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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
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,...
Francis David "Dave" Pai
Jan 21, 2026
Francis David Pai, 87, of Groton, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Guthrie Cortland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following a period of declining health, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dave was born on May 10, 1938, in Ithaca, a son of the late Francis J. Pai and L.O. (Tripp) Myskow. A lifelong resident of the area, he...
Fred L. Stannard
Jan 19, 2026
Fred L. Stannard, 61, of Moravia, passed away on January 19, 2026 at Auburn Community Hospital.
Fred was born on June 27, 1964 in Ithaca, a son of the late Fred William and Nancy (Woodard) Stannard. He was a graduate of Trumansburg Central School and had served for six years in the US Navy.
He worked in sales for several years at...
Estella W. Alvord
Jan 19, 2026
Estella W. Alvord passed away peacefully Monday, January 19th, 2026, in Groton, NY.
She was born August 22, 1930, in Enfield, NY to Ira Dewitt Wright and Grace Stark. She married Covert C. Alvord on January 31, 1959. Together, they ran Alvord’s Garage for 40+ years in Locke, NY. They enjoyed retirement as snowbirds between King Ferry, NY and Ocala, FL.
Estella...
Randall J. Reeves
Jan 11, 2026
Randall J. Reeves, 46, of Genoa, passed away at home unexpectedly on January 11, 2026.
Randy was born on September 6, 1979 in Ithaca, a son of Sidney and Sharon (Armstrong) Reeves of Genoa, who survive him. A lifelong area resident, he attended Southern Cayuga Central School and Tompkins-Tioga BOCES. He had an aptitude for carpentry, was an avid fisherman in...
Nancy L. Baker
Jan 11, 2026
Nancy L. Baker, 84, of Moravia, passed away on January 11, 2026 at the Commons on St. Anthony in Auburn.
Nancy was born on April 4, 1941 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Calvin James Newhart and Mary Ella (Sorrell) Newhart Mather. A lifelong area resident, Nancy graduated from Moravia High School and worked in several areas throughout her career helping and caring for...
Barbara J. Ayres
Jan 9, 2026
Barbara Jean Ayres, 71, of Freeville, passed away on January 9, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Barbara was born on October 29, 1954 in Sussex, NJ, a daughter of the late Orlow and Rosa (Purcell) Brown. An area resident for most of her years, she was a graduate of Groton Central School and had worked in the food services at Ithaca...
Robin L. Fenton-Roy
Jan 1, 2026
Robin L. Fenton-Roy, 51, of Richford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center on January 1, 2026 after a brief illness.
Robin was born on August 13, 1974 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Richard and Emily (Ames) Fenton. She was a graduate of the Groton Central School Class of 1993. Robin was a property...
Amy B. Hand
Dec 31, 2025
Amy B. Hand, 103, of Moravia, formerly of Genoa, passed away on December 31, 2025 at Auburn Community Hospital.
Amy was born on February 18, 1922 in Ledyard, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Gifford) Winters. A lifelong resident of Southern Cayuga County, Amy was a teacher's aide and bus driver for the Southern Cayuga Central Schools and owned...
Florence E. Knapp
Dec 28, 2025
Florence E. Knapp, 89, formerly of Groton, passed away on December 28, 2025 in Ithaca, NY. At Florence's request, there are no public services.
Shirley Ann Dunkle
Dec 24, 2025
Shirley Ann Dunkle, 81, of King Ferry, passed away on December 24, 2025 in Ithaca.
Shirley was born on September 13, 1944 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Ralph and Edith (Baildon) Grover. A lifelong area resident, she and her husband John lived in King Ferry where they farmed and raised their family. She was a member of the United...
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