Dr. Edward Tillotson, DVM
Oct 27, 2024
Dr. Edward Tillotson, DVM, 79, of Killawog, NY passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 27, 2024, with his family beside him, and is now in his forever home with Jesus.
Ed is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth, his children, Kelly (Ken Smith) of Marathon, Jeffrey (Angela) of Lebanon, TN, and Michael (Jennifer) of New Hartford, NY,...
Betty A. (Willis) Simpson
Oct 7, 2024
Betty A. (Willis) Simpson, 90, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Cortland, NY.
Born on January 30, 1934, Betty was the daughter of the late Glenn and Martha Conklin Willis. Betty's life was marked by her dedication to family, friends, and her career. She was a devoted member...
James H. Stevens
Sep 9, 2024
James H. Stevens, 71 of Marathon, NY, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.
Jim was born in Cortland, NY on June 13, 1953, the son of the late Bertina Stevens. Jim had worked for Forkey Construction & Fabrication, Inc. for almost 20 years. His previous employers were Square Deal Machining, Inc, Buckley Oil, and XYZ Sanitation for 10 plus years....
Betsy Bregard
Sep 1, 2024
Betsy Bregard, 81, of Marathon, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on September 1, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to the love and devotion to her family.
Betsy was born in Cortland, NY, on June 24, 1943, the daughter of the late H. Burgess Jones and Vera (Stanley)...
Patricia Jane Leet
Jul 4, 2024
Patricia Jane “Patty” Suffolk Leet, 79 of Marathon, passed away on July 4th, 2024 after a short illness.
Patty was born February 19th, 1945, in Massachusetts . She was pre-deceased by her parents Ralph and Esther Suffolk, and her siblings: Ruth Brown, Doris Thomas, Ralph “Jim” Suffolk, Barbara Crayton, and Carol White.
She is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Leet; daughter...
Raymond Daniel Smith, Sr.
Jun 21, 2024
Raymond Daniel Smith, Sr., 78, formerly of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Ray was born in Patterson, NJ, on August 6, 1945, the son of the late James and Helen Fells Smith. A longtime resident of the area, he was a graduate of Marathon Central School. He...
Joan Merihew
Jun 20, 2024
Joan F. (Murray) Merihew, 92, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Born in Ocean Side, NY, on March 26, 1932, Joan was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion Bedell Murray. She was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the United Methodist Church of Marathon....
Barbara A. Brown
Jun 13, 2024
Barbara A. (Stengle) Brown, 87, formerly of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY.
Born in Buffalo, NY, on August 12, 1936, Barb was the daughter of the late Marshall and Lottie Marcovitch Stengle. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a psychologist for the Chenango Valley Central School District. She had...
James Edward Burk, Sr.
Jun 2, 2024
James Edward Burk, Sr., 90, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in the Town of Freetown, NY, on March 8, 1934, Jim was the son of the late LeRoy Jospeh Burk, Sr. and Nellie Burville Burk. He attended Marathon Central School where he...
Pamela Ann Montanye-Mielke
May 6, 2024
Pamela Ann Montanye-Mielke, 74, of Marathon, NY, lost her battle with cancer after eleven years and has gone home to be with the Lord. No matter how bad things were she always had a smile for everyone.
Pamela was born in Middletown, NY, on September 11, 1949, the daughter of the late Clarence and Elvira Woodmansee Montanye. A long-time resident of...
Glenn J. Merihew
May 5, 2024
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 12, 1931, the son of the late James Benton and Ruby Goddard Merihew. A lifetime resident of the area, he was a life member and past fire chief...
Mark E. Piech
Apr 5, 2024
Mark E. Piech, 62, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lisle, NY, on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Mark was born in Johnson City, NY, on November 20, 1961, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Feisthamel Piech. A longtime resident of the area, he was a graduate of Dryden Central School and...
Kornelia Stephanie Merihew
Apr 3, 2024
Kornelia Stephanie Merihew, 62.
Kornelia was born on November 16, 1961 in Kaldenkirchen, Germany. She was the 4th child of Gustav Felix Ernst Zick and Hildegard Käthe Zick (maiden name Porst). Her older brother Holger Zick died before she was born.She grew up alongside her sisters Ilse (1952) and Susanne (1959).
Kornelia’s artistic talents manifested themselves as a young child. At...
William W. Lake, Sr.
Mar 11, 2024
William W. Lake, Sr., 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Hospicare Center, Ithaca, NY.
Bill was born in Smithville Flats, NY, on July 29, 1945, the son of the late Walter Lake and Florence Sheppard O'Neill. A longtime resident of the Marathon area, he retired from the Town of Marathon where he had served...
Ariana Rose Williams
Mar 9, 2024
Ariana Rose Williams, a loving daughter and granddaughter, became an angel on her 6th birthday of March 9, 2024 at the Golisano Children's Hospital, Syracuse, NY.Ariana was born in Syracuse, NY, on March 9, 2018, the daughter of Andrea Cole. She faced her share of struggles during her life but she was a strong and courageous fighter. Almost always happy, she...
Karen A. Carter
Feb 17, 2024
Karen A. Carter, 50, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on January 17, 1974, in Danbury, CT, the daughter of Eugene, Jr. and Cheryl Colbert Baumgardner. Karen was an individual who found immense joy in music and attending concerts, and would often express her creativity through writing poems....
James W. Strickland
Feb 6, 2024
James “Buck” W. Strickland, 83, of Dryden, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Groton Community Health Care Center, while surrounded by his children.
Jim was born in Ithaca, NY, on August 27, 1940, the son of the late James Strickland and Gladys Howser Bennett. He loved his trap shoot family and was a member of several clubs....
Juanita Anne McEvoy
Dec 22, 2023
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Juanita Anne McEvoy announces her passing on Friday, December 22nd at the age of 87. After a sudden and brief illness, Anne passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Syd (Patti), David (Laurie), Don, and Mary (Jody) and her younger brother, Bob Verfuss...
Wayne P. Farr
Nov 29, 2023
Wayne P. Farr, 83, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.
Wayne was born in Cortland, NY, on January 1, 1940, the son of the late Louis and Emma Halstrom Farr. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of...
Eddy L. O'Neill
Nov 24, 2023
Eddy L. O’Neill, 70, of Freetown, NY, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home, while surrounded by his family.
Eddy was born in Cortland, NY, on April 23, 1953, the son of the late Edward O’Neill, Jr. and Florence Sheppard O’Neill. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a woodworker for Robinson’s Woodshop in Cortland. Eddy...
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