OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2018

Ernest A. Kostrub of Trumansburg passed away at home on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 70. Ernie was born in Trumansburg on January 25, 1948, a son of the late Frank and Margaret (Greeson) Kostrub. He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1965 and attended Cornell University earning his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Ernie was...

Feb 6, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell A. (Pete) Timblin announces his passing on February 6, 2018 at the age of 84 years.

He was born June 5, 1933 in Luthersburg, PA, child number 8 of 10 to his parents Russell V. and Ruth Nupp Timblin. Pete will be lovingly remembered by his wife...

Feb 2, 2018

Mary Gleason of Trumansburg passed away at home on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the age of 97. Mary was born in Ithaca on August 6, 1920, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Suska) Lotito. She was a homemaker raising her four children while working alongside her husband, Omar on their farm, and cleaned houses throughout the...

Feb 2, 2018

Richard R. “Dick” Albertsman of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the age of 75. Dick was born in Rochester on December 4, 1942, a son of the late Bernard and Augusta (Bilka) Albertsman Sr. He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1960 and worked in the printing industry...

Feb 1, 2018

Virginia L. Ainslie, 93, of 5102 Savage Farm Drive, died on February 1, 2018 in Ithaca, NY. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, daughter of James W. and Mary Nixon Linn, she graduated from Kansas State University in 1946, majoring in child development. Later she taught there in the laboratory nursery school while doing graduate work. She came to Ithaca with...

Jan 31, 2018

Ruth Ingram Bynum passed away peacefully at Oak Hill Manor on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 100. Ruth was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on May 4, 1917, the youngest of six children of the late Thomas and Emmie Ingram. She saw her father’s business changing from horses to cars. Proud to be a small business...

Jan 31, 2018

Hardy W. “Artie” Schlossberg of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the age of 90.

Artie was born in Brooklyn on May 9, 1927, a son of the late Meyer and Rachel (Applebaum) Schlossberg. He honorably served his country during World War II before working in the...

Jan 29, 2018

Barbara Lockwood passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29th surrounded by many loving family and friends. Barbara was born June 8, 1941 in Ithaca, NY. Barb grew up in Ithaca, on “The Rhine” on Taber St. with her family until moving up onto Bundy Rd. in the 1950’s. Barbara was a graduate of Ithaca High School (the original High...

Jan 26, 2018

Lena Douglas of Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2018 at the age of 95. Lena is survived by a son, William (Bonnie) Douglas Jr.; a granddaughter, Anitra (Rob) McCarthy; two sisters, Mary “Jean” Pauldine and Carmelita Cardone; former daughter-in-law, Marsha Powell and many nieces and nephews. Lena was preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas in...

Jan 21, 2018

Anne Sherwood Ouellette, 75, of Salem, VA became an angel and went to heaven peacefully on January 21, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jane Park Sherwood and Arthur Sherwood of Ithaca, NY. She is survived by two daughters, Catherine Felshaw of Atlanta, GA and Barbara (Rob) Rigatti of Daleville, VA two beautiful grandchildren, Abby and...

Jan 11, 2018

Antoinette R. LaBuff of Ithaca and formerly of Niverville passed away at Cayuga Ridge on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 95.

Antoinette was born in Mount Vernon on March 29, 1922 a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Negri) Polese. She lived at the McGraw House in Ithaca for 25 years and was...

Jan 8, 2018

Jack F. Lincoln of Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the age of 88.

Jack was born in Ithaca a son of the late John and May Lincoln in 1929. Jack joined the United States Navy and was a member of the Navy Seabees for 5 years. After returning home...

Jan 6, 2018

Katharine Perry Sinko of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the age of 73. Kate was born in Elmira on September 23, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Maryanna (Hoffman) Perry. After graduating from Elmira High School she attended Wagner College, obtaining her Bachelors Degree before attending Elmira College, earning her...

Jan 5, 2018

Donald “Don” L. Bennett, lifelong resident of Trumansburg, passed away at home on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 86. Don was born in Ithaca on June 4, 1931, a son of the late Levi and Anna (O’Brien) Bennett. He was a graduate of the Trumansburg High School Class of 1949 and attended Morrisville College, graduating with...

Jan 3, 2018

Genevieve Potter Stewart of Wayne passed away at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath on January 3, 2018 at the age of 104. Gen was born in Troupsburg, NY, a daughter of the late George and Anna Belle Potter. She and husband, Charles, co-owned and operated Holton’s Pharmacy in Trumansburg for many years. Additionally, Gen worked for the Chamber of...

Dec 30, 2017

Mary Carolyn Hubbell Salino, 88, of Enfield, NY passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

She was born on July 10, 1929 to Raymond and Hilda Jones Hubbell, the fourth child of twelve. Carolyn attended Enfield District School Number 11, then Ithaca High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and met her husband-to-be, Robert Salino, while...

Dec 29, 2017

David E. Kauppinen, age 68, of Colegrove Road, passed away on December 29, 2017.

Born January 31, 1949 in Ithaca, the son of Charles and Pat Kauppinen. He was a 1967 graduate of Trumansburg High School, and had worked at Newport Chevrolet as a mechanic, and in maintenance at Lakeside Nursing Home, Franziska Racker Center and most...

Dec 18, 2017

Mary Chrysogelos O’Brien, known affectionately to many as Yia Yia, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Connie O’Brien and Andy Boehm on December 18th.

The third of five children, Mary was born on November 28, 1919 in LaGrange, Georgia to Vasiliki and the Reverend John Chrysogelos. The family moved frequently during Mary’s earliest...

Dec 18, 2017

Kathleen M. Cassaniti of Covert passed away at home on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the age of 71.

Kathleen was born on November 18, 1946, a daughter of the late Cyrus and Frances Kean. She was a passionate cook and baker, making the most delicious peach and apple pies.

Kathleen is survived by her...

Dec 13, 2017

Nancy A. Swank, age 78, of Trumansburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Nancy’s memory to kindly consider First Baptist Church of Trumansburg, Attn: Hospitality Fund, PO Box 686,...