Raymond Lester Preston
Jan 13, 2021
Raymond L. Preston, 67, formerly of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Raymond bravely kept his unique sense of humor, with a positive outlook and no complaints.
Ray was born August 5, 1953, son of the late Gordon L. Preston of South Otselic and is survived...
Robert James Rogers
Jan 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” James Rogers, 74, of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born in Cortland, NY, on June 6, 1946, the son of the late Wilbur Henry Rogers and Dorla Leah Smith Rogers. A longtime resident of the area, he was a 1964 graduate of Cincinnatus Central...
Peter Card Burdick
Jan 4, 2021
Peter Card Burdick, 68, of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Peter was born in Cortland, NY, on January 25, 1952 to the late Paul William Burdick and Helen Hulslander. He was a 1972 graduate of McGraw Central School. In 1971, he met the love of his life, Deborah...
Doris Ann Tracy
Jan 3, 2021
Doris Ann Tracy, 82, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 3, 2021, while surrounded by the family that loved her the most.
Born in Binghamton, NY, on December 17, 1938, Doris was the daughter of the late Henry Taylor Rose, Sr., and Florence Furman Rose. A resident of Cincinnatus for most of her...
Arlene S. Ell
Dec 30, 2020
ELL— Elizabeth Arlene Staples Slocum Ell, 84, of Willet, NY and Baton Rouge, LA, died Dec. 30, 2020.
She was born to Ethel Elizabeth (née Turner) and Thomas Roland Staples on November 11, 1936 in Baton Rouge. Arlene graduated from Baker High School in 1955 and was exceptionally proud of earning a Bachelor’s of Fine Art, Painting from Arizona...
KayAnn Tracey
Dec 26, 2020
KayAnn Tracey, 60, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, Cortland, NY.
Born in Cortland, NY, on February 5, 1960, KayAnn was the daughter of the late Bruce and Lois Morey McDonald. She had worked as an environmental health and safety officer at Marietta Corporation for 27 years. After leaving...
Beverly S. Peak
Dec 9, 2020
Beverly S. Peak, 84, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2020, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.
Bev was born in Norwich, NY on January 13, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Winifred Thornton Anderson. Beverly attended Norwich schools. She married her lifelong love, Lyle L. Peak, on June...
Leslie O. Thornton, Jr.
Nov 26, 2020
Leslie O. Thornton, Jr., 72, of Homer, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Born in Cortland, NY, on August 23, 1948, Mr. Thornton was the son of the late Leslie Thornton, Sr. and Minnie Corrington Thornton. He was a 1966 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and had worked on...
Charles P. Rink, Jr.
Nov 25, 2020
Charles P. Rink Jr., 61 of Mamuelle, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
Born in New Hartford, NY on January 11, 1959, Chuck was the son of Charles P. Rink Sr. and Mary Satterlee Rink. Chuck was a 1977 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. He also obtained his Bachelor Degree from Rochester Institute...
Leo C. Bush
Nov 8, 2020
Leo C. Bush, 76, of Homer, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cortland, NY, on December 1, 1943, Leo was the son of the late Leo Hamilton Bush and Myra Madison Bush Pace. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1963 graduate of Cortland Central...
Fay A. Yeaw
Nov 7, 2020
Fay A. Yeaw, 74, of Castle Creek, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Born in Pitcher, NY, on November 17, 1945, Fay was the son of the late Henry and Clara Benedict Yeaw. He was a 1963 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1963...
Kathryn L. Elwood
Oct 31, 2020
Kathryn L. (Henry) Elwood, 96, of Cincinnatus (Taylor), NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 31, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Cuyler, NY, on May 3, 1924, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Morrel and Rada (Lambert) Henry. A lifetime resident of the area, she attended the Pitcher Federated Church. She retired...
Richard M. Landers
Oct 30, 2020
Richard M. Landers, 81, of Willet, NY, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.
Richard was born in Johnson City, NY, on March 31, 1939, the son of the late Merle and Jean (Peters) Landers. He was a member of, and had served as the fire commissioner for the Willet Fire Department. He...
Patricia M. Yeaw
Oct 28, 2020
Patricia M. (Kicinski) Yeaw, 65, of Castle Creek, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was predeceased by her parents, Matthew and Adele Kicinski; her brother, Larry M. Kicinski; and sister-in-law, Ellen M. Kicinski. Her husband, Fay A. Yeaw, followed her in death on November 7, 2020.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara...
Catherine "Kay" Ann Huntley
Oct 27, 2020
Catherine “Kay” Ann Huntley, 82, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at her home, while surrounded by her family.
Born in Otselic, NY, on October 20, 1938, Kay was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Wilcox Olds. A lifetime resident of the area, in her younger years, she had worked on the family...
Lois L. Atkinson
Oct 19, 2020
Lois L. Atkinson, 88, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.
Lois was born in Rochester, Vermont, on November 3, 1931, the daughter of the late Calvin and Edna Hubbell Bailey. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by NCR in Ithaca. Lois was always...
Laura Jean Smith
Oct 9, 2020
Laura Jean (Parker) Smith, 91, of Cortland, NY, and formerly of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Cortland Regional Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by her family.
Born in Cortland, NY, on November 1, 1928, Laura was the daughter of the late Ross and Reva Conrad Parker. She was a 1946 graduate...
Esther H. Gros
Oct 8, 2020
Esther Heath Gros passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2020 at the age of 99. She spent her final 24 hours in the arms of her beloved granddaughter, Louisa J.Golicki, and her final moments listening to her favorite hymns with “Angela”, her daughter, Barbara Klockowski. She was born January 31,1921, in Solon NY to Arthur and Mary...
Donnal J. Bush
Oct 4, 2020
Donnal J. Bush, 74, of Dryden, NY, and formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at the Cortland Regional Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by his family.
Don was born in Chenango, NY, on March 27, 1946, the son of the late Hayden and Genevieve Angell Bush. For many years, he operated his...
Ernest D. Brown
Sep 22, 2020
Ernest D. Brown, 80, of Whitney Point, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal, NY, while surrounded by his family.
Ernie was born in Cortland, NY, of August 16, 1940, the son of the late Duke and Lorraine West Brown. A lifetime resident of the area, he attended the Countryside Christian Chapel...
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