Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Rev. Magellan Jones, Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
Rev. Magellan Jones Jr, was born March 6, 1940, to the late Magellan Sr. and Annie Jane Jones in Montrose, Georgia. Most of his childhood years were passed under the supervision of his maternal grandparents the late Willie and Carrie Thomas. Immediately following the death of his grandfather, Magellan discontinued his formal education and entered the workforce to facilitate the...
Nancy Harrell
Aug 30, 2026
Nancy L. Harrell, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. She was born on January 12, 1940 in Ithaca, New York.
She was employed at Ithaca College in the Chemistry Department for several years.
Nancy’s passion was in gardening, dancing and just being outdoors. She was most happy being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and...
David A. Kornreich
Aug 30, 2026
Dave Kornreich, beloved astronomer, roller derby referee, professor, and adventurer passed away on Sunday, August 30, in an unfortunate and tragic plane accident. He is survived by his wife, Alexi Clinton, his mother Peggy and father George, his brother Brian Kornreich and his wife Amy Goldberg; sister Andrea Merlin (Kornreich) and her husband Kevin Merlin, as well as cousins, nieces,...
Elizabeth A. Piech
Aug 30, 2026
Elizabeth A. Piech, 88, of Lansing, New York, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, with the love of her family around her. She was born on October 29, 1937, in Lowville, New York.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Lowville High School and SUNY Morrisville, where she received her degree in Licensed Practical Nursing. She went on to serve others through...
Wayne Chandler
Aug 28, 2026
Wayne A. Chandler, also affectionately known as "Jeano", was born on October 15, 1984, in Cortland, New York, to Patricia Chandler and Elwin O’Dell.
Wayne was an extremely hard worker from the time he was old enough to get a job. He had a very blunt and stubborn personality, but it was that same stubbornness and determination to never give up...
Dusty W. Horner
Aug 23, 2026
Dusty W Horner, 51, of Virgil NY, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 23, 2026.
He was born to Lois Case Horner and Glenn Horner on February 20, 1975. Dusty lived locally all his life, attending and graduating from McGraw Central School in 1993. He grew up riding horses at home and through 4H, started working around agriculture...
Leonard "Buzzard" Rought
Aug 22, 2026
Leonard Gordon Rought, affectionately known as “Buzzard” age 72 of Dryden, NY passed away August 22, 2026 peacefully at home.
Born March 1, 1954 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Gordon Rought and Byrdie Graham Rought.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Faulkner; sister-in -law, Linda Rought; his adopted son, who was the best part of...
Kent Tryon
Aug 22, 2026
Kent Tryon, a man of unwavering strength, deep devotion, and boundless generosity, left this world peacefully on August 22, 2026, at his home, wrapped in the warmth of his family's devotion. Born on April 3, 1959, Kent was the cherished son of Marita K. Tryon and Lynnford W. Claypoole and was lovingly raised by his dear father, Kenneth E. Tryon,...
Cindy A. Skala
Aug 21, 2026
Cindy A. Skala, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at Albany Medical Center. Cindy was born on November 14, 1957, in Cortland, N.Y., and raised in Virgil, N.Y. She attended Cortland High School, Class of 1975, and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from SUNY Oswego, before completing her Master's degree...
Konrad Rueb
Aug 18, 2026
Konrad Rueb Sr., 90, of Locke, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2026.
Konrad was born on July 26, 1936, in Halsbach, Bavaria, Germany, to Gottfried and Gertrude Baunach Rub. He came to the United States in 1957 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in the late 1960s. During that time, his last name was changed from...
Mark Belina
Aug 17, 2026
Mark Belina, age 63 of Brookfield, Connecticut passed August 17, 2026 in Connecticut after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mark was a loving Father, Son and Brother. He was always willing to help family and friends - especially with car repairs. Mark was a graduate of Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk Ct. He worked as an Electrical Technician for...
Carlton Plunkett Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Carlton Plunkett Jr., born on July 20, 1971, in Ithaca, NY, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in that same place that always held his heart, on August 16, 2026. The arc of Carlton’s life traces not only the roads of Tompkins County but spans out into the memories and love of those who knew him deeply—a beloved son, wonderfully devoted...
Mariam Hatch
Aug 13, 2026
Mariam Schoonover Hatch passed away peacefully in August 2026 at the age of 87, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; her daughter, Lisa; her son, Steve; and her beloved grandchildren, Marcos, Liam, and Samantha.
Mariam lived a life defined by gratitude, love, learning, and service to others. A longtime educator in the Ithaca City School District, teaching...
Myranda Anne Hollenbeck
Aug 13, 2026
Myranda Anne Hollenbeck, born on July 13, 1998, in Ithaca, NY, passed away unexpectedly August 13, 2026. Her life was marked by dedication, compassion, and a deep affection for her family and friends.
She grew up in Newfield, where she graduated from Newfield High School. She went to TC3 for her Associates Degree, then went on to Hartwick University. Her love...
Robert D. Stone
Aug 13, 2026
Robert Douglas Stone, age 67, of Ithaca/ Harford NY, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 as the result of a short but aggressive battle with cancer.
Bob was the oldest son of Douglas W. Stone Jr. and Shirley A. Genung Stone of Ithaca. Bob grew up in the Fall Creek neighborhood where he enjoyed bowling at the local alley with...
Martin C. Jorgensen
Aug 12, 2026
Martin Carl Jorgensen, 84, passed away at his home in Ithaca, N.Y., on August 12, 2026.
Martin was born on November 4, 1941, to Wilbur and Dorothy Olmstead Jorgensen, in Waterloo, N.Y. His family moved to Massachusetts, and he had many fond memories of his younger childhood in Fairhaven, MA. His family later moved back to the Finger Lakes region of...
Martin C. Jorgensen
Aug 12, 2026
Martin Carl Jorgensen, 84, passed away at his home in Ithaca, NY, on August 12, 2026.Martin was born on November 4, 1941, to Wilbur and Dorothy Olmstead Jorgensen, in Waterloo, NY. His family moved to Massachusetts, and he had many fond memories of his younger childhood in Fairhaven, MA. His family later moved back to the Finger Lakes region of...
Irene S. Alexander
Aug 10, 2026
Irene S. Alexander, 96, daughter of George and Anna Scheftic, passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace on August 10. A graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy and the Central City Business Institute in Syracuse, NY, Irene was married to Lee R. Alexander of Cortland for 65 years. They lived in Cortland, Tully, on their dairy farm in Dryden, NY, and in...
Leanne Lane Allen
Aug 5, 2026
Leanne Lane Allen, of Freeville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 5th, 2026. Leanne was born on July 28, 1967, in Springfield, MO. After attending schools in Pittsburg, KS, Manhattan, KS and Chambersburg, PA she graduated from Cortland Junior Senior High School in 1985. While at Cortland she was a member of the National Honor Society and...
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