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John L. Hasenjager

John L. Hasenjager

Feb 19, 2021

John L. Hasenjager, 83, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.

John was born on February 20, 1937 in Ithaca, NY, the son of Robert and Gwen Hasenjager.  For many years, he worked for the ASC at Cortland State University and retired from the State Department of Corrections, Pharsalia. ...

Michael James Knickerbocker

Michael James Knickerbocker

Feb 4, 2021

Michael James Knickerbocker, 55, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mike was born in Cortland, NY, on March 4, 1965, the son of Francis and Arlene Banta Knickerbocker.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1983 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School where he was a...

Eileen F. Callaghan

Eileen F. Callaghan

Feb 3, 2021

Eileen F. Callaghan, 86, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February  3, 2021, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Born in the Bronx, NY, on July 13, 1934, Eileen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edria Armstrong Callaghan.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where she served...

Ronald E. Bush, Jr.

Ronald E. Bush, Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Ronald E. Bush, Jr., 60, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, while surrounded by his family.

Ron was born in Cortland, NY, on March 24, 1960, a son of Ronald Bush, Sr., and Patricia Elwood.  A lifelong resident of the area, he had worked for Central NY Vault Company,...

Pamela L. Lum

Pamela L. Lum

Jan 26, 2021

Pamela L. (Harvey) Lum, 55, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. 

She was predeceased by her father, Kenneth Burlingame, Sr.; three siblings, Robert Burlingame, Kenneth Burlingame, Jr., and Barbara Smith.

She is survived by her mother, Carol Paugh; her husband, Michael Lum, Sr.; four sons, James Hansen,...

Carol A. Davis

Carol A. Davis

Jan 19, 2021

Carol A. Davis, 78, of Pharsalia, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.

Carol was born in Cortland, NY, on June 20, 1942, the daughter of the late Gibson and Gertrude Cook Davis.  A lifelong resident of this area, she was a 1960 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and a 1963 graduate...

Fred Thomas Naylor

Fred Thomas Naylor

Jan 18, 2021

Fred Thomas Naylor, 81, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Valley View Nursing Home, Norwich, NY.

Born in Cortland, NY, on January 25, 1939, Fred was the son of the late Clifton and Agnes Doran Naylor.  A lifetime resident of the area, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.  Prior to his retirement,...

Raymond Lester Preston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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...