Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Lorna F. Burns
Nov 22, 2025
Lorna F. Burns, born on March 10, 1937, in Ithaca, New York, peacefully departed this life on November 22, 2025, at Groton Community Health Care. She was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family member, known for her loving spirit and generous heart.
Lorna dedicated many years of her career to the Cortland County Senior Food Service Program,...
Charles Lee Dickinson III
Nov 19, 2025
Charlie Dickinson 1955-2025
Charles Lee Dickinson, III, died on November 19th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. He was 70 years old.
Charles (Charlie) was born in Ithaca, New York, the first born of his parents’ four children. His parents, Charles Lee Dickinson and Jane Genung Dickinson predeceased him.
Charlie spent the early part of his childhood in the small hamlet of Ludlowville,...
Janet M. McArthur
Nov 18, 2025
Janet M. McArthur, 86 of Cortland, NY passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Crown Park Nursing Center in Cortland, NY.
Born January 24, 1939, in Chenango, NY she was the daughter of the late Harold P. and Edith E. Angell Williams and wife of the late L. John McArthur who died November 22, 2017. Janet graduated from Truxton High School...
Richard Jorgensen
Nov 13, 2025
Richard Ernest “Dick” Jorgensen
October 9, 1943 – November 13, 2025
Richard Ernest Jorgensen, known to all as Dick, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. Born on October 9, 1943, Dick lived a life defined by creativity, curiosity, and craftsmanship.
Dick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, carrying with him...
David Vincent Walters
Nov 9, 2025
David Vincent Walters, 54 of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at home.
Born May 17, 1971 in Cortland, NY he is the son of David L. Walters and Geraldine J. Sweetland. David was employed with Cornell University for 33 years.
In addition to his father and mother, David is survived by his sister, Tracy Walters; aunt, Mary Sweetland (Peter...
MaryEllen Rumsey
Nov 7, 2025
MaryEllen Rumsey died Friday November 7 2025 at her Dryden NY home in the company of family.
She was born MaryEllen Travis in Geneva NY February 19 1937.
Her husband of 50+ years Gary L. Rumsey predeceased her in 2009.
MaryEllen will continue to shine brightly through her 5 children and her many grand / great-grand children, and in the memory of so...
Anne R. Williams
Nov 5, 2025
Anne R. Williams, 76, of Brooktondale, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Anne is survived by her brother; Jamie (Margaret) Rubin of Colorado.
There are no services at this time.
Anne had a deep love for dogs, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to www.belgiantervurenrescue.com or malinoisrescue.org.
Harmony Hill Haines
Nov 4, 2025
Harmony Hill Haines, 64, of McLean passed away November 4, 2025, at the Unity House in Ithaca. Harmony was born on August 8, 1961, in Cortland the daughter of the late Janice Hoyt and Richard Haines Sr. Harmony had an infectious smile and giggle. Her zest for life will be sorely missed. She was the best little sister we could...
Marcy Ann Czock
Oct 29, 2025
Marcy Ann Czock age 70 of Spencer, NY passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca.
Born on September 24, 1955 and raised in Wilkes Barre, PA she is the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy Sura Marini. She was a 1973 graduate of Coughlin High School in Wilkes Barre and on September 1, 1973 she married her...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hamilton
Oct 28, 2025
Charles Hamilton, lovingly known as “Charlie,” age 62, of Slaterville Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 29, 1962, in Ithaca, NY. Charlie was known for his big heart, sense of humor, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved to hunt and fish,...
Romaine Rockwell Watrous III
Oct 25, 2025
Romaine Rockwell Watrous III, age 76 of Groton, NY departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Slugger, as he was known since he was a child, was born in Binghamton, NY to Reverend Mildred E. Logan (Munson) and Romaine “Skeet” Watrous II. He was predeceased by his two younger brothers Richard “Dickie” Watrous and...
Nancy Jean Bell
Oct 24, 2025
Nancy Jean (Henderson) Bell, 78, of Ithaca, NY, passed away October 24, 2025.
Born September 8, 1947, Nancy is the daughter of the late James Eurshal and Betty Jane Schoenman Henderson. In addition to her parents, Nancy is predeceased by her late husband Donald Theodore Bell who passed in 2013.
Don and Nancy were married on December 31, 1986. They were avid...
John Royal Cole
Oct 19, 2025
Dryden – John Royal Cole, a lifelong resident of Dryden, New York passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, following a period of declining health.
Mr. Cole was born on July 3, 1946 to Marion F. and Eva M. (Fitts) Cole. Mr. Cole attended Dryden Schools and worked for many years for the Town of...
Kyla Anne-Marie Yelvington
Oct 16, 2025
Kyla was born on 10/16/2025 at 12:45 AM to Ozaya and Jordan Yelvington. Kyla was very loved not only by her parents but by her whole family. She goes on to join her Great Grandparents (Dorothy and Clifford Monahan), her baby cousin( Brandon Little Jr.) and her Uncle Allen Yelvington as well as many other family members. She is survived...
Christine Ellen Dean Sherman
Oct 15, 2025
Christine Ellen Dean Sherman, age 82, of Dryden, NY, passed away on October 15, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, with family by her side. She was born in Philippi, West Virginia on March 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Okey Morgan Dean and Elsie Maude (Bonnell) Dean.Christine was one of nine children. She was preceded in...
Norma Jean Liddingon
Oct 15, 2025
Norma Jean Liddington, age 71 of Brooktondale, NY passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday October 15, 2025 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.
Jean was born November 6, 1953 in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of Harold L. Cooper and Josephine M. Dyer-Cooper.
N. Jean Liddington is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Harold F. Liddington, her daughters:...
Sharon A. Sims
Oct 15, 2025
Sharon A. Sims, age 81 of Ithaca, NY passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Born November 15, 1943 in Binghamton, NY she was the daughter of the late Ernest Howard Griffin and Wanda Joyce Ames Weber. She attended school in Binghamton and was employed with various banking institutions in New York and Florida until...
Anthony T. Beecham
Oct 8, 2025
Anthony T. “Tony” Beecham, 53 of Homer, NY was taken away too soon on October 8, 2025.
He was born April 1, 1972 in Louisville, Kentucky and was employed at NE Transformers in Preble and formerly with Tessy Plastics in Elbridge.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be truly missed by his loving wife, Tami Oliver Beecham; his...
Ed C. Parker
Oct 6, 2025
Edgar Clarence Parker, 78, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Freeville, New York. Born on June 27, 1947, in Homer, New York, Edgar—known to many as Ed—lived a life rooted in hard work, service, and devotion to his family and community.
A graduate of Dryden High School in the Class of 1966, Ed answered the call to serve his country...
Lois Young
Sep 30, 2025
Lois S. Young, 65, of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 15, 1960, in Cortland, she was the daughter of the late Robert Young Sr. and Dorothy Young.
Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Sidelinger. Together, Lois and William shared a beautiful bond that spanned more than 30...
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