All Obituaries

Sylvia J. Stockholm, age 88 of Newark Valley, NY passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born July 1, 1931 in Oxford, NY she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Eva Pangburn Manwarren and wife of the late Frank M. Stockholm who died in 2008.  Sylvia was retired from Cornell University. Sylvia is survived by her children, Roger Stockholm of Tucson, AZ, Frank Stockholm, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Timothy (Stanny) Stockholm of...

Barbara Auble passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in the Cayuga Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born Barbara Lynn Grant on September 25, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was predeceased by her parents Robert S. Grant and Lois Haskins Grant, who resided in Ithaca.  Barbara graduated from Ithaca High School in 1957 and spent her professional life in the service of the justice system in Tompkins and surrounding counties.  She worked as a legal secretary to...

CORTLAND – Dona Marie Tordoff Maddren, age 100, died peacefully at the Groton, NY Community Health Care Center on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born in Mechanicville, NY on February 1, 1919 to the late Ethyl Dormandy Tordoff and Henry “Harry” Tordoff. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, William Maddren, and siblings, Betty (Douglas) Stewart, Jean (John) Egan, Caryl (Robert) Doe, Dr. Harrison (Jean) Tordoff and Joan (Serafino) De Lucia.  She was also...

CORTLAND – Dona Marie Tordoff Maddren, age 100, died peacefully at the Groton, NY Community Health Care Center on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born in Mechanicville, NY on February 1, 1919 to the late Ethyl Dormandy Tordoff and Henry “Harry” Tordoff. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, William Maddren, and siblings, Betty (Douglas) Stewart, Jean (John) Egan, Caryl (Robert) Doe, Dr. Harrison (Jean) Tordoff and Joan (Serafino) De Lucia.  She was also...

Joan M. Manning, 78 of Freeville passed away Thursday at the Cayuga Medical Center.  She was born on February 18, 1941 the daughter of the late Clarence and Marion Monroe Manning.  Joan had graduated from Alfred State College and then worked for a number of years at Cornell University.  She was a longtime member of the Freeville United Methodist Church, who enjoyed gardening and spending time with church family.  Joan was the Village of Freeville historian for a number of...

Dawn L. Cooper Metzler, 74 of Groton passed away peacefully at home after a short illness with her family by her side.  Dawn was born on June 21, 1944 in Denim, New Mexico the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Ketchum Cooper.   She was raised in Buffalo, NY and graduated from Tonawanda High School.  Dawn had worked and retired from the Statler Hotel at Cornell University and Best Western University Inn.  She enjoyed family gatherings, gardening and baking. ...

Linda B. Moore June 2, 2019 Linda B. Moore, 58 of Groton passed away Sunday with her family by her side after losing a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Ithaca on October 22, 1960 the daughter of the late Herbert A. and Shirley Haskins Brecht.  Linda worked for 21 years for Wilcox Press and most recently has been working for Cornell University for the last 11 years. She was a former Girl Scout leader, who loved her cows and gardening.   Linda is survived...

HOMER - Zachary Derek Dains, 33, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2019.  Zachary was born on May 27, 1986, in Cortland, NY, the son of Harry R. and Phyllis Apgar Dains.  He worked for Price Chopper for a number of years and enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family especially his rescue dog Willie Nelson.  Zachary is survived by his parents and siblings: Harry (Maura) Dains Jr., Rachell (John) Kopsa, Rita Dains (Meridith Kellogg), Rhonda Dains and several nieces...

Donald R. Butts, Jr., age 71, of San Antonio, TX formerly of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2019 at his home.   Born February 8, 1948 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Donald Sr. and Jeanne Fuller Butts. Don was employed with ABC Supply in San Antonio and was a US Air Force veteran.   Don is survived by his daughters, Teresa Gaytan and Anna (Troy) Ervin; step-children, Valerie Alba, Andrew Marsh, Fred (Linda) Marsh and Lori (Dan) Friedly; his siblings,...

Robert P. “Bobby” Williams, age 33, of Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY surrounded by his family. Born June 2, 1985 in Ithaca, NY, he was raised by grandparents, Arlene Williams and the late Roger Gardner. Prior to graduating from Lansing High School, Bobby was a wrestler, played football and track and field; later he became a golfer with his grandfather.  Bobby was very outgoing, funny, a bright spirit, the life of the...