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...
Newell F. Fenner, Sr.
Dec 9, 2025
Newell F. Fenner, Sr., 82, of Lansingville, passed away at home on December 9, 2025.
Newell was born in Sherwood, NY on December 19, 1942, a son of the late Marian (Avery) and George L. Fenner, Sr.
He was an area resident most of his life and a graduate of King Ferry High School. Newell worked throughout his career in trucking, farming...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Ryan
Nov 30, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Ryan, of Groton, NY, passed away on November 30, 2025 in Rochester, NY.
Born on February 13, 1938 in Homer, NY, she was the second youngest child of nine, born to Louise and Leon Mott.
Liz was educated at Groton Central School, graduating in 1956.
After serving as a homemaker for 13 years, she was employed at Tompkins-Cortland Community College...
Simkin Memorials
Nov 29, 2025
Linda M. Simkin
March 16, 1944 – November 29, 2025
A Memorial Service will be held for Linda on SATURDAY April 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting, 1868 Poplar Ridge Road.
If you would like to attend, virtually use the following zoom address:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85813646235?pwd=OGxRTlcyL3pUcVVVeU9IczJ6YzlnZz09
phone number (646) 558 8656
Meeting ID: 858 1364 6235
Passcode: 135575
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...
Linda Marie Simkin MD
Nov 29, 2025
Linda Marie Simkin MDMarch 16, 1944 – November 29, 2025
Linda passed away peacefully with comfort care provided by the very competent, caring staff at the Finger Lakes Center for Living where she had resided for nearly two years.
Linda was the only daughter and the youngest of four siblings born to Chester and Clara Simkin in Sherwood, NY.
She graduated from Sherwood...
Glen J. Hinckley
Nov 26, 2025
Glen J. Hinckley, 49, of McLean, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025.
A lifelong area resident, Glen was a graduate of Lansing Central School. He worked for many years as a maintenance technician for Cargill Salt in Lansing. Glen enjoyed riding motorcycle and spending time with family.He is survived by sons, Gage and Kaydin Hinckley and their mother, Barbara Alexander;...
Lance D. Hoag
Nov 22, 2025
Lance D. Hoag, 63, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 22, 2025.
Lance was born on September 11, 1962 in Auburn, a son of the late George and Donna (Barrington) Hoag, who predeceased him. A resident of Groton for most of his life, he served in the US Army and studied auto mechanics at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES.He is survived...
Karen Lynn Brown
Nov 9, 2025
Karen Lynn Brown, 66, of Groton, passed away on November 9, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Karen was born on February 28, 1959 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Ronald J. and Shirley (Chapman) Fish. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Homer Central School, Class of 1977.
Karen had served as Pastoral Minister at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church...
Eric J. Thurston
Nov 8, 2025
Eric J. Thurston, 54, of Scipio, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2025, at Auburn Community Hospital.
Born on May 25, 1971, in Auburn, Eric was the beloved son of Pamela (Clark) Grady of Inman, SC, and the late Ted J. Thurston. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Southern Cayuga Central School and later enjoyed a long career...
Normand Richard (Rick) Mainville
Nov 7, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Normand Richard (Rick) Mainville on Nov 7th 2025.
Rick was born in Ithaca on April 22, 1959 .
Rick is survived by his wife of 31 years, Christine (Aston) Mainville, of Ithaca, NY; his children: Jonathon Freund (Jessica Iacovelli), of Newfield, NY, and Christle Towner-Henriques (Carlos Henriques), of Colorado; his brother, John (Yvonne )...
Wendell B. Hatfield
Nov 3, 2025
Wendell B. Hatfield, 95, of Moravia, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1930 to Alfred Ralph Hatfield and Iva Bernice Ross Hatfield.
Wendell was predeceased by his wives: Nancy Jean Baker, Bernice Kahler, Celeste Finton, and Deloris Garrett; a daughter, Wenda Kehoe; daughter-in-law, Sandy Hewitt Hatfield; sister, Eugenia May (Gina) Hatfield Morrill; and brother, Arbon...
Michael R. Perkins
Oct 22, 2025
The family of Michael R. Perkins sadly announces his passing on October 22nd, 2025. Mike was born in Cortland, New York on November 24, 1957. He was the first born son of Paula Natoli Perkins and James E. Perkins.
Mike was a proud lifelong resident of Groton, New York and shared countless fond memories of his time at Groton High School....
John S. Leonard
Oct 20, 2025
John S. Leonard, 75, of Moravia, passed away on October 20, 2025 after a long illness.
John was born on November 20, 1949 in Auburn, son of the late Stanley and Helen (Bennett) Leonard. A lifelong area resident, John worked for many years on area farms and went on to be a NYS Corrections Officer.
He was a veteran of the US...
Beverly J. Plumadore
Oct 20, 2025
Beverly J. Plumadore, 80, of Groton, passed away on October 20, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness.
Beverly was born on July 27, 1945 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Robison) Mattoon. A lifelong Groton resident, Beverly attended Groton Central School and was a typewriter assembler for many years at Smith Corona Marchant (SCM)....
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...