All Obituaries

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. In 1993, he married the love of his life Sandra Baker Sutfin. They both met while working at Cornell University.  George had two passions, family and serving others. He...

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 in Groton.  Ella was a CNA working for Family and Children’s Services and The Reconstruction Home in Ithaca. Ella is survived by her children, David (Linda) English, Michael...

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 a BS in Home Economics. On June 16, 1951 she married Eugene Ernest Wright at Westhampton Beach, Long Island and they moved to Homer, NY. Leslie was very proud that after...

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, Harold, Jackie, Wilber, Robert, Gordon, and Ronald, his sister Elouise and his step-son Eric. To cherish his memory, Don is survived by son, Don (Marge) Leonard; his...

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 each day that had to be done before going to school. He and his sister Helen went to school in a one room schoolhouse.  They had an older sister Christine and they were all very close. Their Mom had been born in France...

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 Ditmars, who predeceased her in November 2019. After Paul’s death, she resided in Byron, Illinois at the home of her son John and his family, who gave her...

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 family business, Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill in Virgil. He loved driving tractor and raking hay on the farm. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, working in his wood...

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 various food establishments including Michael’s Bar & Pub in Danbury. In addition to her parents and husband, June is predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Sally and Buddy Devine,...

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. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and mowing the lawn, anything to be outdoors and in the sun. He loved spending time with his family and his many friends.  He was a faithful patron of the...

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 SPCA, and brought home many homeless animals and made them her pets. She loved being outside, country life and could be found dancing and singing to country music. She also had a thing...