May 9, 2020

FREEVILLE - David B. Jilson, a Freeville resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday May 9, 2020 at the age of 79. Born November 1940, David was the son of Ralph & Virgiline Peck Jilson of Lowman, NY. David was raised on the family farm in Lowman and attended Waverly Central Schools. He worked for Delaware Engineering, Home...

May 5, 2020

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, Stephen Neill O’Brien, “Chef O’B”, at the age of 68, passed away at home in Ithaca, NY. He was born to parents Gerard and Gertrude O'Brien, on September 9th, 1951 in Utica, NY. Steve lived the majority of his life in Ithaca, NY. Steve graduated from The Culinary Institute of America, where he received...

May 4, 2020

Robert Broomfield, age 91 of Ithaca, NY passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at home following a lengthy illness.

Born June 10, 1928 in Edwardsville, PA he was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret Pugh Broomfield of Dallas, PA.  During WW II, from 1944-1945, he was a seaman with the Merchant Marines aboard the oil...

May 4, 2020

Elaine A. Elliott, age 77 of Marathon, NY passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Born May 28, 1942 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Abbey Howser. Elaine had been employed over 20 years with Security Mutual Insurance Co. in Ithaca and had been...

Apr 29, 2020

Kathleen J. Chase, age 73 of Groton, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at home.

Born July 14, 1946 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joyce Barrows Lawrence. Kathy was the office manager for Goldwin Physical Therapy in Cortland.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin Chase at...

Apr 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Michelle J. Kinney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 28, 2020

Elaine L. Gustavson, age 85, of Bone Plain Rd., Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at home.

Born October 15, 1934 in Sayre, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Woodruff Barnhart. Elaine was an aide at Riverview Manor Nursing Home in Owego prior to her retirement. She enjoyed...

Apr 21, 2020

Bessie Moon French 96 passed away April 21st at her home in Slaterville Springs.

She was born in the Town of Richford May 21, 1923 to Bessie Crace Barnes and William E. Barnes. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1941. During "the war" she worked at Ithaca Gun Co. When Jerry Moon returned from India in...

Apr 21, 2020

Bonnie A. Bryan, 51 of Harford, passed away Tuesday at home with her family by her side.  Bonnie was born on September 1, 1968 in Ithaca the daughter of Ada Bell Livermore Bryan.  Bonnie had graduated from Cortland High School in 1986.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards, puzzles and making chocolate chip cookies.  Bonnie...

Apr 5, 2020

CAROLINE – Wilson E. Martin (Willie) – Wilson, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 5th at home. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1963. He retired in 2004 after working primarily with Dumac Forestry Service and Asplundh Tree Experts through NYSEG contracts. Willie was a lifelong member of Slaterville Springs...

Apr 3, 2020

Edward A. Griffin, age 67 of Cortland, NY passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born July 22, 1952 in Canastota, NY he was the son of the late Leslie and Rebecca Warner Griffin. Ed had been employed with Highgate Manor now Crown Park Nursing Home prior to his...

Mar 30, 2020

George L. Sutfin, 72, embarked on a new journey to the afterlife on March 30, 2020. George was born in Ithaca NY and was a lifelong resident in Tompkins County. He later became a Sergeant during the Vietnam War, and this passion later led him to become a Cornell Police officer where he served for over 39 years.

Mar 29, 2020

Ella Mae English, age 82 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Born December 20, 1937 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice Robinson Carpenter. She grew up in Groton, NY and on May 5, 1956 she married Edward Elmer English...

Mar 24, 2020

Leslie Warfield Wright, age 89, of Homer, New York passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at home with her family at her side.

Born May 16, 1930 in Southampton, Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Leslie James and Justine Edwards Warfield. Leslie was a 1951 graduate of Cornell University with...

Mar 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donald A. Leonard Sr, at the Groton Nursing Home in Groton, NY on March 20, 2020 from natural causes; four days prior to his 97th birthday.

Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marlene, his daughter Diania, her mother Enid, his brothers Malcomb,...

Mar 17, 2020

Charles R Waite Sr., age 85 went to be with his Lord on March 17th 2020.

Born September 16, 1934 he was the only son of the late Raymond and Georgette Roux Waite.

Charles was known as a best friend to any person that knew him. Growing up living on a farm, he had chores...

Mar 15, 2020

Helen M. Ditmars, 92, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 with love and family surrounding her. Helen was born on May 10, 1927.  She grew up in Dryden, N.Y. She spent most of her adult life in Trumansburg and Interlaken N.Y, starting with her first husband, Carl Ladd. The past 55 years were spent with her devoted husband, Paul...

Mar 8, 2020

June L. Blazek, age 72, of Route 221, Harford, NY passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at home.

Born July 25, 1947 in Danbury, CT she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Mae Dewitt Bloom and wife of the late Gary L. Blazek who died August 26, 2017.  June was a waitress working for...

Mar 8, 2020

Francis K. Stevens, age 87, of Lapeer passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Born August 22, 1932 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Huttleston Stevens. Francis was a supervisor with Niagara Mohawk for 37 years prior to his retirement.  He also worked at the...

Mar 5, 2020

Rodney W. Parker Sr., age 73, of Dryden, NY passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 4, 1947 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Ward and Evelyn Rumsey Parker. Rod was a heavy equipment operator for NYS DOT for 37 years prior to his retirement....