All Obituaries

Rosemary “Rose” Banas, 67, of Cortland, NY passed away on July 3, 2022.  She was born on September 18, 1954 to Glen and Louise Carlisle. Besides her parents, Rosemary was predeceased by her son, Cody Banas.  Rose is survived by her husband, John Banas; children, Susan Brown and Daniel Banas; brother, Ross (Paulette) Carlisle; sister, Milly Earl; grandchildren, Heather Marie Carr and Joshua Maverick Brown; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rose was the best...

Adam D. Cornell, age 48 of West Dryden, NY passed away at home, unexpectedly of natural causes, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born December 30, 1973 in Cortland, he was the son of David and Katherine Morse Cornell.  A 1992 graduate of Dryden High School, Adam was a union heavy equipment operator with IUOE local 158 of Syracuse, NY. He was a loving family man whose main goal was to make sure his daughter was happy all the time. Adam is survived by his wife, Karen A. (Davis) Cornell; his...

Arlene J. “Arnie” Williams, age 83 of Peruville Rd., Groton, NY passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Born April 3, 1939 in Owego, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Hackett Thurston.  She was an avid golfer, playing on several local leagues. She was employed with Cornell University, retiring in 2013. In addition to her parents, Arnie was predeceased by her partner and companion of 43 years, Roger O. Gardner in 2018;...

Michael E. Hutchings, age 40 of McLean, NY passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born March 26, 1982 in Cortland, NY he was the son of Timothy and Patricia Benjamin Hutchings who survive. Michael was in the construction trade. He loved his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his wife, Esther I. Snavely-Hutchings; his children, Kilie Grover (22), Dakota Hutchings (20), Samantha Hutchings (18), Hailey Hutchings (15) and...

Mary B. Bachner (née Balfour) passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center with her loving and devoted husband at her side. Mary was born on April 3, 1937 to George H. and Josephine Y. Balfour in Watertown, New York. Mary was raised in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 1955. After graduating high-school Mary attended Bucknell University and was a member of the class of 1959. Throughout her working years Mary held a number of...

It is with great sadness that the family of Allen W. Hayes Jr. announces his passing into eternal peace and comfort on June 19, 2022 after a period of declining health. He was 84 years old. Allen was born in Buffalo, NY and was the 1st born son of Allen W. Hayes Sr. and Margaret (Joyce) Hayes. In his early childhood, the family relocated to Florida while Allen Sr. served in the US Navy, before eventually settling in Ithaca, NY.  Allen was the eldest of four children (sisters Joyce,...

Lisa Marie Horton, 57 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 16th at Robert Packer Hospital. Lisa was born on June 18, 1964 in Bainbridge, NY the daughter of George and Madeline Brown Mertz.  Lisa was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, and had worked for over 20 years for Dryden Central School District and Ithaca City School District.  Lisa’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and close friends.  Lisa is survived by her husband of 33 years Jeffrey...

Long time Cortland resident, Nitamae "Nita" Goslee, passed away on June 16th, 2022 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center at the age of 94.  Nita was predeceased by the love her live, husband Preston "Pret" Goslee. She is survived by her children: Linda and Patrice; son in law Rien (Linda}; grandson Matt (Linda); and her beloved cat Koby. Nita was known for her feisty independent attitude, her love for the outdoors, travel, shopping, reading, jigsaw puzzles and going...

Dolores Maloney Feminella, formerly of East Setauket, NY passed away peacefully at Ithaca Hospicare on June 14, 2022 at the age of 93. Dolores was born in Brooklyn on November 9, 1928 to Harry and Sophia (Waszak) Maloney. She graduated from Bushwick High School in Brooklyn and then went on to Molloy College to become a registered nurse, a career that she was very proud of. Dolores worked in many different medical settings including the operating room at North Shore Hospital, Visiting Nurse,...