OBITUARIES

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 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...

Oct 6, 2024

John R. Hopper Jr. of Odessa passed away unexpectedly after a tragic hunting accident on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the age of 67.

John was born in Montour Falls on April 14, 1957 to John R. and Jean (Gardner) Hopper Sr. He graduated from Horseheads High School and worked for Wilcox Press in Ithaca as a...

Oct 6, 2024

Terry Lee Riordan, age 68, of Sodus Bay passed away at home with family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Terry was born in Syracuse on November 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Robert and Elene (Evans) Earnshaw. She worked for Hall-McChesney Company in Syracuse from 1973 to 1979 before taking a position at...

Oct 5, 2024

Rodney G. Palmer of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the age of 88.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services.

Oct 4, 2024

Mitzi L. Joki of Trumansburg passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the age of 80.

Mitzi was born in Waverly, New York on July 1, 1944 a daughter of the late George and Arliss (Daniels) Leonard. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Joki and they were truly soulmates and resided in Trumansburg. Mitzi worked...

Sep 23, 2024

Helen M. Grant of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the age of 89, just 10 days shy of her 90th birthday.

Helen was born in Ithaca on October 3, 1934 a daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Marie (Beckwith) Barron. She worked for Cayuga Medical Center as a hospital aide in labor...

Sep 16, 2024

Barbara (Bonnie) A. Heilman of Trumansburg, formerly of Brick NJ, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Bonnie was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 6, 1956, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (Bulger) Horn and was raised in Millburn, New Jersey alongside her 6 siblings.

A student at St. Rose of...

Sep 10, 2024

Patricia Ann Larsen of Ithaca passed away at Hospicare on Tuesday, September 10,2024 at the age of 87.

Patricia was born to Harry T. and Gertrude (Clement) Bowman in Woodridge, NJ on December 28, 1936, and lived there throughout her youth. After high school she completed her education at the Berkeley Secretarial School in NYC before going...

Sep 3, 2024

Lois A. Hughes of Horseheads, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the age of 75.

Her family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all of Lois’ caregivers who took such wonderful care of her over the past several weeks.

Lois is survived by four siblings, Virginia...

Aug 31, 2024

Theresa Porter of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the age of 93.

Theresa was born in Lansing on September 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kalkun) Nages. She was an active member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Interlaken and was a member...

Aug 30, 2024

Harry J. Austin of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the age of 79.

Harry was born in Ithaca on March 12, 1945, a son of the late Clifford and Ruth (Holford) Austin. He was a delivery driver for Flower Fashions for over 30 years and worked as a...