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Lloyd W. Steenrod

Lloyd W. Steenrod

Aug 15, 2022

Lloyd W. Steenrod, 66, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 15, 2022.

 

Lloyd was born in Berkshire, NY, on October 19, 1955, the son of the late Albert and Josephine Kreicher Steenrod.  Prior to becoming ill, he had been employed by Portable John Rentals in Lisle, NY.

 

He is survived by a...

Deborah Ann Park

Deborah Ann Park

Jul 16, 2022

Deborah Ann Park, 72, of Marathon, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16 2022, after a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted husband of 51 years and her loving family.

Deb was born in Margaretville, NY on December 11, 1949; the daughter of Robert John Ford and Marilyn Ruth Ford. She graduated from Onteora...

Travis G. Brown

Travis G. Brown

Jun 21, 2022

Travis G. Brown, 29, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Trav was born in Cortland, NY, on April 26, 1993.  He was a graduate of Marathon Central School and had previously worked for Family Dry Wall, Cincinnatus, NY.

 

He is survived by his father, Gale...

Sue Ellen Preston

Sue Ellen Preston

Jun 16, 2022

Sue Ellen Preston, 65, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, while surrounded by her family.

 

Born in Columbus, OH, on March 27, 1957, Sue was the daughter of the late Red Bailey and Mary Ellen O’Connor.  She had been previously employed at Rubbermaid, Price Chopper, Greg’s Big M,...

Joan Patricia Fleming

Joan Patricia Fleming

Jun 8, 2022

Joan Patricia Fleming, 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

 

Born in Cortland,  NY, on March 25, 1944, Joan was the daughter of the late James Bernard Fleming and Brigid Corr Fleming.  A lifelong resident of the area, she was 1962 graduate of Marathon Central School.  After...

Sally M. Prentice

Sally M. Prentice

Apr 23, 2022

Sally M. Prentice, 40, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home in Marathon.

 

Sally was born in Cortland, NY, of May 5, 1981, the daughter of the late Babe and Dorene Rutan Prentice.  She was a graduate of McGraw Central School.  Sally was a devoted mother who loved her family dearly.  She...

Gene A. Connelly

Gene A. Connelly

Apr 17, 2022

Gene A. Connelly, 84, of Cortland, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Gene was born in Cortland, NY, on February 14, 1938 to Vincent and Elva Connelly of McGraw, NY.  He graduated from McGraw High School, Class of 1956.  Following high school, he enlisted and served in the United States Armed Forces.  After his tour of duty,...

Cheryl A. Kirchner

Cheryl A. Kirchner

Apr 8, 2022

Cheryl A. Kirchner, 63, of Marathon, NY, entered through Heaven’s Gates on April 8, 2022. 

 

She was predeceased by her brothers Norman Kirchner and Jody Kirchner.

 

She is survived by her parents Patricia and Jerold Kirchner; her devoted children Trichelle (Tom) Feheley and son Ian Kirchner; and her most cherished blessing of all, her grandson Finnian.  She is...

Joyce W. (Pitman) Barrows

Joyce W. (Pitman) Barrows

Mar 6, 2022

Joyce W. (Pitman) Barrows, 82, of Marathon, NY, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 6, 2022.

Joyce was born March 25, 1939 in Hunts Corners to the late Albert F. and Della G. (Halcomb) Pitman.  She was the youngest daughter and last surviving child of eleven siblings.  A graduate of Marathon Central School, Joyce married her...

June R. Sharp

June R. Sharp

Feb 14, 2022

June Rose (Grummons) Sharp, 81, of Berkshire, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

June was born in Waverly, NY, on June 18, 1940 and was adopted and raised by George and Mary Jane Grummons of Newark Valley.  She married Robert Sharp, Sr. on May 14, 1957.  She retired from Riverview...

Edwin F. Ellis

Edwin F. Ellis

Jan 28, 2022

Edwin F. Ellis, 89, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Born in Greene, NY, on April 17, 1932, Mr. Ellis was the son of the late Erford and Pearl Carson Ellis.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Grumman Boat, Marathon, after 39...

Joan M. White

Joan M. White

Jan 28, 2022

Joan M. (Corwin) White, 93, of Marathon, NY, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2022, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY. 

Mrs. White was born in Endicott, NY, on January 24, 1929, the daughter of the late Leslie and Leola Ruth Somers Corwin.  She retired from Key Bank in Greene, NY, after several...

Ruth Elaine Knight

Ruth Elaine Knight

Jan 19, 2022

Ruth Elaine Knight, 71, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.

Born in the Town of Triangle on December 17, 1950, Ruth was the daughter of the late Arthur and Corrine Andrews Monk.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Rickie Knight, of Marathon; and her children, Michael (Chantelle)...

David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Dec 29, 2021

David A. Smith, 60, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at his home. Born in Batavia, NY, on April 10, 1961, David was the son of the late Ward and Leda (Reynolds) Smith. Prior to his illness, he had worked as a spray painter for several companies and also worked as a farmer. He was an...

Sarah M. Snow

Sarah M. Snow

Dec 29, 2021

Sarah M. Snow, age 79, of Marathon, NY passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was a graduate of McGraw High School in 1960 and received her AS degree from Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY. Sarah was the Comptroller for Garage, DeFrance in Ithaca, NY, for 27 years. After retirement, for another 14 years she continued accounting work...

Dayton Bruce Allen

Dayton Bruce Allen

Dec 9, 2021

Dayton Bruce Allen, 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Bruce was born in the Town of Lapeer on April 23, 1943, the son of the late Webster and Frances Kingbury Allen. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1962 graduate of Marathon Central School. He retired...

Stephen D. Yuhasz

Stephen D. Yuhasz

Nov 17, 2021

Stephen D. Yuhasz, 80, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home, while surrounded by his family. Born in New York, NY, on July 12, 1941, Steve was the son of the late Gus and Anna Yuhasz. He was a communicant to St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during...

Charles E. McEvoy

Charles E. McEvoy

Nov 14, 2021

Charles E. McEvoy, 87, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Chuck was born in Cortland, NY, on August 18, 1934, the son of the late Kenneth and Frances Youngs McEvoy. Prior to his retirement, he had worked for the Cortland County Highway Department for 30 years. He was a...

Bonnie J. Dougherty

Bonnie J. Dougherty

Oct 29, 2021

Bonnie J. (Marshall) Dougherty, 79, of Marathon (Lapeer), NY, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, while surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Cortland, NY, on January 27, 1942, the daughter of the late Louis and Fern Turk Marshall. She was a loud and proud Cherokee Indian. She was a member...

Harold E. Brown

Harold E. Brown

Oct 23, 2021

Harold E. Brown, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

Born on May 23, 1930, Harold started Brown’s Trailer Sales in 1958 and retired in 1996. He loved working in the woods and in his workshop. He was one decent man, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was predeceased by two wonderful women, BettyLou and Sarah, and a son, Jeffrey. He...

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