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.

607-756-2885

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01/21/2026

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Miriam Lois (Robinson) Phenes went to be with her Lord and Savior January 17, 2026. Surviving are her children Sharon, NY, Robert (Donna), FL, David (Barbara), NY, and Debra, NY, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Reverend Robert Phenes. Miriam was born w...

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01/07/2026

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Laurie A. Gaines, 64 of Truxton, NY passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1961 in Syracuse, NY. Laurie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose comforting nature and down to earth spirit touched everyone she met. Laurie was predeceased by her sons Gre...

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01/07/2026

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Clarence Sanders, age 73, passed away on 27th of Dec. 2025. He is survived by his wife Catherine. his mother Gloria, his stepfather David, his sister Mildred. Children: Amber, Heather, Layla, Blaze, Phoenix, Montana, Shaq, Barklee, Alsace, and Holiday. Grandchildren: Anderson IV, Ahmari, Ahlijah, Jo...

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12/31/2025

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Mary Ellen Ayer, 75, of Cortland, NY passed away on Thursday December 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Rowley Heavey. Mary Ellen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Above all....

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