Life Story

Michael Jon Gerber

Apr 10, 2019

Michael Jon Gerber, 71, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY.

Michael was born in Cortland, NY, on June 18, 1947, the son of the late Carl and Mary Birdlebough Gerber.  A lifelong resident of the area, he was a member of the Marathon Presbyterian Church where he served...

Denise L. Contri

Mar 22, 2019

Denise L. Contri, 65, of Marathon (Freetown), NY, died on Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY, after a hard-fought battle with ALS.

Denise was an avid horse woman, farmer, and animal lover, who also loved her casino trips.  Denise was born in Long Island, NY.

She leaves behind her husband of 33 years, Bill, and her...