Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

George Virgadamo

George Virgadamo

Jan 4, 2010

GEORGE VIRGADAMO, age 56, of Dryden, NY passed away Monday, Jan 4, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after becoming ill at work on Dec. 29. George was born June 11, 1953 in Newport, RI a son of the late Michael and Marjorie Woods Virgadamo. He was retired from NCR and recently had worked at Sturges Electronics Products in Dryden....

Arthur  H. Volbrecht  Jr.

Arthur H. Volbrecht Jr.

Jan 4, 2010

ARTHUR H. VOLBRECHT, Jr., age 89, formerly of Brooktondale, NY died Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Groton Nursing Facility after a lengthy illness. Born March 9, 1920 in North Lansing, NY, Art was a son of the late Arthur and Eva Keener Volbrecht. Art served in the US Army during World War II and retired from Morse-Chain after...

Gloria  J. Pidduck

Gloria J. Pidduck

Dec 31, 2009

Gloria Jean Pidduck, age 77, of 2682 NYS Rt. 79, Slaterville Springs, NY passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at the Cayuga Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Gloria was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on June 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Ernest and Frances Witt Ryan. She attended Kitchener Street School and Niagara Falls Collegiate...

Barbara  J. Hatfield

Barbara J. Hatfield

Dec 29, 2009

Barbara J. Hatfield, 77, of 240 Gulf Hill Rd Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009 at Cortland Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 17, 1932 in Rome, NY, the daughter of Earl and Gertrude Smith Stuttle. She attended Cortland, McLean, and graduated from Dryden High School in 1950. She graduated from SUNY Delhi in 1951....

Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson

Dec 23, 2009

Dorothy Wilson, age 80 years, of Cortland, New York passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Arrangements will be announced by the Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, NY Dorothy was born March 19, 1929 in Cortland County, the devoted daughter of the late Roy and Eleanor Spaulding. Affectionately known as “Dottie” to her friends, she grew up...

Joseph  P. Renda

Joseph P. Renda

Dec 23, 2009

JOSEPH PETER RENDA, age 85, of 423 Mclean Road, Cortland, NY passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at the Cortland Regional Medical center after a lengthy illness. “Joe” was born in Endicott, NY on July 24, 1924, a son of the late James and Frances Curatalo Renda. Joe served in the US Army from 1945 to 1947. He was...

Marilynn  J. Brooks

Marilynn J. Brooks

Dec 22, 2009

MARILYNN JANE BROOKS, age 73, of Willowbrook Manor, Dryden passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Marilyn was born August 30, 1936 in Endicott, NY a daughter of the late Willie Albert Brooks and Jessie Ethel Silvernaill. She lived for many years in Berkshire and had been a resident of Dryden for the last 30 years....

Steven  S. Bordwell

Steven S. Bordwell

Dec 21, 2009

STEVEN S. BORDWELL, age 59, of 44 Rickard Street, Cortland, NY died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Bordwell was born Jan. 7, 1950 in Cortland and was a son of the late Clinton and Elizabeth Metcalf Bordwell. Fondly known as “Ham N Egger”, Steve was employed in various construction positions in Cortland, Atlanta and Las Vegas....

George Kuznezov

George Kuznezov

Dec 20, 2009

George “Doc” Kuznezov, was born to Mother Alexandra Kuznezov on May 24th 1946 in Eisenerz, Austria, and passed away December 20th 2009 in his home in Burdett, NY. George Kuznezov is survived by his wife of 31 years Diane Kuznezov; Children, Laila, Joshua (Audrey), Sasha, Katherine; Grandsons, Bailey, Jacob, Liam, Nicholas; And sister Mary (Rick). George was an academic...

Natanial  J. Caskey

Natanial J. Caskey

Dec 20, 2009

NATHANIAL JACOB CASKEY DRYDEN – Nathanial Jacob “Nate” Caskey, age 7, of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. “Nate” was born March 28, 2002 in Ithaca a son of Heather Sue Hollister and Kelly Robert Caskey. He was a second grade student at Dryden Elementary School. Survivors include...

Harold Eggleston

Harold Eggleston

Dec 16, 2009

HAROLD B. EGGLESTON, age 77, of Freeville, passed away Wednesday, December 16 at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca. Harold was born April 5, 1932 in Cortland, NY a son of the late Merritt and Edna Swackhammer Eggleston. He was employed for many years as a carpenter foreman in the home construction industry. Harold had been a resident of Georgia...

Dorothy Stevens

Dorothy Stevens

Dec 15, 2009

ITHACA – Dorothy Stevens, 93, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She was the mother of Gret Atkin and grandmother of Jennifer Hudler, both in Ithaca, and wife of Joseph Stevens in Torrington, CT. She lived at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca where she delighted and entertained the staff and residents with her witticisms and sweet, gentle nature for...

Suzanne  H. Owen

Suzanne H. Owen

Dec 14, 2009

SUZANNE OWEN – Suzanne Halas Owen, age 98, entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2009. She was predeceased by her sisters, Anne Griffin and Mildred Ferenbaugh and brother, William Halas. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Sue lived in Tully, NY for many years, then moved to McLean with her sister, Mildred. Most recently, she resided...

Marvin  H. Jennings

Marvin H. Jennings

Nov 24, 2009

DRYDEN, NY - Marvin Henry Jennings , age 74, of Lee Road, Dryden, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Marvin was born in Harford, NY on December 6, 1934. He was the son of Henry and Ruby Jennings. Marvin graduated from Cortland High School in 1952 and attended Morrisville College for a short period prior to...

Alfis  H. Reed

Alfis H. Reed

Nov 23, 2009

NEWFIELD, NY - Alfis "Al" H. Reed, age 84, of 713 Millard Hill Road, Newfield, NY passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home. Born December 2, 1924 in Canton, NY, he was the youngest of seven children born to the late Ellis D. and Mabel Rathbun Reed. At age 18 he enlisted in the US Navy and...

Herbert  E. Nelson

Herbert E. Nelson

Nov 21, 2009

HERBERT E. NELSON, age 80, of NYS Rt. 79, Richford, NY passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center after becoming ill at home. "Herb" was born Jan. 12, 1929 in Boston, MA a son of the late Frank and Alma Rose Nelson. On May 14, 1950 he was married to the former Marguerita Pantos...

Lloyd  R. Cotterill

Lloyd R. Cotterill

Nov 17, 2009

LLOYD R. COTTERILL, age 84, of 744 Creamery Road, Richford, NY passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca after a brief illness. Lloyd was born Oct. 30, 1925 in Dryden, a son of the late Ernest and Carrie Schutt Cotterill. Lloyd was a graduate of Dryden High School and a 69 year resident...

Rosemary Prince

Rosemary Prince

Nov 16, 2009

ROSEMARY PRINCE, age 47, of 712 Harford Road, Brooktondale, NY passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, NY. Rosemary was born May 30, 1962 in Ithaca, NY a daughter of George & Sa Malepe Shaw residing in Brooktondale. Rosemary was married to Dean Prince on July 7, 1979 in Brooktondale. Mr. and Mrs....

Robert  W. Larson

Robert W. Larson

Nov 12, 2009

W. Larson, Cornell Class of 1943 residing in Freeville, NY, beloved husband of Margo Larson, passed away on November 12, 2009 at the age of 87. Robert W. Larson, Cornell Class of 1943 residing in Freeville, NY, beloved husband of Margo Larson, passed away on November 12, 2009 at the age of 87. Larson was the father of ten...

George Reynolds

George Reynolds

Nov 11, 2009

GEORGE "BUTCH" REYNOLDS, age 52, of 1532 NYS Rt. 11, Marathon, NY passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center after becoming ill at work. Butch was born Jan. 25, 1957 in Syracuse and was a long time Cortland area resident. He served US Army and had been employed at Gutchess Lumber, Willcox Tire and...