Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc.

09/30/2025

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Phillip James Bush, 51, of Groton, NY, suddenly passed away on September 23, 2025. Born on August 12,1974 in Cortland, NY, Phil lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family. He was known for his out of pocket jokes, contagious laugh, the way he always made people feel welcome, a...

09/30/2025

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Harold "Bud" Clayton Burnett Jr. November 1, 1948 – September 23, 2025 Harold C. Burnett Jr., 76, of Homer, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2025. Born in Rome, NY, on November 1, 1948, Harold was the son of Harold Burnett Sr. and Clara Witchley. He proudly served his country in...

09/30/2025

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Francis “Fritz” J. Mullen, 102, lifelong resident of Cortland, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1923, in Cortland, to his parents, the late Francis Mullen and Mary (Wilkins) Mullen. A 1940 graduate of St. Mary’s School, upon completing...

09/30/2025

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Elaine C. Zirbel, 95, of McGraw passed away peacefully Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born December 23, 1929, in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clyde and Anna Eberlin Corson. Her family moved to Cortland when she was about five years old. Her father worked as a hired hand on a local....

09/23/2025

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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....