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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
Dr. Wallace E. Holmes
Oct 9, 2025
Dr. Wallace Eugene Holmes, 92, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Groton, New York.
Wally was born in Ithaca, NY on April 3,1933, to Russell Ditmars Holmes and Alice Caslick Holmes who lived on Titus Road, later renamed Westhaven Road. Later, the family moved to a farm outside of Groton, NY, and then to a farm on McClintock Road...
Melanie Joan Bancroft Sharpsteen
Oct 5, 2025
Melanie Joan Bancroft Sharpsteen, 84, passed away peacefully in her home in Stuart, Florida, on October 5, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1941, in Groton, New York, the daughter of the late Mortimer J. Bancroft and Margret E. (Watrous) Bancroft.
In addition to her parents, Melanie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward R. Sharpsteen; her sister, Linda Drummond;...
Pamela J. Wagner
Sep 29, 2025
Pamela J. Wagner, 58, of Locke, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse on September 29, 2025.She was born May 15, 1967 in Westwood, NJ, a daughter of Dorothy (Coffin) Wagner, of Locke, and the late Martin Wagner, Sr. An area resident most of her life, she was a graduate of Moravia Central School and earned an Associate's Degree...
Lester D. White
Sep 22, 2025
Lester D. White, 62, of Genoa, passed away on September 22, 2025 at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse.
Lester was born on July 11, 1963 in Syracuse, a son of Annette (Morrissette) White, of Venice, NY and the late Gordon F. White. A longtime, well-known resident of the Genoa area, Lester drove trucks for O'Toole Stone & Gravel in Moravia,...
Laurence J. Devlen
Sep 21, 2025
Laurence J. Devlen, 89, of Groton, passed away at home on September 21, 2025 after a brief illness.
Larry was born on May 10, 1936 in Cortland, a son of the late Laurence E. and Olive (Wilber) Devlen. A lifelong Groton resident, Larry attended Groton High School and was a veteran of the US Navy, serving on the aircraft carrier USS...
Betty W. Pollack
Sep 11, 2025
Betty W. (Slocum) Pollack, 92, of Groton, passed away on September 11, 2025 at Upstate University Hospital after a brief illness.
Betty was born on May 7, 1933 in Groton to her proud parents, Willard and Winifred (Searles) Slocum. While growing up, Betty was involved with Sunday school and church activities at the First Methodist Church of Groton. She also spent...
Matthew Royce Adams
Sep 3, 2025
Matthew Royce Adams, 50, of Dryden, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 as a result of a bicycle accident.
Matthew attended Dryden High School and graduated from Craven Community College in New Bern, NC, with a degree in Auto Body Repair. He loved fixing up old cars and driving fast. Matthew struggled with issues of addiction his entire adult life. He...
Christopher L. Merritt
Aug 29, 2025
"Cowboy Up"! Chris' motto for his life.
He fought cancer 3 times through his life. First being when he was 9 years old, the next being at the age of 40, and now this last battle, which ended up beating him. He fought hard for 4 1/2 years and never, not once, did he think that he couldn't beat this cancer...
Yvonne L. "Bonnie" (Saville) Young
Aug 28, 2025
With heavy hearts and plenty of stories to tell, we announce the passing of Yvonne “Bonnie” Young (Saville), age 73, of Moravia, who left this world peacefully on August 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. To her great grandchildren, she was known as their “Mamaw,” and to her stepson, affectionately (and sometimes mischievously) “The Bon.”
Bonnie shared a quiet country life...
Beverly (Stewart) Oaksford Moore
Aug 25, 2025
Beverly (Stewart) Oaksford Moore
Beverly Grace Stewart Halladay Miller Oaksford Moore, 88, of Moravia, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025, at Cayuga Medical Center.
She was born on October 16, 1936, daughter of the late Herbert Q. and Dora (Thomas) Stewart. A lifelong Groton area resident, she was in the first graduating class at the "new" Groton High School in 1955....
Harold L. "Porky" Peters
Aug 22, 2025
Harold L. “Porky” Peters passed away on August 22, 2025.
He was born in Elmira, NY on February 1, 1936, the son of William and Mary Mallett Peters. He was a member of Carrington Fuller Post 800 American Legion, a retired member of the Citizens Hook and Ladder Co. #3 of the Groton Fire Department, and a past member of the New Jersey Vehicle...
Lloyal W. "Shorty" Burrows
Aug 22, 2025
Lloyal W. Burrows, 86, of Genoa, NY passed away unexpectedly at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse on August 22, 2025. Lloyal (also known as "Shorty" for most of his life) was born in Taylor, NY on June 28, 1939 to the late Harold G. Burrows and Phoebe I. Burrows.
Lloyal farmed for many years alongside his late wife of 63 years, Ellie,...
Susan M. Landon
Aug 11, 2025
Poplar Ridge, NY – Susan M. Landon, 72, beloved mother and friend passed away peacefully at her home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, secure in her faith and trust in God.
She was born on July 3, 1953, and grew up in Venice (NY), the daughter of the late Harold and Beverly (Myers) Landon. She graduated from Southern...
William Lee "Bill" Parker, Sr.
Jul 23, 2025
William Lee "Bill" Parker, Sr., 76, of Locke, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
Bill was born on April 23, 1949 in Ithaca, a son of the late Paul and Mae (Oplinger) Parker. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Lansing Central School. Bill retired after 25 years as a crane operator with Local 545...
Ray G. Hutchings
Jul 20, 2025
Ray G. Hutchings, 93, of Groton, passed away on July 20, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness.
He was born on May 24, 1932 in Virgil, the son of the late Ray Curtis and Lillian (Austin) Hutchings. A lifelong area resident, Ray retired as a Motor Equipment Operator with the Town of Homer and had been...
Chester E. "Chet" Ferguson
Jul 19, 2025
Chester E. "Chet" Ferguson, 66, of Genoa, passed away on July 19, 2025 at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse.
Chet was born on December 20, 1958 in the Panama Canal Zone. He attended Thousand Island Central School and was a proud veteran of the US Army. He had resided for many years in the Genoa area, where he owned and...
Jo Ann "Jody" Koegler
Jul 13, 2025
Jo Ann “Jody” Koegler, 77, of Geneva, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 13, 2025.
Jody was born on August 22, 1947 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Theodore and Phyllis (Briggs) Deal. She grew up and lived her life in and around the Rochester area. She was a resident of the Fairport, Walworth and Geneva/Waterloo areas for many...
Billy Jack Breed
Jul 13, 2025
Billy Jack Breed, 33, of Groton, unexpectedly passed away on July 13, 2025 at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse.
Jack was born on September 3, 1991 in Ithaca, and he graduated from Ithaca High School. He was a lifelong resident of Tompkins County and a dedicated community member. He was a lineman with the Village of Groton Municipal Electric System,...
Barbara J. Horner
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara J. Horner, 84, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the Groton Community Health Care Center after a period of declining health.
Barb or Barbie, as her three sisters called her, was born on July 12, 1941, in Cortland, a daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude (Randall) Karn. A resident of the Groton-Moravia area most of her life, she...
Douglas B. Caveney
Jul 12, 2025
Doug Caveney, passed away on July 12, 2025 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He departed peacefully at his home in Lansing, NY surrounded by his loved ones and his dog, Cassie. Doug touched the lives of many around him with strength, resilience and unwavering spirit. Despite facing the challenges of his illness, he remained a beacon of hope...
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