Obituaries - Cortland Standard (2024)

Beverly J. Silvino Vaber, 89, formerly of East River Rd., Homer, passed away on April 23, 2024.A lifelong area resident, she was born July 22, 1934, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Doris …

Lisa DeStefano, 53, of Cortland, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Born July 1, 1970 in Cortland, Lisa was a beloved daughter of Remo and Rosa …

“We shall sing on that beautiful shore the melodious song of the blest; and our spirits shall sorrow no more – not a sigh for the blessing of the rest.”Shirley Muncy Smith King was called …

Fern A. Grant, 78, of Cortland, passed away on May 11, 2024 at home.She was born on June 25, 1945 in Ogdensburg, NY to her parents Frank Silas Hoover and Maida Smith. Fern made her career by …

Carole A. Connelly, 84, of Delmar, NY, formally of McGraw, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, with her daughters by her side.Carole was born in Cortland, NY, on May 9, 1940, to …

Jeffrey J. Cook, 61, of Cortland passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 11, 2024.Born Sept 9, 1962 in Cortland, Jeffrey was the son of Harry A. Cook and Juanita Gregg Cook.Jeffrey was a …

Fern A. Grant, 78, of Cortland, passed away on May 12, 2024 at home.She was born on June 25, 1945 in Ogdensburg, NY to her parents Frank Silas Hoover and Maida Smith. Fern made her career by …

Jeffrey S Meacham, 58 of DeRuyter, NY passed away May 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Jeff was a self employed carpenter for over 30 years and enjoyed any type of work related to …

Thomas Francis Walpole was freed from ALS on May 9, 2024. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He faced his illness with dignity and courage for six years.Thomas was born on May 18, …

Norma L. (Howard) Burmingham, 100 years of age, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Fairport, NY, on May 10, …

Arthur James Marchese of Freeville, NY passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2024 at age 71 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.Art was born November 7, 1952 in Queens, NY and was …

David Ball, 93 of DeRuyter, NY, passed away February 13, 2024. Surviving: sister, Alice Tracy (Bruce); brothers, Clayton (Pricilla), Carl (Cindee); son, Roger (Diane); grandson, Steven. David was …

Charles Wilson passed away May 4, 2024 at 95. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community. He is survived by his children, Chic (Kris) Wilson, Cay Wilson, Karen (Steve) Bean, …

Glenn “Tony” J. Merihew, 93, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY.Tony was born in Freetown, NY, on March …

Kris Sims, 79, of Groton, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2024 at home.Kris was born on April 9, 1945 in Cortland, son of the late Allen and Barbara (Muckey) Sims. A lifelong Groton resident, …

David W. Hubbard, 71, of Cortland passed away at his home on May 5, 2024 surrounded by family. Born Sept 14, 1952 in Gouverneur, N.Y. David was a Cortland resident for 45 years.He faithfully …

Monica A. Anderson, 53, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully at Francis House on May 1st, after a courageous three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Throughout her life, Monica was an advocate for …

Frederick Roland Niggli, 89, of Marathon & Whitney Point, NY passed away April 5, 2024. He is predeceased by his wife, Lois Jane Davis Niggli. They were married for 61 years at the time of her …

Shirley Klein, a cherished soul who graced our lives with compassion, and humor passed away on April 30, 2024, after a brief illness. Born to Andrew and Shirley Gall on October 13, 1942, Shirley was …

Mr. Harlen L. Desotell, 61. of Cortland passed away at home on Sunday April 28, 2024 with his loving wife Laurie at his side.Born Jan 26, 1963 in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Harlen was a Cortland …

Joan Poskanzer, 92, passed away on April 29, 2024 at her Cortland, New York, home of 65 years. Born Joan Rae Mamolen, and growing up in Millheim, Pennsylvania, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree …

On Thursday, April 25, 2024 Sylvia Joyce Lott, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, of Dryden, New York, passed away at the age of 79 after a brief but hard fought battle with …

Alice was born to Dr. Hugh Frail and Margaret Frail of Marathon, New York on October 6, 1937. Her early education was in Marathon Central School. In 1949, the family moved to Cortland, New York where …

Arthur “Butch” C. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lincklaen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.Butch was born in DeRuyter, NY, on …

Robert L. Vestal, 79, passed away on April 28 th , 2024 at the Guthrie Cortland MedicalCenter.He was born on May 4, 1944 in Hanco*ck, NY to his parents the late Shirley Vestal andEvelyn …