All Obituaries

Alexander C. Hauck, age 92 of Virgil, NY passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. Born September 25, 1928 in Virgil, he was the son of the late George and Caroline Small Hauck and husband of the late Dorothy Spaulding Hauck and Harriett Wright Hauck. He was a 38 year employee of Agway in Cortland. He loved hunting, welding, camping and horses. Al is survived by his companion of 48 years, Janice Stisser of Virgil; his daughter, Cheryl (Albert) Cryder of NC; grandchildren, Jason...

Daren W. Burnette, age 71 of Truxton, NY; known to many as “Coon Dog,” passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Syracuse VA Medical Center. Born February 21, 1950 in Syracuse, NY he was the son of the late Jay and Ruth Henderson Burnette. He held various truck driving jobs and enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. Daren had three daughters, Elizabeth MacTavish, husband, Colin MacTavish of Antwerp, NY, Samantha Burnette, husband, Andrew Reynolds of Erieville, NY and Melinda Burnette,...

Joseph J. Schettino, age 79 of Cortland, New York passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York. Born October 27, 1941 in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Emile and Isabella Serafino Schettino. Joe served with the US Army during the Vietnam Era and taught Physics at TC3 prior to retirement. He liked to build and fix things, play drums, loved his vintage Mustang and was a very good Italian cook and winemaker. Joe is survived by his...

Our beloved Patrick passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at home unexpectedly with his wife at his side at the age of 55. Born Horace Kenpatrick Clarke, Jr., in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 2, 1966, Patrick was one of six children of Horace Kenpatrick Clarke, Sr., and Sybil Sylvia Clarke. As a youngster, Patrick enjoyed playing baseball, riding his bicycle, and watching hockey and basketball. As an avid fan of the Yankees baseball team and the Rangers hockey team, Patrick continued to...

Linda E. Bossard, age 77 of Etna, NY passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021at home with her family by her side. Born August 20, 1943 in Ithaca, NY, she was one of fourteen children born to the late William and Mildred Murphy Evener Sr. She received her business degree from TC3 and was employed with Owasco Abstract Co. in Auburn, NY prior to retirement. Her family was her passion and she made her girls and grandchildren her number one priority. Linda is survived by her two daughters, Jill...

Stephen R. Wood, 67 of Brooktondale, NY passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home. Born December 20, 1953 in Barton, NY he was a son of the late Kenneth and Betty Brown Wood. Steve worked construction, loved hunting and fishing, watching Westerns and four wheelin with his grandkids.  Steve served with the US Army and was a member of Dryden VFW Post 8158. Steve is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Myers Wood; four sons, Mike (Michelle) Piotti, Kevin Piotti, Aaron (Ania)...

Patricia A. Abbey, 80 of Valrico, FL formerly of Dryden, NY, ended her 26 year battle with ALS on April 17, 2021.  Born March 20, 1941 in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of Henry and Dorothy V. Cook Harrington.  Patricia worked at Ithacare (now Longview) for 20 years before ALS took her ability to work. She loved feeding and watching hummingbirds.   She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved everyone.  In addition to her children, Sandra...

Dennis Edward Cochran, age 29, of Ithaca formerly of Brooktondale passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2021 after a long struggle with addiction. Dennis’s values and morals were different than many. You didn’t have to be blood to be family to Dennis. He made his own family from the friends he treasured in the Jungle.  He is predeceased by his sister, Sheila Cochran; brother, Anthony Cochran; grandparents, Nathan and Verble Shevalier and his aunt, Trina Shevlier. Dennis is...

James William Barned Sr., age 57 of Harford, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home. Born August 15, 1963 in Cortland, NY he was the son of the late Lawrence G. and Mary Horvath Barned. He was a dairy farmer and a truck driver with Suit Kote. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He loved collecting ‘stuff.” Jim is survived by his sons, James W. Barned Jr. and Bert (Rebecca) Barned Sr.; his brother, Jon (Bobbie)...

Frederick Hines Jr., 45 of Ithaca, NY born November 29, 1975 and became “Our Angel” on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Fred is predeceased by his step father, Frank “Skip” Massey; brother, Jonathan Hines; grandpa and grandma, Alfred and Helen Cornell and Red and Alice Hines. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Cornell Massey; father, Frederick Hines Sr.; brothers, George (Shannon) Hines, Lawrence (Amanda) Hines of Berkshire, NY, Michael (Cheri) Hines of Brooktondale, NY,...