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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...
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...
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