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Emil (Sal) Janke
Dec 20, 2023
Emil (Sal) Janke, a longtime resident of Locke NY, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old.
The son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Lubrano) Janke, he was born on Feb. 22, 1940, in Crawford, N.Y.
Sal retired from his custodial position at Tompkins Cortland Community College after 25 years and...
Dr. Dorothy (Nielsen) Holmes
Dec 19, 2023
Dr. Dorothy (Nielsen) Holmes, 90, passed away peacefully on December19, 2023, in Groton, New York following an extended illness.
Born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on July 21, 1933, to the late Selma B.and Paul C. Nielsen, Dorothy grew up in Staten Island, New York whereshe attended Curtis High School, graduating in 1951.
While growing up, Dorothy’s intense interest in animals...
Mazie I. Wheeler
Dec 9, 2023
Mazie I. Wheeler, 86, of Genoa, passed away at home on December 9, 2023.
She was born July 13, 1937 in Sayre, PA, a daughter of the late Sterling and Jane(Whitbeck) Tompkins. An area resident for many years, Mazie was a school bus driverfor Southern Cayuga Central School District, and had retired after several years as ayouth detention assistant at...
Martha J. Krebs
Dec 9, 2023
Martha J. Krebs, King Ferry, NY, passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 80. Born April 23, 1943 to the late Audley and Mary Strickland, she was a graduate of Candor High School. Martha retired in 2003 from Emerson Power Transmission in Ithaca, after 25 years of service. Martha was a very caring, giving, loving wife,...
Walter A. Boles
Dec 6, 2023
Walter "Walt" A. Boles, 83, of Freeville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, inAuburn, NY.
Born on May 5, 1940, Walt was one of seven children born to the late Raymond W. Boles and RoseMarie Beyeler. He grew up on the family farm in Lansing, NY, participating in many rodeos hostedby the family. He served in the Air...
Lauretta "Tink" Metzgar Payson
Dec 4, 2023
Lauretta "Tink" Metzgar Payson, 86, of Groton, passed away at home on December 4, 2023.
She was born October 11, 1937 in West Groton, a daughter of the late Robert Metzgar and Ruth (Buck) Metzgar Sincerbeaux. She was a graduate of the Groton High School Class of 1955, and had never missed the Annual Alumni Reunion & picnic, last attending...
Stuart L. Weeks
Nov 27, 2023
Stuart L. Weeks, 75, of Genoa, passed away on November 27, 2023 at home. He was born December 16, 1947 in Cortland, a son of the late Emerson and Helen (Geiger) Weeks. A lifelong area resident, Stuart served 25 years as a NYS Corrections Officer, retiring as a Lieutenant at the Cayuga Correctional Facility. He had also worked in...
Philip R. Thayer
Nov 8, 2023
Philip R. (Phil) Thayer, 70, of Genoa, passed away at home on November 8, 2023. Phil was born March 18, 1953 in Auburn, a son of the late Gordon E. and Marilyn (King) Thayer. A lifelong area resident, Phil graduated from Southern Cayuga Central School and was a self-employed legend, operating as "Phil Thayer General Contractor." He enjoyed woodworking,...
Eileen M. Welch
Oct 29, 2023
Eileen M. Welch, 72, of King Ferry, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Born March 17, 1951 in New York City, she was the daughter of Carlos and Carmen (Diaz) Rivera. She earned her bachelor's degree at St. John's University, her master's at Yeshiva University, and also attained credits at New York University.
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Eugene Alfred Signor
Oct 28, 2023
Eugene A. Signor, 87, of Locke, passed away on October 28, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center. Gene was born December 27, 1935 in Moravia, a son of the late Alfred B. and Alice (Rouse) Signor. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Genoa High School and earned an Associates Degree in Labor Law Studies at Cornell University, He retired as...
Margaret T. Lippincott
Oct 24, 2023
Margaret (Maggie) Forsythe Lippincott, 87, of Genoa, was sleeping peacefully athome when she entered her eternal rest on October 24, 2023.
She was the eldest daughter of Gilbert and Catherine (Finn) Forsythe, born onDecember 22, 1935 in Waverly, NY. She graduated from Owego Free Academyin 1953. Shortly after, she met and married Jim Lippincott and for the next 35years followed...
Alan L. Edwards, Sr.
Oct 24, 2023
Alan L. Edwards, Sr., 69, of Summerhill, passed away at home on October 24, 2023. He was born September 2, 1954 in Cortland, a son of the late James and Mary (Scutt) Edwards. Alan attended Groton schools and graduated from Fabius-Pompey Central School. He retired after a 30 year career with J.D. Ferro Roofing in Cortland. He was "all...
Carlton Reese Ryan
Oct 24, 2023
Carlton Reese Ryan, 85, passed away on October 24th , surrounded by his loving family.
Carlton was born on October 27th , 1937, to Robert and Ruth Ryan of Malloryville, NY. He often shared stories of his youth,with his sister Mary and brother Rolly, working his grandparents farm and exploring Fall Creek and the pasturessurrounding. In 8th grade, he was...
Sheila Marie Morusty
Oct 19, 2023
Sheila Marie Morusty, 72, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center. Sheila was born April 6, 1951 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Harmond and Clara (Drake) Adams. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Dryden Central School and was employed for 42 years...
Michele L. VanOrman
Oct 18, 2023
Michele L. VanOrman, 66, of King Ferry, passed away at home unexpectedly on October 18, 2023. She was born November 26, 1956 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Robert and Jane (Black) Green, and was a graduate of Auburn Central School. Michele was a bookkeeper for many years with the Visiting Nurse Services of Ithaca, and...
David L. Banner
Oct 2, 2023
David L. Banner, 62, of Poplar Ridge, passed away at home on October 2, 2023. He was born on December 20, 1960 in Cortland, a son of the late Raymond and Mary (Sprague) Banner. David graduated from Southern Cayuga Central School and studied auto mechanics at Alfred State College. He was a shop foreman and automotive technician at Driver's...
Jane A. Devlen
Sep 28, 2023
Jane A. Devlen, 84, of Groton, passed away on September 28, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1939 in Groton, a daughter of the late Clarence and Rhoda (Westlake) Devlen. A graduate of Groton Central School, Jane worked as an Assembler for Smith Corona (SCM), and retired from Pall Trinity Micro Corp. in Cortland. She enjoyed...
Sarah (Sallie) A. Devlen
Sep 26, 2023
Sarah (Sallie) A. Devlen, 84, of Groton, passed away on September 26, 2023 at the Groton Community Health Care Center. She was born May 29, 1939 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (Hartnett) Cashin. She was raised in Moravia and was a graduate of Moravia Central School. Sallie was a career administrative assistant, working for...
Walter J. Sedorus, Sr.
Sep 18, 2023
Walter J. Sedorus, Sr., 87, of Moravia, passed away at home on September 18, 2023. There are no public services.
Arlene D. Blake
Sep 17, 2023
Arlene (Dingy) Blake, 87, of Moravia, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the Groton Community Health Care Center. Private interment will be in the North Lansing Cemetery. There are no public services. Arrangements are entrusted to the Shurtleff Funeral Home.
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