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Diane W. Nachtrieb

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Diane W. Nachtrieb, 67, of Homer passed away Tuesday Sept. 3 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse surrounded by loved ones. Diane served as Homer Intermediate School’s librarian for 33 years and …

Judith A. Testa

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Judith A. Testa, 79, of Cortland passed away September 4, 2024 at the Cortland Guthrie Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1945 in Oswego NY, the youngest of eleven children to the late Joseph …

Clara E. ‘Tyky’ Case

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On Thursday, September 5, 2024 Dryden lost a life long resident. Clara E. “Tyky” Case, age 92 of 3 George Street, Dryden, NY passed away just 20 days shy of her 93rd birthday.“Ma Case” as …

Merton Emerson Sarvay II

Sep 6, 2024

Merton Emerson Sarvay II, born in Cortland, NY on February 3, 1929, passed away in Hamden, CT at the age of 95 on September 4, 2024. Mert was predeceased by his beloved wife Donna, parents John and …

Joan A. McCall

Sep 6, 2024

Joan A. McCall, 79, of East Homer, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024 after a heroic battle with heart disease and dementia. She spent her last days surrounded by her family who loved her …

Eva Joyce Chrisman “Chris” Essom

Sep 5, 2024

Eva Joyce Chrisman “Chris” Essom, 88, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at Chatham Ridge Assisted Living in Chapel Hill, NC. Where she had resided the past 8 years. Chris was born on …

Betsy Bregard

Sep 4, 2024

Betsy Bregard, 81, of Marathon, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on September 1, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to the love …

Daniel L. Driscoll

Sep 4, 2024

Daniel L. Driscoll of Fabius passed away peacefully on his 92nd birthday, August 29, 2024. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of Daniel Driscoll and Frances McNamara. Dan is survived by his wife of 65 …

Paul Edward Dittman

Sep 4, 2024

Paul Edward Dittman, 56, of Groton, New York, formerly of Bradford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Born on September 15, …

Patricia ‘Pat’ Ileen Pudney

Sep 4, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Ileen Pudney, 67, passed peacefully at home with her family after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer on August 4th, 2024.Pat was born in Endicott, NY on April 26, …

Kenneth Harry Lane

Sep 4, 2024

Rev. Kenneth Harry Lane passed away on August 5.He was loved dearly by his wife Arlene J. Lane, two sons, Kenneth R. Lane, James W. Lane, two daughter-in-laws, Mary Jean Lane and Melanie Lane, …

Lois Martha (Kniffen) Stevens

Aug 31, 2024

Lois Martha (Kniffen) Stevens, aged 92, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, in Aurora, IL. Born March 4, 1932, Lois was a long-time resident of Cortland, NY and most recently Yorkville, …

Beverly Congdon

Aug 31, 2024

Beverly Congdon, 86, of Cortland, NY passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024. She was born on October 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Arthur and Frances Dutton Butler.Beverly was a loving …

Kenneth Harry Lane

Aug 30, 2024

Rev. Kenneth Harry Lane passed away on August 5. He was loved dearly by his wife Arlene J. Lane, two sons, Kenneth R. Lane, James W. Lane, two daughter-in-laws, Mary Jean Lane and Melanie Lane, and …

Garry Aldrich

Aug 29, 2024

Garry Aldrich, 84, of McGraw, NY passed away on Sunday August 25, 2024 at home surrounded by family after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on April 12, 1940, the son of the …

Shirley Meadors

Aug 28, 2024

Shirley Meadors of Homer, NY passed away August 21, 2024, just 6 days short of her 100th birthday.Born August 27, 1924 in Homer, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. Smith and Marion …

Glen Cary Clarke

Aug 27, 2024

Glen Cary Clarke, 70 years old, born March 17, 1954, died August 20, 2024 after a brave battle with small cell lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carol Guingo Clarke and by …

Thelma Janet Priest

Aug 24, 2024

Thelma Janet Priest, 91, of Homer, NY passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 at Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born to Charles and Thelma Ryder on October 25, 1932 in …

Carolyn F. Swanka

Aug 24, 2024

Carolyn Francis Swanka (Vossler), 63, of Preble, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024 at the NY-Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center with family by her side.Carolyn was born in Cortland, to …

Susanne Alexandra Harris

Aug 24, 2024

Susanne Alexandra Harris, 78, of Cortland, died peacefully at Crouse Irving Hospital on August 21, 2024.She was predeceased by her parents, Telka Urchenko Harris and Arnold Aaron Harris, and her …

Douglas B. Clark

Aug 23, 2024

Knock Knock.Who’s There?Heaven.Heaven Who?Heaven seen you in ages!It seems right that Doug Clark, age 59, left us with one final laugh. As a professional purveyor of “pun” …

William ‘Willy’ Stone

Aug 21, 2024

Diane lost her loving husband of 54 years, William “Willy” Stone, on August 16, 2024.Born in Cortland Oct. 14, 1947 son of the late Wilford and Vera Reynolds Stone. He was employed at …

Dale ‘Blueberry’ Anthonson

Aug 21, 2024

Dale “Blueberry” Anthonson, 82, of Truxton NY, passed away August 16, 2024 at the Hospicare Care Services Facility in Ithaca NY with his close friend Doug by his side.Dale was born in Auburn, …

Marjorie Dee Rounds

Aug 20, 2024

Marjorie Dee Rounds, 63, of Cortland, passed away on August 13, 2024 at Cortland Park Nursing and Rehabilita-tion Center surrounded by her family. Dee was born July 18, 1961 in Ithaca, a …

Roger Paul Decker Sr.

Aug 20, 2024

Roger Paul Decker Sr., 80, of McGraw, NY passed peacefully on August 15, 2024. He was born December 21, 1943 in Rush, PA to Wallace and Thema (Hamm) Decker. Surviving are his wife; Claudia Decker …

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What are the final words on an obituary? ›

Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal. Other families select a short prayer, a religious quotation, or a line from a poem to place at the end.

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How long are most obituaries? ›

Keep in mind the length: the average size of an obituary is approximately 200 words, but some publications may accept obituaries as long as 450 words or as short as 50 words.

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Do obituaries list cause of death? ›

It is preferable, when applicable, to include the age at death and a personal comment such as “surrounded by family” or “comforted by his wife.” NB: Sometimes it is desirable to omit the cause of death – such as when death came as a result of extreme violence, or the carrying out of a court sentence.

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Why do some people like to read obituaries? ›

When we hear them, researchers say, our brains synthesize the hormone oxytocin, triggering an empathetic response. Reading obits can make you feel the fear and pride of an immigrant who started over in a new country, the awe of a mountain climber, the pain of an addict, the patience of a schoolteacher.

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What is the most common last words before death? ›

These are their four most common preoccupations: "I want to tell you that I love you." "I want to tell you that I forgive you." "Would you tell me that you love me?"

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What should you not say in an obituary? ›

Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary

Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ...
Don't Focus Just on Death. ...
Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ...
Avoid Clichés. ...
Abbreviations. ...
Don't Over Describe the Funeral.

What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

North Dakota newspaper The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead ran what is certainly one of the shortest obituaries ever published. Accompanying a photograph and name of local resident Douglas Legler, the obit, which ran Wednesday, had just two simple words: “Doug died.”

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What is the last paragraph of an obituary? ›

The closing paragraph is typically rather short and includes details regarding services or gatherings, as well as any requests regarding donations being made to charities or organizations that are meaningful to the deceased.

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What is proper etiquette for an obituary? ›

Obituary Guidelines

Deceased's full name, including well-known nickname, (if any) followed by a comma and age at death. (You do not need to say “age”.) ...
Residence (name of the city) at death. ...
Day and date of death.
Place of death (if appropriate). ...
Cause of death (if appropriate).

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What is the order of siblings in an obituary? ›

Predeceased by (and date of death): SpouseChildren (in order of date of birth) Grandchildren. Siblings (in order of date of birth)

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What does it mean when a name is in parentheses in an obituary? ›

If you like to be technical, names should be listed as follows: first name, spouse's first name in parenthesis, then surname (ex: Tom (Sarah) Johnson). If the spouse or partner's surname is different, include their surname in the parenthesis along with their first name (ex: Tom (Sarah Williams) Johnson).

Why would someone not want an obituary? ›

Reasons a Family Might Not Want to Write 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.

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Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? 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.

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What does a good obituary look like? ›

Jot down the key facts first

First, you'll want to include the person's name, birth place, age, date of death, location and cause of death (optional). From there, Shain says you should go on to include other biographical staples such as “whether they got married, had kids, [details of] their careers and retirement.”

Why don t people post obituaries? ›

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. Obituaries are also written for the living so that they may learn of an individual's passing.

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How should an obituary end? ›

At the end of an obituary a special message is sometimes found, such as 'in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to..' or 'Special Thanks to the staff at General Hospital for..' or 'We will always carry your memory in our hearts'. Sometimes a short prayer or a line from a poem is placed at the end.

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What are examples of final wishes? ›

– Your last wishes can include anything you want, including funeral or cremation preferences and plans, body disposition preferences, obituary information, messages to your loved ones, requests for your final days, and personal information like where your will is.

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What are examples of closing words at a funeral? ›

“Closing Words of Remembrance and Gratitude

Let us take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all who have joined us today, both physically and in spirit. Your presence, support, and comforting words have provided solace during this difficult time.

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What should be left out of a obituary? ›

In most cases, obituaries do not include the names or nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws unless they were close to the deceased. Grandchildren are sometimes listed but often numbered instead (…he leaves behind 5 grandchildren).

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