Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York
MaryEllen Rumsey
Nov 7, 2025
MaryEllen Rumsey died Friday November 7 2025 at her Dryden NY home in the company of family.
She was born MaryEllen Travis in Geneva NY February 19 1937.
Her husband of 50+ years Gary L. Rumsey predeceased her in 2009.
MaryEllen will continue to shine brightly through her 5 children and her many grand / great-grand children, and in the memory of so...
Carolyn Waltz
Nov 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn Waltz, who left us on November 6, 2025, after a courageous years-long battle with her health. Carolyn was born on July 6, 1942, to Orrin and Rita Sampson. She was a beacon of laughter and love to all who knew her.
In March 1962, she married Charles Waltz, embarking on a remarkable...
Anne R. Williams
Nov 5, 2025
Anne R. Williams, 76, of Brooktondale, NY passed away at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Anne is survived by her brother; Jamie (Margaret) Rubin of Colorado.
There are no services at this time.
Anne had a deep love for dogs, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to www.belgiantervurenrescue.com or malinoisrescue.org.
Harmony Hill Haines
Nov 4, 2025
Harmony Hill Haines, 64, of McLean passed away November 4, 2025, at the Unity House in Ithaca. Harmony was born on August 8, 1961, in Cortland the daughter of the late Janice Hoyt and Richard Haines Sr. Harmony had an infectious smile and giggle. Her zest for life will be sorely missed. She was the best little sister we could...
Marcy Ann Czock
Oct 29, 2025
Marcy Ann Czock age 70 of Spencer, NY passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca.
Born on September 24, 1955 and raised in Wilkes Barre, PA she is the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy Sura Marini. She was a 1973 graduate of Coughlin High School in Wilkes Barre and on September 1, 1973 she married her...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hamilton
Oct 28, 2025
Charles Hamilton, lovingly known as “Charlie,” age 62, of Slaterville Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 29, 1962, in Ithaca, NY. Charlie was known for his big heart, sense of humor, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved to hunt and fish,...
Romaine Rockwell Watrous III
Oct 25, 2025
Romaine Rockwell Watrous III, age 76 of Groton, NY departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Slugger, as he was known since he was a child, was born in Binghamton, NY to Reverend Mildred E. Logan (Munson) and Romaine “Skeet” Watrous II. He was predeceased by his two younger brothers Richard “Dickie” Watrous and...
Nancy Jean Bell
Oct 24, 2025
Nancy Jean (Henderson) Bell, 78, of Ithaca, NY, passed away October 24, 2025.
Born September 8, 1947, Nancy is the daughter of the late James Eurshal and Betty Jane Schoenman Henderson. In addition to her parents, Nancy is predeceased by her late husband Donald Theodore Bell who passed in 2013.
Don and Nancy were married on December 31, 1986. They were avid...
John Royal Cole
Oct 19, 2025
Dryden – John Royal Cole, a lifelong resident of Dryden, New York passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, following a period of declining health.
Mr. Cole was born on July 3, 1946 to Marion F. and Eva M. (Fitts) Cole. Mr. Cole attended Dryden Schools and worked for many years for the Town of...
Kyla Anne-Marie Yelvington
Oct 16, 2025
Kyla was born on 10/16/2025 at 12:45 AM to Ozaya and Jordan Yelvington. Kyla was very loved not only by her parents but by her whole family. She goes on to join her Great Grandparents (Dorothy and Clifford Monahan), her baby cousin( Brandon Little Jr.) and her Uncle Allen Yelvington as well as many other family members. She is survived...
Christine Ellen Dean Sherman
Oct 15, 2025
Christine Ellen Dean Sherman, age 82, of Dryden, NY, passed away on October 15, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY, with family by her side. She was born in Philippi, West Virginia on March 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Okey Morgan Dean and Elsie Maude (Bonnell) Dean.Christine was one of nine children. She was preceded in...
Norma Jean Liddingon
Oct 15, 2025
Norma Jean Liddington, age 71 of Brooktondale, NY passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday October 15, 2025 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.
Jean was born November 6, 1953 in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of Harold L. Cooper and Josephine M. Dyer-Cooper.
N. Jean Liddington is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Harold F. Liddington, her daughters:...
Sharon A. Sims
Oct 15, 2025
Sharon A. Sims, age 81 of Ithaca, NY passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Born November 15, 1943 in Binghamton, NY she was the daughter of the late Ernest Howard Griffin and Wanda Joyce Ames Weber. She attended school in Binghamton and was employed with various banking institutions in New York and Florida until...
Anthony T. Beecham
Oct 8, 2025
Anthony T. “Tony” Beecham, 53 of Homer, NY was taken away too soon on October 8, 2025.
He was born April 1, 1972 in Louisville, Kentucky and was employed at NE Transformers in Preble and formerly with Tessy Plastics in Elbridge.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be truly missed by his loving wife, Tami Oliver Beecham; his...
Ed C. Parker
Oct 6, 2025
Edgar Clarence Parker, 78, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Freeville, New York. Born on June 27, 1947, in Homer, New York, Edgar—known to many as Ed—lived a life rooted in hard work, service, and devotion to his family and community.
A graduate of Dryden High School in the Class of 1966, Ed answered the call to serve his country...
David Michael Farmer
Oct 2, 2025
David Michael Farmer was born June 5, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to Claude and Juanita Farmer, the first of their two sons. He grew up on their 20 acre farm, exploring nature with his boyhood companions and developing a fascination with traces of the past left behind by earlier generations inhabiting the region. Later in life he would combine...
Lois Young
Sep 30, 2025
Lois S. Young, 65, of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 15, 1960, in Cortland, she was the daughter of the late Robert Young Sr. and Dorothy Young.
Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Sidelinger. Together, Lois and William shared a beautiful bond that spanned more than 30...
Jill Leslie Grover
Sep 28, 2025
Jill Leslie Aldrich Grover was born on October 20, 1951 to Leslie H. “Mike” and Doris E. Clark Aldrich in Syracuse, New York and passed away September 28, 2025. She graduated from Dryden High School in 1969 and began a career of more than 37 years at NYSEG, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Black Lake, NY...
Jesse James Ketter
Sep 28, 2025
Jesse James Ketter
Jesse was born on August 18, 2025 and passed away on September 28, 2025. He is survived by his parents Ashley Ketter and Ryan Waterman, he is also survived by his 2 siblings Houston and Emberleigh. He is also survived by his loving grandparents Jessica and Timothy Brazo and Walter Ketter Jr., also many aunts and uncles and...
Wayland "Ray" Osborne
Sep 27, 2025
Wayland “Ray” Osborne, 78 of McGraw, NY passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born December 9, 1946 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Wayland F. and Pearl Parks Osborne. Ray worked in the family business, Osborne Floor Covering, from 1974 until 2025 and he loved spending time with his family....
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