Sep 11, 2020

Robert Charles Hamilton, also known as “Bob the Builder” made his final journey home September 11th, 2020.  He was 78 years old but lived a large life so when his time came, he was at peace saying he did everything he wanted to here.  Bob’s most proud achievement in life was marrying his high school sweetheart, Sharon Schellinger, who...

Sep 7, 2020

Theodore R. Craig, 87, of Ithaca, NY went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2020. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and his beloved dogs Sally and Tashi. Theodore was born to Ermil and Lodi (Canada) Craig on March 26, 1933 in Lawrence County, Silverville, Indiana. He was raised in a family surrounded...

Sep 5, 2020

Edward E. Welser, age 92, of Endicott, NY was born January 19, 1928 and left this world September 5, 2020.

Ed was an Army Paratrooper during the Korean War, a nurse, machinist, short order cook and a retired Endicott Johnson Shoe worker.

He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Duff and granddaughter, Tammy Whiting and...

Aug 30, 2020

Donald D. Weston, age 82 of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center as the result of an extended illness.

Born in Richford, NY he was the son of the late Theodore and Doris Head Weston.  Following graduation from Newark Valley High School, Don entered the United States Marine Corp serving...

Aug 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that the children of Margaret R. “Marge” Whipple announce that she entered eternal rest at home on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 after a brief battle with liver cancer.

Born November 30, 1940 in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary and Andrew Bednar, and wife of the late...

Aug 28, 2020

NATHAN SHEVALIER, age 81, of Buffalo Road, Brooktondale, NY passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 28, 2020 at home. Nathan was born November 27, 1938 in Dryden, NY a son of the late John and Edna Cranmer Shevalier. On Dec. 7, 1963 he was married to Verble Bealmer, she passed away November 3, 2015. Nate is a US Army veteran...

Aug 26, 2020

FREEVILLE – Avery E. Park Jr., age 78 of Baker Hill Road, Freeville, NY passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born February 8, 1942 in Springfield, VT he was the son of the late Avery and Irene Webster Park. Avery was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 291 and had been...

Aug 25, 2020

It is with Great sadness that the family of Timothy R. Cortright announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the age of 71. He was born to the late Ray and Elsie Corey Cortright on January 10, 1949 in Cortland. Timothy was also predeceased by his wife, Linda Cortright; fiancé, Betty Williams; granddaughter, Deanna Cortright; sisters:...

Aug 25, 2020

Paul R. Raszmann, age91, of Brooktondale, NY passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center. Prior to his death he had made his home with his daughter Sarah and her family for almost three years. Every Sunday night four generations were together for dinner.

Born September 5, 1928 in Crosby, PA he was the son...

Aug 22, 2020

Margery Price Weston, 92 of Manlius (formerly of Freeville, NY and Port Washington, Long Island), passed away Saturday, August 22 after living a long life, full of family, friends and caregiving as an RN.

Born in Pennsylvania and growing up in the NYC area she and her husband (Peter) settled in Port Washington, NY, where they grew...

Aug 7, 2020

Nancy J. Conners-Bennison, age 79 of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Born March 13, 1941 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Gordon F. and Lucille M. Fenner Ellis and wife of the late James P. Conners. Nancy had been employed with...

Aug 5, 2020

Keith E. Newhart, age 61 of Groton, NY passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born January 1, 1959 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late James and Veda Ross Newhart.

Keith is survived by his sister, Connie (Frederick, Jr.) Compagni of Homer, NY; brother,...

Aug 4, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Carnes. A lifetime Ithaca-area resident, Ken worked in the Ithaca School District for almost 35 years before retiring and taking up Residential Real Estate. An avid fisherman and hunter, Ken passed at his beloved home on Cayuga Lake surrounded by his loved ones....

Jul 26, 2020

Madoline “Pooh” Shaw, age 49, of Slaterville Springs, NY passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.

Born March 12, 1971 in Ithaca, NY she was a daughter of the late George E. and Sa Malepe Shaw. She was employed in Food Service at Robert Purcell Union on the Cornell Campus, she...

Jul 19, 2020

Jaxson F. Cole, age 3 of Dryden, NY passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 unexpectedly just two days short of his fourth birthday.

Born July 21, 2016 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of Courtney Guernsey of Dryden, NY and Frederick Cole of Owego, NY.

In addition to his parents, Jaxson is survived...

Jul 19, 2020

William A. Crispell also known as Farmer Bill, age 80 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home.

Born July 5, 1940 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Hazel Moon Crispell. Bill was the owner and operator of Level Green Transport and also operated Cris...

Jul 15, 2020

KARL F. KIRK  On July 15th Karl completed his work on earth and was called home. He was born on June 2, 1943 the son of Paul and Alice Kirk. He graduated from Groton High School and was married to Phyllis Keyes for 54 years. They have a daughter, Kimberly (Kelton) Sanders and two grandsons, Malachi and Judah of...

Jul 14, 2020

Barbara Anne Drake, age 64 was born June 19, 1956 in Ithaca, NY and the Lord called yet another Angel home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from her home in Freeville, NY.

Barb leaves behind a daughter, Kyla Drake of the home; sister in law, Jay Drake and niece, Madison Drake of NC; an aunt, Evelyn Heath...

Jul 12, 2020

David Thomas Smith was born May 27, 1930 at Beaver Falls, PA.  His parents were J. Edward Smith and Ella Mae Brace. He graduated from Edison High School, Elmira Heights, NY in 1948 and from Cornell University in 1952.

He married Phyllis Louise Livermore, a high school classmate.  They have six children: Leah Robinson, D. Thomas Smith...

Jul 8, 2020

Max Jay Goehner, 72, passed away at his home in Dryden, with his wife Bonnie at his side, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Cortland to Cecil and Elmer Goehner, Max spent nearly all of his life in Central New York. As a youngster, Max loved fishing and hunting with his childhood dog Princess, and making music with...