Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Richard Norman Castonguay

Richard Norman Castonguay

Oct 17, 2022

Richard Norman Castonguay, beloved father to Russell and Denise Castonguay and grandfather to Atlas Aragon passed away at home the morning of October 17th, 2022 at the age of 82.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on December 22, 1939 to Norman and Rita (Guertin) Castonguay, he excelled in school and received his Bachelors Degree from the College of...

Virginia "Ginny" (Weeks)  West

Virginia "Ginny" (Weeks) West

Oct 7, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” West was born June 20, 1927 in Taylor, NY to John Raymond and Ida Wood Week and went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2022. The eldest of seven, she joins sisters, Joyce, Clara and Jeanette and brother, William. She is survived by two sisters, Alice West and Jane Adams. She also was the...

Richard J. Kotowski

Richard J. Kotowski

Oct 5, 2022

Richard J. Kotowski, 68, of Lansing, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5th, 2022. He had been bravely fighting a multitude of illnesses for a number of years. Rick was born on February 22, 1954, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, to Patricia and Anthony Kotowski. He grew up outside of Pittsburgh in New Kensington, Pa with...

David Karl Nowalk, Sr.

David Karl Nowalk, Sr.

Oct 5, 2022

David Karl Nowalk Sr., 64, of Ithaca, NY, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2022. David was a well known mechanic for many years and always willing to help out a friend. He is survived by his daughter Kristal Quail (Nathan) of Camillus, son David Nowalk Jr. (Stephanie) of Illinois, sister Peggy Crockford of Indiana, Aunt Susan Knight of...

Glen R. (Ron)  Burke

Glen R. (Ron) Burke

Oct 1, 2022

Glen Ronald Burke, age 82, of Lansing, NY passed away October 1, 2022 as a result of  a heart attack while bow hunting.  Ron was born to Martin and Virginia Burke on September 29, 1940 in Ludlowville, NY.  He attended Lansing Central School District. He was a carrier supervisor for the US Post Office for 31 years. Ron was ...

Linnett A. (Lukosavich)  Short

Linnett A. (Lukosavich) Short

Sep 27, 2022

Linnett A. Short of Virgil joined her Lord the morning of September 27th at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Cortland on October 18, 1952, the daughter of William and Beverly Lukosavich. She graduated from Groton High School in 1971 and earned an Associate Degree from TC-3 in 1986. She joined...

Steven Gary Gulyas

Steven Gary Gulyas

Sep 26, 2022

Steven (Steve) Gary Gulyas, 67, of Ithaca, New York passed away at the Albany Medical Center on September 26, 2022.  Steve was born to Joseph T. and Virginia Koellner Gulyas on September 2, 1955, in Ithaca NY.  A few years later, the family moved to Mecklenburg, New York.

​When Steve was young, he loved the go fishing...

Dorla E. (Thornton)  Stillman

Dorla E. (Thornton) Stillman

Sep 25, 2022

Mrs. Dorla Stillman, 79, of Cortland passed away Sunday September 25, 2022.   Dorla was born in Cortland, NY where she lived most of her life.  She maintained employment in the private healthcare field and a school aid at Dryden School.  She loved to help care for others who had a hard time caring for themselves.   Dorla was an animal...

Jake Walker Newton

Jake Walker Newton

Sep 22, 2022

Jake Walker Newton, 20 of Naperville, IL passed away unexpectedly in Naperville.

Born September 3, 2002 in Atlanta, GA he was the son of Anthony Newton of Freeville, NY and Jill Johnston (Dave) Overstreet of Naperville. IL. Jake is also survived by his brother, Luke Anthony Newton; stepbrothers, Zack and Ben Overstreet; paternal grandparents, Carlyle and Laura...

Jason N. Brown

Jason N. Brown

Sep 19, 2022

Jason N. Brown, 41 of Ithaca, NY was born March 12, 1981 in Cortland, NY and passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 19, 2022. Jason was raised by his grandmother, Dorothy. He loved her very much. Jason suffered from depression that he couldn't control, so he used his addiction to cope. There was a side to Jason that many...

Robert M. Nash Jr.

Robert M. Nash Jr.

Sep 12, 2022

Robert M. Nash Jr. (Bobby/Bob) of Horseheads NY Formally of Slaterville Springs NY passed away on September 12, 2022 at the age of 73.

Born on December 9, 1948 to the late Robert and Esther (Stevens) Nash

He is survived by  his wife of 43 years, the love of his life and best friend Alice...

Doris Elaine (Eckler)  Fenton

Doris Elaine (Eckler) Fenton

Sep 12, 2022

Doris E. Fenton (Eckler) passed away on September 12, 2022 at home with her family by her side, at the age of 90.

Doris was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 4, 1932 to Lorenzo and Elizabeth Dykeman Eckler. She was a seamstress for many years prior to retirement.

Doris is survived by her children,...

Rosemary Hulslander

Rosemary Hulslander

Sep 12, 2022

Rosemary E. Hulslander on Monday, September 12, 2022, Rosemary E. Hulslander, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90.  “Rosie”, as she was known to many, was born November 19, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Hazen.

A lifetime resident of Dryden, Rosie attended Dryden High School and...

Dolores E. (Chamberlain)  Grenell

Dolores E. (Chamberlain) Grenell

Sep 11, 2022

Dolores E. Chamberlain Samson Grenell was born in Cortland, NY to Reuben J. Chamberlain and Edra R. Fuller Chamberlain on September 23, 1924 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Dolores was predeceased by her parents, husband, Francis Grenell; brothers, Charles (Delores) and Donald (Velda) Chamberlain and infant daughter, Judith Irene Samson....

Vee R (Kingsbury)  Bell

Vee R (Kingsbury) Bell

Sep 10, 2022

Vee R. Bell born 11/01/1950 in Cortland, NY passed away suddenly on Saturday, 9/10/2022 in her home in Dryden, NY. She was predeceased by her mother Joyce L. Shepard, her father William J. Kingsbury, her husband Gerald A. Bell and her beloved son Eric J. Bell. She was survived by her sister Peggy Crockford of Greencastle, NY, her two...

Andrew Wilson Morse

Andrew Wilson Morse

Sep 6, 2022

Andrew Wilson Morse (Bud), a long-time resident of Freeville, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born on March 13, 1929 to Flora and Audrea Mosci Morse in Lansing, NY. At the age of 17 he left high school to join the US Army 7th Cavalry Division serving in Osaka...

Cheryl A. (Loehrer)  Knafla

Cheryl A. (Loehrer) Knafla

Sep 1, 2022

Cheryl A. Knafla, age 72 of Liverpool, NY passed away on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at Upstate University Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born November 6, 1949 in Saint Cloud, MN to the late Herbert and Phyllis Loehrer. Cheryl was married to Wayne Knafla in August of 1970 in a union which lasted 14 years....

Patricia L. ((Alexander))  Wells

Patricia L. ((Alexander)) Wells

Aug 30, 2022

Patricia L. Wells, 76 of Dryden, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1946.

She was retired from Smith Corona and enjoyed camping, bowling and puzzle books.

Pat is survived by her husband, Maynard; grandsons, Aliester Wells-Burlingame and Zayne Wells-Burlingame; her brother, Richard (Mickey) Alexander; her sister, Charlene...

Roy D. Reeves

Roy D. Reeves

Aug 29, 2022

Roy D. Reeves, age 66 of Groton, NY passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

Born December 30, 1955 in Auburn, NY he was the son of the late Robert and Eleanor Dean Reeves. Roy founded RMS Gravel in Dryden in 1986. He was a great supporter of any local programs for...

Raymond R. (Bob)  Higgins Jr.

Raymond R. (Bob) Higgins Jr.

Aug 24, 2022

Raymond R. “Bob” Higgins Jr., age 82 of Freeville, NY passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born May 3, 1940 in Virgil, NY he was the son of the late Raymond and Frances Beattie Higgins. After graduating high school, Bob enlisted in the US Army in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1962....