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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
Paul J. Corser
Jan 12, 2025
Paul J. Corser, 89, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on January 12, 2025.
Paul was born on December 23, 1935, in Cortland, a son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Senecal) Corser. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1954 and shortly thereafter joined the National Guard.
Paul met his wife Marianne Elizabeth (Lucas), and they were married in...
Darla M. Meldrum
Jun 11, 2025
Darla M. Meldrum, 68, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 11, 2025.
Darla was born on January 29, 1957 in Pemberton, NJ, the daughter of the late Howard Gauntt and Sara (Vanderbunt) Gauntt Ayers. A lifelong area resident, she attended Groton Central School and worked for many years as a health care provider. She retired after several years...
Sandra J. Munson
Jun 5, 2025
Sandra J. Munson, 82, of Freeville, passed away on June 5, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Sandy was born on February 25, 1943 in Jersey City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Clayton G. and Margaret (Gross) Dolly.
An area resident most of her life, she graduated from McGraw High School. She was employed for over thirty years...
Sandra Hewitt Hatfield
Jun 1, 2025
With all her i's dotted and her t's crossed, Sandra Hewitt Hatfield passed away on June 1, 2025.
She leaves behind her husband, Lee, her wonderful son, Jeff and two amazing grandchildren, Bailee Brown and Jett Hatfield! With great sadness and undying love, more family than friends, she leaves her best friend Pam Vitale and her "like a daughter" friend, Kelly...
Charles T. Harriger, Sr.
May 17, 2025
Charles T. "Chuck" Harriger, Sr., 59, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly at home, during his courageous battle against cancer, on May 17, 2025.
He was born on October 13, 1965 in Ithaca, a son of the late Thomas Harriger and Ella Wheeland.
A lifelong area resident, he had owned and operated Chuck's Painting for many years. In addition, he enjoyed farming his...
Linda Ann Grace
May 13, 2025
Linda Ann Grace, 73, of Cortland, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 13, 2025.
She was born on February 23, 1952, in Astoria, Queens, NYC. Linda was the daughter of the late William and Jeanette (Caldrone) Haberland.
She spent many years in Westchester County before building her beloved dream home in New Fairfield, Connecticut, a place that reflected her creative spirit...
Michael W. Down
May 8, 2025
Michael W. Down, 68, of Freeville/Groton passed away on May 8, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born August 30, 1956, in Lawton, OK, a son of the late William and Dorothy “Dot” (Schall) Down. An area resident for most of his life, he graduated from Dryden Central School, Class of 1974.
Mike worked his entire career at the...
Harold A. "Ty" St. John
May 7, 2025
Harold A. "Ty" St. John, 66, of Scipio Center, passed away on May 7, 2025 at Auburn Community Hospital after a brief illness.
Ty was born on November 11, 1958 in Auburn, a son of the late Harold C. and Joyce (Sherlock) St. John. He was a graduate of Moravia Central School and had resided most of his life in southern...
Lawrence E. Forshee
Apr 30, 2025
Lawrence E. Forshee, 73, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 30, 2025.
Larry was born on December 4, 1951 in Cortland, a son of the late Robert and Geraldine (Crissey) Forshee. He was a graduate of Groton Central School, Class of 1970, and retired after 37 years with Pall Trinity Micro in Cortland.
Larry loved working on his yard...
Loretta M. Burden
Apr 30, 2025
Loretta M. Burden (Ayako Fukuzawa), 88, of McGraw, NY passed away peacefully at the Groton Community Health Care Center on April 30, 2025.
She was born May 4, 1936 in Los Angeles, California and had lived in McGraw throughout her adult years. Loretta devoted her time taking care of her farm. For many years, she raised sheep and enjoyed carding and...
Daniel E. Galusha
Apr 24, 2025
Daniel E. Galusha, 74, of Cortlandville, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse, with Roxann (and Joan) by his side.
Dan was born June 23, 1950 in Cortland, a son of the late Newton and Elizabeth (Summerville) Galusha. A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Groton Central School '68 and was awarded a...
Steven John Ayres
Apr 17, 2025
Steven John Ayres, 60, of Lansing, passed away on April 17, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a period of declining health.
Steven was born on May 23, 1964 in Auburn, a son of the late Lola Jean (Calhoun) and Howard D. Ayres, Sr. He had resided both locally and in North Carolina throughout his life, and was well...
Amy Elspeth Engelbrecht-Wiggans
Apr 4, 2025
It is with an immensely heavy heart that we share that Dr. Amy Engelbrecht-Wiggans passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Dr. Engelbrecht-Wiggans joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2021 as an Assistant Professor. She was highly regarded in the classroom with a reputation for her student-centered approach to teaching. She inspired bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. students...
Grace D. Turo
Apr 3, 2025
Grace D. Turo, 70, formerly of Locke, passed away on April 3, 2025 at Hospicare & Palliative Care Services in Ithaca.
She was born February 21, 1955 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Gordon "Donald" and Barbara (Thurston) Gross. A resident of southern Cayuga County for most of her life, she retired from Cornell University, where for many years she...
Susan G. (Grisamore) Bower
Apr 1, 2025
Susan G. Bower, 67, of Genoa, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on April 1, 2025 after a brief illness.
Susan was born on November 25, 1957 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Paul R. and Christine (Henjes) Grisamore. She was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School and Alfred State College.
Sue farmed and worked throughout her life in the...
Coral M. "Mick" Reeves
Mar 19, 2025
Coral M. "Mick" Reeves, 83, of Genoa, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025 after a brief illness.
Mick was born February 3, 1942, a son of the late Herbert Lee and Nina (Lewis) Reeves. A lifelong area resident, he attended Genoa High School. Mick was a well-known area business owner, actively operating Reeves Farm Trucking up until his...
Sherry L. Thurston
Mar 18, 2025
Sherry L. Thurston passed away on March 18th 2025 at the age of 77, having lived most of her life in Groton.
Born July 29, 1947, Sherry was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Stevens and Augusta (Davis) Stevens McLean and Paul F. McLean. Sherry graduated from Groton High School, received her Associate's Degree in Human Services at Tompkins Cortland...
Willard F. Durbin, Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
Willard F. "Willie" Durbin, Jr., 66, of Moravia passed away at home unexpectedly on February 18, 2025.
Willie was born on January 16, 1959 in Auburn, a son of the late Willard F. and Beverly (Larson) Durbin, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Moravia Central School. He worked for many years with his father, assuming ownership and operating Durbin's...
Carlton John Warner
Feb 12, 2025
Carlton John Warner, 86, of Locke, NY left us peacefully on February 12, surrounded by family and friends at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. He will be remembered for his kind, caring, and humorous personality, as well as his perseverance to live life independently while managing a disabling health condition.
Carl was born on August 2, 1938, in Groton, a son of...
Kathleen C. Edwards
Feb 8, 2025
Kathleen C. Edwards, 67, of Venice, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2025.
Kathy was born on January 2, 1958 in Auburn, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Kashinsky) Sullivan. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School. She co-owned and operated Edwards Eggs for many years, and had served over a...
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