All Obituaries

Tommy P. Baranska, 76, formerly of Truxton, passed away on Easter morning, March 31, 2024 after his long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia.  He died at Sunnyside Care Center in East Syracuse, NY where he was a resident since September of 2022.  He was born in Truxton, a son of the late John and Eva Patterson Baranska. Tommy was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, serving from 1966 – 1968, which included serving in the Vietnam War. Later it was determined that...

Daniel Mones, 73, of Foster Road, Cortland, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 30, 2024.  Dan was born July 12, 1950 in Bay Shore, NY; the son of Daniel and Grace Kanzler Mones.  He was a lifelong landscaper and nurseryman, from his days on Long Island continuing with his family business, Valley View Gardens. Dan enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was working outside or camping in God’s creation. Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years,...

Kim E. Bowman, 66, of Camillus, NY, passed away on March 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born in Cortland, NY and was a graduate of Dryden High School (1976) and SUNY Oswego (1980). Kim previously worked at the Red Cross from 1986-96, and most recently at Verizon 1997-2011.  Kim was also an active member of the Boy Scouts. Kim is predeceased by his father, Edward Bowman and is survived by his children, Jennifer and Joel Bowman; fiancé, Bonnie Oliver; mother, Joanne...

Lawrence G. Golden, Sr., 63, of Tully, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024. A lifelong area resident, he was born March 17, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Arlene Compton Golden. Larry was most recently the groundskeeper at the Tully Trailer Park, although spent the majority of his life working on local dairy farms. He was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed tinkering; taking things apart and putting them back together, often with more parts when he was done than when he started....

Ila A. Webb, age 89, of Hebron, IN, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was the daughter of Harrison W. Thomas and Hazel E. (Crouch) Thomas. She was born in Tioga Center, New York on July 25, 1934. Ila had several hobbies: making cards, stamp collecting, knitting, helping others and playing the piano. She was also a member of the Presbyterian church in Cortland, N.Y. Ila married Edwin M. Webb on March 27, 1954 and was married to him for 40 years before his passing on...

Patricia L. Storrs, a resident of the Elizabeth Brewster House in Homer, passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born October 11, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Carlene Addy Nadge. Pat had worked as the bookkeeper at the Elizabeth Brewster House for several years, retiring in 2013. She also had been employed over the years at the Cortland YWCA, Cortland Glass Co. and VEC Arab in Illinois and Alabama. Pat loved her large and extended family. She is survived by her...

Angeles Carrion Baños Duncan, of Cortland, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 while under the care of her loving family at the age of 83.  Angeles, fondly known as Angelita or Angie, was born July 10, 1940 in Cartagena, Spain, a daughter of the late Angel Carrion Fontela and Josefa Baños Aquilera and emigrated in 1968 following her marriage to Stanley M. Duncan, who was stationed in Spain while serving in the US Navy. She retired from Buckbee Mears after many years...

On February 27, 2024 Linda Sharon Sweeney saddled up for her horse trail rides in heaven.Linda Sharon Minard Sweeney was born on December 31, 1948, a daughter of the late Donald and Linda Minard of Angola, NY.Linda was given a horse at four and a pony at five years old. She and her family raised and showed registered boxer dogs for many years. She loved animals, especially horses, all her life.Linda graduated from Eden High School in Eden, NY. She came to Cortland as a student and later...

Steven E. Schoonover Sr., of Fair Haven Rd., Homer, passed away on February 22, 2024 while under the care of his loving family at the age of 74. Steve was born October 22, 1949 in East Stroudsburg, PA, a son of the late John and Eleanor Lewis Schoonover. He graduated from Homer High School in 1968, where he was an outstanding athlete with his teammates giving him the nickname “Bullett”. Steve held several Homer football records. For over 30 years he held the record for either...

B. Louise Thornton, 74, of Brake Hill Rd., Homer, passed away surrounded by her daughters and sister following an extended illness on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. A lifelong area resident, she was born October 14, 1949, a daughter of the late Richard “Pete” Thomas and Felicia Bell Thomas. Louise was a kind soul and loving person who cherished her husband, family and friends who she also called family. She blessed us with her warm heart and contagious laugh and smile that we...