Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Rose M. Golley
Oct 26, 2026
Rose M. (Cornell) Golley age 90 passed away in Cortland, NY on October 26, 2026. Rose was born on March 26, 1936 in Owego, NY to Edna and Ben Cornell.
She is survived by her son Ron Wood (Carrie Ryan), daughters Kathi Thorington, Jodi (John) Gailor, Kim Wood, and Tami Parker, her brother Bill Cornell, and sisters Joyce Warner, and Marian...
Dottie Mae Skinner
Oct 22, 2026
Dottie Mae Skinner, age 64 of Groton, NY was born July 28, 1962, in Cortland, New York, passed away on October 22, 2026 in Auburn, NY. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family whose lives were shaped by her presence.
At the heart of Dottie’s life was her family. She is survived by...
John Leroy Earl
Oct 18, 2026
John Leroy Earl, 77 of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Hospicare Residence.
He was born December 3, 1948 in Ithaca, NY and grew up in Etna, a son of the late Charles and Jennie Hammond Earl.
John was a retired Police Officer from the Ithaca Police Department after over 30 years of service.
He is survived by his...
Bert E. Stewart
Oct 9, 2026
Bert Emanuel Stewart, 73, of Ithaca passed away at home on October 9th, 2026. He was born on November 6th, 1952 to the late Laura (Nobles) Stewart and the late Herbert Stewart of Groton where he subsequently grew up. He graduated from Groton High School in 1970 and shortly after he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in...
Jake David Jacoby
Sep 25, 2026
Jake “David” Jacoby 83 passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, after a long illness at home surrounded by his loving family.
Jake is survived by his wife of 58 years Janet Jacoby, his sons Mark (Brandie), Joseph and his wife Laura, his grandchildren, Dylan Zimmer (Malia), Sierra Jacoby, Codey Lovelace (Amanda), Ashley Vandebogart (William), Brian Watson (Connie), several nieces and...
Gary W. Lomber
Oct 10, 2026
Gary William Lomber, of Dryden, New York, passed away on October 10, 2026, from
complications related to diabetes. He was born in Lowville, New York, on May 8, 1942, to Gerald
and Helen Lomber.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife and love of his life of 64 years, Nancy; his children, Jeff
(Nancy) Lomber, Bob (Pam) Lomber, Lynnette (Rob) Torgalski, and Dawn (Steve)...
Scott A. Underwood
Oct 8, 2026
Scott A. Underwood, at the age of 47, passed away on October 8th, 2026, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Scott, born in Cortland, NY on June 26th, 1979, to Dennis and Terri Tiffany Underwood, was a cherished family and community member for decades.
Scott greatly enjoyed all things outdoors, but especially farming, logging, hunting, fishing, and Theo Man's...
Arnold F. "Sonny" Prince Jr.
Oct 4, 2026
Arnold Ferdinand Prince Jr. AKA Sonny (92) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Sonny was Born on July 7, 1934 to Grace and Arnold “Sparky”, and married the love of his life, Mary in 1954. Sonny is survived by his sons, Duane, Dale (Gina), Dean (Cindy), and Tommy (Katy), 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and...
Patrica Martin
Sep 26, 2026
Patricia Martin 95 passed away September 26, 2026, at Beechtree Nursing and Rehab. She was born on September 27, 1931, in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl and MaryVon Clark Madden. She had several different roles working for the US government working for the Foreign Technology Department for the Air Force and working as an auditor for Defense...
William C. Augst
Oct 5, 2026
William “Billy” Augst, 80, of Dryden, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5,
2026 at Hospicare and Palliative Care Services in Ithaca, New York. Born August 31,
1946, in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Wilbur and Kathryn Nettle Augst.
Billy was a graduate of St. Mary’s of Cortland. Following graduation, he proudly served
in the United States Air Force....
Tracey Lynn Mastronardi
Oct 1, 2026
Tracey Lynn Mastronardi went to join her Pa in heaven on October 1, 2026 at the age of 55 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Ithaca, NY on March 3, 1971. She was loved by all who knew her and the light of our lives.
Tracey lived a full and happy life. She graduated from TST BOCES in 1992. She...
Kelly DuVall
Sep 25, 2026
Kelly Maureen DuVall, 57 yrs old, of Cortland, passed away on 9/25/2026 after another courageous battle of illness, surrounded by family and all who loved her.
Kelly is survived by her Mom, Joan DuVall of Dryden and her siblings; Jim DuVall of Sherburne, Paul DuVall and his wife Kim of Sherburne, Tracey DuVall of Cortland, John DuVall and his wife Liz...
George B. Lynch
Sep 25, 2026
George B. Lynch, 65, of Virgil, NY, passed away on September 25, 2026 at Upstate University Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. George was born on May 23, 1961 in Cortland, NY to George E. Lynch and Barbara Lynch.
George spent over a decade racing street stock and late model cars at Skyline Raceway and Thunder Mountain Speedway. George...
Bradly J. Finegan
Sep 17, 2026
Bradly J. Finegan of Cortland NY passed away on September 17th, 2026.
Born June 19th, 1967 in Binghamton, NY to Joseph and Patricia Finegan, Brad spent much of his youth in the Northeast. He graduated from Great Valley High School, Malvern PA.
Brad began his career as a Procurement Forrester with Georgia-Pacific after graduating from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia....
Douglas James Lecoq
Sep 16, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas James Lecoq on September 16, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 29, 1962 to Arthur John Lecoq, and his mother Patricia James Lecoq Bachelor. He grew up in Varna. At 17 years old he joined The United States Marine Corp, he was a...
Christina "Tina" Fuller
Sep 9, 2026
Christina “Tina” Fuller, 66, of Newfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. After her long and difficult fight, Tina earned her eternal rest.
Christina was born in Ithaca on May 10, 1960, the daughter of the late Howard “Duke” and Lorraine Brinkerhoff Livingstone.
Tina was predeceased by her parents, Howard “Duke” and Lorraine...
Arthur N. Neff
Sep 9, 2026
Arthur N. Neff, 88, of Dryden, passed away on September 9 at Guthrie Cortland Hospital.
Arthur was born on May 7, 1938, in Cortland, the son of the late Norman and Mildred (Rice) Neff.
Art was a talented craftsman who worked for E.H. Lang for a number of years before becoming the owner and operator of Art Neff Building and Remodeling. He...
Shirley A. Stone
Sep 8, 2026
Shirley A. (Genung) Stone of Harford/Ithaca, NY died on September 8, 2026 at the age of 95 in Hospicare.
Born on March 10, 1931 in Ithaca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel Genung.
She married Douglas W. Stone Jr. (predeceased) on November 5, 1952 in Kentucky.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, having BBQs, shopping, and decorating...
Beverly Baker
Sep 5, 2026
Beverly Baker, a native Ithacan died on September 5, 2026 following the aftermath of a stroke.
Born in Ithaca on May 4, 1933 to Dr. Langford F. and G. Arlene (Feagles) Baker, Beverly was a 1950 graduate of Ithaca High School and received her BS in Radio/TV (now Communications) from Ithaca College in 1954.
Beverly spent some twenty years in broadcasting affiliated...
Toni Blanchard
Sep 4, 2026
Toni Ann Blanchard, a woman of immense generosity, sharp wit, and undeniable spirit, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 69.
Toni was a woman with a big heart who always put others before herself. She was a rare combination of a fiercely giving spirit and a hilarious, no-nonsense, sassy nature. Known for her unfiltered mouth,...
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