Life Story

Richard McCall

Richard McCall

Feb 28, 2025

Richard “Rick” McCall, 70, of Columbia KY and formerly of McGraw NY, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 28, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, after a brief illness.

Rick was born August 7, 1954 and was the son of Thomas and Darlene McCall. Rick was an avid hunter who was able to share memorable experiences of...

Noah Y. Mercier

Noah Y. Mercier

Feb 25, 2025

Noah Y. Mercier, 49, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home.

Noah was born on May 20, 1975, in Manchester, NH, the son of John Mercier and Denise Cote-Hopkins. Noah lived a life driven by creativity and passion, finding joy in both his artistic endeavors and his love for writing. Noah dedicated his career...

Zachary C. Hotaling

Zachary C. Hotaling

Feb 23, 2025

Zachary C. Hotaling, 35, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, after a brief illness while surrounded by his loving family.

Zach was born in Cortland, NY on November 5, 1989, the son of Gregory and Valerie McKee Hotaling. He was a proud graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, class of 2008.

Zach...

Lloyd A. Fox

Lloyd A. Fox

Feb 19, 2025

Lloyd A. Fox, 66, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

Lloyd was born in Cortland, NY, on December 26, 1958, the son of the late Gordon and Yvonne Elser Fox. He was a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man whose presence will be profoundly missed. Lloyd was a dedicated...

Rose M. Bush

Rose M. Bush

Feb 17, 2025

Rose M. (Holl) Bush, 75, of Taylor, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. 

Rose was born on December 20, 1949, in Cortland, NY, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Fern Loomis Holl. Rose dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by all...

Betty L. Cruikshank

Betty L. Cruikshank

Feb 15, 2025

Betty L. (Brown) Cruikshank, 83, of North Pitcher, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home while surrounded by her family. 

Betty was born in Cortland, NY, on September 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Lynn and Velma Loomis Brown. She attended Cincinnatus Central School. Betty loved to listen to music and enjoyed doing crossword and word...

Judy A. Henry

Judy A. Henry

Jan 26, 2025

Judy A. Henry, 75, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, with her daughter by her side.

Judy was born in Patterson, NJ, on July 20,1949, the daughter of the late George and Jeanette Marion Brobeck. Judy lived a life marked by resilience, warmth, and the love she...

Sherman F. Mauzy

Sherman F. Mauzy

Jan 15, 2025

Sherman F. Mauzy, 83, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY , passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.

Born on September 6, 1941, in Cortland, NY, Sherman was the son of the late Russell and Nellie Bush Mauzy Nefsey. After the death of his father, his mother married Harland Nefsey who was in Sherman’s life...

Maureen B. Spann

Maureen B. Spann

Jan 13, 2025

Maureen B. Spann, 66, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home.

Maureen was born in Teaneck, NJ on February 19, 1958, the daughter of the late Richard and Cecilia McGory Spann.

Maureen's career was marked by her valued contributions as a supervisor at the Cortland County Department of Social Services, where she demonstrated unwavering dedication...

Karl J. Rogers

Karl J. Rogers

Jan 9, 2025

Karl J. Rogers, 81, passed away unexpectedly at his home in McGraw, NY on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Karl was born on August 20, 1943, in Cortland, New York, the son of the late Richard and Margaret Fuller Rogers. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, whose presence will be sorely missed all who knew him.

Karl dedicated many...

Robert J. Springer

Robert J. Springer

Dec 28, 2024

Robert J. Springer, 75, of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Cortland Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side.

Born in Syracuse, NY, on January 19, 1949, Bob was the son of the late Clarence and Margaret Woolridge Springer. A longtime resident of the area, Bob was a member of the...

Russell H. Thompson

Russell H. Thompson

Dec 25, 2024

Russell H. Thompson, 82, of Solon, NY, passed away on December 25, 2024, at his home.

Russell was born in Lansing, NC, on October 12, 1942, the son of the late Howard and Lessie Goss Thompson. He was a dedicated and hardworking individual whose career spanned many years in manufacturing. Russell began his professional journey with Smith-Corona, where he was employed...

Betsy Ann Brewer

Betsy Ann Brewer

Nov 25, 2024

Betsy Ann (Thorington) Brewer, 88, of Norwich, NY, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home.  

Born in Cortland, NY, on November 22, 1936, Betsy was one of eight children born to the late Alfred and Velma Soules Thorington.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked at Smith-Corona for many years and later at Highgate Manor Nursing Home....

Hope S. Klee

Hope S. Klee

Nov 21, 2024

Hope Cecelia Stanton Klee, born in Cortland, New York, on March 31, 1937, passed away peacefully at the Community Care Center in Plant City, FL on November 21, 2024. Hope had been a resident there for over six years, living with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Hope was a long-term member of Sydney Assembly of God, Sydney, FL. She also attended Mount Zion Assembly...

Janice "Johnnie" VanEpps Allis

Janice "Johnnie" VanEpps Allis

Nov 14, 2024

Janice VanEpps Allis, affectionately known to many as "Johnnie," passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14 2024, at the Cortland Regional Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY. 

Born on December 7, 1938, in Lincklaen NY, Janice was the daughter of the late Waldo and Myra Osborne VanEpps. Johnnie lived a life marked by dedication to her family and her profession. She...

Christine A. Barrett

Christine A. Barrett

Nov 14, 2024

Christine A. (Tessman) Barrett, born on May 29, 1936, in Bristol, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 14,2024. She was a beloved figure in her community, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her family and faith.

A dedicated member of the United Methodist Church of South Otselic, Christine previously attended the United Methodist Church...

David B. Ellerson, Sr.

David B. Ellerson, Sr.

Nov 13, 2024

David B. Ellerson Sr., of Willet NY, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He passed, at age 69, peacefully in his home, surrounded by family. 

David is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Debbie L. (Twombly) Ellerson, their daughter Christina Ellerson (William Chapman), their son David Ellerson Jr. (Sara Posey), grandchildren Leo Ellerson and...

Fred M.S. Downs

Fred M.S. Downs

Oct 22, 2024

Fred M.S. Downs, 84, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cortland, NY. 

Fred was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 23, 1940, the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn Sawyer Downs.  A longtime resident of Cincinnatus, Fred was a graduate of the Cincinnatus Central School.  A member and elder of...

Nancy A. Hutchins

Nancy A. Hutchins

Oct 20, 2024

Nancy A. Hutchins, 78, A longtime resident of South Barre, Vermont, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, after a brief illness, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cortland, NY, surrounded by her family. 

Born June 25, 1946, in Barre, Vermont, she was one of three children born to Bernard Isaac Peterson and Ada Mae (Farnham) Peterson. As a child she attended Mathewson School...

Linda L. Peck

Linda L. Peck

Oct 16, 2024

Linda L. (Graves) Peck, age 70, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, while surrounded by her loving family. 

Linda was born in Norwich, NY on September 30, 1954,  the daughter of the late Arthur  and Ethel Locke Graves. She grew up in a family that shaped her values and aspirations and...