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Oland W. Guernsey

Oland W. Guernsey

Feb 23, 2023

 

Oland W. Guernsey, 92, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Born in Oswego, NY, on May 13, 1930, Oland was the son of the late Jay and Grace Short Guernsey.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.  A longtime resident of...

Jean L. Oralls

Jean L. Oralls

Feb 21, 2023

Jean L. (Burdick) Oralls, 86, of DeRuyter, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Jean was born in Georgetown, NY, on June 3, 1936, the daughter of the late Arlo and Florence Fox Burdick.  A longtime resident of the area, she enjoyed going to garage sales, going out to...

Bruce W. Peterson, Jr.

Bruce W. Peterson, Jr.

Feb 13, 2023

On February 13, 2023, Bruce W. Peterson, Jr. of McDonough, aged 45, left the shores of this life too soon, probably in search of a twelve-pound large-mouth bass or a twelve-point buck. An avid hunter and fisherman, Bruce loved to tell stories of the ones that got away. He enjoyed many peaceful hours chasing after that monster buck or the...

Donna A. Treacy

Donna A. Treacy

Feb 4, 2023

Donna A. (Donofrio) Treacy, 71, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Groton Community Health Care Center, Groton, NY.

 

Born in Ansonia, CT, Donna was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Gabianelli Donofrio.  She retired from Cortland County Department of Social Services in 2014 after several years of service.  She had also...

Lynn M. Wood

Lynn M. Wood

Feb 1, 2023

Lynn M. (Johnson) Wood, 76, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cortland, NY, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.

 

Lynn was born in Cortland, NY, on July 22, 1946, the daughter of the late Aubrey and Dorotha DeLong Johnson.  A longtime resident of the area, she was a member...

Susan M. Peterman

Susan M. Peterman

Jan 19, 2023

As you read my words, I have slipped the bonds of our shared earth to join the celebration of light and universal love.  My journey through the maze of human disease has given me a wonderful perspective on the good, kind and generous natures of our humanity.  Amid our perceived boundaries, anger, divisive hate and fears, this has become lost...

Marianne Dolan Konka

Marianne Dolan Konka

Jan 11, 2023

 

Marianne Dolan Konka died suddenly January 11, 2023, in Ithaca, NY.  A wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, friend, nurse, caregiver, and gifted photographer, Marianne touched many lives through her dedication to her home, work, family, friends, and artistic talents.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

 

Marianne was born in New York, NY on...

Dawn M. (Pescatore) Marion

Dawn M. (Pescatore) Marion

Dec 21, 2022

Dawn M. (Pescatore) Marion, 90, formerly of Willet, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Groton Community Health Care Center, Groton, NY.

 

Born in Pompton Lakes, NJ, on October 17, 1932, Mrs. Marion was the daughter of the late Albert and Clara Baldwin Pescatore.  She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus.

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Richard I. O'Dell

Richard I. O'Dell

Dec 16, 2022

Richard I. O’Dell, 81, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home.

 

Born in Pitcher, NY, on March 9, 1941, Richard was the son of the late Lawrence and Alta Morgan O’Dell.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict where he attained the rank of Sergeant.  He retired from the...

Christina Marie Teichert

Christina Marie Teichert

Dec 12, 2022

Christina Marie (Custer) Teichert, 51, of Pitcher, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Upstate University Hospital.

 

Born in Norwich, NY, on August 23, 1971, Chris was the daughter of Gary and Mary VanDee Custer.  She had been employed in the production department by RTE in McGraw.

 

She is survived by her husband of...

Michael "Tom" Thomas Gorman

Michael "Tom" Thomas Gorman

Dec 11, 2022

Michael “Tom” Thomas Gorman, 72, of McDonough, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home.

 

Tom was born in Albany, NY, on December 29, 1949, the son of the late Thomas and Genevieve Batchelder Gorman.  For the past several years, he has been employed by the Cincinnatus Home Center.

 

He is survived by his...

Gregory A. Lee

Gregory A. Lee

Nov 26, 2022

Gregory “Crabby” A. Lee, 58, of Willet, NY, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a hunting accident on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Crabby spent many years living , working, and making close friends in Broadalbin, NY.   He enjoyed many outdoor activities and was a proud attendee of the Unadilla Motocross race for many consecutive years. Crabby loved beagles...

Charles Allen Rackett

Charles Allen Rackett

Nov 20, 2022

Charles Allen Rackett, 65, of Auburn, NY, and formerly of Cortland, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Northbrook Heights Assisted Living Center, Auburn, NY.

 

Charles was born in Cortland, NY, on March 11, 1957, the son of the late Loren and Nellie Marvin Rackett.  He was a 1975 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School.  For many...

Raymond L. Williams

Raymond L. Williams

Nov 13, 2022

Raymond L. Williams, 80, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

 

Ray was born in Newark, NJ, on October 20, 1942, the son of the late Lawrence and Katherine Williams.  He and his wife, Jeanne, moved to the Cincinnatus area in 2005.  Prior to his retirement in 2004, he...

Alice L. West

Alice L. West

Oct 28, 2022

Alice L. (Weeks) West, 93, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2022, at her home.

 

Alice was born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on June 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Raymond and Ida Wood Weeks.  She was the second child of seven and now joins her sisters, Virginia, Clara, Jeanette, and Joyce,...

Betty D. Fish

Betty D. Fish

Oct 20, 2022

Betty D. (Daily) Fish, 104, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at her home.

 

Betty was born in German, NY, on September 8, 1918, the daughter of the late Frederick Charles Dailey and Ruby Eliza Wright.  Betty was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus.  One of nine children, Betty moved...

Paulette Elaine Gasrel

Paulette Elaine Gasrel

Oct 10, 2022

Paulette Elaine (Ponchause) Gasrel, 94, of Patchogue, LI, NY, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Long Island Community Hospital, Brookhaven, LI, NY.

 

Paulette was born in Lyon, France, on April 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Gaston and Margerite LePage Ponchause.  Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a chamber maid for the...

Margaret L. Pendell

Margaret L. Pendell

Oct 10, 2022

Margaret L. (Phalen) Pendell, 98, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Born in Cortland, NY, on March 10, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Reagan Phalen.

 

She is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Paul) Lewis, of Warwick, NY;...

Donald C. Nogva

Donald C. Nogva

Oct 8, 2022

Donald C. Nogva, 74, of German, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by his loving family.

 

Don was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 21, 1947, the son of the late Amund “Skip” and Josephine Piper Nogva.  He was a 1965 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School...

Bessie J. Freeman

Bessie J. Freeman

Oct 7, 2022

Bessie J. (Ford) Freeman, 91, of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on January 13, 1931, Bessie was the daughter of the late Claude and Lena Hillsinger Ford.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member...

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