John R. Durfee
Jun 25, 2022
John R. Durfee, 80, retired as transportation supervisor from the Cazenovia Central School District died Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born June 21, 1942 (the longest day of the year) to Franklin E. and Ellie Ryan Durfee and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School in 1960. John began working at the age of 10 peddling newspapers for his...
Richard Wood Loomis
Jun 17, 2022
Richard Wood Loomis, 81, passed peacefully surrounded by family on June 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Claudia Alice Soule Loomis of 59 years, loving father of Heidi (Denis) Mulcahy, Jamie (Eric) Kent, and Richard (Alison) Loomis; "Papa" to 10 grandchildren - Ashley (Zach) Wightman, Daniel Kent, Andrew Kent, Kaitlyn Mulcahy, Denis Mulcahy Jr., Lindsay Mulcahy, Benjamin Loomis, Joseph Loomis, Walter...
Maria Schokker
Jun 14, 2022
Maria "Riet" Schokker, 89, of Cazenovia, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. Maria was born October 25, 1932 in Bathmen, Holland to Antonius H. and Maria M. Elferink. Maria was known by many was affectionately referred to as "Ma Schokker". She was a homemaker, a former 4H leader and in her free time Riet...
David W. Hutchings
Jun 6, 2022
Prof. David W. Hutchings, 88, of Cazenovia, NY died on June 6, 2022 after a long illness. He was born on September 26, 1933 and was the second child of Dr. Charles W. and Madeleine G. Hutchings, then residing at Marcy State Hospital, Marcy, NY. He attended Syracuse University (SU) after graduation from West Genesee High School in 1952. During...
Fred Marconi, Jr.
Jun 5, 2022
Fred A. Marconi, Jr., 71, of Erieville, New York passed away suddenly at home on June 5, 2022. Fred was born in Kane, Pennsylvania and was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Hazel; his sister-in-law, Susan Berg; father-in-law, Jack Muthig, and many other relatives and friends. There's quite a party going on in Heaven as Fred loved to have a...
Ward J. Van De Bogart
Jun 5, 2022
Ward James Van De Bogart, 69, of Chittenango, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born April 25, 1953 in Syracuse to Ward C. and Beverly Gershbacher Van De Bogart and was raised in Cazenovia on Pompey Hollow Road. Ward was a graduate of Cazenovia High School in 1972 and attended Morrisville State College. He was a self-employed stone...
Joseph C. Llorca
Jun 2, 2022
Joseph C. Llorca, 56, of Phoenix, lost his battle with lung cancer on Thursday, June 2, 2022, a struggle he endured with bravery and dignity. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones, Jane Wilcox and her children, Connor, Dakota and Olivia. Joe was born December 17, 1965 in Bedford, Massachusetts to Paul and Louise Llorca. He enjoyed...
Joan C. Hastie
Jun 1, 2022
Joan Catherine Hastie, 58, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born in Syracuse on August 2, 1963 to Alexander L. and Jean M. Hastie. Joanie had a wonderful presence which captivated most and touched the hearts of all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor, her...
Beverley F. Hurst
May 23, 2022
Beverley Mae (Fish) Hurst, 82, of Cazenovia formerly of Getzville, New York passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was born August 18, 1939 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Bertha and James Fish Sr. Beverley was a graduate of Houghton College where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Music Education and from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo with...
Russell R. Scott
May 23, 2022
Russell R. Scott, 64, of Erieville, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born September 28, 1957 in Syracuse to Gladys M. Gushlaw Scott and Millard A. Scott and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Russell was employed as an office assistant in the Duplicating Center at SUNY Cortland...
Robert D. Richards
May 13, 2022
Robert D. Richards, 85, of Cazenovia, passed away, Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born August 23, 1936 in Syracuse to Whitney and Catherine Richards. Bob was the Salutatorian of the Cazenovia High School, Class of 1954 and was well known for his athletic ability where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Upon his graduation, he purchased a farm...
J. Ronald Fox
May 12, 2022
J. Ronald Fox, 92, of Cazenovia, NY, passed away on May 12, 2022, at Crouse Hospital with his beloved wife, Dorris, at his side.  He cherished the memories of his deceased parents, the former John Christian and Frances Catherine Fox.  He was raised in Syracuse where he attended Blessed Sacrament School and St. John the Evangelist High School, making life-long...
Nathan B. Desilva
May 9, 2022
Nathan B. "Brit" DeSilva, 94, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Oneida Extended Health Care Facility. He was born August 5, 1927 in Syracuse to William J. and Mildred L. DeSilva. Brit grew up in Onondaga Hill and was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy in 1945. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Syracuse...
Phyllis Stearns
May 6, 2022
Phyllis Stearns, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children on Friday May 6, 2022. Phyllis was born on July 23, 1938, in Auburn, N.Y. to Joseph and Marion Sweet. She grew up in Marcellus with her parents and three sisters, Anne, Mary Jo and Marjorie before entering Delhi College where she earned a degree in...
John H. Koerner
May 6, 2022
John Harold Koerner, 90, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022, surrounded by many of his beloved grandchildren. Jack, as he was known to most, was the son of Helen and Harold Koerner and was born in Troy, NY. He graduated from Monroe High School in Rochester, NY and was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1953. Jack remained on...
Richard S. Husted, Jr.
Apr 21, 2022
Richard S. Husted, Jr., 78, of Cazenovia, died peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2022. Rich was born in Souderton, PA, to Richard, Sr., and Genevieve, and raised in Perkiomenville, PA. He was a graduate of St. Pius X High School, Drexel University, and Syracuse University. He was employed by Carrier Corporation from 1967–1995 and finished out his career...
Carolyn A. Cooney
Apr 4, 2022
Carolyn Allen Cooney, 91, of Cazenovia, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born November 19, 1930 in Rochester, New York to Ross L. and Madeline Hitchcock Allen. Carolyn spent her early years in Ann Arbor, Michigan before her family moved to Cortland. She was a graduate of Cortland High School in 1948 and continued her education by earning...
John E. Libby
Mar 30, 2022
John E. Libby, 91, of New Woodstock, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at home with his family by his side. John was born January 15, 1931 in Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Charles and Grace Libby and was a graduate of Barnstable High School. John earned his Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst...
John F. Hess
Mar 20, 2022
John F. Hess, 78, of Cazenovia, passed away at home Sunday, March 20, 2022 with his wife Mary by his side. John was born June 24, 1943 in Syracuse to John F. and Mary J. Allen Hess and attended Cazenovia High School. He was employed in the Maintenance Department at Cazenovia College and retired from the Town of Cazenovia Highway...
Pilar S. Laird
Mar 20, 2022
Pilar S. Laird, 80, of Cazenovia, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at home with her sister and nieces by her side. Pilar was born November 25, 1941 in Madrid, Spain to Regino and Carmen Sanchez. She came to the United States in 1965 after marrying Carl E. Laird who was stationed in Madrid with the U.S. Air Force. Pilar...
