Homer Class of 1986 Page

03/31/2026

40 Years Ago Today 💜

03/21/2026

40 Years Ago~

03/08/2026

40 Years Ago Today 💙

03/07/2026

Our Class of 1986 40th High School Class Reunion will take place on Friday evening, August 21 at Magic on Main (Homer's Main Street), and Saturday evening, August 22 at Homer Hops on Route 90 (past Sweeney Road).

02/25/2026

William A. Allen (Bill) passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 76 from complications of pneumonia. Bill’s passing will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and former students.

Bill is survived by his wife, Katrina Allen, their children, Arthur and Elizabeth Allen, and his brother, Douglas (Karen) Allen.

Born on December 9, 1949, to Arthur and Ruth Allen, Bill was a lifelong resident of Homer, NY.

Bill was a 1968 graduate of Homer High School and earned his teaching degrees at the University of Northern Colorado in 1972 and later a Master’s degree from Excelsior College in 2006. Bill returned to his alma mater, where he taught English and was an integral part of the theatre department, serving as the technical director and, later, director and advisor of the Homer Thespian and Shakespearean Societies until his retirement in 2005. During his tenure, he was nominated for New York State Teacher of the Year and was an award-winning director.

In his years of teaching at Homer High School, Bill found fulfillment and enjoyment in sharing his love of literature, particularly Shakespeare, with countless students. He spent untold hours in rehearsals and performances, beginning in his student days through to his retirement. From stepping into the role of Hamlet as an understudy to his final show as a director in 2001, Bill instilled confidence and a love for the craft in his peers and, eventually, in the cast and crews of dozens of shows. Bill was also an award-winning playwright. His lifelong impact and influence on his former students will be part of his legacy.

In addition to the theatre, Bill was passionate about being a father of twins, sailing, and driving his Miata and motorcycle.

Bill’s life was defined by his dedication to his wife and children, his creative service to his hometown, and his ongoing artistic vision. His values will live on through the countless lives he touched and the spirit of storytelling he instilled in all those he knew.

A celebration of life will be held at the Homer Congregational Church on March 14 at 11AM.

View William A. Allen's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/03/2026

Laura Cook Johnson, born September 15, 1934 departed from this life to live with her Savior, Jesus Christ on January 28, 2026.

Born Laura Joan Cook to William and Ethel Hemmings Cook.

Laura lived most of her life in Homer, New York. When she was a young woman she loved to travel overseas. Laura spent a short time teaching in Germany, where she met Darwin Johnson and then later married.

She was a Homer Elementary school teacher for over 25 years and was much loved by her students and parents.

Laura was a life long member of Homer Baptist Church, now known as Grace Christian Fellowship. She was involved in a weekly bible study with her dear friends.

Laura was a former Board member for the Elizabeth Brewster House and was well known and loved by the Homer community.

Laura was known as the family historian; she had a memory for dates and happenings for decades back. One of her great joys in recent years was reconnecting with long lost relatives from the West Coast.

Laura always had a great story to tell and could make you laugh. She loved her family and also her Savior.

View Laura Cook Johnson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/10/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/17d1Gfnvha/ here is the link to Steve Kish Obituary

01/10/2026

We lost another classmate Steve Kish. Will post the obituary when we get a link

11/10/2025

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EXCITING NEWS! Thanks to a $12 million bequest from the estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi, we will be expanding our Community Grants program and introducing participatory budgeting to serve Cortland County nonprofits beginning in 2026. This historic gift honors the Renzis’ lifelong commitment to community and will create lasting impact for generations.

Read the full story: https://cnycf.org/central-new-york-community-foundation-receives-12-million-bequest-to-expand-grantmaking-in-cortland-county/

11/04/2025

The Cortland Country Music Park is coming back to life thanks to Ty Marshal and the Center for the Arts of Homer 💙

11/03/2025

Homer vs VVS. #45 Ed Porter and #75 Paul Suits, November 1985, Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY 💙

11/01/2025

Ed Porter 💙