Jun 16, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Dans, 61, beloved husband and father, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center after a long illness.

Jeff, the son of Geraldine Frady and Clayton Lamont Dans, Jr., was born August 29, 1961. He cherished his home and family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Sherry (Lawyer) Ecker,...

Jun 15, 2023

Eileen M. Hammond “Shorty” 64 of Freeville, NY passed on June 15, 2023 to be with all of her family and her dog, Bently who have passed before her.

Eileen is survived by her loving husband, Thomas R. Hammond; children, Desiree Shutts (Fred Schmidt), Thomas “TJ” Hammond (Heidi Sudbrink), step mother, Ruth M. Lynch, sisters, RuthAn Utter,...

Jun 14, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Elbertson (Cortland, NY) passed away the morning of June 14, 2023 surrounded by her three children, Julie Reeves, Beth Elbertson, and James Elbertson.

During her long illness, Dottie was able to enjoy the company of her three grandchildren, Michelle Pitts, Michael Braig, and Megan Cotterill, their spouses, and her six great-grandchildren (with...

Jun 14, 2023

Frank Cameron Vorhis III passed away on June 14th 2023, at the age of 70. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Cam came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

He was born on January 25, 1953 to Frank...

Jun 13, 2023

Malcolm "Mac" Collins, 98, of Etna, NY, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Riverview Manor in Owego.

Born August 19,1924, in West Bangor, NY, he was the son of the late Loanza Peck. He operated Morse Collins, Inc. Lightning Protection Business with his brother for many years. Upon retirement, his passion was traveling around the country...

Jun 10, 2023

Janice D. Wood, 75 of Dryden, passed away on Saturday June 10th at the age of 75. Janice was the third of four daughters of Elmer Deaver and Mildred Brooks. She will be remembered for her love of gardening, joy of singing and the fellowship of her friends at the Etna Community Church. Janice was predeceased by her mother...

Jun 10, 2023

Sally (Cooley) Norcross, 92, passed away Saturday June 10, 2023. Sally was born in Ware, Mass. May 3rd 1931, the daughter of Leslie and Jennie Belle Cooley. She grew up in Dana and later Petersham Mass. Where she met and married Neil Norcross in 1952. They had two children Tammy (Sarah) Osmeloski (Joe Osmeloski) and Neil Norcross Jr. (Rachel...

Jun 1, 2023

Kenneth S. Nelson passed away on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, in Waterloo, NY. He was 78 years old.

He was born the 7th of 11 children to John and Minnie (Georgia) Nelson. He attended Onondaga Central School. Farming was always his true love, and he was a herdsman for 22 years. He also was a custodian for...

Jun 1, 2023

Harry Zimmer, 71 of Brooktondale NY passed away on June 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after losing a hard fought battle with cancer.

Harry owned an excavation company serving Tompkins and surrounding counties for most of his life. His business was run with his nephew Bill Zimmer and grandson Dylan Zimmer. Harry spent...

Jun 1, 2023

Ellamae Louise Seeley, age 81, of Ridge Road, Lansing, NY passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at home after a lengthy illness. Ellamae was born at home, in Lansing, on June 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Lester and Viola McGraw Milligan. On May 6, 1961 she was married to Richard P. “Dick” Seeley in the original Asbury...

Jun 1, 2023

Roger A. Pellerin, 86, of Freeville, NY, loving husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully with his wife by his side, June 1, 2023, at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca.  Roger, son of Frank and Yvonne (Bureau) Pellerin, was born on November 12, 1936 in Waterville, Maine.  He earned a Bachelor of Science (1959) and a Master of Engineering (1969)...

May 29, 2023

Carol Anne Sutliff, 70, retired teacher at Groton Elementary School, Groton, NY, passed  unexpectedly as a result of a pulmonary embolism on May 29th, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca,  NY.

Born November 14, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Gerald and Muriel Carrier Meyer, she was  married to William R. Sutliff and older sister to Barbara...

May 28, 2023

Barbara Lathrop

Mom was born on May 27, 1933 to Chet and Dot Lacy of Marathon, NY where she grew up on Front Street. She always said she had a wonderful childhood and would talk about the parades the kids would have, the leaf houses she made, her family and friends. She was Valedictorian of her Marathon...

May 19, 2023

ITHACA – Clayton L. Dans Jr, 86, beloved husband and father, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center after a short illness. Clayt, the son of Clayton and Gertrude Mack Dans was born June 29, 1936 in Cortland Memorial Hospital, Cortland, NY.  On July 5, 1958 he was married to Geraldine “Gerry” Frady and has lived in...

May 17, 2023

James D. McBain, 64, of Locke, NY, formerly of Lowville, passed away Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca NY after a long battle with Lung Cancer.

James was born October 10th, 1958 in Lowville, NY. He is the son of Virginia and Ralph McBain. He attended Albion High School.

James worked on...

May 16, 2023

Emmanuel Ofori Akyea, age 82 of Dryden, NY passed away May 16, 2023.

Emmanuel Ofori Akyea, or “Togbe” as he was known, was born on December 1, 1940, in Lateh in the Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa. He was a native of Peki. “Togbe” is an honorific Ewe word meaning grandfather and elder. The first of...

May 15, 2023

Margarita Grigoryeva (July 4, 1936 - May 15, 2023) passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a cherished legacy as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born on July 4, 1936, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Margarita was the youngest of four children born to Edward and Margarita Vigeant. Her early years were marked by adversity when her...

May 12, 2023

Clarence Aaron Marquis (89) horse wrangler, champion pie eater, meandering driver, and friend to all, passed away Friday, May 12th.  He leaves a legacy of love across generations, and a demonstration of true community, generously giving of his time to anyone who needed a hand.

Born to James and Ethel Marquis on March 16th, 1934, Clarence and...

May 2, 2023

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Walter Robert Lott, loving husband, father, and grandfather, of Dryden, New York, passed away at the age of 86.

Walt was born December 9, 1936 in Troy, New York. He graduated from Lansingburgh High School and joined the Air Force, proudly serving for 20 years. After his service, Walt worked in both...

Apr 28, 2023

Marsha A. Waters, age 60 of Freeville, NY passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.

Born June 17, 1962 in Elmira, NY she was the daughter of the late Leroy F. Inscoe and Eleanor Kelly Stickane. First and foremost, she was a Caregiver to anyone in need, especially her friends at Unity House, who were very special to...