Apr 5, 2020

CAROLINE – Wilson E. Martin (Willie) – Wilson, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 5th at home. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1963. He retired in 2004 after working primarily with Dumac Forestry Service and Asplundh Tree Experts through NYSEG contracts. Willie was a lifelong member of Slaterville Springs...

Apr 3, 2020

Edward A. Griffin, age 67 of Cortland, NY passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 22, 1952 in Canastota, NY he was the son of the late Leslie and Rebecca Warner Griffin. Ed had been employed with Highgate Manor now Crown Park Nursing Home prior to his...

Mar 30, 2020

George L. Sutfin, 72, embarked on a new journey to the afterlife on March 30, 2020. George was born in Ithaca NY and was a lifelong resident in Tompkins County. He later became a Sergeant during the Vietnam War, and this passion later led him to become a Cornell Police officer where he served for over 39 years.

Mar 29, 2020

Ella Mae English, age 82 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Born December 20, 1937 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice Robinson Carpenter. She grew up in Groton, NY and on May 5, 1956 she married Edward Elmer English...

Mar 24, 2020

Leslie Warfield Wright, age 89, of Homer, New York passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at home with her family at her side.

Born May 16, 1930 in Southampton, Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Leslie James and Justine Edwards Warfield. Leslie was a 1951 graduate of Cornell University with...

Mar 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donald A. Leonard Sr, at the Groton Nursing Home in Groton, NY on March 20, 2020 from natural causes; four days prior to his 97th birthday.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marlene, his daughter Diania, her mother Enid, his brothers Malcomb,...

Mar 17, 2020

Charles R Waite Sr., age 85 went to be with his Lord on March 17th 2020.

Born September 16, 1934 he was the only son of the late Raymond and Georgette Roux Waite.

Charles was known as a best friend to any person that knew him. Growing up living on a farm, he had chores...

Mar 15, 2020

Helen M. Ditmars, 92, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 with love and family surrounding her. Helen was born on May 10, 1927.  She grew up in Dryden, N.Y. She spent most of her adult life in Trumansburg and Interlaken N.Y, starting with her first husband, Carl Ladd. The past 55 years were spent with her devoted husband, Paul...

Mar 8, 2020

June L. Blazek, age 72, of Route 221, Harford, NY passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at home.

Born July 25, 1947 in Danbury, CT she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Mae Dewitt Bloom and wife of the late Gary L. Blazek who died August 26, 2017.  June was a waitress working for...

Mar 8, 2020

Francis K. Stevens, age 87, of Lapeer passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Born August 22, 1932 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Huttleston Stevens. Francis was a supervisor with Niagara Mohawk for 37 years prior to his retirement.  He also worked at the...

Mar 5, 2020

Rodney W. Parker Sr., age 73, of Dryden, NY passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 4, 1947 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Ward and Evelyn Rumsey Parker. Rod was a heavy equipment operator for NYS DOT for 37 years prior to his retirement....

Mar 3, 2020

Veva May Whitney, age 83, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Cortland Park Nursing Facility. Born March 27, 1936 in Hornell, NY she was the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Evans Whitney of Scio, NY.

She was an animal lover and donated much time and money to the...

Mar 2, 2020

Larry R. Hopkins, age 84 of Dryden, NY passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born December 10, 1935 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Robert D. and Margaret Gargaro Hopkins. He was retired from Smith Corona after 30 years of employment. He was an Army reservist until 1969,...

Mar 1, 2020

Geraldine M. Diamond, 85 of Cortland, NY passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 3, 1934 in Cortland, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Thurston Plattner.  Graduated from Marathon Central School and Central City Business Institute, Syracuse, Gerry worked as a secretary at...

Mar 1, 2020

Richard P. “Dick” Fagan, age 79 of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca surrounded by his family.

Born January 3, 1941 in Taunton, MA he was the son of the late William and Laura Eagan Fagan.  A graduate of Fairfield University, Dick was Senior Vice-President at NYSEG retiring...

Feb 29, 2020

William Terry Pride, age 75, of Cortland, NY passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Crown Park.

Born February 10, 1945 in Morgantown, West Virginia he was the son of Charles and Christena Goff Pride.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra J. Pride and daughter Alicia Pride.

Services will be private at the convenience...

Feb 28, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” E. Carpenter 76 of Dryden passed away on February 28, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital after a hard fought battle with glioblastoma.  Born on May 29, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Edith Bowker Carpenter.

Larry lived his entire life in Dryden and graduated from Dryden High School in 1961. ...

Feb 27, 2020

Robert A. Lundy, age 91 of Ithaca, NY formerly of Richford, NY passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca.

Born May 3, 1928 in Lyons, NY he was the son of the late John and Emily Nearpass Lundy.  Bob was an US Air Force veteran of WW II. Bob was employed in...

Feb 23, 2020

Bernard Hicks, age 74, of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 peacefully at home.

Born December 7, 1945 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Charlie and Carrie Thompson Hicks. Bernie was a US Army veteran, serving from 1973 until his honorable discharge in 1976. He was the owner of Hicks Moving...

Feb 22, 2020

John A. Bell, age 60, of Cortland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Cortland.

Born October 20, 1959 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Donald Bell Sr. and Mary Gilbert Bell. The last 12 years John has worked at Kwik Fill in Ithaca until health issues forced his early...