OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2016

Andrew R. Thomas of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the age of 27.

Drew was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1988. He loved going to the beach and was an animal lover. An excellent artist, Drew enjoyed drawing and tattooing. Drew had a kind heart and his personable and loving...

Feb 2, 2016

Lyle F. Knapp of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the age of 74.

Lyle was born in Enfield on February 15, 1941, a son of the late Walter and Leona (Lanning) Knapp. He was employed by Cayuga Medical Center as a security officer for over 30 years before...

Jan 26, 2016

Sean Michael James Rohan of Trumansburg passed away at SUNY Upstate Medical Center surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the age of 26.

Sean was born in Canton, Ohio on October 25, 1989. While attending Trumansburg Schools, Sean played several sports in his youth including football, soccer, and baseball. From a young age, he...

Jan 25, 2016

Isobel B. Duddleston of Trumansburg passed away at Oak Hill Manor on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the age of 92.

Isobel and her husband, John H. Duddleston, made their home in Trumansburg all their lives. She was active in several organizations including the American Legion Auxiliary, Ulysses Historical Society, Daughter’s of the American Revolution, Gemm Shop...

Jan 5, 2016

Ruth B. Lincoln of Interlaken passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age 93.

Ruth was born in the Town of Hector on September 14, 1922, a daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Mount) Baines. After graduating high school, she attended the Ithaca Business School and went on to work NYS...

Dec 26, 2015

Myrtle E. Lee of Burdett, formerly of Trumansburg went to be with Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Schuyler Nursing Facility surrounded by family at the age of 98.

Myrtle was born in Troy, Pennsylvania on July 9, 1917, a daughter of the late Halsey and Sylvia (Johns) Wheeler. A homemaker her entire life, Myrtle was...

Dec 21, 2015

We lost our beloved Victoria (Vickie) Mary Hesson on December 21st after a long struggle with addiction; she was 29 years old.

Vickie was born to Dr. Robert and Elizabeth Hesson on April 14, 1986 in Ithaca, NY. She left behind sisters Dana and Laura. She admired and respected her Grandparents Richmond & Mary Hesson and Edward...

Dec 15, 2015

Harold W. McGill of Trumansburg passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 surrounded by family.

Born in Jamestown on September 13, 1928, Harold was the son of the Elliott and Hilda (Andersson) McGill, and stepmother Dorothy McGill.

After graduating from Celoron High School in 1946, Harold's adventurous spirit took him...

Dec 8, 2015

Janet Ann Smith, 67, passed away after a brief illness December 8, 2015 at Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

Born in Los Angeles, she grew up in North Ridgeville, Ohio. In 1970, she graduated from Ohio University, where she majored in Philosophy. She moved to Brooklyn in the early 1970’s. She worked briefly at Fort Hamilton,...

Dec 7, 2015

The universe lost one of its’ brightest, caring, and loving souls when Arden M. Snyder of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 66.

Arden was born in Ithaca on November 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Cronk) McCracken Jr. A lifelong resident...

Dec 4, 2015

Phyllis McCoy of Interlaken passed away December 4, 2015 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility at the age of 93.

Phyllis was born on July 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Frederic and Julia McElroy Sr. of Williamson. She attended Ovid Central School and Ontario Business Institute in Geneva. Phyllis retired from the Seneca County Health Department...

Nov 24, 2015

William F. Vonderchek Jr. of Cortland passed away unexpectedly at home on November 24, 2015 at the age of 68.

William is survived by two brothers, Joseph Vonderchek of Horseheads and Larry (June) Vonderchek of Interlaken. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Verna (McCann) Vonderchek Sr.; and a brother, Walter E. Vonderchek.

Nov 23, 2015

Yvonne “Bonnie” Williams of Trumansburg was called to heaven to be an angel on November 23, 2015 at the age of 78.

Yvonne was born in the Bronx, New York on September 28, 1937 to her mother Virginia M.F. Tunnicliffe, who preceded her in death on April 7, 1978. She was also preceded in death by a...

Nov 5, 2015

Lois Elsie Humphrey of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 91.

Lois was born on December 16, 1923 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Louis and Hazel (Bogart) Georgia. After graduating from Ithaca High School in 1941, Lois attended Cornell University, graduating in 1945 with...

Nov 5, 2015

Jean A. Yaw of Trumansburg left her family and friends to join her soul mate Cliff on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 67. She passed peacefully with her family at her side at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.

Jean was born on September 9, 1948, a daughter of the late Stephen and Edythe (Curtis)...

Nov 5, 2015

Robert E. “Bob” Bennett of Trumansburg passed away at the Old Hundred on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 88.

Bob was born in Ithaca on December 14, 1927, a son of the late Levi and Anna (O’Brien) Bennett. He was a graduate of the Trumansburg High School Class of 1945 and attended Morrisville College,...

Nov 1, 2015

Ronald Brandon "Bran" Moxley of Ithaca passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2015 at the age of 30.

Bran was born in Galax, Virginia on November 28, 1984. He enjoyed working on computer programming and growing his business, RS Computer Solutions. True to his Southern roots, Bran was nice to everyone he met. Above all, Bran was...

Oct 30, 2015

Frances T. Chicone, formally Francesca Terasa Foti, of Trumansburg died of natural causes on October 30, 2015, four days before her 94th birthday at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her three children and daughter-in-law.

Frances was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Antonio and Caterina Foti. The family immigrated and naturalized in the US. She was a...

Oct 14, 2015

Elizabeth U. Simmons of Trumansburg passed away on October 14, 2015 at the Bixby Home at the age of 89.

Bessie was born in Reynoldsville, a daughter of the late Earl and Ada (Murphy) Updike. She was very active in the Trumansburg community, volunteering at the Gemm Shop, was a member of Trumansburg Senior Citizens, Podunk Ladies...

Oct 12, 2015

Terri Lee Harris, age 64, of Ithaca died at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, October 12, 2015.

She was born in Ithaca on November 1, 1950, the only child to Frank and Mildred “Mickey” Martin. She grew up living at the Cornell Law School, where her parents were the live in custodians. Later she married Jeffrey Harris...