OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2017

Louis Edward Pendleton, formerly of Freeville, passed away unexpectedly in Princeton, North Carolina on October 25, 2017 at the age of 68. Lou was born in Ithaca on March 30, 1949, a son of the late Richard and Ann (Boone) Pendleton. He honorably served his country as a highly decorated Infantryman in the United States Army from 1968 to...

Oct 18, 2017

Randy L. Tompkins, age 65, of Trumansburg, passed away on October 18, 2017. Born in Montour Falls on October 27, 1951, Randy was the son of the late Robert and Phyllis (Chaffee) Tompkins. After graduating from high school he took a job at Therm, where he completed a 4-year apprenticeship program and several college courses, culminating in his certification...

Oct 17, 2017

Adaline “Addy” Mae Crawford, the unborn daughter of Roy C. Crawford and Catherine A. Bauer, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2017. A graveside ceremony will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfield, led by “Aunt Cathy”. The family will be hosting a reception to celebrate and honor her life from Noon...

Sep 29, 2017

Bruce R. Fellows, age 68, of Trumansburg, passed away on September 29, 2017 after a short illness with cancer.

Bruce was born in Ithaca on April 20, 1949 a son of the late Rodmann and Barbara Fellows. He held various mechanical and maintenance related positions through his working years, ultimately retiring in 2013 from Cargill Salt in...

Sep 23, 2017

Marian I Miller (Auntie), born on January 20, 1921, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2017. A graduate of Trumansburg High School, Marian went on to graduate from the Rochester Business Institute. Two years later she started her first job at GLF in Ithaca, where she worked until December 31, 1953. Then on January 3, 1954...

Sep 22, 2017

Charles R. Warren of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the age of 88. Charles was born in Ithaca on May 28, 1929 a son of the late Harry and Dora (Horton) Warren. He worked for NCR for 36 years before retiring. Charles was very proud of his land, and loved being...

Sep 13, 2017

Addison Jean Gunning, 11 month old daughter of Amanda and Brian Gunning passed away with her family and extended cardiac family at her side at Strong Memorial Hospital on September 13, 2017.

Addison was born in Syracuse on October 9, 2016. Although her time here was brief, her little spirit brought much joy and love to her...

Sep 5, 2017

William “Dave” Alford, age 70, of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Dave is survived by his wife of 36 years, Helen (Sheffield) Alford; two sons, Russell Weaver and Wayne (Amie Roe-Weaver) Weaver; daughter, Laurie Lynn Weaver; and 8 grandchildren. In keeping with Dave’s wishes, there...

Aug 20, 2017

Karen L. Stewart of Trumansburg passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the age of 60. Karen was born in Montour Falls on August 14, 1957, a daughter of the late John and Letha (Wright) Dean. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School and worked various jobs throughout her...

Aug 18, 2017

Adam Neil Bennett, 91, of Marietta, Georgia and previously of Trumansburg New York, died early Friday August 18, 2017 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, in Marietta. Adam was born and raised in Mt Clemens, Michigan. He joined the United States Air Force and served during WWII in Greece, Italy, and Spain. After being honorably discharged, he received his bachelor’s degree...

Aug 16, 2017

Michelle A. Neiss of Trumansburg passed away after a courageous health battle on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 43. Michelle was born in Ithaca on October 14, 1973, a daughter to Gary and Jeanne (Blake) Snyder. She graduated from Trumansburg High School and worked as a supervisor at Kinney’s in Trumansburg. Michelle always looked forward to...

Aug 11, 2017

Frances “Bonnie” Lewis, formerly of Trumansburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 97. Bonnie was born in East Genoa on January 13, 1920 a daughter of the late Millard and Ruby (Stevenson) Sharpsteen. Bonnie worked for many years as a clerk through Tompkins County. Following...

Jul 30, 2017

JoAnn Marie Tompkins of Trumansburg passed away at home in the loving presence of her children and grandchildren on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the age of 83.

JoAnn was born on February 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Charles Kaiser and Frances (Lawrence) Level Haynes. She worked for many years at the Lasing School for...

Jul 27, 2017

Roger Jerrold “Jerry” Smith Jr. of Interlaken passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 57.

Jerry was born on August 28, 1959 in Ithaca the oldest child to Roger and Linda (Brown) Smith. He grew up in Trumansburg and spent many summers enjoying Cayuga Lake at the family cottage on Interlaken Beach....

Jul 26, 2017

Jacqueline L. LaBar of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the age of 70.

Jackie was born in Buffalo on October 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Gerald and Lois (Myers) LeFever. She began working for NYSEG in 1964 and retired in 2010 after 45 years of service as a...

Jul 21, 2017

Kevin Tucker Boyd of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the age of 60.

Kevin was born on December 15, 1956 in Ithaca, a son to Clair and Shirley (Tucker) Boyd. A hard worker throughout his entire life, Kevin operated his own business doing everything from carpentry to plumbing...

Jul 12, 2017

James Albert “Jim” Fergus Jr. of Ithaca passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the age of 86.

Jim was born on April 8, 1931, a son of the late James and Grace (Chaffee) Fergus Sr. After graduating from Trumansburg High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps actively...

Jul 11, 2017

Edith M. Foster of Trumansburg passed away at Guthrie Corning Hospital on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the age of 93.

Edith was born on July 5, 1924 in Lodi, New York a daughter to the late Samuel and Winifred (Evan) Fox. She attended a one room school in Lodi through 8th grade and graduated from Trumansburg...

Jun 28, 2017

Jean Sansoucie Trenchard formerly of Trumansburg passed away peacefully in the presence of her caregivers at the Old Hundred in Ithaca on June 28, 2017 at the age of 88.

Jean was born on January 4, 1929 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Nelson and Grace (Tucker) Sansoucie. After graduating from Ithaca High School, she married...

Jun 19, 2017

Francis C. (Frank) Chase, born in Ithaca, March 16, 1932, entered eternal life, June 19, 2017.

Builder, for more than 40 years, of several apartment buildings and over 200 houses in the Ithaca area; in Ellis Highlands, Cayuga Heights, Horizons in Lansing, North East area, Homestead Circle, Belle Sherman, Danby, Groton, Slaterville, Freeville and Enfield. He was...