Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Allen R. Kryger
Jul 20, 2026
Allen R. Kryger
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Allen R. Kryger, whose life was defined by service, dedication, vision, and unwavering love for his family and community. Known to many as Al, he touched countless lives and will be remembered for the example he set, the kindness he shared, and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate...
Ralph E. Hallett
Jul 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph E. Hallett on July 24, 2026 at the age of 82.
Ralph was born on April 18,1944 in Binghamton, NY. He was a lifelong resident of the Finger Lakes area in New York.
Ralph and his wife, Diane, built a life together filled with love, laughter and adventure. Dogs were always at their...
Bruce Wixson Calnek
Jul 21, 2026
Bruce Wixson Calnek died on July 21, 2026 at the age of 94.
He was born in Manchester, NY to the late Lucille and Otto Calnek and was raised in Shortsville and Clifton Springs, NY.
He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1949 and enrolled at Cornell where he completed a 2-year pre-veterinary course in the College of Agriculture followed by 5...
Paul Royce Cedar II
Jul 21, 2026
Paul Royce Cedar II ,92, of Dryden, New York, passed away on July 21, 2026.Paul was born on December 9, 1933, in Sperry, Oklahoma, to Paul Royce Cedar and Joan Elizabeth Cedar. He was a hardworking man whose dedication and skill earned him a respected career as a master pipe welder. For more than 40 years, Paul proudly worked as...
Wanita "Nita" Rose Baldwin
Jul 20, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Wanita “Nita” Rose (Hammond) Baldwin of Homer, NY, on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2026.
Born on December 7, 1939, her childhood on the family farm instilled a lifelong appreciation for family, hard work, and the simple joys of life. She spent much of her life in McLean, NY before settling...
Linda J. Oliver
Jul 19, 2026
Linda J. Oliver, 68, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center, with her loving partner, Kylie Carpenter, and her two daughters by her side.
Born on May 19, 1958, in Cortland, NY, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Iram "Ike" and Doris Barrows.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Iram "Ike" and Doris Barrows;...
Lois D. Tillotson
Jul 18, 2026
Lois D. Tillotson, 83 of Harford, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at home with her family by her side.
No offense to the great Paul Harvey who narrates this special piece that those of us with an agricultural heart know and love. I have “fixed” it a bit. You all know how this starts: And on the 8th day, God...
Jason Edgar Welch
Jul 14, 2026
In loving memory of Jason Edgar Welch, whose remarkable journey among us began on September 21, 1977, in Ithaca, New York, and concluded too soon, and unexpectedly, in the same city on July 14, 2026. Jason’s life was a story quietly vibrant and deeply felt—a narrative woven of faith, creativity, compassion, and community.
From a young age, Jason displayed a boundless...
Pauline C. Dear
Jul 10, 2026
Pauline Carpenter Dear of Ithaca, New York, passed away in her home on July 10, 2026, at the age of 68.
Pauline was born on February 17, 1958, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Frank Carpenter and Angela Briefs Carpenter. At the age of five, her family relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she spent her childhood and formative years. She attended Mount...
Lulabel G. Lacey
Jul 8, 2026
Lulabel G. Lacey (née Kentch), born November 29, 1934, in Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Her long and remarkable life touched the hearts of many, leaving a legacy of warmth, dedication, and love.
Lulabel's early years shaped the foundation of her kind and generous spirit. Throughout her journey, she was...
Kayla M. Wood
Jul 3, 2026
Kayla Marie (Bushnoe) Wood, 37 of Dryden, NY passed away July 3, 2026 in Dryden, NY. She was born in Syracuse, NY on August 3, 1988 to Stephen M. and Kathleen A. Bushnoe (Medler).
In 2008 she graduated from Homer Central High School. Kayla earned her Medical Assistant (MA) through BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) in Cortland NY. A couple...
Thomas L. Shults
Jul 2, 2026
Thomas Lee Shults passed away on July 2, 2026 in Jacksonville Florida. He was born at West Point Military Academy on December 4, 1952 to Lawrence and Joyce Ann Shults. Tom was drafted into the US Army June 1972 and served in the 570th military police platoon railway in Frankfurt, Germany. He was honorably discharged June 1974.
Tom graduated from SUNY...
John E. Lowe
Jun 24, 2026
Dr. John E. “Jack” Lowe, DVM was an accomplished equine veterinarian, respected horseman, and distinguished professor emeritus and alumni of Cornell University, whose impact was felt far beyond his professional accomplishments. Throughout his life, he was known by many titles - son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, colleague, outdoorsman, and educator. To his grandchildren, he was simply and lovingly...
Wayne Leon Straw
Jun 21, 2026
Wayne Leon Straw, 88, was welcomed into the presence of his Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born the son of Donald and Hazel (Reynolds) Straw. Wayne attended Roseville, PA Grade School and Mansfield, PA High School. Wayne loved driving truck and was an owner operator truck driver for 30 years. He then went to work at Lansing...
Gaylord Veit
Jun 19, 2026
Gaylord Veit III passed away peacefully on June 19th following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 18th, 1956 to Gaylord Veit, Jr and Marilyn Veit and grew up in Ithaca, graduating from Ithaca High School in 1974. After high school, he went on to have a career as a chef at many restaurants locally as well as Florida,...
Brian K. Babcock
Jun 17, 2026
Brian K. Babcock of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Brian was born February 1, 1969 in Ithaca, NY to Frank Keith Babcock and Ellen May Felix. He spent most of his youth in the Ithaca area before relocating from there to Norwich, then he spent 8 years in Kentucky,...
Marlene LaBar
Jun 14, 2026
Marlene Howser LaBar, 74, of Dryden, NY, passed away on June 14, 2026, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1952, in Ithaca, NY, to the late Lawrence and Gertrude Abbey Howser.
Marlene spent her career as a Circuit Board Assembly Inspector and Supervisor at BSU, Inc. in Ithaca, NY. She was known for her dedication, strong...
Christine "Chris" Butler
Jun 14, 2026
Christine, "Chris," Butler, 71 of Cortland, NY passed away Sunday, June 14th surrounded by family at the Francis House, Syracuse, NY.
Born of May 9th, 1955, in Ithaca, she was the daughter of George (Ed) and Joann Drake.
She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1973 and went on to work at Cornell University as an Executive Secretary fro 21 years. Later...
Norma Jean Totman
Jun 14, 2026
Norma J. Neal Totman, 94, of McLean, NY left us on June 14, 2026, to go meet her maker. Norma was born on July 30, 1931, in Syracuse, NY; the middle daughter of Ralph Neal and Lulah Light Neal Foster.
She graduated from Homer Central School with the class of 1948. She maintained an interest in the whereabouts of her classmates...
Jo-An Hagin
Jun 12, 2026
Jo-An Hagin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Ithaca, NY on June 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on October 15, 1950, in Munich, Germany, Jo-An was 75 years old at the time of her passing.
Raised in Milwaukee, WI, Jo-An moved to Ithaca, NY where she shared a life...
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