Sep 24, 2023

In the early evening of Sunday, September 24, 2023 Barbara Taber Voionmaa Welch passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center.

Barb was born in Batavia NY January 23, 1935. She was raised in Attica NY until 1946 when her father moved the family to Ithaca and they made their home on Cayuga Lake.  A stall was built...

Sep 20, 2023

Glenn (Scott) H. Whittaker 65 of Brooktondale, NY passed away on September 20th, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. Scotty was born in Ithaca NY on September 26, 1957, He was the son of the late Glenn E. and Doris (Keane) Whittaker

He grew up on a dairy farm and loved farming, hunting, snowmobiling, and Nascar....

Sep 18, 2023

Josephine Carmella Natoli Van  Order, 84, passed away peacefully September 18, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. Jo was born February 14, 1939 in Syracuse, NY to Frank and Rose Natoli (Masterpole). She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High school in 1956. She then attended Cortland State University where she achieved a Bachelor of Science and Masters...

Sep 12, 2023

In loving memory of our son

Lawrence William Howser, 36, of Ithaca, NY passed away on September 12, 2023.  He was born on December 24, 1986 to Greg and Sonja (Williammee) Howser.

Lawrence is survived by his mother, Sonja Howser; sister, Kelly Sue Williammee; nephew, Tyler Anthony McLaughlin; uncles, Pete Elliot, William Williammee, Jr, and...

Sep 12, 2023

Alice Yarrison Rowe of 2428 State Route 392, Cortland, NY, passed away from Cardio Pulmonary failure on September 12,2023 after a short stay at Guthrie Cortland ICU.,

Alice was born November 30, 1924 in Loganton, PA, at the home of her parents, Charles and Nettie Schrack Yarrison, the seventh of their thirteen children. Alice lived through the...

Sep 10, 2023

Marie Berkefeld, 49, of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023.  Marie was born on October 5, 1973 in Red Bank, New Jersey.  She grew up in Keansburg, New Jersey and graduated from Keansburg High School in 1992.  She worked for ShopRite for over 16 years.  Marie was a hard worker and a loving friend. She moved...

Sep 10, 2023

Florence Mary Davis, 97 of Willow Brook Manor, Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Born October 4, 1925 in Groton, NY she was the daughter of the late Lynn and Louie Sincebaugh Townsend and wife of the late Joshua Davis Jr. who died in 1995. She had been employed...

Sep 7, 2023

Michael James Rosevear, 59 of Freeville, NY succumbed to his lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

Born March 2, 1964 in Johnson City, NY he grew up in the Endicott and Newark Valley areas and was a graduate of Newark Valley High School. He is a US...

Sep 2, 2023

Carol Ann O’Donnell (nee Scott) was born November 14, 1954 in Meshoppen, PA, and passed away on September 2, 2023 at home, in Marathon NY. She bravely fought a long, hard health battle and maintained her beautiful smile, faith, and loving spirit.

Carol met Patrick O’Donnell through Bobby & Mona Graham in Virgil, NY in 1971, and...

Aug 31, 2023

John P. Beach

September 29, 1947 – August 31, 2023

Father, son, brother, partner, Grandpa, Papa, BopBop, Johnny Boy

John Beach died on the evening of August 31, 2023, after a courageous five-year fight against the ravages of his Parkinson’s Disease.  John was predeceased by his parents, Robert B. Beach, Sr., and Patricia...

Aug 30, 2023

Michael Dean Ingrahm, 52, of Freeville, NY died August 30, 2023 at home of a heart attack.

Michael was born on February 7, 1971 in Ithaca NY the son of Phillip D. Ingrahm (deceased) and Carlene S. Cortright. He was predeceased by his grandparents Clark D. Ingrahm and Marjorie L. (Johnson) Ingrahm, Carl R. Cortright and Arlene...

Aug 22, 2023

Arthur Burton Weaver, 85, passed away at the Groton Community Health Care Center on August 22, 2023. He was born in Potsdam, NY on July 6, 1938 to Bettie Jane Cobane and Carl Weaver.

Art was a graduate of Potsdam High School and he married Carol Kent on July 11, 1959. They lived in Potsdam where he...

Aug 21, 2023

Pamela Jean Hoy, age 56, passed away on August 21st, 2023, after a strong fought battle with cancer. Pamela lived her life by being a strong and loving Mother, Nana, Sister, Daughter, and friend. She enjoyed BBQing with family, fishing, and long walks on the beach. Pam was proud of her almost 20-year long career in Health Care and...

Aug 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna M. Balducci, a beloved mother, Nana, and friend. Ann was also a cherished member of the Dryden community. Her nurturing spirit enriched the lives of her family and those fortunate enough to know her. Her Italian recipes, shared with love, became a cherished part of family gatherings...

Aug 18, 2023

Kitty Saam passed away peacefully and suddenly at age 76, while playing cards which was one of her favorite pastimes. Kitty was born in Cortland, NY.  Kitty was the oldest daughter of John Ivan and Katherine Quaile. She attended Groton Central School. Kitty lived with  Bill Saam, her husband of 47 years and her beloved dog, “Peanut” in Freeville,...

Aug 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Antoinette "Toni" Little: A Life Embraced by Love and Beauty It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Antoinette "Toni" Little, who departed from this world on Thursday, August 17th, 2023, enveloped in the comfort of her own home. Toni, known by this endearing moniker to all who had...

Aug 14, 2023

Gaynor Irene Russell, 89 of Groton, NY passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born April 7, 1934 in Berkshire, NY she was the daughter of the late Claude and Pauline Pollard Partridge. On June 13, 1953 she married Richard Russell Sr. in Berkshire. She was employed by Cornell University prior to her...

Aug 14, 2023

Paul J. Fish, 57 of Moravia, NY passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse.

Born September 20, 1965 in Cortland, NY he was the son of Paul R. and Bonnie Stout Fish. A 1984 graduate of Homer High School, Paul worked 20 years for Albany International in Homer. He loved the outdoors, hunting with...

Aug 5, 2023

Robert H. Soderblom, 89 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.

He was born in Manhattan, NY on May 30, 1934 to the late George and Sigrid Isaacson Soderblom. He received his Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate of Education degrees all from Temple University and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa,...

Aug 1, 2023

John Ayers Jr., 43 of Freeville,NY passed away August 1st, 2023. His death follows an extended illness. He was taken too soon and will be missed. John was born on November 30th, 1979 in Cortland, NY. He is survived by his mother Penny Russell, step-father Richard Russell Jr., sister Kayla Ayers, brothers John Evan, Brandon, Tyler, & Justin Russell,...