Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Frances  Mary Schutt

Frances Mary Schutt

Oct 7, 2014

FRANCES MARY SCHUTT, age 92, Dryden, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at home. Mrs. Schutt was born December 7, 1921 in Ithaca the eldest of four daughters of the late Helen Elizabeth Steele and Dr. Robert Asa McKinney, DVM. A life resident of Dryden, she was graduated from Dryden High School in 1939 and was...

Jaime  K. Canfield

Jaime K. Canfield

Oct 4, 2014

JAIME K. CANFIELD, age 35, of 7 Evergreen St., Dryden, NY, beloved daughter of Susan Keene Canfield and Thomas A. Canfield went to be with her lord on Saturday, October 4, 2014 following a brief illness. Born in Cortland, NY on April 8, 1979, Jaime faced many challenging health issues, always meeting them with endurance and smiles. Jaime blessed...

Edward  L. Fuller

Edward L. Fuller

Oct 2, 2014

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S.  John Jursick

S. John Jursick

Sep 30, 2014

S. John Jursick, 71, of Slaterville Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. John will be remembered as an honest, thoughtful, hardworking man who always put his family above all else. He brought great joy to his family and friends with his sense of humor and effervescent personality. He graduated from Ithaca High in 1961 before attending Morrisville College...

Elizabeth  J. Oltz

Elizabeth J. Oltz

Sep 18, 2014

ELIZABETH J. OLTZ, age 91, formerly of Danby Road, Ithaca passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Schuyler Hospital after an extended illness. "Betty? was born July 19, 1923 in Ithaca a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Butyani Pachai. She was graduated from Immaculate Conception School in the class of 1938. Her husband, Leon A. Oltz...

Barbara  W. Horton

Barbara W. Horton

Sep 12, 2014

BARBARA W. HORTON, age 80, of Harford, NY passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born July 27, 1934 in McGraw, NY a daughter of the late Floyd and Emily Latter Williams. She was graduated as the Class Valedictorian in 1950 from McGraw High School at the age of fifteen and from the Cortland Business...

Clifford  A. Scutt

Clifford A. Scutt

Sep 10, 2014

Clifford A Scutt, 84, passed away at his residence on September 10, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Cliff was born August 1, 1930 to the late Abraham and Elizabeth Scutt in Cincinnnatus NY. On August 9, 1947 he married the love of his life Alma Willson Scutt. They just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Cliff was...

Delbert  W. Hanson

Delbert W. Hanson

Sep 6, 2014

Delbert W. Hanson of Berkshire died Saturday Sept.6, 2014 at his home. Born May 22, 1925 to Delbert W. and Edna P. Hanson in Johnstown, PA., thereafter moved to Ithaca during grade school. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School and served in the US Navy from 1943-1946 , active duty World War II and the US Naval...

Debra  A. Smith

Debra A. Smith

Sep 2, 2014

On September 2, 2014, Debra A. Smith, age 55, Harrisburg, Pa. ""slipped the surley bonds of earth to touch the face of God"". She lost a courageous fourteen month battle with cancer. Her husband, C.W. Smith was at her side.They married on August 10, 2008. Her parents, Robert and Carlene Muncey of Virgil, NY, her sister and brother-in-law, Joanne...

Robert  E. Hughes

Robert E. Hughes

Sep 1, 2014

ROBERT E. HUGHES, age 98, formerly of Freeville, NY passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at the Groton Nursing Facility after a period of declining health. "Bob? was born in Ithaca, NY on February 29, 1916, a son of the late William and Nina Palmer Hughes. He was employed for 42 years at Morse Chain/Borg Warner in Ithaca and...

Marjorie Eaton

Marjorie Eaton

Sep 1, 2014

Marjorie (Marnie) Eaton, 95, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2014. The daughter of Bert and Lena Knowland was born and grew up in Deansboro, NY, married Clarence Robert Eaton and resided in Clinton, NY. Marnie worked for the US Government at Griffiss Air Force Base, NY and later at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. Marnie was a lifetime...

Charles  R. Ingalls

Charles R. Ingalls

Aug 21, 2014

CHARLES R. INGALLS, age 72, a long time Dryden resident, passed away,Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born April 19, 1942 in Jacksonville, NY, he was a son of the late George and Violet Drummond Ingalls. "Charlie" attended Dryden Schools and was employed as a Plumber and Steam Fitter by various...

David  H. Tompkins

David H. Tompkins

Aug 20, 2014

DAVID H. TOMPKINS, age 71, of Cortland passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Born May 4, 1943 in Ithaca, he was a son of Lucille Howell Tompkins of Ithaca and the late Howard Tompkins. Dave was graduated from Newfield High School in 1962 and served in the US Navy from 1963 to 1965. Dave was employed by NYSEG as...

Carol  Ann Lurie

Carol Ann Lurie

Aug 17, 2014

Carole Ann Lurie, 58, of Ithaca, NY died suddenly on August 17, 2014. Carole was a loving person with a tremendous energy. She was a dancer and dance teacher for years, teaching her love of dance to numerous students in the Ithaca area. In recent years, Carole worked as a hairstylist in an Ithaca salon, where she enjoyed meeting...

Patricia A. K. Porter

Patricia A. K. Porter

Aug 17, 2014

Patricia A. Keller Porter, age 77, of Dutcher Rd., Freeville, NY went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at her home following a lengthy illness. Born May 3, 1937 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Azel and Ruby Sutliff Keller. Pat is survived by her husband, Robert W. Porter...

Elizabeth  M. Trim

Elizabeth M. Trim

Aug 16, 2014

Elizabeth Mae Trim, age 88, of passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born May 9, 1926 in Cortland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stillman F. and Edna M. Bentley Bristol and wife of the late Harold W. Trim who died in 1983. Betty is survived by her children, Susan...

Henry  V. Phillips

Henry V. Phillips

Aug 9, 2014

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Jody  A. Patana

Jody A. Patana

Aug 5, 2014

JODY A. PATANA, age 45, of Dryden passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born May 21, 1969 a son of the late Jody A. Patana, Sr. and Jo Ann Hercinger Patana, he was graduated from Lansing High School in 1988 and has been a life area resident. Survivors include his siblings, Rick Grover, Missy, Scott...

Betty  S. Foote

Betty S. Foote

Aug 5, 2014

BETTY S. FOOTE, age 90, formerly of 6 Baker Hill Rd., Freeville, NY, passed away, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2014 at the Cortland Memorial Nursing Facility after a period of declining health. Mrs. Foote was born Sep. 2, 1923 in Cortland a daughter of the late Mike and Mary Sak Sopp. She was graduated from Cortland High School in 1940...

Robert  C. Robinson

Robert C. Robinson

Aug 2, 2014

In addition to his wife, Brenda VanEtten Robinson at home, Ray is also survived by the mother of his children, Barbara Robinson; his two daughters, Mary Jo Robinson and Terry (Ken) VanAmBurg; grandchildren, Christopher Morusty, Cole and Conner VanAmBurg; stepchildren, Brian (Anna) Haner, Brandi Hammond and Brandon Hammond and their families; his mother in law, Betty Campbell of Ithaca,...