Carl Harold Snyder

Dec 12, 2023

Carl Harold Snyder, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2023 in Ocala, Florida. His devoted wife of 50 years, Christine (“Chris”) Snyder, was by his side.  Memories of Carl will be forever cherished by Christine, as well as his surviving family: his sister Judy Weddington; his three daughters, Erika Sanders and her husband Aaron, Miranda Snyder, Jessica...

Delmont Charles (Del) Robbins

Dec 10, 2023

Delmont Charles Robbins, 94, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Ithaca, NY. Delmont, known by his friends as Del, was born May 29, 1929, to Charles and Virginia Robbins in Limestone, Pa. He was employed for many years at Morse Chain as a tool and die repairman. He is survived by his son Daniel (Janet), granddaughters Jaime Phelps...

Charles (Chuck) D. Tanzola

Dec 7, 2023

Charles (Chuck) D. Tanzola, 64, of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 7, 2023. Chuck was born on January 3, 1959 in West Islip, NY and graduated from Lindenhurst High School. He went on to graduate from Cornell University in 1981. He began working with Bob Dean Incorporated in 1981 as a salesman, which then...

Chester Leroy (Roy) Dexheimer Jr.

Dec 3, 2023

A remarkable lifetime educator and volunteer community leader died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Chester L. “Roy” Dexheimer Jr., 89, was born on January 18, 1934, the son of Chester L. and Dorothy (Cornell) Dexheimer. Roy is survived by his beloved wife, Frances of Ithaca, his three children: Eric (Robin)...

Sally Ann Toomey

Nov 28, 2023

Sally Ann Toomey, 71, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at York Hospital following a brief illness. Sally was born August 8, 1952, in Pierre, SD, a daughter of Wilfred and Eileen Dempsey Pape. She was a graduate of Ben Eielson High School, Fairbanks, Alaska. Sally went on to receive her Licensed Practical Nurse degree from...

David J. Hulslander

Nov 28, 2023

David J. Hulslander, 82, of Harford, NY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. He was born June 1, 1941 in Cortland, a son of the late Roy and Bernice (Hutchings) Hulslander.

A lifelong area resident, David was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Union since 1965 and...

Ariel Lynn Fleming (Siegert)

Nov 25, 2023

Ariel Lynn Fleming (Siegert) passed away on November 25, 2023, following a brief illness. Born on June 27, 1985, she was the beloved daughter of Deb and Steve Siegert and sister to Lauren Siegert. Ariel is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous close friends.

Throughout her life, Ariel had a love of animals and a...

Dennis Allen Aleba

Nov 10, 2023

Dennis Allen Aleba 58 of Truxton, NY sadly left us on November 10, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his children Kennedy Cook Jones, Mason and Emma Aleba and a granddaughter, Violet. He loved fishing, golfing, snowboarding, the outdoors and Virgil, NY. He will be deeply missed by all.

William G. (Bill) Bailey

Nov 7, 2023

William (Bill) George Bailey was born in Cortland, NY on Sunday November 15th as church bells rang around the city.  He passed away on November 7th, 2023 at age 91. He passed on beautifully and in good health at his home in the arms of his son, John. Bill was a believer in Jesus Christ and now lives eternally...

Kenneth A. Reynolds

Nov 6, 2023

Kenneth A. Reynolds passed away of natural causes on November 6, 2023 at the age of 59.

Ken is survived by his father John F. Reynolds and his sisters Candice L. Hobin, and Karen M. Bivona.

Ken graduated from Dryden High School and received scholarships from NYSE&G and Etna Fire Department. Ken pursued his interest...

Thomas J. O'Neil

Nov 3, 2023

Thomas Joseph O’Neil, 60 of Lansing NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 3, 2023. Tom was born on February 25, 1963 in Syracuse NY and graduated from Bishop Grimes High School and Syracuse University. Tom had a passion for cooking and was always trying new recipes to feed family and friends. He enjoyed coaching and attending...

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" (Miller) Cornelius

Nov 3, 2023

Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Corneilus, 83 of Groton, NY passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca, NY.

Born March 17, 1940 in West Groton, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Lynn Signor Miller and wife of the late Leland Cornelius. Dottie was retired from Smith Corona and was a...

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Clayman

Nov 2, 2023

Cindy Clayman 72 of Cortland NY passed away Thursday November 2, 2023.

Born May 18, 1951 she was the daughter of William and Charlene Harwood. She was retired from Bailey Place Insurance. She loved sports, game shows, and keeping up with her grandkids and great grand kids. She had a huge heart for those who knew her....

Ann H. (Hubbard) Harris

Nov 2, 2023

Ann H. Harris, 83 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at home. The past few years she suffered with Alzheimer’s, but remained cheerful throughout.

Born October 1, 1940 in Elgin, IL she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dorothy Johnson Hubbard and wife of the late William A. Harris who died in...

Robert Stephen Miller

Oct 18, 2023

Robert Stephen Miller of Ithaca, New York, passed away on Wednesday, October 18.

Robert was born in Ithaca on April 26, 1939, and spent the final years of his life as he wished: living in his childhood home. He is survived by his daughter Meredith of Washington, D.C.; his son Greg and daughter-in-law Cathie of New York,...

Lloyd R. (Ray) Bell Jr.

Oct 15, 2023

Lloyd R. Bell Jr., age 91 of Freeville, NY passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, surrounded by his family.

Born May 22, 1932 in Ithaca, he was the son of the late Lloyd Sr. and Ruth Lindley Bell of Varna. Ray was employed with Morse Chain, was an electrician and retired from...

Karen Blake

Oct 13, 2023

Karen Aman Blake, 67, was called home by the Lord on Friday, October 13th , 2023. She was a loving Daughter, Mother, Sister and Grandmother. Karen was predeceased by her father David Aman and her husband Robert Blake. She is survived by her mother Alice (Richard) Aman Priestner, 2 Sons: David (Kim) Blake and Ryan (Krystal) Blake, 3 Sisters:...

Verna M. (Willis) Deshaies

Oct 12, 2023

Verna M Deshaies, 83, a longtime resident of Willowbrook Manor, Dryden, NY, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Verna was born April 9, 1940, in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Evelyn Willis. Verna is survived by her children Karen Ashley, Dryden, NY and Steven Matteo, Massena,...

Gene A. German

Oct 9, 2023

Gene A. German passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023 surrounded by family which included his wife of 68 years, Jean H. German.  Gene grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, attended Michigan State University, and spent his summers in northern Michigan where he met Jean, his southern belle from Little Rock, Arkansas.

At Michigan State, Gene was...

Betsey Van Sickle

Oct 4, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Betsey Van Sickle passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side after a prolonged illness. Betsey was born in Ithaca, NY on March 2, 1941. She was predeceased by her mother, Genevieve Frederica Wood Van Sickle, her father, Charles Kenneth (Kenny) Van Sickle, and her brother, Peter Wood Van Sickle. She is...