All Obituaries

Charlotte A. Delaney, 71, formerly of Preble Rd., Preble, passed away following an extended illness on June 6, 2021 at the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, where she had been a resident since 2019. She was born December 12, 1949 in Syracuse, a daughter of the late Donald and Lois Mosher Slater. Charlotte worked for a number of years at Penn Traffic in East Syracuse. She was active member of the Preble Congregational Church and the Garden Club. Surviving is her husband, Reginald O....

Ronald Bruce Potter, 82 years old, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 5, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital.  Ron was born in Truxton NY to Carl Potter and Helen Case on June 18, 1938.  He spent most of his life in Preble NY.  He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Helen Potter, his sisters, Jane (Henry) Fagan of Florida, Katie (Francis) Mead of Sempronius, Sharron, Colleen and his brother Ralph.  He is survived by his wife, Doris Potter of Preble;...

Nancy J. Brown, 80, of Haights Gulf Rd., Cortland passed away on June 4, 2021. A lifelong area resident, Nancy was born June 17, 1940 a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Hicks Miller. She had been employed at NCC Systems and OTB in Cortland. Surviving are her three sons, Jamie (Cheryl) Brown; Rick Brown and Ron Brown all of Cortland; two sisters, Linda Grant and Joyce Leonard; her grandchildren, Shannon (Nick) Tinelli of Solon; Shawna Lyon of Florida; Jessica Brown of Cortland;...

Joan M. Cincotta, 84, a resident of Ellis Pines, Homer, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2021. Joan was born November 29, 1936 in Eaton, NY. She graduated from Morrisville College with a degree in nursing and worked as a nurse for several years. For 25 years, Joan and her husband, Angelo, owned and operated Sheepskin Leather Shop. Surviving are her three sons, Anthony (Barbara) Cincotta of Cortland; Michael Cincotta of Truxton and Richard (Sandy) Cincotta of Homer; several...

Angela E. Gustafson, of Clinton St., Homer, passed away on May 16, 2021 following a courageous battle with ocular melanoma at the age of 42. A lifelong area resident, Angela was born October 29, 1978, the daughter of Daniel Gustafson and Diane Riehlman. She was a graduate of SUNY Cortland, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Angela had most recently been employed by the Tompkins County Department of Social Services. Surviving are her children, Lilly (Skyler) Lyons;...

Phyllis J. Maxfield, 83, passed away May 10, 2021 at her daughter Brenda's (Kevin Irving) home in Oswego, NY surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 22, 1937 in Syracuse, a daughter of the late Phillip and Darween Dewey Kline.  A winner of the Home Beautification Award, Phyllis owned and operated Phyllisica’s Arts and Crafts, decorating homes and weddings for more than 40 years. Her true pride and joy in life was being a devoted wife, homemaker, and...

Lewis Temple, 85, of Scott N.Y. previously from Rocky Mount V.A. passed away following a brief illness on April 12, 2021. He was born July 27, 1935 in Dundee N.Y. a son of the late Albert and Viola Miller Temple. He was employed as a dump truck driver and heavy equipment operator until he retired. Lewis is survived by his daughters, Shirley (Lenny) White of Virginia; Anna (Tony) Reynolds of Virginia; five grandchildren; two great -grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and a...

Karen M. Guy, 55, of 42 Church St., Cortland, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 12, 2021. Karen was born March 27, 1966, a daughter of Laurence and Andrea Bucher Guy. Karen had been employed for several years by the Cortland County Probation Department. Surviving is her mother, Andrea R. Guy of Cortland; sister, Linda; nephews, Jake Malison and Michael Amoia, her niece, Colleen Vosburgh and a special cousin, Carol Farrell. Services are private and at the convenience of...

Sharon L. Strauf, 70, formerly of Riverview Ave., Cortland, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 following a brief illness.  Sharon was born March 19, 1951, a daughter of the late Alfred and Velma Soules Thorington.  She was employed for several years at the JM Murray Center and was a home health care provider for many years.  Surviving are her four children, Stacey (Rich) Aylesworth of Homer; Melissa (Gerrod) Darling of Homer; Matt (Amy) Strauf of Moravia and Troy (Terri)...

Geraldine R. Compton, 89, formerly of Atwood Rd., Moravia passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 in the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility, where she had been a resident since 2017. Born October 7, 1931 in Preble, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Evelyn Towers Fox. Geraldine graduated Homer High School and CCBI in Syracuse.  She was a loving and dedicated mother, who after the death of her first husband, Harold E. Compton in 1971, assumed the responsibility of raising six...