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Lorraine B. Laney 1929-2026

CORTLAND — Lorraine B. Laney, 97, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at Clearview Lantern Suites. She was born Feb. 6, 1929, in Meadville, Pa., the daughter of George and Edna Fredrich Bradway. Lorraine was a graduate of Sagertown High School in Pennsylvania and was employed as an ...

Norma C. Shipley 1930-2026

WARREN — Norma C. Shipley, 95, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 31, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. She was a lifetime Warren resident, born on Nov. 8, 1930, a daughter of the late Donald C. and Edna M. Evers Bulford. She was an avid shopper and loved antique collecting. She ...

Janine R. Wilcox 1954-2026

SOUTHINGTON — Janine Rae Butcher Wilcox, 72, of Southington, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Janine was born June 26, 1954, in Warren, a daughter of Frank and Marion Murray Butcher. She was employed as a cashier at St. Joseph Warren Hospital for 32 ...

William Harold Bell 1945-2026

CORTLAND — William Harold “Boots” Bell of Cortland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 2, 1945, in Youngstown, Boots was the son of Harold and Helen Bell. He was raised in Hubbard, alongside his siblings, Doris, Thomas and Lois. He ...

Shirley J. Ledgerwood 1934-2026

WARREN — Shirley J. Ledgerwood, 91, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Community Skilled Health Care Centre, Warren. She was born Sept. 5, 1934, in Warren, the daughter of Patrick and June Bailey Minish. A graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Shirley retired as a ...

Diana L. Martin 1947-2026

CORTLAND — Diana L. Martin, 79, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in 1947, Diana grew up surrounded by family, at Sunday family dinners and at cousin sleepovers. As the oldest of five, she always felt like a mother figure, and loved talking and laughing ...