Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Susan A. Simmons
Jan 5, 2026
Susan Annette Simmons left us for a much better place on Jan 5, 2026.
Susan born Jan 21,1958 to Dale and Katie Simmons. She was lifelong resident of Varna/Ithaca having graduated from Ithaca High School and Bryant & Straton Business College with a para-legal degree. She did have a couple of brief adventures along the way.
Susan was her father’s daughter through...
Staci Jo Earl
Jan 26, 2026
Staci Jo Earl, 55 of Dryden, NY passed away on January 26, 2026.
She was born December 31, 1970, in Cortland, NY to John Earl and the late Charlotte Danielson.
Staci is survived by her brother; Mark Earl of Groton, NY.
There are no services planned at this time.
Charlotte L. Danielson
Jan 25, 2026
Charlotte L. Danielson, 77 of Groton, NY passed away on January 25, 2026.
She was born May 5, 1948 in Port Jefferson, NY to the late William and Charlotte Jones Danielson.
Charlotte is survived by her son; Mark Earl, of Groton, NY.
No services are planned at the time.
James "Jim" Coon
Jan 18, 2026
James “Jim” Coon, 66, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Sayre, PA after a courageous fight against chronic illness.Jim was born on March 21st, 1959 in DeRuyter, New York. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who valued time spent with family and friends. He especially enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, bowling, and socializing with those closest to him.He...
Patricia A. Foote
Jan 15, 2026
PATRICIA A. FOOTE, age 88, of Dryden passed away after a period of declining health on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patti was born December 3, 1937 in Syracuse, NY a daughter of the late Flora Lily Mackinder and Charles Burce Armstrong. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend whose life was defined...
Dennis Fogle Whittaker
Jan 14, 2026
Dennis Fogle Whittaker, born at home on 76 Road in the town of Caroline on May 25, 1942, the third son of the late Riley and Charlotte Whittaker, died January 14, 2026.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Donald and Robert. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Barbara and Diana of Florida, plus many cousins, nieces and...
Robert J. "Dud" Davis
Jan 12, 2026
Robert J. Davis (Dud) 90 of Brooktondale passed away Jan 12th, 2026. He was the son of Floyd Davis Sr. & Romelia Johnson Davis. He was predeceased by his wife Jane Stowell Davis and 3 brothers & 3 sisters. He is survived by his daughter Kim and her husband Delmar Cleveland and their daughter Jami, his step-son David Liddington and...
RoseMarie Bobnick
Jan 9, 2026
RoseMarie was born on May 7, 1940 and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was the youngest of six children that were born to Percy and Mary Butler and is survived by her children Sharon (Bobnick) Van De Mark, Deborah Bobnick, Jamie (Sue) Bobnick, Thomas Bobnick, and Lorena (Tom) Bobnick-McIntyre and was pre-deceased by her loving husband, James...
Milton "Tom" Stamp
Jan 8, 2026
Milton “Tom” Stamp, 86 of Dryden, NY passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Cortland Park Nursing surrounded by his family.
Born August 26, 1939 in Elmira, NY he was the son of the late Milton and Gladys Updike Stamp. On November 27, 1958 he married Patricia Ann Moshier. Tom was a retired sheet metal worker with Union Local 112.
Tom is...
Marie Linda Roberts
Dec 31, 2025
Marie L Roberts 68 of Marathon, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina.
Born July 7, 1957 in Malone, NY she was the daughter of John and Patricia Peno. Marie was a long time employee of Cornell University and had recently retired.
Marie is survived by her husband, Richard Roberts; daughter, Brandy Lynn Roberts; son, Bryan Andrew...
Audrey M. Brand
Dec 31, 2025
Audrey Marie Brand, a beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, following a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family.
Audrey’s life was an endeavor of love. From her weekly calls to the cards she never failed to mail, she made it her mission to keep our family connected.
She will be truly missed by her...
Susan J. Morgan
Dec 30, 2025
Susan J. Morgan, a devoted mother, cherished wife, and loving grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 at the age of 71 surrounded by family.
Above all else, Susan was a mother whose love and guidance shaped the lives of her two sons, both of whom she was immensely proud. She celebrated their successes with humility and joy, always offering...
Joyce Ann VanDeWeert
Dec 28, 2025
Joyce Ann (Lynch) VanDeWeert of Harford Mills, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the age of 89 with her family by her side, following a brief illness.
Born June 11, 1936 in Middletown, NY. She was the daughter of Mary Budd and Warren Lynch. She was married to Garret VanDeWeert for 70 years. Joyce was the Senior...
Eugene "Gene" Wright
Dec 23, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Wright, 97, of Homer, NY, passed away on December 23, 2025.
Born April 22, 1928, Gene is the son to the late Ernest and Bessie Bahler Wright. Gene grew up on his family farm in Johnson City where he graduated from Union- Endicott High School and later went on to Cornell University, graduating from the School of Agriculture with...
Jeanne Marie Owens Ross
Dec 22, 2025
Jeanne Marie Owens Ross 83 of Dryden NY passed away peacefully Monday, December 22, 2025 after fighting a long battle of Breast Cancer. Jeanne was known as a wonderful, caring and loving person. She passed away peacefully after being transported to Hospice care.
She was born May 14th, 1942 in Ithaca NY and she was the daughter of Luther Owens and...
Duane Totman
Dec 16, 2025
Duane Totman, 54, passed away peacefully at Guthrie Cortland Nursing surrounded by family and many CNA’s and nursing staff, some of the best around and who treated him like family.
Duane suffered an aneurysm in 2010 which has taken a lot from him, but he worked hard, much like he did with his many outdoor jobs to get what he could...
Eric Jon Humerez
Dec 13, 2025
Eric Jon Humerez, 68, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on December 12, 1957, in Ithaca, New York, Eric lived a life rich with creativity, curiosity, and compassion.
Eric’s early years were spent in Ithaca, where he attended East Hill and Belle Sherman Elementary Schools before continuing his education at Dewitt Junior High and Ithaca High School....
Marian M. Brand
Dec 12, 2025
“Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets her wings.” Those bells rang loud and clear on Friday, December 12, when our beautiful mother gained her wings, having almost completed her 93rd year of life. The family of Marian M. Brand has lost their loving matriarch, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, laughter, and treasured memories that...
Gary Wilson
Dec 11, 2025
A sweet, wonderful man passed away on December 11, 2025, at his residence and no one is quite sure how we’ll get along without him.
81 years old, Gary Wilson was a husband, brother, father, uncle, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, an avid golfer and bowler, and friend to many.
He grew up on the late Dennis and Pauline (Briggs) Wilson’s farm in Harford,...
Carole Morehouse
Dec 9, 2025
Carole Morehouse, born January 3, 1944 in Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her sister Nancy Neilson; children Caralina (Dave) Kimbrough, Gerry (Rebecca) Hays, and Jim (Angela) Hays; ten grandchildren; fifteen great‑grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Carole retired after 35 years at Cornell University and cherished...
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