Philip E. McGrath
Jun 16, 2026
Philip E. McGrath, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home in Willet, NY, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 15, 1946, in Johnson City, NY, Phil was the son of the late Harvey and Aurena Landers McGrath. He led a life marked by dedication, community involvement, and a deep love for his family.
Phil devoted...
William D. McIntyre
Jun 14, 2026
William D. McIntyre, 65, of Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home.
Bill was born in Binghamton, NY on November 19, 1960, the son of Carl and Alice Simpson McIntyre. He lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and quiet leadership.
Bill began his career in construction in North Carolina, where he honed the skills...
Gordon Joseph Fox
Jun 12, 2026
Gordon Joseph Fox, 68, affectionately known as Joe, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Syracuse VA Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Joe was born in Cortland, NY on November 3, 1957, the son of the late Gordon W. and Yvonne Elser Fox. He lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a passion for travel.
Joe proudly served in the...
Wendell L. Peaslee
Jun 2, 2026
Wendell L. Peaslee, 96, of Cincinnatus, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Born in Pharsalia, NY, on April 17, 1930, Wendell was the son of the late George and Hazel Thompson Peaslee. Wendell's life was marked by dedication, hard work, and an abiding passion for his work and those he served.
Wendell retired...
Robert Sharp, Sr.
May 31, 2026
Robert W. Sharp, Sr., 90, of Berkshire, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Berkshire, Bob was born in Berkshire on September 7, 1935, the son of the late Henry D. and Leona Westfall Sharp. Bob’s life was marked by dedication, family devotion, and a steadfast commitment to his community.
Bob...
JoAnn S. Wyatt
May 28, 2026
JoAnn S. (Hotaling) Wyatt, 72, of Solon, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home in Solon, with her family by her side.
Born on Cortland, NY in August 13, 1953, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Robert and Patricia Platt Hotaling. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, exemplified by her 31...
Richard Lewis
May 26, 2026
Richard Lewis, 56, of Willet, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Mercy House of the Southern Tier in Endicott, NY.
Richard was born on November 17, 1969, the son of the late Richard and Pat Lewis. He lived a life marked by dedication and hard work, notably spending his career as a self-employed roofer until illness interrupted his...
John A. Shepard
May 22, 2026
John A. Shepard, 50, of Groton, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York.
Born on November 28, 1975, in Cortland, NY, John was the son of Loyd and Kathy Standish Shepard. A proud 1995 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, he dedicated himself to both his craft and his family with unwavering...
Ronald D. White
Apr 26, 2026
Ronald D. White, 69, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Ron was born in Cortland, NY on November 10, 1956, the son of the late Devere and Shirley Franklin White. Ron's life was deeply intertwined with the community that shaped him.
Throughout his career, Ron devoted many years to...
Daniel Chase Phillips
Apr 23, 2026
Daniel Chase Phillips, 73, of South Otselic, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Crouse Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, NY.
Daniel was born in Watertown, NY, on August 5, 1952, the son of the late Herbert Dyer and Hilda Chase Phillips. He was a dedicated and skilled self-employed logger and carpenter known for his unwavering commitment to his craft...
John R. Maricle
Apr 19, 2026
John R. Maricle, 75, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2026, while surrounded by his family.
John was born in Norwich, NY on February 28, 1951, the son of the late Reno and Gladys Westover Maricle. A 1969 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, his life journey was marked by dedication, hard work, and a...
Gerald R. Tracy
Apr 16, 2026
Gerald R. Tracy, 70, of Blodgett Mills, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Born in Cortland, NY, on May 26, 1955, Gerald was the son of the late Lorena and Quentin Marks Tracy. Gerald lived a life marked by commitment, passion, and a deep love for family and community.
Gerald was a proud 1973 graduate of...
Isaac G. Cook
Mar 31, 2026
Isaac G. Cook, 49, of Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Isaac was born in Cortland, NY on August 27, 1976, the son of Alan and Marilyn Wright Cook. He was a 1993 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. He had previously been employed by Pall Trinity, Cortland. He...
Ronald P. Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Ronald P. Smith, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Crouse Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, NY, after a brief illness, while surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Ron was born in Cortland, NY on October 9, 1953, the son of the late Lester and Shirley Sebring Smith. Ron lived a life marked by dedication to both his community...
Vance Wayne Pittsley
Mar 15, 2026
Vance Wayne Pittsley passed away after a brief illness in South Carolina on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Vance was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a good dancer and taught his nieces the Texas Two-Step. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his brother “Chub.”
He is predeceased by his parents Joyce and Walt Pittsley, both...
Mary E. Connor
Feb 21, 2026
Mary E. (Warner) Connor, 87, of Taylor, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Upstate Community Hospital, Syracuse, NY, while surrounded by her family.
Mary was born in DeRuyter, NY on September 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Gordon D. and Ellabelle Vincent Warner. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the...
Sally Ann Davis
Feb 15, 2026
Sally Ann Jackson Davis, 91, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home, while surrounded by her family.
Born to Walter and Marian Brainard Jackson in Endicott, NY, Sally spent her early years in the Southern Tier, including Owego and Halsey Valley. In 1949, her family moved to Cincinnatus, NY to run the telephone office and...
LuAnn Glassford
Feb 14, 2026
With hearts full of love, we celebrate the life of LuAnn Glassford who passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 71, surrounded by her family.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lyle and Beverly Peak, and her in-laws, Nathan and Ruth Glassford.
LuAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys in life...
Robert A. Hotaling, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
Robert A. Hotaling, Jr., 66, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Bob was born in Cortland, NY, on May 17, 1959, the son of the late Robert A. Hotaling, Sr. and Patricia M. Platt Hotaling. A lifelong resident of the area, he spent his life contributing to both...
Debra Church Green
Jan 30, 2026
Debra Church Green, 61, of Truxton, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Cortland, Debra was the daughter of William and Judy Stafford Church. She was a longtime resident of the area and an accomplished graduate of the South Otselic Central School Class of 1982.
Debra was...
