Obituaries - Cortland Standard (2024)

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Robert C. Earl

Apr 20, 2024

Robert C. Earl, 80, of Harford, New York, passed away on April 18th surrounded by his loved ones after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.Bob was born to Charles and Jennie Earl on April …

Stanley Burke

Apr 19, 2024

Stanley Burke, 81, of Locke, passed away peacefully and in the presence of his wife and children on April 15, 2024 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.Stan was born on October 15, 1942 in Cortland, …

Kay G. Newman

Apr 19, 2024

Kay G. Newman, 92, formerly of Groton and currently of Cortlandville passed away April 15, 2024. She was born September 21, 1931 in Long Island, NY, the daughter of the late Joesph and Catherine …

Judith Ann Butts

Apr 19, 2024

Judith Ann Butts, 74, formerly of Dryden, NY passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Crown Park in Cortland, NY.Born August 19, 1949 in Cortland, NY she was the daughter of the late Donald and …

Lois R. Stafford

Apr 17, 2024

Lois R. Stafford, aged 101 and affectionately known as “Gramma 100”, peacefully passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 13, 2014. Born to Joseph and Lena (Colby) Rabenstein …

Denise A. Coon

Apr 16, 2024

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

Apr 16, 2024

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, …

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Are obituaries always published online? ›

Obituaries and death notices can be published by alumni organizations, religious or community institutions, and professional organizations, or online.

How do I find a local obituary? ›

Most of the time, if an obituary is available online, you will be able to find it with a Google search. However, if you still fail to see the results you want, consider looking through the websites of local funeral homes or newspapers. Unfortunately, you may have to pay to access content in a local online paper.

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? ›

For one, obituaries are stories with a closure unlike the daily news items that are generally interim reports. They are often good stories. One reads about remarkable accomplishments, odd achievements, quirky lives, wild adventures, strange vicissitudes, and forgotten personalities.

How to find out 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.

Why would a person not have an obituary? ›

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. Additionally, some families may prefer to grieve privately and not draw attention to the death.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation. The site attracts more than 30 million unique visitors per month and is among the top 40 trafficked websites in the world.

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 obituaries in the US by name for free? ›

Using Online and Print Newspapers to Find Free Obituaries
  1. Use Legacy.com to Search for a Free Obituary. ...
  2. Newspaper Archive Sites. ...
  3. Look for Obituaries in Newspapers at a Public Library. ...
  4. Ancestry.com and Its (Brief) Free Trial. ...
  5. MyHeritage Free Trial. ...
  6. FamilySearch. ...
  7. The Mormon Church Family History Library. ...
  8. Mennonite Archives.

What should you not put in an obituary? ›

When writing an obituary, leave out details that could be used for identity theft, such as the deceased's date and place of birth, middle name, maiden name and mother's maiden name. And don't include the deceased's home address.

When someone dies suddenly, what does that mean? ›

A sudden death is one that is unforeseen, unexpected, occurs with little or no warning, and that leaves survivors unprepared for the loss. It comes from an unexpected injury or suicide or from a medical cause such as heart attack, stroke, overwhelming infection, poisoning, or massive bleeding.

What short illness causes death? ›

Viral infections causing sudden death usually involve the cardiac, respiratory, or the central nervous system. Although viral infections are a common cause of sudden deaths across all age groups, viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Marburg, Lassa, and Ebola virus may cause sudden death in children in particular.

Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›

Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

What to say after reading an obituary? ›

A Short List of Appropriate Phrases:
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
  • Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner.
  • With deepest sympathy for your loss.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Please know our loving thoughts embrace you each and every day.

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.

Does everyone publish an obituary? ›

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice? ›

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.

When someone dies, do you have to put a notice in the paper? ›

When there is not a local newspaper, the estate notice must be published in any newspaper that is in circulation in the county. The estate notice is part of the probate process. It is the official notification to alert creditors and debtors of the probate of a deceased person's estate.

Are obituaries public domain? ›

To be clear, obituaries are protected by copyright. They are creative works of expression that are fixed into a tangible medium of expression. Both the text and the images that make up an obituary are protected by copyright (even if the facts and information are not).

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