Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Harold F. Griffin, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Harold F. Griffin Jr., who departed this world peacefully on February 24, 2026, at Wilson Hospital. Harold was surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love. Born on September 25, 1952, in the...
Michael E. Foster Sr.
Feb 23, 2026
Michael E. Foster Sr., age 59 of Groton, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the home of his niece in Dryden, NY.
Born April 26, 1966 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary Louise Chandler Foster. He had been employed with Ferris Lawn Equipment in Cazenovia, NY.
Mike is survived by his...
Hollis L. Oltz Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
Hollis (Hollie) Oltz Sr., 74 of Danby passed away on February 20, 2026 after a relentless battle with kidney disease. Born in Ithaca on June 13, 1951, Hollis was the son of the late Leon A. and Elosia Oltz. He was a 1969 graduate of Ithaca High School.
Hollie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting most of all. He loved...
William A. Allen
Feb 19, 2026
William A. Allen (Bill) passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 76 from complications of pneumonia. Bill’s passing will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and former students.
Bill is survived by his wife, Katrina Allen, their children, Arthur and Elizabeth Allen, and his brother, Douglas (Karen) Allen.
Born on December 9, 1949, to Arthur and Ruth Allen,...
Steven L. Houghtling
Feb 18, 2026
Steven L. Houghtling (Houghty), age 78, died unexpectedly at home on February 18, 2026 in Ithaca, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Keith and Peggy (Penny) Houghtling; his son, Benjamin Houghtling; brother-in-law Chuck Eddy.
He is survived by his son, Jacob Houghtling; daughter Michelle Hemingway; grandson Chaz (Christina) Rockwell; Anna (Christopher) Mallory; and his great-grandson Cooper Rockwell; his former wife...
Sarah Inez Edgecomb
Feb 15, 2026
Sarah Inez Edgecomb, 47, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Brooksville, Florida.
She was born on August 16, 1978, in Cortland, NY, to Allen and Linda Edgecomb.
She is survived by her loving parents, Allen Edgecomb and Linda Edgecomb of Cortland, NY; her beautiful daughter, Andrea Edgecomb of Spring Hill, FL; her brother James (Keri) Edgecomb of Huntsville, AL; nieces, Susanna...
Carl E. "Eddie" Brewer
Feb 15, 2026
Carl E. “Eddie” Brewer, 77 of Ithaca, NY passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at home.
Born December 9, 1948 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late John and Mara Longhouse Brewer. Eddie graduated from Ithaca High School in 1966 and was a retired Union Carpenter. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from...
Janice Wheeler
Feb 8, 2026
Janice Elizabeth Wheeler, 85, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1940, in Groton, New York, to Dorothea Elizabeth Cornelius (Wright) and Earl Edwin Cornelius.
Janice grew up in Groton, New York on her family’s farm. She graduated from Dryden High School in New York. She later made her home in Syracuse, New York, before...
Duane Derl Ross
Jan 27, 2026
Duane Derl Ross, known lovingly by many as Dad, “D”, Bear, Uncle D, and Pop, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on February 23, 1960, Duane dedicated over 35 years to serving as an employee of the Ithaca City, where his commitment and work ethic were highly regarded.
Duane was a proud graduate of...
Staci Jo Earl
Jan 26, 2026
Staci Jo Earl, 55 of Dryden, NY passed away on January 26, 2026.
She was born December 31, 1970, in Cortland, NY to John Earl and the late Charlotte Danielson.
Staci is survived by her brother; Mark Earl of Groton, NY.
There are no services planned at this time.
Charlotte L. Danielson
Jan 25, 2026
Charlotte L. Danielson, 77 of Groton, NY passed away on January 25, 2026.
She was born May 5, 1948 in Port Jefferson, NY to the late William and Charlotte Jones Danielson.
Charlotte is survived by her son; Mark Earl, of Groton, NY.
No services are planned at the time.
Peter Frederick Werner
Jan 20, 2026
Peter Frederick Werner, RA, AIA
December 29, 1926 – January 20, 2026
Peter Frederick Werner, RA, AIA, of Preble NY, a retired architect and former resident of Freeville and Staten Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. He was 99.
He is survived by his children, Kurt P. Werner (Debra) of Tolland, CT, and...
James "Jim" Coon
Jan 18, 2026
James “Jim” Coon, 66, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Sayre, PA after a courageous fight against chronic illness.Jim was born on March 21st, 1959 in DeRuyter, New York. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who valued time spent with family and friends. He especially enjoyed hunting, NASCAR, bowling, and socializing with those closest to him.He...
Patricia A. Foote
Jan 15, 2026
PATRICIA A. FOOTE, age 88, of Dryden passed away after a period of declining health on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patti was born December 3, 1937 in Syracuse, NY a daughter of the late Flora Lily Mackinder and Charles Burce Armstrong. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend whose life was defined...
Dennis Fogle Whittaker
Jan 14, 2026
Dennis Fogle Whittaker, born at home on 76 Road in the town of Caroline on May 25, 1942, the third son of the late Riley and Charlotte Whittaker, died January 14, 2026.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Donald and Robert. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Barbara and Diana of Florida, plus many cousins, nieces and...
Robert J. "Dud" Davis
Jan 12, 2026
Robert J. Davis (Dud) 90 of Brooktondale passed away Jan 12th, 2026. He was the son of Floyd Davis Sr. & Romelia Johnson Davis. He was predeceased by his wife Jane Stowell Davis and 3 brothers & 3 sisters. He is survived by his daughter Kim and her husband Delmar Cleveland and their daughter Jami, his step-son David Liddington and...
RoseMarie Bobnick
Jan 9, 2026
RoseMarie was born on May 7, 1940 and passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was the youngest of six children that were born to Percy and Mary Butler and is survived by her children Sharon (Bobnick) Van De Mark, Deborah Bobnick, Jamie (Sue) Bobnick, Thomas Bobnick, and Lorena (Tom) Bobnick-McIntyre and was pre-deceased by her loving husband, James...
Milton "Tom" Stamp
Jan 8, 2026
Milton “Tom” Stamp, 86 of Dryden, NY passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Cortland Park Nursing surrounded by his family.
Born August 26, 1939 in Elmira, NY he was the son of the late Milton and Gladys Updike Stamp. On November 27, 1958 he married Patricia Ann Moshier. Tom was a retired sheet metal worker with Union Local 112.
Tom is...
Susan A. Simmons
Jan 5, 2026
Susan Annette Simmons left us for a much better place on Jan 5, 2026.
Susan born Jan 21,1958 to Dale and Katie Simmons. She was lifelong resident of Varna/Ithaca having graduated from Ithaca High School and Bryant & Straton Business College with a para-legal degree. She did have a couple of brief adventures along the way.
Susan was her father’s daughter through...
Marie Linda Roberts
Dec 31, 2025
Marie L Roberts 68 of Marathon, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina.
Born July 7, 1957 in Malone, NY she was the daughter of John and Patricia Peno. Marie was a long time employee of Cornell University and had recently retired.
Marie is survived by her husband, Richard Roberts; daughter, Brandy Lynn Roberts; son, Bryan Andrew...
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