Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

David  Eben Zaldokas

David Eben Zaldokas

Aug 30, 2018

David Eben Zaldokas, age 61, of Cortland, NY and formerly of Mecklenburg, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his home. Born October 14, 1956 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Ernald “Ernie” and Esther Huhtanen Zalkokas. David had been a self employed “Handyman” and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He...

Mildred Derrick Genung Sherwood

Mildred Derrick Genung Sherwood

Aug 24, 2018

Millie Sherwood January 5, 1926-August 24, 2018

She asked that her obituary begin like this: “As it must to all men, death came” to Mildred Derrick Genung Sherwood on Friday, August 24, 2018. She died at her Freeville home, age 92. A long life, well lived.

She always introduced herself as Millie, which certainly seemed...

Barry Werninck

Barry Werninck

Aug 22, 2018

Barry Werninck, 79, formally of Freeville, passed away on August 22, 2018 at his home in Columbia SC. Barry was the son of the late Lionel and Ella Bloom Werninck.

Barry lived in Freeville nearly all his life. He was an honors graduate of the Dryden Central School system and received his BA degree from...

Catherine  Ann Minarski

Catherine Ann Minarski

Aug 15, 2018

CATHERINE ANN MINARSKI, age 93, formerly of Horseheads, NY passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Groton Nursing Home, Groton, NY after a period of declining health. Catherine was born July 6, 1925 in Youngsville, PA a daughter of the late Victor Byer and Mary Ksiazkiewicz Byer. She was graduated from Youngsville High School in 1943 and was...

Robin  Scott Stevens  Sr.

Robin Scott Stevens Sr.

Aug 9, 2018

Robin S. Stevens, 56, of Cortland passed away on August 9th at 3PM at Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1962 in Cortland, the son of Richard Carl Sr. and Blanch Carter Stevens.

Robin is survived by his children; Robin (Laura) S. Stevens Jr., Sheila (Terrance Foster) M. Lienemann, Jeffrey (Precious...

Bernard  Lloyd Clark

Bernard Lloyd Clark

Aug 6, 2018

Bernard Lloyd Clark, 85, of Ithaca passed away on August 6, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1932 in Caroline Depot, NY to the late Harry E. and Ethel Heath Clark.

Mr. Clark was graduated from Ithaca High School. After graduation he served his Country by enlisting in the US...

Tammy  Mckane Abbey

Tammy Mckane Abbey

Aug 5, 2018

Tammy J. McKane Abbey, age 53 of Newfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born October 29, 1964 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Gloria Farrington McKane. Tammy has been in retail sales for several local stores including P&C, Tops and most recently Wal-Mart. Tammy...

Ernest  Lee Hamilton

Ernest Lee Hamilton

Aug 5, 2018

Ernest Lee Hamilton, age 74, of Brooktondale, NY passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home. Born December 21, 1943 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Francis L. and Laura L. Lyme Hamilton. Ernie had been employed with the Ithaca City School District as the Supervisor of Ground Maintenance prior to his retirement. An...

Ronald  Andrew Kannus,  Jr.

Ronald Andrew Kannus, Jr.

Jul 27, 2018

Ronald A. Kannus, Jr., surrounded by his loving family, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Hospicare following a courageous battle with cancer. Ronnie was born in Ithaca on January 26, 1964 to Ronald and Verla Kannus. Ronnie grew up in West Dryden and graduated from Dryden High School in 1983. He attended Tompkins Cortland Community College. Ronnie lived...

Rodney  Lawrence Doubleday

Rodney Lawrence Doubleday

Jul 26, 2018

Rodney Lawrence (Larry) Doubleday, 80, of McLean, NY died July 26, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Esther Doubleday, daughters, Laurie (Danny) Johnson, Melody Doubleday, Dawn Doubleday, and Melissa (Erik) Placides. Grandchildren are Michaela Jackson, Rachellyn and Isabella Placides. Also survived by one sister Lanea Personius.

He was preceded...

Mason  Daniel Nash

Mason Daniel Nash

Jul 17, 2018

On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, Mason Daniel Nash, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly in his parents arms at Golisano’s Children’s Hospital. Mason was born on January 14, 2014 in Ithaca, NY to Gordie and Michelle Nash. Mason was truly a miracle and he was always surrounded by lots of love. He grew into...

Wilma  Jane Habel

Wilma Jane Habel

Jul 11, 2018

Wilma Jane Habel, 98, of Ellis Hollow, passed away July 11, 2018 at her home. She was the first and longest living of five daughters born to Bernard Lemert Fulks and Mary Helen (Harward) Fulks in Trinway, Ohio. A homemaker and graduate of The Ohio State University, she resided in and near Ithaca since 1947. She was predeceased by...

Victor  G. Fulkerson

Victor G. Fulkerson

Jul 6, 2018

FREEVILLE - Victor G. Fulkerson, age 93, of 1812 Peruville Road, Freeville, NY, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at Hospicare. Victor was born June 29, 1925, in West Dryden and attended Dryden Central High School. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor S. Fulkerson and Nellie Gibson Fulkerson and his beloved wife of 60 years, Eloise M. Hazen....

Mary  E. Warner

Mary E. Warner

Jul 2, 2018

MARY ELIZABETH WARNER-RUSSELL On July 2, 2018, stars came out and the heavens opened up. The love of her life reached down… This is not how the story ends………. Born on September 9, 1926 in Ithaca, NY; Mary danced her way through life after graduating from Ithaca High School. She was employed in many different occupations but excelled as...

Pat  Theresa Arsenault

Pat Theresa Arsenault

Jun 19, 2018

Pat Arsenault, 49 of Brooktondale, NY left this earth peacefully on June 19, 2018. Pat was predeceased by her parents Sa and George Shaw, and her sister, Rose Prince. Pat is survived by her loving husband, David C. Arsenault of 28 years, two sons, Christopher and Matthew, her dog Casey and kitten CB. Pat is also survived by her...

Frank  Clyde Prugh

Frank Clyde Prugh

Jun 14, 2018

Frank Clyde Prugh III, 71 of Freeville, NY, passed away June 14 at Cayuga Medical Center. Known to his family as “Tim”, he was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania to the late Frank Clyde Prugh Jr. and Anna Colegrove Prugh of Tioga, PA. Frank is survived by his immediate family; his wife, Sandra L. Prugh; his daughter, Cassie M. Prugh...

Grace  Emily Cutter

Grace Emily Cutter

Jun 13, 2018

Grace Cutter, age 96, of Ithaca, NY passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at home. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Binkewicz officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Glen Cemetery.

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Joyce  Mckinney Perkins

Joyce Mckinney Perkins

Jun 1, 2018

JOYCE M. PERKINS, age 95, of 15 Evergreen Street, Dryden, NY found her much deserved rest with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 1, 2018. Mrs. Perkins was born January 20, 1923 in Ithaca, NY, a daughter of the late Robert A. McKinney, DVM and Helen Steele McKinney. Joyce was graduated from Dryden High School in 1940 and...

George  Jerome Guest

George Jerome Guest

Jun 1, 2018

George Jerome Guest, 76, of Dryden went to be with the Lord at his home on June 1, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in May 1942, the son of the late George William and Arlene Schutt Guest.

George graduated from Ithaca high school and joined the Army and served in...

Bonnie  J. Brown

Bonnie J. Brown

May 27, 2018

Bonnie Jane (Kellogg) Brown, age 75, passed away at home on Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born on July 13, 1942 in Ithaca, NY to parents Robert M. Kellogg Sr. and Catherine Teeter Kellogg both of whom are deceased. Bonnie is survived by her husband, William Thomas Brown; daughters, Tina (Edward) Turk of Lodi, Anita (Dale) Stocking of...