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Local Obituaries

Obituary of Mary Lou VanEtten

Mary Lou VanEtten, 85, of Homer, NY, passed away on November 1st, 2025 at Cortland Park Nursing Facility.

Mary Lou was born in Seneca Falls, NY on May 13th, 1940. She worked at many factories in the Cortland, NY area over the years and retired from the Cortland City School District.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Lindasue (Kevin) Moss of Homer, NY. Grandchildren Ashley (Brandon) Miller of Moravia, NY; Kayleigh Moss of Maiden, NC; Christopher Bonham Jr.

Great-granddaughter Averie Miller and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Marybelle and Marshall Tifft, her siblings Kenneth, Betty, William, Wayne, Sharon and Rita. She was also preceded in death by three of her children Robert Jr., Terry and Louann Coville.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Cortland Park Nursing Facility, especially to Sabrina Hogan and Amanda Buchler.

Per Mary Lou’s request there will be no services.



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