All Obituaries

Vernon D. “Wormy” Leubner, age 73, of Dryden, New York passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Born July 19, 1946 in Auburn, NY he was the son of the late Donald “Beaver” and Betty I. Hotchkiss Leubner. Vernon was a “Jack of All Trades” he was an Animal Control Officer, a Gunsmith, a Finish Carpenter, a High Performance Motor Mechanic and was the Maintenance  Manager for Little Creek...

Paul Ditmars, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Paul is survived by his wife Helen of over 50 years; and children: John Ditmars (Terri), Ed Ladd (Julie), Shirley Ladd (Chuck), Jerry Ladd (Sharon) as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings: Sally Cooper, Shirley Akey (Wayne), Peter Ditmars (Lois), MaryEllen (Bart)...

Marian V. (Bodine) Evington, 97, of Dryden, NY went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2019, at Guthrie Cortland Regional Nursing Facility.  She was born on December 1, 1921, in Ocean View, Virginia to the late David and Neva (Calander) Bodine, and was raised in Brooklyn, NY graduating from Bay Ridge High School. She was married to Buford A. Evington on October 16, 1942 and has resided in Dryden since 1948.  Marian was employed at Dryden Central School as Library...

Heath Anthony Woodruff, 34 - a life taken far too soon; but what an adventurous life it was! Born March 18, 1985 and passed away November 4, 2019. Heath had a smile that could light up the darkest room and a personality that could set a city on fire. Despite his darkest times, Heath always had something positive and inspirational to say to others. He was always giving advice and hoping to see others succeed. Heath was sassy; he was a diva, he knew what he wanted, he was stubborn and...

Carolyn Louise Babcock van Leer, 81, of Freeville, passed away at home on November 4, 2019.  A complete obituary will appear later.

VIRGIL – Charlene E. Hill, age 75, of Snyder Hill Road, Cortland, NY passed away Friday, November 01, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born September 24, 1944 in Johnson City, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert H. and Esther A. Ingraham Teal.  Charlene was a Registered Nurse and had been employed with Family Medicine in Cortland. Charlene is survived by her husband of 53 years, Leslie O. Hill at home; son, Douglas Hill of Lebanon, PA; daughter, Amy Whittington of...

Cyle Prugh   F. Cyle Prugh, 39 of Groton, NY, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Upstate University Hospital. His family is very grateful to Upstate, especially to the nurses that gave him such compassionate and excellent care during his stay there.    Cyle was born June 4, 1980 in Ithaca, New York to Sandra L. Prugh of Freeville, NY and the late Frank Clyde Prugh III (June 14, 2018). Cyle is survived by his immediate family; his wife, Kristin Prugh; his daughter,...

Albert Sinnigen of Lansing passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 24, 2019, after a short stay at Hospicare of Ithaca. Al was born in 1937 in Coeymans, NY, the third son of John J. and Helen M. Sinnigen of Ravena.  He graduated from Ravena-Coeymans Central School in 1955.  He studied at the State University of New York for Teachers at Buffalo where he majored in elementary education and speech therapy.  After graduating as a speech therapist, and just before his marriage,...

Wayne R. Shipman, age 71, of Freeville, NY formerly of Ithaca, NY passed away at home on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born August 6, 1948 in Cuba, NY he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Norton Shipman. Wayne was retired from the City of Ithaca as a Concrete Foreman.  He loved to Bar-B-Que, cook and spend time with his family. He especially loved his children and grandchildren. Wayne is survived by his children, Tami (Tom) Lobdell of Freeville, Kelly (Timothy) Merritt of Danby,...

Carol Jeanne Turk Rogers, 76, passed away quietly in her sleep on Friday, October 18, 2019. Carol was the daughter of Dewey D. Turk and Laura (Carpenter) Turk. Carol was born and grew up in the village of Dryden, NY. She attended and graduated from Dryden Central School. After graduation, she took a job in the typing pool at the New York State Electric and Gas Corp. Her speed and accuracy quickly got her promoted to private secretary for the CEO of the Corp. Carol remained in this position...