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...
Marjorie J. Parks
Jan 26, 2026
Marjorie J. (Calhoun) Parks, 88, of DeRuyter, NY, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, following a brief decline in health.
Born in DeRuyter, NY on August 5, 1937, Marge was the daughter of the late Crest and Marian Dennison Calhoun. A lifelong resident of the area, Marge dedicated countless hours working...
William M. Bowers
Jan 21, 2026
William McMahan Bowers, age 93, of Webster, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 22, 1932, William (Bill) was the son of the late William James Bowers and Katherine McMahan Bowers (Drayton). From an early age, Bill knew city life was not for him. At just...
Alice C. Clough
Jan 17, 2026
Alice Caroline (Jones) Clough, of Bushnell, FL, passed away peacefully at The Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, FL, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born in Freetown, NY, on March 9, 1933, Alice was the daughter of the late Harris and Emma Wright Jones. Alice graduated from Marathon High School with the class of 1950. Her...
Mary Lou L. Pudney
Jan 14, 2026
Mary Lou L. (Blanchard) Pudney, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, NY, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 94, while surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Cincinnatus, NY on December 17, 1931, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Davis and Edna Phillips Blanchard. She dedicated her life...
Eleanor May Price
Jan 13, 2026
Eleanor May (Locke) Price, 86, of Pitcher, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY, while surrounded by her loving family.
Eleanor was born in Pitcher, NY, on August 7, 1939, the daughter of the late Winfield Locke, Sr. and Mildred Gross Locke. She lived a rich and fulfilling life that touched many, and she...
Roberta "Robin" L. Naylor
Jan 3, 2026
Roberta "Robin" L. (Jester) Naylor, 80, of Cincinnatus, NY passed away at the Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center, Syracuse, NY, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with her family by her side.
A cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Robin was born in Austin, TX on January 20, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Cargin Jester. For many years, Robin...
Nancy A. Kingdon
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy A. Kingdon, 55, of Willet, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Joseph's Health Hospital in Syracuse, NY, following a brief illness.
Nancy was born in Binghamton, NY, on March 6, 1970 the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Potter Kingdon. Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others through her esteemed nursing career, working closely...
Dana E. Guernsey
Dec 13, 2025
Dana E. Guernsey, born on December 26, 1952, in Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. Dana was the son of the late J.E. and Shirley Pendergrast Guernsey.
Dana dedicated nearly five decades to the construction industry as the owner and operator of Hemlock Homes,...
LeRoy O. Closson
Dec 13, 2025
LeRoy O. Closson, 90, of Taylor and Cincinnatus, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home.
Born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on January 1, 1935, LeRoy was the son of the late Norman and Edna Sergeant Closson. He was a proud member and retiree of the International Union of Operating Engineers, a position that underscored...
Darrell W. Church
Dec 6, 2025
Darrell W. Church, 58, of South Otselic, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cortland, NY, on May 18, 1967, , Darrell was the son of William and Judy Stafford Church. A longtime resident of the area, he was a proud graduate of the South Otselic Central School Class of 1985.
Darrell...
Rollan C. Elwood
Nov 26, 2025
Rollan C. Elwood, 88, of Taylor, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Rollan was born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on May 11, 1937, the son of the late Carlton and Delia Smith Elwood. He leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication, having committed 24 years of...
Gladys E. Burrows
Nov 24, 2025
Gladys E. (Hall) Burrows, 77, of Syracuse, NY, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, Syracuse, NY.
Born in Pitcher, NY, on August 17, 1948, Gladys was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Ethel Fuller Hall. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that touched the lives of many.
Gladys was a dedicated member...
Rosanne J. Kwak
Nov 19, 2025
Rosanne J. (Molnar) Kwak, 82, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family.
A dedicated and compassionate individual, Rosanne enjoyed a fulfilling career at the Cortland County Office of Mental Health, retiring in 2010 after many years of service. Rosanne was a passionate sports enthusiast, finding joy in following the...
Gordon R. Hall
Nov 18, 2025
Gordon R. Hall, 74, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Gordon was born in Pitcher, NY on August 20, 1951, the son of the late Adelbert and Ethel Fuller Hall. He was a devoted member of his community and dedicated his life to service...
Linda M. Laudig
Nov 12, 2025
Linda M. (Rink) Laudig, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in McDonough, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on October 20, 1963, in Cortland, NY, Linda is the daughter of Charles Rink, Sr. and Mary Satterlee Rink. She cherished her upbringing in a community that later inspired her long-standing career in education.
After graduating from...
Scott W. Bartholomew
Nov 10, 2025
Scott W. Bartholomew, 71, of Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born on December 25, 1953, Scott was the son of the late Morris and Delia Locke Bartholomew. His life was marked by a deep love for the outdoors and a passion for nature, both of which he cherished throughout his years.
Scott was well-known for his dedication...
Terry D. Shufelt
Nov 9, 2025
Terry D. Shufelt, 73, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Norwich, NY.
Terry was born on November 30, 1951, in Cortland, NY, the son of the late Duane and Jean Crisfield Shufelt. He lived a life dedicated to family, community, and service.
Terry was a proud graduate of Cincinnatus Central...
Richard A. Fowlston
Nov 2, 2025
Richard A. Fowlston, 71, of Willet, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.
Born on October 17, 1954, in Cortland, NY, Dick was the son of the late Frank and Catherine Allen Fowlston. His life was characterized by his deep commitment to family, service, and community.
He dedicated 14 years to the Cincinnatus Central...
Virgil Ward Pittsley
Oct 27, 2025
Virgil Ward “Chub” Pittsley, passed away peacefully at his home in Elgin, SC on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Virgil was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Virgil is survived by his Aunt Janet Maricle, of South Carolina, and by his brothers Vance Pittsley of South Carolina, Veryl Pittsley of Norwich, and Valden Pittsley of Cincinnatus; his sister-in-law Patricia (Vern)...
