Judy J. Wade
Oct 24, 2025
                                Judy J. (Braley) Wade, 85, of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Hospicare of Ithaca.
Born on December 20, 1939, in Presque Isle, ME, Judy was the daughter of the late Floyd and Edith Akeley Braley. She dedicated many years of her career to Monarch Machine and Tool in Cortland, NY, from which she retired, leaving...
                                
Marie G. Pittsley
Oct 22, 2025
                                Marie G. (Spinella) Pittsley, of Norwich, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on December 30, 1949, in Norwich, NY, Marie was the daughter of the late Dominic and Caroline Hendrickson Spinella. She embodied a spirit of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
A retired employee of Empire State College, Marie devoted...
                                
Melissa Hummel
Oct 21, 2025
                                Melissa (Livermore) Hummel, 49, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, Syracuse, NY, with her loving husband by her side.
Melissa was born on May 6, 1976, in Norwich, NY, the daughter of Robert and Joanne Malmquist Livermore. She is remembered as a devoted wife, a caring daughter, and a cherished sister, whose...
                                
Howard E. Thornton
Oct 19, 2025
                                Howard E. Thornton, 63, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home in McGraw, NY, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cortland, NY, on September 5, 1962, Howard was the son of the late Lucy Mae Smith and spent his life dedicated to both his work and those he...
                                
Charles R. Eyerly
Oct 11, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Ross Eyerly, 82, of Bluffton, S.C. passed away Saturday October 11, 2025. He was born April 1, 1943 to Gertrude (King) Eyerly and Charles King. During his late teen years, Read and Elaine Adams, who became like parents to him, were his guardians. He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Lou Fish, his parents, in-laws...
Sandra Cruikshank
Sep 23, 2025
                                Sandra (Morse) Cruikshank, 84, of McGraw, NY, passed away on Tuesda,y September 23, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Harry and Katherine Pratt Morse.
Sandra was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She was a longtime resident of the Cortland County area. Sandra was employed with the Crescent Corset Company...
                                
Edwin "Sonny" J. Calhoun
Sep 15, 2025
                                Edwin J. Calhoun, 80, affectionately known as "Sonny," passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland, NY, surrounded by his family.
Born in DeRuyter, NY on October 19, 1944, Ed was the son of the late Edwin Calhoun, Sr., and Mildred Sutton Calhoun, Ed led a life rich in love, dedication,...
                                
Constance E. Christy
Sep 13, 2025
                                Constance E. Christy, 73, of Fort Meyers, FL, and formerly of Cincinnatus, passed away at her son’s home Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born on July 10, 1952, the daughter of the late Ward “Goose” Christy and June Crandall Christy. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to...
                                
Gary R. Parsons
Aug 20, 2025
                                Gary R. Parsons, 80, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born on September 30, 1944, in Cincinnatus, NY, Gary was the son of the late Robert and Norma Fosgate Parsons. 
He is survived by his son, Michael (Gail) Parsons, his daughter, Shelly (Jerry) Hence and his grandchildren, Aaron Kriever and Jerry (Kelly) Hence.
In addition to...
                                
Zoey Ann Teichert
Aug 19, 2025
                                Zoey Ann Teichert, a precious daughter, became an angel in heaven on the day of her delivery on August 19, 2025, in Cortland, New York. 
Zoey is survived by her devoted parents, Courtney Campbell and Joseph Teichert; and her brothers, Landen Campbell and Thomas Mulhern. She also leaves behind her maternal grandparents, Cindy Ellis and David Campbell and her paternal grandparents, Lisa...
                                
Iva M. Gilbert
Aug 12, 2025
                                Iva M. (Allen) Gilbert, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her daughter's home in Cortland, NY, surrounded by her loving family.
Iva was born on September 22, 1928, in Livingston Manor, NY, the daughter of the late Ivan and Dorene Richardson Allen. Iva was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family matriarch.
Iva’s life was...
                                
Michael Anthony Minihan
Aug 6, 2025
                                Michael Anthony Minihan, 73, of North Pitcher, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6 2025, at his home, while surrounded by his loving daughters.
Michael was born on November 5, 1951, in Limerick, Ireland, the son of the late Gerard Charles Minihan and Joan Noonan Minhan. Michael was a man of great warmth and kindness, known for his dedication to...
                                
Donald J. Cheatham
Jul 26, 2025
                                Donald J. Cheatham, of McDonough, NY passed away at the age of 86, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born in Middletown, NY, on July 3, 1939, the son of the late Christian and Mae Elizabeth Crans Cheatham. He relocated to this area after his retirement in 2001. Don led a life rich with experiences and...
                                
David P. Young
Jul 11, 2025
                                David P. Young, 83, of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital.  He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy L. (Nelson) Young, with whom he shared 58 loving years of marriage before her passing in 2022.
Born on October 27, 1941, in DeRuyter, NY, David was the son of the late Wilfred...
                                
Sandra L. Longaker
Jul 1, 2025
                                Sandra Jane Lee Longaker, 85, of Cincinnatus, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and trusty dog.
Sandra was born in Syracuse, NY on August 18,1939 the daughter of the late Jane Glezen Lee and Robert Olcott Lee. As a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy...
                                
Linda Lee Eccleston
Jun 25, 2025
                                Linda Lee Eccleston died peacefully at her home in Taylor, NY, on the morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
Linda was born in Norwich, NY, on August 27, 1952 to Mary H. Boise and Richard L. Brown. She is a 1970 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. Following high school she attended...
                                
Laura Rooney
Jun 21, 2025
                                Laura Rooney, 56, of McDonough, NY, left us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Laura was born on Coney Island, NY, on September 18, 1968. She was a beloved daughter, cherished partner, and devoted mother whose memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Laura was passionate about the outdoors,...
                                
C. Michael Sheridan
Jun 18, 2025
                                C. Michael Sheridan, 73, of South Otselic, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY.
Mike was born on September 29, 1951, in Alleghany County, PA, the son of Claude Matthew Sheridan and Elizabeth Kerr Sheridan. He was a man whose life bore the hallmarks of dedication, knowledge, and a deep commitment to service.
Following his...
                                
Shirley A. White
Jun 11, 2025
                                Shirley A. (Franklin) White, born on January 20, 1936, in Pitcher, NY, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Cortland, NY, at the age of 89.
Shirley was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marvel Timmerman Franklin. Shirley was a proud graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. She retired from Crescent Corset after several years of dedicated service, and she...
                                
G. Richard Dodge
Jun 10, 2025
                                G. Richard Dodge, 86, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully at the Crown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Cortland, NY.
Richard was born on February 13, 1939, the son of the late George Clyde Dodge and Mary Flanders Dodge. Rich led a life filled with purpose, dedication, and love, which he shared with his family and community.
Rich had a distinguished career in...
                                
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