All Obituaries

Robert L. Beekman, 77, formerly of Kellogg Rd., Cortland, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2019 at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Rehabilitation Facility. Bob was born November 8, 1941 in Liberty Township, OH, a son of the late Elija and Minnie Mae Jackson Beekman. He was employed for several years at Brockway Motors and retired from Saulsbury Fire Apparatus, Preble. Bob was a true outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish, and was also an auto enthusiast.  Surviving are his two...

Richard M. Smith, Sr., 59, of Marybelle Rd., Tully, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born June 27, 1960 to Raymond Smith and Imogene Hitchcock, he was a lifelong area resident. Richard enjoyed spending time with his sons, whether fishing, hunting, barbecuing chicken or enjoying a cold beer.  Surviving are his two sons, William I. Smith (Mary Kessler) of Homer and Richard M. Smith, Jr. of Little York, his father, Raymond Smith of Cortland; his siblings, Geri Smith,...

Gary A. Dexter, 75, of Cortland, passed away following a lengthy illness on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born May 22, 1944 in Honesdale, PA, the oldest child of Albert and Ella DeGroat Dexter. Gary was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corp in 1967, with the rank of Sergeant, after serving his country in the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed at Smith Corona and retired from TST BOCES following more than 20 years of service. Gary enjoyed working with children, whether helping the...

Isabel Viola Webb passed away on Sunday June 30. She was born to Andrew and Ida Belle Crumb on February 21, 1926 in Deposit, NY. She was a proud graduate of the Marathon class of 1943. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Lynn Webb; brothers Thurston, Paul, Ken and Phillip; and a son-in-law, Paul Whiteman Isabel and Lynn devoted their lifetimes to raising seven children who they were extremely proud of, Lynn (Linda) Webb of Virginia; Cheryl Whiteman...

Amy L. Barrows, 47, of Elm Street, McGraw, passed away on Friday June 28, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. A lifelong area resident, Amy was born June 12, 1972, the daughter of James F. and Christine E. Moffitt Russell. She was a graduate of Homer Central School and TC3. For several years Amy had been employed as a teacher's aide for the McGraw Central School district. Amy loved being outdoors, whether walking, hiking or taking in the view of a waterfall. She enjoyed Paint...

Betty J. Lane, 60, of Cortland, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2019. A lifelong area resident, Betty was born December 28, 1958, the daughter of Robert E. and Eveline H. Stoesser Lane. Betty was employed, for more than 20 years, as a registered nurse at The Nottingham, Jamesville, NY. She is survived by her mother, Eveline H. Lane; her brother, Robert E. (Kristine) Lane, Jr.; niece, Kaitlin (Ryan) Pennello; two nephews, Jason (Andrea) Lane and Bryan (Heather) Lane; as well as two...

Jody L. Thornton, 43, of Hewitt Rd., Scott, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2019. A lifelong area resident, Jody was born December 11, 1975 a son of Daniel Thornton and Louisa Hapgood. He had been an employed as a Team Leader at KIK Custom Products and enjoyed playing video games in his spare time. Jody is survived by his father, Daniel Thornton of Marathon; his mother, Louisa (Ward) Grinnell of Scott; his girlfriend, Sarah Adams; three children, Jasper and Trinity Thornton...

  Terry L. Bertram, of Hooker Ave., Homer, and formerly of Hornell passed away on May 27, 2019 while under the care of Hospice and his loving family at the age of 68.  Born July 13, 1950 in Hornell, a son of the late Charles and Bernadine Drumm Bertram. Terry graduated from Hornell High School in 1968 and received his Associates Degree from Alfred State. Mr. Bertram served in the US Army, where he was Honorably Discharged in 1971. He continued his service in the Army Reserves,...

Lori B. Funk, 58, of Evergreen St., Cortland passed away following a valiant battle with both pulmonary hypertension and pancreatic cancer on May 20, 2019 at University Hospital, Syracuse.  Born in Syracuse on July 28, 1960 a daughter of Marshall “Pete” Andrews and Ellen Parlour. Lori graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Master's of Education Degree. She was employed for more than 20 years with the Cortland City School District as a Special Ed. Teacher, retiring in...

Harold E. Benedict, of Academy St., McGraw, passed away on May 17, 2019 while under the care of Hospice and his loving family at the age of 76. Harold was born in Rockville Centre, NY, a son of the late Henry and Grace Pearson Benedict. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Hover Benedict in 2002. He faithfully served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968. Mr. Benedict spent his career in the banking business, retiring from Alliance Bank in...