Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc.

Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. We are a family owned Funeral Home with a long standing tradition of serving all the needs of a dive The Wright Funeral Home was founded in 1898 by Elywn R.

Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., is a vital care giving member of Cortland County. The Robert Beard Memorial Home was founded in 1891 by Robert Beard and carried on by his sons Karl and Ward Beard. In the 1940's Donald and Marjorie Beard joined the Beard Memorial Home. Wright and carried on by his son Earle Wright. In 1941 Earle Wright built the funeral home on 9 Lincoln Avenue. His son Lawrence W

right joined his father in 1949. Bruce Zeches joined the Earle W. Wright Funeral Home in 1963. In 1967 the two firms merged to become the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. Today Tim Zeches, Todd Zeches, Harold Pallone II, Larry Biviano, and Sean Whittin are committed to serving Cortland County with dignity and pride. Our Commitment:

Give superior personal service in a comfortable environment. Assist in the creation of meaningful, personalized tributes that commemorate life. Maintain comfortable, modern and clean facilities. Inform and explain the options, rights and regulations that pertain to the types of services that are available. Honor individual customs, religious beliefs, preferences and financial circumstances. Offer a wide range of service options and products at a fair price. Provide value to those we serve. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you.

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07/17/2025

Grace Scheckler, 42, of Cortland, NY passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1983, the daughter of the late Clifford Sr., and Judith Scheckler. Grace was a loving and caring person. She loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. In her free time, she enjoyed playing....

07/11/2025

John R. Sanford November 11, 1973 – July 7, 2025 CORTLAND – John R. Sanford, 51, of Cortland, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025, as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident on NYS Route 90. Born on November 11, 1973, John was a proud and lifelong resident of Cortland Coun...

07/10/2025

Frances M. Owen, 93, of Cortland, passed away July 5, 2025. She was born June 30,1932 in Manlius NY, the daughter of the late William Button and Iva Howser Button. A longtime resident of the Cortland area, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Charles E. Owen and her brothers,...

07/09/2025

Nancy Heller, 73, passed away on Monday July 7, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1952 in Cortland, NY. Nancy was a long-time resident of Cortland. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family and pets dearly. In her free time, she loved listening to country music, her favorite of all time was...

07/08/2025

Nancy T. Knox, 94 of Cortland passed away on July 6, 2025 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. She was born on July 1,1931 in Eaton, PA a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Moran. Nancy spent her childhood in Pottsville, PA before relocating to Ellenville, NY in 1951. She married her late husband H...

07/07/2025

Paul David Brown Paul "Dave" Brown, 87, of Cortland, NY passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 while staying at Crown Park Nursing home. Dave was born in Pitcher NY on December 23, 1937. Son of the late Earl and Verna Doupe Brown. He is survived by his children, Lorie (John) Kahle, David (Melissa) B...

07/02/2025

Diane P. Dorset, 90, a long-time Cortland resident, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Syracuse NY. She was born February 6, 1935, in Bedford Hills NY and was the daughter of the late Everett and Hazel Reynolds Pennie. She was predeceased by her husband...

07/01/2025

Cortland – Sandra (Porter) Cowan – a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Cortland community – passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 8, 1943, Sandra grew up on Long Island, NY. She later attended Syracuse University, where she was a prou...

06/26/2025

Katherine M. "Kathy" King, 71, of Cortland passed away June 25, 2025 at the Groton Community Health Care Center. She was born August 22, 1953 in Cortland the daughter of the late Richard and Maere Tracey Preston. Kathy was a lifelong resident of the area. Her friends and family will remember her wor...

06/26/2025

Lee Charles Conway and Margaret Thomasa Conway passed away eleven days apart from each other. Margaret passed away on May 10th, 2025, 69. Lee followed soon after her on May 21st, 2025, 70. Lee and Margaret both departed this world in the comfort of their home, surrounded by the love of their family....

06/20/2025

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06/17/2025

Sullivan "Sully" Hartnett, 30, passed away June 14, 2025 in Homer, NY. Born in Cortland, NY on December 1, 1994, Sullivan is the son of DJ and Nettie (Dafoe) Hartnett. He was raised along with his siblings, Tristan and Kane Hartnett in Truxton, NY. Sully will be remembered for his huge heart, genero...

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