Roberta "Robin" L. Naylor
Jan 3, 2026
Roberta "Robin" L. (Jester) Naylor, 80, of Cincinnatus, NY passed away at the Loretto Health & Rehabilitation Center, Syracuse, NY, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with her family by her side.
A cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Robin was born in Austin, TX on January 20, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Cargin Jester. For many years, Robin...
Nancy A. Kingdon
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy A. Kingdon, 55, of Willet, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Joseph's Health Hospital in Syracuse, NY, following a brief illness.
Nancy was born in Binghamton, NY, on March 6, 1970 the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Potter Kingdon. Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others through her esteemed nursing career, working closely...
Dana E. Guernsey
Dec 13, 2025
Dana E. Guernsey, born on December 26, 1952, in Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication. Dana was the son of the late J.E. and Shirley Pendergrast Guernsey.
Dana dedicated nearly five decades to the construction industry as the owner and operator of Hemlock Homes,...
LeRoy O. Closson
Dec 13, 2025
LeRoy O. Closson, 90, of Taylor and Cincinnatus, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home.
Born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on January 1, 1935, LeRoy was the son of the late Norman and Edna Sergeant Closson. He was a proud member and retiree of the International Union of Operating Engineers, a position that underscored...
Darrell W. Church
Dec 6, 2025
Darrell W. Church, 58, of South Otselic, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cortland, NY, on May 18, 1967, , Darrell was the son of William and Judy Stafford Church. A longtime resident of the area, he was a proud graduate of the South Otselic Central School Class of 1985.
Darrell...
Rollan C. Elwood
Nov 26, 2025
Rollan C. Elwood, 88, of Taylor, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Rollan was born in the Town of Taylor, NY, on May 11, 1937, the son of the late Carlton and Delia Smith Elwood. He leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication, having committed 24 years of...
Gladys E. Burrows
Nov 24, 2025
Gladys E. (Hall) Burrows, 77, of Syracuse, NY, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, Syracuse, NY.
Born in Pitcher, NY, on August 17, 1948, Gladys was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Ethel Fuller Hall. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that touched the lives of many.
Gladys was a dedicated member...
Rosanne J. Kwak
Nov 19, 2025
Rosanne J. (Molnar) Kwak, 82, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family.
A dedicated and compassionate individual, Rosanne enjoyed a fulfilling career at the Cortland County Office of Mental Health, retiring in 2010 after many years of service. Rosanne was a passionate sports enthusiast, finding joy in following the...
Gordon R. Hall
Nov 18, 2025
Gordon R. Hall, 74, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Gordon was born in Pitcher, NY on August 20, 1951, the son of the late Adelbert and Ethel Fuller Hall. He was a devoted member of his community and dedicated his life to service...
Linda M. Laudig
Nov 12, 2025
Linda M. (Rink) Laudig, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in McDonough, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on October 20, 1963, in Cortland, NY, Linda is the daughter of Charles Rink, Sr. and Mary Satterlee Rink. She cherished her upbringing in a community that later inspired her long-standing career in education.
After graduating from...
Scott W. Bartholomew
Nov 10, 2025
Scott W. Bartholomew, 71, of Pitcher, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born on December 25, 1953, Scott was the son of the late Morris and Delia Locke Bartholomew. His life was marked by a deep love for the outdoors and a passion for nature, both of which he cherished throughout his years.
Scott was well-known for his dedication...
Terry D. Shufelt
Nov 9, 2025
Terry D. Shufelt, 73, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the home of his daughter in Norwich, NY.
Terry was born on November 30, 1951, in Cortland, NY, the son of the late Duane and Jean Crisfield Shufelt. He lived a life dedicated to family, community, and service.
Terry was a proud graduate of Cincinnatus Central...
Richard A. Fowlston
Nov 2, 2025
Richard A. Fowlston, 71, of Willet, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.
Born on October 17, 1954, in Cortland, NY, Dick was the son of the late Frank and Catherine Allen Fowlston. His life was characterized by his deep commitment to family, service, and community.
He dedicated 14 years to the Cincinnatus Central...
Virgil Ward Pittsley
Oct 27, 2025
Virgil Ward “Chub” Pittsley, passed away peacefully at his home in Elgin, SC on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Virgil was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Virgil is survived by his Aunt Janet Maricle, of South Carolina, and by his brothers Vance Pittsley of South Carolina, Veryl Pittsley of Norwich, and Valden Pittsley of Cincinnatus; his sister-in-law Patricia (Vern)...
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...
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