Aug 29, 2024

Linda M. Orton, age 78 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born August 23, 1946 at home in the Town of Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Albro Orton. She was retired from Borg Warner.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Sheila...

Aug 26, 2024

June D. Hulbert, age 84 of Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home in Freeville, NY.

Born June 26, 1940 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Donahue Eaton and wife of the late Edward D. Hulbert who passed away in 2021. June loved working in...

Aug 24, 2024

Kay Ross (Carol Kay Purinton), 85, of Ithaca, New York, beloved wife of Dr. George E. Ross Jr., DVM, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Born January 4, 1939 in Oklahoma, Kay spent her formative years in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, where she attended the same church and high school as George, her husband of 67 years....

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Meadors of Homer, NY passed away August 21, 2024, just 6 days short of her 100th birthday.

Born August 27, 1924 in Homer, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. Smith and Marion (Cook) Smith. On May 26, 1951, she was married to Adolphus Meadors in Ithaca, NY, who predeceased her. She was...

Aug 20, 2024

Barbara B Stoner of Harford,  NY was called "home" just shy of her 85th birthday. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, David D Stoner,  children, Howard P Quick (Paula Draghi), David D Stoner-Bell, Dale J Quick (Danell Aldrich), Robyn E Davis (Mike Davis). Robert I Stoner predeceased (2004).

Barbara loved being a grandma (aka "Gigi") to...

Aug 20, 2024

James (Jim) Cole Showacre, age 97 of 9 Perry Lane, Ithaca, NY passed away on August 20, 2024, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehab Center, after a short illness.

James was born in Ithaca on November 22, 1926, son of Dr. Edward Conrad and Margaret Burlingame Showacre.

He had many stories of his younger years, especially...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dennis R. "Denny" Seaman of Freeville, NY on August 19th, 2024, at the age of 67.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charles William and Caroline Virginia Karolyn (Van Order) Seaman.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Pixie Seaman, Sisters Debbie...

Aug 18, 2024

Lydia Tesfa, PhD, 58, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 18th, 2024.

Born September 28, 1965, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she is the daughter of Melikit Daba and the late Tesfa Bushen.

In 2019, Lydia brought her extensive expertise in flow cytometry and infectious diseases to Cornell,...

Aug 15, 2024

Charles J. (Chuck) Polcaro age 60 of Webster, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on August 15, 2024.

Born June 7, 1964 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick and Doris Polcaro He was employed by NYSEG (later Avangrid) as a Senior Network Operations Center Architect for more than 30 years until his...

Aug 12, 2024

Frederic E. Heliseva 85, 9/30/1938-8/12/2024, succumbed to a long illness while in the Cortland Guthrie hospital on Monday August 12th. He was born in the Tompkins County hospital located on East Hill. Fred retired from his career in auto parts as a salesman in1997. He was a traveling auto parts salesman in the Ithaca and surrounding areas for 41...

Aug 10, 2024

Frederick J. Rolfe, 86 of Freeville passed away August 10, 2024.  He was born on March 26, 1938 the son of Arthur and Nellie Arnold Rolfe. He was the owner operator of the Piano Man in Ithaca for many years.  Fred was predeceased by his parents, his son Michael. Survived by his son James Rolfe.   A graveside service will...

Aug 7, 2024

Raina Victoria Hansen, 18, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024. Raina was born in Syracuse and resided in Dryden, NY. Raina was a 2024 graduate of Dryden High School where she enjoyed her participation in the BOCES Construction Program. She was planning on pursuing a career as an electrician, starting this fall. During her high school years, she...

Aug 1, 2024

Evan F. Canfield, loving son, brother, fiance and daddy was called to heaven on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  Born January 14, 1994 to Duane and Stephanie (Flathers) Canfield, Evan enjoyed a full life in his 30 years on this Earth.

From a very young age Evan had a passion for music and racecars.  He was often seen...

Jul 31, 2024

George H. Clark Sr., age 91 of Dryden, NY passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born October 30, 1932 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Clark. He was graduated from Dryden High School in 1950 and on July 5, 1952 was married to Edith Marie...

Jul 31, 2024

Robert L. Tottey, husband of Julie Cleary Tottey; brother of Alfred George Tottey Jr and brother-in-law of Mary Jane Tottey.

Farewell My Friends

Farewell My Friends It was beautiful As long as it lasted The journey of my life. I have no regrets Whatsoever said The pain I’ll leave behind. Those dear hearts Who love...

Jul 29, 2024

Our dear "Mimi" Michelle Welshonce passed away on July 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Michelle was born in Elkins, West Virginia on December 9th, 1956 to her mother Harriett and father Jimmy. She received her bachelor's degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College. She then moved to Ithaca NY in 1978, where she continued her Masters...

Jul 27, 2024

Malcolm D. McConnell (1932 - 2024)

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Devout Christian

Malcolm D. McConnell, a resident of Summerhill, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, with family by his side. He was 91 years old.

Malcolm was born on July 29th, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Middlebury College...

Jul 24, 2024

Raymond J. Mayo, December 1, 1941-July 24, 2024 (82) Raymond J. Mayo, 82, of Ithaca, New York, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. He has reunited with his beloved wife, Charlotte, who passed on June 21, 2024, from a stroke. Ray was born on December 1, 1941, in Ithaca to...

Jul 23, 2024

Lee Larue McGill (90), formerly of Dryden, NY, went to be with the Lord Tuesday July 23, 2024 at Groton Community Health Care Center. Lee was born November 3, 1933 in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Eugene McGill and Twyla Freeland McGill Wight. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

Jul 22, 2024

Gerald C. “Jerry” Caward Jr., age 70 of Lansing, NY passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born December 12, 1953 in Montour Falls, NY he was the son of Gerald and Arlene Caward Sr.

Affectionately known as Jerry Jr., he was...