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Evon "Bonnie" C. Nelson

Evon "Bonnie" C. Nelson

Jul 18, 2015

Evon “Bonnie” C. (Baker) Nelson, 73, of Norwich, NY, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bonnie was born in Cortland, NY on May 8, 1942, the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Cotanch Baker.  She was a 1961 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and retired from NBT Bank, Norwich,...

Arlene G. Hull

Arlene G. Hull

Jun 23, 2015

Arlene (Gardner) Hull, 84, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.

Mrs. Hull was born in Cortland, NY on October 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Glen and Marie Curtis Gardner.   A lifelong resident of the area, she was a 1948 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School.  She retired as...

Laslo "Dino" M. Polakovich

Laslo "Dino" M. Polakovich

Jun 4, 2015

Laslo "Dino" M. Polakovich, 62, of McDonough, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2015.

Born in Yugoslavia on January 20, 1953, Dino was the son of the late George and Mary Durinka Polakovich.  He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Greene, NY.

He is survived by his life partner of 30 years, Maureen...

Lawrence "Lary" R. Stith

Lawrence "Lary" R. Stith

May 25, 2015

Lawrence “Lary” R. Stith,  56 of North Pitcher, NY passed away on Monday, May 25,2015, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, while surrounded by his loving family.

Lary was born "The Day The Music Died,"  February 3, 1959, in DeRuyter, NY to Roy "Jack" & Rita Stith of Pitcher.  Lary graduated from Cincinnatus Central School in 1977.  He became an...

Judith A. Scheckler

Judith A. Scheckler

May 5, 2015

Judith "Judi" A. Scheckler, 67, of Willet, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Hospicare Center in Ithaca, NY, following a brief illness.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ on October 26, 1947, Judi was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Ferris Krisanits.  She was a former member of the Grace Baptist Church, Cortland, NY.

She is survived by her...

Victor Edward DeCurtis

Victor Edward DeCurtis

Apr 12, 2015

Victor E. DeCurtis, 69, of Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the Syracuse VA Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Mr. DeCurtis was born in New York, NY on May 7, 1945, the son of the late Edward and Theresa DeCurtis.  At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served 15...

Agnes M. Warfield

Agnes M. Warfield

Apr 4, 2015

Agnes Mary Warfield, 92 of Englewood, FL passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at North Port Pines Assisted Living Facility.

Born on September 2, 1922 in Cortland, NY to Maurice and Mary (Reagan) Phalen,  Mrs. Warfield was a LPN and worked in the Cortland Hospital and retired from McGraw Central School System in 1983.  She then moved to Englewood...

Lucille M. Livermore

Lucille M. Livermore

Apr 4, 2015

Lucille M. Livermore, 89, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY, while surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Cincinnatus, NY of April 7, 1925, Lucille was the daughter of the late James and Clara Naylon Morey.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was a communicant of Our Lady...

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Mar 31, 2015

Sarah Diaz Brown, 84, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, Cortland, NY.

Sarah was born in Solon Pond, NY on December 27, 1930, the daughter of the late Generoso and Josepha Suarez Diaz.  A lifetime resident of this area, she retired from First City National Bank in Binghamton...

Anna R. Pliszka

Anna R. Pliszka

Mar 27, 2015

Anna R. Pliszka, 91, of Binghamton, NY, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Lourde’s Hospital, Binghamton, NY.

Born in Binghamton, NY on April 19, 1923, Mrs. Pliszka was the daughter of the late Stanley and Catherine Wnek Dec.  She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Kirkwood where she was active with the Rosary Society.  She...

Carlton W. Strough

Carlton W. Strough

Mar 20, 2015

Carlton “Farmer” W. Strough, 89, formerly of Freetown, NY, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015, at the Cortland Park Rehab and Nursing Center.

Born in Willet, NY on March 5, 1926, Mr. Strough was a son of the late Roland and Catherine Howland Strough.  A lifelong resident of this area, he proudly served in the U.S. Army in the...

Ronald W. Rink

Ronald W. Rink

Mar 11, 2015

Ronald W. Rink, 55, of Willet, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Ron was born in New Hartford, NY on February 22, 1960, the son of Charles and Mary Satterlee Rink.  A 1978 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School, he worked as a self-employed carpenter in the Willet area for most of...

Louise Miller

Louise Miller

Mar 7, 2015

Louise Miller, 96, of North Pitcher, NY passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.

Louise is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Linda Miller, of Pitcher; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Robert Wilcox, of Norwich; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Cora Hentz, of Florida; sister-in-laws, Betty Jenison, of Florida and...

Lloyd E. Hall,, Jr.

Lloyd E. Hall,, Jr.

Mar 5, 2015

Lloyd E. Hall, Jr., 62, of Harford, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Marcch 5, 2015, at his home.

Born in Ithaca, NY on January 3, 1953, Lloyd was the son of Lloyd E. Hall, Sr., and Lois Bailey.  He was a member of the Marathon Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years,...

Arlene J. Knupp

Arlene J. Knupp

Mar 4, 2015

Arlene J. (Sternbergh) Knupp, 83, formerly of Willet, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, Cortland, NY.

Born in Willet, NY on October 5, 1931, Arlene was the daughter of the late Dewey and Freda Calkins Sternbergh.  A lifelong resident of this area, she was a member of the Willet United Methodist Church. ...

Paul "Pete" Harding

Paul "Pete" Harding

Mar 2, 2015

Paul “Pete” A. Harding, 84, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, Cortland, NY.

Born in Rockdale, NY on November 11, 1930, Mr. Harding was a son of the late Robert and Eloise Hargrave.  A longtime resident of this area, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus. ...

Bernard E. Hall

Bernard E. Hall

Feb 23, 2015

Bernard “Bernie” E. Hall, 84, of Marathon, NY passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY.

Born in Chenango Forks, NY on March 18, 1930, Bernie was the son of the late Clyde and Blanche Norton Hall.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Irene Copeland Hall; and his children, Kenneth (Donna) Hall of Cooperstown, Kathleen Hall of Cortland, Steven (Beth) Hall of...

Branden R. O'Connor

Branden R. O'Connor

Feb 17, 2015

Branden R. O'Connor, 34, of Berkshire, NY, passed away on February 17, 2015.

Branden is survived by his brother, Randy (Amber) O'Connor, and his sister, Kathleen (Ted) Hall.  He also leaves behind his nieces, Kori and Kaytlyn Hall; and his close friends Aaron Head, Chad Rhodes, James Wiiki, Pete Ortu, C.J. Brink; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Per Branden's request...

Robert G. Fox

Robert G. Fox

Jan 4, 2015

Robert G. Fox, 87, of Dryden, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at the Groton Community Health Care Center, Groton, NY.

Born in Cincinnatus, NY on January 22, 1927, Mr. Fox was the son of the late Casper and Lepha Perkins Fox.  A resident of the area for most of his life, he owned and operated a dairy...

Donald W. Batting

Donald W. Batting

Jan 1, 2015

Donald W. Batting, 90, of Cortland, NY and formerly of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.

Mr. Batting was born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 14, 1924, the son of the late Robert and Kate Ainsworth Batting.  He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy...