May 31, 2024

Debra Marie Williams passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Homer, NY on May 31, 2024, after a long illness. She was 68 years old. Debra was born in Ithaca, NY on December 8, 1955, to the late Ronald and Charlotte (Creswell)Williams. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Skyler.  Debra is survived by her loving...

May 29, 2024

Ricky A. Couch, 64 of Cortland, NY passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Crown Park Nursing Center in Cortland, NY.

Ricky was born June 24, 1959 in Cortland, NY, living most of his life in the Cortland area. He was a farmer and outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.

He is predeceased by...

May 29, 2024

Elizabeth Rounds, 92 of Towanda, PA passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Robert Packer Hospital Personal Care Home in Towanda.

Born June 24, 1931 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Vary Horvath and wife of the late Gerald Rounds who died in 1992.

Betty was a graduate...

May 28, 2024

Harry Lawrence DuBreuil Weldon, age 89, a longtime resident of Dryden, NY passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Harry was born January 10, 1935 in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Larry R. and Edna Gowan Weldon. Harry graduated from Hamilton High School, NY in 1954. Harry talked the most...

May 27, 2024

MaryAnn Robinson, 96 of Groton formerly of Lansing, NY passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Nursing Home.

Born April 13, 1928 in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Semik Krupa and wife of the late William H. Robinson Jr. who died 34 years ago on May 27, 1990....

May 25, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Vantine, age 65, formerly of Freeville, NY passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Heather Dominy of Cortland, NY; his son, Rob Vantine of Boynton Beach, FL; 2 grandsons, Erich (Blair Bell) and Brandon Marshall; sister-in-law, Donna Vantine; sister, Roberta Dawson;...

May 25, 2024

Walter L. Blodgett Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was 90

years old.

The son of the late Walter and Eva Blodgett, he was born in Springfield, Vermont on January 14,

1934. Walter was predeceased by his son Walter L. Blodgett, Jr. as well as his parents...

May 20, 2024

Shirley Anne “Sassy” Sprague

January 22, 1935 - May 20, 2024

Our beloved, stubborn, beautiful, and boundlessly kind mom, aunt, and grandmother Shirley “Sassy” Sprague passed away in her sleep, surrounded by family, on May 20, 2024.  She was 89 years old and is survived by her children Donald Tyler Sprague (Leslie Cary), Kimberley Elizabeth...

May 16, 2024

Ronald Scott Goyette Jr. “Ronnie” age 38 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at home.

He was born in Ithaca, NY to Tammie Losey and Ronald Goyette on March 15, 1986. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He loved spending time with family, especially his daughter, Jess and was a huge fan...

May 14, 2024

Don Dobesh- A life lived fully and enjoyed- no regrets! Looking forward to what is next!

Never shed a tear in anger or regret. Instead, smile and think of the good things that make life worth living was always his philosophy. Don hopes that he has crossed that bridge to the future and will see again those...

May 11, 2024

Jessica M. Peterson, 37 of Dryden, New York passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born on January 3, 1987, in Cortland, NY she is the daughter of  Donald and Sherry (Morris) Wheeler.

In addition to her parents, Jessica is survived by her husband, Michael Peterson; her son, Johnathan Peterson; her brother, Roger Simmons; her sister,...

May 11, 2024

Mark Edward Cleveland, 58 of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Born July 9, 1965 in Glens Falls, NY he was the son of the late Claude and Anna Searles Cleveland. Mark grew up spending his childhood in Lyons Falls, NY and was a graduate of South Lewis Central School in Turin, NY....

May 9, 2024

Rollin R. Dimick, 59 of Ithaca, passed away on Thursday May 9, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1964 in Syracuse, NY son of the late Robert L and G Lorraine (Hulbert) Dimick. He graduated from Dryden Jr. Sr High in 1984.

Rollin married his wife Roxanne L Shevalier on August 11, 2007...

May 8, 2024

Jean Clapper Bortz passed away peacefully May 8, 2024.

She is predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Bortz of Ithaca.

Jean is survived by her brother, Dale (Shirley) Clapper of Freeville and her children, Elby Eckert of Fallbrook, CA, Lynn (Don) Chambers of Himrod, Kip Townsend, Jim (Penny) Townsend and Terry Townsend all of Ithaca....

Apr 25, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, 2024 Sylvia Joyce Lott, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, of Dryden, New York, passed away at the age of 79 after a brief but hard fought battle with cancer.

Sylvia was born March 19, 1945 in Rome, New York. She graduated high school from Utica Free Academy.  On September 14, 1968...

Apr 24, 2024

Earle Edward Cary passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at age 89. Predeceased by his father Wilson Cary, mother Edwena Cary, and brother John Cary.

Earle is survived by his loving wife Patricia Kay Cary; sons Randi (Lisa), Mikel (Susan), Brett (Tina); grandchildren Steven, Steele (Stephanie), Ashley (Jon) Vermilyea,...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert C. Earl, 80, of Harford, New York, passed away on April 18th surrounded by his loved ones after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.

Bob was born to Charles and Jennie Earl on April 28th, 1943, in Ithaca, New York. After graduating from Dryden High School in 1962, he served in the US Army. He was...

Apr 17, 2024

Vy Ngin Merritt, aged 62, of Ithaca, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

She was born on July 8 1961, in Battambang, Cambodia, to parents Sareth Ngin and Seua Thiv. Vy was an incredibly talented hair stylist and salon owner, who had a passion for beautifying her clients, and conversing with the students. She also...

Apr 16, 2024

Judith Ann Butts, 74, formerly of Dryden, NY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Crown Park in Cortland, NY.

Born August 19, 1949 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Donald and Jeanne Fuller Butts. She was a bookkeeper for the Ithaca Gun Company and XCP Copier until life took her to Montana. ...

Apr 15, 2024

Sabrina L. Spaudling, 47, of Cortland passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.

Born November 7, 1976 in Cortland, New York, she was the daughter of the late Victor Welch and Loretta Knapp Welch.

Sabrina worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Groton Nursing Home where she loved taking care of those in need with...