Donald J. Harrington
Apr 21, 2026
Donald J. Harrington, 88, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2026 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.
Don was born June 13, 1937 in Cortland, son of the late Eugene and Dorothy (La Fave) Harrington. A lifelong Groton resident, he attended the Groton schools and embarked as a teenager on a 29-year career with Smith Corona Marchant (SCM). After Corona's...
Michael D. Darrow
Apr 17, 2026
Michael D. Darrow, 61, of Groton, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 after a battle with heart disease.
Michael was born on December 15, 1964 in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Stanley and Patricia (Ford) Darrow. He grew up in Montrose, PA and eventually settled into the Cortland area. He worked for many years as a truck driver...
Lois Ehrlich
Apr 14, 2026
Lois Rae (Holbrook) Ehrlich, 77, of Locke, passed away on April 14, 2026 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Lois was born October 24, 1948 in Syracuse, a daughter of the late Albert and Lois Rae (Cornish) Holbrook. She grew up in the Otisco Valley and had resided in the Groton/Locke area for many years. In addition to raising her family, she assisted...
Mark W. Repper
Apr 13, 2026
Mark W. Repper, 73, of Groton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.
Mark was born on February 14, 1953 in Cortland, a son of the late William V. and Sara (Coggshall) Repper. He was a lifelong Groton resident, graduating from Groton Central School with the Class...
Barbara J. Heath
Apr 11, 2026
Barbara J. Heath, 83, of Moravia, passed away on April 11, 2026 at Auburn Community Hospital.
Barbara was born on October 8, 1942 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Floyd and Wilma (Walter) Alnutt. A lifelong area resident, Barbara attended the schools in Union Springs and enjoyed a long career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at several area health...
Robert Joseph Morusty
Apr 10, 2026
Robert Joseph Morusty, 77, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2026.
Bob was born on December 10, 1948 in Ithaca, a son of the late Michael Joseph and Winifred Roseada (Mourhess) Morusty. He was a graduate of the Ithaca City School District, and a lifelong area resident.
Bob enjoyed a long career in sales, specializing in photo albums and finishing...
Jason Michael Robert Morusty
Apr 10, 2026
Jason Michael Robert Morusty, 48, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2026.
Jason was born on September 20, 1977 in Ithaca, a son of the late Robert Joseph and Sheila Marie (Adams) Morusty. He was a lifelong Groton resident and had worked for many years in food services, many years ago managing a Dunkin Donuts in Cortland.
He was "all...
Joann "Joanie/JoJo" Dassance
Apr 9, 2026
Joann “Joanie/JoJo" Dassance
April 9th, 1945 – April 9th, 2026
Joann “Joanie/JoJo” Dassance, 81, passed away April 9, 2026 in Cortland, NY, the same city where she was born. Her life was a testament to her love for family, community involvement and passion for sports and games.
Joanie was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Betty Dassance; her brother, Stephen Dassance, Jr.; her brother, William Dassance;...
John Charles Mann
Apr 7, 2026
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John Charles Mann, (77), a cornerstone of the Southern Cayuga County community whose life was defined by resilience, mentorship, and an unwavering love for the land and its people, passed away peacefully April 7, 2026.
Born in Ithaca, New York June 27, 1948, John’s roots were firmly planted in the family farm on Bartnick Road in...
Edwin H. Nedrow
Apr 1, 2026
Edwin H. Nedrow, 72, of King Ferry, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, after a short illness. Ed was born on May 2, 1953. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold A. and Marguerite E. (Wilkinson) Nedrow, and his brother, Bruce A. Nedrow.
Edwin is survived by his nieces, Tracey Spanola and Felicia Anderson, both of Florida, as well...
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...