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 Wright 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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09/10/2025

Shirley (Brown) Martini departed this earth on August 31, 2025 after a long brave battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 25 years Richard Martini Sr, a stepdaughter, Deanna Martini, a stepson Richard Martini Jr, dear and closest friends Cynthia Delsignore, Ellen Hayes, and Joanne Zech,...

09/09/2025

John N. Crannage (LJ), 55, of Cortland, NY passed away on Monday September 8, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1969, the son of the late John and Carol Kilar Crannage. John was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was born in Syracuse, NY and graduated from Cortland Highschool in 1987. He worke...

08/28/2025

Connie Ann Cowen, 76, of Cortland passed away August 27, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on March 12, 1949, in Cortland the son of the late William and Doris Dudden Fox. Connie was raised and educated locally. She was employed with Cortland Line Co. for many years until retiring and bega...

08/26/2025

Frederick W. Underwood (Fred) passed away on August 24, 2025. Born in Cortland, NY, on November 30, 1946, Fred was the son of William G. Underwood and Alice Garren Underwood. Fred worked at Smith Corona, then served in the U. S. Army, then returned Smith Corona. Fred was an avid volunteer in the com...

08/20/2025

Norma Jean (Lang) Smith, 89, of Groton, NY passed away on Monday August 18, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Lang. Norma was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Norma was a....

08/20/2025

Michael S. Lea, born on January 3, 1944 in Susquehanna, PA passed away on August 14, 2025. The past few years were a struggle and now he can rest and be with your guardian angel. Michael had a love of bird watching as well as feeding them. He was a true gardener and loved riding the mower along with...

08/19/2025

Edith Rulison, 88, of McGraw, NY passed away on Monday August 18, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1937, the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Elwood. Edith was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born in Homer, NY and after graduating high school, she worked....

08/13/2025

Kenneth C. Hodge, 88 of Cortland passed away on August 11, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 12, 1936 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late George and Elsie Harsh Hodge. Ken worked as he Sales Manager at the Murray Center. He was a member of Stonehedges Golf Course. He was....

08/11/2025

Wayne J Moore, 70 of Cortland passed away on August 10, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on January 14, 1955 a son of the late Ralph and Ruth Inman Moore. Wayne worked at NYSEG for many years, retiring as a lineman. He was a very caring man and will be missed by everyone who knew h...

08/09/2025

Linda Lea Parker (Aungier) (Sutton) 86, of Cortland passed away on August 8, 2025 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1938 in Cortland, a daughter of the late Francis and Beatrice (Morse) Aungier. Linda worked at Groton Plant of Smith Corona. She was a proprietor with her h...

08/05/2025

Marjorie Karol "Marge" Neal. 77 of Cortland, New York, passed away peacefully with her family and close friend by her side on August 3, 2025 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Born on May 3, 1948 in Cortland, Marge was a lifelong resident who dedicated her life to caring for others with compassion....

08/04/2025

Brenda B. Knickerbocker, 79, of Homer, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at the Guthrie Cortland Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on June 16, 1946 in Cortland, NY, to her parents, the late Morris Baldwin and Meta Fox Baldwin. After a dedicated career with the United Sta...

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