All Obituaries

CORTLAND - Herrick R. Diamond, “Roger”, 88 of Cortland, NY passed away Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 30, 1932 in Richford, NY, the son of the late Herrick and Dorothy Crumm Diamond. Graduated from Marathon Central School and having pitched in an All-Star game in Cooperstown, Roger served with the US Army in the Korean War, earning the Army Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant during his...

Joseph Nages, age 88 of Main Street, Freeville, NY passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center. Born April 30, 1932 in Myers, NY he was one of eight children born to the late Joseph and Mary Kalnun Nages. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict from 1952 until being honorably discharged in 1954. He had been employed with Morse Chain and retired from Borg Warner after 30 years. Joe is survived by his wife, Betty Carmen Nages; his sons, Michael (Susan)...

Maria Unterreiner, age 93, passed away on November 29, 2020.  Maria was born in Rain, Germany on May 13, 1927.  Maria grew up in Germany with her parents Jakob and Maria Korn; 2 sisters, Wallie and Mina and her grandmother.  She married Josef Unterreiner in1947 (2013).  In 1953 Maria, Josef and their only child, Heidi (Palumbo 2001) immigrated to New York City.  Immediately following their arrival they become U.S. Citizens.  Maria and Josef resided and worked in...

Robert P Pierce, age 66 of Slaterville Springs passed away November 28, 2020.  Born in Ithaca, NY he is the son of Betty Ink Pierce and the late Arthur Pierce.  Bob was a graduate of Ithaca High School and was retired from NYSEG as a Chief Line Mechanic.  He was a member of Local Union 10 of the IBEW.  Bob was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.  First and foremost Bob was a devoted family man. In addition to his mother Betty Pierce of Slaterville...

Robert (“Bob”) S. Parker, 68, of Dryden, NY, passed away peacefully November 26, 2020. He was born in Newport, NH on May 21, 1952 to the late Richard and Robbie Mae Parker. He graduated from New London High School; earned his Bachelor of Science from Duke University and his Master of Science and Doctorate from Oregon State University. Bob was hired by Cornell University in 1980 as an assistant professor in the College of Human Ecology, Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS),...

Robert “Robbie” Conklin, 86 years of age, passed on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Oak Hill Manor, in Ithaca, NY. Robbie was born November 18, 1934 in Potsdam, New York to the late Charles and Mary Conklin. He was the oldest of four siblings, two preceded him in death. After moving to Ithaca, Robbie worked at Pops Place for nine years, until it closed down. He then worked at Manos Diner for 18 years. A few years before leaving Manos, he moved out to Newfield, where he...

Jeffrey John Surine passed away peaceful with his family by his side on November 9, 2020 after a battle with cancer.  Jeff gave 20 plus years to the W.B. Strong Fire Company in Freeville, NY. Jeff held numerous offices in the company to include the ranks of Captain, Assistant Chief, and member of the board of directors. Jeff was issued commendations from the company including firefighter of the year. Jeff was consistently a top 10 responder in the company and always had a passion for...

Charles “Cap” Munch Jr., 94 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. Born February 5, 1926 in Caroline Center, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Meier Munch and husband of the late Mary Esther Miller Munch who died in 2000. Cap was employed with Cornell University for over 40 years prior to retirement and was a US Army veteran of WW II. Cap is survived by his children, Rose Mary (Royce) Adams of TN, Jo Ann Munch...

Mike Totman, age 65 of McLean NY, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 due to complications suffered from sepsis and cancer.  Mike was born on November 5, 1955 in Cortland NY, the son of George and Norma Totman. As a youngster, Mike was a boy scout accomplishing, in addition to many other awards, the God and Country badge.  He truly enjoyed traveling to Filmont Boy Scout  national jamboree.  Mike was involved in many volunteer organizations in the McLean...

Daryl P. “Buz” Metzler, 69 of Groton passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on March 1, 1951 in Gouverneur, NY the son of the late Clyde and Cecile Stowell Metzler.  Daryl loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed woodworking, yard work, riding his motorcycle and working on cars.  Daryl was a volunteer fire fighter with McLean Fire Dept. and had been employed for several years at both O’Shea Tire in...