The Obituary Section

Ruth Kay Burns

, New York

June 29, 2026

Ruth Kay Burns 86 of Cortland passed away on June 30 2026. She was born on November 25 1939 in Cortland New York. Ruth was a lifelong resident of the area. She was well known locally for selling jewelry through Kays Celtic Collection. She was also employed at Cortland Regional Medical Center and traveled extensively training other medical professionals. She is survived by her son Jon Brenda her grandchildren Justin Megan and Kara Mike and her greatgrandson Michael. Ruth was predeceased by her parentsHalbertand Ruth Snyder Wood her brother Halbert Woody and her husband Ronald Burns. She loved to travel and made many wonderful memories on trips to Disney and other special places. Whether near or far she embraced every adventure with joy and curiosity. always made sure they knew how much they were loved. She loved to spoil them and created cherished memories they will carry with them always…

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Robert Demeree

, New York

Robert Demeree 90 of Cortland NY passed away on Tuesday June 30 2026. He was born on June 25 1936 the son of the lateMike andRuthDemeree. Robert was a loving husband father grandfather brother and friend.He grew up in Bainbridge NY prior to serving in the UnitedStatesArmy.Robert earned hisbachelors degreefromSUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestrySyracuse. He took pride in his work withNYS Dept. of Environmental Conservationwhere he was employed for 32 years.Robert and his fathermanaged severaltimber and Christmas treeproperties together. In 1984 Robert established his own business theDemereeTree Farm on Summer Hillwherehe became quite well known to the locals who came year after year to cut their own Christmas trees.Robert was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting fishing and skiing. He taughtskiing lessons at Greek Peak Ski Resortfor many yearsand took many ski trips with family and friends.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Robert is…

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