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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
Amy Elspeth Engelbrecht-Wiggans
Apr 4, 2025
It is with an immensely heavy heart that we share that Dr. Amy Engelbrecht-Wiggans passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Dr. Engelbrecht-Wiggans joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2021 as an Assistant Professor. She was highly regarded in the classroom with a reputation for her student-centered approach to teaching. She inspired bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. students...
Grace D. Turo
Apr 3, 2025
Grace D. Turo, 70, formerly of Locke, passed away on April 3, 2025 at Hospicare & Palliative Care Services in Ithaca.
She was born February 21, 1955 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Gordon "Donald" and Barbara (Thurston) Gross. A resident of southern Cayuga County for most of her life, she retired from Cornell University, where for many years she...
Susan G. (Grisamore) Bower
Apr 1, 2025
Susan G. Bower, 67, of Genoa, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on April 1, 2025 after a brief illness.
Susan was born on November 25, 1957 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Paul R. and Christine (Henjes) Grisamore. She was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School and Alfred State College.
Sue farmed and worked throughout her life in the...
Coral M. "Mick" Reeves
Mar 19, 2025
Coral M. "Mick" Reeves, 83, of Genoa, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025 after a brief illness.
Mick was born February 3, 1942, a son of the late Herbert Lee and Nina (Lewis) Reeves. A lifelong area resident, he attended Genoa High School. Mick was a well-known area business owner, actively operating Reeves Farm Trucking up until his...
Sherry L. Thurston
Mar 18, 2025
Sherry L. Thurston passed away on March 18th 2025 at the age of 77, having lived most of her life in Groton.
Born July 29, 1947, Sherry was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Stevens and Augusta (Davis) Stevens McLean and Paul F. McLean. Sherry graduated from Groton High School, received her Associate's Degree in Human Services at Tompkins Cortland...
Willard F. Durbin, Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
Willard F. "Willie" Durbin, Jr., 66, of Moravia passed away at home unexpectedly on February 18, 2025.
Willie was born on January 16, 1959 in Auburn, a son of the late Willard F. and Beverly (Larson) Durbin, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Moravia Central School. He worked for many years with his father, assuming ownership and operating Durbin's...
Carlton John Warner
Feb 12, 2025
Carlton John Warner, 86, of Locke, NY left us peacefully on February 12, surrounded by family and friends at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. He will be remembered for his kind, caring, and humorous personality, as well as his perseverance to live life independently while managing a disabling health condition.
Carl was born on August 2, 1938, in Groton, a son of...
Kathleen C. Edwards
Feb 8, 2025
Kathleen C. Edwards, 67, of Venice, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2025.
Kathy was born on January 2, 1958 in Auburn, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Kashinsky) Sullivan. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School. She co-owned and operated Edwards Eggs for many years, and had served over a...
Marvin Lee Hallstead
Jan 15, 2025
Marvin L. Hallstead, 61, of Groton, formerly from Homer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 15, 2025.
Marvin was a son of the late Morris and Marion Conway Hallstead. He had been employed by McMahons EZ Acres until his health wouldn't allow him to, and he was predeceased by both of his sons, Cliffard and Brandon, Sr.
Marvin is survived by his companion, "Boots";...
James "Jim" Kirby
Jan 15, 2025
James Richard Kirby, beloved father of six, gifted pianist, honored veteran and skilled electrician, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on June 26, 1940, in Ithaca, New York to Ruth LaFrance and Jerome Kirby (deceased), Jim was raised in a loving and joy-filled Catholic home. Jim loved music and was an amazing piano player. In...
Violet M. DaBall
Jan 14, 2025
Violet M. DaBall, 101, of Groton, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at the Groton Community Health Care Center.
Violet was born on July 15, 1923 in Douglas County, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Parsey (Sims) Russell.A Tompkins County area resident for most of her life, Violet was a factory worker, and was employed at Smith...
Katie Mae Radcliffe
Jan 13, 2025
Katie Mae Radcliffe, 34, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025.
Katie was born on February 5, 1990 in Cortland, a daughter of Bill and Melissa (Emerson) Radcliffe. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Lansing Central School and the Tompkins-Tioga BOCES IEP Program.In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Tara Radcliffe; brother, Matthew Radcliffe;...
David C. Nesbit
Jan 12, 2025
David C. Nesbit, 92, of Genoa, passed away on January 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
David was born January 31, 1932, in Genoa, son of the late Harold and Pauline (Hurlbut) Nesbit. A lifelong Genoa resident, he retired after 25 years with Cornell University and had worked previously for many years at Smith Corona (SCM). He was a Veteran of...
Donald J. Mastin
Jan 2, 2025
Donald J. Mastin, 87, of Genoa, passed away on January 2, 2024 at Cayuga Medical Center.
Don was born on March 5, 1937 in Genoa, a son of the late Warren and Dorothy (Leonard) Mastin.A lifelong Genoa resident, he retired after nearly 40 years as a custodian at Cornell University and had assisted at several area farms, including the Grisamore, Hand,...
Elsie M. Todd
Dec 29, 2024
Elsie M. Todd, 87, of Cortland, passed away on December 29, 2024 at Crown Park Rehabilitation Center.
Elsie was born on November 24, 1937 in Summerhill and was a longtime resident of the McGraw and Groton areas. She was an inspector at Smith Corona (SCM), where she was employed for 28 years. She worked afterward as an assistant in the Groton...
Sandra J. Wright
Dec 28, 2024
Sandra J. Wright, 73, of Groton, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center after a brief illness.
Sandy was born on June 4, 1951 in Ithaca, daughter of the late Robert E. and Norma (Tyler) Wright, Jr. A graduate of the Ithaca City Schools, she worked as an electro-mechanical assembler at Precision Filters in Ithaca, and...
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
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
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
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...
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