Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Dianne Lynn Bochenski

Dianne Lynn Bochenski

May 30, 2025

Dianne Lynn Bochenski – 07 June 1972 - (Passed) 30 May 2025

Let’s all get to know Dianne. Di began her life on Wednesday, 06-07-1972. The day was cool with rain, based on remnants of Hurricane Agnes. She was born by natural birth, healthy and alert. She bares the distinction of being the last baby born at Our Lady of Victory...

Linda Pearce Kabelac

Linda Pearce Kabelac

May 29, 2025

Linda Pearce Kabelac, 78, died on May 29, 2025 at her home in Ithaca, NY due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Linda was born in Auburn, NY on April 20, 1947, the daughter of Lester and Margaret (James) Pearce. She grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Scipio Center, NY (Cayuga County) where she raised beef cattle and other farm...

Virginia R. Bailey

Virginia R. Bailey

May 27, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Bailey

May 27, 2025

Virginia (Ginny) was born in Waverly, NY, January 21, 1932. Daughter of Nina Dunbar and Mason Morey Virginia grew up in the Elmira area. She was married to her husband for 61 years, Daniel Sr. Daniel Bailey and Virginia had a wonderful son Daniel Jr. who passed away in 2010, her husband passed away in 2011....

Iva May Aiken

Iva May Aiken

May 23, 2025

Iva May (Hughes) Aiken, 81, a long-time resident of West Dryden, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Cortland Hospital with her son Michael by her side. Born October 27, 1943, in Ithaca NY. Iva graduated from Ithaca High School in 1962, the Saturday after graduation, she married the love of her life, David Aiken. They shared 47 years of...

Carl Thomas Carpenter

Carl Thomas Carpenter

May 21, 2025

Carl T. Carpenter, 90, of Ithaca, New York, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Ithaca, New York, the city where he was born and spent his life building a legacy of dedication to family, business, and community.

Born on January 27, 1935, in Ithaca, Carl remained deeply rooted in the community throughout his life. A veteran of the United...

Ann M. Garner

Ann M. Garner

May 19, 2025

Ann M. Garner met her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Born February 14, 1939 and raised in Marathon, NY where she graduated High School in 1958. A year later, Ann married her late husband John N. Garner in 1959. Ann graduated Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City in 1960 with a 2 year degree in Children's Ministry and...

Winifred Swarthout

Winifred Swarthout

May 18, 2025

Winifred G. Swarthout, 98 of Ithaca, NY passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Hospicare Residence, a month shy of her 99th birthday.

Born June 14, 1926 in Spencerport, NY she is the daughter of the late Grover C. and Faye Streeter Tracy and wife of the late Robert C. Swarthout Sr. who passed away June 3, 1994. Winnie attended...

Anna M. Barnhart

Anna M. Barnhart

May 15, 2025

Anna M. Barnhart, age 56 of Groton, New York passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Born April 17, 1969 in Ithaca, New York she has lived in the Tompkins County area all her life.

Survivors include, Linda, her mother and Terry Jackson, her partner of many years.

Private burial will be at the convenience of the...

Edith E. Eaton

Edith E. Eaton

May 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edith E. Eaton

October 17, 1948 – May 12, 2025

Edith E. Eaton passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love and care of her

devoted family on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Edie was born on October 17, 1948 in Cortland, NY. She grew up alongside her four siblings and

loving parents, the late Clifford and Alma Scutt. She...

Lori J. McLaughlin

Lori J. McLaughlin

May 11, 2025

Lori Jean McLaughlin, 67, of Groton, N.Y. passed on May 11, 2025 at Hospicare after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lori was born on March 24, 1958 in Cortland, N.Y. She was born to Edward Wise and Jane Devlen, graduating from Dryden High School in 1976. She went on to study nursing at Keuka College, graduating in 1980 and starting...

Don C. Trombley

Don C. Trombley

May 7, 2025

Don C. Trombley, age 71, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, May 7th , 2025. He

was born in Tucson, AZ, on August 7th , 1953, to C. Donald Trombley and Dolores J.

Hakin Trombley. Don was a resident of Crown Park Nursing Center at the time of his

passing.

Don graduated from George Junior Republic, Freeville, NY, in 1971, where he learned

the trade...

Carol M. Bartholomew

Carol M. Bartholomew

May 6, 2025

Carol M. Bartholomew, 81 of Groton passed away on May 6th, 2025 at Groton Community Health Care. She was born on May 24, 1943 in Muskegon, MI the daughter of the late Everett and Alice Springstead. Predeceased by her parents and her daughter Aleta Bartholomew. Carol is survived by her three children Jennifer (Daniel) Williams, Jeffrey Bartholomew, and Darwin Bartholomew....

Patricia M. Dougherty

Patricia M. Dougherty

May 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Patricia M. Dougherty

April 21, 1941 – May 3, 2025

Patricia M. Dougherty of Ithaca, NY, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-

grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3,

2025, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loving husband, daughters, and

sister — a testament to the deep devotion she both gave...

James W. Wilson

James W. Wilson

May 2, 2025

James W. Wilson, 83 of Ithaca, NY passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at home with family by his side.

Born April 6, 1942 in Ithaca, NY he was predeceased by his foster mother, Gertrude H. Chilson in 1999 and by sisters and brother. Jim was a member of the Varna Methodist Church and Groton Assembly of God Church, Loyal Order...

Chad Allen Parker

Chad Allen Parker

Apr 26, 2025

Chad Allen Parker, 55 of Homer, NY passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born March 3, 1970 in Ithaca, NY he is the son of Edgar C. Parker and the late Deborah Perkins Parker. He was a life member and longtime board member of the W.B. Strong Fire Department in Freeville. He was a...

Nimr S. Ibrahim

Nimr S. Ibrahim

Apr 25, 2025

Nimr Sulayman Ibrahim, 84, entered eternal life on April 25, 2025 in Montclair, New Jersey, surrounded by his family.

Nimr grew up in a loving family in Jerusalem, the youngest of five siblings. He excelled academically and was a graduate with the highest distinction of St. George’s Anglican School in Jerusalem. From there, he attended the American University of Beirut, Lebanon...

Dr. Fredric Winthrop Scott

Dr. Fredric Winthrop Scott

Apr 24, 2025

Ithaca, NY – Dr. Fredric Winthrop Scott, 89, passed away April 24, 2025, peacefully at his home in Brooktondale, NY.

Born in Greenfield, MA Fred was the son of Clifton and Mildred Scott and raised on their family dairy farm in Ashfield, MA. Fred was a graduate of Sanderson Academy in Ashfield, MA, and received a B.S. from the University of...

John C. Rochford

John C. Rochford

Apr 23, 2025

John C. Rochford, 56 of West Dryden, NY passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at home with his family by his side.

Born February 11, 1969 in Rochester, NY he was the son of Nancy Phippard and the late Robert Rochford. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1988 until 1998 and he was privileged to fly on...

Gail Banfield

Gail Banfield

Apr 22, 2025

Gail Banfield (66) was born on August 8, 1958, to James and Greta Natoli. Gail passed away on April 22, 2025, in Ithaca, NY.

Gail had a great sense of humor and was always quick to laugh and joke around. She loved music, singing, reading, and playing Texas Hold'em Poker. Gail grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, and loved to share...

Kathleen Randall Fabich

Kathleen Randall Fabich

Apr 17, 2025

Kathleen Janette Randall Fabich, 96 of Berkshire, NY passed away Thursday, April 17 2025 at Cortland Park Nursing Facility.

Born February 24, 1929 in Cortland, NY, she was a daughter of the late Herrick and Dorothy Crumm Diamond, as well as the wife to the late Donald Randall, and late John Fabich.A loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother, Kate is survived...