Joyce H. Savino

Nov 15, 2024

Born in Ovid, NY to J. Kennedy Hanlon and Mildred Cotman Hanlon on November 18, 1926 and passed away peacefully November 15, 2024 three days shy of her 98th birthday. Predeceased by parents, sisters Dolores Savino and Jeanne Knapp Olszowy and granddaughter Katie Savino. Brothers-in-law, Michael Savino, Daniel (JoAnn), Sisters-in-law Angela, Josephine, and Clara. Survived by husband, Thomas J....

Suzanne L. Palmer

Nov 14, 2024

Suzanne L. Palmer of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully on November 14th 2024 of natural causes due to several illnesses.

She was born on February 10th 1944 in Ithaca, NY to parents, Frances M. Long and Morrell R. Long and is survived by a brother, James B. Long of Merced, CA and a sister, Marcia L. Britton...

Patricia Rueb

Nov 14, 2024

Pat Rueb, age 75, of Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on November 14th, 2024. Born on October 19th, 1949, Pat was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Pat was married to Konrad Rueb on September 17th, 1984, sharing 40 years of love and partnership. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Noreen Totman-Nebbia...

Joane S. Molenock

Nov 11, 2024

Joane S. Molenock, of Ithaca, NY, died on Nov. 11th at the age of 88.  Joane was the daughter of Andrew and Jane Molenock, both recent immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Her mother operated a beauty shop and her father was a farmer and general craftsman, so Joane was the first to have an advanced education. She graduated from Penn State...

Patricia M. (Lotito) Mosher

Nov 10, 2024

Patricia M. Mosher, 77 of Freeville, NY passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Pat was born May 30, 1947 in Ithaca, NY to the late Anthony and Lillian Bagley Lotito.

She was retired from NYSEG.

Pat is survived by her loving husband, Bill Mosher.

Services will be private at the convenience...

Robert A. Brull

Nov 9, 2024

Robert A. Brull (Bob) passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. He was born in Queens, New York on November 11, 1932 to Helen (Brumbaugh) and Joseph Brull. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1951-1957 where one of his favorite topics to study was meteorology. Bob had a strong affinity to and knowledge of vintage cars and...

Leland Emery Craft

Oct 31, 2024

Leland Emery Craft, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend left us on October 31, 2024,. Born on August 31, 1940, in Lincklaen New York, he was a man of strength, resilience, and unwavering kindness who touched the lives of all who knew him.

Leland grew up in Lincklaen, New York, and attended DeRuyter High School. He...

Daniel L. Heath

Oct 30, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Daniel L. Heath of Freeville, New york. Born February 4th, 1961, and passed away tragically in a fatal car accident on October 30th, 2024. Daniel leaves behind his son David Heath, his wife Brandi Heath and their children Emily and Abigail Heath. His daughter Tori Evans, her husband Matthew Evans and...

Loxie Priscilla (Oltz) Hill

Oct 29, 2024

Loxie Priscilla (Oltz) Hill, 80 of Danby passed away on October 29 after a relentless battle with kidney disease. Born in Ithaca on July 13, 1944, Loxie was the daughter of the late Leon A. and Elosia Oltz. She was a 1962 graduate of Ithaca high school and a graduate of Ithaca school of Practical Nursing. She met her...

Sybil Lane Martin

Oct 28, 2024

SYBIL LANE MARTIN

Sybil Lane Martin of Lansing, NY, passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on October 28, 2024.  She was 72 years old.

Sybil was born June 28, 1952, one of nine children of Wilson F. and Stella L. Martin. The Martin family owned and operated a dairy farm on the...

Janis Michelle (Giardino) Kracht

Oct 21, 2024

Janis Michelle Giardino Kracht, 72, of Slaterville Springs, NY, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1952, in Passaic, NJ, to John and Angela (Muraca) Giardino.

Janis grew up in Warwick, NY, and was a woman of remarkable talent and determination. Even with the challenges of MS for nearly...

Jane E. Day

Oct 17, 2024

Jane E. Day passed away suddenly and quietly on October 17, 2024 at the age of 96. Jane was born March 28, 1928 in Truxton, NY, daughter of T. Arlie Smith and Harriet Turner Smith.

Jane grew up on Truxton and Moravia area farms with her sisters Marjorie (Aldrich), Ruth (Krull) and brothers Clifford and William.

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Jacalyn M. (Rauscher) Schock

Oct 10, 2024

Jacalyn M. Schock, 77 of Freeville, NY formerly of Oviedo, Florida passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 in Ithaca, NY.

Born December 30, 1946 in Uniondale, Long Island, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Holub Rauscher and wife of the late George W. Schock who passed away October 12, 2012. She had been...

Richard L. (Dick) Tillotson

Oct 7, 2024

Richard L. Tillotson, 94, of Groton, NY, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2024, with his wife holding his hand.

Dick was able to spend his last days celebrating his 72nd anniversary with family and friends.

Dick was predeceased by his daughter, Lesley. He is survived by his wife, Georgie; his daughter,...

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...