All Obituaries

Edward Strazdins   Born Sept. 19   1918 Edward Strazdins of 23 Hilton Rd. Dryden, NY died peacefully at home on September 13, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. Life is fleeting and should be embraced, to be lived with passion and purpose.  Our father did this in extraordinary ways, living an extraordinary life.  Born at the end of WWI, September 19, 1918, in Nitaure, Latvia, Edward was the son of Anna and Juris Strazdins.  It was the year that...

Robert Charles Hamilton, also known as “Bob the Builder” made his final journey home September 11th, 2020.  He was 78 years old but lived a large life so when his time came, he was at peace saying he did everything he wanted to here.  Bob’s most proud achievement in life was marrying his high school sweetheart, Sharon Schellinger, who supported him in all his glory during his heyday, and lovingly supported him physically through their last days...

Theodore R. Craig, 87, of Ithaca, NY went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2020. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and his beloved dogs Sally and Tashi. Theodore was born to Ermil and Lodi (Canada) Craig on March 26, 1933 in Lawrence County, Silverville, Indiana. He was raised in a family surrounded by love and God. He attended elementary school in Bedford, Indiana. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served in the Korean war aboard the USS...

Edward E. Welser, age 92, of Endicott, NY was born January 19, 1928 and left this world September 5, 2020. Ed was an Army Paratrooper during the Korean War, a nurse, machinist, short order cook and a retired Endicott Johnson Shoe worker. He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Duff and granddaughter, Tammy Whiting and additional nieces in the Etna and Dryden areas. Because of Covid-19, a graveside service with military honors was held in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, NY on Wednesday,...

Donald D. Weston, age 82 of Dryden, NY passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center as the result of an extended illness. Born in Richford, NY he was the son of the late Theodore and Doris Head Weston.  Following graduation from Newark Valley High School, Don entered the United States Marine Corp serving from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959.  Upon his return from service Don worked various jobs eventually becoming a Tioga County Sheriff’s...

It is with great sadness that the children of Margaret R. “Marge” Whipple announce that she entered eternal rest at home on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 after a brief battle with liver cancer. Born November 30, 1940 in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary and Andrew Bednar, and wife of the late James D. Whipple. Marge helped run the family business, Specialty Trophy & Awards, with her late husband and most recently with her daughter and son-in-law. ...

NATHAN SHEVALIER, age 81, of Buffalo Road, Brooktondale, NY passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 28, 2020 at home. Nathan was born November 27, 1938 in Dryden, NY a son of the late John and Edna Cranmer Shevalier. On Dec. 7, 1963 he was married to Verble Bealmer, she passed away November 3, 2015. Nate is a US Army veteran serving from 1962-1964. Nate is survived by his children, Teresa Cochran, Tina Lois, Nathan Shevalier, Jr. and John Shevalier; his sister, Arlene Doty; 22...

FREEVILLE – Avery E. Park Jr., age 78 of Baker Hill Road, Freeville, NY passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Born February 8, 1942 in Springfield, VT he was the son of the late Avery and Irene Webster Park. Avery was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 291 and had been employed with McElwee Builders prior to retirement.  He was a member of Brooktondale Baptist Church and loved his family, woodworking, hunting and antiquing. Avery is...

It is with Great sadness that the family of Timothy R. Cortright announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the age of 71. He was born to the late Ray and Elsie Corey Cortright on January 10, 1949 in Cortland. Timothy was also predeceased by his wife, Linda Cortright; fiancé, Betty Williams; granddaughter, Deanna Cortright; sisters: Lucy Warner, Alice Gardener; brothers: Hank, Carl Cortright. Tim is survived by his sisters Joy...

Paul R. Raszmann, age91, of Brooktondale, NY passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Cayuga Medical Center. Prior to his death he had made his home with his daughter Sarah and her family for almost three years. Every Sunday night four generations were together for dinner. Born September 5, 1928 in Crosby, PA he was the son of the late John and Lydia Grantier Raszmann and husband of the late Elizabeth “Beth” Raszmann who died in 2013.  Paul was an elementary school teacher;...