Claudia Norton

Oct 6, 2024

Claudia Norton, age 72 of Cortland, New York.

The family of Claudia Norton sadly share news of her death on October 6, 2024 following a long illness. Preceded in death by son Jeremy James Vyskocil, husband Gary Norton, parents Karl and Marjorie Miller and former husband Frederick Vyskocil. She is survived by son Charles Vyskocil, grandsons CJ,...

Claudia Norton

Oct 6, 2024

Claudia Norton, age 72 of Cortland, New York passed away October 6, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca, New York with Rev. Matthew Binkewicz officiating.

Michael David Short

Oct 6, 2024

Michael David Short, born on May 20, 1953 in Cortland, New York, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2024. He was 71 years old. Through out his life he lived in various states with his last residence being in Louisa, Kentucky.

Michael managed many companies through out his life, yet his love for horses...

Michael E. (Mike) Olsefski

Oct 3, 2024

Michael E. Olsefski, age 67 passed away on October 3, 2024 at home in Brooktondale, in the arms of his loving wife of 31 years, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mike was born May 2, 1957 in Ithaca, to Leo and Lydia (Supek) Olsefski and was raised in Brooktondale, graduating Ithaca High School, class of 1975....

Jeremy D. Schlicht

Sep 29, 2024

Jeremy David Schlicht, age 48 died in Ithaca, NY on September 29, 2024.

He was born June 30, 1976, in Cortland, NY to Robert and Joanne Hoyt Schlicht.

Jeremy grew up in McGraw, NY and loved to fish and to cook. He was most recently employed as a welder.

Jeremy is survived by...

Wesley J. Abbey Jr.

Sep 28, 2024

Wesley J. Abbey, Jr., 72, of Cortland, New York went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 28, 2024. Wes was born on September 23, 1952 in Cortland, the son of Wesley and Dona (Sands) Abbey.

Although Wes worked in various occupations, his favorite was that of a van driver with the Homer Central School...

Spring Nicole (Saunders) Smith

Sep 27, 2024

Spring Smith, 48 of Ithaca, NY passed away September 27, 2024. Spring was a loving mother, daughter, sister and beloved community member.

Garry F. Billington

Sep 23, 2024

Garry F. Billington PHD of East Aurora and Ithaca, NY passed away in his sleep on September 23, 2024. Husband of Darryl (née Manley) and father of Julie Kuhlmann and B. Tate Billington (Amy Williams); grandfather of Brad and Chloie Kuhlmann; survived by many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and countless friends.

Garry was a career...

Jessica Bree Adams

Sep 21, 2024

Jessica Bree Adams, 42 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Born January 20, 1982 in San Diego, CA she is the daughter of Royce and Sandy Hilley and sister of Sarah Rolin.

Jessica was employed with TST Boces and The Corner Pub in Lansing.

A Celebration of Life will be held...

Clara E. "Tyky" (Hulslander) Case

Sep 5, 2024

DRYDEN – CLARA E. “TYKY” CASE

On Thursday, September 5, 2024 Dryden lost a life long resident. Clara E. “Tyky” Case, age 92 of 3 George Street, Dryden, NY passed away just 20 days shy of her 93rd birthday.

“Ma Case” as she was known to many, was born on North Road in Dryden, NY...

Joe Wampler

Sep 2, 2024

Larry Joseph  (Joe) Wampler

Joe Wampler died peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Hospicare in Ithaca, NY. Cause of death was cancer of the gallbladder and biliary duct.

Born April 21,1951, in Mattoon, IL, to Bill and Joan Wampler, Joe grew up on the family farm outside Toledo, IL.

He graduated from...

Elnora "Pat" M. Hatch

Aug 31, 2024

Elnora “Pat” Mae (Dutcher) Hatch, 87, of McLean, NY passed away on August 31, 2024 from heart failure.  Elnora was born on March 21, 1937 in Mountaindale, New York.  She was the daughter of Mary (Bartley) and Robert H. Dutcher.

Elnora is survived by her husband of 69 years, Raymond, whom she married on January 31, 1955....

Linda M. Orton

Aug 29, 2024

Linda M. Orton, age 78 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.

Born August 23, 1946 at home in the Town of Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Albro Orton. She was retired from Borg Warner.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Sheila...

June Dawn (Eaton) Hulbert

Aug 26, 2024

June D. Hulbert, age 84 of Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home in Freeville, NY.

Born June 26, 1940 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Donahue Eaton and wife of the late Edward D. Hulbert who passed away in 2021. June loved working in...

Kay Ross

Aug 24, 2024

Kay Ross (Carol Kay Purinton), 85, of Ithaca, New York, beloved wife of Dr. George E. Ross Jr., DVM, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Born January 4, 1939 in Oklahoma, Kay spent her formative years in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, where she attended the same church and high school as George, her husband of 67 years....

Shirley Meadors

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Meadors of Homer, NY passed away August 21, 2024, just 6 days short of her 100th birthday.

Born August 27, 1924 in Homer, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. Smith and Marion (Cook) Smith. On May 26, 1951, she was married to Adolphus Meadors in Ithaca, NY, who predeceased her. She was...

Barbara B. Stoner

Aug 20, 2024

Barbara B Stoner of Harford,  NY was called "home" just shy of her 85th birthday. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, David D Stoner,  children, Howard P Quick (Paula Draghi), David D Stoner-Bell, Dale J Quick (Danell Aldrich), Robyn E Davis (Mike Davis). Robert I Stoner predeceased (2004).

Barbara loved being a grandma (aka "Gigi") to...

James Cole Showacre

Aug 20, 2024

James (Jim) Cole Showacre, age 97 of 9 Perry Lane, Ithaca, NY passed away on August 20, 2024, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehab Center, after a short illness.

James was born in Ithaca on November 22, 1926, son of Dr. Edward Conrad and Margaret Burlingame Showacre.

He had many stories of his younger years, especially...

Dennis R. (Denny) Seaman

Aug 19, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dennis R. "Denny" Seaman of Freeville, NY on August 19th, 2024, at the age of 67.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charles William and Caroline Virginia Karolyn (Van Order) Seaman.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Pixie Seaman, Sisters Debbie...

Lydia Tesfa

Aug 18, 2024

Lydia Tesfa, PhD, 58, of Lansing, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 18th, 2024.

Born September 28, 1965, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she is the daughter of Melikit Daba and the late Tesfa Bushen.

In 2019, Lydia brought her extensive expertise in flow cytometry and infectious diseases to Cornell,...