Life Story

May 9, 2014

Robert “Joe” W. Hagen, 91, formerly of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014, at his home in Norwich, NY, while surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on May 15, 1922 and raised on the family farm in Pitcher Springs. His keen interest in creating and building started at an early age, always wondering what made things...

Apr 27, 2014

Curtis C. Gardner, 87, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2014, with his family by his side.

Born in Oxford, NY on September 19, 1926, Curtis was the son of the late Glen and Marie Curtis Gardner.  A longtime resident of this area, he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of...

Mar 29, 2014

Susan Lee Maricle, 63, of Cortland, NY, and formerly of E. Freetown, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014.

Susie was born in Cortland, NY on September 24, 1950, the daughter of Ralph and Joyce Cardner Maricle.  A longtime resident of the area, she attended Cincinnatus Central School and had previously been employed at the J.M. Murray Center, Cortland. ...

Mar 16, 2014

Norma B. Baldwin, 90, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Florida.

Mrs. Baldwin was born in Otselic, NY on August 7, 1923, the daughter of Loyal and Audra Bassett Brown.  A longtime resident of this area, she was a member of the United Methodist Church of South Otselic.  She retired from the U.S. Postal...

Mar 15, 2014

Harold L. Zimmer, 63, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at his home in Willet, NY.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Caren; son, Shawn; daughters, Joanne, Kathleen, and Christina.  He also leaves behind a sister, Goldie; a brother, Earl; many grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephews; and a niece.

At Harold’s request, there will...

Mar 11, 2014

Joyce Euson Jordan, 82, formerly of Solon, NY, is now listening to the music in heaven with her loved ones who have gone before her.

Born in Cortland, NY on April 18, 1931, Joyce was a daughter of Andrew and Arla Smith Seamans.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the McGrawville Baptist Church.  She retired...

Mar 9, 2014

Clarke G. Suarez, 66, of Cincinnatus (Taylor), NY, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2014, while surrounded by his family.

Clarke was born in Cortland, NY on April 13, 1947, a son of the late Raymond and Jean Gibson Suarez.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era and was a member of the...

Feb 25, 2014

Alice M. Shepard, 76, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in South Carolina.

Alice was born in Preston, NY on May 30, 1937, the only child of Roy and Ora Gale Little.  A longtime resident of this area, she moved to Pickens, SC in 2011, to be near her family.  She was a graduate...

Feb 17, 2014

Pamela J. (Root) Guy, 71, of McGraw, NY, passed away, after a brief illness, on Monday, February 17, 2014, at her home, while surrounded by her family.

Born in Cortland, NY on February 11, 1943, Mrs. Guy was a daughter of the late Albert and Martha Hay Root.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was a 1962 graduate of...

Feb 4, 2014

Emma J. Joseph, 71, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at the Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Binghamton, NY, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Joseph was born in Smithville Flats, NY, on April 17, 1942, a daughter of the late Paul and Clara Ida King Livermore.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a...

Feb 1, 2014

William “Red” “Joe” George Hines, 86, of Berkshire (Speedsville), NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2014, with family by his side.

Born in Owego, NY, on April 21, 1927, Red was a son of the late Raymond and Edna Brink Hines.  A longtime resident of the area, he retired from NYSDOT in 1982 after several...

Jan 31, 2014

Thomas C. Golden, 61, of Lincklaen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2014, at his home.

A longtime resident of the area, Tom was a son of Robert and Arlene Compton Golden.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1976 and was a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his mother, Arlene Golden,...

Jan 24, 2014

Donna E. Parks, 70, of McDonough, NY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

Born in Ithaca, NY on October 2, 1943, Donna was a daughter of Howard and Doris Hinchey Henry.  She was a member, past president, and past secretary of the G.M. Nightengale American Legion Post #1478 Auxiliary, McDonough and a...

Jan 18, 2014

Juanita J. “Dee” Crandall, 77, of Cortland, NY, passed away on January 18, 2014, at her winter home in Florida.

Dee was born in Pitcher, NY on May 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Merle and Florence Loomis.  She attended Cincinnatus Central School.

She is survived by her close friend and companion, Tom Barnhart, of Cortland; her daughters, Debra...

Jan 2, 2014

Leland Sanford Wilcox, 90, of South Otselic, NY, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Wilcox was born in Erieville, NY on January 1, 1924, a son of the late Edgar and Pansy Sternburg Wilcox.  A longtime resident of this area, he was an associate member of the Perry Cook American Legion Post #973, South Otselic. ...

Nov 30, 2013

Nov 28, 2013

Ashvil C. Rood, 37, of Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2013.

Ash was born in Hamilton, NY on March 27, 1976, a son of Richard and Ruth Fitch Rood.  For the past four years, he and his father owned R&S Ag Service in Pitcher.  Prior to that, he worked for several years at Suitkote. ...

Nov 17, 2013

Leonard G. Bucaro, 73, of McDonough, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY from injuries sustained in a fall at his home on November 6th.

Born in Hackensack, NJ on November 30, 1939, Lenny was a son of the late Andrew and Georgette Maire Bucaro.  He proudly served in the...

Nov 3, 2013

Raymond L. Fox, 79, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY, following an extended illness.

Born in Cincinnatus, NY on June 7, 1934, Ray was a son of the late Casper and Lepha Perkins Fox.  He resided in Cincinnatus for his entire life where he owned...

Nov 1, 2013

Jane S. (Brown) White, 83, formerly of McDonough, NY, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the NYS Veteran’s Home at Oxford.

A lifelong resident of this area, Jane was born in Pitcher, NY on September 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Earle and Verna Doupe Brown.

She is survived by her children, Judy Frycek...