OBITUARIES

Sep 1, 2016

Calvin H. Rothermich passed peacefully at home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the age of 89. Calvin was born in Ithaca on March 8, 1927, son of the Leon C. and Lila (Nelson) Rothermich. In March of 1948, Calvin married Doris K. Lehmann, the lady with a million dollar smile. They added to their family in 1952 with...

Aug 31, 2016

Maudie M. Post of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Ridge on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 87. Born on February 3, 1929 in Newfield, Maudie was the daughter of the late Harry and Alma (Leonard) Hendrix. After graduating from Trumansburg High School, she married Kenneth L. Post and the two became the proud parents of three...

Aug 20, 2016

Joyce E. Kimple of Ithaca passed away at Hospicare on August 20, 2016 at the age of 81 after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Joyce was born on August 28, 1934 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Arlene (McRavey) Fitchpatrick. Joyce enjoyed her life as a homemaker surrounded by her family. A real people-person...

Jul 25, 2016

B. James Spicer Sr., formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at home in Freeville on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the age of 87. Born on July 1, 1929, James was a son of the late Dewitt B. and Katherine E. (Wells) Spicer. After honorably serving his country in the Air Force, James became a baker for Home Dairy in...

Jul 14, 2016

Longtime Trumansburg resident James R. (Jim) Hickey, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2016. Jim was born in New York City on July 23, 1947 and was adopted by James R. Hickey, Sr. and Veronica Hickey as an infant. The family resided in Mahopac, New York where Jim graduated from the Catholic school system. He went on to...

Jul 11, 2016

Hester V. Welch of Trumansburg passed away at Beechtree Care Center surrounded by family on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the age of 82.

Hester was born in Ithaca on May 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Beth (Twitchell) Vann. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts and was a member of the Kappa...

Jul 5, 2016

Albert L. Hughes of Trumansburg passed away at Schuyler Hospital on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the age of 91.

Al was born on May 25, 1925 in Willow Creek, a son of the late Lewis and Iva (Sutton) Hughes. After graduating from Ithaca High School, Al joined the United States Army and honorably served his country...

Jul 2, 2016

Eleanor Robertson Hamill passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016, with her two loving daughters by her side.

Eleanor was born on August 28, 1917 in Red Creek, NY, the daughter of John B. Robertson and Ruth Abigail Ashley. Eleanor grew up in nearby Wolcott, NY, and graduated from Leavenworth Central School in 1935. Following her high...

Jun 21, 2016

Lester Burns, son of the late Mary A. Burns and George T. Burns, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2016, with beloved staff members of Bridges Cornell Heights by his side.

Dr. Burns was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Updike Burns; parents, George Thomas Burns and Mary Ann Priest Burns; a sister,...

Jun 18, 2016

Barbara Wayman, born Barbara Helen Shirey, (August 31, 1933) of Ithaca, NY, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Oak Hill Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Henry J. Shirey and Helen Fulkerson Shirey of Cayuga Heights. Barbara graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951 and from Cortland State Teacher...

Jun 16, 2016

Linda L. Smith of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the age of 75. Linda was born on August 3, 1940, a daughter of the late Fred and Betty (Tyler) Brown. She babysat many kids in the Trumansburg area before working as an x-ray technician at Cayuga Medical Center and Convenient Care....

Jun 14, 2016

Lani M. Baker of Trumansburg passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the age of 64. Lani was born in Hawaii on August 15, 1951, a daughter of the late Francis and Roseline (Paishon) Burke. She worked as a teacher’s aide at the Trumansburg Central Schools and as a clerk at Shur Save in...

Jun 13, 2016

Joanna F. Weatherby of Interlaken passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the age of 89.

Joanna was born at home in Searsburg on April 21, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Adams) Fletcher. She attended Trumansburg Schools, graduating in 1945. A caregiver at heart, Joanna...

Jun 4, 2016

Michael J. Oechslin, born August 5, 1957 to the late William M. Oechslin (Martha) and Amelia Majus Oechslin; brother to William M. Oechslin Jr. and the late Elizabeth Oechslin Richter, passed away peacefully at the hospice residence on East King Road in Ithaca, NY on June 4, 2016. Michael lost his brief battle with an illness, but was surrounded...

Jun 1, 2016

Kermit G. Leonard former lifelong resident of Mecklenburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the age of 99. Kermit was born on July 25, 1916 in Mecklenburg, a son of the late Fred and Henrietta (Warren) Leonard. He owned and operated his own farm and was an extremely active member of the Mecklenburg...

May 28, 2016

Susan J. Gray of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the age of 58. Susan was born on June 21, 1957 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Curtis “Court” and Jewel (Klicka) Gray. She enjoyed spending time in the Trumansburg community visiting local parks, eating at the local pizzerias, and shopping....

May 22, 2016

Pirkko Annikki Heptig October 26, 1932 – May 22, 2016 Preceded in death by: Husband Richard Joseph Heptig Brother Timo Honkala Lovingly remembered by: Brother and Sister-in-Law Matti and Tuula Honkala Children Philip Heptig Taina Heptig Kristiina Heptig (Michael Wellen) Grandchildren Emma Gibson...

May 21, 2016

Carol A. Kastenhuber of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 75. Carol was born in Trumansburg on January 8, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Perry) Weeks. She worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at Lakeside Nursing Home. Carol was very crafty, making a...

May 17, 2016

William E. "Bill" Ryan Jr., age 81, of Trumansburg, NY passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Bill was born February 13, 1935 in Oneida, a son of the late William E. and Mildred A. Ryan. As a child he loved spending his summers on the family farm and often talked...

May 12, 2016

Robert L. Todi of Trumansburg passed away at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the age of 67. Bob was born in Ithaca on May 17, 1948, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Murinchack) Todi. After graduating from Ithaca High School, Bob joined the United States Army. He served his country during the Vietnam War as...