All Obituaries

Glen Ronald Burke, age 82, of Lansing, NY passed away October 1, 2022 as a result of  a heart attack while bow hunting.  Ron was born to Martin and Virginia Burke on September 29, 1940 in Ludlowville, NY.  He attended Lansing Central School District. He was a carrier supervisor for the US Post Office for 31 years. Ron was proud of his Polish heritage and also very proud of his service in the...

Linnett A. Short of Virgil joined her Lord the morning of September 27th at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Cortland on October 18, 1952, the daughter of William and Beverly Lukosavich. She graduated from Groton High School in 1971 and earned an Associate Degree from TC-3 in 1986. She joined the newly formed Tompkins County Solid Waste division soon after, working as an Educational Coordinator until her retirement 28 years later in...

Steven (Steve) Gary Gulyas, 67, of Ithaca, New York passed away at the Albany Medical Center on September 26, 2022.  Steve was born to Joseph T. and Virginia Koellner Gulyas on September 2, 1955, in Ithaca NY.  A few years later, the family moved to Mecklenburg, New York.   ​When Steve was young, he loved the go fishing in Mecklenburg Pond.  Fishing remained to be his passion throughout his life. He learned at a very young age...

Jason N. Brown, 41 of Ithaca, NY was born March 12, 1981 in Cortland, NY and passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 19, 2022. Jason was raised by his grandmother, Dorothy. He loved her very much. Jason suffered from depression that he couldn't control, so he used his addiction to cope. There was a side to Jason that many didn't get see. His artistic and talents he held. He loved all types of art and was very good at it also. Jason had a sweet, gentle side but also could hold...

Mrs. Dorla Stillman, 79, of Cortland passed away Sunday September 25, 2022.   Dorla was born in Cortland, NY where she lived most of her life.  She maintained employment in the private healthcare field and a school aid at Dryden School.  She loved to help care for others who had a hard time caring for themselves.   Dorla was an animal lover and always had her cats and dogs by her side.  Her family wishes to thank Morningstar Residential Care Center in...

Jake Walker Newton, 20 of Naperville, IL passed away unexpectedly in Naperville. Born September 3, 2002 in Atlanta, GA he was the son of Anthony Newton of Freeville, NY and Jill Johnston (Dave) Overstreet of Naperville. IL. Jake is also survived by his brother, Luke Anthony Newton; stepbrothers, Zack and Ben Overstreet; paternal grandparents, Carlyle and Laura Newton; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jake is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Walker and Karen Johnston and uncle,...

Doris E. Fenton (Eckler) passed away on September 12, 2022 at home with her family by her side, at the age of 90. Doris was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 4, 1932 to Lorenzo and Elizabeth Dykeman Eckler. She was a seamstress for many years prior to retirement. Doris is survived by her children, John Simmons, Bill Simmons, Roxanne (Tom) Yako, Donna Everhart, Kelly (Mike) Rogers and Howard Northrup Jr. She was a proud grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 15 and great great grandmother of 4;...

Robert M. Nash Jr. (Bobby/Bob) of Horseheads NY Formally of Slaterville Springs NY passed away on September 12, 2022 at the age of 73. Born on December 9, 1948 to the late Robert and Esther (Stevens) Nash He is survived by  his wife of 43 years, the love of his life and best friend Alice (VanOrman) Nash, Sons; Jacob, Bryan (Jennie) Quick, Jason (Betsy), Matthew (Dana) and BJ (Nicole) Nash: Grandchildren Carlie, Zack, Christian, Casey, Lily, Owen, Tavia, Madison, Ashton, Trillium and...

Rosemary E. Hulslander on Monday, September 12, 2022, Rosemary E. Hulslander, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90.  “Rosie”, as she was known to many, was born November 19, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Hazen.   A lifetime resident of Dryden, Rosie attended Dryden High School and married James C. Hulslander on May 6, 1967; who pre-deceased her in 2012.    Rosie was employed at Smith Corona as a young woman and...

Dolores E. Chamberlain Samson Grenell was born in Cortland, NY to Reuben J. Chamberlain and Edra R. Fuller Chamberlain on September 23, 1924 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Dolores was predeceased by her parents, husband, Francis Grenell; brothers, Charles (Delores) and Donald (Velda) Chamberlain and infant daughter, Judith Irene Samson.  She is survived by her children, Sheila Sanford, Frederick (Cheryl) and Raymond Samson, 7...