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....

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...

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...

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....

Aug 22, 2022

Robert G. Sincerbeaux, 89 of Dryden, NY passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born August 19, 1933 in Scipio Center, NY he was the son of the late Adelbert and Rose Jackson Sincerbeaux.  He was retired from National Cash Register and had also been employed with Columbian Rope Factory in Auburn and...

Aug 17, 2022

Anthony R. Bellavigna, 80 of Burdett, NY passed away peacefully, at home, on August 17, 2022.

He was born on July 17, 1942 to the late Domenico and Heniretta Muller Bellavigna. Tony loved NASCAR and spending the winters in Fort Myers, FL. He loved the ocean, warm weather and the sunshine.

Tony is survived by...

Aug 16, 2022

On Tuesday, August 16th, 2022, loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and grandmother Sue K. Moravec passed away at the age of 81.  Sue was born on October 26th, 1940, to William and Ethel Kennaugh in Delhi, NY where she spent her childhood years active in the community.  Sue was very involved in the church as well as music and...

Aug 10, 2022

Ella May Wheeland 74 of Locke, NY passed away Wednesday the 10th of August 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born August 28, 1947 in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Wheeland. Ella was a loving mother, grandmother and was a dedicated member of the Glendale Beagle Club.

Ella is...

Aug 4, 2022

Gordon S. Leete, age 82 of Harford, NY passed away Friday, August 04, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born May 13, 1940 in Tupper Lake, NY he was the son of the late Raymond Poirier and Laura Barnes. Gordon was a butcher and long time Highway Superintendent for the Town of Harford.

Gordon is...

Aug 1, 2022

Susan T. Peterson, age 71 of McLean, NY passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born April 29, 1951 in Syracuse, NY she was the daughter and one of 14 children born to the late Charles and Catherine Bush Haven. Susan was retired from Cornell University. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her...

Jul 23, 2022

Gerald L. Buckland, 83 of Dryden, went to join the other angels on Saturday, July 23, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Binghamton on May 22, 1939, the son of the late Charles and Flora Halpin Buckland, Sr.  He is survived by his wife Shirley, her children: Dawn (Daniel) Gonzalez, Donald (Jackie) Norman Jr.;...

Jul 20, 2022

Betty Waite, age 81 of DeRuyter, NY passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born July 8, 1941 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Underwood Finch and wife of the late Charles Waite. Prior to retirement, Betty was employed with Franziska Racker Center in Cortland.

Jul 14, 2022

Jeremy Daniel “Woody” Wood, 45 of Columbus, Ga passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on July 14, 2022 at his mother’s house in Etna, NY. He was born on March 5, 1977 in Ithaca, NY, the son of Connie Savon and the late Lanny K. Wood. Jeremy graduated from Dryden High School in 1996. He had many fond memories...

Jul 7, 2022

Keith L. Hunter, 80, of Newfield, NY passed away at home on July 7, 2022.  He was born on July 6, 1942 to Leonard E. and Helen Hunter.  Besides his parents, Keith was predeceased by his brother, David Hunter.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol Hunter; children, Janet Morse, Bryon Hunter, and Bruce (Joan)...

Jul 7, 2022

Karol A. Parker, 71 of Oneida, NY passed away Thursday, July 07, 2022 at Betsy Ross Nursing Facility in Rome, NY.

Born August 11, 1950 in Auburn, NY she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Janet Morse Hugunine. She was a graduate of Groton High School and was the manager of the Dollar Tree in...

Jul 3, 2022

M. Laraine Rollins Derr (89) of Rochester, NY passed away on 3 July 2022 at Strong Hospital in Rochester.  She was born on 10 Aug. 1932 in Cortland Hospital, Cortland, NY.  She is survived by her loving husband, David Carey Derr Sr; son, Terry Burns(Noela); step-children, Susan Rose(Ken), James Derr (Debbie), Douglas Derr (Donna), David Derr Jr, Linda Moody(Devon),...

Jul 3, 2022

Rosemary “Rose” Banas, 67, of Cortland, NY passed away on July 3, 2022.  She was born on September 18, 1954 to Glenn and Louise Carlisle. Besides her parents, Rosemary was predeceased by her son, Cody Banas.  Rose is survived by her husband, John Banas; children, Susan Brown and Daniel Banas; brother, Ross (Paulette) Carlisle; sister, Milly Earl; grandchildren, Heather...

Jun 30, 2022

Adam D. Cornell, age 48 of West Dryden, NY passed away at home, unexpectedly of natural causes, on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Born December 30, 1973 in Cortland, he was the son of David and Katherine Morse Cornell.  A 1992 graduate of Dryden High School, Adam was a union heavy equipment operator with IUOE local 158 of...

Jun 27, 2022

Arlene J. “Arnie” Williams, age 83 of Peruville Rd., Groton, NY passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Born April 3, 1939 in Owego, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Hackett Thurston.  She was an avid golfer, playing on several local leagues. She was employed with Cornell University, retiring in...

Jun 25, 2022

Michael E. Hutchings, age 40 of McLean, NY passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Born March 26, 1982 in Cortland, NY he was the son of Timothy and Patricia Benjamin Hutchings who survive. Michael was in the construction trade. He loved his family and friends.

In addition to...