As the director of Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nonprofit that helps people avoid funeral fraud, I know all about mortuary mythology. (That’s what I call the collective "wisdom" a...Gerald H. Sheridan Jr., of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born September 20, 1946 in Cortland to the late Dr. Gerald and Helen (Farrell) Sheridan Sr. Jerry moved to Frankfort, KY in 1959 but returned to Cortland his senior year and graduated with the class of 1965. After graduation Jerry returned to Frankfort, KY and was bar owner most of his life ...View Tribute Book. Richard P. Mudge Jr. 79, of Cortland, NY passed away January 17, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center from complications of Alzheimer's disease He was born March 29, 1943 in Cortland, NY the son of the late Richard P. Mudge Sr. and Lillian Stark Mudge. Following graduation from Cortland High School in 1961 he went to work ...Calling hours are Saturday 1-3 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 and may be streamed from Brian's obituary on www.wrightbeard.com where you may leave a message of condolence. Following calling hours a celebration of Brian's life will continue at the Cortland Eagle's Club, 155 Port Watson St., Cortland ...Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at a later time at the St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. To stream Darren's services Thursday, visit his obituary at www.wright-beard.com and select live stream. Condolences may be left on the website also.He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Irene Fuller Sr., his sister Darlene Fuller, his brother Danny Lee Fuller, his nephew Dustin Little, and several other family members. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 Services will be held Thursday 11 am at the Wright ...Calling hours will be held Wednesday January 11, 2023, 12-2 pm with a funeral service to begin 2 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. To view the services online visit www.wright-beard.com, select Joanne's obituary then "click" Live Funeral Stream. A graveside service will be held the next day, Thursday ...A calling hour will be Saturday 3-4 pm with a funeral service to begin 4 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland, NY 13045 Contributions may be made to the Cortland SPCA To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com ... Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View ...Please share a memory of Clayton to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Clayton Carl Bennett, 54 passed away at home August 27, 2021. He was born in Cortland, NY to Carl J. and Sandra Wing Bennett on August 5, 1967. Clayt always preferred to be outside, puttering, hunting and fishing. His favorite sports teams were The Yankees ...Timothy Allen, 64, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Sunday January 8, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1958, the son of the late Sarah Sharp and Adelbert Allen. Tim the Tool Man loved his family, wrestling, and food. His passion was eagles, wolves, garage sales, auctions, and repairing lawn mowers. Timothy is survived by his daughters, Nikki (Artist) Quiller and Krissy Allen; his son, Timmy ...Place the Full Obituary in Any Newspaper. ... Wright-Beard Funeral Home. 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045. Call: (607) 756-2885. People and places connected with Nolan. Cortland, NY.She is predeceased by her parents Paul and Eva Clark Teichert, and her sister Karen Woodard. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday March 29, 2023 from 10-12 at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. A funeral service will follow at 12.Calling hours are planned for Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:45pm and Services will begin at 1:00pm. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY. There will be a celebration for Donna at the McGrawville Baptist Church, 7 E Main St., McGraw, NY. 13101, following service.Dawn Church, 83, of Cortland, NY passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1940, the daughter of the late Glenn and Cora Ran.A calling hour will be Saturday 3-4 pm with a funeral service to begin 4 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland, NY 13045 Contributions may be made to the Cortland SPCA To offer condolences online visit www.wright-beard.com ... Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View ...View Tribute Book. Sandra Brown, 64, of Homer, NY passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1958, the daughter of the late Robert and Anne Hoffert Studer. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She loved Nascar, football, reading, word puzzles, and playing her coloring game on her phone.Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Calling hours will be 11 AM - 1 PM Saturday April 22, 2023 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. To offer condolences online visit, www.wright-beard.com. Marjorie J. Tifft, 81 of Marathon passed away on April 19, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 17, 1941 in Ithaca, NY a ...Obituaries from Wright Beard Funeral Home Inc in Cortland, New York. Offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial for free.Beverly Iva Francis Braman, 91 passed away October 8, 2022 at home with Katie (her much loved cat) and her 24/7 Angels. Born December 15, 1930 to Morace M. Francis and Iva L. Buchanan Francis Hollister. A lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Cortland City Schools. In 1985, she retired from New York Telephone/Verizon after a career as ...View Tribute Book. Leo F. VanDonsel, 88 of Little York, NY and Florida, passed away on June 11, 2023 in Syracuse, NY. Mr. VanDonsel was born in Cortland on February 20, 1935 the son of John and Theodora Verbruggen VanDonsel. Leo grew up on the family farm and graduated from St. Mary's in 1952. He worked at Durkees Bakery as a garage ...Daniel Hammond, 53, recently passed away on December 29, 2023, at University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Calling hours will be held on January 5 from 3-6 pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., locatedObituaries & Tributes. We encourage you to use our beautifully designed interactive online tributes to pay your respects. Leave a condolence, share a memory, post a photo, light a candle and more! ... Funeral Merchandise. At Wright-Beard Funeral Home, we have a vast array of burial and cremation options available for you, helping to bring you ...Jeanne Berlew, 78 was born in Santa Monica, California in 1944 to Edwin and Betty Cananess. She worked as a radiology technician before graduating from Idaho State University with a Master's Degree in Psychology. After moving to New York she was employed by Seneca County as a Mental Health counselor until she retired. Jeanne was an avid quilter and enjoyed travel and gardening. Jeanne is ...Michael L. Preston of Dryden, NY passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Pensacola, FL where he was wintering with his wife, Marilyn Springer Preston. Michael was born in Cortland, NY on December 2, 1952 the son of Howard and Dorothy Loomis Preston. He was a 1971 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and served in the U.S. Air Force in New Mexico, Germany and Thailand from 1971-1975 as a ...Feb 18, 2024 · Calling hours will be held Thursday 2-6 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY, 13045. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 10:30 am at St. Mary's Church, Cortland, NY with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.May 22, 2023 · Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at a later time at the St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. To stream Darren's services Thursday, visit his obituary at www.wright-beard.com and select live stream. Condolences may be left on the website also.A celebration of Mary's life will be held on Tuesday at 4pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. To offer online condolences please visit www.wright-beard.com. Mary Horvath, 69, of Cortland, NY, passed away on May 18th, 2024 peacefully at home. She was born on January 15, 1955, in Washington D.C.. Mary led a colorful life and made countless ...Lewis (Pug) Albert Strauf Sr 90 of Cortland, NY passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022 at the Guthrie Cortland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center due to complications with Dementia. He was born on March 13, 1932 in Cortland, NY. Lewie was one of seven children born to Elmer and Fern (Hicks) Strauf. Lewie attended Homer High School and …When faced with the loss of a loved one, it can be an overwhelming and emotional time. During this difficult period, it is crucial to choose a reputable funeral home that can provi...View Tribute Book. Emily Nell VanGorder, 89, of Cortland, passed away on April 5, 2022 at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Kind, generous, and loving, Emily persevered to raise four sons despite a disabling childhood battle with polio and the 1972 death of her husband and high school sweetheart, Darrell, at the hands of a drunk driver.Feb 19, 2024 · She was a strong, caring and generous woman, sharing love with all and she will be greatly missed. Family and friends may call from 3-4:30 followed by a service at 4:30 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.comDouglas James "Jim" Forshee, a dedicated educator whose passion for teaching transformed the lives of countless students, passed away peacefully on February 15th at the age of 76. Jim's remarkable journey in education spanned an impressive 53 years, leaving an indelible mark on generations of learners. Born to Marion Adams and Ronald Erickson and lovingly raised by his parents, Ruth and Watson ...Calling hours will be held 2:00-5:00 pm on Monday Feb. 7 at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Spring burial will be at the McGraw Cemetery. A celebration of Jeff's life will be held at the St. Charles Hotel, Central Ave, Cortland immediately following the calling hours on Monday.Aug 8, 2023 · Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM on August 11, 2023, also at Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cortland Rural Cemetery. ... Place the Full Obituary in Any Newspaper.Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. Jacy Lee Gratton, 50, of Cortland passed away June 2, 2023. There are no services at this time. The Wright-Beard Funeral Home is serving the family.It is with great sadness that we announce that Debra (Debbie) Smith passed away May 3rd from struggles battling several ongoing health issues. There will be a Celebration of Life, Friday May 14, 2021 at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home located at 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to Noon. There will be a gathering for friends and family immediately ...Darrell Lynn Carter, 76 of Cortland passed away on September 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 28, 1947 in Cortland a son of the late C. Douglas and Sylvia Smith Carter. Darrell graduated from Cortland High School class of 1965 . Darrell served his country with the United States Army from 1966-1968.A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. (9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045). Funeral arrangement under the care of Wright Beard Funeral Home IncCalling hours for Millie will be held Sunday, February 18th from 2pm-5pm at WRIGHT-BEARD Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 19th at 10:30am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 50 Pomeroy Street, Cortland, NY. In lieu of flowers and in gratitude of the loving care given to Millie by the ...Daniel Hammond, 53, recently passed away on December 29, 2023, at University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Calling hours will be held on January 5 from 3-6 pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., locatedAre you in the market for a cheap used hearse? Whether you’re starting your own funeral home or simply looking for a unique vehicle, buying a used hearse can be a cost-effective op...Sep 10, 2022 · View Tribute Book. Richard L. "Rich" Stevens, 80 of Cortland passed away on August 31, 2022 at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on April 13, 1942 in Cortland a son of the late Floyd Stevens and Elizabeth Adams. Rich graduated from Cortland High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Sociology from Cortland State ...Suppose you have decided to add a bearded dragon to your family; what an exciting time! These lizards truly can make wonderful companions–and a fabulous addition to nearly any home...Calling hours will be held at Wright-Beard Funeral Home in 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY on Wednesday, 8/24/22 from 10 to 11:45 am followed by a brief funeral service, which will be held from noon to 12:45 pm. Thank you to all the people that made Meredith Wells' life so exceptionally rich with love. A special thank you to Dena and her nursing ...In addition to his parents, Stephen is predeceased by his brothers Richard and Tom Caughey, his brother in laws Joseph Stockton and Scott Gablenz, and his beloved dog Annie. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 4, 2024 at 12pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY, with Father Joesph Zareski officiating.Calling hours will be June 4, 2022 9:30 -10:15 am at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045 with a funeral service to follow at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in McGraw Cemetery. To offer condolences online visit, www.wright-beard.com. Barbara May O'Connor, age 83, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, November 3 ...She is loved by 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 19th from 11am to 12:45pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. with a funeral service to begin at 1pm. To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.comPlace the Full Obituary in Any Newspaper. ... Wright-Beard Funeral Home. 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045. Call: (607) 756-2885. People and places connected with Marilyn. Cortland, NY.Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7pm on Monday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider a donation to the Cortland County SPCA. To offer online condolences please ...Visitation was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home (9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045). A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc. (9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045).View Tribute Book. Louis S. "Little Louie, Louie, LouDog" Fiorentini, 75, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away at his home on December 3, 2022 with his best friend and wife, Shelly by his side. He was born on December 10, 1946, in Cortland, NY. He is survived by his wife Shelly J. Fiorentini; sister Linda Battaglia (Frank) ; children Monica ...Browse the online tributes and obituaries of the people we have served at Wright-Beard Funeral Home in Cortland, New York. You can also pre-plan your own funeral or cremation, or contact us for any questions or concerns.E.J. Vincent Stevens, 49, of Truxton NY, passed away on March 13, 2024. Born on February 19, 1975, in Truxton, New York. In honor of E.J. Vincent Stevens, donations can be made to Truxton Fire RescueCalling hours will be 4-6 PM on Friday at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland with funeral services to follow at 6 PM at the funeral home. To offer condolences online visit, www.wright-beard.com. Rose Marquerite "Rosie" Guidry, 88 of Cortland passed away on December 10, 2023 at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse. She was born on ...View Tribute Book. Michael H. French, 25, of Homer, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 24, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1998 in Cortland, NY. Michael was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Most of Michael's hobbies included being outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, walks, camo, mud, and dirt, and …James E. Shaw. James E. Shaw, 63, formerly of McGraw, passed away on December 25, 2023 at Oneida Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Ithaca, NY to his parents the late Robert E. Shaw and Beverly J. "Paganelli" Shaw. James was loved and cared for by the staff of the New York State Office of People with Developmental …James N. Wagner Obituary. James N (Nick) Wagner, 74, of Maple Ave. in Cortland died December 9th, 2021 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca. He was born September 4, 1947 in Franklin County, Tennessee, the son of the late James Wagner and Ruby V. Ledford Smith. Nick retired from the Cortland County 911 Center after a long career as a dispatcher ...Clifford L. Parkin Jr., 80, of Homer, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 9, 2022. He was born on July 16, 1941 in Cortland, NY. Clifford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. His hobbies included bowling and hunting. He was proud of his marriage to Elaine Barbara McGibbon Parkin of 58 years. He loved sports and was a fan of the Syracuse basketball ...Kent L. Finkelstein, 81, of Cortland, New York, lost his battle with Lymphoma on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born December 8, 1940, in Cortland New York, the son of Myer Finkelstein and Pauline Sickmon Finkelstein. Kent was a graduate of Cortland High School - class of 1958. Ken was a fun loving, intelligent man who loved his hometown and lived his life in the company of good friends and ...Robert W. Gay passed away October 13, 2105 answering his wife's call from heaven he was 94. He was born on October 19, 1920 to Walter and Leila F. Twining Gay in Greene, NY. He graduated from Cortland JR SR High School in 1938 and married Theresa Sycuskein in 1940. Bob owned and ran a printing shop in Homer, worked at the Post Standard in ...James Leonard Steger (82) went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 19, 2021. Jim was born in Cortland, NY to John Murray and Dorothy Wadsworth Steger, who preceded him in death. Jim grew up working on his father's dairy farm that he would eventually buy and operate in Preble. Jim graduated from Homer High School in …Please share a memory of Mary to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Mary J. "Marissa" Richards, 80, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, at Crown Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cortland, NY. While known to some as Mary, later in life she preferred to be called Marissa.Obituary of Donald E. Davis. Please share a memory of Donald to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Donald E. Davis 92, of Cortland New York, passed away Thursday, June 8th, 2023. He was born in Cortland on January 9, 1931. Donald was a graduate of Cortland High School in 1949.Please share a memory of Anthony to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Anthony C. "Sonny" Ferro, age 86 of Cortland NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday August 27th. He was born June 20, 1936 in Cortland to the late Michael Ferro and Lucy Mantella Ferro. "Sonny" is survived by his loving wife of 62 years ...Her funeral arrangements are being made at St. Margret's Church in Homer. Calling hours will be 4-7 PM Friday, September 30th at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 1 at St. Margaret's Church, 14 Copeland Ave. Homer.Burial will follow at the Atwater Cemetery. To offer online condolences please visit www.wright-beard.com. Tharis A. "Terry" Holcomb, 82, of Cortland, NY passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024. She was born on November 24, 1941 the daughter of the late Leonard and Minda Brown. Terry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.Obituary of Roger Benjamin. Please share a memory of Roger to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Roger Benjamin, 53 of Cortland passed away on January 4, 2024 at Crown Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 7, 1970 in Cortland, NY a son of the late Walter L Benjamin and Susie Tallman Brown.View Tribute Book. Edith Joyce Tytler, 86, of Cortland, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday January 28, 2022. She was born on April 19, 1935, in DeRuyter, NY. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She worked as a stay-at-home mom and was able to spend a lot of time with her children throughout her life.Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 20th at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Funeral services will follow at 3:00PM.Calling hours are planned for Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:45pm and Services will begin at 1:00pm. at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY. There will be a celebration for Donna at the McGrawville Baptist Church, 7 E Main St., McGraw, NY. 13101, following service.Douglas B. Fenton, 77, of Scott NY passed away June 11, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born August 9, 1945 in Washington DC, the son of the late William and Olive Ortwine Fenton. Doug was a graduate of Northwood School in Lake Placid in 1965, SUNY Delhi in 1967 with an AAS in Business and Construction, then completed training with Zerox 1-2-3 course. Doug spent his working ...Calling hours will be held at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, on Saturday, July 13, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jeff was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to John Randall and Shirley Ryan Stewart on Feb. 7, 1956.Calling hours will be held at Wright-Beard Funeral Home in 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY on Wednesday, 8/24/22 from 10 to 11:45 am followed by a brief funeral service, which will be held from noon to 12:45 pm. Thank you to all the people that made Meredith Wells' life so exceptionally rich with love. A special thank you to Dena and her nursing ...The Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc. is assisting the family. Memorial Contributions can be made to Brockway Truck Preservation Association, 4386 – 4392 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045 or First United Methodist Church of Homer, 16 Cayuga St, Homer, NY 13077 "It was a good ride, until the road ends" – Dean PotterHe is predeceased by his wife Barbara Wood. Calling hours will be held on Monday January 31, 2022 from 1-3pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. Gregory "Woody" Wood, 68, of Homer, NY passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1953 in Norwich, NY. Woody was a loving husband, father, grandfather ...Calling hours will be held at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, on Saturday, July 13, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jeff was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to John Randall and Shirley Ryan Stewart on Feb. 7, 1956.Nolan T. Ray, 33, formerly of Cortland and Astoria, New York, died unexpectedly on August 25, 2023. He was a 2008 graduate of Cortland Senior High School, earned credits while in high school from Tompkins Cortland Community College, and was awarded the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University. He was most recently employed by Apple Inc. as a systems analyst/program ...May he forever walk tall and rest in power. Calling hours will be 12:30 - 2:30 PM on Monday, at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland with a funeral service to follow at 3 PM. Spring burial will be in Cold Brook Cemetery. The family asks everyone who attend to wear their Homer Blue Pride clothes for Chip.Patrick “Pat” Grinnell, 58, of Cortland NY, passed away suddenly May 12, 2023 while working. He was born November 1, 1964 in Cortland, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Grinnell. Pat was a lifelong resident of Cortland graduating from Cortland High School. Over the years he worked as a mason, iron workers, and general construction.Dr. Benjamin F. Turner, 86, of Skaneateles, NY, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on February 9, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1937, the son of the late Benjamin A. and Ethna Fogg Turner. Ben was born in Lewiston, ME. He graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME, and studied at Fryeburg Academy prior to attending ...Roger Davis, age 73, died on April 20, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 24, 1 pm at the Virgil Cemetery. Roger Davis was born on June 15, 1949, in Cortland. He attended ...May he forever walk tall and rest in power. Calling hours will be 12:30 – 2:30 PM on Monday, at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland with a funeral service to follow at 3 PM. Spring burial will be in Cold Brook Cemetery. The family asks everyone who attend to wear their Homer Blue Pride clothes for Chip.Elaine B. Parkin, 78 of Homer passed away on June 1, 2019 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1940 a daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara Bashaw McGibbon. Elaine worked for Smith Corona on the assembly line until they closed. She then went to work for the Respite house where she built long term relationships with those she helped care for. Surviving Elaine is ...Amy Susan (Church) LaMarre, 44, of Homer, New York, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1978, to George and Dawn Church. Amy was raised in the Cortland area, where she graduated from Cortland High School. She spent her career as a housekeeper at the Hampton Inn. In her free time, she loved spending time with her children. Amy is survived by loving ...Mar 8, 2024 · Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 3pm to 4:45pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland, NY 13045 with a funeral service to begin at 5pm. Burial will be in the spring at McGraw Cemetery. To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.com. Richard S. Niver, 89 beloved husband, father, and grandfather ... Willis Tollner, 88, of Fort Johnson, NY, passed away on December 18, 2023. Visitation will be held on
View Tribute Book. Emily Nell VanGorder, 89, of Cortland, passed away on April 5, 2022 at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Kind, generous, and loving, Emily persevered to raise four sons despite a disabling childhood battle with polio and the 1972 death of her husband and high school sweetheart, Darrell, at the hands of a drunk driver.Edward James Brewer, 75, passed away September 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Edward Renna Brewer and Adajane Mills Brewer. He was a graduate of Cardigan Mountain School in New Hampshire, Kents Hill School in Main and Eastern New Mexico University. Edward was in management at Coyne Textile Services in Syracuse, N. Y. for 35 years. …She was a strong, caring and generous woman, sharing love with all and she will be greatly missed. Family and friends may call from 3-4:30 followed by a service at 4:30 on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.comIn addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by brothers Lyman, Robert, and Edward, and sister Ellen. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday September 6, 2022 from 10-11am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland, NY.Calling hours are Monday (today) 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY 13045. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Spring burial will be at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. Contributions may be made to Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Pkwy, Cortland NY 13045 ...It may sound morbid, but writing your own obituary and considering the way you want to be remembered by your friends and loved ones is an excellent way to get perspective on what y...Calling hours are Saturday 1-3 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 and may be streamed from Brian's obituary on www.wrightbeard.com where you may leave a message of condolence.Calling hours are Monday (today) 4-7 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY 13045. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Spring burial will be at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. Contributions may be made to Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Pkwy, Cortland NY 13045 ...Calling hours will be Saturday 1-2:45 pm at Wright-Beard funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY 13045 with a private memorial service to streamed online at 3 pm https://m.facebook.comwrightbeardfuneralhomeinc/ We will be following the NYS guidelines regarding capacity, social distancing and face covering.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Diane, and his siblings James Abdallah, Moses Abdallah, Josephine Ripley and Gladys Payne; and brother-in-law Richard Allis. A memorial service will be held on Monday March 27, 2023 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., beginning at 11am.Douglas James "Jim" Forshee, a dedicated educator whose passion for teaching transformed the lives of countless students, passed away peacefully on February 15th at the age of 76. Jim's remarkable journey in education spanned an impressive 53 years, leaving an indelible mark on generations of learners. Born to Marion Adams and Ronald Erickson and lovingly raised by his parents, Ruth and Watson ...Jane was predeceased by her husband Oliver Carley in 1987, her sister Harriet Moore Shank in 1997, and her brothers William Moore in 1997 and Richard Moore in 2013. A memorial service will be held Saturday 11 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY, 13045. Private graveside services will be at the convenience of the ...The gathering after a funeral is called a reception, according to EverPlans. Receptions are typically held after funerals so loved ones can get together and remember the deceased. ...View Tribute Book. Lawrence "Larry" M. Krause, 77 of Cortland passed away on March 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Buffalo a son of the late Lawrence and Helen Kolek Krause, Sr. Larry proudly served in the United States Marine during the Vietnam Era, his bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered.Calling hours will be held on Friday October 27, 2023 from 4-6PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. A funeral service will be held on Saturday October 28, 2023 at 11AM, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Glenwood Cemetery at a later date.William A. Pauldine 98 of Cortland passed away on June 28, 2022. Bill was born in Syracuse, NY on August 14, 1923, the son of Nicola Palladino and Antoinette Masterpole.Calling hours will be 2-4 PM Tuesday, December 27 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. A spring memorial service/burial at Glenwood Cemetary, in Homer, NY will be announced at a later date by the family. Nancy B. Harris. Nancy B. Harris passed away at Ithaca Hospice on December 17, 2022.1941 - 2020. Ronald C. Denniston, 79, of Virgil, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born August 30 th , 1941 in Oswego to the late Charles and Charlotte Denniston. From birth to the age of 7, he grew up on a farm in the Oswego area where he gained his love of farming and the seeds of a strong work ethic were ...Jan 24, 2023 · Please share a memory of Patricia to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Patricia A. "Patty" Jester, 76 of Cortland passed away on January 19, 2023. Private graveside services will be held at the family convenience in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.Obituaries & Tributes. We encourage you to use our beautifully designed interactive online tributes to pay your respects. Leave a condolence, share a memory, post a photo, light a candle and more! ... Funeral Merchandise. At Wright-Beard Funeral Home, we have a vast array of burial and cremation options available for you, helping to bring you ...Melissa Jane Stevens Lakie, 44, of McGraw, passed away on February 13, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1978 in Ithaca, NY to her loving parents Alan J. Stevens and Sue Breeds. Melissa was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed completing puzzles and watching crime tv shows. Melissa looked forward to traveling and had enjoyed in the last year a ...View Tribute Book. Richard P. Mudge Jr. 79, of Cortland, NY passed away January 17, 2023 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center from complications of Alzheimer's disease He was born March 29, 1943 in Cortland, NY the son of the late Richard P. Mudge Sr. and Lillian Stark Mudge. Following graduation from Cortland High School in 1961 he …Please share a memory of Patricia to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Patricia A. "Patty" Jester, 76 of Cortland passed away on January 19, 2023. Private graveside services will be held at the family convenience in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.Apr 13, 2023 · Thomas A Condie, 63, of Taylor passed away April 2, 2023 at home. Tom was employed by Best Way for many years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Tom was predeceased by his parents Bernard Condie Jr and Lenore Baxter Condie. Surviving are brothers Steven (Barbara) Condie of Virgil and Daniel (Juanita Poole) Condie of Truxton. A graveside service will be held at St Mary's Cemetery, Cortland ...Please share a memory of Anthony to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Anthony C. "Sonny" Ferro, age 86 of Cortland NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday August 27th. He was born June 20, 1936 in Cortland to the late Michael Ferro and Lucy Mantella Ferro. "Sonny" is survived by his loving wife of 62 years ...Calling hours will be held at Wright-Beard Funeral Home in 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY on Wednesday, 8/24/22 from 10 to 11:45 am followed by a brief funeral service, which will be held from noon to 12:45 pm. Thank you to all the people that made Meredith Wells' life so exceptionally rich with love. A special thank you to Dena and her nursing ...A memorial service will be held Monday, August 14th, at 3 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 To offer online condolences or “Live Stream” the services visit www.wright-beard.com,, and view Ella’s obituary. The “Live Stream’ tab is located in the selection bar above the obituaryBrowse the online tributes and obituaries of the people we have served at Wright-Beard Funeral Home in Cortland, New York. You can also pre-plan your own funeral or cremation, or contact us for any questions or concerns.Shane S. Alexander, 38, passed away on January 4, 2024 at St. Joe's Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Calling hour will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 4-5 PM at Wright-Beard Funeral Home nc., locaIf you enjoy the convenience of shopping from the comfort of your own home, then Carol Wright Catalog Shopping might be just what you’re looking for. With a wide variety of product...Visitation will be held April 26, 2023, 4 to 6 pm at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045. The family asks that donations in Ann's memory be directed to Meals on Wheels of Tompkins County in lieu of flowers or gifts. Call (607) 266-9553 to donate in memory of Ann. Online condolences may be shared at wright-beard.com.Apr 17, 2023 · Calling hours will be 9-10:30 AM Saturday, May 13 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Memorial service 12:30 PM Sunday, May 14 at United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St. Cortland, Burial will be private in Cortland Rural Cemetery. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.View Tribute Book. On the 23rd of March, 2023, Kathleen Lynn McLean passed after a long battle with lung cancer. She was 53 years old. Though she was an artist at heart, Kathy spent most of her working life as a nurse's aide in the homes around Ithaca, NY where she was born. She loved to paint and spend time outside.View Tribute Book. On July 24th, 2022 Patricia McNerney died peacefully in her home. She was 58 years old. Patricia, known to her friends and loved ones as Trish or Trisha, was born on May 21st, 1964 in Quantico, Virginia. A short 23 years ago, she made a home for herself and her family in Cortland, NY.She is loved by 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 19th from 11am to 12:45pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. with a funeral service to begin at 1pm. To offer online condolences, please visit www.wright-beard.comWilliam A. Pauldine 98 of Cortland passed away on June 28, 2022. Bill was born in Syracuse, NY on August 14, 1923, the son of Nicola Palladino and Antoinette Masterpole. As a young child Bill moved to Cortland with his family and graduated from St. Mary's School in 1941. He served his country in WWII as a corporal in the US Army Air Force from 1943-45. In 1946 Bill married Diana James from ...In addition to her parents, Patricia is predeceased by her brother Robert Omilanowicz. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday January 10, 2024 from 10-11am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. A memorial service will follow at 11. A burial of ashes will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.In loving memory of William M. Peake "Peekaboo," Age 85 of Cortland, NY passed away December 21, 2023. He is survived by His wife Cynthia (Cheney) Peake, Son William R. Peake, Stepdaughter Brenda (Shane) Lillie, Sister Sharron (Dick) Shattuck, Alice Gray, two grand daughters Kimberly Adams and fiance' Aric Harvey, Kristie Adams and partner Jacob Rivers, two great grand sons Jaxon and Nash, and ...Obituary of Michael D. (Amo) Craig. Please share a memory of Michael to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Michael D. (Amo) Craig was 45 years old, son of Mary Craig and Mike Amo. He is survived by his daughter Cait and son Lucas (Candy); his brothers Shane, Todd (Tracey) and Chris; sisters Vicki (Tom) and Shirley; his mom Mary ...Obituary of Elna Stafford. Please share a memory of Elna to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Elna R. Stafford, 102, of Solon, NY passed on Monday November 7th, 2022. She was born on January 28, 1920 in McGraw, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur (Reta Coates) Thornton. 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