OBITUARIES

Mar 6, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Moore (also known as Gram), born on May 11, 1933, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity.

Pat’s hands were always busy, crafting gifts from the heart—crocheting dishcloths, baby blankets, holiday pins, and snowflakes to adorn Christmas trees. She found joy in creating and sharing her work, ensuring that those around her always had...

Feb 27, 2025

Sharon Lee Thompson of Batavia and formerly of Ovid and Odessa, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in Batavia, New York, at the age of 84. 

Born on February 25, 1941, in Rochester, she touched the lives of many through her nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to helping others.

Sharon embarked on a fulfilling career as a nurses aide at various...

Feb 24, 2025

Timothy D. Grove of Trumansburg passed away at home on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 72. 

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. 

Feb 21, 2025

Jeanne (Jean) Asher Dorward of Trumansburg, NY passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on February 21, 2025 after a brief illness and complications from ongoing health conditions. In her final days she was surrounded by her loving family and kept comfortable by the incredible medical staff at Cayuga Medical Center ICU.  

Jean was born August 26, 1953 in...

Feb 20, 2025

James L. Baker, Sr., 91, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, with family by his side, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and farming. Born the eldest son of the late Daniel and Alice Baker, James was a man whose life was defined by dedication—to his work, his loved ones, commitment to doing things well,...

Feb 17, 2025

On February 17,2025, John Townsend Feller of Trumansburg, NY received the checkered flag at the end of a race that took him 102 years to complete.

John was born in Spokane, Washington on October 31,1922 to his mother Ruth Marjorie Townsend and father Frank Hubert Feller and lived there until he was four years old, at which time the family moved...

Feb 8, 2025

John J. Sorgi of Trumansburg fondly known as Sorg as well as many other nicknames, passed away on February 8, 2025 at Cayuga Medical Center with his family by his side at the age of 77. 

Born on July 8, 1947 Ithaca, New York, John was the eldest son of John and Catherine (Countryman) Sorgi. 

He attended and graduated from Newfield High...

Feb 6, 2025

Larry Kent Hein of Trumansburg passed away on February 6, 2025 at Bethany Village Manor in Horseheads, NY. 

Larry was born November 22, 1939 in Detroit, MI the oldest of seven children born to Charles Earl Hein and Jean Alice Mayer. His father was an engineer with Morse Chain and was transferred from Detroit to upstate NY. The family relocated to...

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...