Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Jody Suzanne Percey

Jody Suzanne Percey

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...

Frank Lyman Sanford Jr.

Frank Lyman Sanford Jr.

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...

Dianna G. (Beatty)  Ink

Dianna G. (Beatty) Ink

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...

Dennis Clair (Denny)  Ferguson

Dennis Clair (Denny) Ferguson

Oct 5, 2021

Dennis Clair Ferguson, age 77 of Dryden, NY passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born November 26, 1943 in Indiana, PA he was the son of the late Clair and Ella Cooper Ferguson. Denny was born immersed in the Dairy Industry, but his biggest accomplishment and source of pride was his family. ...

Julian F. Elliott

Julian F. Elliott

Oct 4, 2021

Julian F. Elliott, age 86, of N. Carolina passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021.

Born in Virgil, NY to John W and Doris (Seamans) Elliott, he served in the US Navy on the USS Leyte. After serving in the Navy he was employed at Brockway Motor Company later was employed at Cortland City Schools where he...

Sandra E. (Sandy)  Hammond

Sandra E. (Sandy) Hammond

Oct 3, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Hammond, age 64, went to be with her lord and savior on October 3, 2021.  She was a devout Christian and faithful member of the Dryden United Methodist Church.  Her faith was unwavering, and we all rest assured knowing that her journey isn’t ending, rather just beginning.

She is survived by her husband of 42...

Donald L. Delong

Donald L. Delong

Sep 30, 2021

Donald L. Delong, age 89 of Lansing, NY passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Groton Community Health Care Center.

Born March 26, 1932 in Ithaca, he was the son of the late Freeman and Laura Bullis Delong and husband of the late Addie Delong. Don was employed with the Laborer’s Union Local 785 in Ithaca. He...

Donald G. (Don)  Enders

Donald G. (Don) Enders

Sep 24, 2021

Donald G. Enders (Don), 93, of Newfield, went to be with his Lord on September 24, 2021, with his wife and loving family by his side. Don was born in Springville, NY, on June 6, 1928, the son of William and Louella Enders. Don learned early on about hard work and its rewards, as his father was a farmer...

Scotty Lin Britton

Scotty Lin Britton

Sep 23, 2021

Scotty Lin Britton, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday September 23, 2021 in her home of 28 years on Murfield Dr, in Lansing, NY. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final days after losing her life to cancer.

Born to the late Jung Ching and Chang Bing Lin,...

Colin Eugene Rockwell

Colin Eugene Rockwell

Sep 22, 2021

Colin Eugene Rockwell, age 57 of Freeville, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at home.

Born May 26, 1964 in Cortland, he was the son of Douglas and Eleanor Hall Rockwell. Colin was a US Army veteran, serving from 1984-1985 and had been employed with the Town of Dryden Highway Dept., Wallace Steel and Alnye Trucking.  Colin...

Russell C. Walker

Russell C. Walker

Sep 14, 2021

Russell C. Walker, age 70 of Dryden, NY passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at home.

Born April 8, 1951 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Robert and Frances Walker. Russ was a 1969 graduate of Dryden High School. He was employed with Borg Warner prior to retirement. He loved his family, grandkids...

Alexander "Jim" Anderson

Alexander "Jim" Anderson

Sep 13, 2021

Alexander “Jim” Anderson, age 92 of Lansing, NY passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born January 19, 1929 in Sherman Township, MI, he was the son of the late John and Laura Anderson. Jim was an electrician at Cargill in Lansing and following retirement from there he was employed with the Town of...

Doug Arnold

Doug Arnold

Sep 12, 2021

Doug Arnold, age 79 of Dryden/Harford, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Born Douglas Wayne Arnold on June 15, 1942 in Auburn, NY he was the son of the late Neal and Mary Breese Arnold. Doug was a wonderful man. He started working at the age of 16 as a pipe fitter. He joined...

Jeff C. Hollenbeck

Jeff C. Hollenbeck

Aug 29, 2021

Jeff C. Hollenbeck, age 50 of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca after a long illness.

Born September 3, 1970 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Edmund and Lorraine Carpenter Hollenbeck. Jeff graduated Ithaca High School and attended TC3. He was employed with...

William Ross ("Bill")  Carlisle Jr.

William Ross ("Bill") Carlisle Jr.

Aug 27, 2021

William R. “Bill” Carlisle Jr., age 58 of Freeville, NY passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at home with his family at his side.

Born October 21, 1962 in Ithaca, NY he is the son of William Sr. and Ellen McFall Carlisle. Bill served six years with the Army National Guard from 1981-1987. He has been employed...

Roxanna E. Barnum

Roxanna E. Barnum

Aug 26, 2021

Roxanna E. Barnum, age 77 of Ithaca, NY passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Born June 21, 1944 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late George L. and Hilda K. Hall Hatfield. She was retired, after 38 years, from Cornell University. For the last 21 years she was employed...

Donald Glenn Dingler

Donald Glenn Dingler

Aug 22, 2021

Donald Glenn Dingler, 59, a long time resident of Brooktondale, New York passed away peacefully at Hospicare, Ithaca NY on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

He answered to many names; Donald, Donnie, Don, Tiger, Dingbo, Ding, but what he was most proud to answer to was Dad. The bond he shared with his daughter, Madison “Rocky” was unbreakable....

Jennifer Thomas

Jennifer Thomas

Aug 8, 2021

Jennifer, more lovingly known as Jen or Jenny Thomas, of Dryden, NY, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, the age of 43. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W, Main St, Dryden, NY, from 11am - 1pm. Immediately following family and friends...

Francine D. Reed

Francine D. Reed

Aug 6, 2021

Francine D. Reed, age 85, of Troy Road, Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at home.

Born January 30, 1936 in Potsdam, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Cobane Conklin and wife of the late Alfis “Al” H. Reed who died November 23, 2009.  Francine was employed with Food Service...

Janet Angelina (Hutchings)  Hollenbeck

Janet Angelina (Hutchings) Hollenbeck

Aug 1, 2021

Dryden – Janet A. Hollenbeck , 79 formerly of Oswego (Bundyville), entered into eternal life peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at home with her family at her side.  Janet grew up in Virgil, NY the daughter of the late Timothy and Lillian Hutchings, and the beloved wife of Bruce Hollenbeck for the past 33 years.

Janet...