Obituaries

Genoa & Groton, New York Obituaries

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

James E. Bailey

James E. Bailey

May 21, 2023

James E. Bailey, 77, of Aurora, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21, 2023.   Born August 8, 1945 in Sherwood, he was a son of the late Dean S. and Gladys (Murray) Bailey. He was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of King Ferry Central School. He served for 32 years as Town of Ledyard Highway Superintendent....

Phillip A. English

Phillip A. English

May 21, 2023

Phillip A. English, 98, of Groton, passed away on May 21, 2023 at the Groton Community Health Care Center. Phil was born on October 1, 1924 in Groton, a son of the late DeForestand Anna (Wilkins) English.  A lifelong Groton resident, Philattended Groton schools and retired after 40 years as a tool maker atSmith Corona Marchant (SCM).  He was an...

Christopher Ryan Dunn

Christopher Ryan Dunn

May 19, 2023

Christopher Ryan Dunn, 45, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2023.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Groton Assembly of God Church.

Lavern W. Dingy

Lavern W. Dingy

May 18, 2023

Lavern W. "Barney" Dingy, 84, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2023.   Born October 1, 1938 in Genoa, he was a son of the late Howard Dingy and Violet Mae (Townsend) Brown.  Barney attended the Genoa schools and retired after 45 years with the maintenance department at Borg Warner Automotive. He enjoyed camping and horses,...

Sharon L. Wargo

Sharon L. Wargo

May 14, 2023

Sharon L. Wargo, a longtime resident of Genoa and recent resident of Walden Place inCortland, died on Mother’s Day while celebrating with her son’s family. She was a mere 30 daysaway from becoming an octogenarian.

Our mom was a force to be reckoned with and a wicked smart lady. Crossword puzzles, logicproblems, great books, and jigsaw puzzles kept her entertained...

Kirk B. Ecker

Kirk B. Ecker

May 12, 2023

Kirk B. Ecker, 69, of Union Springs, passed away on May 12, 2023 at the Commons on St. Anthony, Auburn.

Born July 13, 1953 in Clifton Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Jean (Koberg) and Ralph M. Ecker, Sr.  A graduate of Southern Cayuga Central School Class of 1971, Kirk worked at Borg Warner Automotive in Ithaca...

Veronica C. Baird

Veronica C. Baird

May 5, 2023

Veronica C. Baird, 99, of Lansing passed away on May 5, 2023 at Cayuga Medical Center.

Born August 3, 1923 in Brooklyn, NYC, she enjoyed a career in public education, working as a secretary for the Darien CT Public School System.  A resident of Lansingville since 2007, she was a communicant of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in King...

Roger Alvah Karn

Roger Alvah Karn

May 2, 2023

Roger Alvah Karn, 83, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2023, in E. Syracuse. Roger was born on February 21, 1940, to Ernest Karn, Sr. and Mildred “June” Karn in West Groton and was one of six children. He graduated Genoa Central School in 1958, enlisted in the US Army and completed a thirteen month tour in Korea. Roger met...

Stephanie Jane (Ryan) Zerilli

Stephanie Jane (Ryan) Zerilli

May 1, 2023

Stephanie J. Ryan Zerilli, age 57, of Lansing passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in her home surrounded by her children and loved ones. It stormed during her final moments; she died peacefully at the same time the rain stopped and the clouds parted. Stephanie was born on August 21st of 1965 to Carlton and Jean Ryan of McLean. She...

Michael W. Conklin

Michael W. Conklin

Apr 27, 2023

Michael W. Conklin, 69, of Groton passed away on April 27, 2023 at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse. Born September 10, 1953 in Cortland, he was a son of the late Francis and Pauline (Metcalf) Conklin. Mike retired after 25 years with Tompkins County as a maintenance worker in the Department of Facilities. He resided in Groton for many years, and was a...

David George DuMont

David George DuMont

Nov 13, 2022

David George DuMont died at home on November 13, 2022 in Leesburg, FL.

He was a life time resident of Groton, NY until 2021. He was an entrepreneur who created many successful businesses in Groton, including the Ice Cream Caboose, American Storage Trailers, and Surplus Depot.

He was born on July 13, 1939.  His parents, Russel Walden DuMont...