Ernest H. (Ernie) Creeden

Jul 6, 2023

Ernest (Ernie) H. Creeden, 63, of Dryden passed away July 6, 2023, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca after a short battle with cancer.  Ernie was born August 19, 1959, in Middletown, NY.  The son of the late Ernest T. and Gloria G. Creeden.

An avid outdoorsman, Ernie loved to be outdoors hunting and fishing, with hunting being...

Matthew R. Rayl

Jul 6, 2023

Matthew Roger Rayl was a man with an enormous heart who was taken from us too soon.

Born November 10th, 1990, Matt stole everyone’s hearts from his first breath with his blonde hair, big blue eyes, and playful innocence and continued to captivate all that loved him for eternity after he took his last ride on July...

Terry Scott Jones

Jul 4, 2023

I was called home after finishing my Earthly chores to make a last run to Heaven.

Born on New Years Eve, 1956 and died in faith on Independence Day, 2023.

Born to the late Leonard and Anna (Fassett) Jones in Johnson City, NY.  If the folks had gone out dancing that New Years Eve I...

David Sincrest Richardson

Jul 1, 2023

David Sincrest Richardson, 79 of Lansing, NY passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 and was reunited with his beloved wife Martha.

David was born to Maynard and Lenora Richardson and attended Ithaca High School where he graduated in 1962.

He leaves behind 2 sisters, Charlotte and Lorraine (Eric), 1 brother, Maynard, 2 sons Jeff (Nicole),...

Timothy Lee

Jun 30, 2023

Timothy J. Lee, 57, of Groton passed away at home on Friday, June 30th after a tough battle with lung cancer. Timothy was born to the late Dorothy and Claude Lee on June 1, 1966. Timothy loved having cookouts with family, attending classic car shows, and spending time with his grandchildren. Timothy is survived by his wife Renae Lee...

Betty W. (Ink) Pierce

Jun 29, 2023

Betty W. (Ink) Pierce, age 91 of Slaterville went home to the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents, Lewis H. and LaNelle B. (Heffron) Ink, husband Arthur, son Robert (Bob), her brothers Russell and Fred and sisters-in-law Faye and June Ink.

Betty enjoyed her trips to Alaska, fishing, and boating. She...

Frederick A Greene

Jun 28, 2023

Frederick Albert Greene, 80 will have Calling hours from 1-2pm at Perkins Funeral Home, Followed by burial at Willow Glen Cemetery with Military Honors.

Robert Allen Bruckner

Jun 26, 2023

Robert Allen “Bob” Bruckner, 81, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, on June 26, 2023.

Bob was born near Chicago, IL. He married Gail (Warren) in Texas on August 26, 1966, after they met as students at Coe College in Iowa. They were lovingly married for 54 years. Gail passed away in 2020....

Mary Ellen (Tobey) Heslop

Jun 26, 2023

MARY ELLEN HESLOP

Mary Ellen Heslop, 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, June26, 2023, at The Grand nursing home in Rome, NY.  Formerly of Newfield, NY, she is predeceased by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of almost 70 years John Albert (Al) Heslop; sisters Gladys (Harp) Wilcox, Marie (Richard) Lacy, and Leah (Jack) Switzer.

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Martha Fuchs Ferger

Jun 24, 2023

Martha Fuchs Ferger was born on May 26, 1924. She grew up in St. Louis, MO, and attended Swarthmore College where she met John Ferger. They married in 1946, and she earned her Ph.D. in the new field of biochemistry in 1947. Over the next 7 years, their three daughters were born and in 1953 they settled down in...

Thomas L. Wiswall

Jun 21, 2023

Thomas L. Wiswall was born on June 11, 1948, to Dr. George R. Wiswall, DVM and Charlotte Thomas Wiswall of Queensbury, NY. He grew up helping his father at his veterinary practice, and survived the “living hell” of having two older sisters, Patty and Susan. Tom was a tall redhead on the football team in high school, and played...

Jack E. Alfreds

Jun 21, 2023

A complete obitaury will appear soon. No services at this time.

Donald "Don" Short

Jun 21, 2023

Donald “Don” Short of Brooktondale, NY, was born January 29, 1947 in Endicott Hospital to Howard and Lois (Mikels) Short. He passed away peacefully in his home on June 21, 2023.

Don lived a life focused on family and service. He was an honored Vietnam Veteran, a Director of NYS Fire Commissioners, a volunteer firefighter, a skilled...

Thomas W. Frutchey

Jun 19, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) W. Frutchey, age 66, of Virgil NY, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19th, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Tommy was born on November 22, 1956, at Montour Falls Hospital in Montour Falls, NY.  He was predeceased by his father, Donald C. Frutchey I, and his brother Donald “Donnie”...

Jeffrey Scott Dans

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,...

Eileen M. "Shorty" (Lynch) Hammond

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,...

Dorothy Louise Elbertson

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...

Frank Cameron Vorhis Iii

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...

Malcolm Cedric (Mac) Collins

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...

Janice Deaver Wood

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...