All Obituaries

Cynthia Beth Dekar, 64, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. Cindy was born in Binghamton, NY, of March 26, 1956, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Chatrnuck) Dekar.  She retired from Cornell University after several years of service and was a member of the North American Spotted Draft Horse Club. She is survived by her fiancee, Richard Bryan, and his family and friends; and...

Paul Broyles was born in Hartfield, MO on October 21, 1932.  The impoverished life of this southern Missouri child did not deter Paul from serving in the U.S. Army and attending college at Southwest Missouri State.  His forgetfulness of a pencil in class one day introduced him to his life love, Phyllis Burton.  He worked full time and earned his bachelor’s degree in three years.  He was a model husband, father, citizen, Christian, and St. Louis Cardinal baseball...

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Cabral, 82, formerly of Marathon, NY, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Betty was born in Tarrytown, NY, on March 14, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Arsenault) Cabral.  Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a department sales manager at Alexander’s Department Store, White Plains, NY. She is survived by her sister, Joanne (Joseph) Vega of Marathon; her nieces,...

Gerardo Luis Baez, Sr., 52, of Harford Mills, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, on September 28, 1967, Gerardo was the son of Ramon Baez and Rosa Mateo.  He enjoyed graffiti and music and had worked as a disc jockey at many functions.  A loving husband and father, he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Robin Baez; and their sons, L.J., Chris, and Justin, all at home.  He also...

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...