Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Stanley  M Czerenda

Stanley M Czerenda

Jun 7, 2008

Stanley M. Czerenda, 91, of 120 Sykes St., Groton, NY and formerly of Etna, NY died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Born March 16, 1917 in Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Hryb Czerenda and husband of the late Marilyn Parker Czerenda who passed away on May...

Grant  L. Hamilton

Grant L. Hamilton

Jun 1, 2008

Grant L. (Shorty or Bud) Hamilton passed away June 1st 2008 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca NY. Born on December 13,1930 in Berkshire NY, Bud was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie M Hamilton and brothers, William L Curkendall and Richard A Curkendall and sisters-in-laws, Purla (Jean) Curkendall and Jean Haynes Curkendall. Bud is survived by long-time friend...

Lawrence Weimer

Lawrence Weimer

May 22, 2008

Lawrence "Bruce" Weimer , 47, of Dryden, NY, passed away May 22nd, 2008 after an extended illness. Bruce was born in Ligonier, PA on January 1, 1961 and moved to Dryden in 1993. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Nanette Reno Weimer; his step-daughter, April Hosner; his step-son, Jason Hosner; his grandson, Brennen Mathis and three...

Ruth  Joyce Metcalf

Ruth Joyce Metcalf

May 21, 2008

RUTH JOYCE METCALF, 77, of 136½ Clinton Ave., Cortland died Wednesday May 21, 2008 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by family, friends and the wonderful staff of 2 South. Ruth was born June 13, 1931 in her parent's home in Virgil, NY to Marion and Marian Blanchard Metcalf. Ruth attended school in Virgil. She was...

Doris  Irene Morse

Doris Irene Morse

May 15, 2008

DORIS IRENE MORSE OTIS, age 89, of Miami, Oklahoma died at the home of her daughter on Thursday, May 15, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Otis was born June 22, 1918 to Claude and Bessie (Stark) Morse. She spent the last five years of her life in Miami after moving from New York. Her husband, Dick Lawrence Otis,...

Francis  Crain French

Francis Crain French

May 13, 2008

Mrs. Frances Crain French, age 94, of Forest City, NC died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of McLean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Olin Bly Crain and Mary Grace Davidson Crain, and widow of the late William Samuel French. She was a graduate of Canton High School in 1931; graduate of Cortland...

Lena  E. Thiesen

Lena E. Thiesen

May 7, 2008

Lena E. Thiesen, 91, of 2473 Page Green Rd., Virgil, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Born August 31, 1916 in Virgil, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie O’Day Bloomer and wife of the late Frederick Thiesen who died May 10, 1986. She had been employed with...

Norman  Glen Lacey

Norman Glen Lacey

May 4, 2008

NORMAN GLEN LACEY, age 89, of 198 Freeville Road, Dryden, NY passed away on Sunday May 4, 2008 at the Northwoods Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cortland after a long illness. "Norm" was born April 18, 1919 at Richford, NY a son of the late Phineas and Beulah Matson Lacey. A long time Dryden resident, Norm was married to...

Marilyn  Ida Czerenda

Marilyn Ida Czerenda

May 4, 2008

MARILYN IDA CZERENDA, age 79, of 7 Etna Lane, Etna, NY passed away Sunday, May 4th, 2008 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Marilyn was born June 22, 1928 in Ludlowville, NY a daughter of the late Albertus Clarence Parker and Betsy Inman Parker. She was graduated from Ludlowville High School in 1946 and on...

David  P. Brown

David P. Brown

Apr 23, 2008

DAVID PHILIP BROWN, age 63, of 7 Kimberly Drive, Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly at the Cayuga Medical Center after a four day illness. David was born February 9, 1945 in Ithaca, NY a son of the late Jesse Alan and Mary Hallstead Brown. He was graduated from Ithaca High School in 1963 and with a Bachelors of Science...

Eva  M. Black

Eva M. Black

Apr 13, 2008

PLANT CITY, FL - Eva M. Black, 78, of Plant City, FL passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at her home in Plant City. Born December 29, 1929 in Cortland, NY, she was a daughter of the late Warren D. and Margaret Anna Halpert Barned. Mrs. Black is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Black of...

Louis O'Brien

Louis O'Brien

Apr 12, 2008

Louis O’Brien , 65, of 401 Etna Road, Ithaca, NY died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Born January 11, 1943 in Locke, NY he was the son of the late James E. and Gladys O"Brien. Louie attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Dryden High School. Upon graduating, he entered...

Ronald  West Space

Ronald West Space

Mar 28, 2008

Ronald West Space, age76, died March 28, 2008 at his home in Dryden, New York. Ron was born in Dryden, on the 17th of July 1931 to Ralph Griswold Space and Zetta West Space on their family farm of several generations. Ron is survived by his wife of 55 years, Phyllis Basil Space of Dryden, and his two sons,...

Karen  Stone Darling

Karen Stone Darling

Mar 27, 2008

KAREN STONE DARLING, age 56, of Excelsior Street. Cortland, NY died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca, NY after a courageous nine month battle with cancer. Karen was born in Cortland, NY on October 12, 1951, a daughter of Spencer and Virginia Weinert Stone of Venice. She was graduated from Cortland High School in 1969...

Ruth  W. Hewitt

Ruth W. Hewitt

Mar 26, 2008

Ruth W. Hewitt, wife of the late Robert W. Hewitt, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 26, 2008 surrounded by loving family at Lakeside Nursing Home after a brief illness. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved son, Robert Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Hewitt of Weston, MA, Margo Yntema (and John) of Ithaca, and Roxanne Hewitt-Sarcia...

Steven  W. Emerson

Steven W. Emerson

Mar 25, 2008

Steven W. Emerson, 47, of 23 Baker Hill Rd., Freeville, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at home. Born March 22, 1961 in Ithaca, NY, he was a son of Walter Emerson and the late Beverly Sickmon Emerson. Steven was employed for many years with P & C Markets on Judd Falls Road in Ithaca. In addition...

Craig  Dennis Soper

Craig Dennis Soper

Mar 24, 2008

CRAIG DENNIS SOPER, age 50, of Country Acres Mobile Home Park, Harford, NY died Monday, March 24, 2008 at his residence. Craig was born September 26, 1957 in Somers Point, NJ, a son of Raya E. Gower Soper and Stanley J. Soper. He was a long time resident of Harford and was graduated from Whitney Point High School in...

Robert  L. Sherman

Robert L. Sherman

Mar 24, 2008

Robert L. Sherman, 73, of 23 Brigham Rd., Richford, NY passed away Monday, March 24, 2008 at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, NY. Born November 7, 1934 at Homer, NY, he was a son of the late Bert and Harriet Walton Sherman. On April 19, 1975 he married Evonne VanEtten Dean at Snyder Hill Baptist Church, Ithaca. Mr. Sherman...

Everett  Swan Halme

Everett Swan Halme

Mar 23, 2008

EVERETT SWAN HALME, age 91, formerly of Freeville, NY died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Everett was born February 18, 1917 in Monessen, PA a son of the late Karl Wilhelm Soderholm and Alexandra Souminen Soderholm both who had immigrated from Finland. One of seven children, he was adopted by...

Purlena  C. Grays

Purlena C. Grays

Mar 17, 2008

Purlena C. Grays, age 99, of Maryville Tennessee, passed away Monday March 17, 2008 at Asbury Health Care Center, Maryville, Tennessee. Purlena lived for 87 years in Freeville, New York before moving to Maryville in 1995 with her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed her last years at Asbury Place in Maryville. Purlena is predeceased by her husband Cornelius "Neal"...