OBITUARIES

Sep 16, 2024

Barbara (Bonnie) A. Heilman of Trumansburg, formerly of Brick NJ, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Bonnie was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 6, 1956, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (Bulger) Horn and was raised in Millburn, New Jersey alongside her 6 siblings.

A student at St. Rose of...

Sep 10, 2024

Patricia Ann Larsen of Ithaca passed away at Hospicare on Tuesday, September 10,2024 at the age of 87.

Patricia was born to Harry T. and Gertrude (Clement) Bowman in Woodridge, NJ on December 28, 1936, and lived there throughout her youth. After high school she completed her education at the Berkeley Secretarial School in NYC before going...

Sep 3, 2024

Lois A. Hughes of Horseheads, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the age of 75.

Her family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all of Lois’ caregivers who took such wonderful care of her over the past several weeks.

Lois is survived by four siblings, Virginia...

Aug 31, 2024

Theresa Porter of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the age of 93.

Theresa was born in Lansing on September 21, 1930, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kalkun) Nages. She was an active member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Interlaken and was a member...

Aug 30, 2024

Harry J. Austin of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the age of 79.

Harry was born in Ithaca on March 12, 1945, a son of the late Clifford and Ruth (Holford) Austin. He was a delivery driver for Flower Fashions for over 30 years and worked as a...

Aug 26, 2024

David E. “Boo” Tarbox of Mecklenburg passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 73.

David was born in Johnson City, New York on February 19, 1951, a son of the late Raymond Edward and Alice Marie (Howard) Tarbox. He worked for many years in various positions at Cornell University before working in the...

Aug 25, 2024

Dawn L. Poupard of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, August 25 at the age of 76.

Dawn was born in Cortland on July 8, 1948, a daughter of the late John Edward and Edith Esther (Corl) Perry. She always took care of everyone around her and had a very compassionate and loving...

Aug 25, 2024

MaryAnn Blaison of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, August 25 at the age of 75.

MaryAnn was born in Newburgh, New York on June 11, 1949, a daughter to the late James and Marion (Farris) Blaison.

MaryAnn enjoyed listening to music and bopping her head along to the beat. She also...

Aug 5, 2024

Lawrence E. “John” Swank of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Ridge on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the age of 91.

Lawrence was born on March 6, 1933 in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Hurley and Laura (Wilson) Swank. He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. Following his...

Jul 30, 2024

Diane M. Woodard of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 80.

Diane was born in Ithaca on August 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Meredith and Caroline (Hakes) Boyce. She graduated from South Seneca High School and worked as a bookkeeper and was a residential house...

Jul 29, 2024

Ted A. Murray, 63, of Trumansburg, died suddenly from an unexpected cardiac event on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Born in Ithaca on January 31, 1961, a son of the late Kenneth W. and Ruth (nee Copp) Murray.  He was a graduate of Trumansburg High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of...

Jul 28, 2024

Darlene Washburn, age 83, of West Seneca Road, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Darlene was born in Owego on June 2, 1941, the youngest of 8 children to the late Lonard and Adella (nee Chrysler) Cornett Sr.  She was working at Ithaca Gun where she met her future husband, Kenneth L....

Jul 19, 2024

On an otherwise ordinary, blue-skied summer morning, July 19, 2024, Sherwood “Woody” Snyder passed away at age 74, with his wife by his side. His passing was unexpected to him and to his family, but swift and free of pain.

Woody was born to a family with deep Ohio roots and raised in Ohio, where he met...

Jul 6, 2024

Doris Reynolds Eaton, beloved matriarch of the Grove family, passed away peacefully at Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side on July 6, 2024 at the age of 104, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength that will forever inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Doris was born on...

Jun 22, 2024

Irene D. Hubbell of Enfield passed away at Cayuga Medical Center with her daughters and granddaughters by her side on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the age of 94.

Irene was born September 14, 1929, in Queens, NYC, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Bakó) Dean. When she was a teenager, the family moved from...

Jun 17, 2024

Guy Robert White, 74, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 17, 2024 with his devoted, cherished wife of 21 years at his side.

He was born in Ithaca on August 2, 1949 to the late Guy A. and Elsie Jane (Perham) White. After graduating from Ithaca High School and attending Corning Community College, he worked for...

Jun 15, 2024

ITHACA-James “Jim” R. Geletka, 85, an Ithacan since 2015, died peacefully in Ithaca on June 15, 2024. Jim and his wife Carol Cohen moved to Ithaca from the Washington, D.C., area to be close to family and enjoy the beautiful Finger Lakes region.

Jim was a talented potter who quickly immersed himself in the local pottery community...

Jun 14, 2024

Jean H. Powell, age 92, longtime resident of Powell Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Seneca View Nursing in Montour Falls.

Jean was born in Rochester on December 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Norman and Helena (nee Hayes) Huhn. She was married to David Powell on Feb. 23, 1952, and together...

Jun 11, 2024

Ruth Stiles Gannett Kahn, author of the children’s book classic My Father’s Dragon, died peacefully at the age of 100 on June 11th in Danvers, Massachusetts. Her eldest daughter was with her when she died after a long and wonderful life.

Born in 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, to journalists Mary Ross Gannett and Lewis Stiles Gannett, Ruth...

Jun 11, 2024

Michael S. Williamson, age 58, of Enfield passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 surrounded by family at Rochester General Hospital.

Mike was born in Ithaca on December 30, 1965, a son of the late William and Irene (Champion) Williamson. He graduated from Watkins Glen High School and loved driving his dump trucks.

Mike is...