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...

Jun 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Oretta Jeanne cluff Merrill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 20, 2022

Mary B. Bachner (née Balfour) passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center with her loving and devoted husband at her side.

Mary was born on April 3, 1937 to George H. and Josephine Y. Balfour in Watertown, New York. Mary was raised in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in...

Jun 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Allen W. Hayes Jr. announces his passing into eternal peace and comfort on June 19, 2022 after a period of declining health. He was 84 years old.

Allen was born in Buffalo, NY and was the 1st born son of Allen W. Hayes Sr. and Margaret (Joyce) Hayes....

Jun 16, 2022

Long time Cortland resident, Nitamae "Nita" Goslee, passed away on June 16th, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center at the age of 94.

Nita was predeceased by the love her life, husband Preston "Pret" Goslee. She is survived by her children: Linda and Patrice; son in law Rien (Linda}; grandson Matt (Linda); and her beloved cat Koby....

Jun 16, 2022

Long time Cortland resident, Nitamae "Nita" Goslee, passed away on June 16th, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center at the age of 94.

Nita was predeceased by the love her life, husband Preston "Pret" Goslee. She is survived by her children: Linda and Patrice; son in law Rien (Linda}; grandson Matt (Linda); and her beloved cat Koby....

Jun 16, 2022

Lisa Marie Horton, 57 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 16th at Robert Packer Hospital. Lisa was born on June 18, 1964 in Bainbridge, NY the daughter of George and Madeline Brown Mertz.  Lisa was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, and had worked for over 20 years for Dryden Central School District and Ithaca City School District.  Lisa’s greatest...

Jun 15, 2022

Long time Cortland resident, Nitamae "Nita" Goslee, passed away on June 16th, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center at the age of 94.

Nita was predeceased by the love her live, husband Preston "Pret" Goslee. She is survived by her children: Linda and Patrice; son in law Rien (Linda}; grandson Matt (Linda); and her beloved cat Koby....

Jun 14, 2022

Dolores Maloney Feminella, formerly of East Setauket, NY passed away peacefully at Ithaca Hospicare on June 14, 2022 at the age of 93.

Dolores was born in Brooklyn on November 9, 1928 to Harry and Sophia (Waszak) Maloney. She graduated from Bushwick High School in Brooklyn and then went on to Molloy College to become a registered...

Jun 14, 2022

James (Jim) D. Webster of Dryden died June 14, 2022.  He was born November 3, 1933, in Syracuse, NY, and was a 1950 graduate of Syracuse Central High School.  Jim retired from New York Telephone Company with 43 years of service.  He also served 2 years in the Army as an MP. Jim was proud of his Native American...

Jun 13, 2022

Howard A. Walrad, age 80 of Lansing, NY passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY.

Born November 10, 1941 in Genoa, NY he was the son of the late Russell and Helen Goss Walrad. Always a jokester, Howard was retired from Cargill, attended Lansing United Methodist Church and was a member...