OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2022

Margaret W. “Peg” Slocum, formerly of Trumansburg, moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Canandaigua three years ago.  She passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 95.

She was born in Ithaca on February 8, 1927; the only daughter of the late James E. And Elvira (nee Donatelli) Weaver.  She and her brother...

Nov 2, 2022

Charlotte J. Farris, 88, passed away peacefully at her home.   She was born April 20, 1934 in Evanston, Illinois.

She was active for many years in the Cortland Community including Zonta, YWCA, Red Cross and voter registration. Charlotte received her PhD from Penn State, was a director of Project Move, an assistant professor at Cornell University, participated...

Oct 31, 2022

Heather Lee Taylor of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the age of 41.

She was born in Ithaca on November 10, 1980, a daughter to James R. and Helen (Tuttle) Taylor.  Heather was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Heather is survived by...

Oct 30, 2022

Ana M. Zavala, age 66, of Trumansburg/Hector, NY passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on October 30, 2022.

Ana was born on May 3, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY the first born of Graciano and Ramonita (nee Ramos) Zavala.

Ana was the family genealogist and the glue of all her family gathers, holidays,...

Oct 29, 2022

Sally M. Anderson of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on October 29, 2022 at the age of 76.

She was born in Ithaca on April 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Claude and Joan (nee Powers) Mann. Sally grew up on the family farm in Genoa, N.Y., and graduated from King...

Oct 29, 2022

Maureen F. McLaughlin, age 67, of Auburn/Watkins Glen, NY passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

She was born on July 27, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Robert C. and Frances (nee Staret) Feeney.

Maureen worked for a number of years at Bethany Village in Horseheads, NY....

Oct 24, 2022

Marjorie Mae Hart Fulton of Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare surrounded by family on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 95.

She was born on November 7, 1926 in West Dryden, a daughter of the late Jesse and Edna (nee Drew) Hart. She was the tenth child in the line of eleven; all of which...

Oct 22, 2022

William L. Jones, 84, passed away peacefully on October 22rd with family present.

Bill, son of the late Eunice R. and John Paul Jones, lived most of his life on the Perry City Rd family property where he grew up. Bill was an outdoorsman with a deep love and knowledge of nature.  He was a talented arborist...

Oct 17, 2022

Alma S. Coats passed away on October 17th, 2022 at Bridges Cornell Heights at the age of 86.

Alma was born in Nashville, TN, the daughter of the late Fred E. and Alma (nee Curtis) Selle. Alma went to Peabody College of Nursing at Vanderbilt University. She married Dr. Roscoe Roy Coats on March 8, 1958. Alma...

Oct 10, 2022

Dorothy J. "Dottie" Scott  passed away at her home in Waxhaw, NC on October 10, 2022 at the age of 85.

Born in Englewood, NJ on April 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George H. Van Valen and Ethel Lewis Van Valen. Dottie moved to Trumansburg, NY in 1944 and graduated from Trumansburg High...

Oct 9, 2022

Thomas D. Bennett lifelong resident of Trumansburg passed away peacefully in Newburgh on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 97.

Tom was born on April 18, 1925, a son of the late Levi and Anna (nee O’Brien) Bennett. He resided in a 17 room farmhouse with his parents, siblings, and grandmother Bennett which was swept...

Oct 4, 2022

Wayne Douglas Bertelsen, age 85, of Jacksonville, NY passed away at home on October 4, 2022.

He was born on November 18, 1936 in San Francisco, California, son of Burt and Claire (Roberts) Bertelsen. After his mother remarried, they relocated to Medford, Oregon where Wayne graduated high school and came to love the Rogue River territory.

Oct 1, 2022

John J. “Jack” Kenney of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the age of 63.

Jack was born in Cuba on April 5, 1959, a son of the late William and Teresa (nee Galica) Kenney. He graduated from Charles O. Dickerson Class of 1977 and went on to attend and graduate...

Sep 30, 2022

Audrey Elise Catalfamo passed away suddenly at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Audrey was born on January 9, 2019, the second daughter to Stephen and Ashleigh (nee Welch) Catalfamo. Despite being born with a rare congenital heart condition, Audrey did not let this slow her down. She was a happy and active little...

Sep 30, 2022

Gary Emerson Cooper, age 74, formerly of Ithaca, NY passed away at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY on September 30, 2022.

Gary was born on January 23, 1948 in Scranton, PA the son of the late Emerson and Grace (nee Bell) Cooper.

Gary served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict,...

Sep 23, 2022

Gary M. Smith, age 54, lifetime resident of Trumansburg, died Friday, September 24, 2022 at Cayuga Medical Center, following several years of ongoing cancer treatments.

Born in Ithaca on October 6, 1967, Gary was the son of the late Ronald and Joyce (nee Kastenhuber) Clark. He started working as a carpenter at age 16, working for Cardamone...

Sep 22, 2022

Nancy J. Adams-Clink, age 64, of Ithaca/West Danby, NY passed away at Robert Packer Hospital on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

She was born on December 7, 1957 in Ithaca, NY the daughter of Bob and Penny (nee Purcell) Adams.

Nancy worked for Cayuga Medical Center for many years and spent much of her life in...

Sep 20, 2022

Dana Cochran decidedly made September 20, 2022 his last day on Earth at the age of 92 in Ithaca, NY.

Dana was born May 7, 1930 in Ithaca, the son of Roy and Alta (Moffitt) Cochran along with eight siblings. Later in his life, Dana met and settled down with Helen Campbell, the love of his life,...

Sep 1, 2022

Geoffrey A. Stilwell, of Trumansburg, age 44 passed away on September 1, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at Mecklenburg Union Cemetery on June 10, 2023 at 12:00pm. Immediately following the graveside service, a reception will be held at Mecklenburg Fire Department, 4495 Co Rte 6, Mecklenburg, NY 14863.

Aug 26, 2022

On August 26, 2022, Marc Hurlbut passed away suddenly at the age of 57.

Born in Ithaca, Marc was a son of the late Hugh and Lois Hurlbut. Described by all who knew him well as a renaissance man, there was almost nothing Marc couldn’t have a passionate conversation about. Marc was an avid reader, had an...