Feb 28, 2019

Michael Richmond Hubley, age 48, of Tompkins St., Cortland, NY passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born January 19, 1971 in the Bronx, NY he was the son of the late Faith Hubley. Mike was employed as a HVAC Technician with William George Agency for Children’s Services. He was an extremely loving man,...

Feb 20, 2019

Ruth Brunson, age 75 of Metter, GA formerly of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 20, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born September 24, 1943 in Exeter, NH, she was employed with NYSEG for over 30 years, enjoyed crafts, gardening and spending time with family. Ruth is survived by her husband of 50 years,...

Feb 14, 2019

Steven T. Larkin, age 26 of Virgil, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY with his Mom and Dad by his side.

Born August 29, 1992 in Cortland, NY Steven was the son of Thomas and Stacey McAllister Larkin. Steven had a huge heart and passion...

Feb 8, 2019

James Benedict, age 92 of Harford, NY was born April 22nd 1926 in Blodgett Mills, NY and died Friday, February 8th 2019 in Cortland, NY.

Jim was a farmer doing custom farm work for many area farmers. He is survived by his wife, Amy Benedict at home and daughter, Margaret (Patrick). He is also survived...

Feb 3, 2019

Randall Lee Shaffer ( aka Hot Dog), 67, of Dryden, NY passed away at Hospicare in Ithaca on Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by family and friends; after a long battle with cancer. Born April 12, 1951 in Cortland, NY Randy was the son of Gertrude Shaffer and the late Robert Shaffer. He graduated from Dryden Central...

Feb 2, 2019

Christopher C. Smith, age 51, of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.Born November 26, 1967 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Dean and Alma McCormick Smith. Chris was graduated from Dryden High School and had been employed at various jobs in the area...

Feb 1, 2019

Margret (Peg) Stamp passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Facility, Rochester, NY at the age of 86. Pre-deceased by husband, Malcolm Stamp, she is survived by sons, Kirk (Amy) Stamp and Eric (Amy) Stamp; grandson Rory Chessia Stamp and her puppy Chloe. Peg retired from Muxworthy’s Ski Haus and GM Precast. Peg...

Jan 28, 2019

Miss Shirley Knapp, age 94, of Port Watson St., Cortland, NY went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Cortland Guthrie Medical Center. Born April 11. 1924 in Little York, NY she was the daughter of the late Fenton and Floy Phillips Knapp. She was educated at Homer Academy, graduating in 1940, at...

Jan 23, 2019

Kenneth P. Harris, Sr., age 72, of Baldwinsville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born September 3, 1946 in Syracuse, NY he was the son of the late Chester and Buella Cranston Harris. Ken had been employed, over 40 years, with Lockheed Martin in Liverpool prior to...

Jan 20, 2019

David S. Brown, age 50, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. Born November 18, 1968 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of Bonnie Grover Brown and the late Cornelius D. Brown. Always ready and willing to help anyone in need, David loved the outdoors...

Jan 18, 2019

Sue C. (Buchanan) Shaffer, 71, of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, January 18, 2019. Sue was born in Cortland, NY on June 21, 1947. She graduated from Homer Central High School, Class of 1965. She also attended Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston, Massachusetts. Sue is survived by her husband, Randall...

Jan 11, 2019

Terry L. “Navajo Joe” Nichol, 73, of Harford passed away on January 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1945 to the late Nelson and Marie Lasher Nichol.

He is survived by his sons, David of Groton, Richard of Freeville, Matthew of Cortland, and Daniel of Harford Mills.

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Jan 11, 2019

Michael Edward Hallett, age 53, of West Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2019. Born February 4, 1965 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of Ralph E. Hallett and Dianne Saam Harwell. Michael was a cook at Denny's Restaurant in Ithaca. He is survived by his father, Ralph E. (Diane) Hallett...

Jan 2, 2019

Raymond Brant Edwin of Freeville passed away on January 2, 2019 at Strong Memorial in Rochester surrounded by his family. He was born in Mineola, NY on November 15,1941 to the late Henry V. Edwin and Helen (Light) Edwin. He graduated from West Hempstead High School in 1959 and attended Dean Junior College, Dutchess Community College, and...

Dec 31, 2018

OBITUARY RELEASE RITA WITTY HARRIS, age 81, of Dryden, NY passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at home after a lengthy period of declining health. Rita Rose Witty was born September 27, 1937 in Cortland, NY, a daughter of the late Ralph M. and Thelma Maxfield Witty. She was graduated as the Valedictorian of the Class of...

Dec 26, 2018

Donald W. Payne, Jr., 61, of Shrewsbury, MA and formerly of Dryden, NY, passed away on Dec. 26, 2018 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born April 10, 1957 in Auburn, NY. Growing up, Don’s family moved around New York State before settling in Dryden, where Don graduated from Dryden Jr.-Sr. High School...

Dec 26, 2018

Gary E. Cole, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2018 at Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Indiana. He was born on June 24, 1951 in Ithaca, a son of the late Harold E. and Jean G. Loson Cole. Gary was graduated from Newfield High School. After graduation he went to work at NCR where he...

Dec 25, 2018

DEBRA L. SMITH, age 64, of Bone Plain Road, Freeville, NY passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 surrounded by her family in Fairport at the home of her sister after a brief struggle with cancer. “Debbie” was born October 28, 1954 in Fort Bragg, New Jersey a daughter of John and Phyllis Coville Hill of Freeville, NY....

Dec 25, 2018

John W. Kirk, 69, of Locke (Summerhill), NY, passed away December 25, 2018, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, following a brief illness. Born November 30, 1949, he was a son of the late Paul F. and Alice (Webster) Kirk.

John lived in Summerhill most of his life. A graduate of Groton Central School, in earlier...

Dec 21, 2018

Roger O. Gardner, age 68 of Peruville Rd., Groton, NY passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born November 28, 1950 in Cortland, NY he was a son of the late Maurice and Margaret Silfee Gardner. Roger was a graduate of Newark Valley Central School and was very active in...