All Obituaries

Captain Ronald B. Darou, U.S. Marine Corps, Ret., 88, of Alexandria Dr., Cortland, passed away on September 22, 2021. Ron was born July 13, 1933 in Depauville, a son of the late Charles Darou, Sr. and Evelyn Denney Darou. Upon graduating from Thousand Islands Central School, Ron enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He faithfully served for 21 years, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. He retired from active duty on May 31, 1973. While serving, he received numerous medals and ribbons,...

Lillian B. Kent, 83, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away following a brief illness on September 8, 2021. Lillian was born June 24, 1938 in Belmont, NY, a daughter of the late William F. and Margaret Schiller Gooth. She was a 1956 graduate of Valley Stream Central School. She retired from US Airways, where she worked as a reservation’s agent for many years. Lilly had also been employed at Gallagher Real Estate, Syracuse; Thompson Boat, Estee Lauder and Sperry Rand Corp. Lilly was a...

Bruce A. Craft, 75, for formerly of 13 Leon Ave., Cortland, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2021 in the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, where he had been a resident since March of 2020. A lifelong area resident, Bruce was born May 16, 1946 the oldest child of Hugh and Pauline Darling Craft. He retired in 2008 from ACS as a dishwasher at SUNY Cortland, a position he had held since he was senior in high school, for a total of 43 years. Bruce loved horses, collecting horse...

Evelyn Davidson, of Park Avenue, Homer, passed away on September 7, 2021 at the age of 89. Evelyn was born February 25, 1932 in Sayre, PA, a daughter of the late James A. Hawley, Sr. and Marion Casselbury Hawley. For many years she worked as a self-employed cleaner, for both residential and professional offices. She loved to play guitar and sing and was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Cortland. Surviving are her three children, Timothy Davidson of Blodgett Mills; Michael...

Memorial services for Patricia and Robert Riehlman, formerly of Abdallah Ave., Cortland, will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 US Route 11, Homer. Robert passed away on September 16, 2020 and Patricia on October 16, 2020, both in Chipley, FL. Mr. and Mrs. Riehlman were longtime and active members of the United Presbyterian Church, Cortland. Surviving are their children, Roberta R. Dibble of West Long Branch, NJ; Bradley J. (Dawn)...

Charlotte K. Warner, 93, of Cortland, NY passed away on Friday September 3, 2021.    Charlotte was born November 17, 1927 in Harpursville, a daughter of the late Otis and Helen Snowgovski Burley.  Charlotte grew up in Greene, NY where she lived with her grandparents, Bessie and Henry Burley. Charlotte worked for several companies and held multiple jobs throughout her lifetime.  A few jobs she was most well known for were Link Aviation in Binghamton, NY, Hewlitt Packard,...

David Moreland, 70, passed away on August 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family after a full day of seeing and hearing from friends and family from around the world.     David graduated from Mynderse Academy High School in Seneca Falls in 1970. He graduated from Auburn Community College in 1972 and SUNY Cortland in 1975. He also attended RIT in Rochester. David played football, baseball, lacrosse and wrestled during high school and college. He enjoyed coaching...

Roger C.  Lansdowne, 69, of Willowdale Rd., Skaneateles, passed away while under the care of hospice and his loving family on Saturday August 14, 2021. Roger was born October 19, 1951, a son of the late Clyde and Florence Harvey Lansdowne. Over the years, Roger had been employed as an electrician at TC3, a carpenter, roofer and mechanic. He lived a full life, growing up one of eight children in Summerhill, Roger had a great love of the outdoors, fishing, and appreciated nature's...

Raymond “Ray” Niehus, 80, of Brentwood Dr., Homer passed away following a lengthy illness in the early hours of August 12, 2021 to join his beloved wife, Cathy. Ray was born November 22, 1940 in Alden, NY, a son of the late Harry J. and Naomi Heidenreich Niehus. Ray had many interests and pursuits throughout his life. He enjoyed bowling. He tried golf but it didn't really take and he would never admit it but he was a lover of animals, with numerous family pets. He was a...

Sara Johanna Helms, 43, of Preble, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2021.  Sara was born October 9, 1977, to her parents Constance R. Harter and John G. Helms. She was a kind hearted, beautiful woman, who carried about a smile that could light up an entire room. She is survived by her daughter, Kara E. Clark (Parker Whatley) of Haines City, FL, who she devoted all of her life and love to. Also surviving is her mother and step-father, Constance ‘Connie’...