Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Frederick A Greene

Frederick A Greene

Jun 28, 2023

Frederick Albert Greene, 80 will have Calling hours from 1-2pm at Perkins Funeral Home, Followed by burial at Willow Glen Cemetery with Military Honors.

Robert Allen Bruckner

Robert Allen Bruckner

Jun 26, 2023

Robert Allen “Bob” Bruckner, 81, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, on June 26, 2023.

Bob was born near Chicago, IL. He married Gail (Warren) in Texas on August 26, 1966, after they met as students at Coe College in Iowa. They were lovingly married for 54 years. Gail passed away in 2020....

Mary Ellen (Tobey)  Heslop

Mary Ellen (Tobey) Heslop

Jun 26, 2023

MARY ELLEN HESLOP

Mary Ellen Heslop, 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, June26, 2023, at The Grand nursing home in Rome, NY.  Formerly of Newfield, NY, she is predeceased by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of almost 70 years John Albert (Al) Heslop; sisters Gladys (Harp) Wilcox, Marie (Richard) Lacy, and Leah (Jack) Switzer.

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Martha Fuchs Ferger

Martha Fuchs Ferger

Jun 24, 2023

Martha Fuchs Ferger was born on May 26, 1924. She grew up in St. Louis, MO, and attended Swarthmore College where she met John Ferger. They married in 1946, and she earned her Ph.D. in the new field of biochemistry in 1947. Over the next 7 years, their three daughters were born and in 1953 they settled down in...

Thomas L. Wiswall

Thomas L. Wiswall

Jun 21, 2023

Thomas L. Wiswall was born on June 11, 1948, to Dr. George R. Wiswall, DVM and Charlotte Thomas Wiswall of Queensbury, NY. He grew up helping his father at his veterinary practice, and survived the “living hell” of having two older sisters, Patty and Susan. Tom was a tall redhead on the football team in high school, and played...

Jack E. Alfreds

Jack E. Alfreds

Jun 21, 2023

A complete obitaury will appear soon. No services at this time.

Donald "Don" Short

Donald "Don" Short

Jun 21, 2023

Donald “Don” Short of Brooktondale, NY, was born January 29, 1947 in Endicott Hospital to Howard and Lois (Mikels) Short. He passed away peacefully in his home on June 21, 2023.

Don lived a life focused on family and service. He was an honored Vietnam Veteran, a Director of NYS Fire Commissioners, a volunteer firefighter, a skilled...

Thomas W. Frutchey

Thomas W. Frutchey

Jun 19, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) W. Frutchey, age 66, of Virgil NY, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Tommy was born on November 22, 1956, at Montour Falls Hospital in Montour Falls, NY.  He was predeceased by his father, Donald C. Frutchey I, and his brother Donald “Donnie”...

Jeffrey Scott Dans

Jeffrey Scott Dans

Jun 16, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Dans, 61, beloved husband and father, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center after a long illness.

Jeff, the son of Geraldine Frady and Clayton Lamont Dans, Jr., was born August 29, 1961. He cherished his home and family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Sherry (Lawyer) Ecker,...

Eileen M. "Shorty" (Lynch)  Hammond

Eileen M. "Shorty" (Lynch) Hammond

Jun 15, 2023

Eileen M. Hammond “Shorty” 64 of Freeville, NY passed on June 15, 2023 to be with all of her family and her dog, Bently who have passed before her.

Eileen is survived by her loving husband, Thomas R. Hammond; children, Desiree Shutts (Fred Schmidt), Thomas “TJ” Hammond (Heidi Sudbrink), step mother, Ruth M. Lynch, sisters, RuthAn Utter,...

Dorothy Louise Elbertson

Dorothy Louise Elbertson

Jun 14, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Elbertson (Cortland, NY) passed away the morning of June 14, 2023 surrounded by her three children, Julie Reeves, Beth Elbertson, and James Elbertson.

During her long illness, Dottie was able to enjoy the company of her three grandchildren, Michelle Pitts, Michael Braig, and Megan Cotterill, their spouses, and her six great-grandchildren (with...

Frank Cameron Vorhis Iii

Frank Cameron Vorhis Iii

Jun 14, 2023

Frank Cameron Vorhis III passed away on June 14th 2023, at the age of 70. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Cam came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

He was born on January 25, 1953 to Frank...

Malcolm Cedric (Mac)  Collins

Malcolm Cedric (Mac) Collins

Jun 13, 2023

Malcolm "Mac" Collins, 98, of Etna, NY, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Riverview Manor in Owego.

Born August 19,1924, in West Bangor, NY, he was the son of the late Loanza Peck. He operated Morse Collins, Inc. Lightning Protection Business with his brother for many years. Upon retirement, his passion was traveling around the country...

Janice Deaver Wood

Janice Deaver Wood

Jun 10, 2023

Janice D. Wood, 75 of Dryden, passed away on Saturday June 10th at the age of 75. Janice was the third of four daughters of Elmer Deaver and Mildred Brooks. She will be remembered for her love of gardening, joy of singing and the fellowship of her friends at the Etna Community Church. Janice was predeceased by her mother...

Sally (Cooley)  Norcross

Sally (Cooley) Norcross

Jun 10, 2023

Sally (Cooley) Norcross, 92, passed away Saturday June 10, 2023. Sally was born in Ware, Mass. May 3rd 1931, the daughter of Leslie and Jennie Belle Cooley. She grew up in Dana and later Petersham Mass. Where she met and married Neil Norcross in 1952. They had two children Tammy (Sarah) Osmeloski (Joe Osmeloski) and Neil Norcross Jr. (Rachel...

Kenneth S. Nelson

Kenneth S. Nelson

Jun 1, 2023

Kenneth S. Nelson passed away on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, in Waterloo, NY. He was 78 years old.

He was born the 7th of 11 children to John and Minnie (Georgia) Nelson. He attended Onondaga Central School. Farming was always his true love, and he was a herdsman for 22 years. He also was a custodian for...

Harry Zimmer

Harry Zimmer

Jun 1, 2023

Harry Zimmer, 71 of Brooktondale NY passed away on June 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after losing a hard fought battle with cancer.

Harry owned an excavation company serving Tompkins and surrounding counties for most of his life. His business was run with his nephew Bill Zimmer and grandson Dylan Zimmer. Harry spent...

Ellamae L. (Milligan)  Seeley

Ellamae L. (Milligan) Seeley

Jun 1, 2023

Ellamae Louise Seeley, age 81, of Ridge Road, Lansing, NY passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at home after a lengthy illness. Ellamae was born at home, in Lansing, on June 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Lester and Viola McGraw Milligan. On May 6, 1961 she was married to Richard P. “Dick” Seeley in the original Asbury...

Roger A. Pellerin

Roger A. Pellerin

Jun 1, 2023

Roger A. Pellerin, 86, of Freeville, NY, loving husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully with his wife by his side, June 1, 2023, at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca.  Roger, son of Frank and Yvonne (Bureau) Pellerin, was born on November 12, 1936 in Waterville, Maine.  He earned a Bachelor of Science (1959) and a Master of Engineering (1969)...

Carol Anne Sutliff

Carol Anne Sutliff

May 29, 2023

Carol Anne Sutliff, 70, retired teacher at Groton Elementary School, Groton, NY, passed  unexpectedly as a result of a pulmonary embolism on May 29th, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca,  NY.

Born November 14, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Gerald and Muriel Carrier Meyer, she was  married to William R. Sutliff and older sister to Barbara...

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