Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Alexander Kazimirov

Alexander Kazimirov

Aug 12, 2011

Dr. Alexander Kazimirov was born in Glubokiy village in Russia on July 29th, 1952. Alex completed his PhD studies in physics in Moscow and continued his work in Moscow, Stuttgart Germany, Chicago IL, and Ithaca NY. A rare combination of talent, perseverance and dedication allowed him to make contributions to science significant enough to earn him the respect of...

Oers  E. Kelemen

Oers E. Kelemen

Jul 30, 2011

Oers E. Kelemen, 67, of Dryden, New York passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. Oers was born in Hungary on January 12, 1944, the son of Tibor and Apolonia Bereczky Kelemen. Oers was a graduate of Ithaca High School and Cornell University. He worked for Citizens Savings Bank in Ithaca. He enjoyed golfing, reading and sitting in the sun....

Trudy  A. Cathers

Trudy A. Cathers

Jul 28, 2011

Trudy A. Cathers , age 64, of Spencer, NY and formerly of Dryden, NY passed away on July 28, 2011 at her home. Born April 27, 1947 in St. Petersburg FL, Trudy was the second oldest of 12 children of Alma Werner Hilley, residing in Virginia Beach, VA and the late John Hilley. Survivors include her loving husband and...

Lillian  C. Malison

Lillian C. Malison

Jul 25, 2011

LILLIAN C. MALISON, age 86, of 13 Leon Ave., Cortland, NY passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Lillian was born April 8, 1925 in Harford Mils, NY a daughter of the late George and Florence Hillsinger Boyce. She was married on June 22, 1946 to John J. Malison who died December 14, 1989....

Charles  W. Hart

Charles W. Hart

Jul 23, 2011

Charles W. Hart , 59, of Ithaca passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH after a three year illness and while awaiting a double lung transplant. He is survived by his siblings, Ann Hart McGee of Charlotte, NC, Stephen Hart of Ithaca, Gregory Hart of Joplin, Missouri, and Carol Hart-Rickel of Charlotte, NC, two...

Steven  O. Hanson

Steven O. Hanson

Jul 12, 2011

Steven O. Hanson, 59 Loving Husband, Amazing Dad, Devoted Son, Brother, In Law, Uncle, Friend, Hard Worker, Bus Driver, & Farmer. Steven is survived by his loving wife Susan(Marsh), his daughter Valarie whom he lived for and could not have been prouder of, by his loving and supportive parents Delbert W and Marian(Davis), his Favorite Mother in Law Christine(Allmandinger)Marsh....

John  H. Bergletz

John H. Bergletz

Jul 12, 2011

JOHN H. BERGLETZ, age 51, of 871 Peruville Road, Groton, NY passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness. John was born May 5, 1960 in Bridgeport, CT a son of Geraldine Devine Bergletz and the late John F. Bergletz. On March 31, 1988 he was married to the former Toni Irene...

Carlton  R. Elston

Carlton R. Elston

Jul 9, 2011

Carlton Richard “Dick” Elston, 79, formerly of Dryden, NY, passed away on July 9, 2010 in Tarpon Springs, FL . A long time Dryden, NY resident, he operated Louies Lunch Wagon for many years on the Cornell Campus, and was later employed as a professional driver for Swarthout Bus Lines. He was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Stuart  E. Parsons

Stuart E. Parsons

Jul 8, 2011

STUART EVAN PARSONS, age 73, of Virgil, NY passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY after a brief illness. Born February 7, 1938 in Oneonta, NY he was the son of the late John and Marie Richards Parsons and husband of Catherine Romeo Parsons whom he married August 12, 1961. Stuart was self employed as...

Robert  James Alexander

Robert James Alexander

Jul 6, 2011

ROBERT "Skeet" JAMES ALEXANDER , age 50, of Freeville, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at the Hospicare Residence, Ithaca, NY. Skeet was born July 7, 1960 in Watertown, NY a son of the late Robert J. and Catherine Dougherty Alexander. He was a graduate of Tompkins Cortland Community College, Class of 1990, SUNY Empire State College,...

Burton  Elias Rowe  Jr.

Burton Elias Rowe Jr.

Jun 30, 2011

BURTON ELIAS ROWE, Jr., age 91, of Virgil, NY passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born April 9, 1920 in Battle Creek, Iowa, he was a son of the late Burton E. and Nora Madsen Rowe, Sr. Burton had been employed with Champion Sheet Metal in Cortland and Smith Corona, retiring in...

Patricia  A. Boyle

Patricia A. Boyle

Jun 30, 2011

PATRICIA A. BOYLE , age 68, of Cortland, NY passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born September 10, 1942 in Cortland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis B. and Mary W. Mountney Wetmore and wife of the late John Boyle who died January 24, 1998. She spent most of her life...

Philip  E. Vansant

Philip E. Vansant

Jun 19, 2011

PHILIP E. VANSANT, age 61, of Ithaca, NY passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born February 6, 1960 in Gouverneur, NY, he was a son of the late Earl and Edith Paro VanSant. Phil was a drywall installer with R&C Drywall and later on his own with his brother. He loved horseshoes, gardening, hunting, fishing...

Cheri  Lee Knapp

Cheri Lee Knapp

Jun 17, 2011

CHERI LEE KNAPP, age 50, of 94 Bone Plain Road, Freeville, NY passed away Friday, June 17 at the Cayuga Medical Center after an 8 month battle with cancer. Cheri was born Nov. 4, 1960, in Johnson City, NY a daughter of Joyce Nelson Chase of Spencer and the late Joseph Chase. Cheri was a graduate of Candor High...

Loretta  M. Drake

Loretta M. Drake

Jun 13, 2011

LORETTA M. “Pug” DRAKE, age 74, of Trumansburg, NY passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at her residence. Born July 28, 1936 in Caroline, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Johnson Predmore. She enjoyed helping others, horses, crocheting, plants, gardening and feeding the animals in her yard.Survivors include her daughters, Helen and Patricia; siblings, Josie...

Gerald  R. Mapes

Gerald R. Mapes

May 29, 2011

GERALD ROBERT MAPES, age 89, of 2 Leisure Lane, Freeville, NY passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2011 after a brief illness. Gerald was born August 4, 1921 in Elmira, NY a son of Leon and Carrie Burbage Mapes. His early years were spent in Elmira until his family moved to Watkins Glen where Gerald was graduated...

Raymond  L. Newhart  Sr.

Raymond L. Newhart Sr.

May 13, 2011

RAYMOND L. NEWHART, Sr., age 77 of Ellis Hollow Road, Apts., Ithaca passed away, Friday, May 13, 2011 at his residence. Ray was born Oct. 19, 1933 in West Dryden a son of the late Calvin J. and Minnie M. Mack Newhart. Ray served in the US Army from 1950 to 1953. He was retired from Pleasant Grove Cemetery...

Barbara J. D. Russell

Barbara J. D. Russell

May 10, 2011

BARBARA JEAN DRAKE RUSSELL, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. “Barb” was born April 2, 1960 in Ithaca, a daughter of JoAnn Mullen Drake-Shepardson of Ithaca and the late George “Ed” Drake. Barb attended Ithaca High School; was employed at Cornell University...

Joyce  C. Personius

Joyce C. Personius

May 8, 2011

Joyce C. Personius, 70, of 519 Caswell Road, Freeville, and formerly of Newfield died Sunday, May 08, 2011 at home. She was born July 13, 1940 in Ithaca NY, 2nd daughter of the late Nilo and Ernestine Cage Ballardini. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1958. She lived in the Ithaca and surrounding area most of her life,...

Alexa  B. Holly

Alexa B. Holly

May 5, 2011

Alexa Bolynn Holley, 16, departed this life too soon on Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Newfield, NY. Alexa was born on December 29, 1994 in Ithaca, NY. A miracle in many ways, Alexa was a compassionate gentle spirit who left her beautiful imprint on all that loved her. She excelled in everything she put her heart into and was...