May 14, 2024

Don Dobesh- A life lived fully and enjoyed- no regrets! Looking forward to what is next!

Never shed a tear in anger or regret. Instead, smile and think of the good things that make life worth living was always his philosophy. Don hopes that he has crossed that bridge to the future and will see again those...

May 11, 2024

Jessica M. Peterson, 37 of Dryden, New York passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born on January 3, 1987, in Cortland, NY she is the daughter of  Donald and Sherry (Morris) Wheeler.

In addition to her parents, Jessica is survived by her husband, Michael Peterson; her son, Johnathan Peterson; her brother, Roger Simmons; her sister,...

May 11, 2024

Mark Edward Cleveland, 58 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Born July 9, 1965 in Glens Falls, NY he was the son of the late Claude and Anna Searles Cleveland. Mark grew up spending his childhood in Lyons Falls, NY and was a graduate of South Lewis Central School in Turin, NY....

May 9, 2024

Rollin R. Dimick, 59 of Ithaca, passed away on Thursday May 9, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1964 in Syracuse, NY son of the late Robert L and G Lorraine (Hulbert) Dimick. He graduated from Dryden Jr. Sr High in 1984.

Rollin married his wife Roxanne L Shevalier on August 11, 2007...

May 8, 2024

Jean Clapper Bortz passed away peacefully May 8, 2024.

She is predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Bortz of Ithaca.

Jean is survived by her brother, Dale (Shirley) Clapper of Freeville and her children, Elby Eckert of Fallbrook, CA, Lynn (Don) Chambers of Himrod, Kip Townsend, Jim (Penny) Townsend and Terry Townsend all of Ithaca....

Apr 25, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, 2024 Sylvia Joyce Lott, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, of Dryden, New York, passed away at the age of 79 after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer.

Sylvia was born March 19, 1945 in Rome, New York. She graduated high school from Utica Free Academy.  On September 14, 1968...

Apr 24, 2024

Earle Edward Cary passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at age 89. Predeceased by his father Wilson Cary, mother Edwena Cary, and brother John Cary.

Earle is survived by his loving wife Patricia Kay Cary; sons Randi (Lisa), Mikel (Susan), Brett (Tina); grandchildren Steven, Steele (Stephanie), Ashley (Jon) Vermilyea,...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert C. Earl, 80, of Harford, New York, passed away on April 18th surrounded by his loved ones after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.

Bob was born to Charles and Jennie Earl on April 28th, 1943, in Ithaca, New York. After graduating from Dryden High School in 1962, he served in the US Army. He was...

Apr 17, 2024

Vy Ngin Merritt, aged 62, of Ithaca, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

She was born on July 8 1961, in Battambang, Cambodia, to parents Sareth Ngin and Seua Thiv. Vy was an incredibly talented hair stylist and salon owner, who had a passion for beautifying her clients, and conversing with the students. She also...

Apr 16, 2024

Judith Ann Butts, 74, formerly of Dryden, NY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Crown Park in Cortland, NY.

Born August 19, 1949 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Donald and Jeanne Fuller Butts. She was a bookkeeper for the Ithaca Gun Company and XCP Copier until life took her to Montana. ...

Apr 15, 2024

Sabrina L. Spaudling, 47, of Cortland passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.

Born November 7, 1976 in Cortland, New York, she was the daughter of the late Victor Welch and Loretta Knapp Welch.

Sabrina worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Groton Nursing Home where she loved taking care of those in need with...

Apr 8, 2024

Michael C. DeLavern, 73 of Freeville, NY passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home.

Born to Clair and Darlene DeLavern on September 11, 1950 in Saganaw, MI he was raised in Tacoma, WA. Following High School, he enlisted in the US Army serving from 1967-1969. Mike drove for Greyhound Bus Lines and TCAT in Tompkins...

Apr 2, 2024

Mary A. Ingrahm-Hines, 94, of Cortland, NY passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024.

Born on January 23, 1930, in Iselin, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Loretta (Mcintyre) Dailey.

Mary is predeceased by her parents Raymond and Loretta Dailey; the fathers of her children, Earl Mix Jr. and Harold...

Mar 27, 2024

Glenn Canfield, 72, ran his final lap on March 27, 2024.  Born on October 3, 1951 to the late Claude and Lucia (Hoagland) Canfield, Glenn was raised in Richford, NY, and graduated from Marathon Central School in 1969. He went on to graduate from SUNY Morrisville to become a Master Mechanic, working for several different shops in the area. ...

Mar 23, 2024

Laurie Arnold 1954 - 2024.

Laurie Arnold, 69, of Hartford, NY died at home on Saturday March 23rd, 2024.

Laurie was preceded in death by her firstborn Sarah Musson, husband Douglas Arnold, parents Delbert and Marion Hanson, brothers Steven Hanson and  Walter Hanson.

She is survived by her son's Timothy Arnold (Amanda), Justin...

Mar 23, 2024

Beatrice Hayes passed away peacefully March 23, 2024 at Upstate Medical Center following a brief illness. She was 92 years young.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Harold “Fred” Hayes, sisters Irma, Ada, and Marilyn, brother Charles, as well as stepsons Bruce, Frank, and Wayne Hayes, step-daughter Edie, nephew Harvey Beeley Jr, nieces Gloria and...

Mar 23, 2024

William Lester Grover, 77, of Ithaca passed from this life after an extended illness into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on March 23, 2024 at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse.

Born September 14, 1946, Bill was first of the two sons of Lester (Let) M. and Agnes (Aggie or Red) June...

Mar 22, 2024

Rev. Merold B. Stern passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus, Friday, March 22, 2024. He was surrounded by Margaret, his wife of 67 years, and his family whom he loved fiercely. He is survived by his children: Lorna Stern and husband Robert Laniak, Geoff and Kelly Stern, six grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren, a brother Chester and sister...

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Lou A. Zink, 79, of Dryden, NY, died March 19, 2024.

Mary Lou was born on March 24, 1944.  She was a long time resident of Union Springs and Cayuga, NY.  She also lived in Port Charlotte, FL, Asheville, NC, and most recently in Dryden, NY.  She was a graduate of Cayuga Community College.  Mary Lou...

Mar 18, 2024

James B. DuVall, 80 years old of Dryden NY, passed away on the morning of March 18, 2024 surrounded by family at his home after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan. Together they created a family of six children: Jim DuVall and his wife Cindy of New Berlin, Paul DuVall...