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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
Charles Sidney Reeves, Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
Charles Sidney Reeves, Jr., 76, of Genoa, passed away on March 26, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Chuck was born on October 9, 1949 in Cortland, the son of Charles and Violet Reeves, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1967 graduate of Genoa High School. He served honorably with the United State Navy Seabees Construction Battalion...
Cheryl "Sherry" Wilson
Mar 21, 2026
Cheryl “Sherry” Wilson (nee Bower), 71, of Moravia, NY passed away at home on Saturday, March 21, surrounded by loved ones after an extended illness.
Born on December 7, 1954 in Ithaca, NY to Vera and Charlie Bower of Genoa, NY, she was a private, but hardworking and generous woman. To her family, she was the strongest person they knew.
A graduate of Southern Cayuga High...
Sharon Delores Tibbits
Mar 21, 2026
Sharon Delores (Frost) Tibbits, 81, of Locke, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2026.
A lifelong area resident, she was born February 4, 1945, a daughter of the late Fred and Frieda May Frost.
Sharon, and her husband Richard, operated a dairy farm for decades. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and was the best hostess, especially during the...
Vivian Joan Snyder
Mar 18, 2026
Vivian Joan Snyder, 94, a longtime resident of McLean, NY, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida.
Joan was born on December 7, 1931 in Syracuse, a daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Dwyer) Gower. Joan graduated from Homer High School Class of 1950. Joan married Robert "Bob" Snyder on January 25, 1951.
Joan worked for many years...
Susan Jean Naylor
Mar 18, 2026
Susan Jean Naylor, 68, of Locke, passed away on March 18, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center after a recent illness.
Sue was born on March 6, 1958 in Cortland, and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Moravia Central School and graduated afterwards from Newfield Central School. Her studies in the BOCES childcare program helped prepare Sue for her role as...
Karl F. Stamm
Mar 18, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Karl F. Stamm, who passed away on March 18, 2026, just days before his 88th birthday. After a period of hospitalization, Karl fought with determination to return home, but ultimately faced complex medical challenges with the same strength and resilience that defined his life.
Karl was...
Carol Swartwood
Mar 18, 2026
Carol M. Swartwood, 88, of Genoa, passed away at home on March 18, 2026 after a period of declining health.
Carol was born on March 20, 1937 in Wolcott, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn (Brown) Darling. She was a graduate of Wolcott High School. Carol retired after many years as a cafeteria worker and bus driver for...
Barbara Kappler Karn
Mar 17, 2026
Barbara Kappler Karn passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026, following a long and courageously fought battle with cancer. At the time of her passing, Barb was surrounded by those she loved most—her loving and devoted family.
She was born on March 4, 1939 in Utica, NY, the first of two daughters born to Margaret Wolff and Fritz Kappler...
Harry J. Zirbel, Sr.
Mar 16, 2026
Harry John Zirbel, Sr., 87, of Scipio, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026 with his family by his side.
Harry was born on April 13, 1938 in Genoa, son of the late Morgan and Lucille (Dingy) Zirbel. He was a lifelong area resident and attended the Genoa School and finished his education attending night school in Moravia, NY. He worked...
Pastor Manley T. Johnson
Mar 12, 2026
Pastor Manley T. Johnson, 87, of Venice Center, peacefully passed from this life into the presence of Christ on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Auburn Community Hospital. Born in Brockport, NY on June 8, 1938, he was the son of Floyd and Susie (Hall) Johnson.
Manley was a 1956 graduate of Red Creek High School. Upon graduating, he joined the Army...
Donald L. Harvey, Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
Donald Harvey, Jr., 58, of Cayuga, New York, died on March 10, 2026, in Auburn Community Hospital.
Don was born January 12, 1968, to Donald and Mary Harvey, Sr. He attended Auburn High School. Don spent most of his career working in the construction field.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Harvey, Sr. and Mary Rivers. He is survived...
Carol W. Mosch
Feb 27, 2026
Carol W. Mosch, 81, of Groton, passed away on February 27, 2026 at Northwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Moravia.
Carol was born on May 24,1944 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia (Rogers) Wilcox. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Homer High School, and started her career as a secretary with the New York State Department...
Jerry A. Kinney
Feb 21, 2026
Jerry A. Kinney, 83, of Locke, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026
Jerry was born on January 21, 1943 in Cortland, a son of the late Gerald and Eloise (Kern) Kinney.
He was a lifelong area resident and a working man, with 39 years in assembly and repair at Smith Corona Marchant (SCM) and six years thereafter at Emerson...
Douglas A. "Carlisle" Brown
Feb 18, 2026
Douglas A. "Carlisle" Brown, 68, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 18, 2026 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.
Doug was born on October 12,1957 in Cortland, a son of the late Arthur L and Gloria (Metcalf) Brown. He was a lifelong Groton resident, attended Groton Central School, and worked at the Brewer-Titchener Corporation before establishing his own business.
In...
Tanya Thompson
Feb 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tanya Thompson, who left us far too soon on February 11, 2026, at the age of 53, surrounded by the love of her family in Lansing, NY.
Born on January 25, 1973, to Paul and Grace Turo, Tanya was known from an early age for her rare...
Albert R. Mantey
Feb 11, 2026
Albert R. Mantey, 78, of Moravia, passed away on February 11, 2026 at Auburn Community Hospital.
Al was born on January 29, 1948 in Cortland, NY, a son of the late Paul and Mary (Lupton) Mantey. A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Moravia Central High School and served with the US Navy.
He worked in earlier years as a...
Gloria M. Knuppenburg
Feb 5, 2026
Gloria May (Webster) Knuppenburg, 79, formerly of Dryden, NY, went home to be with our savior on February 5, 2026, Louisville, KY.
Gloria was born January 29, 1947 in Franklin, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Sidney and Mary (McCoscoe) Webster. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School, Class of 1965, and was a resident of the Dryden area most of her...
Paula M. Brown
Feb 2, 2026
Paula M. Brown, 66, of Groton, passed away on February 2, 2026 at Guthrie Cortland Nursing & Rehabilitation after a brief illness.
Paula was born on April 21,1959 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Francis W. and Pauline (Metcalf) Conklin. A lifelong area resident, she was awarded an associates degree at Tompkins Cortland Community College and furthered her education at...
Donald L. Harvey, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Donald L. Harvey, Sr., 82, of Cayuga, New York, died on January 31, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Don was born July 15, 1943 to Clesson and Lydia (Trefz) Harvey. He attended Union Springs Academy before joining the Army in 1964. Donald loved to sing and was especially proud of his involvement with the Lakelanders, 4-part Harmony Barbershop, for many years....
Lorenne N. Cornell
Jan 27, 2026
Lorenne N. Cornell, 95, of Groton, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Lorenne was born on April 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Claude and Eleanor (Heffron) Fuller. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from McLean High School. Lorenne worked in the cafeterias at both the Groton Central Schools and SUNY Cortland,...
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