Mar 17, 2021

Gertrude “Trudi” M. (Ketola) Shaffer 91, of Cortland, NY passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  Trudi was born on May 12, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Victor Ketola and Laura (Matison) Ketola.

Trudi was survived by her daughter, Victoria Shaffer; her grandchildren Desiree (Chris) Smith, Heidi Shaffer, Toria (Mike) Curbelo...

Mar 17, 2021

Lucille Helen Miller of Ithaca, aged 100, passed away peacefully at Hospicare on March 17, 2021.   Lucille was born November 14, 1920 in Akron, NY, the eldest daughter of nine children of Phillip and Edna Nice.  Lucy graduated from Akron High School and attended Buffalo State College.  During WWII she enjoyed working at Bell Aircraft in Buffalo.  Lucille was...

Mar 11, 2021

Robby A. Turcsik, age 50 of Ithaca, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home.

Born December 6, 1970 in Ithaca, NY he was one of four sons born to John and Kathy Delong Turcsik. Robby has been employed with Cornell Dining for many years.

In addition to his parents, Robby is...

Mar 10, 2021

Carl D. Thornton, age 74, formerly of Harford Mills, NY passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Crown Park Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

Born January 8, 1947 in Harford Mills, he was a son of the late Albert and Gladys Royce Thornton. Carl was employed with Pall Trinity Corp. prior to his retirement. He was an avid...

Mar 1, 2021

Gloria VandeBogart was born on November 7, 1936 and passed away March, 1, 2021, at her home. She is the daughter of the late Harry & Margarita Daball. Gloria is survived by Lloyd VandeBogart; her son, Donald Rumsey (Nicole Blodgett); two daughters, Bonnie Rumsey and Heidi Rumsey. One granddaughter, Breeann Walker; three grandsons, Jaci Rumsey, Rayin Rumsey and Cadren...

Feb 28, 2021

Leonard John Kimmich, 83, of Tavares, FL and formerly of Babcock Hollow, Marathon, NY passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2021. Mr. Kimmich was born on October 13, 1937 in Harford, NY and was predeceased by his parents, John & Evelyn Kimmich. Leonard is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth and children Jeanne Roberts (Raymond), Aaron Kimmich...

Feb 27, 2021

Louis (Lou) Jacob Emmick of 314 Buck Rd., Lansing, NY passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Groton Nursing Home at the age of 94.

Born October 4, 1926 in Morris, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jacob Foster Emmick and Sadie (Breed) Emmick. Lou served in the United States Army 1945-1946 in the Philippines,...

Feb 25, 2021

Daniel Kenneth Hill, 64, passed away February 25, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca after an extended illness.  He departed this world with music playing, and his loving wife by his side. Dan was born June 16, 1956 in Exeter, New Hampshire to the late Kenneth Everett and Elizabeth Daley Hill.  He graduated from Maine-Endwell High School and...

Feb 17, 2021

Herman D. Neu, or better known by his friends and family as “Dennis,” passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

We pray and hope he was greeted by his loving wife, Ann Marano Neu; his beloved sister, Lynn Bosket and his beloved parents, Patricia and Robert Neu.

Dennis is survived by his son and daughter...

Feb 9, 2021

It is with great sorrow that the family of David K. Hughes shares his passing. He has gained his angel wings.

He was born in Lansing, NY on June 5, 1936 to parents, Kenneth and Mary Farrell Hughes. He passed away February 9, 2021. His family includes his partner, Vivian Collins, his children, Susan Tuttle (Lowell), David...

Feb 8, 2021

OBITUARY RELEASE

Martha P. “Marty” Monroe, age 72 of Buffalo Road, Brooktondale, NY passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born May 30, 1948 in Sherwood, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert Hewes and Mildred Ward Hewes.  Marty was a 1966...

Feb 8, 2021

Ann J. Marano, age 69 of Cortland, New York passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 08, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born May 7, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York she was the only daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Caputo Marano.  She had been a hairdresser, home health aide and deli clerk prior to retiring....

Feb 6, 2021

Lucille Elizabeth (Dewart) Rowe, 72, died peacefully on February 6th, 2021 in Groton, NY due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  “Beth” as she was known to friends and family was born October 5th, 1948 in Springfield, MA and spent her childhood in Beverly, MA where she attended the Pingree School in nearby Hamilton, MA.

Shortly after graduating...

Feb 4, 2021

Dean August Peterson, 83, of Groton, New York, left this world to be with his creator, on February 4th, 2021. He was the oldest of three sons belonging to Lt. Commander Loyd and Ina Peterson. Dean was born in Minnesota and traveled frequently throughout his youth as a result of his father’s service in the United States Navy. During...

Jan 30, 2021

Cory L. Heffron, 34 of Dryden, New York passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center from complications of COVID 19.

Born January 15, 1987 in Norwich, New York he was the son of Gary Heffron Sr. and Darla Morehouse Hults. Cory had been employed with Burger King in Ithaca and Dunkin Donuts in...

Jan 29, 2021

Lois Jean Piech (Wesche), age 73 of 120 Sykes St., Groton, NY passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY surrounded by her family.

Born May 29, 1947 in Wellsville, NY she was the daughter of the late Beaumont and Beaulah Johnson Wesche and wife of the late Robert Bruce Piech who passed...

Jan 27, 2021

Edgar W. Seymour passed from this life on January 27, 2021 at the age of 90. Ed was born in Rantoul, Kansas, the son of James and Ruth (Daugharthy) Seymour. He graduated from Ottawa High School, and from Ottawa University in Kansas in 1952 with a B.S. in Physics.  Immediately following graduation, he went to work for the National...

Jan 26, 2021

Doris A. Polcaro age 89 of Willington, CT passed away January 26, 2021 at Douglas Manor Nursing Home in North Windham, CT.

Born May 25, 1931 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ethel and George Campbell.  She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick Polcaro.  She was employed by Cornell University for more than...

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph A Jerome, age 61 of Freeville, NY passed away at home after a long battle with ALS.

Born April 7, 1959 in Endicott, NY he was the son of the late Gabriel P. and Gloria Jerome. Joe graduated from Dryden High School in 1978 where he played football, baseball and wrestled. Joe also graduated from Tompkins...

Jan 22, 2021

Barbara A. Clarke Bissonnette (Barb), 68, of Evergreen, CO peacefully passed away with her family by her side at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO on January 22, 2021.

Barb is survived by her loving husband, John Bissonette, her son Karl Schickel, wife Jen of Gypsum, CO, her son Tom Schickel, wife Sarah of Denver, CO, her...