Nov 20, 2021

Cortland – Cindy L. Lynch, age 57 died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home following a long illness.

Cindy was born December 11, 1963 in Cortland, NY to Barbara and George Lynch of Page Green Road, Cortland. She lived on Page Green Road most of her life. She had been employed with the NYS Highway Transportation...

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas K. Drake, 65 of Freeville, NY passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on November 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Wayne W. Drake and Anna Marie (Scranton) Drake. He was a 1974 graduate of Dryden High School. Tom worked in the construction business for 30+ years and...

Nov 16, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we report the death of John VanDeWeert—husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend—on November 16.  John’s physical heart failed him, but his big heart and big spirit live on with those who knew him.

John was born on July 30, 1940 in Midland Park, New Jersey to Garrett and Ella VanDeWeert. ...

Nov 13, 2021

David A. Sutfin, age 80, longtime resident of Midline Road, Freeville, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Hospicare of Ithaca, NY after a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

David was born March 25, 1941 in Dryden, NY he was the son of the late John and Mabel Cornelius Sutfin.  He...

Nov 12, 2021

Marlene W. Luss, 88 of Dryden, NY passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born December 27, 1932 in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Suffrina Bellandi White and wife of the late Robert A. Luss who passed away March 23, 2005. Marlene was a paralegal for Michael Lane...

Nov 11, 2021

Greyson Edward James Bell, a sweet boy with an infectious smile, passed peacefully at home in the loving arms of family on November 11, 2021. He was born on October 13, 2021 at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.

He enjoyed cuddling with his teddy bear, bath time, and being held close by his parents, grandparents, and...

Nov 11, 2021

Paul Leskinen, 91 of McLean formerly of Lansing, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Hospicare Residence.

Born February 21, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI he was the son of the late Olavi and Mary Pokela Leskinen. Paul served with the US Air Force from 1947-1951and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was a System...

Nov 10, 2021

LouAnn Graham, 68, of McLean, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Cortland, NY on February 28, 1953 LouAnn was the daughter of Stewart and Helen Steele Graham.  She retired from Cornell University where she worked in the Vet School as an animal research technician.  LouAnn loved...

Nov 9, 2021

Donna E. (Burlingame) Oaks was called home to our Lord and Savior on November 11, 2021 at the age of 73.

Donna was born to the late Harry and Marjorie Burlingame on October 11,1948 in Ithaca, NY where she lived out her life. She worked as a housekeeper for many years before becoming disabled.

Donna...

Nov 7, 2021

Charlotte A. Turk, 89 of Homer, NY passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, NY.

Born September 30, 1932 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Claude D. and Olive Ann Knapp Garner and wife of the late Gerald Turk who died in 2011. Charlotte was a Health Aide...

Nov 5, 2021

Barbara A. Tiddick, age 86 of Titus Towers, Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 as the result of an accident.

Born October 21, 1935 in Carbondale, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Nevins Walsh and wife of the late Michael Tiddick who passed away in 2014. Barbara loved to read...

Nov 4, 2021

Ernest “Ernie” Newbury, a resident of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2021 at the age of 88. Ernie is predeceased by his parents Lily Ann and Clarence Newbury; children Jonathan, Marc, and Hugh; as well as grandchildren Bradley, Adrianne, Damian, and Margaret. He is survived by his wife Sharon (Slade); children Heide (Mark) Halliday, Jennifer (George)...

Nov 4, 2021

Phyllis Adelaide Apgar Dains, 79 of Homer, NY passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center following an encounter with COVID.

Phyllis was born in Dryden, NY on October 22, 1942 a daughter of the late Kenneth William and Helen Marie (Stedman) Apgar. In addition, she was predeceased by her daughter, Lesley Dains; son,...

Oct 31, 2021

Cheryl Hoagland Macomber, 74, of Ft. Worth, Texas peacefully passed away in her home October 31, 2021. She was born in Ithaca, NY July 2, 1947 and attended Dryden Central schools, graduating 1967.

Predeceased her were parents Millard and Marion Hoagland, and three sisters Patricia Ann Hoagland, Norma Jean Plourde, and Joan Hoagland. She is survived by...

Oct 31, 2021

Wanda Jean (Marion) Grennell, age 97 of Brooktondale, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home.

Born April 27, 1924 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Verne and Winifred Seely Marion and wife of the late Lawrence S. Grennell who she married on November 11, 1943. Everyone who knew Wanda found a...

Oct 24, 2021

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, Aleksey Grigoryev, passed away at age 94.  Aleksey was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Aleksey was born on August 18, 1927 in Vinnitsa Ukraine to Samuel and Rachel Kleiner. He was the sole survivor of his extended family who perished in the holocaust. Circumstances beyond his control compelled him to change...

Oct 16, 2021

Linda L. Russell, age 81 of Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born June 21, 1940 in Ithaca, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Amy Tobey Russell. Linda was a graduate of Mt. Sinai School of Nursing. She received her RN and was a Health Instructor with the...

Oct 15, 2021

Jody Suzanne Percey, 59 of Horseheads, NY passed away Friday, October 15, 2021.  Born on November 18, 1961 in Cortland, NY anyone who knew her was touched by her kindness, selflessness, phenomenal cooking and unwavering love. She was the peacemaker of the family and was always a source of positivity. Jody devoted her life to the Lord and walked...

Oct 14, 2021

Frank Lyman Sanford Jr. 74 of Dryden was born in Cortland NY on August 18, 1947 and passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home.

Parents who predeceased him were Frank Lyman Sanford Sr. and Helen Greenwood Sanford, two sisters also predeceased him, Narin Sanford Prentice and Joanne Skehan Whetstone.

He is survived by his...

Oct 8, 2021

Dianna G. (Beatty) Ink, 56 of Dryden, NY passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

Born January 12, 1965 in Sayre, PA she was the daughter of Jacob Beatty and the late Linda Grant Wood. Dianna had been employed as a courier with DHL in Ithaca. She was a Boy Scout Mom...