OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2019

Dorothy J. Ditzell of Trumansburg went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the age of 86.

Dorothy was born in Trumansburg on November 23, 1932, a daughter of the late Karl and Mildred (Edwards) Ditzell. She is survived by her siblings, Robert Ditzell, June (Ross) Morrison,...

Nov 20, 2019

Ethel Mary Gell, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away peacefully in Kendal at Ithaca on November 20, 2019 at the age of 89.

Ethel, daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys (House) Seeley, was born May 4, 1930, in Syracuse. A 1948 graduate of Eastwood High School, Ethel married Thomas Gell, the love of her life on July...

Nov 15, 2019

Hope C. Bower of Trumansburg, New York passed away peacefully at Seneca View Nursing on November 15th 2019, at the age of 95.

Hope was born in Ithaca, on August 4, 1924, a daughter of the late Alvan and Helen (Thompson) Conde. She graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1942. Hope was a devoted wife and mother...

Nov 7, 2019

Elizabeth ‶Betty″ Clara (Bartholf) Reynolds of Trumansburg passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 at the age of 89.

Betty was born in Ithaca, New York on November 26, 1929. As a young child she briefly lived in New Orleans but returned to Ithaca and graduated from Ithaca high School. She married Bruce I. Reynolds on June...

Nov 2, 2019

Lawrence Robert ‶Bob″ Matson passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the age of 79.

Bob was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a caring educator. He loved the outdoors, whether looking at rocks or the stars, or hunting or fishing, and could give directions for roadways he❜d traveled only once, 50...

Nov 1, 2019

David E. Bentz formerly of Ithaca passed away at the Sturgill Hospice House in Florida on November 1, 2019 at the age of 75.

David was born in Ithaca on February 5, 1944 a son of the late Thoburn and Gladys (Kenna) Bentz. He worked for the City of Ithaca as a truck driver for many years...

Oct 27, 2019

Barbara Porter Congdon of Ithaca passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 97.

Barbara was born in Ithaca on May 7, 1922, a daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet (Brake) Porter. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Robert and loving mother. While supporting Bob❜s teaching...

Oct 24, 2019

Betty D. Friedlander , 95, of Ithaca died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at home with her children at her side.

Betty was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 22, 1923. She grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn with her 2 older sisters Esther and Hilda and younger brother Sydney. Her parents Louis Bregman and...

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...