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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
David N. Cota
Apr 3, 2024
David N. Cota, 72, of Cortland, passed away on April 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 5 at McGraw Box Brewing Company, 1 Spring St., McGraw. Arrangements are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home, Groton.
Norma J. Meeks
Apr 3, 2024
Norma J. Meeks, 78, of Moravia, passed away at home unexpectedly on April 3, 2024.She was born on March 2, 1946 in Chaumont, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Shaw) Ramsey. Norma was an area resident for most of her life, and she had worked as a cashier at the Modern Market in Moravia for the past...
Virginia Helen (Townsend) Binns
Apr 3, 2024
Virginia Helen (Townsend) Binns passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Born on June 25, 1930 in Cayuga, NY to Erle B Townsend and Lura Durnford Townsend, Virginia was the second of 10 children and their oldest daughter. She helped to raise her younger siblings and then raised 9 children of her own alongside her husband...
Gordon C. Shults
Mar 30, 2024
Gordon "Gordy" C. Shults, 62, of Groton, passed away at home on March 30, 2024.He was born November 2, 1961 in Cortland, son of Elizabeth (Tompkins) Conger and the late Charles Shults. A lifelong area resident, Gordy graduated with the Groton Central School Class of 1980 and had been employed as a machinist with several local companies, and more recently...
Marijane D. Seamans
Mar 26, 2024
Marijane D. Seamans, 83, of Groton, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born in Moravia, NY on September 30, 1940, the daughter of Orville and Vira (Downes) Tracy. She retired after 26 years from Smith-Corona and became a partner and owner, with her husband, Gerald, in the Family Deli in Moravia, NY for 25 years.She is survived by...
John R. Berry
Mar 24, 2024
John R. Berry, 75, of Genoa, passed away on March 24, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.John was born March 10, 1949, a son of the late Ralph and Hazel (Van Patten) Berry. He was a lifelong resident of Genoa and graduated from Genoa High School. A certified organic farmer, John owned and operated Berry Farms with his wife,...
Dale E. St. Clair
Mar 22, 2024
Dale E. St. Clair, 89, of Auburn, formerly of Genoa, passed away peacefully at Auburn Community Hospital on March 22, 2024.Dale was born April 28, 1934 in Northumberland, PA, a son of the late Jesse and Mary (Bitler) St. Clair. He was a graduate of Union Springs High School and retired after 30 years as a machinist and foreman with...
Ronald Buxenbaum
Mar 21, 2024
Ronald Buxenbaum, 88, of Aurora, New York, passed away on March 21st surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on December 15th, 1935 in Marathon, NY, and graduated from Sherwood Central School in 1953 and Cornell University in 1957 with a degree in Animal Husbandry.
Ron always wanted to be a dairy farmer, and in 1960 he purchased his own...
James J. Allen, Jr.
Mar 18, 2024
James J. "JJ" Allen, Jr., 68, of Groton, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.JJ was born on November 6, 1955 in Brooklyn, a son of the late James J. and Marion (McDonald) Allen, Sr. An area resident most of his life, he was a graduate of Groton Central School, and retired after 35 years as...
Betsy B. Hargett
Mar 14, 2024
Betsy B. Hargett, 97, of Locke, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2024.She was born on October 4, 1926 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Riese) Breeds. A lifelong area resident, Betsy graduated from Moravia High School. In addition to raising eight children and tending with her husband to Maple Glen Farm, she was...
Newell "Charlie" F. Fenner, Jr.
Mar 9, 2024
Newell F. "Charlie" Fenner, Jr., 54, of Lansingville, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2024 at his home.Charlie was born on January 13, 1970 in Ithaca, son of Newell F. and Elizabeth "Sissy" (Boles) Fenner, Sr., who survive him. He was a graduate of Lansing Central School and enjoyed a 20+ year career with Borg Warner Automotive. As a...
Dewitt C. Marion
Mar 8, 2024
Dewitt C. “Dewey” Marion, 90, of Aurora, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at home.He was born on April 14, 1933 in Auburn, a son of the late Daniel and Lillian (Seeloff) Marion.Dewey attended Central High School in Auburn and was employed for 36 years as a hammerdriver at Hammond & Irving (H&I). He was an Army Veteran of...
Lisa Ann Gallow
Mar 6, 2024
Lisa Ann Gallow, 56, formerly of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2024 in Myrtle Beach, SC.Lisa was born on December 22, 1967 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Lawrence J. "Larry" and Sally E. (Porter) Hays. She was a graduate of Groton Central School and was obtaining her MBA at Post University. She dedicated many years of...
Edna M. Bouck
Mar 4, 2024
Edna M. Bouck, 88, of Groton, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024 at the Groton Community Health Care Center.She was born January 21, 1936 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Armstrong) Flynn. Edna was a lifelong resident of the Moravia-Locke area, and retired after many years as a cook with the Moravia Central School District....
William J. Carey
Mar 3, 2024
William J. Carey, 69, of Locke and formerly Mexico, NY, left us on March 3, 2024 after enduring many medical treatments and associated complications. He felt fortunate to return to his family home, surrounded by his family and closest friends for these last few years.Bill was delivered into the loving arms of Gerald F. and Madeline H. Carey on November...
William Burns Woernley
Feb 19, 2024
William "Bill" Burns Woernley, 88, of Homer, passed away on February 19, 2024 in Cortland.He was born September 22, 1935 in Ithaca, a son of the late Laurence and Alice (Burns) Woernley. Bill graduated from Moravia High School and was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Signal Corps from 1954-57. He was honorably discharged from the Army...
Gladys "Pete" Purdy
Feb 14, 2024
Gladys "Pete" PurdyDecember 11, 1922 - February 14, 2024It is with sadness to share Gladys "Pete" Purdy, age 101, formerly of Venice Center, passed away on February 14, 2024 at the Finger Lakes Center for Living in Auburn. She is survived by her sons: David Purdy (Laurie) of Moravia, NY, Bruce Purdy (Nancy) of Auburn, NY, and Phillip Purdy (Pamela)...
Kim M. Bennett
Feb 11, 2024
Kim M. Bennett, 72, of Groton, passed away at home unexpectedly on February 11, 2024.Kim was born on November 20, 1951 in Cortland, son of the late Albert J. "AJ" and Jeanne (Morgan) Bennett. After graduating from Groton Central School, Kim entered the military and continued his career in the public safety field.In naming Kim to her Veterans' Hall of...
Bradley "Brad" L. Griffin
Feb 5, 2024
Bradley "Brad" Griffin, 91, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2024.
Brad was born October 3rd, 1932, in Ossining, NY to Anne Marie LaPeer and Walter Jacob Griffin. He graduated from Ossining High School in June 1950. He entered active Army service that included 13 months in Korea. His last assignment was as crew chief of the...
Ella May Swearingen
Jan 27, 2024
Ella May (Crouch) Swearingen, 95, of Groton, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024 at Hospicare & Palliative Services in Ithaca.
She was born September 28, 1928 in Ledyard, the daughter of the late John Henry and Elsie Cleao (Allen) Crouch. Ella was lifelong area resident, having made and tended home for her family. She had also worked in earlier years...
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