All Obituaries

Harold “Harry” R. Marvin, Jr., 59, of Pharsalia, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his home. Born in Cortland, NY, on March 9, 1959, Harry was the son of Harold R. Marvin, Sr. and Marlene Harris Marvin.  A longtime resident of this area, he was employed by Otselic Valley Central School for the past 20 years, first as a custodian and most recently as a school bus driver.  He was a member of FFA and enjoyed snowmobiling and working on his...

Amos G. Doupe, 78, of Norwich, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Facility, Norwich, NY. Amos was born in German, NY, on May 18, 1940, the son of the late Russell and Adelaide Kinney Doupe.  A lifetime resident of the area, he was a member of the United Methodist Church of Norwich.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post #189, Norwich.  He had worked as a...

Clyde D. Treacy, Sr., 75, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Mr. Treacy was born in Cortland, NY, on September 11, 1943, the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Kelsey Treacy.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict.  He had previously worked at Gutchess Lumber. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Donna Treacy; and his children, Melissa Contento, Clyde Treacy,...

Douglas P. Griswold, 67, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Riverview Manor Health Care Facility, Owego, NY. Born in Cortland, NY, on November 26, 1951, Mr. Griswold was the son of the late Carl and Rose Camillo Griswold.  Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Griswold Automotive where he was a self-employed mechanic.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and was an avid NY Yankee fan. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa...

Ruth M. Monroe Jordan, 95, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018, at Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, while surrounded by her family. Born in Pitcher, NY, on June 4, 1923, Mrs. Jordan was one of ten children born to  the late Frank and Lottie Smith Harris.  A lifetime resident of this area, she was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cortland and a former member of the McGraw United Methodist Church.  She retired from Smith-Corona...

Lavere D. Clark, 87, of Camden, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, NY. Born in Cortland, NY, Mr. Clark was the son of the late Manley and Hazel Shearer Clark. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no immediate services.  A graveside service will be held at the McGraw Cemetery in the spring of the year.  

Glen E. Brewster, 58, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at his home, while surrounded by his family. Glen was born in Nashville, TN, on March 14, 1960, the son of David and Barbara Knapp Brewster.  He had been employed by Rubbermaid prior to his injury at work.  In his spare time, he enjoyed talking on his CB radio, riding his four-wheeler, and working in his garage. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Doreen Tracy Brewster; and his children,...

Clara M. (Meade) Kiefer, 89, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at the Crown Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY. Born in Port Dickenson, NY, on May 16, 1929, Clara was the daughter of the late Everett and Virginia Winfield Meade.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where she was a former Eucharistic Minister and a member of the choir and Altar and Rosary Society.  She retired from Gladding Corporation...

Joyce Marie (Strough) Cornell Brown, 86, of Marathon, NY, and formerly of Willet, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at her daughter's home in Marathon, NY, following medical issues. Joyce was born in Willet, NY, on February 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Roland and Catherine Howland Strough.  She had resided in Willet for most of her remaining years, with her final home in Marathon. She is survived by her daughter, Valarie (John) Gaylord of Marathon, and a...

Lois Jane (Morey) McDonald, 85, of Cortland, NY, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by her loved ones.  Lois was born in Cuyler, NY, on September 28, 1933, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Winifred Fairclough Morey.  A lifetime resident of Cortland County, she was a member of the Berean Bible Church in Cortland. She is survived by her children, Emma Keator, Wayne (Melony) McDonald,...