All Obituaries

Robert K. Stevens, 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Hospicare of Ithaca. Bob was born in Cortland, NY, on October 4, 1941, the son of the late John D. and Thelma V. Underwood Stevens.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1959 graduate of Marathon Central School.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968.  He was a life member of the Marathon Fire Department, having served twice as Fire Chief, and was a former member of the...

Christopher John Canfield, 49, of Cortlandt Manor, NY, and formerly of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, following a brief illness. Born in Ithaca, NY, on April 10, 1971, Chris was the son of Ralph and Patricia Keene Canfield. He was a parishioner of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church of the Catholic Community of St. Stephen’s/St. Patrick’s. A 1989 graduate of Marathon Central School, he was also a 1993 graduate of Alfred State University where he...

Lynnette M. (Doty) Standish, 53, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Born in Cortland, NY, Lynnette was the daughter of the late Dennis and Donna Sampson Doty. She is survived by her daughter, Brianna (Ali Cem) Ozkok of Getzville, NY; and her aunts, Carolyn (William) Carroll of North Carolina, Donna (Charles) Higgs of Whitney Point, and Darlene Euson of Cincinnatus. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no services.

Noel W. “Bo” Wiley, 89, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. Bo was born in Akron, OH, on October 20, 1930, the son of the late Dewey and Orpha Faidley Wiley.  Bo’s working years included masonry, backhoe and dump truck construction and also included 14 years at Marathon Central School, retiring in 1995.  His passions were old cars and playing cards with his buddies.  Bo...

Sawyer Barrett, infant son of Abbie Bennett and Brandon Barrett of Marathon, became God’s little angel prior to birth on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. In addition to his parents, he is leaves behind his sister, Lena Barrett; maternal grandparents, Jeanne and Roger Bennett; paternal grandparents, David and Lisa Barrett; uncles, Derek Barrett and Kevin Bennett; and an aunt, Livia Flanagan. A service of remembrance will be held at the convenience of the family.

Judith L. Fiene, 72, of Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Judith was born in Endicott, NY, on July 23, 1947, the daughter of Anthony Fiene and Eleanor Myott Fiene.  She enjoyed playing Texas Hold-Em, bingo, and all-around gambling.  A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed cooking and baking. In addition to her father, Anthony Fiene, she is survived by her husband, Donald Griest, Sr.; and her...

Lawrence L. “Corky” Brown, 84, of Marathon, NY, died peacefully Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center with his family by his side. Corky was born in Lapeer on October 22, 1935, son of the late Norman N. and Mildred L. Gutchess Brown. A lifelong resident of the area, Corky was a member of the Marathon Central School graduating class of 1954. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Stengle Brown and his children; Lee (Kim) Brown of Lapeer, Suzanne (Michael)...

Nina R. (Eaton) Fritts, 86, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home, while surrounded by her family. Born in VanEtten, NY, on January 28, 1934, Nina was the daughter of the late Myron and Della Eaton.  She was a 1953 graduate of Dryden High School and married Howard A. Fritts on December 30, 1954.  Nina’s family was foremost in her daily life and her legacy of compassion and love will be cherished forever, as well as her love of...

Betty R. (McMahon) Potter, 86, of Willet, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, while surrounded by her children. Betty was born in Willet, NY, on May 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Christopher and Grace Brown McMahon.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was a communicant of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Marathon, and had also attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church,...

Kona J. (Burk) Whitney, 57, of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019, at her home, while surrounded by her family. Kona was born in Roanoke, VA, on December 19,1962, the daughter of LeRoy “Joe” and Sheila Carrier Burk. She was a 1981 graduate of McGraw Central School and a 1983 graduate of Central Tech where she received a degree for practical nursing. A strong and courageous woman, Kona will be missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by her...