Mrs. Marilyn M. Tier

June 30, 1928 - December 28, 2011

Marilyn M. Tier, 83, formerly of 1027 Bennie Rd., Town of Cortlandville, passed away, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Cortland Regional Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Marilyn was born, June 30, 1928 in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Tufts Bouvier and her Master's Degree in Education from S.U.N.Y. Cortland. Marilyn taught from 1950-1990 for Cortland-Madison BOCES and at S.U.N.Y. Cortland. She is survived by her 5 children, Carolyn Spawn of Fulton, Daniel Tier lll of Dryden, Lois Meyer of Cortland, Chris (Jackie) Tier and Jennifer (Jeff) Dorward both of Cortland, a son in law, Mark Spawn of Guilderland, a sister, Jean Hontalas of Carmel, California and five grandchildren, Alyssa Spawn, Christopher and Heather Tier and Maddison and Ryan Dorward. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Tier, Jr. on July 14, 1981. The family will be present to receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland. Funeral services and burial will be private. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to an animal shelter of the Donor's Choice. www.riccardifuneralhome.com