All Obituaries

Leonard John Kimmich, 83, of Tavares, FL and formerly of Babcock Hollow, Marathon, NY passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2021. Mr. Kimmich was born on October 13, 1937 in Harford, NY and was predeceased by his parents, John & Evelyn Kimmich. Leonard is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth and children Jeanne Roberts (Raymond), Aaron Kimmich (Christina), Janice Dean (Bill), and Joan Stevens (Bob); eight grandchildren: Nicole Roberts; Richard Kimmich (Elena), Rebecca Gasche...

Louis (Lou) Jacob Emmick of 314 Buck Rd., Lansing, NY passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Groton Nursing Home at the age of 94. Born October 4, 1926 in Morris, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jacob Foster Emmick and Sadie (Breed) Emmick. Lou served in the United States Army 1945-1946 in the Philippines, as a road grader operator, where he received the rank of Sergeant. He was married to Dorothy May Bright for 67 years, who preceded him in death in 2012. Lou was a well-known...

Daniel Kenneth Hill, 64, passed away February 25, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center of Ithaca after an extended illness.  He departed this world with music playing, and his loving wife by his side.  Dan was born June 16, 1956 in Exeter, New Hampshire to the late Kenneth Everett and Elizabeth Daley Hill.  He graduated from Maine-Endwell High School and Broome Community College.  After earning his associate degree in Mechanical Technology, he worked at NYSEG for many...

Herman D. Neu, or better known by his friends and family as “Dennis,” passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. We pray and hope he was greeted by his loving wife, Ann Marano Neu; his beloved sister, Lynn Bosket and his beloved parents, Patricia and Robert Neu. Dennis is survived by his son and daughter in law, Robert and Amanda Beyer of Cortland; and his grandchildren, Vincent and Victoria. I pray that you and Mom are happy and riding on your Harley. Boots and Socks...

It is with great sorrow that the family of David K. Hughes shares his passing. He has gained his angel wings. He was born in Lansing, NY on June 5, 1936 to parents, Kenneth and Mary Farrell Hughes. He passed away February 9, 2021. His family includes his partner, Vivian Collins, his children, Susan Tuttle (Lowell), David Hughes, both of Houston, TX., Daniel Hughes (Brenda), TN., Stacy Hughes (Alberta), West Winfield, NY; siblings, Mary (Luffabuff) (Dayya) Stanton, Peter Hughes both of...

Ann J. Marano, age 69 of Cortland, New York passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 08, 2021 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Born May 7, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York she was the only daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Caputo Marano.  She had been a hairdresser, home health aide and deli clerk prior to retiring. A beloved mother and grandmother, Annie will be greatly missed and forever loved by her son and daughter in law, Robert R. and Amanda Beyer of Cortland; grandchildren,...

OBITUARY RELEASE   Martha P. “Marty” Monroe, age 72 of Buffalo Road, Brooktondale, NY passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness.   Born May 30, 1948 in Sherwood, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert Hewes and Mildred Ward Hewes.  Marty was a 1966 graduate of the newly combined Southern Cayuga Central School District.  She was a waitress at Woolworth’s Five and Dime where she met Edward C. Monroe in...

Lucille Elizabeth (Dewart) Rowe, 72, died peacefully on February 6th, 2021 in Groton, NY due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  “Beth” as she was known to friends and family was born October 5th, 1948 in Springfield, MA and spent her childhood in Beverly, MA where she attended the Pingree School in nearby Hamilton, MA. Shortly after graduating from Beloit College in Beloit, WI with a BA in sociology, she married her college beau Clarence Gregory Rowe. She...

Dean August Peterson, 83, of Groton, New York, left this world to be with his creator, on February 4th, 2021. He was the oldest of three sons belonging to Lt. Commander Loyd and Ina Peterson. Dean was born in Minnesota and traveled frequently throughout his youth as a result of his father’s service in the United States Navy. During his youth, Dean enlisted in the Marine Corps. After five years. he was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he...

Cory L. Heffron, 34 of Dryden, New York passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center from complications of COVID 19. Born January 15, 1987 in Norwich, New York he was the son of Gary Heffron Sr. and Darla Morehouse Hults. Cory had been employed with Burger King in Ithaca and Dunkin Donuts in Freeville. Cory is survived by his mother and step father, Darla (John) Hults of Elmira, NY; his father, Gary Heffron Sr. of Sidney, NY; children, Matthew Dunn-Heffron, Lucas...