Obituaries

Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas

Dorothy L. Negley

Dorothy L. Negley

Dec 20, 2024

Dorothy L. Negley, 98, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on December 20, 2024.

Dorothy was born April 6, 1926 in Meadville, PA, a daughter of the late Arnold and Willa (Messerall) Jones. She attended Practical Bible Training School in Binghamton, NY where she met her late husband Melvin Negley, married for 27 years having 3 children. She loved her...

Mary L. Campbell

Mary L. Campbell

Dec 13, 2024

Mary L. Campbell, 75, of Groton, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 at Hospicare in Ithaca.

Mary was born August 15, 1949 in Ithaca, daughter of the late John and Lagardia (Swartout) Lelik. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from the Ithaca City Schools. She retired after 22 years as an Administrative Assistant with Intertek in Cortland, and had worked...

Gary W. Hendrix

Gary W. Hendrix

Dec 8, 2024

Gary W. Hendrix, 73, of Groton, passed away on December 8, 2024.

A lifelong area resident, he was born in Ithaca on January 29, 1951 and attended Dryden Central School. Gary was an award winning body mechanic, working most recently at Dave's Auto in Groton. He competed in competition shooting, and enjoyed motorcycle riding and car restoration. He also enjoyed many...

Douglas A. Davis

Douglas A. Davis

Nov 29, 2024

Douglas A. Davis, 82, of Genoa, passed away on November 29, 2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.

Doug was born on February 9, 1942 in Norwich, a son of the late Leon and Edith (Brown) Davis. He grew up in Smyrna and had been a resident of the Genoa area for the past 60 years. Doug worked his career in farming...

Carl P. Hammond

Carl P. Hammond

Nov 25, 2024

Carl P. Hammond, 61, of Groton, passed away at home on November 25, 2024 after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born on October 1, 1963 in Cortland, a son of James and Barbara (Preston) Hammond of Groton, who survive him. Carl was a graduate of Groton Central School, Class of 1982, and served an apprenticeship thereafter...

Ray A. Stevens

Ray A. Stevens

Nov 21, 2024

Ray A. Stevens, 57, of King Ferry, passed away at home unexpectedly on November 21, 2024.

Ray was born on September 10, 1967 in Cortland, a son of the late Georgie Stevens and Jean (Morgan) Fish. He was a resident of the Cortland-McGraw area for many years and worked as a Chef for the Hallmark Company in their operations at Wells...

Ronald A. Crysler

Ronald A. Crysler

Nov 19, 2024

Ronald A. Crysler, 73, of Moravia, passed away on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on October 21, 1951 in Syracuse, a son of the late Horace and Virginia (Henderson) Crysler. An area resident for many years, he retired as a heavy equipment operator with the NYS Department of Transportation. He was a US Army veteran...

Alene D. Heath

Alene D. Heath

Nov 16, 2024

Alene D. Heath, 54, of Cortland, passed away at home on November 16, 2024 after a short illness.

Alene was born on January 29, 1970 in Cortland, a daughter of Malcolm E. and Bonnie Ann (Snyder) Heath, who survive her.

A lifelong Cortland area resident, she was a graduate of the Cortland Jr.-Sr. High School. She graduated from Tompkins Community Hospital’s Radiographer...

Geraldine W. Aiken

Geraldine W. Aiken

Nov 7, 2024

Geraldine W. Aiken, 88, formerly of Groton, passed away on November 7, 2024 in Knoxville, TN.

Gerry was born on July 15, 1936 in Cincinnatus, daughter of the late Fredrick and Delpha Weaver. An area resident all her life, she was a graduate of Cincinnatus High School and a devoted homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Loren P. "Sonny" Aiken...

Kenneth G. Hagg

Kenneth G. Hagg

Nov 6, 2024

Kenneth G. Hagg, 79, of Genoa, passed away on November 6, 2024 at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse after a brief illness.

Ken was born October 21, 1945 in Dover, New Jersey, a son of the late Arvid W. and Hazel Mae (Johnson) Hagg. An area resident for most of his life, Ken worked for many years as a machinist...

Michael J. Portzline

Michael J. Portzline

Nov 5, 2024

Michael J. Portzline, 80, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 5, 2024.

Mike was born on August 29, 1944 in Ithaca, a son of the late Glenn and Drissa (Coggshall) Portzline. A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Dryden Central School. Mike retired after 25 years with Pall Trinity Micro in Cortland and had worked for...

Elizabeth "Betty" D. Townsend

Elizabeth "Betty" D. Townsend

Oct 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” D. Townsend, 76, of Genoa, on October 31, 2024. 

She was born on February 28, 1948 in Corning, daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Hatt) Dean. Raised in Poplar Ridge, she attended Sherwood school and graduated in 1966. Elizabeth also graduated from Auburn Community College. In earlier...

Margaret A. Powers

Margaret A. Powers

Oct 23, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Powers

October 30,1936 - October 23, 2024

Peggy Powers passed peacefully at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland, New York on October 23, 2024. She was 87 years old.

Peggy was born in Genoa, New York on October 30, 1936 and lived her entire life in the Genoa area.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, David;...

Mary A. Grisamore

Mary A. Grisamore

Oct 15, 2024

Mary A. Grisamore, 62, of Genoa, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on October 15, 2024 after a period of declining health.

Mary was born on September 16, 1962 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Paul R. and Christine (Henjes) Grisamore. She was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School and SUNY Morrisville, where she earned a degree in accounting....

Patricia A. Mills

Patricia A. Mills

Oct 11, 2024

Patricia A. Mills, 77, of Genoa, passed away on October 11, 2024 at Auburn Community Hospital.

Pat was born on October 18, 1946 in Luthers Mills, PA, a daughter of the late Lewis and Alma (McKeel) Darrow. An area resident most of her life, Pat was a home health aide, working for many years with Unity House and other organizations.

She is...

Beverly E. Hopkins

Beverly E. Hopkins

Oct 9, 2024

Beverly E. (Knolls) Hopkins, 86, of McLean, passed away on October 9, 2024 in Port Washington, NY.  Born December 5, 1937 in Cortland, she was the daughter of the late Harold F. and Thelma (Wire) Knolls. A lifelong area resident, Beverly graduated from Dryden High School and retired as Head Cook for Dryden School. She worked for many years with...

Dianne M. Toolan

Dianne M. Toolan

Oct 6, 2024

Dianne M. Toolan

December 17, 1969 – October 6, 2024

Dianne M. Toolan, 54, of Summerhill, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer.

A dedicated professional, Dianne worked for 37 years at P&C Fresh in Cortland, most recently as a bookkeeper. She had previously been employed at Brown's Grocery in Preble. Dianne cherished...

Gordon K. Crutchfield

Gordon K. Crutchfield

Sep 16, 2024

Gordon K. Crutchfield, 65, of Locke, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on September 16, 2024.

Gordon was born on September 16, 1959 in Syracuse, NY. He was married to Marilyn Crutchfield Nelson on April 15, 2019. He enjoyed scrapping and loved to be up early in the morning to get his day started. "Early bird catches the worm" was the...

Patricia J. Oregero

Patricia J. Oregero

Sep 6, 2024

Patricia Joyce Oregero, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Locke, NY, surrounded by her loving family on September 6, 2024. 

She was born on February 28, 1939, at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ, to the late George Biggar and Doris Biggar-Muller. Patricia was a devoted mother of nine and a beloved presence in the lives of many. 

She was...

Dorothy E. Barger

Dorothy E. Barger

Sep 6, 2024

Dorothy E. Barger, 93, of King Ferry, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 at Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Dottie or Dort, as she was known by many, was born on August 13, 1931 in Lansing, a daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Romanowski) Zifchock. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Ludlowville High School. Dorothy was a waitress...