Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Bruce Grasmeyer

Bruce Grasmeyer

May 31, 2022

Bruce Grasmeyer of Ithaca New York passed away May 31, 2022

Survived by his wife and soul mate Jean Locey and brothers Mark and Stuart.

An artist, educator, bird lover and world traveler.

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Deborah J. (Paul)  Williams

Deborah J. (Paul) Williams

May 29, 2022

On Sunday May 29th Deborah Jean Williams (Paul) went home to be with her Heavenly Father. She was at home in Dryden NY and in the wonderful care of Hospice of the Finger Lakes and her loving husband Tim. Debbie’s passing was peaceful and comes after an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was 58.

Debbie...

Gayle (Short)  Reed

Gayle (Short) Reed

May 27, 2022

Gayle Short Reed passed away May 27, 2022 after a long illness in Murfreesboro, TN.

Born on May 8, 1944  in Richford, NY, she was the youngest daughter of Mr. Clayton F. Short & Mrs. Iva D. Short (both deceased), Richford, NY.

Gayle was a 1962 graduate of Newark Valley High School and married Melvin...

Cynthia Jane Parker

Cynthia Jane Parker

May 26, 2022

Cynthia Jane Parker wife of Kenneth Allen Parker was born December 16, 1956 peacefully passed away Thursday May 26,2022 from a lengthy battle with cerebellar ataxia. Cindy held different jobs in her life from school bus driver in Pen Yann where she grew up to receptionist as well as a Dental assistant.  Her most focused and favorite joy was...

Ann Lang

Ann Lang

May 23, 2022

Ann Lang, of Freeville, passed away on May 23, 2022, at the age of 66.  Ann was born in Ithaca on December 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Edith (Adams) Lang.  Ann was employed at Cornell University’s Information Technologies department for over 35 years before retiring in early 2021.

Ann was preceded...

David Lee Parker

David Lee Parker

May 12, 2022

David Lee Parker, age 63 of Slaterville Springs, NY passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Born August 28, 1958 in Binghamton, NY he was the son of the late Herbert W. and Helen Albro Parker. David was a painter with the Painters Union Local 178 of Ithaca for over 35 years....

Thomas T. Dimmett

Thomas T. Dimmett

May 7, 2022

Thomas T. Dimmett, age 57 of Dryden, NY passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.

Born May 19, 1964 in Granville, NY he was the son of the late Douglas A. and Margaret Gromes Dimmett. Tom was employed, for several years, with Bagelover’s in Dryden and enjoyed horseshoes, fishing and bonfires.

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Marion Ethel (St. John)  Jordan

Marion Ethel (St. John) Jordan

May 5, 2022

Marion Ethel Jordan (née St. John)

April 23, 1930 - May 5, 2022

After several months of declining health, we announce the passing of Marion Jordan, our loving and devoted grandmother, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She departed our world on May 5, 2022 at home in Central Square, New York....

Michael Carlton Ray Freelove

Michael Carlton Ray Freelove

May 2, 2022

Michael Carlton Ray Freelove, age 61 of Ithaca, New York passed away May 2, 2022.

He was born October 10, 1960 in Cortland, New York to Theresa Freelove who survives. In addition, he is survived by his daughter, Michael’ea Freelove of Freeville; his brother, Thomas Freelove of Norwich; and niece, Amanda Freelove. Michael was predeceased by his...

Theresa Margaret Fredrica (Guarino)  Albert

Theresa Margaret Fredrica (Guarino) Albert

May 1, 2022

Theresa Margaret Fredrica Guarino Albert, 87, of Newfield Garden Apartments passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Theresa was born on March 11, 1935 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and Marie Jeanette Guarino. Her husband of 39 years, Robert “Bob” George Albert, passed away in May 1998. She is also predeceased...

Teresa J. (Otis)  Ross

Teresa J. (Otis) Ross

May 1, 2022

Teresa J. Ross, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 1st 2022.

She was born February 23rd 1970 in Ithaca NY. She was the daughter of the late Betty Lou VanPelt and George Damon Otis.

Teresa enjoyed being a grandmother above all else. Her other passions were crafting and bringing a smile to...

Cheryl Palmer

Cheryl Palmer

Apr 30, 2022

Cheryl Palmer, age 61 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Syracuse, NY,

Born June 5, 1960 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of John “Skip” Palmer and the late Barbara Barrow Palmer.

Cheryl had been employed as a supervisor of manufacturing with Rotelcom in Cortland, NY, Toshiba Westinghouse in...

Dorothy R. (Reba) Sager

Dorothy R. (Reba) Sager

Apr 29, 2022

Dorothy R. Sager (Reba) of Cortland, NY passed into the arms of her Lord with family at her side on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Crown Park Nursing Center in Cortland, NY from complications following several strokes.

Reba was born on February 18, 1927 in Cortland, NY, the daughter of the late Herrick and Dorothy Crumm Diamond.  ...

Christine A. (Frimmel)  Ogden

Christine A. (Frimmel) Ogden

Apr 29, 2022

Christine (“Chris”) Anne Ogden of Cortland, New York, passed away peacefully while under the care of Ithaca Hospicare on April 29, 2022. A memorial to celebrate her life will be held later this year.

Chris was born on June 10, 1943 in Jamaica, New York, the daughter of Margaret Kroetz and William Frimmel. Her father died one...

Rebecca C. (Andrews)  Kellogg

Rebecca C. (Andrews) Kellogg

Apr 28, 2022

Rebecca C. Kellogg, age 64 of Richford, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on April 28, 2022.

Born March 3, 1958 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor Button Andrews. Rebecca was retired from Cornell University after 35 years of service. She loved animals of all kinds and gardening.

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Lori E. (Chilson)  Hitchcock

Lori E. (Chilson) Hitchcock

Apr 24, 2022

Lori Hitchcock, Age 64, of Tully NY, passed away on April 24th 2022 , peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Lori was born on February 4th, 1958 in Ithaca NY to Clyde and Constance Chilson. She was a passionate crafter, accomplished baker, and great storyteller. Lori was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest pride...

Barry Robert Delibero

Barry Robert Delibero

Apr 24, 2022

Barry R. Delibero, age 73 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home.

Born November 23, 1948 in Ithaca, NY, he was always one to push the limits. He was an artist and photographer. A member of the Ithaca Dirt Riders, he was a long time trail blazer, even with his...

Richard Leo (Dick)  Neff

Richard Leo (Dick) Neff

Apr 23, 2022

Richard Leo Neff 75, of 58 Annee Lane, Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes, at his home on April 23, 2022.

Richard was born on February 5, 1946, in Cortland NY. He was the son of the late Ruth (Neff) Weibly and Donald Sr. Neff (Pete) both of Cortland, NY.

A native of...

Caryl J. (White)  Jebbett

Caryl J. (White) Jebbett

Apr 23, 2022

Caryl Jebbett, age 82, a lifelong resident of Cortland, NY, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, Harry Jebbett of Cortland, two daughter's Barbara Boyd (Neil) of South Carolina, Brenda Jebbett of Maryland, Grandson Erin Sturdevant (Stacy) of Homer, three great grandchildren Raiden, Payton and Payge and two nieces Linda and...

Ronald Dean ("Bo")  Carpenter

Ronald Dean ("Bo") Carpenter

Apr 21, 2022

Ronald “Bo” Dean Carpenter, age 71 of Cortland, NY passed away April 21, 2022 at home surrounded by his family, after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born Christmas Day, 1950 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Dean and Jane Cortright Carpenter. Bo was a long-time resident of Harford, NY; living in...

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