Mar 19, 2019

Shannon A. Lateer, 48, of Cortland, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Shannon was born in Cortland, NY on September 22, 1970. He graduated from Dryden Central High School, class of 1989 and attended Alfred State College.

Shannon is survived by his children, Isaiah and Melody Lateer; his sisters, Heidi and...

Mar 18, 2019

William E. Banwell, age 87, of Virgil, NY passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Bill was born December 1, 1931, son of the late Ester Vanetta and Demetrius Banwell. He went to work at Smith Corona until he enlisted in the Army in 1950. He became a Sergeant of the 82nd Airborne,...

Mar 14, 2019

Brian P. Schmidt “GQ”, age 45, of Ithaca, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home. Born February 14, 1974 in Leominster, MA, he was the son of the late Gerald P. and Mary Katherine Vaughn Schmidt. Brian was a friend to all and a “Jack of all Trades” and did various construction jobs...

Mar 8, 2019

Felipa Ramat, 92 of Ithaca passed away Friday at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1926 in Tamorng, Sta Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines the daughter of the late Eustachia Acas and Teodoro Ramat. She was a communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church. Felipa was predeceased by her sister Francisca Rabena.

Survived by her...

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.

At...

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...