Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
Richard Paul Seeley
Sep 17, 2017
RICHARD PAUL SEELEY, Sr., age 78, of 99 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. Richard was born October 20, 1938 in Ithaca, a son of the late Meeker and Frances Mooney Seeley. He was graduated from Ithaca High School and entered the US Navy in 1955 serving until 1959....
John James Robert Crossett
Sep 17, 2017
John James Robert Crossett, 47, of Cortland passed away on September 17, 2017 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1970 in Cortland. John was a lifelong resident of the Cortland Area and attended Homer High School. After graduating he work at various places, he last place of employment was Ames Linen. He is predeceased...
Richard H. Osborne, Sr.
Sep 16, 2017
RICHARD H. OSBORNE, Sr., age 74, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. "Dick" was born Nov. 1, 1942 in Cortland, NY, a son of the late Wayland "Pete" and Pearl Parks Osborne. He was graduated from McGraw High School in 1960. After playing basketball in McGraw, he became avid fan of Syracuse Basketball....
Frederick Philip Schwarz
Sep 9, 2017
Frederick Philip Schwarz, the second son of Erika and Henry Schwarz, was born in Bridgeport, CT, on October 24, 1943 and passed away September 9, 2017 at Kendal of Ithaca. He grew up in Stratford, CT, and graduated in 1965 from Bridgeport University where he majored in chemistry. Fred went on to earn a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at...
Marilyn Ann Ward
Sep 4, 2017
Marilyn A. Ward, of Moravia, NY, 80, passed away, September 4, 2017. Born July 25, 1937 in Ithaca, NY. She was the daughter of the late Robert Byron and Helen Stroich Cameron, and wife of the late Fred J. Ward who passed in 2009. Marilyn is survived by her two daughters, Julie A. (Scott) Goldberg of Milpitas, CA and...
Judith S. Frost
Aug 30, 2017
Judith S. Frost, 76, of McLean passed away on August 30 at Groton Nursing Home. She was born on November 23, 1940 in Cortland to the late William and Winnifred Loomis Stupke. She was a graduate of Dryden High School Class of 1959. After graduation she worked for Thompson Boats of Cortland, worked for M & T Bank for...
David Russell Hammond
Aug 30, 2017
David Russell Hammond, Sr., age 67 of Dryden, NY passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at home. Born August 4, 1950 in Cortland, NY he was a son of the late Norris and Lois Courtney Hammond. Dave was employed with NCR for 37 years prior to their closing then 10 years with Tompkins County. Dave is survived by his...
Gary Lee Blazek
Aug 26, 2017
Gary Lee Blazek, 78, of Harford passed away on August 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1939 in Crete NE, the son of the late Lumis and Lucille Roland Blazek. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 2nd at the Harford Town Hall; 394 NY-38, Harford, NY 13784 at 1:00PM.
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Kyle Pearson Arrison
Aug 24, 2017
Kyle P. Arrison, 20, of Lansing, N.Y. passed away August 24, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 6, 1996 in Ithaca, the loving son of Mark and Jenny (White) Arrison. He attended Lansing schools, where he was a valued member of the football, basketball and baseball teams. He was...
Ervin J. Stetson
Aug 18, 2017
Ervin Jay Stetson passed away on August 18, 2017. On that day the Stetson family lost a father, brother and uncle. He will be missed dearly. Ervin was born on February 19, 1945 the son of the late Clayton and Alwyn Bowker Stetson. He is survived by his sons James E. Stetson, Richard J. Stetson and his brother Alton...
Beverly J. Chase
Aug 17, 2017
Mrs. Beverly Chase, a longtime resident of McLean, NY passed away on August 17, 2017 at the age of 96. She was the widow of Ralph Chase, to whom she was married for 51 years. Born April 2, 1921 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Herman and Alice Bartlett Brown. She had been employed with...
Stephen Michael Todd
Aug 14, 2017
STEPHEN MICHAEL TODD, age 68, of Etna, NY passed away Monday, August 14 at home. "Steve" was born in 1948 in Ithaca a son of the late Clifford and Emily Baylor Todd. He was a 1967 graduate of Newfield High School and served in the US Army in Vietnam. In 1986 he was married to Joanne George in Etna...
Helen Louise Mullen Nowalk
Aug 6, 2017
Helen Louise Mullen Nowalk, age 89, of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born August 10, 1927 in Dryden, NY she was a daughter of the late John and Cora Dunks Mullen. Helen was graduated from Dryden High School and was employed for many years as a Floor Lady at the Crescent...
Gary Rae Dellow
Aug 2, 2017
Gary Rae Dellow, age 70, of McLean, NY formerly of California passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Crown Park, Cortland, NY. Born June 16, 1947 in Cortland, he was the son of the late Robert and Clara Converse Dellow. He was a 1965 graduate of Dryden High School and later moved to California. He had been employed in...
Reginald Collins
Aug 1, 2017
Reginald Collins, 90, was born February 24, 1927 in West Banger, NY and passed away August 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lois I. Collins; his brother Malcolm (Carol) Collins; his sons, David J. (Deborah) Collins of Ithaca, Richard (Linda) Collins of Chapel Hill, NC, his daughter Kathe (Peter) Kaufman of Durham, NC. Also...
Beatrice Elaine Allen
Jul 30, 2017
Beatrice Elaine Allen, age 27, of Cuyler NY left this world too soon on July 30, 2017 unexpectedly at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 8, 1990 in Cortland NY, she was a Graduate from DeRuyter Central School and studied culinary arts at OCM Boces. She leaves behind her pride and joy, her...
Stanley J. Connelly, Sr.
Jul 30, 2017
Stanley J. Connelly, Sr. of Walden Place, Cortland, NY and formerly of Virgil, NY passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Crown Park in Cortland, NY. Born September 13, 1928 in Jamestown, NY he was the son of the late Leslie and Evancha Gould Connelly. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School and later received his BA from...
Michael D. Padula
Jul 21, 2017
Michael D. Padula , age 42 , 1975-2017.Gone too soon, on July 21, at home with loving family. Michael navigated through life with great courage, determination, and humor. Both as a child and as an adult, Michael touched many people with his bright outlook, kindness, and giving spirit. In his short life, Michael enjoyed many things. To name a...
Susan "Sudy" Shefter
Jul 18, 2017
Susan (Sudy) Shefter, 75, died on July 18, 2017 at her home in Ithaca, New York. She is survived by her husband, Martin, her daughter, Liz, her granddaughter, Elsa, her sister, Hallie, and many loving relatives and friends. Born in Chicago, IL, she grew up in Iowa City, Iowa. She received a B.A. from Radcliffe College and a M.A....
Richard Frederick Bailey
Jul 17, 2017
RICHARD F. BAILEY, age 79, of Dryden passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at his residence. Richard was born January 11, 1938 in Ithaca a son of the late Horace and Helen Fish Bailey. He was graduated from Dryden High School and worked for Victory Markets and later at Great American and Dryden Food Market as a meat cutter....
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