Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Irene  J. Tweitmann

Irene J. Tweitmann

Dec 26, 2017

Irene J. Tweitmann, 89, of Palm Bay FL passed away on December 26, 2017 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne FL. She was born on September 7, 1928 in Dryden NY to the late John E. and Juliana L. Buchanan Wiiki. Irene spend most of her life in the Dryden area where she and her late husband John...

Dustin  James Hovanec

Dustin James Hovanec

Dec 23, 2017

Dustin James Hovanec, 25, of Danby passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2017. He was born on October 7, 1992 in Ithaca to Kevin Hovanec and Heather Elwell-Sanchez. Dustin graduated from Ithaca High School Class of 2010. He worked at various body shops working as an auto body mechanic. Dustin enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, hiking, fly-fishing and spending many countless...

Stephanie  Ann Gardner

Stephanie Ann Gardner

Dec 21, 2017

Stephanie Ann Gardner, 45, of Dryden passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, December 21, 2017, after a short, courageous struggle with cancer. Steph's family and friends celebrate her warmth and generosity, her love of people and animals, and her energy and willingness to tackle any obstacle. Her presence at any event brought smiles and enjoyment to others....

Elizabeth Roglou

Elizabeth Roglou

Dec 20, 2017

Elizabeth Rizzuti Roglou Dec. 31, 1957 - Dec. 20, 2017 Elizabeth "Liz" Roglou was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born in Brooklyn to the late Vincenzo and Concetta Rizzuti and raised with a tribe of siblings and cousins. Words cannot come close to describing who Liz was; her presence was mighty. She radiated a beauty...

Carl  R. Pearce

Carl R. Pearce

Dec 19, 2017

CORTLAND - Carl R. Pearce went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 2, 1933, the oldest of six children, to the late Marjorie Embody and Richard W. Pearce. After graduating from Cornell, Carl entered into a 10-year partnership with his father on the family farm. In...

Robert  A. Haskins

Robert A. Haskins

Dec 17, 2017

Robert A. Haskins, 81, of Virgil passed away on December 17, 2017 at Cortland Park for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Robert was born on April 29, 1936 in Cortland to the late Howard and Violet Olsen Haskins. Robert is a lifelong resident of Virgil, NY. Robert and Elizabeth were married on October 15, 1955 until her passing in 1997, in...

Richard  L. Walker

Richard L. Walker

Dec 11, 2017

Richard Landon Walker born July 22, 1926 and passed peacefully at home in the presence of his wife and children on Monday, December 11th, 2017. Dick lived his 91 years in Ithaca, 87 of those years growing up, marrying, and raising his children on Coddington Road. He owned farms most of his life and enjoyed dairy farming, his time...

Melvin  Wallace Mitchell

Melvin Wallace Mitchell

Dec 8, 2017

MELVIN W. MITCHELL, age 85, of Dryden, NY went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Crown Park Care Center after a brief illness. Melvin was born January 26, 1932 in East Orange, NJ. He was the youngest son of the late James and Cora Staggs Mitchell. His family relocated to Tompkins County...

Dorothy Jean Yaple Mix

Dorothy Jean Yaple Mix

Dec 8, 2017

Dorothy Yaple Mix, age 80, passed away on December 8th after several years of declining health. Born December 12, 1936, in the Town of Caroline she was a daughter of the late James Percy Yaple and Marjory Goodrich Yaple. She was graduated from Newark Valley High School in 1954 and married her husband, Lawrence Mix in 1959, who survives...

Amos  Jackie Brown  Jr.

Amos Jackie Brown Jr.

Dec 3, 2017

Amos J. Brown Jr. (Doc) Born June 20th, 1949 in Syracuse's NY. to Amos J. Brown Sr. Deceased and Beatrice M. Burk Brown resident of Montour Falls, NY. Their second of seven children. Survivors include; C. David Brown Deceased of Greensboro, NC. (Bonnie Brown), Merwin C. and Joan Brown Lodi, NJ, Bertha F. DeBerardinis and Tom Harbot of Burdett,...

Susan  M. Kennedy

Susan M. Kennedy

Nov 28, 2017

On November 28, 2017 Susan M. Kennedy went to be with her Daddy and Grandmother in Heaven. Sue was happiest when surrounded by her family. She had a love for animals especially her beloved Dogs. Sue loved to go fishing and camping. She was kind, loving and compassionate and had a way of lighting up a room whenever she...

Bonnie  Lee Mettler

Bonnie Lee Mettler

Nov 26, 2017

BONNIE LEE METTLER, age 59, of Bone Plain Road, Freeville, NY passed away Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 at home after a three year battle with cancer. Born June 15, 1958 in Geneva, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Pearl Kidd Cornell. She had been employed at the Best Western in Ithaca and was a long time...

Barbara  J. Stelick

Barbara J. Stelick

Nov 25, 2017

BARBARA J. STELICK, age 79, of Watros Road, Dryden, NY passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at the Groton Nursing Facility after a one month illness. Barb was born April 18, 1938 in Slaterville, NY a daughter of the late James and Gladys Bogardus Johnson. She was graduated from Ithaca High School in 1956 and was employed for many...

Joshua William Reeves

Joshua William Reeves

Nov 24, 2017

Joshua W. Reeves, 31, of Dryden, left us too soon on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. He was born March 3, 1986, in Ithaca to Jennifer L. Ortiz Reeves of Ithaca and Jay W. Reeves of Lansing. Josh, as he was known to friends, loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing with family, exploring woods with his mother for the natural...

Richard  Noel Haines,  Jr.

Richard Noel Haines, Jr.

Nov 24, 2017

RICHARD NOEL HAINES JR., age 67, of 71 Lafayette Road, McLean, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at home. "Dickie" was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on October 27, 1950, the eldest son of Richard Noel Haines Sr. and Janice Anita Hoyt Haines. Relocating to this area in 1959, his family started out as potato farmers,...

Peggy  Ann Merrill

Peggy Ann Merrill

Nov 24, 2017

PEGGY ANN MERRILL, age 65, of West South Street, Groton, NY passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at home. Peggy was born Oct. 18, 1952 in Ithaca, a daughter of Irene Russell Merrill and the late Thomas Merrill. Peggy was graduated from Dryden High School in 1970 and from SUNY Morrisville in 1972. She also studied at Syracuse where...

L.  John Mcarthur

L. John Mcarthur

Nov 22, 2017

OBITUARY RELEASE L. JOHN McARTHUR, age 85, of NYS Rt. 41, McGraw, NY passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Syracuse Veterans Hospital after a short illness. "John" was born December 16, 1931 in Cortland, NY a son of the late Donald J. and Doris Cole McArthur. He was a 1950 graduate of Dryden High School and served...

Diane  Barbara Parker

Diane Barbara Parker

Nov 22, 2017

DIANE BARBARA PARKER, age 59, of North Triphammer Road, Lansing, NY passed away, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Hospicare Residence after an illness. Born September 9, 1958 in Ithaca, Diane was a daughter of the late Clayton and Marion Wiiki Jolly. She attended Dryden Schools and was graduated from Lansing High School in 1976. Diane was the Secretary...

David  R. Coleman

David R. Coleman

Nov 22, 2017

David R. Coleman, age 66, of Dryden, passed away on November 22, 2017. David was born on May 25, 1951 and grew up in Trumansburg, NY. David graduated from Cornell University and continued on seeking adventures and happiness often choosing the path less taken. David was a former technical support specialist at CBORD. In addition, he was actively involved...

Janet  Elizabeth Yeaton

Janet Elizabeth Yeaton

Nov 16, 2017

Janet Elizabeth Yeaton, age 69, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones, on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Hospicare Residence. Born December 2, 1947 in Rochester, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Pauline LaRock Yeaton. Janet received her Bachelor's Degree from Rhode Island College and her...