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James E. Munro

James E. Munro

Apr 21, 2022

James E. Munro, 91, of McDonough, NY, and formerly of Long Island, NY and Atlantic City, NJ, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.

 

Born in Swissdale, PA, James was the son of the late Harry and Beatrice Heaton Munro.  He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. ...

Barbara K. Jones

Barbara K. Jones

Apr 16, 2022

Barbara A. Jones, 74, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at her home.

Born in Sodus, NY, Barb was the daughter of the late Rubin and Mildred Cheetham.  She retired from Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, where she had worked as a research technician.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Freddie Jones.  She also...

Aaron Joel Congdon

Aaron Joel Congdon

Apr 16, 2022

Aaron Joel Congdon, 75, of Truxton, NY, left his earthly home and went into the arms of Jesus for his eternal life on April 16, 2022, while surrounded by his family.

 

Aaron was born on October 19, 1946 to Junior and Ethel Bean Congdon and grew up in McGraw, NY.  He graduated from McGraw Central School in 1964 and...

Jane Jennings Conway

Jane Jennings Conway

Apr 3, 2022

Jane Jennings Conway, 63, of North Pitcher, NY, became an angel on April 3, 2022.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her life, especially her two grandchildren, Clay and Jessa, who affectionately called her Mammy. She loved spoiling them and spending time with them by reading, going on “dates” (grocery shopping and lunch),...

Mary H. (Conklin) Gofgosky

Mary H. (Conklin) Gofgosky

Mar 9, 2022

Mary H. (Conklin) Gofgosky, 97, of Cincinnatus, NY and formerly of Willet, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

Mary was born in Binghamton, NY, on August 30, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Ella Searles Conklin.  She had worked at Rosewood Senior Center, Cincinnatus, from 1973...

William H. Butler

William H. Butler

Feb 27, 2022

William (Bill) Henry Butler, 82, born October 8, 1939, in Homer, NY, currently of Cincinnatus, NY, loving and devoted husband to Marna Beth (Sampson) Butler, passed away after battling a long illness on February 27, 2022, with Marna by his side. 

Bill was predeceased by his loving parents Frances and Woodrow Butler of Homer, New York. 

Bill is survived by...

Lucille "Jane" Doran

Lucille "Jane" Doran

Feb 23, 2022

Lucille “Jane” Doran, 90, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Crown Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cortland, NY.

Born in E. Homer, NY, on May 31, 1931, Jane was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Mead.  For several years, she served as a crossing guard in the City of Cortland.

She...

Jeffery Parker Brown

Jeffery Parker Brown

Feb 23, 2022

Jeffery Parker Brown, 46, of Grayson, KY, and formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.

Jeff was born in Cortland, NY, on November 24, 1975, the son of Jerry and Pamela Kling Brown.  A longtime resident of the area, he was currently employed by Asphlundh Brush Control and prior...

Marilyn Shepard

Marilyn Shepard

Feb 21, 2022

Marilyn Shepard, 73, of Newfield, NY, and formerly of Freetown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 21, 2022, at her home.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Thomas A. Rausa

Thomas A. Rausa

Feb 16, 2022

Thomas A. Rausa, 83, of DeRuyter Lake, NY, and formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home, while surrounded by his family.

Tom was born in Hamilton, NY, on May 12, 1938, the son of the late Rosario and Mary LeGreca Rausa.  In his younger years, Tom, along with his brother, Zip, were star...

June R. Sharp

June R. Sharp

Feb 14, 2022

June Rose (Grummons) Sharp, 81, of Berkshire, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

June was born in Waverly, NY, on June 18, 1940 and was adopted and raised by George and Mary Jane Grummons of Newark Valley.  She married Robert Sharp, Sr. on May 14, 1957.  She retired from Riverview...

Linda K. Beckwith

Linda K. Beckwith

Feb 10, 2022

Linda K. (Warner) Beckwith, 73, of Willet, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Linda was born in Smithville, NY, on February 8, 1949, the daughter of the late Clead and Neva Barnes Warner.  A longtime resident of the area, she was a member of the Willet United...

Claudia C. White

Claudia C. White

Jan 30, 2022

Claudia C. White, 77, of German, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Norwich, NY.

Claudia was born in Johnson City, NY, on November 11, 1944, the daughter of the late Ernest and Clementine Tripp Hooker.  For many years she had worked alongside the White Family on the family farm and assisted...

Kilian Joshua Doughty

Kilian Joshua Doughty

Jan 28, 2022

Kilian Joshua Doughty, became an angel at birth on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Crouse Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, NY.

Kilian is the son of Joshua Doughty, Sr. and Jessica Rennie Doughty of Philadelphia, NY.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Cassie Gaines of Florida, Alex Gaines, Joshua Doughty, Jr., Caden Doughty, Tyler Rennie, Isabella Doughty,...

Neal J. Standish, Sr.

Neal J. Standish, Sr.

Jan 25, 2022

Neal J. Standish, Sr., 54, of Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Neal was born in Cortland, NY, on December 25, 1967, the son of the late Barbara Standish. One of his favorite past times was to work on cars. He is survived by his children, Neal John Standish, Jr., of Cortland, Ashley (Jeffrey Hunt) Standish...

Patricia A. Bush

Patricia A. Bush

Jan 24, 2022

Patricia A. Bush, 71, of Dryden, NY, and formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Born in Cortland, NY, on August 7, 1950, Pat was the daughter of the late Thomas and Esther Torrey Jensen. Prior to her retirement, she had worked at ARC in Cortland...

Charles A. Strough

Charles A. Strough

Jan 22, 2022

Charles A. Strough, 75, of Willet, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

Charles was born in Cortland, NY, on December 11, 1946, the son of the late Roland and Catherine Strough. A lifelong resident of the area, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from...

Lynn H. Mowers

Lynn H. Mowers

Jan 21, 2022

Lynn H. Mowers, 79, of DeRuyter, NY, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.Born in Lincklaen, NY, on January 6, 1943, Lynn was the son of the late Donald and Vernetta Upham Mowers. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1962 graduate of DeRuyter High...

Charles H. Cruikshank, Jr.

Charles H. Cruikshank, Jr.

Jan 18, 2022

Charles H. Cruikshank, Jr., 71, of Norwich, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY. Born in Durhamville, NY, on March 15, 1950, Charles was the son of the late Charles H. Cruikshank, Sr. and Wanda Armstrong Cruikshank. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era Conflict and was stationed...

Gerald E. Adams, Sr.

Gerald E. Adams, Sr.

Jan 18, 2022

Gerald E. Adams, Sr., 81, of DeRuyter, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Gerry was born in Lebanon, NH, on December 19, 1940, the son of the late Kenneth P. Adams, Sr. and Floris Freeman Adams. He was an avid hunter and trapper. He thoroughly enjoyed working on his farm. He is...