Alvah Otis (Curly) Watson

Feb 23, 2024

Alvah Otis “Curly” Watson, 83, of Brooktondale, New York passed away peacefully, at home on a sunny Friday morning, February 23, 2024. Curly was born March 22, 1940 to Roscoe Watson and Lessa Bartley in Ashcamp Kentucky. Curly’s family later moved to Nicholson, Pennsylvania, where he spent his youth, making memories with lifelong friends, Paul and Becky. In1958 Curly...

Cyrus Alan Mcmillen

Feb 17, 2024

Born to Richard G. McMillen and Joanne Horvath McMillen on December 22, 1962. Cy passed away peacefully in his sleep on the early morning of Saturday, February 17th, at his home at 100 Woodsedge Dr., Lansing, N.Y., after having been ill off and on over the past couple of years, and a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was...

James Gordon Payne

Feb 16, 2024

James “Jimmy” Gordon Payne, 74 of Freeville passed away February 16th, 2024 at home of natural death.

Born August 10th, 1949 in Cortland, NY he was the son of Gordon & Gladys Payne.

Jimmy grew up in Varna and was an Ithaca High school graduate, class of ’68. He served four years in the US...

Matthew Alan (Matt) Prentice

Feb 12, 2024

Matthew Alan “Matt” Prentice, 39, of Ithaca, passed away suddenly at home on February 12, 2024.

Matt was born in Harris Township, New York to John R. Prentice Sr. and Karen L. Northup on April 6, 1984. He attended Marathon and Candor Central Schools and went on to earn a living working in a variety of trades,...

Lawrence B. (Larry) Converse

Feb 12, 2024

Lawrence B. “Larry” Converse, age 93 of McLean, NY passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Born March 24, 1930  in DeRuyter, NY he was the son of the late Ray and Mildred Abbott Converse. Larry worked for the Town of Groton and was the former owner of Randolph Well & Pump....

Lesley Ann Tillotson

Feb 11, 2024

Lesley Ann Tillotson, age 66 of Groton, NY passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at home, following a lengthy illness, with her family and her dog, Hope by her side.

Born May 4, 1957 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of Richard L. and Georgie Parker Tillotson. Lesley was a 1975 graduate of Groton High School...

Kenneth E. Teeter

Feb 6, 2024

Kenneth E. Teeter passed away at home on February 6, 2024. Born on November 21, 1933, he was the son of Raymond and Katherine (Carey) Teeter of Lansing. He retired from HSC Associates and also served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He enjoyed fishing and spent every weekend in the summer on Cayuga Lake....

Loren Le Roy Barrows

Feb 5, 2024

Loren Le Roy Barrows (67) went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5,2024 at his home. He was born at Cortland Hospital on January 22, 1957, in Cortland, NY. He was the son of the late Nancy Lou Barrows- (Westerholm) and the late Albert Lynn Barrows.

He is survived by children Desiree Barrows, Christian Barrows;...

Thomas Forrest Terry

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas Forrest Terry was born in Greenport, New York on July 15, 1948, and passed on February 5, 2024, in his home in Tully, New York.

He is survived by his wife Linda Barber Terry; daughters Amy Terry Finne (Deron Johnson), Audrey Terry (Jim Dodson), Andrea Terry Ayres (Mark Ayres), Abby Terry Decker; sister Betty Terry Draper...

Douglas P. Norton

Feb 2, 2024

Douglas P. Norton, 88 of Dryden passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at Hospicare.  He was born on June 28, 1935, the son of Merton and Doris Written Norton.  He is now in the arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ.  Survived by his loving wife of 63 years Millie.  Services are private.  Memorial contributions can be...

John C. Belina

Feb 1, 2024

John C. Belina, 71 of Richford, NY passed away Thursday, February 1st, 2024, at home.

Born June 24th, 1952, he was the son of the late Chester and Minnie D’Amore Belina. John was a Cornell graduate from the class of 1974, where he later received his master’s degree in 1975. John worked at Cornell University as the...

Lonnie Boyer

Jan 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lonnie Boyer, September 12, 1960 - January 26, 2024

Freeville, NY mourns the loss of a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother, Lonnie (Babcock) Boyer. She brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.

Her contagious laugh and smile lit up every room, making every moment brighter. Devoted to her...

James Emery Tripp

Jan 22, 2024

James Emery Tripp ,age 75, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born in Ithaca, NY on December 6, 1948 to the late Deloris Sharp Tripp and Carl Tripp.

Jim graduated from Ithaca High School in 1967 and served the United States Army from June 1968 through May 1970. ...

James J. Lawrence

Jan 21, 2024

James J. Lawrence, 87, was born May 16, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland. With fear that staying in Baltimore would lead him down the wrong path, he was sent to Ithaca, New York at an early age and raised by Raymond and Katherine Price on the Rhine on Floral Ave.

He served in the USMC for four years...

Oscar C. Harrell

Jan 19, 2024

Oscar C. Harrell, 89, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home. He was born on July 17, 1934 in Wythe County, Virginia.

Oscar enlisted in the United States Army on April 27, 1953.

He was happily employed by the Park family including Roy H. Sr, Dorothy and The Park...

Linda P. Slade

Jan 19, 2024

Linda P. Slade, age 78 of Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Groton Community Health Center with her family by her side.

Born March 5, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward John Polak and the late Virginia Edna Webb Polak. Linda was employed for over 20 years with...

Larry R. Stage Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Larry Ray Stage Sr. was reunited with his late family members on January 18, 2024.  He was 63 years old, and a lifelong resident of Cortland County, NY.

He was born in Cortland, NY to the late Anna May and Raymond Otis Stage. He was married to Cathy Stage and had 3 children.

He worked...

Deborah Rousseau (Combs) Fox

Jan 16, 2024

Deborah Rousseau Combs Fox (86) a longtime resident of Freeville, died January 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Deb was born January 9, 1930 in Hudson, to Paul Combs of Three Mile Bay and Lillian Southern of Greene.

She married Donald "Skip" Fox in 1957 and raised five children. Deb is survived by her children; Matthew Fox...

Deborah Fox

Jan 16, 2024

No services at this time.

Joanne Lacey

Jan 15, 2024

JoAnne Lacey 90, of Cortland, passed away early on January 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Nellie Ohleen. JoAnne was a devoted mother to her son, and adored her two grandchildren.

JoAnne was a champion sports spectator for the Dryden Central School, while her son and his team mates hit the court...