George Leland Sutliff
George Leland Sutliff
Obituary
Guest Book
George Sutliff Obituary
Freeville: George Leland Sutliff, age 81, of Freeville, NY passed away Monday, August 22, 2011, at the Groton Nursing Facility. Mr. Sutliff was born May 17, 1930 in North Lansing, NY a son of the late Ernest Robert and Lela Singer Sutliff. George served in the US Army in Korea and was married on Nov. 30, 1952 to the former, Betty Bruster at Ithaca. George was a carpenter and home builder and a 46 year member of Carrington Fuller Post 800, American Legion. George and Betty wintered in Leesburg, FL for many years and then made their year round home in Wildwood, FL until returning to Freeville in 2009. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty of Freeville, his children, Cynthia (Sid) Longest of Canon, CO, William (Carol) Sutliff of Dryden and Vikki (Lewis) Leonard of Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Christopher (Ella) Longest, Gregory (Cassie) Longest, Lee (Crystal) Ink and Leisa Leonard; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Shane Fox; siblings, Althea (Rodney) Phillips, Wilma (Harold) Peters, Paul Sutliff and Donald (Marion) Sutliff; a sister-in-law, Mary (Geoffery) Hartman and a very special friend, Albert Lockwood of Groton; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Sutliff and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Sutliff. Graveside services with military honors by members of the Carrington-Fuller, Post 800 will be held privately in North Lansing Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Perkins Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com Friends are encouraged to make a memorial gift to Hospicare, 172 East King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4 Entries
Paula and Bill Cady
August 27, 2011
Aunt Betty, Cindy, Bill, and Vikki,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle George. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb & Dick Barron
August 25, 2011
Betty and Family,
Was so sorry to hear about George. He was a great guy and so interesting to visit with. Sending our sincere condolences to all the family.
August 24, 2011
Our Condolence for your loss.
Frank and Barb Scaglione, Ingram, TX
Marion Sutliff
August 24, 2011
Sorry to the Sutliff family. Brother-in-law, George was a wonderful man. He will be misssed.
Sorry Betty and children.
Marion Sutliff
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
55 W Main St, Dryden, NY 13053
Make a Donation
in George Sutliff's name
How to support George's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor George Sutliff's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more