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Kathryn I. Raymond

Kathryn I. Raymond

Aug 22, 2022

Kathryn I. (Rose) Raymond, 81, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, while surrounded by her loving family.

 

Kathy was born in Binghamton, NY, on March 5, 1941, the daughter of the late Henry and Florence Furman Rose.  She was a longtime resident of Pitcher and had retired from Rubbermaid...

Roy "Jack" Stith

Roy "Jack" Stith

Aug 18, 2022

Roy “Jack” J. Stith, 87, of Pitcher, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY, while surrounded by his family.

 

Jack was born in Pitcher, NY, on June 8, 1935, the son of the late William and Myrtle Carr Stith.  He owned and operated the Stith Farm in Pitcher for most of...

David M. Deiss

David M. Deiss

Aug 16, 2022

David M. Deiss, 62, of Center Valley, PA, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2022, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, following a long illness.

 

David was born in Binghamton, N,Y on December 18, 1959, the son of J. Richard and Doris McGlade Deiss.  He grew up in Willet, NY, and was a graduate of Cincinnatus Central School.  After graduation,...

Donald E. Whitney

Donald E. Whitney

Aug 7, 2022

Donald E. Whitney, 58, of Greene, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

 

Born in Hancock, NY, on June 18, 1964, Don was the son of the late Gail and Joyce (Slater) Whitney.  He had been employed as an HVAC technician for Intertek in Cortland for over 30 years.  In...

Robert W. Jacobi

Robert W. Jacobi

Aug 2, 2022

Robert W. Jacobi, 85, of McGraw, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.

 

Bob was born in Cortland, NY, on November 5, 1936, the son of the late Joseph and Thelma Prindle Jacobi.  A 1954 graduate of McGraw Central School, he served in the U.S. Air Force from...

Marie A. Peri

Marie A. Peri

Jul 23, 2022

Marie A. (Herel) Peri, 82, of Taylor, NY, a two-time breast cancer survivor, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, July 23, 2022, with her family at her side.

 

Marie was born in Queens, NY, on June 4, 1940, the daughter of the late Albert and Marie Krejcik Herel.  She was a longtime communicant of Our...

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. ...

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...

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