Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Marjorie  Helen Brown

Marjorie Helen Brown

Oct 14, 2017

Marjorie H. Brown, age 87 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Beechtree Care Center after a brief illness. Born July 17, 1930 in Rochester, IN she was the daughter of the late Herman and Grace Steininger . After her marriage to Orville B. "Brownie" Brown on May 10, 1959 in Rochester, IN, they moved to...

Kim  Harkness O'Connor

Kim Harkness O'Connor

Oct 3, 2017

Kim Harkness O'Connor, age 65, died peacefully at his home in Etna, NY on October 3, 2017. Born August 13, 1952, in Ithaca, Kim was the son of Donald J. O'Connor and Audrey Harkness O'Connor. He is survived by his son, Kevin H. O'Connor of Etna, daughter Krista O'Connor VanAlstine of Montour Falls, son Weston Harkness McGuire of Newfield;...

Beverly Ryerson Hull Everts

Beverly Ryerson Hull Everts

Oct 1, 2017

Beverly Jean Ryerson Hull Everts aka "Pussycat" aged 82 of 318 S. Albany St. Ithaca passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday October 1st, 2017 at the Beechtree Center. Born July 3rd, 1935, to Harry and Eunice Ryerson, in the College Town area of Ithaca on College Ave, next to the 9's fire station where her father...

Leona  Marie House

Leona Marie House

Sep 28, 2017

Leona Marie House was born in Ithaca, NY on June 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Wilson House and Selma Mattson Snyder and died in Ithaca, NY on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 79. She is survived by four daughters, Ramona (Mark) Andersen of Freeville, NY, Rene` Dickson (Stephen Stanton) of Brooktondale, NY, Ruby McCutcheon...

Gladys  M. Payne

Gladys M. Payne

Sep 20, 2017

Gladys M. Payne, 94, of Ithaca passed away on September 20, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 12, 1923 in McGraw, NY to the late James and Anna Ferris Abdallah. She attended and graduated McGraw High School, class of 1941. She worked in various part time jobs in the area, but most...

Roger  Erwin Howland

Roger Erwin Howland

Sep 19, 2017

Roger E. Howland residing in Newark Valley, NY, passed away on September 19, 2017. Born June 25, 1939 in Arena, NY he was the son of the late Seth and Mary Hilliker Howland. He is survived by daughters, Deb Green (Nick Pidlypchak) and Brenda Robinson (Steven Robinson); granddaughter, Megan Green (Adam Simiensyk); grandsons, Ryan Green (Rachel Green) and Dalton...

Richard  Paul Seeley

Richard Paul Seeley

Sep 17, 2017

RICHARD PAUL SEELEY, Sr., age 78, of 99 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. Richard was born October 20, 1938 in Ithaca, a son of the late Meeker and Frances Mooney Seeley. He was graduated from Ithaca High School and entered the US Navy in 1955 serving until 1959....

John James Robert Crossett

John James Robert Crossett

Sep 17, 2017

John James Robert Crossett, 47, of Cortland passed away on September 17, 2017 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1970 in Cortland. John was a lifelong resident of the Cortland Area and attended Homer High School. After graduating he work at various places, he last place of employment was Ames Linen. He is predeceased...

Richard  H. Osborne,  Sr.

Richard H. Osborne, Sr.

Sep 16, 2017

RICHARD H. OSBORNE, Sr., age 74, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. "Dick" was born Nov. 1, 1942 in Cortland, NY, a son of the late Wayland "Pete" and Pearl Parks Osborne. He was graduated from McGraw High School in 1960. After playing basketball in McGraw, he became avid fan of Syracuse Basketball....

Frederick  Philip Schwarz

Frederick Philip Schwarz

Sep 9, 2017

Frederick Philip Schwarz, the second son of Erika and Henry Schwarz, was born in Bridgeport, CT, on October 24, 1943 and passed away September 9, 2017 at Kendal of Ithaca. He grew up in Stratford, CT, and graduated in 1965 from Bridgeport University where he majored in chemistry. Fred went on to earn a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at...

Marilyn  Ann Ward

Marilyn Ann Ward

Sep 4, 2017

Marilyn A. Ward, of Moravia, NY, 80, passed away, September 4, 2017. Born July 25, 1937 in Ithaca, NY. She was the daughter of the late Robert Byron and Helen Stroich Cameron, and wife of the late Fred J. Ward who passed in 2009. Marilyn is survived by her two daughters, Julie A. (Scott) Goldberg of Milpitas, CA and...

Judith  S. Frost

Judith S. Frost

Aug 30, 2017

Judith S. Frost, 76, of McLean passed away on August 30 at Groton Nursing Home. She was born on November 23, 1940 in Cortland to the late William and Winnifred Loomis Stupke. She was a graduate of Dryden High School Class of 1959. After graduation she worked for Thompson Boats of Cortland, worked for M & T Bank for...

David  Russell Hammond

David Russell Hammond

Aug 30, 2017

David Russell Hammond, Sr., age 67 of Dryden, NY passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at home. Born August 4, 1950 in Cortland, NY he was a son of the late Norris and Lois Courtney Hammond. Dave was employed with NCR for 37 years prior to their closing then 10 years with Tompkins County. Dave is survived by his...

Gary  Lee Blazek

Gary Lee Blazek

Aug 26, 2017

Gary Lee Blazek, 78, of Harford passed away on August 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Crete NE, the son of the late Lumis and Lucille Roland Blazek. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 2nd at the Harford Town Hall; 394 NY-38, Harford, NY 13784 at 1:00PM.

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Kyle  Pearson Arrison

Kyle Pearson Arrison

Aug 24, 2017

Kyle P. Arrison, 20, of Lansing, N.Y. passed away August 24, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 6, 1996 in Ithaca, the loving son of Mark and Jenny (White) Arrison. He attended Lansing schools, where he was a valued member of the football, basketball and baseball teams. He was...

Ervin  J. Stetson

Ervin J. Stetson

Aug 18, 2017

Ervin Jay Stetson passed away on August 18, 2017. On that day the Stetson family lost a father, brother and uncle. He will be missed dearly. Ervin was born on February 19, 1945 the son of the late Clayton and Alwyn Bowker Stetson. He is survived by his sons James E. Stetson, Richard J. Stetson and his brother Alton...

Beverly  J. Chase

Beverly J. Chase

Aug 17, 2017

Mrs. Beverly Chase, a longtime resident of McLean, NY passed away on August 17, 2017 at the age of 96. She was the widow of Ralph Chase, to whom she was married for 51 years. Born April 2, 1921 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Herman and Alice Bartlett Brown. She had been employed with...

Stephen  Michael Todd

Stephen Michael Todd

Aug 14, 2017

STEPHEN MICHAEL TODD, age 68, of Etna, NY passed away Monday, August 14 at home. "Steve" was born in 1948 in Ithaca a son of the late Clifford and Emily Baylor Todd. He was a 1967 graduate of Newfield High School and served in the US Army in Vietnam. In 1986 he was married to Joanne George in Etna...

Helen Louise Mullen Nowalk

Helen Louise Mullen Nowalk

Aug 6, 2017

Helen Louise Mullen Nowalk, age 89, of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born August 10, 1927 in Dryden, NY she was a daughter of the late John and Cora Dunks Mullen. Helen was graduated from Dryden High School and was employed for many years as a Floor Lady at the Crescent...

Gary  Rae Dellow

Gary Rae Dellow

Aug 2, 2017

Gary Rae Dellow, age 70, of McLean, NY formerly of California passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Crown Park, Cortland, NY. Born June 16, 1947 in Cortland, he was the son of the late Robert and Clara Converse Dellow. He was a 1965 graduate of Dryden High School and later moved to California. He had been employed in...