All Obituaries

Georgiane A. (Gates) Reynolds-Brackett, 89, passed away peacefully in Brandon, Florida, on April 1, 2026. She will be remembered for her kindness, laughter, and the many cherished memories she created with family and friends. Georgie’s gentle spirit and unwavering support touched all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Athens, Georgia, on November 17, 1936, Georgie was the daughter of the late Alvin H. Gates Sr. and Hallie A. Gates. Her early childhood was spent in Barneveld ...

Linda L. Spencer, 78, formerly of Homer, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 surrounded by family. A lifelong area resident, Linda was born June 30, 1948, a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Hoar) Bosworth. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Homer High School and graduated in 1968 from SUNY Morrisville with her LPN degree. She worked from 1972 to 1989 at Cortland Memorial Hospital. In 1989, she went to work for the NYS DDSO as an LPN, then transitioned to House Director at group ...

Charles Russell Ford, 86, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Homer, New York. Born on August 20, 1939, in Endicott, New York, Charles lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, community, and country. A proud veteran, Charles served his nation with honor before dedicating much of his life to the fire service. Known for his unwavering commitment and service, he was a steadfast presence in the Homer Fire Department where he earned the respect and admiration of ...

G. Richard ‘Dick’ Henry, of Hickory Park Rd., Cortland, passed away while under the care of his loving family on his 100th birthday. A lifelong area resident, Dick was born in Truxton on June 24, 1926, a son of the late Helen Comerford Henry. He was honorably discharged in 1946 from the U.S. Navy, faithfully serving during World War II. He was a lifelong communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Truxton, and an 80-year member of the American Legion Post 465 in Homer. Dick ...

Jonathan P. Pelsang, 56, of Preble, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A lifelong area resident, Jon was born January 27, 1970, the second son of John J. Pelsang Jr. and Nancy Demarest (Pelsang) White. He was a 1988 graduate of Homer High School, where he excelled at lacrosse and wrestling and was a member of the starting players on the Homer Trojans football team, who won back-to-back Section 3 titles in 1985 and 1986. Jon lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed ...

Carol Anne Jones (Hulslander), 72, born March 5, 1954, of Homer, New York and Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of June 17, 2026, in the arms of her loving daughter, Amie Underwood. Carol’s final moments were filled with the love and light of those closest to her. She was surrounded by her granddaughters, Taylor True and Madison Underwood; her sister, Sandy Kurtz; her son-in-law, Judd Underwood; and her beloved “best bud” of more ...

Ronna Sue (Wentland) Blum, 67, born on November 25, 1958 passed away at home on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Kevin E. Blum; children, Scott (Shana) Blum; Amanda Allen and Jonathon (Heather) Blum; grandchildren, Cloey, Greyson, Christian, and Samson; her brothers, Larry (Jane) Wentland and Todd (Nancy) Wentland as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ronna was predeceased by her sister, Jill Wentland; her ...

Robin M. Thornton, 63, of Homer, passed away following a brief illness on June 14, 2026. A lifelong area resident, Robin was born October 12, 1962, a daughter of the late David and Josephine Storey Albro. She had been employed for many years by ASC at SUNY Cortland. Robin enjoyed doing crafts and long walks on the beach, but it was family, especially her grandchildren, that brought her ​greatest joy. Surviving are her two daughters, Janelle (Todd) Talada and Jenna (Chris) Jenkins; a ...

Sharon Ann Monroe, 80, passed away on May 15, 2026 following a period of declining health.  A lifelong area resident, Sharon was born April 19, 1946, a daughter of the late Rayfield and Zona Hubbard Merihew. She was the former owner of Dirt Cheap Services in Cortland for several years and had previously worked at Wilson Sporting Goods, Rotelcom and SUNY Cortland.   Sharon loved spending time with her children and grandchildren; crocheting blankets, crafting, playing bingo ...

Edward Gates Mehrhof, M.D. of Homer, NY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, step-father, step-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and a healer whose presence will be deeply missed. On November 27, 1932 Ned, as he has always been called by his family, was born to Floyd Edward Mehrhof and Thalia Burissa Gates Mehrhof in New Brunswick, NJ. He joined a 2-year-old sister, Carolyn, and the Gates Grandparents at 217 Third Avenue, Highland Park, NJ, ...