All Obituaries

Cyndi J. (Brong) Blaisdell, 65, of Danby Rd., Ithaca, passed away following a lengthy illness on Saturday, November 16, 2019 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Cyndi was born November 1, 1954 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Frank and Dorcas Messenger Blanden. In 1986, Cyndi began her career at the Ithaca Times, advancing through the years to her current position of Office Manager. She had also been employed at WHCU Talk Radio, where she formed lifelong friends. Cyndi was a free...

Mrs. Eveline H. Lane, 89, of Ellwood Ave., Cortland, passed away following a period of declining health on Monday, November 11, 2019. Eveline was born and raised in North Branch, NY; and was a graduate of Downsville Central School. She retired in 1985 from Smith Corona, following 15 years of employment. Eveline is survived by a son; Robert E. (Kristine) Lane, Jr. of Cortland; her grandchildren, Kaitlin (Ryan) Pennello; Jason (Andrea) Lane and Bryan (Heather) Lane; as well as two great...

Jeffrey A. Stout, 41, of N. Fulton St., Homer, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from injuries sustained in a work-related accident. A lifelong area resident, Jeff was born October 4, 1978. He was the son of Donald W. and Debra I. Harter Stout and was a 1996 graduate of Homer Central High School.   Jeff was employed as a traffic foreman with Suit Kote, where he had worked since 2006. He was a hard worker, and put the love of his family and children above all else. Jeff is survived...

Russell J. Falter, of Highland Rd., Cortland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the age of 76. A lifelong area resident, Russ was born on May 10, 1943, a son of the late Charles and Gladys Pall McCandless. He was employed for many years at Smith Corona and retired from the Cortland County Nutritional Program, where he was employed as a cook. Russ was a longtime member of the Homer Lodge #2506 BPOE. He was a big fan of Tiger Woods and SU...

Blaise Martin Dafoe, 32, of Homer, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019. Born on June 27, 1987, Blaise was the loving son of Daniel R. and Nancy A. Dafoe of Little York, NY. A graduate of Homer Central High School, Blaise attended Elmira College where he played basketball and studied business. A big man with an even bigger heart, Blaise had a way of finding those who needed help and wrapped his long arms around them. He rescued a pup, and Bogie became the family dog....

Harold A. Leonard, 74, formerly of East River Rd., Cortland, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Cortland Park Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family, following a 26- year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A lifelong area resident, Harold was born September 27, 1944, a son of the late Harold and Lola Barnes Leonard, Sr.  Following his graduation from Truxton Central in 1963, he enlisted in the US Army, serving one year in Vietnam. He worked on a dairy farm...

Beth Hevener Bolvig Knapp, age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 11, two days before her 84th birthday, with her beloved granddaughters and daughter at her side. Beth was born September 13, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Doris Hevener Bolvig and Col. Lawrence J. Bolvig. She was a student at Packer Collegiate Institute and a graduate of Dundee Central Schools. Beth attended Wagner College and SUNY Cortland, completing a degree in Psychology. August 18, 1973, Beth married Frederick R. Knapp....

Dorothy E. Smith, formerly of 58 Cortland St., Homer, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Cortland Park Nursing Center at the age of 101. A lifelong area resident, Dorothy was born August 11, 1918, a daughter of the late Leon and Josephine Daley Woodward. Dorothy faithfully served her country in the US Marine Corp during World War II, where she was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. She retired in 1982 from the Cortland County Highway Department, where she worked for...

Barbara S. Hale, formerly of Locust Ave., Cortland, passed away on August 31, 2019 at the age of 88. A lifelong area resident, she was born April 1, 1931, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Letts Sears. Barbara was a 1948 graduate of Homer High School. Mrs. Hale was employed for more than 30 years as the secretary to the superintendent of the Homer Central School District, retiring in 1989. Barbara was an active member for many years at the Homer Congregation Church. She enjoyed...

Joseph R. Plumadore, 82, of Route 281, Little York, passed away August 24, 2019. He was born October 10, 1936 in Moira, NY, one of 13 children born to the late Anthony and Lillian Canell Plumadore. At a young age Joe’s family moved from Moira to Carthage. Mr. Plumadore served his country and honorably discharged from the US Army. Joe was an avid race fan, racing stock cars at many tracks in the North Country as well as watching NASCAR. He was a former member of the Homer Lodge #2506...