OBITUARIES

Oct 17, 2019

Esther L. Thomas of Mecklenburg passed away peacefully at Cayuga Ridge on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the age of 89.

Esther was born in Ithaca on April 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Leon and Ruth Grover. She worked for many years at the Tower at Ithaca College as a waitress. Esther was devoted to...

Oct 6, 2019

Edric M. ‶Ed″ Ellis, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2019.

Edric was born in Fostoria, Ohio on August 21, 1949, a son of the late William and Margaret Ellis. He spent his career working as a manager at NCR, Deanco, McQuay and lastly Pall Corporation until his retirement in 2014. Following retirement he enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2019

Harold S. ‶Mack″ MacDougall, age 94, passed away at Hospicare of Tompkins County on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Harold was born in Ithaca on July 26, 1925, a son of the late Harrison Claude and Dorothy (Sherman) MacDougall. Harold was a retired machinist from Morse Chain/Emerson. In addition to his love for antique cars and tractors Harold...

Sep 22, 2019

David A. Schurman, age 79, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away Sept. 22 after a long battle with Alzheimer❜s Disease. Calling hours will be held Friday, Sept. 27, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, Trumansburg. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 28, 11:00 am at the Church of the Epiphany, Trumansburg, with Rev. Taylor Daynes officiating.

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Sep 16, 2019

Elizabeth M. McFall passed away at Hospicare in Ithaca on September 16, 2019, at the age of 100.

Born in Peoria, Illinois on March 6, 1919, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Shlefer) Frankenstein.

Elizabeth is survived by her children; Linda (Bob) Wyllie-Holley, Barbara (Bob) McFall-Gillan and Ronald (Dianne) McFall; seven...

Sep 11, 2019

Robert (Louis) Lodinsky, age 85, passed away at his residence in Trumansburg on September 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Louis Andrew (born in Hungary) and Vivian (Kelly) Lodinsky of Tonawanda, NY.

Robert followed his passion for the outdoors and involvement in the Boy Scouts as a young boy into...

Sep 1, 2019

Christina Marie Knowlton of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 31.

Christina was born in Ithaca on August 9, 1988. She graduated from Groton Jr. Sr. High School. Christina was a devoted wife and stay at home mom who would do anything for her family. She enjoyed any...

Aug 24, 2019

Carol Ruth Kredell-Carman, age 94, longtime resident of Trumansburg, passed away at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, NY on Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Ruth was born in Paterson, NJ on October 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Robert B. and Stella (Heffelfinger) Kredell. Ruth lived most of her early life in Clifton, NJ until her first...

Aug 23, 2019

Virginia A. Nichols, age 79, of 3745 Cayuga Street, died peacefully with family by her side at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Virginia was born at home in Waverly, NY on December 17, 1939, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary (Sherman) Washburn. She left high school early, but proudly obtained her GED...

Aug 22, 2019

Martha Jean Essex Kotun passed away at her residence in Kendal of Ithaca on August 22, 2019, after a long, valiant struggle with Parkinson❜s disease. Her family was by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and educator.

Martha followed in her mother❜s footsteps as an early childhood educator. She was one of the...

Aug 18, 2019

On August 18th, 2019, Benjamin ‶Ben″ Edison Trumble, world traveler and most-likely-to-sneak-a-snake-on-a-plane, passed surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Ben was born on June 1, 1956 to Francis and Nancy Trumble in Elmira, New York, and grew up in Millport. An avid herpetologist, Ben worked at the Bronx Zoo before serving with the Peace Corps where he...

Aug 12, 2019

Jeffrey Allen Harris of Ithaca, NY, Town of Enfield, passed on to his heavenly home at Hospicare on August 12, 2019 at 1:45 PM. He was born on May 1st, 1961 in Waverly, NY to Bill and Ann Harris.

He graduated from Dryden High School in 1980. Right after graduation he joined the Army, serving 4 years...

Aug 9, 2019

John Peter Marmora III, age 76, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 9, 2019, following an extended illness.

John was born in Jersey City, NJ on June 1, 1943, the only son of John Peter and Mariann (Natelli) Marmora. He studied as a Fulbright Scholar in Rome, Italy and received a PhD in Philosophy. He...

Aug 7, 2019

When Alan Kennedy Jamison was born on June 27, 1926, in Ithaca, NY, the world became a better place. When he left this world on August 7, 2019, at age 93, a light was dimmed for those who loved him dearly. However, that light will still be strong enough to help light our way for many years to come....

Jul 29, 2019

Richard D. ‶Dick″ Arden, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Cayuga Medical Center from complications of a recent surgery.

Richard was born in Ithaca on October 7, 1941, a son of the late Raymond Dawson and Doreen Margaret (Heathwaite) Arden. He attended Trumansburg schools and graduated with the class of 1959. Richard had...

Jul 19, 2019

Peggy Marie Billings, age 90, passed away on July 19th, 2019 at Bridges Cornell Heights in Ithaca, New York, after suffering a severe stroke in June 2018.

Peggy was born into a McComb, Mississippi, railroad family on September 10, 1928. The youngest daughter of Dave and Inez Billings, she outlived her sister and seven brothers.

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Jul 10, 2019

Trumansburg-Frank E. Brockman, age 79, of Philadelphia, PA and formerly of Dobbs Ferry, NY, died peacefully at his Congress Street home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 29, 1939, a son of the late Frank G. and Margaret (Elliott) Brockman. Frank served his country in the United States Navy from...

Jul 6, 2019

Franklin VanVolkinburg passed away on July 6, 2019 at the age of 91.

Frank was born on February 9, 1928 in Laceyville PA, a son to Dana and Ada (Sullivan) VanVolkinburg. Frank was a 1945 graduate from Union-Endicott. He later graduated from Syracuse University in 1953 with a degree in Civil Engineering. After college he held many...

Jul 3, 2019

Debbie Hendrix, age 66, died unexpectedly on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.

Debbie was born in Ithaca on September 13, 1952, a daughter of the late Don and Dee Hendrix. She worked as a counselor at the Alpha House in Ithaca, NY, and earned her Associate’s degree in Human Services from Tompkins...

Jul 3, 2019

Patrick A. Richar, age 50, passed away at his home from a long battle with kidney disease on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Patrick was born in Ithaca on February 1, 1969, the son of Alfred and Mary Ann (Thompson) Richar. He was a graduate of Trumansburg High School and later earned his bachelor❜s degree from Sienna College....