Life Story

Oct 5, 2021

Salvatore John Parrino, 91, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home, while surrounded by his family.

Born on Staten Island, NY, on August 12, 1930, Sal was the son of the late Silvestro and Rosalie Parrino. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was employed...

Sep 23, 2021

Bessie E. O’Neill, 84, of Cortland, NY, and formerly of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at her home. Bessie was born in Virgil, NY, on October 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Leah Woodard Smith. She is survived by her husband, Michael O’Neill, and siblings, Carol Blakeley of Marathon, Kathleen Reynolds of Cassiwa,...

Sep 22, 2021

Patricia L. "Miss Patty" (Gilbert) McConnell, 73, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Born in Cortland, NY, on August 25, 1948, Patty was the daughter of Leeland and Iva Allen Gilbert. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the Marathon Area Historical Society and...

Aug 19, 2021

Max R. LaFever, Jr., 65, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the SUNY Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Max was born in Montour Falls, NY, on June 11, 1956, the son of the late Max LaFever, Sr. and Bertha Wood LaFever. Prior to his illness, he had been employed at Redding Hunter Reloading, Cortland,...

Aug 7, 2021

Richard E. Bailey, 78, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Richard was born in Johnson City, NY, on November 15, 1942, the son of the late Courtney and Ruth Lingel Bailey. He was a dairy farmer for his entire life and enjoyed working the land. He is survived by his children, Brian...

Jul 20, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful and gifted daughter, Jennifer Ashley Alexy, on July 20, 2021. A motivated and bright light, she embraced her children, family, and friends. Jennifer was self-employed throughout her life but said her most important job was loving and caring for her children, Victor (16) and Anya (13). Nothing mattered...

Jul 16, 2021

David W. Sturdevant, 66, of Marathon, NY, passed away at his home on Friday, July 16, 2021, while surrounded by his family.

Born in Cortland, NY, on July 29, 1954, David was the son of the late Adelbert and Mary Davis Sturdevant. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a 1972 graduate of Marathon Central School. In his younger...

Jul 9, 2021

Bonnie J. (VanDee) Finch, 58, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY. Bonnie was born in Cortland, NY, on February 26, 1963, the daughter of the late Floyd and Rose Sartwell VanDee. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Marathon. A 1981 graduate of DeRuyter Central School, she had worked...

Jun 14, 2021

Donald W. Muckey, 85, of Marathon, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 14, 2021. Don was born in Lisle, NY, on January 24, 1936, the son of the late Charles and Mildred Pendell Honour and adopted parents, Clark and Elsie Muckey. A lifelong resident of the area, he served as the highway superintendent for the Village...

Apr 19, 2021

C. Robert “Bob” Fitch, 76, of Cortland, NY, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home, while surrounded by his family.

Born in Cortland, NY, on July 27, 1944, Bob was the son of the late Charles George Fitch and Cora Barker Fitch.  He was a member of the Marathon United Methodist Church.  A 1962 graduate of Marathon...

Mar 29, 2021

Wayne C. Gillette, 69, of McGraw, NY, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Wayne was born in Cortland, NY, on April 15, 1951, the son of the late Henry and Martha Bush Gillette.  A lifelong resident of the area, he retired from the NYSDOT and Suit-Kote after several years of...

Mar 24, 2021

Mar 17, 2021

Earle D. Hubbard, 92, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY, after becoming ill at home.

Mr. Hubbard was born in Cincinnatus, NY, on June 13, 1928, the son of the late Harlow and Bessie Keator Hubbard.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Mar 3, 2021

JoAnn M. (Hoffmier) Bailey, 76, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her home, while surrounded by her family.

JoAnn was born in Owego, NY, on August 5, 1944, the daughter of the late Max and Inza Underwood Hoffmier.  She retired from Borg Warner, Ithaca, where he had worked as a tensioner.

She is...

Feb 20, 2021

Paul "Papa" C. Sturdevant, 94, of Lisle, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY.

Born in Pitcher, NY, on April 12, 1926, Mr. Sturdevant was the son of the late Vern and Naomi Allen Sturdevant.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  A lifelong mechanic, he retired from...

Nov 27, 2020

Judy C. George, 64, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY.

Judy was born in Cortland, NY, on April 23, 1956, the daughter of the late Vernon and Alice Moore Middleton.

She is survived by her children, Anita (Howard) Chamberlain of Cortland, Gerald "Spanky" Lockwood of McGraw, and Mickey Lockwood...

Oct 23, 2020

On October 23, 2020 the Marathon community lost a devoted community member.  Wayne C. Fox, 80, passed away after a short battle with dementia. Wayne graduated from Gorham Central School in 1958. Wayne moved to Marathon as manager of Agway in 1967. He worked for Agway, Inc. for 30 years including previous stores in Hemlock and Dryden. Wayne purchased the Marathon...

Oct 21, 2020

Steven G. Hall, 62, of Marathon, NY, finished his journey, returning to the arms of Jesus on October 21, 2020, at his home, while surrounded by his family.

Steve was born in Johnson City, NY, on August 24, 1958, the son of Bernard and Irene (Copeland) Hall.  He was a 1977 graduate of Marathon Central School, and active in athletics. ...

Oct 12, 2020

Beverly R. (Cobb) Doty, 87, of Willet, NY, went home to help Al with the chores on Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Bev was born in Cincinnatus, NY, on April 16, 1933.  She was the daughter of Merton and Marjorie (Dietrich) Cobb.  Bev was a 1951 graduate of Cincinnatus Central School and...

Oct 7, 2020

Sallie Ann Soshinsky, 60, of McGraw, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, after a kiss from her husband, with her family at her side.

Sallie was born in Cortland, NY, on January 29, 1960, the daughter of the late Robert and Sally (Falso) Gerrard.  A lifetime resident of the area, she had previously...