OBITUARIES

Robert Clark

Nov 17, 2016

Robert Leslie Clark of Trumansburg, New York passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer.

Robert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy two daughters, Lisa Clark of Trumansburg and Stacey Clark of Lodi; siblings Theodore (Betty) Clark of Sebring, Ohio, Sharon Paneccasio of Wethersfield, Connecticut, Karen Clark of Trumansburg, New...

Peter Akins

Nov 15, 2016

Peter H. Akins of Trumansburg passed away at home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the age of 68.

Pete was born in Seneca Falls on December 1, 1947, a son of the late Robert and Louise (Sargent) Akins. He graduated from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and was a member of the Zeta...

Tamila Rae Creedon

Nov 10, 2016

Tamila Rae Creedon of Trumansburg and Lodi, passed away unexpectedly on Thrusday, November 10, 2016 at the age of 25.

Tamila was born on June 1, 1991 in Sayre, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Edward J. Creedon and Bonita (Anderson) Hornbrook. Her outgoing personality flourished in the restaurant industry as a waitress and bartender working at Little Venice,...

Margaret N. Gutelius

Nov 7, 2016

Margaret N. Gutelius, age 98, died on November 7, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Polly Gutelius. She grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, the daughter of Presbyterian missionaries. After being educated at Oberlin College and Columbia School of Nursing, she joined her husband, Stanley K. Gutelius, MD in his medical practice serving the Trumansburg community for 31 years...

Sylvia U. Maatta

Nov 2, 2016

Sylvia U. Maatta of Montour Falls, formerly of Trumansburg passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 88. Sylvia was born in Rochester on March 4, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Aino (Ylonen) Uitos. She worked for 25 years as a banker at First Bank of Ithaca...

Irene J.  Bakker

Oct 24, 2016

Irene J. Bakker of Lodi and Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the age of 85.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey on December 12, 1930, Irene was the daughter of the late John and Katie (Bruggeman) Faber. While living in New Jersey, Irene worked at a local supermarket, was a...

Muriel E. Maclean

Oct 22, 2016

Muriel Evangeline MacLean of Mecklenburg passed away at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the age of 88.

Muriel was born in Manhattan, New York on October 14, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Effie (MacCrea) MacLean. She worked as a data processor for Morse Chain for several years before...

James G. Sladish

Oct 20, 2016

James G. “Jim” Sladish of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the age of 66.

Jim was born in Ithaca on December 30, 1949, a son to John and Anna (Teeter) Sladish. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the United States Navy where he honorably served his country during...

Robert J.  Smith

Oct 11, 2016

Robert J. Smith of Ithaca died at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the age of 89. In 1944 at age seventeen, Bob dropped out of college, joined the U. S. Army, and began to study the Japanese language. Even though he had no prior knowledge of Japan, he soon acquired a passion for all aspects...

Mary F.  Austic

Oct 11, 2016

Mary F. Austic, age 84, longtime resident of Trumansburg, died at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

Mary was born in Ovid on September 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Horton) Austic. She worked in food service at various Trumansburg businesses, most recently at The Falls Restaurant and Tavern. Mary was...

Raymond L. Vandemark

Oct 7, 2016

Raymond L. VanDemark of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 80. Ray was born in Ithaca on December 30, 1935, a son of the late Lewis and Anna Marie (Poelvoorde) VanDemark. After graduating from Ithaca High School, Ray joined the United States Army serving his country from1955 until he...

Richard K. Westervelt

Oct 7, 2016

Richard K. Westervelt of Trumansburg passed away at Beechtree Care Center on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 85. Dick was born in Ithaca on March 11, 1931, a son of the late Leon and Ruth (Krum) Westervelt. He worked for the Telephone Company for 35 years as a mechanic prior to his retirement. No stranger to...

Jane E. Kellogg

Oct 5, 2016

Jane E. Kellogg of Interlaken and formerly of Ithaca went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the age of 72.

Jane was born on December 14, 1943 the only child of the late Harold and Marian (Whitley) Kellogg. She graduated from Ithaca City School in the 1960’s...

Jean E. Peckenpaugh

Oct 4, 2016

Jean E. Peckenpaugh, age 90, of Trumansburg, NY passed away on October 4, 2016.

In keeping with Jean's wishes, services will be private.

Yvonne J. Ashcraft

Oct 3, 2016

Yvonne J. Ashcraft of Trumansburg passed away at home on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the age of 81. Yvonne was born in Washington, Kansas, a daughter of the late Ora and Blanche (Cecrle) Jenkins. She graduated from Interlaken High School in 1952 and worked as a receptionist for Cayuga Medical Center for 20 years before retiring. Yvonne is...

Ethal M. Bucci

Sep 28, 2016

Ethal M. Pemberton Bucci of Trumansburg passed away at Oak Hill Manor on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the age of 95. Ethal was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on January 14, 1921, a daughter of the late James and Leola MacGillivary Pemberton. After graduating high school, Ethal went to work at Morse Chain Company beginning a career that...

L. Eleanor Green

Sep 21, 2016

Eleanor Green of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at Cayuga Ridge on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the age of 93. Eleanor was born on November 16, 1922 in West Slaterville, a daughter of the late Delbert and Lucy (Calkins) Martin. During World War II, Eleanor worked at Remington in Elmira. Following her retirement from the County Home in 1986,...

George B. Dew

Sep 19, 2016

George B. “Bucky” Dew of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the age of 89. Bucky was born on August 14, 1927, a son of the late John and Margaret (Hall) Dew. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. Bucky enjoyed riding his motorcycle, square dancing, camping, and flying....

Frances A. Reeves

Sep 13, 2016

Frances A. Reeves of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the age of 80. Frances is survived by children, William (Yvonne) Reeves, Jason Reeves, Jessie Reeves, Walter (Lynda) Reeves and Linda Prinzhorn; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Hazel Reed; husband, Kenneth...

Sharon L. Calkins

Sep 7, 2016

Sharon L. Calkins of Trumansburg passed away at Upstate Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the age of 78.

Sharon was born in Binghamton on May 13, 1938, a daughter of the late Raymond and Francis (Fiske) Harris. In 1962 she began working at Cornell University and remained there until retiring in...