Dec 10, 2021

Richard A. Lucas, 64 of Freeville, NY passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born June 11, 1957 in Ithaca, he was the son of the late George and Rita Sovocool Lucas. He served with the US Air Force and was a self employed flooring installer.

Richard is survived by his wife,...

Dec 8, 2021

Gina Prins Prentiss died peacefully on December 8, 2021. She was born in Albany, NY to George Fredric Prins and Mabel Dorn Prins on January 29, 1939. She is predeceased by her sister, Marcie Prins Tischler; her husband of 61 years, Bard Van Woert Prentiss; and her son, George H. Prentiss (Debra Wilkinson Prentiss). She is survived by children...

Dec 8, 2021

John M. Linderberry, 38 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born October 23, 1983 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late John and Kimberly Mettler Linderberry. John lived his life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, especially camping, hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed the company...

Dec 8, 2021

Audrey L. Brown, age 90 of Cortland, NY passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born April 27, 1931 in Hull, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late William and Inez Lago Beebe and wife of the late Edward “Bud” Brown who died November 28, 2016....

Nov 28, 2021

Jessica Lee Cotterill was born at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, August 6, 1978. After battling intense personal struggles for years, she passed away November 28, 2021, at Cayuga Medical Center, Jessica was 43 years old.

Jessica was preceded in death by her father Alan B. Cotterill of Dryden, NY, and her brother Christopher J....

Nov 27, 2021

Kenneth J. Marquis, age 95 of Freeville, NY passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home.

Born February 24, 1926 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late James and Ethel Breeds Marquis and husband of the late Joyce Wallace Wernick Marquis who passed away in 2008. Ken enlisted in the US Marine Corp...

Nov 22, 2021

I came into this world on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1927 in North Brookfield, Massachusetts. My parents were Ruth Ann Fullam and Kendall Rogers. Despite spoiling Thanksgiving dinner, I was warmly accepted by my older sister, Ann and my Grandparents, Nellie Goodwin and William Fullam.  Because of the Great Depression which was right around the corner, my sister and...

Nov 22, 2021

Stephanie Gleason, age 33 of Cortland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 23, 1987 in Cortland, NY to Gary and the late Sharleen Hines Gleason. Stephanie graduated from Marathon High School and had been employed with Kleen Car Auto Detailing in Cortland. She loved horses and her...

Nov 21, 2021

Nancy Scharfe Suci, 92, died peacefully at home on November 21, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 23, 1929 to Dorothy Reinhart  and Siegfried Scharfe, but she knew Lester Reinhart to be her dad and he was Grandpa Les to the kids. She received a BA in psychology from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. While she was married to...

Nov 21, 2021

William E. Avery, 83 of Dryden passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland after a brief illness. Bill was born on September 23, 1938 in Cohocton, NY the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Hughes Avery.  He served in the US Navy, and worked for many years as a contractor around Tompkins County.  Bill enjoyed traveling,...

Nov 20, 2021

Bard Van Woert Prentiss died peacefully at home November 20, 2021. He was born in Elmira, NY on December 25, 1938 to Samuel Gilbert Prentiss and Evelyn Martin Prentiss. He is predeceased by his brother, John G. Prentiss and his son, George H. Prentiss (Debra Wilkinson Prentiss). At the time of his death he was survived by his wife ...

Nov 20, 2021

Cortland – Cindy L. Lynch, age 57 died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

Cindy was born December 11, 1963 in Cortland, NY to Barbara and George Lynch of Page Green Road, Cortland. She lived on Page Green Road most of her life. She had been employed with the NYS Highway Transportation...

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas K. Drake, 65 of Freeville, NY passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on November 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Wayne W. Drake and Anna Marie (Scranton) Drake. He was a 1974 graduate of Dryden High School. Tom worked in the construction business for 30+ years and...

Nov 16, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we report the death of John VanDeWeert—husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend—on November 16.  John’s physical heart failed him, but his big heart and big spirit live on with those who knew him.

John was born on July 30, 1940 in Midland Park, New Jersey to Garrett and Ella VanDeWeert. ...

Nov 13, 2021

David A. Sutfin, age 80, longtime resident of Midline Road, Freeville, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Hospicare of Ithaca, NY after a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

David was born March 25, 1941 in Dryden, NY he was the son of the late John and Mabel Cornelius Sutfin.  He...

Nov 12, 2021

Marlene W. Luss, 88 of Dryden, NY passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born December 27, 1932 in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Suffrina Bellandi White and wife of the late Robert A. Luss who passed away March 23, 2005. Marlene was a paralegal for Michael Lane...

Nov 11, 2021

Greyson Edward James Bell, a sweet boy with an infectious smile, passed peacefully at home in the loving arms of family on November 11, 2021. He was born on October 13, 2021 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.

He enjoyed cuddling with his teddy bear, bath time, and being held close by his parents, grandparents, and...

Nov 11, 2021

Paul Leskinen, 91 of McLean formerly of Lansing, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Hospicare Residence.

Born February 21, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI he was the son of the late Olavi and Mary Pokela Leskinen. Paul served with the US Air Force from 1947-1951and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was a System...

Nov 10, 2021

LouAnn Graham, 68, of McLean, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Cortland, NY on February 28, 1953 LouAnn was the daughter of Stewart and Helen Steele Graham.  She retired from Cornell University where she worked in the Vet School as an animal research technician.  LouAnn loved...

Nov 9, 2021

Donna E. (Burlingame) Oaks was called home to our Lord and Savior on November 11, 2021 at the age of 73.

Donna was born to the late Harry and Marjorie Burlingame on October 11,1948 in Ithaca, NY where she lived out her life. She worked as a housekeeper for many years before becoming disabled.

Donna...