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Verda H. Wehner

Verda H. Wehner

Jul 18, 2022

Verda H. (Sayles) Wehner, 79, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at The Commons on St. Anthony, Auburn, NY, while surrounded by her loving family.

 

Born in Norwich, NY, on February 24, 1943, Verda was the daughter of the late Clarence and Cleone (King) Sayles.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked at the...

Lori Ann (Gardner) Harford

Lori Ann (Gardner) Harford

Jul 12, 2022

Lori Ann (Gardner) Harford, 59, of Willet, NY, was called home on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Lori left a huge mark during her life by helping others, going to garage sales, clearance racks and crocheting.  She loved her ARC job where she cared for people and she loved her tattoos of sons and...

Gerald J. Bush

Gerald J. Bush

Jun 28, 2022

Gerald J. Bush, 89, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Mr. Bush was born in Truxton, NY, on October 9, 1933, the son of the late Seymour and Iva Hamilton Bush.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from...

Diana All Robbins

Diana All Robbins

Jun 11, 2022

Diana Alice (All) Robbins, 96, from McGraw, NY, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. She was surrounded by loved ones. 

Diana was born December 26, 1925 in East Kortright, NY, to Irving and Alice (Tiffany) All. She was the fifth of six children and graduated from Charlotte Valley School...

Kristine Ray Cass

Kristine Ray Cass

Jun 9, 2022

Kristine Ray Cass, 58, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, while surrounded by her family.

 

Kris was born in Amityville, Long Island, NY, on March 29, 1964, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Nelson Corbett.

 

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Timothy...

Patricia L. (Upham) Hathaway

Patricia L. (Upham) Hathaway

May 22, 2022

Patricia L. (Upham) Hathaway, 87, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY.

 

Born in Central Square, NY, on July 12, 1934, Pat was the daughter of the late Clair and Burnetta Baldwin Upham.  She was a 1952 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School and a member of the...

John M. Barber

John M. Barber

May 20, 2022

John M. Barber, 77, of McGraw, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.

 

John was born in Homer, NY, on October 13, 1944, the son of the late Frederick and Bertha Howe Barber.  A lifetime resident of the area, he was an active life member of the McGraw Fire Department...

Donald E. Forrest

Donald E. Forrest

May 17, 2022

Donald E. Forrest, 82, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Norwich, NY.

 

Born in Norwich, NY, on January 21, 1940, Don was the son of the late Arland (Bud) and Ethel Forrest.  A lifelong resident of the area, he retired from Otselic Valley Central School where he...

Joan A. Manz

Joan A. Manz

May 14, 2022

Joan A. (Rose) Manz, 86, formerly of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Joan was born in Albertson, Long Island, NY, on September 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Henry and Marion Kirkpatrick Rose.

 

She is survived by her children, Ed (Barbara) Manz of...

Carl L. Rose

Carl L. Rose

May 2, 2022

Carl L. Rose, 85, of McGraw, NY, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

 

Carl was born in Thompson, PA, on January 30, 1937, the son of the late Henry and Florence Rose.  He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Cortland.  Prior to his retirement, he had worked as...

John Joseph Malmquist

John Joseph Malmquist

Apr 26, 2022

John Joseph Malmquist, 69, of McDonough, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his home.

 

Born in the Bronx, NY, on October 2, 1952, John was the son of the late Eugene and Marie Fusco Malmquist.  His family moved to McDonough in 1968 and he was a graduate of Cincinnatus Central High School and SUNY Cortland. ...

Joan A. Baker

Joan A. Baker

Apr 24, 2022

Joan A. Baker, 78, formerly of German, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal, NY.

Joan was born in the Town of German, NY, on May 30, 1943, the daughter of the late Paul and Alice Nelson Baker.  She was a member of the German Baptist Church.  Prior to her retirement, she...

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...