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Denise A. Coon

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Denise A. Coon, age 69, of DeRuyter, New York, passed away on April 12, 2024 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on January 28,1955 in DeRuyter, NY.Denise worked …

Francina Prinssen

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Francina Prinssen, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home. Francina was born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on October 8, 1940. She immigrated to the United States in her early 20s and …

Reverend James W. Kane “Jim”

Apr 12, 2024

Reverend James W. Kane “Jim”, 73, of DeRuyter NY went to be with his Lord April 10, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born May 26, 1950 in Long Island NY, the son of the late James P. and …

Sharon Emerald (Pierce) Wyant

Apr 10, 2024

Sharon Emerald (Pierce) Wyant, known to many as Sherry, was born on July 1, 1946 in Ithaca, NY to Emerald and Drusilla (Court) Pierce, and she passed away unexpectedly at Upstate Medical Center in …

William Jeffrey Swisher

Apr 10, 2024

William Jeffrey Swisher, Cortland, New York, died April 8, 2024.He is the first and only son of William F. and Sarah S. Swisher. Jeff was born in Bloomsburg, PA May 24, 1959. The family moved to …

William R VanDuser

Apr 9, 2024

William R VanDuser, 85, of Baldwinsville passed away March 23, 2024 surrounded by family. Bill was born August 21, 1938, in Livingston Manor, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Gabriel) VanDuser. He …

Carol Jean Bell (née Stiles)

Apr 6, 2024

Carol Jean Bell (née Stiles), 87, of Moravia, NY, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1937, in Cortland, NY. Lived in McLean and Dryden, NY over 25 years and enjoyed summers …

Mary A. Ingrahm-Hines

Apr 6, 2024

Mary A. Ingrahm-Hines, 94, of Cortland, NY passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024.Born on January 23, 1930, in Iselin, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Loretta (Mcintyre) …

Tommy Baranska

Apr 6, 2024

Tommy P. Baranska, 76, formerly of Truxton, passed away on Easter morning, March 31, 2024 after his long battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia. He died at Sunnyside Care Center in East Syracuse, NY …

Patty A. Grinnell

Apr 5, 2024

Patty A. Grinnell, 89, loving wife and mother passed away April 1, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Davis. She was aloving stay at home mom and childcare provider prior to …

Robert Norman Eddy

Apr 5, 2024

Robert Norman Eddy, born March 17th, 1940, to Gordon S and Norma M Eddy, was second of the generation, preceded by one brother, Warren Sutherland Eddy, of Cortland, NY, library director emeritus of …

Robert S. Ban

Apr 4, 2024

Robert S. Ban, 67, of Cortland, formerly of Union City, New Jersey, passed away on February 23rd, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after an illness. He was born on September 29th, 1956 in East Meadow, …

Arvilla “Tillie” Pease

Apr 3, 2024

Arvilla “Tillie” Pease, 94, passed away March 12, 2024 at Loretto Health & Rehabilitation, Syracuse NY. She was born December 17, 1929 in Virgil NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha …

Daniel Mones

Apr 3, 2024

Daniel Mones, 73, of Foster Road, Cortland, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 30, 2024.Dan was born July 12, 1950 in Bayshore, NY; the son of Daniel and Grace …

Kim E. Bowman

Apr 3, 2024

Kim E. Bowman, 66, of Camillus, NY, passed away on March 19, 2024 after a brief illness.He was born in Cortland, NY and was a graduate of Dryden High School (1976) and SUNY Oswego (1980).Kim …

Glenn Canfield

Apr 2, 2024

Glenn Canfield, 72, ran his final lap on March 27, 2024. Born on October 3, 1951 to the late Claude and Lucia (Hoagland) Canfield, Glenn was raised in Richford, NY, and graduated from Marathon …

Margarette June Kabanuk

Apr 2, 2024

Margarette June Kabanuk, November 26, 1925 – March 30, 2024 went to be with her Lord peacefully and painlessly on the day before Easter.She was predeceased by her husband George; her parents …

Beatrice Hayes

Mar 30, 2024

Beatrice Hayes passed away peacefully March 23, 2024 at Upstate Medical Center following a briefillness. She was 92 years young.She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Harold …

Betsy Ann Zaharis

Mar 30, 2024

Betsy Ann Zaharis 79, of Cortland New York, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at home with her children, on Yesterday Drive in Henderson, Nevada. Betsy was born on July 14, 1944, to Carl J. Zaharis and …

Laurie Arnold

Mar 30, 2024

Laurie Arnold, 69, of Hartford, NY died at home on Saturday March 23rd, 2024.Laurie was preceded in death by her firstborn Sarah Musson, husband Douglas Arnold, parents Delbert and Marion Hanson, …

Bernice W. Seamans

Mar 30, 2024

Bernice W. Seamans, 88, of Fabius, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was known to many as Bern. Bernice was born in Syracuse to Lottie and Paul …

Linda Marie Soule

Mar 30, 2024

Linda Marie Soule, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at the age of 73. She was born on August 29, 1950, in Cortland NY, and had been residing in …

Agnes Schink Partridge-Raimo

Mar 23, 2024

Agnes Schink Partridge-Raimo passed on January 22, 2024 at her home in Marathon, NY. She was born in McGraw, NY where she lived most of her life. She is predeceased by her husbands Michael Louis …

Elisabeth Susan ‘Sue’ Strunk

Mar 23, 2024

Elisabeth Susan “Sue” Strunk, age 88 of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at RegalCare of Holyoke, after a brief battle with dementia …

James Rainbow

Mar 23, 2024

James Rainbow, a longtime resident of DeRuyter, New York passed peacefully while vacationing in St. Simon Island, Georgia with his wife Nancy of almost 52 years.Jim was enjoying his retirement, …

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How do I find a local obituary? ›

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

Do obituaries list cause of death? ›

Some people choose to include cause of death, but this is optional depending on how much information you would like to share. Generally any dates, times, and locations for public gatherings or services are also listed in the opening paragraph.

Why do I read obituaries? ›

An artist named Maria Kalman wrote, “The sum of every obituary is how heroic people are, and how noble.”. Reading about people who are dead now and understanding what exactly they did with their lives makes me want to get up and do something.

How can I check if someone has died? ›

7 ways to find out if someone has died recently
  1. Confirm with a mutual acquaintance. ...
  2. Check social media. ...
  3. Search for an online obituary. ...
  4. Online death indexes. ...
  5. Check with their house of worship. ...
  6. Local courthouse. ...
  7. Digital archives.

How do you find a person who passed away? ›

  1. Start an Online Search. Arguably the best way to find out whether or not someone you know has passed is to begin an online search. ...
  2. Check Social Media. ...
  3. Use Word of Mouth. ...
  4. Read The Paper or Watch The Local News. ...
  5. Go To An Archive Facility. ...
  6. Review Government Records.

What not to put in an obituary? ›

Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary
  1. Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ...
  2. Don't Focus Just on Death. ...
  3. Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ...
  4. Avoid Clichés. ...
  5. Abbreviations. ...
  6. Don't Over Describe the Funeral.

Why do some people not do obituaries? ›

While there are many benefits to writing an obituary, there are also reasons why a family might not want to. Some may feel that it is too personal or private to share with the public, while others may not have the financial means to pay for its publication.

What are the differences between death notices and obituaries? ›

The key difference between an obituary and a death notice is the length. Death notices are very brief. Within just a few sentences, a death notice describes the need-to-know facts surrounding an individual's passing. An obituary is longer in length, and provides a more detailed announcement.

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›

A baseline average cost across different mediums can range between $100-$1,000. The factors determining this price include where you publish, word count, any expenses associated with writing the obituary, additional costs to add photos, and the number of days you want it to run (newspapers only).

Is it morbid to write your own obituary? ›

Personal Reflection

Writing your own obituary is not a harbinger of bad things to come. You still have places to go and people to see! In fact, this exercise also offers you the opportunity to take stock of where you are in life, how you got there, and if you are on a path you always envisioned.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in the US? ›

Check FamilySearch partner sites such as Ancestry.com. Visit cemetery sites such as Find a Grave and Billion Graves. Individual grave records may include obituaries added by users. Look at newspaper sites such as Genealogy Bank and Newspaper Archive.

Is there an app for local obituaries? ›

As funeral homes across America post obituaries to their respective funeral home website, The Obituary App organizes them all into particular cities. Now, a user can look at all the obituaries posted by multiple funeral homes in one place.

How do I find a death notice in Oregon? ›

Death Index Sites
  1. Visit the Multnomah County Central Library to use the Oregon Death Index and How to Find Vital Records in Oregon . For help using these resources contact a librarian or call the Information Services line at (503) 988-5123.
  2. See the Family Search website for the United States Social Security Death Index.

How to find out if someone has died in CA? ›

The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains a permanent, public record of every death that has occurred in California since July 1905.

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