All Obituaries

Kenneth J. Marquis, age 95 of Freeville, NY passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home. Born February 24, 1926 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late James and Ethel Breeds Marquis and husband of the late Joyce Wallace Wernick Marquis who passed away in 2008. Ken enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1943 and served in the Asiatic, Pacific Area. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal in 1946. He was employed by the Surge Corp. for many years and was the Regional Director for 9...

Stephanie Gleason, age 33 of Cortland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 22, 2021 at her home. She was born November 23, 1987 in Cortland, NY to Gary and the late Sharleen Hines Gleason. Stephanie graduated from Marathon High School and had been employed with Kleen Car Auto Detailing in Cortland. She loved horses and her favorite pet goose, George. Stephanie is survived by her father and step mother, Gary and Barbara Gleason; her children, Addison, Jaylyn, Cameron and Kadence...

William E. Avery, 83 of Dryden passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland after a brief illness. Bill was born on September 23, 1938 in Cohocton, NY the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Hughes Avery.  He served in the US Navy, and worked for many years as a contractor around Tompkins County.  Bill enjoyed traveling, often driving to California finding every casino along the way.  He was predeceased by his parents, wife Sandra Avery, brother, Ron Avery and...

Cortland – Cindy L. Lynch, age 57 died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home following a long illness. Cindy was born December 11, 1963 in Cortland, NY to Barbara and George Lynch of Page Green Road, Cortland. She lived on Page Green Road most of her life. She had been employed with the NYS Highway Transportation Dept. until she became disabled. She was also employed with Vector Construction. Cindy enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing, camping, crafts and crocheting. Her greatest Love...

Thomas K. Drake, 65 of Freeville, NY passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on November 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Wayne W. Drake and Anna Marie (Scranton) Drake. He was a 1974 graduate of Dryden High School. Tom worked in the construction business for 30+ years and then as Building and Maintenance Coordinator for Stafford Chevrolet and CFCU until his retirement in 2018. Tom was an avid outdoorsman (hunting and fishing),...

It is with profound sadness that we report the death of John VanDeWeert—husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend—on November 16.  John’s physical heart failed him, but his big heart and big spirit live on with those who knew him. John was born on July 30, 1940 in Midland Park, New Jersey to Garrett and Ella VanDeWeert.  At age 8, John’s family moved to Michigan Hill, Richford, New York.  He married Henrietta (Hummy) Hornstra on November...

Cheryl Hoagland Macomber, 74, of Ft. Worth, Texas peacefully passed away in her home October 31, 2021. She was born in Ithaca, NY July 2, 1947 and attended Dryden Central schools, graduating 1967. Predeceased her were parents Millard and Marion Hoagland, and three sisters Patricia Ann Hoagland, Norma Jean Plourde, and Joan Hoagland. She is survived by her brother, James Hoagland, Brother-in-Law Raymond Plourde, children Patti Macomber and Michael (Stephanie) Macomber, and five grandchildren...

  David A. Sutfin, age 80, longtime resident of Midline Road, Freeville, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Hospicare of Ithaca, NY after a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease. David was born March 25, 1941 in Dryden, NY he was the son of the late John and Mabel Cornelius Sutfin.  He attended Dryden Central School. In his younger years, David worked on several dairy farms and then started a small dairy with his father on Midline...

Marlene W. Luss, 88 of Dryden, NY passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born December 27, 1932 in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Suffrina Bellandi White and wife of the late Robert A. Luss who passed away March 23, 2005. Marlene was a paralegal for Michael Lane for many years. Marlene is survived by her daughters, Susan W. (Ron Mumbulo) Luss of Freeville, Robin (John) Flynn of Concord, NC and Michelle L. (Robert) Weathers of Crofton,...

Paul Leskinen, 91 of McLean formerly of Lansing, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Hospicare Residence. Born February 21, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI he was the son of the late Olavi and Mary Pokela Leskinen. Paul served with the US Air Force from 1947-1951and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was a System Analyst with Eastern AIC prior to retirement. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and a former member of Lansing Fire Department. Paul is survived by his...