Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

David  E. Chrysler

David E. Chrysler

Mar 10, 2010

DAVID ROBERT CHRYSLER, Sr., age 62, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Mr. Chrysler was born December 10, 1947 in Johnson City, NY, a son of the late Charles Chrysler, Jr. and Betty Jane Keener Chrysler. Survivors include his children, David R. Chrysler, Jr. of Spencer,...

Steven  J. Barnes

Steven J. Barnes

Mar 10, 2010

STEVEN J. BARNES, age 54, of 6 Willow Drive, Freeville, NY passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at University Hospital after suffering a stroke on March 1st. Steven was born April 11, 1955 in Binghamton the son of Ronald F. Barnes of Vestal and the late Marguerite Louise Barton Barnes. Steve was a graduate of Vestal High School and...

Leila  E. Shaw

Leila E. Shaw

Mar 8, 2010

LEILA E. SHAW, age 89, of 110 Stevens Road, McLean, NY passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Monday, March 8, 2010. Mrs. Shaw was born January 10, 1921 at Norwich, a daughter of the late Fred and Myrtle Souls Butts. On Oct. 14, 1939 she was married to Kenneth Shaw in Blodgett Mills....

Mildred Canfield

Mildred Canfield

Mar 5, 2010

MILDRED CANFIELD, age 76, formerly of Brooktondale and Harford passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Beechtree Care Center after a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 21, 1933 in Ithaca, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Simmons Rinchak. Her husband, Robert Canfield, passed away Oct. 21, 1999. Mildred worked for Cornell for over 30 years,...

Howard  T. Devine

Howard T. Devine

Mar 3, 2010

Howard T. Devine, age 70 of Harford, NY passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 Am Wednesday, March 10 at the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Survivors include his wife, Sally; sons, James, Patrick and Glenn Ewing and a daughter, Rose Devine.

George  E. Shaw

George E. Shaw

Mar 3, 2010

George E. Shaw, age 72, of Canaan Rd., Brooktondale, NY passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Born June 23, 1937 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of the late Edward N. and Louise Bowlsby Shaw. He served in the US Navy from 1958 – 1962, while in Hawaii, he met and married Sa Malepe. They have been married...

Bertha  L. Lamotte

Bertha L. Lamotte

Feb 26, 2010

BERTHA “Bert” LACEY LaMOTTE, of 397 Fall Creek Road, Freeville, NY passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Survivors include her daughters, Kim and Karin LaMotte of Freeville; her brother, Carl (Marjorie) Lacey of McLean; a special sister, Wanda Hendrix of Cortland; a sister-in-law, Jane LaMotte of Woodstock, NY and many extended family members. Private services will be held in...

Erwin  A. Heffron

Erwin A. Heffron

Feb 21, 2010

ERWIN A. HEFFRON, age 75, of 262 Main St., Newfield, NY passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY after years of declining health. Erwin was born Oct. 13, 1934 in Caroline Depot, NY a son of the late Berkley and Jessie Mix Heffron. He was raised in Caroline Depot, Brooktondale and was graduated from...

G.  Richard Handrick

G. Richard Handrick

Feb 18, 2010

G RICHARD HANDRICK passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at his home in Lexington, MA. Dick was born January 1, 1917, in Johnson City, NY, son of the late Rilla Mae Gage and John Bradshaw Handrick. After earning a BChem in organic chemistry from Cornell University in 1937, he went to the University of Illinois for his PhD, “where...

Clyde  R. Johnson

Clyde R. Johnson

Feb 15, 2010

CLYDE R. JOHNSON, age 49, of Cortland, NY died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical center after a lengthy illness. Clyde was born May 20, 1960 at Cortland a son of the late Darrell and Margera Ingrahm Johnson. A life area resident, he had been employed by various construction companies including J.D. Ferro Roofing and Siding....

Franklin  J. Morgan

Franklin J. Morgan

Feb 13, 2010

FRANKLIN JAY MORGAN, age 85, of 1 May Lane, Newfield, NY passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at the Cayuga Medical center at Ithaca. Frank was born Aug. 19, 1924 at Groton, a son of the late Franklin J. Morgan and Lula Miller Morgan. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was a construction worker in...

John  G. Yunker

John G. Yunker

Feb 13, 2010

JOHN G. YUNKER, age 81, of Lindsay Lane, Ithaca, NY passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at home after a brief illness. John was born June 20, 1928 in Washington, DC. He attended George Junior Republic in Freeville and after graduation was a devoted employee there for many years. John later worked at the Sears store in Ithaca, and...

Florence  E. Aylesworth

Florence E. Aylesworth

Feb 7, 2010

FLORENCE E. AYLESWORTH, age 96, formerly of Camillus, NY died Sunday, Feb. 7 in Ellenton, FL. Mrs. Aylesworth was born April 10, 1913 in Redfield and had been a resident of Camillus, Phoenix and lastly Bradenton, FL since 2008. Retired from Camillus Cutlery, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Anthony Raab and Vincent Aylesworth, a son Robert...

Florence Starr

Florence Starr

Feb 4, 2010

FLORENCE STARR, age 86, formerly of Buffalo Road, Slaterville Springs, NY passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Starr was born April 2, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Tucker Armstrong. Her husband of 63 years, W. Harvey Starr, died April 9, 2005. Florence was a long time...

E.  Lester Simons

E. Lester Simons

Feb 4, 2010

FLORENCE STARR, age 86, formerly of Buffalo Road, Slaterville Springs, NY passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Starr was born April 2, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Tucker Armstrong. Her husband of 63 years, W. Harvey Starr, died April 9, 2005. Florence was a long time...

Donald Marsh

Donald Marsh

Jan 30, 2010

Donald Marsh, age 68, of Route 221, Marathon, NY passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Born July 9, 1941 in Johnson City, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Gladys Ayers Marsh and Karl Allen. Don has lived his entire life on the farm, taking over operations...

Franklin  P. Payne

Franklin P. Payne

Jan 29, 2010

FRANKLIN P. PAYNE, age 85, of 158 Payne Marsh Road, Berkshire, NY died Friday, January 29, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Payne was born June 15, 1924 on the family farm where he lived, worked and raised his family. Frank served honorably in the US Army during WWII and participated in the invasion of Normandy and was wounded in...

Mary  M. Mccabe

Mary M. Mccabe

Jan 28, 2010

MARIE B. McCABE, age 86, of McLean, NY passed away Thursday, January, 28, 2010 at the Cortland Care Center. Mrs. McCabe was born May 3, 1923 in McLean, a daughter of the late Orral D. and Lucy Walradt Barber. On December 23, 1940 she was married to John Patrick McCabe in McLean. John died April 22, 1978. Marie was...

William  E. Everts

William E. Everts

Jan 21, 2010

ITHACA – William E. “Red” Everts, age 83 of 318 S. Albany St., Ithaca, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born April 20, 1926 in Ithaca, and lifelong resident of Ithaca, Red was employed as a Steamfitter for over 30 years with Hull Heating and Plumbing. A US Army veteran, Red served during WW II....

William  A. Costa

William A. Costa

Jan 17, 2010

WILLIAM ANTHONY COSTA, age 75, of Rt. 281, Preble, NY passed away January 17 2010 after a one year battle with lung cancer. Bill was born July 27, 1934 in Cortland a son of the late Carmelo and Evelyn Hoffman Costa. Bill was graduated from Cortland High School in 1952 and served in the US Army from 1956 to...