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Richard W. Lobdell Age 63 |
Cora M. Tvaroha Age 79 |
Sara A. Friend Age 58 |
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Martha B. Smith Age 68 |
Earl D. Thomas Age 86 |
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Groton Nursing Facility Groton, NY (Formerly of Leon Avenue - Cortland, NY) 
Date Of Listing Thursday February 2, 2012 Date Of Passing Friday January 27, 2012 at the Groton Nursing Facility Date Of Birth Monday August 31, 1925 Richford, NY Age At Passing 86 years, 4 months, 28 days Groton Connections Groton Nursing Facility Resident | BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II having served 1943 to 1946 in the Reconnaissance Company 32nd Armored Regiment 3rd Armored Division. Earl was a member of the American Legion and The Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Groton Nursing Facility and Theresa from Tompkins County Hospice for all the care and compassion they showed Earl during his stay at the nursing home. |
FAMILY INFORMATION |
Clifford Louis and Ruth Oliver Thomas Earl (Ike) D. (Joanne) Thomas Jr. of Richford, NY Kent (KC) C. Thomas of Ithaca, NY Ken Welch Roger Welch Ruby Welch Clarence Thomas (Deceased) 6 Grandchildren 7 Great-grandchildren |
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At Earl's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. A casual memorial gathering will be held at a later date. |
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Cruthers Road Locke, NY 
Date Of Listing Monday January 30, 2012 Date Of Passing Saturday January 28, 2012 at home following an extended illness Date Of Birth Monday March 9, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ Age At Passing 58 years, 10 months, 20 days Groton Connections Communicant of St. Anthony's Church | BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
a nurse at the Jersey Ciity Medical Center. She was a devoted wife, mother and a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Groton and also enjoyed sewing and being the biggest fan of her children in their activities. |
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Charles and Irene Goggin Hingston Eugene Friend Michael J. Friend of Locke, NY Trent Friend of Locke, NY Deistani Friend of Locke, NY Charles Hingston Jr. of Endicott, NY Maureen Carson of Mount Holly, NC Mara Engelman of Locke, NY Michael Hingston of Locke, NY Irene Hingston (Deceased) James Hingston (Deceased) Several Nieces and Nephews |
SERVICES INFORMATION |
ZIRBEL FUNERAL HOME 115 Williams Street Groton, NY Online condolences may be left at: www.zirbelfuneralhome.com Calling Hours 4:00pm - 6:00pm ~ Thursday February 2, 2012 at the funeral home A Mass of Christian Burial Celebrated by Rev. Malachy Nwosu 10:00am - Friday February 3, 2012 St. Anthony's Church 312 Locke Road NYS Rte. 38 Groton, NY Memorial Contributions May Be Made To American Cancer Society (envelopes provided at the funeral home) |
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Cedar Lane Groton, NY 
Date Of Listing Thursday January 26, 2012 Date Of Passing Tuesday January 24, 2012 at Cayuga Medical Center following an extended illness Date Of Birth Monday March 15, 1943 in Cortland, NY Age At Passing 68 years, 10 months, 10 days Groton Connections Groton Resident Very Active In The Community | BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
of Science degree from the State University at Oswego in 1965. She received her Master of Science in Education degree from the State University at Cortland in 1973. She began her teaching career in Livingston Manor, NY (1965-1967), following which she became a member of the History Department faculty at Lansing Central School, where she worked for 32 years, retiring in 1999. Her influence as a teacher was appreciated by countless students and staff whose memories she cherished. Among her many community activities were membership on the Groton Central School Board of Education for nine years, a member of the Columbian Club and a communicant of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Groton. She was an avid golfer and traveler especially during her retirement years. |
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John and Florence Dwyer Barry Gary Smith at home. Shannon Smith Adams (John) of Sidney, NY Maureen Barry (Deceased) Special granddaughter: Hayley Adams of Sidney, NY Several Cousins Many Dear Friends |
SERVICES INFORMATION |
ZIRBEL FUNERAL HOME 115 Williams Street Groton, NY Online condolences may be left at: www.zirbelfuneralhome.com Calling Hours 4:00pm - 7:00pm ~ Friday January 27, 2012 at the funeral home A Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am - Saturday January 28, 2012 St. Anthony's Church 312 Locke Road NYS Rte. 38 Groton, NY Interment Will Follow In St. Anthony's Cemetery Clark Street Groton, NY Memorial Contributions May Be Made To St. Anthony's Church 312 Locke Road Groton, NY 13073. |
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Starr Road Cortland, NY
Date Of Listing Wednesday January25, 2012 Date Of Passing Sunday January 22, 2012 At home following an extended illness Date Of Birth Tuesday October 11, 1932 Age At Passing 79 years, 3 months, 12 days Groton Connection Former Groton Resident | BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
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Shurtleff Funeral Home 105 Lincoln Avenue Groton, NY Calling Hours There are no calling hours. Services Private funeral services will be held at the Shurtleff Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Neno officiating. Interment Spring interment will be in Groton Rural Cemetery. Memorial Contributions May Be Made To Caring Community Hospice of Cortland 11 Kennedy Parkway Cortland, NY 13045 |
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West Dryden Road Freeville, NY 
Date Of Listing Tuesday January 10, 2012 Date Of Passing Friday January 6, 2012 at his residence Date Of Birth Saturday February 14, 1948 Age At Passing 63 years, 10 months, 24 days Groton Connection Well known in the Groton Area | BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
Freeville, NY, this past Friday, following a brief illness. "Dick" was born Valentines Day of 1948 in Ithaca, NY. On February 12, 1966 he married Doris Mowers in Dryden, NY. Dick was the owner of R.W. Lobdell Construction and had completed numerous homes and structures in the area. He was a member and Past Chief of the Etna Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, stock car racing, casino games, working and spending time with his family. |
FAMILY INFORMATION |
Charlotte Viola Morgan Lobdell of Ithaca Richard Lobdell (Deceased) Doris Mowers Lobdell at home Tom (Tami) Lobdell of Freeville, NY Harold "Hack" (Brandy) Lobdell of Freeville, NY Tammy (John) Rochford of Freeville, NY Robert Lee Lobdell of Freeville, NY Jerry Allen Lobdell of Ithaca, NY William Douglas Lobdell (Deceased) 11 Grandchildren 2 Deceased Grandchildren Several Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins |
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PERKINS FUNERAL HOME 55 west Main Street Dryden, NY Services 3:00pm - Tuesday January 10, 2012 at the Perkins Funeral Home Mr. Steve Lawrence will Officiate Calling Hours 1:00 - 3:00pm - Tuesday January 10, 2012 also at the funeral home Interment Will be private. Memorial Contributions May be made to: The R.W. Lobdell Construction Scholarship c/o Dryden High School P.O. Box 88 Dryden, NY 13053 OR The Etna Fire Departtment P.O. Box 300 Etna, NY 13062 |