All Obituaries

Harold M. Reese, 86, a long-time resident of McLean, NY, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Groton Nursing Home.              Harold was born August 28, 1932, in Groton, a son of the late L. John Reese and Mary Harvey...

Timothy P. Keegan, 56 of Dryden passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at home after a long illness.  Tim was born in Cortland on February 28, 1963 the son of Mary D’Amore Galpin and James Keegan.  He graduated from Dryden High School in 1981, and worked for New York State DOT for 29 years.  Tim enjoyed spending time with his family, playing Golf and watching the Red Sox’s.  Survived by his son, Ryan Keegan and his daughter Kathryn Keegan; mother and step father...

Timothy J. Tagliavento, age 30, of Brooktondale, NY passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Tim was born on January 22, 1989 in Ithaca the son of John and Shelia Lajza Tagliavento.  Tim attended Ithaca High School.  Tim was passionate about his work as a truck driver for Bellisario Excavation & Drainage. He enjoyed racing dirt bikes, hunting, fishing, and camping.  Above all spending time with his wife, sons and family was most important...

Zachary Stephen Babcock, age 33 of Lieb Road, Danby, NY unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, July 21, 2019. Born February, 22, 1986 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of Steven Babcock and Elizabeth DeNeef.  Zack’s deep compassion towards people and animals alike made him many friends.  Zack taught us much about life and living. His death has created a massive void in the lives of all who knew him and he will be greatly missed by all. In addition to his...

Donald L. Darrow (Don the Plumber)   Donald L. Darrow passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019, after an extended illness.  The second of eight children, he was born March 1, 1941 to Louis and Elizabeth Darrow.  He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret in 2001, his parents and 3 brothers (Robert, Rex, and Butch).  Don was a Master Plumber by trade, a title he was very proud to have earned by the sweat of his brow and the strength of his back.  He knew...

Sylvia J. Stockholm, age 88 of Newark Valley, NY passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born July 1, 1931 in Oxford, NY she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Eva Pangburn Manwarren and wife of the late Frank M. Stockholm who died in 2008.  Sylvia was retired from Cornell University. Sylvia is survived by her children, Roger Stockholm of Tucson, AZ, Frank Stockholm, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Timothy (Stanny) Stockholm of...

Barbara Auble passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, in the Cayuga Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born Barbara Lynn Grant on September 25, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was predeceased by her parents Robert S. Grant and Lois Haskins Grant, who resided in Ithaca.  Barbara graduated from Ithaca High School in 1957 and spent her professional life in the service of the justice system in Tompkins and surrounding counties.  She worked as a legal secretary to...

CORTLAND – Dona Marie Tordoff Maddren, age 100, died peacefully at the Groton, NY Community Health Care Center on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born in Mechanicville, NY on February 1, 1919 to the late Ethyl Dormandy Tordoff and Henry “Harry” Tordoff. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, William Maddren, and siblings, Betty (Douglas) Stewart, Jean (John) Egan, Caryl (Robert) Doe, Dr. Harrison (Jean) Tordoff and Joan (Serafino) De Lucia.  She was also...

CORTLAND – Dona Marie Tordoff Maddren, age 100, died peacefully at the Groton, NY Community Health Care Center on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born in Mechanicville, NY on February 1, 1919 to the late Ethyl Dormandy Tordoff and Henry “Harry” Tordoff. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, William Maddren, and siblings, Betty (Douglas) Stewart, Jean (John) Egan, Caryl (Robert) Doe, Dr. Harrison (Jean) Tordoff and Joan (Serafino) De Lucia.  She was also...

Joan M. Manning, 78 of Freeville passed away Thursday at the Cayuga Medical Center.  She was born on February 18, 1941 the daughter of the late Clarence and Marion Monroe Manning.  Joan had graduated from Alfred State College and then worked for a number of years at Cornell University.  She was a longtime member of the Freeville United Methodist Church, who enjoyed gardening and spending time with church family.  Joan was the Village of Freeville historian for a number of...