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John Bamberry

John Bamberry

Oct 16, 2024

John M. Bamberry, 78, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 

John was born on April 22, 1946, in Rome, NY, the son of the late Arthur and Octavia Bamberry.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was a graduate of DeRuyter Central School. Prior to his retirement, John was employed at Gutchess Lumber in...

Alan B. Blanchard

Alan B. Blanchard

Oct 10, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alan Blanchard, who left us too soon at the age of 40 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Alan was born in Norwich, NY, on July 26, 1984. He had a passion for bull riding and car mechanics, often found tinkering in the garage or enjoying rodeos. His love for...

Jeanette Larkin

Jeanette Larkin

Oct 6, 2024

Jeanette (Marion) Larkin, 96, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 6, 2024, while surrounded by her family.

Born in Midvale, NJ, Jeanette was the daughter of the late Claude Marion, Sr. and Emma Ricker Marion.  She had attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  She retired from Rubbermaid when the company closed it's Cortland plant and...

Raymond J. Billings

Raymond J. Billings

Oct 1, 2024

Raymond J. Billings, 65, of Willet, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, after becoming ill at home. 

Ray was born in Cortland, NY, a son of the late Raymond and Jessie Salisbury Billings. A longtime resident of the area, he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. A loving husband, father,...

Julie A. Van Dee

Julie A. Van Dee

Sep 29, 2024

Julie A. Van Dee, 44, of Cuyler, NY, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the Westchester Memorial Hospital in Valhalla, NY.

Born on August 4, 1980, in Cortland, NY, Julie grew up surrounded by the beauty of her hometown and the warmth of her family. A member of the United Church of DeRutyter, Julie was a proud graduate of Marathon...

Barbara J. Brown

Barbara J. Brown

Sep 22, 2024

Barbara J. (Cass) Brown, 83, formerly of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. 

Barb was born in Cortland, NY, on June 25, 1941, the daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Shevalier Cass. In her younger years, she attended the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus. She had also helped her husband,...

Lee C. Hoellerer

Lee C. Hoellerer

Sep 5, 2024

Lee C. Hoellerer, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 87 at Auburn Community Hospital, Auburn, NY. Born on May 18, 1937, Lee lived a life rich in love, dedication, and hard work.

A proud veteran, Lee served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959, stationed on the U.S.S. Coney, where he exemplified commitment and service...

Royal B. Stevens

Royal B. Stevens

Sep 1, 2024

Royal B. Stevens, 77, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.

Born in Red Bank, NJ, on June 10, 1947, Royal was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Bingham) Stevens.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of the McGraw...

Jeannette H. Drury

Jeannette H. Drury

Aug 29, 2024

Jeannette H. Drury, was born on May 23, 1958, in the Philippines, the daughter of the late Theodore and Nora Hain. She graced this world with her presence for 66 years, before she passed away at her home on August 29, 2024, with her beloved daughter, Katrina, by her side.

Jeannette was a loving mother, dedicated to her family and the...

Christopher Lynn Strauff

Christopher Lynn Strauff

Aug 27, 2024

Christopher Lynn Strauff, 61, of Homer, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. 

Christopher was born in Cortland, NY, to Lyndon and Judith Wightman Strauff. Chris attended schools in Easton and Glen Burnie, MD. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. 

Chris demonstrated an early talent and proficiency in music. This led to a professional...

Wayne H. Smith

Wayne H. Smith

Aug 14, 2024

Wayne H. Smith, 87, of Zephryhills, FL and formerly of South Otselic, NY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, while visiting his family in South Otselic.

Born in Taylor, NY, on September 7, 1936, Wayne was the son of the late Harry and Maude (Potter) Smith.  For over 50 years, he owned and operated a dairy farm in South...

Ruth E. Rood

Ruth E. Rood

Aug 14, 2024

Ruth E. (Fitch) Rood, 78, of North Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home. 

Born in Homer, NY, on April 26, 1946, Ruth was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Amelia (Diekow) Fitch. Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Cortland Line...

Eleanor Harvey

Eleanor Harvey

Aug 11, 2024

Eleanor Harvey, 94, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Eleanor was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 24, 1929, to the late Harold and Lillian (Valinis) Gardiner.  She moved to Willet and graduated from Cincinnatus Central School in 1947.  After high school, she worked for Bell Telephone Company as an operator, married Lawrence...

Connie Savage

Connie Savage

Aug 9, 2024

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Thomas Martin Livermore

Thomas Martin Livermore

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas Martin Livermore, 72, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Thomas entered this life on October 23, 1951 in Cortland, NY to the late Robert and Lucille Livermore. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and went on to work in the Livestock Feed Industry, Construction and eventually Retail Sales. Tom was an avid outdoorsman...

Richard W. MacLaury

Richard W. MacLaury

Jul 19, 2024

Richard W. MacLaury, 83, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY. 

Born in McDonough, NY, on June 29, 1941, Richard was the son of the late Julian and Jessie Wilcox MacLaury. He retired from the Chenango County Highway Department in 2000 after 16 years of service. Prior to that, he...

Mary Lou Currier

Mary Lou Currier

Jun 28, 2024

Mary Lou (Franklin) Currier, 85, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY.

Born in Norwich, NY, on July 19, 1938, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marvel Townley Franklin. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at RTE in McGraw for a number of years.

She...

Charles A. Januszka

Charles A. Januszka

Jun 24, 2024

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Stephanie L. Deuel

Stephanie L. Deuel

Jun 8, 2024

Stephanie Lynn Deuel, a true maestro of merriment and the life of every party, took her final bow on June 8, 2024, at the youthful age of 37. A native of Norwich, NY, born on November 4, 1986, she had a flair for turning the volume up on life in Canandaigua and getting everybody to dance to her beat. 

Our beloved...

Violet S. Tracey

Violet S. Tracey

Jun 5, 2024

Violet S. Tracey, 100, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Violet was born in the Town of Taylor on April 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Monroe Smith.  A lifelong resident, she was a 1941 graduate from Cincinnatus Central School and a member of...