Life Story

Shelly Beckwith

Shelly Beckwith

Nov 8, 2021

Shelly M. Beckwith, friend, sister, aunt, passed away peacefully with Chris by her side. Shelly celebrated her life with pride and joy. She would help anyone in need and never would turn away a stranger. She was a friend first; a great sister, and a wonderful aunt. She leaves behind her husband, Chris Beckwith; step-daughter Jasmine (Kevin); grandson, Landen Ager;...

John R. Lemin

John R. Lemin

Oct 31, 2021

John R. Lemin, 40, of South Otselic, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home. Born in Huntingdon, PA, on June 9, 1981, John was the son of Ronald and Elizabeth Sherman Lemin. He was employed as a truck driver for Metzler Brothers, Ducansville, PA. Prior to that, he had worked as a truck driver for...

Joseph Peter Auberger, Sr.

Joseph Peter Auberger, Sr.

Oct 29, 2021

Joseph Peter Auberger, Sr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 29th, at Guthrie, Cortland Medical Center after a short illness. Joe was born June 19, 1938, in Sussex, NJ, to William H. and Anna E. Auberger and lived in Unionville, NY, until he retired in 1999. He served for two years in the U.S. Army 1st...

Mary "Penny" J. Grenell

Mary "Penny" J. Grenell

Oct 26, 2021

Mary “Penny” J. Grenell, 66, of Norwich, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY. Penny was born in Cortland, NY, on October 1, 1955. She is survived by a son, Michael Weiner; and a brother, Roger Poole. She also leaves behind several cousins. A celebration of life will be held at...

Patricia A. Gay

Patricia A. Gay

Oct 24, 2021

Patricia Gay, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born on February 5, 1932, in Solon, NY, where she lived most of her life in the house her parents raised her brothers and her, and where she later raised her own family. A true green thumb, Patricia was known for her stunning flower...

Alice C. Carrier

Alice C. Carrier

Sep 5, 2021

Alice Crossgrove Carrier, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in McGraw, NY, on September 5, 2021. She was born in McLean, NY, to Charles and Rosella Crossgrove. She was a graduate of Dryden High School. She then went on to graduate from Cortland State after which she began a career of teaching in the Cortland City Schools system. She...

Leonard Infield

Leonard Infield

Aug 30, 2021

Leonard Infield, 94, of E. Freetown, NY, was reunited with the love of his life, Florence, on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born in Patterson, NJ, on September 20, 1926, Mr. Infield was the son of the late William and Rose Augustowsky. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a retired teamster from Local 560. He was...

Karen M. Angle

Karen M. Angle

Aug 24, 2021

Karen M. (Shepard) Angle, 52, of McDonough, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY, with her loving daughter, Kimberly, by her side. Karen was born in Cortland, NY, on March 5, 1969, the daughter of the late Floyd Shepard, Sr. and Shirley Standish Shepard. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Treacy...

Reid Harris

Reid Harris

Aug 10, 2021

Reid “Thumper” V. Harris, 50, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Cortland, NY, Reid was the son of Tom and Robin Jester Naylor. He had previously been employed by Square Deal Machining, Marathon. In addition to his mother, Robin Naylor, of Cincinnatus, he is survived by a daughter, Brittany Wilcox...

Duana M. McCarthy

Duana M. McCarthy

Aug 8, 2021

Duana M. (Cornelius) McCarthy, 55, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. Duana was born in Cortland, NY, on January 29, 1966, the daughter of the late Robert and Verlyn Shufelt Cornelius. She was a 1984 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. She is survived by her daughters, Paige Kinner of...

Gary S. Sweet

Gary S. Sweet

Aug 6, 2021

Gary S. Sweet, 72, of McDonough, NY, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Imogene Bassett Health Center, Cooperstown, NY. Born in the Triple Cities, on January 28, 1949, Gary was the son of the late Donald and Doris Williams Sweet. He was a member of the South Otselic United Methodist Church. Prior to its closing, he was...

James R. Parker, Jr.

James R. Parker, Jr.

Jul 23, 2021

James “Grampy” R. Parker, Jr., 58, of Union Valley, NY, passed away suddenly, at his home, on Friday, July 23, 2021. Born in Cortland, NY, on October 15, 1962, Jim was the son of the late James Parker, Sr. and Irene Moran Parker. A lifelong resident of this area, he had been employed as a service technician for IMRS, Chambersburg,...

Eugene D. Angle

Eugene D. Angle

Jul 20, 2021

Eugene D. Angle, 70, of McDonough, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

Born in Norwich, NY, on November 9, 1950, Eugene was the son of the late Edward and June Angle.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Shepard Angle; and his children, Christina Angle of Florida, Kimberly Huff of Cincinnatus, Wade (Nicole)...

Timothy Richard Davis

Timothy Richard Davis

Jul 10, 2021

Timothy Richard Davis, 67, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his cabin on Hubbard Hill in the Town of Taylor, NY. Born in Cortland, NY, on March 30, 1954, Tim was the son of Richard and Sally Jackson Davis. A 1972 graduate of Cincinnatus High School, he obtained his associate’s degree from Orange County...

Leona May Westgaard

Leona May Westgaard

Jul 7, 2021

Leona May (Glassford) Westgaard, 73, of Willet, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Mrs. Westgaard was born in Cortland, NY, on June 25, 1948, the daughter of the late Nathan and Ruth Smith Glassford. Earlier in her life, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Highgate Manor Nursing Home,...

Carole Ann Card

Carole Ann Card

Jul 4, 2021

Carole Ann Card, 83, of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Carole was born in Cortland, NY, on May 21, 1938, the daughter of the late Carlton and Mildred Albert Hoose. She was a lifelong member and Deacon of the McGrawville Baptist Church. A member of the Cortland County Retired Nurse’s Association,...

James L. Dutton

James L. Dutton

Jul 4, 2021

James L. Dutton, 91, of South Otselic, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his home. Born in South Otselic, NY, in the home in which he passed, he was the son of the late Audley and Adelaide Sisson Dutton. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School. He taught school there...

Pearl E. Gillette

Pearl E. Gillette

Jun 28, 2021

Pearl E. (Rose) Gillette, 78, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by her family. Pearl was born in Bainbridge, NY, on April 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Henry Rose, Sr. and Florence Furman Rose. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as...

Shirley A. Shepard

Shirley A. Shepard

Jun 22, 2021

Shirley A. (Standish) Shepard, 68, of Plymouth, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Imogene Bassett Health Center, Cooperstown, NY, while surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Cortland, NY, on March 23, 1953, the daughter of the late Robert and Marguerite White Standish. A longtime resident of the area, she was employed at Gladding...

Charles J. Widrick

Charles J. Widrick

Jun 20, 2021

Charles J. Widrick, 69, of South Otselic, NY, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Catskill, NY, Charlie was the son of the late Leonard and Josephine Taylor Widrick. He was a 1973 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School and had previously been employed by Continental Cordage, Cazenovia, NY. He is survived by his brother...