OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2025

Anne Schaffer, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 89. 

Anne was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Dr. Paul and Eleanor (Baker) Shallenberger. In her teens, her family moved from Chicago to Waverly, New York, where she would spend her junior and high school years graduating...

Jan 27, 2025

Ruth M. Lucas of Interlaken passed away, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 81. 

Ruth was born in the South Bronx on February 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (nee Dunning) Lewis. Ruth grew up in humble beginnings in the tight-knit and once innocent community...

Jan 26, 2025

Timothy John Dorward of Trumansburg passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by his loving family after a valiant 10-year battle with colorectal cancer. 

Tim was born on May 1, 1958, the first-born son of John and Virginia (Russell) Dorward. Raised in the close-knit town of DeRuyter, NY with his sister, Donna and brother, Tom,...

Jan 20, 2025

Bruce Allen Newhart of Interlaken passed away at home on January 20, 2025 at the age of 82. 

Bruce was born on August 10, 1942, in Ithaca, New York, a son of the late Brady and Florence (Cornell) Newhart. He dedicated many years of his career to the printing industry, working at Wilcox Press in Ithaca and he also owned Newhart's...

Jan 19, 2025

Howard C. Haskins of Trumansburg, formerly of Gouverneur, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 80. 

Howard was born on October 17, 1944, a son of the late Henry and Beatrice (Hull) Haskins. Known to many as Howie, a trusting, fun-loving and storytelling guy, who could talk to anyone; he spent much of his time outdoors, enjoying...

Jan 19, 2025

Loretta von Seydewitz Emmons of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 61. 

Lori was born in Beth Page, New York on September 24, 1963. A proud graduate of SUNY Morrisville and Cornell University, Lori dedicated her professional life to the fields of public relations and institutional development. She spent most...

Jan 17, 2025

James W. Ike of Interlaken passed away at home on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 79.

James was born in Ithaca on January 20, 1945, a son of the late James and Jane (Buck) Ike. He worked a variety of jobs over the years including truck driving and working at Willard Psychiatric Center as a mechanic. Following his...

Jan 15, 2025

Dale L. Conroy of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the age of 82.

Dale was born in Ithaca on July 27, 1942, a son of the late William and Lena (Miller) Conroy. He joined the United States Navy in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1966. Working in a variety of trades,...

Jan 5, 2025

Ellen Kay Mitterer of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the age of 85. 

Ellen was born in Wellsboro, PA on May 23, 1939, a daughter of Leonard and Laura (Crane) Irwin. She married her high school sweetheart, Marvin A. Mitterer in August 1957.

Ellen and Marv shared a profound love for teaching at the Trumansburg...

Nov 22, 2024

Bernard James Thresher of Genoa passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the age of 78.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Linda Thresher; three daughters, Teresa Thresher, Darlene (Mike) Shaw, and Nancy (Rick) Tillotson; 4 grandchildren, Taylor, Collin, Ericka, and Nicholas; and two great grandchildren, Theo and Adalyn.

In keeping with Bernie’s wishes,...

Nov 19, 2024

Thomas Matthew Hurst of Trumansburg, NY passed away at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca, NY on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, a few days shy of his 72nd birthday.

Tom was born in Hardwick, VT, a few miles from his hometown and favorite place on earth, Greensboro, VT, to Ernest Matthew and Phyllis (Willey) Hurst.  As a boy...

Nov 9, 2024

H. Ashleigh Haight of Trumansburg passed away at home in Florida on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 95.

Ashleigh was born in Binghamton on March 24, 1929, a son of the late Herbert and Geraldine (Day) Haight. He worked for many years in appliance sales at Thayer Appliance in Ithaca. Ashleigh loved his old...

Nov 9, 2024

Dolores Jane Inez Riihinen Babcock of Lansing, formerly of Trumansburg and Interlaken, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 96.

In keeping with her wishes services will be private for family.

The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Dolores' memory to kindly consider the Finger Lakes...

Nov 8, 2024

Alexandra Lee “Lexie” King of Trumansburg passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the age of 78.

Lexie was born in Ithaca on November 6, 1946, the first daughter of the late Robert E. and Mabel (Crippen) King. She graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School in Trumansburg and remained in the area her...

Nov 8, 2024

Vicki Lynn Whittaker of Trumansburg passed away at Schuyler Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the age of 49.

Vicki was born in Ithaca on August 14, 1975 a daughter of the late Harry J. and Karla (Harvey) Ferguson. She graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School and has worked for the...

Nov 7, 2024

Ronald John Tutsky, 84, of Greenwich, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Johnson City, New York, on March 16, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Elvira Tutsky.

Ron was predeceased by his siblings, Faith Yannuzzi, Larraine Greblick, and Michael Tutsky; as well as brothers-in-law Anthony...

Oct 31, 2024

Jerome Edward Przygocki, 75, of Trumansburg, New York passed away on Thursday, October 31st. Jerry was born September 2nd, 1949, in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Edward and Cecelia Przygocki.

He is survived by his wife Regina; children Christian of Ithaca, New York and Jessica of Santa Monica, California; grandchildren Soren, Danilo, and Desmond; sister Louise Ann...

Oct 20, 2024

Don passed away on October 20th 2024, after a brief second battle with cancer, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca New York. 

He is survived by his former wife Barbara A. (Knapp) Hinman, his son Robert D. and his wife Tracie, their sons Jacob and Zachary, son Philip J. and his wife Elisabeth and their sons William and Joseph, his daughter...

Oct 13, 2024

Timothy F. Murphy of Trumansburg passed away at home on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Tim was born in Waverly on August 27, 1950, a son of the late Lewis and Tressie (Shugarts) Murphy. He graduated from Trumansburg School District in 1968 and worked at Cayuga Medical Center for 38 years.

His passions in life were...

Oct 8, 2024

Mary E. Whitaker of Ithaca passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the age of 94.

Mary was born in Genoa in Cayuga County on December 2, 1929, the second daughter of the late Gordon A. and Jessie (Boles) Gosbee. Mary had several different jobs during her career which all centered around her desire to interact...