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Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas
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...
Marie Ann Degear
Jan 24, 2024
Marie Ann Degear, 47, of Groton, passed away on January 24, 2024 in Creston, IA, surrounded by family.She was born March 6, 1976 in Syracuse, a daughter of Betty (Deyo) Merithew, of Groton, and the late George Merithew, Sr. A lifelong area resident, she loved music & animals, flowers & gardens, motorcycle rides & traveling, barbeques & bonfires, and, most...
Mary Jane Nielsen
Jan 21, 2024
Mary Jane Nielsen, 95, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2024.
She was born November 14, 1928 in West Groton, a daughter of the late Nicholas “Nick” and Beatrice (Hough) Warner and was a lifelong area resident. Mary retired as an assembler at Smith Corona Marchant (SCM) in Groton, and had worked in prior years at the...
Sandra B. Driscoll
Jan 19, 2024
Heaven gained another angel when Sandra B. Driscoll, 77, of Genoa, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on January 19, 2024 due to complications of COVID.
She was born May 9, 1946 in Auburn, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Curtis) Bickel. Sandy had been a lifelong resident of Genoa and graduated from Genoa Central School. Sandy retired in...
William A. Jenkins
Jan 15, 2024
William A. Jenkins, 79, of Ithaca, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2024 at his home. Bill was born on May 4, 1944 in Scranton, PA, son of the late John G. and Betty (Thomas) Jenkins. He attended Penn State and received a Bachelor's in accounting. Bill retired from the accounting department at New York State Electric & Gas, and was...
Valerie Jean Humnicky
Jan 12, 2024
Valerie Jean Humnicky: born 2/14/1952, died 1/12/2024. Predeceased by her mother, father and brother. Survived by 5 sisters, 2 brothers, 11 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews. Valerie lived in the Ithaca area for the last 45 years. She worked on the Commons for most of those years. Valerie was an artist and free spirit. She loved...
Barbara C. Potter
Jan 2, 2024
Barbara C. Potter, 89, of Auburn, formerly of King Ferry, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2024 at her home. Barbara was born on August 2, 1934 in Ringoes, NJ, the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Marshall) Cornell. She retired after 20 years as a police dispatcher with the Cayuga Heights Police Department, and in her earlier years,...
Irving L. Fuller
Dec 20, 2023
Irving L. Fuller, 94, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2023.
He was born on February 27, 1929 in Groton, a son of the late Harold V M and Nellie (English) Fuller. A lifelong area resident, Mr. Fuller was a graduate of the McLean High School and served from 1948-1952 as a control tower...
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...
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