Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Ann J. Marano

Ann J. Marano

Feb 8, 2021

Ann J. Marano, age 69 of Cortland, New York passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 08, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born May 7, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York she was the only daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Caputo Marano.  She had been a hairdresser, home health aide and deli clerk prior to retiring....

Lucille Elizabeth "Beth" (Dewart)  Rowe

Lucille Elizabeth "Beth" (Dewart) Rowe

Feb 6, 2021

Lucille Elizabeth (Dewart) Rowe, 72, died peacefully on February 6th, 2021 in Groton, NY due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  “Beth” as she was known to friends and family was born October 5th, 1948 in Springfield, MA and spent her childhood in Beverly, MA where she attended the Pingree School in nearby Hamilton, MA.

Shortly after graduating...

Dean A. Peterson

Dean A. Peterson

Feb 4, 2021

Dean August Peterson, 83, of Groton, New York, left this world to be with his creator, on February 4th, 2021. He was the oldest of three sons belonging to Lt. Commander Loyd and Ina Peterson. Dean was born in Minnesota and traveled frequently throughout his youth as a result of his father’s service in the United States Navy. During...

Cory L. Heffron

Cory L. Heffron

Jan 30, 2021

Cory L. Heffron, 34 of Dryden, New York passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center from complications of COVID 19.

Born January 15, 1987 in Norwich, New York he was the son of Gary Heffron Sr. and Darla Morehouse Hults. Cory had been employed with Burger King in Ithaca and Dunkin Donuts in...

Lois Jean (Wesche)  Piech

Lois Jean (Wesche) Piech

Jan 29, 2021

Lois Jean Piech (Wesche), age 73 of 120 Sykes St., Groton, NY passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY surrounded by her family.

Born May 29, 1947 in Wellsville, NY she was the daughter of the late Beaumont and Beaulah Johnson Wesche and wife of the late Robert Bruce Piech who passed...

Edgar Wilson Seymour

Edgar Wilson Seymour

Jan 27, 2021

Edgar W. Seymour passed from this life on January 27, 2021 at the age of 90. Ed was born in Rantoul, Kansas, the son of James and Ruth (Daugharthy) Seymour. He graduated from Ottawa High School, and from Ottawa University in Kansas in 1952 with a B.S. in Physics.  Immediately following graduation, he went to work for the National...

Doris A. (Campbell)  Polcaro

Doris A. (Campbell) Polcaro

Jan 26, 2021

Doris A. Polcaro age 89 of Willington, CT passed away January 26, 2021 at Douglas Manor Nursing Home in North Windham, CT.

Born May 25, 1931 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ethel and George Campbell.  She was predeceased by her husband, Patrick Polcaro.  She was employed by Cornell University for more than...

Joseph A. Jerome

Joseph A. Jerome

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph A Jerome, age 61 of Freeville, NY passed away at home after a long battle with ALS.

Born April 7, 1959 in Endicott, NY he was the son of the late Gabriel P. and Gloria Jerome. Joe graduated from Dryden High School in 1978 where he played football, baseball and wrestled. Joe also graduated from Tompkins...

Barbara Ann (Clarke)  Bissonnette

Barbara Ann (Clarke) Bissonnette

Jan 22, 2021

Barbara A. Clarke Bissonnette (Barb), 68, of Evergreen, CO peacefully passed away with her family by her side at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO on January 22, 2021.

Barb is survived by her loving husband, John Bissonette, her son Karl Schickel, wife Jen of Gypsum, CO, her son Tom Schickel, wife Sarah of Denver, CO, her...

Linda C. (Grant)  Wood

Linda C. (Grant) Wood

Jan 21, 2021

Linda C. Wood, age 76 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home.

Born December 19, 1944 in Harpersfield, NY she was the daughter of the late Lyn and Jessilyn Gregory Grant. Linda loved to cook and bake, was a fan of classic country music, bluegrass and NASCAR.  She loved animals...

Timothy J. Stockholm

Timothy J. Stockholm

Jan 15, 2021

Timothy J. Stockholm, 58, of Newfield, NY went home to be with his Lord suddenly on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born December 7, 1962 in Binghamton, NY he was the son of the late Frank M. and Sylvia Manwarren Stockholm and husband of the late Stanetta T. Stockholm who passed away June 11,...

Phillip Wayne Brunson

Phillip Wayne Brunson

Jan 13, 2021

Phillip Wayne Brunson, age 81, of Metter, GA formerly of Dryden, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January, 13, 2021 at Azalea Nursing Home in Metter, GA.

Born January 5, 1940 in Tallahassee, FL he was a career US Navy veteran serving over 30 years. He spent his career on board submarines traveling all over the world....

Marilyn (Yacano)  Lansdowne

Marilyn (Yacano) Lansdowne

Jan 11, 2021

Marilyn (Yacano) Lansdowne, 80, of Union Springs, New York, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 11. Born June 23, 1940 in Cortland, NY to Joseph, Sr. and Sarah (Levante) Yacano, Marilyn graduated from Cortland High School in 1958 and married Ivan “Butch” Lansdowne in 1959. She was predeceased by her husband, her brother Joseph...

Robert S. Oliver

Robert S. Oliver

Jan 11, 2021

Robert S. Oliver, age 78 of Enfield, New York passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born January 21, 1942 in Richford, NY he was the oldest of nine children born to the late Robert R. and Nettie Marshall Oliver. Bob was a 23 year US Army veteran serving three tours in Vietnam. He...

Eleanor E. (Newman)  Luoma

Eleanor E. (Newman) Luoma

Jan 10, 2021

With hearts filled with sadness we announce the death of Eleanor E. Luoma, 93. She passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021 with her daughters by her side. Born on April 27, 1927 to Karl and Erma Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband Reino Albert Luoma. She lived in the home they built in West Belmar,...

Monica P. (Prince)  Whyte

Monica P. (Prince) Whyte

Jan 9, 2021

Monica Prince Whyte, age 93 of Willowbrook Manor, Dryden, NY passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Cortland Regional Nursing Home.

Born August 21, 1927 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Llewellyn and Laura Elsbree Prince. On April 10, 1946 she married the love of her life, Robert J. Whyte who died in...

Renate Katharina (Picard)  Willsey

Renate Katharina (Picard) Willsey

Jan 1, 2021

Renate Katharina Weber Willsey, age 82 of Freeville, NY passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Crown Park Center  in Cortland, NY.

Born September 1, 1938 in Steinheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ilma Weiss Picard and wife of the late Richard Weber who passed away in 1997 and the late Gordon...

Mary Kathryn (Jividen)  Kane

Mary Kathryn (Jividen) Kane

Jan 1, 2021

Mary Kathryn White Kane, age 94, of Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Hospicare Residence.

Born March 6, 1926 in Glasgow, WV she was the daughter of the late Jonah and Louise Snead Jividen and wife of the late Donald “Red” Kane who died in 2002. Mrs. Kane had been employed with Tompkins...

Phyllis B. (Basil)  Space

Phyllis B. (Basil) Space

Dec 27, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis Angelina Space of Dryden, NY passed away December 27th, 2020 in Cortland, NY, at the age of 87.  Phyllis is predeceased by her loving husband Ronald Space, who passed away in March of 2008 and was the only daughter of Phillip Basile and Mary Grace Yacano Basile.

Phyllis loved and was very proud of her...

Albert V. Huchko

Albert V. Huchko

Dec 26, 2020

Albert V. Huchko, age 80 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Born April 30, 1940 in Rome, NY he was the son of the late William V. and Josephine Szarek Huchko. Albert loved gardening and fishing and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Boston Red Sox fan.

A loving husband,...