Travis G. Brown
Jun 21, 2022
Travis G. Brown, 29, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Trav was born in Cortland, NY, on April 26, 1993. He was a graduate of Marathon Central School and had previously worked for Family Dry Wall, Cincinnatus, NY.
He is survived by his father, Gale...
Sue Ellen Preston
Jun 16, 2022
Sue Ellen Preston, 65, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, while surrounded by her family.
Born in Columbus, OH, on March 27, 1957, Sue was the daughter of the late Red Bailey and Mary Ellen O’Connor. She had been previously employed at Rubbermaid, Price Chopper, Greg’s Big M,...
Joan Patricia Fleming
Jun 8, 2022
Joan Patricia Fleming, 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.
Born in Cortland, NY, on March 25, 1944, Joan was the daughter of the late James Bernard Fleming and Brigid Corr Fleming. A lifelong resident of the area, she was 1962 graduate of Marathon Central School. After...
Sally M. Prentice
Apr 23, 2022
Sally M. Prentice, 40, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home in Marathon.
Sally was born in Cortland, NY, of May 5, 1981, the daughter of the late Babe and Dorene Rutan Prentice. She was a graduate of McGraw Central School. Sally was a devoted mother who loved her family dearly. She...
Gene A. Connelly
Apr 17, 2022
Gene A. Connelly, 84, of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022.
Gene was born in Cortland, NY, on February 14, 1938 to Vincent and Elva Connelly of McGraw, NY. He graduated from McGraw High School, Class of 1956. Following high school, he enlisted and served in the United States Armed Forces. After his tour of duty,...
Cheryl A. Kirchner
Apr 8, 2022
Cheryl A. Kirchner, 63, of Marathon, NY, entered through Heaven’s Gates on April 8, 2022.
She was predeceased by her brothers Norman Kirchner and Jody Kirchner.
She is survived by her parents Patricia and Jerold Kirchner; her devoted children Trichelle (Tom) Feheley and son Ian Kirchner; and her most cherished blessing of all, her grandson Finnian. She is...
Joyce W. (Pitman) Barrows
Mar 6, 2022
Joyce W. (Pitman) Barrows, 82, of Marathon, NY, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 6, 2022.
Joyce was born March 25, 1939 in Hunts Corners to the late Albert F. and Della G. (Halcomb) Pitman. She was the youngest daughter and last surviving child of eleven siblings. A graduate of Marathon Central School, Joyce married her...
June R. Sharp
Feb 14, 2022
June Rose (Grummons) Sharp, 81, of Berkshire, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.
June was born in Waverly, NY, on June 18, 1940 and was adopted and raised by George and Mary Jane Grummons of Newark Valley. She married Robert Sharp, Sr. on May 14, 1957. She retired from Riverview...
Joan M. White
Jan 28, 2022
Joan M. (Corwin) White, 93, of Marathon, NY, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Mrs. White was born in Endicott, NY, on January 24, 1929, the daughter of the late Leslie and Leola Ruth Somers Corwin. She retired from Key Bank in Greene, NY, after several...
Edwin F. Ellis
Jan 28, 2022
Edwin F. Ellis, 89, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Born in Greene, NY, on April 17, 1932, Mr. Ellis was the son of the late Erford and Pearl Carson Ellis. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Grumman Boat, Marathon, after 39...
Ruth Elaine Knight
Jan 19, 2022
Ruth Elaine Knight, 71, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.
Born in the Town of Triangle on December 17, 1950, Ruth was the daughter of the late Arthur and Corrine Andrews Monk.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Rickie Knight, of Marathon; and her children, Michael (Chantelle)...
David A. Smith
Dec 29, 2021
David A. Smith, 60, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at his home. Born in Batavia, NY, on April 10, 1961, David was the son of the late Ward and Leda (Reynolds) Smith. Prior to his illness, he had worked as a spray painter for several companies and also worked as a farmer. He was an...
Sarah M. Snow
Dec 29, 2021
Sarah M. Snow, age 79, of Marathon, NY passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was a graduate of McGraw High School in 1960 and received her AS degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY. Sarah was the Comptroller for Garage, DeFrance in Ithaca, NY, for 27 years. After retirement, for another 14 years she continued accounting work...
Dayton Bruce Allen
Dec 9, 2021
Dayton Bruce Allen, 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Bruce was born in the Town of Lapeer on April 23, 1943, the son of the late Webster and Frances Kingbury Allen. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1962 graduate of Marathon Central School. He retired...
Stephen D. Yuhasz
Nov 17, 2021
Stephen D. Yuhasz, 80, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home, while surrounded by his family. Born in New York, NY, on July 12, 1941, Steve was the son of the late Gus and Anna Yuhasz. He was a communicant to St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during...
Charles E. McEvoy
Nov 14, 2021
Charles E. McEvoy, 87, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Chuck was born in Cortland, NY, on August 18, 1934, the son of the late Kenneth and Frances Youngs McEvoy. Prior to his retirement, he had worked for the Cortland County Highway Department for 30 years. He was a...
Bonnie J. Dougherty
Oct 29, 2021
Bonnie J. (Marshall) Dougherty, 79, of Marathon (Lapeer), NY, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, while surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Cortland, NY, on January 27, 1942, the daughter of the late Louis and Fern Turk Marshall. She was a loud and proud Cherokee Indian. She was a member...
Harold E. Brown
Oct 23, 2021
Harold E. Brown, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Born on May 23, 1930, Harold started Brown’s Trailer Sales in 1958 and retired in 1996. He loved working in the woods and in his workshop. He was one decent man, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was predeceased by two wonderful women, BettyLou and Sarah, and a son, Jeffrey. He...
Salvatore John Parrino
Oct 5, 2021
Salvatore John Parrino, 91, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home, while surrounded by his family.
Born on Staten Island, NY, on August 12, 1930, Sal was the son of the late Silvestro and Rosalie Parrino. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was employed...
Bessie E. O'Neill
Sep 23, 2021
Bessie E. O’Neill, 84, of Cortland, NY, and formerly of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at her home. Bessie was born in Virgil, NY, on October 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Leah Woodard Smith. She is survived by her husband, Michael O’Neill, and siblings, Carol Blakeley of Marathon, Kathleen Reynolds of Cassiwa,...
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