Obituaries

Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Genoa & Groton, New York & Surrounding Areas

Otis Mathis Jackson

Otis Mathis Jackson

Aug 21, 2023

 

Sgt. Major (Ret) Otis M. Jackson, 85, of Groton, passed away at home on August 21, 2023.   He was born on January 15, 1938 in England, AK, a son of the late Otis W. and Louise (Howard) Jackson. He enjoyed a thirty-year career with the US Army as a combat engineer, mechanical maintenance supervisor, linguist and instructor, serving at...

Athena Lynn Kalandros

Athena Lynn Kalandros

Aug 14, 2023

 

Athena Lynn Kalandros, 60, of Groton, passed away at home on August 14, 2023. She was born November 11, 1962 in San Diego, CA, a daughter of the late Michael and Alice (Shanaberger) Kalandros.  She was raised in San Francisco and earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of California at Santa Cruz. She had worked as a...

Dorothy H. Lonsky

Dorothy H. Lonsky

Aug 12, 2023

Dorothy H. Lonsky, 92, of Genoa, passed away peacefully at home on August 12,2023.

She was born September 15, 1930 in Cliffside Park, NJ, daughter of the lateStanley and Anna (Sosniki) Holowacz. She earned a Bachelor's Degree at DrewTheological University.

Widowed at an early age, she devoted her life to her six sons, and only daughter.She encouraged their interests and...

Pauline B. Lippincott

Pauline B. Lippincott

Aug 12, 2023

 

Pauline B. Lippincott, 98, of King Ferry, passed away on August 12, 2023 in Canandaigua.    Born July 17, 1925 in King Ferry, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Golden) Berrells. A lifelong King Ferry resident, she was Valedictorian of the Class of 1943 at King Ferry High School and had operated Pauline's Beauty Shop...

Sandra L. Dhe

Sandra L. Dhe

Aug 10, 2023

 

Sandra Lee (Sandy Nobles) Dhe, 66, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2023 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Sandy was born October 24, 1956 in Shirley, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Norma (Whalen) and Stanley Nobles. She was a graduate of Groton Central School and had co-owned and operated Sandra D's restaurant in Groton for...

Frank E. Thornton

Frank E. Thornton

Jul 29, 2023

 

Frank E. Thornton, 80, of Locke, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse.   Born February 11, 1943 in Cortland, he was the son of the late Seth and Dorothy (Breeds) Thornton. A lifelong resident of Moravia & Locke, Frank attended Moravia schools and earned a degree at Syracuse University. He worked as a...

Edward J. Schultz

Edward J. Schultz

Jul 28, 2023

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Edward J Schultz of Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on July 28,2023in New Milford, CT. He was 84 years old. Ed was the only child of Martin J. and Helen (Shaver) Schultz.In his early years, Ed served in the United States Army from 1961-1966 and was proud of his service...

Douglas Gerald Beebee

Douglas Gerald Beebee

Jul 27, 2023

Douglas Gerald Beebee, 74, of Scipio Center, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Groton on July 27, 2023.   Born April 3, 1949 in Auburn, he was a son of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Becker) Beebee.  Doug attended the Genoa, King Ferry, and Southern Cayuga Schools. A longtime resident of Scipio Center, he retired after 32 years...

David (Dave) S. Beeman

David (Dave) S. Beeman

Jul 19, 2023

David S. (Dave)  Beeman, 62, of Dryden, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on July 19, 2023, after a short illness.    Born October 21, 1960, in Endicott, he was the son of the late Donald and Marie (Snavely) Beeman. He worked most recently as the head cook at MoMo's Cafe in North Lansing.   Dave is survived by his...

Francis (Frank) K. Piechuta

Francis (Frank) K. Piechuta

Jul 14, 2023

 

Francis Kevin Piechuta

AURORA   Francis (Frank) K. Piechuta, 72, passed away at home on Friday July 14, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer.   He was born in Auburn, NY on October 31, 1950 to Bernard F.  “Pepper” and Marian (Parmenter) Piechuta.  Growing up in King Ferry,  he was a graduate of Southern Cayuga High School and...

Shirley A. Hagg

Shirley A. Hagg

Jul 12, 2023

Shirley A. Hagg, 77, of Genoa, NY passed away on July 12, 2023 at the Groton Community Health Care Center.

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Gary Michael Mitchell

Gary Michael Mitchell

Jul 11, 2023

Gary Michael Mitchell, 71, passed away at home on July 11th, 2023.

Born on November 21st, 1951, Gary was the oldest of seven kids. He is survived by his five sisters (Terry, Darlene, Debbie, Denise, Tammy) and one brother (Chip). Gary is also survived by his four children (Cameron, Shawn, Michael, and Rachel). He spent the last few years...

Mary Louise Place

Mary Louise Place

Jul 6, 2023

 

Mary Louise Place, 80, of Los Angeles, CA died July 6, 2023 after a long battle with COPD.  Mary lived in Groton, NY until 1995 when she moved to Kitty Hawk, NC, then to Lake Havasu, AZ and finally, in 2009, to Los Angeles.  

Born to J. Henry and Pearl (Stanley) Rood in Albany, NY on May 5, 1943, Mary...

Lorin E. Correll

Lorin E. Correll

Jun 28, 2023

 

Lorin E. Correll, 50, of Gardnerville, NV, tragically passed away on June 28, 2023. He was on vacation with the love of his life, Lanita, and his beloved chosen family members, Trixie and Rex, in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, when he drowned. 

While Lorin truly loved serving the public, he loved his family more. Lorin was a dedicated, loyal,...

Marie Frances O'Shea

Marie Frances O'Shea

Jun 27, 2023

 

Marie Frances O'Shea, 100, formerly of Groton, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023 at Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca.

She was born July 17, 1922 in Raleigh, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Alta (Eaton) Peacock. An area resident most of her life, she graduated from Homer High School. "Franky" was an assistant at the Groton Public...

Michael W. Pollack, Sr.

Michael W. Pollack, Sr.

Jun 17, 2023

Michael W. Pollack, Sr., 95, of Groton, passed away on June 17, 2023 at home.   Mike was born on December 18, 1927 in New York City, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Velkie) Pollack.  He resided on the family farm in West Groton most of his years and was a self-employed dairy and crop farmer all of his...

Lawrence A. Streeter

Lawrence A. Streeter

Jun 13, 2023

 

Lawrence A. "Larry" Streeter, 66, of Ithaca, passed away on June 13, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.   Larry was born September 20, 1956 in Elmira, son of the late Donald and Thelma (Williamson) Streeter. He was a graduate of Ithaca Central School and worked for many years in retail management for P&C Foods, Rite Aid, and most recently...

Douglas P. Tallman, Sr.

Douglas P. Tallman, Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that while surrounded by family, Douglas P. Tallman, Sr., age 70, joined our heavenly Father on June 10, 2023 at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, NY, after a long battle with health issues.

Doug was born February 2, 1953 to Rose (Monty) and Paul Tallman, who predeceased him. Doug is survived by his wife and...

Carole Ann Reeves

Carole Ann Reeves

Jun 3, 2023

Carole Ann Reeves, 82, of Genoa, passed away at the family home on June 3, 2023.   She was born March 5, 1941 in Sherwood, a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Britt) Shields. A lifelong area resident, Carole graduated from King Ferry High School.  She was a co-owner/operator of the Genoa Snack Bar for many years and was...

Carina E. Emerson

Carina E. Emerson

May 30, 2023

 

Carina E. Emerson, 88, of Groton, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023 at the Groton Community Health Care Center.

 

Born March 17, 1935 in Homer, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Jeanette (Hilsinger) Jeffery.

 

Carina grew up in McLean and graduated from Dryden High School, where she was awarded the first GAA (Girls...