed away July 16, 2023, at Cayuga Medical Center. Born in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Carmen and Miles Cooper. She is survived by daughters, Donna Wanner and Penny Henry (Nate) and son, Carl Allen Wanner, her brother, Charles Cooper (Joy); grandchildren: Cassie McCarty  (Josh Sims), Kate Aronow (Brian),...

Jul 15, 2023

Dorothy R. Hartnagel, age 96, of Clearwater, Florida died July 15, 2023. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy H. Wysocki of Freeville, New York; two sons, Francis John Hartnagel of Tampa, Florida and William James Hartnagel of Nanuet, New York. Her husband, Frank J. Hartnagel passed away in 1997. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael...

Jul 9, 2023

Michael Kenney Hickerson passed away on July 9, 2023. His death follows an extended illness, and he will be greatly missed by many.  Michael was born on August 22, 1988, in Ithaca, New York.  He is survived by his father, Tom Hickerson, and his brothers, Greg Hickerson and Tim Hickerson, and many aunts, uncles, and other family members.

Jul 6, 2023

Bonita A. “Bonnie” Kline, age 75 of Anchorage, Alaska formerly of Lansing, New York passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 after a brief illness.

Born January 30, 1948 in Ithaca, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frank S. and Rita Watrous Nagy of Myers, New York. She was a graduate of Lansing High School...

Jul 6, 2023

Ernest (Ernie) H. Creeden, 63, of Dryden passed away July 6, 2023, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca after a short battle with cancer.  Ernie was born August 19, 1959, in Middletown, NY.  The son of the late Ernest T. and Gloria G. Creeden.

An avid outdoorsman, Ernie loved to be outdoors hunting and fishing, with hunting being...

Jul 6, 2023

Matthew Roger Rayl was a man with an enormous heart who was taken from us too soon.

Born November 10th, 1990, Matt stole everyone’s hearts from his first breath with his blonde hair, big blue eyes, and playful innocence and continued to captivate all that loved him for eternity after he took his last ride on July...

Jul 4, 2023

I was called home after finishing my Earthly chores to make a last run to Heaven.

Born on New Years Eve, 1956 and died in faith on Independence Day, 2023.

Born to the late Leonard and Anna (Fassett) Jones in Johnson City, NY.  If the folks had gone out dancing that New Years Eve I...

Jul 1, 2023

David Sincrest Richardson, 79 of Lansing, NY passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 and was reunited with his beloved wife Martha.

David was born to Maynard and Lenora Richardson and attended Ithaca High School where he graduated in 1962.

He leaves behind 2 sisters, Charlotte and Lorraine (Eric), 1 brother, Maynard, 2 sons Jeff (Nicole),...

Jun 30, 2023

Timothy J. Lee, 57, of Groton passed away at home on Friday, June 30th after a tough battle with lung cancer. Timothy was born to the late Dorothy and Claude Lee on June 1, 1966. Timothy loved having cookouts with family, attending classic car shows, and spending time with his grandchildren. Timothy is survived by his wife Renae Lee...

Jun 29, 2023

Betty W. (Ink) Pierce, age 91 of Slaterville went home to the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Lewis H. and LaNelle B. (Heffron) Ink, husband Arthur, son Robert (Bob), her brothers Russell and Fred and sisters-in-law Faye and June Ink.

Betty enjoyed her trips to Alaska, fishing, and boating. She...