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Ida W. Young

Ida W. Young

Jun 1, 2024

Ida (Wright) Young, 92, formerly of Willet, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Ida was born in Cortland, NY, on May 11, 1932, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Hazen Wright.  A lifelong resident of the area, she retired from SUNY Cortland ASC in 1993 after ten...

Lois Elizabeth Geesey

Lois Elizabeth Geesey

May 31, 2024

Lois Elizabeth (Gredlein) Geesey, 97, formerly of Groton, NY, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 14, 1927, Mrs. Geesey was the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret McKay Gredlein.  She found the church to be a blessing and attended the Crossroads of Life Church in Binghamton....

Mary E. Bush

Mary E. Bush

May 19, 2024

Mary E. (Bowering) Bush, 89, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, Cortland, NY.

 

Born in Cortland, NY, on September 30, 1934, Mary was the daughter of the late George and Louise Dilthey Bowering.  A lifelong resident of the area, she retired from McGraw Central School where she had worked...

Rick Fowler

Rick Fowler

May 14, 2024

Rick Fowler, 63, of Spanaway, WA, and formerly of Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. 

Rick was born on December 4, 1960, the son of the late Donald and Sharon (Connelly) Morehouse and Larry Fowler.  A 1980 graduate of McGraw Central School, Rick served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and...

Shirley M. Smith King

Shirley M. Smith King

May 14, 2024

“We shall sing on that beautiful shore the melodious song of the blest; and our spirits shall sorrow no more – not a sigh for the blessing of the rest.”

 

Shirley Muncy Smith King was called to her Heavenly home to sing with the angels on May 14, 2024.

 

Shirley was born August 30, 1935 in Sempronius, NY, to Charles and Eva...

Norma L. Burmingham

Norma L. Burmingham

May 10, 2024

Norma L. (Howard) Burmingham, 100 years of age, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Fairport, NY, on May 10, 2024.Norma was born in Camden, NY, on September 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Erwin and Mary Ethelyn Searles Howard. Norma led a fulfilling life dedicated to service...

Thomas A. Accardi, Sr.

Thomas A. Accardi, Sr.

May 3, 2024

Thomas A. Accardi, Sr., 81, of Willet, NY, passed away at his home on Friday, May 3, 2024, while surrounded by his family.

Tom was born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 11, 1943, the son of the late Benjamin and Josephine Baglino Accardi.  Tom moved from Yaphank, LI, NY, in 1992 to the Willet area after he retired from Dawn House...

Arthur C. Brown, Jr.

Arthur C. Brown, Jr.

Apr 24, 2024

Arthur “Butch” C. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lincklaen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

Butch was born in DeRuyter, NY, on November 27, 1947, the son of the late Arthur C. Brown, Sr. and Joyce Cooper Brown.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1965 graduate from DeRuyter Central...

John DeMonte

John DeMonte

Apr 12, 2024

John DeMonte, 75, of Cincinnatus (German), NY, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home, with his wife by his side.

John was born in Flushing, Queens, on October 30, 1948, the son of the late Pietro and Isabella Santoro DeMonte.  He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cincinnatus.  He retired from the Fire...

Betty Jean (Noyes) Duke

Betty Jean (Noyes) Duke

Mar 25, 2024

Betty Jean Noyes Duke, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to her eternal home on March 25, 2024, at the age of 90.   She has been a member of First Baptist Church, Cincinnatus, NY, Memphis Baptist Church, NY, and attended Bean Station Methodist, TN. 



Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Alece and Gary...

Kathleen A. Stoker

Kathleen A. Stoker

Mar 25, 2024

Kathleen A. (Brewer) Stoker, passed peacefully on Monday, March 25th, 2024 at Rosecastle of Citrus in Florida.  Kathy was born November 16, 1948 to the late Leslie and Catherine Craft Brewer in Greene NY, the oldest of seven children.Kathy married Paul Stoker in 1965. Together they ran dairy farms in Cazenovia and Morrisville before moving throughout the country for Paul’s...

Jane Louise Frink

Jane Louise Frink

Mar 21, 2024

Jane Louise (Cass) Frink, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home, while surrounded by her family.

Jane was born in Cincinnatus, NY, on March 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Thomas and Cornelia Nora Brown Cass.  She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed as...

Carol A. Pittsley

Carol A. Pittsley

Mar 16, 2024

Carol A. (Steacy) Pittsley, 76, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her home, while surrounded by her family.

Carol was born in Alexandria Bay, NY, on December 25, 1947, the daughter of the late Jess and Hazel Tibbles Steacy.  A lifelong resident of the area, she had worked as a self-employed cleaner for many families in...

Edith E. Randall

Edith E. Randall

Mar 15, 2024

Edith E. (Fosgate) Randall, 99, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY.

Edith was born in Cortland, NY, on November 13, 1924, the daughter of Roy and Frances Weeks Fosgate.  A long-time resident of this area, she was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union, Cincinnatus and...

Kenneth "Jim" Elwood

Kenneth "Jim" Elwood

Mar 9, 2024

Kenneth “Jim” Eugene Elwood, 86, of Taylor, NY, passed away peacefully at his home, while surrounded by his family and under the care of hospice.

Jim was born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on October 2, 1937, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Stella L. Fiske Elwood.  For several years, he worked as an equipment operator for the...

Alisha A. (Brown) Jencks

Alisha A. (Brown) Jencks

Mar 5, 2024

Alisha A. (Brown) Jencks, 69, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY, following a brief illness.

 

Alisha was born in Norwich, NY, on September 9, 1954, one of 12 children born to Crumbwell and Ethel Foster Brown.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was a 1972 graduate of Cincinnatus Central...

Stanley G. Kingdon

Stanley G. Kingdon

Feb 27, 2024

Stanley G. Kingdon, 79, of Willet, NY, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

Born in Binghamton, NY, on March 12, 1944, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley L. and Ann Jones Kingdon.  Stanley was a member of The Chapel Church in Cortland.  He was known for his hard work...

Robert Kelly Livermore

Robert Kelly Livermore

Feb 22, 2024

Robert Kelly Livermore, a life-long resident of Cincinnatus, New York, passed away at the age of 73 on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home while surrounded by his family.  

 

Bob was an active member of his community. A past driver for the ambulance department, Commander of the Knickerbocker Post #596 American Legion, and Highway Superintendent for the Town of...

Pamela J. McLean

Pamela J. McLean

Feb 22, 2024

Pamela J. McLean, 62, of McGraw, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY.



Pam was born in Cortland, NY on December 24, 1961, the daughter of the late Ernest and Karen Tiechert Woodard.  Pam led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service. After graduating from McGraw Central School, she proudly served in...

Ronald H. Smith

Ronald H. Smith

Feb 19, 2024

Ronald H. Smith, 82, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY.  

Born in DeRuyter, NY, on May 23, 1941, Ronnie was the son of the late Harold DeRoss and Julie Mae Cass Smith.  A longtime resident of this area, he enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his friends...