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Clista D. Myers
Age - 45 |
Ronald H. Sampson Age - 77 |
Phil E. Shurtleff Age - 84 |
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Marie L. Nicely
Age - 78 |
Branch Potter Coats Age - 87 |
Geraldine "Gerry" Dans Age - 71 |
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Neal A. Crouch
Age - 50 |
Leon J. Combs Age - 85 |
Thomas H. Hughes Age - 78 |
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Maryanne L. Reagan
Age - 53 |
Alexander Lee Beaver Infant |
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The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our son, Alexander Lee Beaver, on May 25, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Eva and Craig Beaver of Groton, NY. Although his time with us was very brief and we will never be able to hold him or cuddle him again, it was the most happy and joyous time for us and we could not have loved him more. He has changed our lives completely and he will live in our hearts forever. We would like to invite our family and friends to join us for a memorial service to honor, celebrate, and treasure Alexander's life. The service will be held on June 4th at 4:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 302 Saint Catherine's Circle in Ithaca with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alexander's memory may be made to Community Relations at Cayuga Medical Center, Attn. Maternal Child Health, 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 or SPCA at 1640 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. |
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MARYANNE L. REAGAN 
Date of Listing: Friday May 28, 2010 Date of Birth: Saturday April 6, 1957 Lockport, NY Date of Passing: Thursday May 27, 2010 Age at Passing: 53 years, 1 month, 21 days Residence: Groton City Road Groton, NY Local Connections: Groton Resident |
Deceased Parents: Leslie and Anna Kohler Fox Spouse of 34 Years: Michael P. Reagan Children: Melissa (Peter) Goodsell of Groton, NY Matthew (Monique) Reagan of Cortland, NY Siblings: Mark Fox of Cortland, NY Kip Fox of Cortland, NY Paul Fox of Buffalo, NY Kimberly (Robert) Smith of Georgia In-Laws: Mother-in-law, Kitty Reagan Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law Others: 3 Grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews General Information: Surrounded by family, Mrs. Regan passed away after an extended illness. A 1975 graduate of Homer High School, she married Michael P. Regan in 1976. She had been employed by Cornell University as an Administrative Assistant in the Benefits Department. Maryanne's primary passion was spending time with her family. She was a collector of cookbooks and enjoyed spending time Adirondack camping and canoeing. |
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115 Williams Street Groton, NY Celebration of Her Life: Saturday May 29, 2010 Beginning at Noon At The Groton Rod and Gun Club Elm Street Extension Groton, NY Memorial Contributions may be graciously directed to Hospicare or American Cancer Society (envelopes provided at her life celebration) |
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THOMAS H. HUGHES
Date of Listing: Wednesday May 26, 2010 Date of Birth: Tuesday June 2, 1931 Syracuse, NY Date of Passing: Monday May 24, 2010 Cortland Regional Medical Center Age at Passing: 78 years, 11 months, 22 days Residence: Peru Road Rte. 38 Groton, NY Local Connections: Groton Resident of 40 Years Former Smith Corona Employee |
Deceased Parents: Robert and Mary (Thompson) Hughes Deceased Spouse of 35 Years: Virginia Marie (Staffiere) Hughes (1995) Children: Robert S. (Rhonda) of Groton, NY Melissa (Steven) Canfield of Wyalusing, PA Laurie Hughes of Groton, NY Theresa Perrin of Groton, NY Carol Crandall of Oklahoma Stacey Wandphlug of Auburn, NY Deceased Siblings: 1 Brother 2 Sisters Others: Several Grandchildren Several Great-grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews General Information: Born in Syracuse in 1931, Tom Hughes was been a resident of the Mattydale and Jordan-Elbridge areas before relocating to Groton in 1970. A formerly employee of Smith Corona, his most recent employment was with the N.Y. State Division for Youth at the McCormick Center in Brooktondale, NY. As a former member of the Central N.Y. Scottish Games Association, he was also a past treasurer for that organization. He had been a past member of the New Testament Church of Peruville. |
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103 Lincoln Avenue Groton, NY Calling Hours: Saturday May 29, 2010 11:00am - 1:00pm At The Shurtleff Funeral Home Services: Saturday May 29, 2010 1:00pm also at the Funeral Home Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery Groton, NY Memorial Contributions: Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund 108 Cortland Street Groton, NY 13073 |
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LEON J. COMBS
Date of Listing: Wednesday May 26, 2010 Date of Birth: Monday April 13, 1925 Erin, NY Date of Passing: Saturday May 22, 2010 Dade City, FL Age at Passing: 85 years, 1 month, 9 days Residence: Summer Residence: Clinton Avenue Groton, NY Winter Residence: Zephyrhills, FL Local Connections: Groton Resident Since 1952 Former Smith Corona Employee |
Deceased Parents: Dewey and Hattie (Cooper) Combs Spouse of 57 Years: Elizabeth "Betty" (Mott) Combs Children: James H. (Suzanne) of Brooklyn, CT Cindy (Tom) Fedele of Buffalo, NY Others: 5 Grandchildren 2 Great-grandchildren General Information: Leon Combs has been a resident of Groton since 1952. Leon had been a part time worker for Cayuga Crushed Stone but before that had worked for Smith Corona and the TomTran Bus Garage in Ithaca. Wounded and held a POW for a year and a half in Germany during WWII his patriotism was not in vain. Leon was a member of Carrington-Fuller American Legion Post 800 of Groton, and the Moravia VFW Post 7127. He was also was awarded his high school diploma from Groton Central School through the war service "Operation Recognition" program. |
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103 Lincoln Avenue Groton, NY Groton, NY Calling Hours: Thursday May 27, 2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm At the Shurtleff Funeral Home Services: Friday May 28, 2010 10:00am Rev. Christopher Xenakis officiating also at the Shurtleff Funeral Home Interment: Interment, with Military Honors, will be in the Groton Rural Cemetery |
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NEAL A. CROUCH
Date of Listing: Tuesday May 25, 2010 Date of Birth: Monday March 7, 1960 In Cortland, NY Date of Passing: Sunday May 23, 2010 At Cortland Regional Rehabilitation Center Age at Passing: 50 years, 2 months, 16 days Residence: Lick Street Groton, NY Local Connections: Well known area resident Graduate of GHS Groton Hardware |
Parents: Paul and Elizabeth "Betty" Sovocool Crouch Sr. Children: Joseph Crouch of Groton, NY Marty Conger (Pat Lynch) of Freeville, NY Jessica Crouch of Groton, NY Siblings: Paul Jr. (Demaris) Crouch of Groton, NY Deborah (Gary) Hendrix Jim (Tammie) Burlingame Others: A Niece 2 Great Nieces General Information: Having graduated in 1978 from Groton Central School, Neal had also graduated from Alfred State in 1980. After working for many years at Newcomb Ford in Cortland he followed that by the Groton Hardware Store. Besides those listed above, he leaves beind his trusted friend and companion, Brutus the bulldog. |
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115 Williams Street Groton, NY Calling Hours: Wednesday May 25, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm At the Zirbel Funeral Home Services: Wednesday May 25, 2010 7:00pm (Following Calling Hours) Also at the Funeral Home Rev. David Hays Officiating Memorial Contributions: (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) |
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GERALDINE ANN "GERRY" DANS 
Date of Listing: Tuesday May 25, 2010 Date of Birth: Monday April 10, 1939 Cortland Memorial Hospital Date of Passing: Sunday May 23, 2010 at Cayuga Medical Center Age at Passing: 71 years, 1 month, 13 days Residence: Freeville, NY Local Connections: GHS Grad Well known in the Groton Area |
Deceased Parents: Hubert and Alma Wagner Frady Spouse of 51 Years: Clayton Dans Children: Stephen (Angie) Dans of Dryden, NY Jeffrey (Sherry) Dans of Cortland, NY Siblings: Kathy (Dave) Fundis of Cooperstown, NY Rob Frady of Conklin, NY Deceased Brother: Doug Frady Others: 1 Grandchild Several Nieces & Nephews General Information: Gerry graduated from Groton High School in 1958 and very shortley afterwards (July of the same year) she married Clayton Dans. Since that time she has lived and raised her sons in only one home in Freeville. A person extremely interested in gardening and homemaking, she also cherished her family and home. She worked at the Freeville Elementary School as a playground aid for 32 years, retiring in 2004. |
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55 West Main Street Dryden, NY Calling Hours: There are no calling hours Services: A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family |
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BRANCH POTTER COATS
Date of Listing: Monday May 24, 2010 Date of Birth: Saturday March 17, 1923 Cortland, NY Date of Passing: Sunday May 16, 2010 Cortland Regional Medical Center Age at Passing: 87 years, 1 month, 29 days Residence: Cortland, NY Local Connections: Father of Groton Code Enforcement Officer Gary Coats |
Deceased Parents: Levier and Blanche Potter Coats Spouse of 65 Years: Betty Ellsworth Coats Children: Richard (Mary Beth) Coats of Cortland Gary (Deet) Coats of Cortland, NY Jim (Darlene) Coats of Cortland, NY Others: 7 Grandchildren 3 Great-granchildren General Information: Branch had been a lifelong resident of Cortland . He graduated from Cortland Senior High School and went to CCBI in Syracuse before joining the Navy. He saw action in the Pacific stationed aboard the USS Canberra. After the War, he returned home and worked as a bookkeeper at 1st National Bank, Ames Print Shop, Farmers Syndicate Cortland and Ames Chevrolet. For several years he commuted to Ithaca where he was employed at Johnson’s Boat Yard. Finally he worked for New York State Electric And Gas Company where he worked until his retirement. He was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society and a member of Y's men club. Branch was an avid collector of antiques and loved "garage saleing". In his younger years he was a Boy Scout. Branch was a member of the Homer Avenue United Methodist Church , and former member of the First Methodist Church on Church Street. |
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9 Lincoln Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 Calling Hours: Thursday May 27, 2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm At the Funeral Home Services: Friday May 28, 2010 9:30am also at the Funeral Home Interment: Will follow at at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. Memorial Contributions: Homer Avenue Methodist Church OR The Cortland Regional Medical Center |
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MARIE L. NICELY
Date of Listing: Monday May 17, 2010 Date of Birth: Friday February 19, 1932 in Washington, DC Date of Passing: Saturday May 15, 2010 Cortland Regional Medical Center Age at Passing: 78 years, 2 months, 26 days Residence: Ed Hill Road Freeville, NY Local Connections: Mother of Groton Resident: Connie (Howie) Odell of Groton |
Deceased Parents: Stanley and Elizabeth Delaney Quigg Deceased Spouse: Philip Nicely (2005) Children: Connie (Howie) Odell of Groton, NY Anthony Nicely of Cortland, NY Philip H. Nicely of Freeville, NY James E. (Paula) Nicely of Freeville, NY Corinne (Bob) Albro of Cortland Others: 18 Grandchildren 21 Great-granchildren Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins General Information: Marie married Phillip Niceley of Freeville in 1949 in Washington. Mr. Nicely passed away June 23, 2005. She was a former member of the Freeville Firemen's Auxiliary and loved reading and doing craft work. Marie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. |
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55 West Main Street Dryden, NY Calling Hours: Tuesday May 18, 2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm At the Funeral Home Services: Wednesday May 19, 2010 10:00am also at the Funeral Home Interment: Will follow at Willow Glen Cemetery Dryden, NY Memorial Contributions: Dryden Ambulance Fund P.O. Box 397 Dryden, NY 13053 OR W.B. Strong Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 129 Freeville, NY 13068 |
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PHIL E. SHURTLEFF
Date of Listing: Wednesday May 12, 2010 Date of Birth: Monday July 20, 1925 Gouverneur, NY Date of Passing: Tuesday May 11, 2010 Cortland Regional Medical Center Age at Passing: 84 years, 9 months, 21 days Residence: Lincoln Avenue Groton, NY Local Connections: Resident of Groton Since 1960 Local Funeral Director (See General Information for more) |
Deceased Parents: Glenn C. and Emma (Robinson) Shurtleff Deceased Spouse: Norma (Kimball) Shurtleff (1995) Children: James (Sheri) Shurtleff Michael (Lori) Shurtleff Lee Shurtleff Lisa Shurtleff Deceased Siblings: Sgt. Wendell A. Shurtleff (US Army Active Duty, 1942) Lyle G. Shurtleff (2007) Others: 6 Grandchildren 6 Great-granchildren Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins and 50 years of local friends General Information: Mr. Shurtleff was a graduate of the Theresa High School and Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse. Phil owned and operated several businesses in Evans Mills, NY, prior to relocating to Groton in 1960. In Groton he purchased the Alvin Booth Company, a funeral, furniture and ambulance service. He operated the Booth Company Funeral Home until 1974 and established N E A Realty of Groton the following year. Phil re-entered the funeral service with the Shurtleff Funeral Homes in Genoa (1985) and Groton (1989). He remained active in that family business until his passing. Mr. Shurtleff was also associated with Chatterton and Dempsey Insurance Agencies, both also located in Groton. Phil is remembered as much for his "second career" of public service as for his business ventures in Groton. His public service included:
Additionally Phil was honored as Tompkins County's "Republican of the Year" in February 2007 and was a retired member of the Citizens Hook & Ladder Company #3 of the Groton Fire Department. In 1967, he organized the GFD's Ambulance Squad and served for many years as its first Captain. A Veteran of World War II (Infantry), he was a forty-five year member of Carrington-Fuller Post 800 American Legion. He was Past President of the Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association, a Past President of the Tompkins County Magistrates Association, and helped in forming both the Groton Business Association and Stonehedges Golf Course. |
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103 Lincoln Avenue Groton, NY Calling Hours: Friday May 14, 2010 3:00pm - 5:00pm & 6:30pm - 8:30pm At the Funeral Home Services: Saturday May 15, 2010 1:00pm Also at the Funeral Home Rev. Sam Neno officiating Interment: Will take place at a later time Memorial Contributions: Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund P.O. Box 96 Groton, NY 13073 OR Cortland Memorial Foundation 134 Homer Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 |
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RONALD H. SAMPSON
Date of Listing: Tuesday May 11, 2010 Date of Birth: Friday November 18, 1932 In Cortlandville Date of Passing: Thursday May 6, 2010 At Cortland Regional Medical Center Age at Passing: 77 years, 5 months, 18 days Residence: Locke, NY Local Connections: Resident of Locke for most of his life Owner: Ron's Corner Store & Greenhouse Locke, NY |
Deceased Parents: Howard & Goldie (Widger) Sampson Spouse of nearly 58 years: Helena (Bush) Sampson at home Children: William (Lisa) Sampson of Genoa, NY Deborah Utter of Locke, NY Russell (Judi) Sampson of Locke, NY John Sampson of Locke, NY Siblings: Robert Sampson of Texas Raymond Sampson of Cortland, NY Ruth Gobson of Cortland, NY Rebecca Edwards of Cortland, NY Russell Sampson (Deceased) Gaylord Sampson (Deceased) Rita Sampson (Deceased) Others: 8 Grandchildren 10 Gread-granchildren General Information: Mr. Sampson was a dairy farmer in the Locke area most of his life and recently was the owner of Ron's Corner Store and Greenhouse in Locke. Ron and his wife, Helena, would have celebrated their 58th anniversary next month (June). |
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Church Street Moravia, NY Calling Hours: None Services: Private at the convienence of the family Memorial Contributions: Locke Fire Department Rescue Squad |
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CLISTA D. MYERS "BUGSY" 
Date of Listing: Monday May 6, 2010 Date of Birth: Wednesday December 16, 1964 Date of Passing: Wednesday May 5, 2010 Cortland Community Hospital Age at Passing: 45 years, 4 months, 19 day Residence: Valley View Trailer Park Groton, NY Local Connections: Resident of Groton 17 Year Employee at the Moravia Chronicle Former Waitress at Casper's Diner Part-time Clerk - Groton Hobby Shop |
Deceased Parents: Fred and Joanne (Leitch) Harvey Siblings: Jodie Hawks of Little York, NY Rob Harvey of Ithaca, NY Dixie McElroy of Groton, NY Rusty Davenport (Deceased) Child: Dustin Myers Others: Special Friend, Don Emeno of Groton Dan Dimon, Friend and Caretaker Clista, or "BUGSY" as she more commonly called, usually had a smile on her face and called everyone "Honey". She has many friends in our area and her absence will certainly be noticed by many. |
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115 Williams Street Groton, NY Calling Hours: Thursday May 13, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm at the Funeral Home Services: Thursday May 13, 2010 6:00pm also at the Funeral Home Memorial Contributions: Donations to the Groton Food Bank c/o The Assembly of God Church 701 South Main Street Groton, NY 13073 OR The Groton American Legion Main Street Groton, NY 13073 |
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