OBITUARIES

Mar 12, 2015

Catherine A. Poyer of Ithaca, died peacefully on March 12, 2015 at home surrounded by her family.

Cathie was born in Dansville, NY on September 1, 1947, daughter of the late Lawrence and Myrtle Tallman. She worked in administration for 35 years at Tompkins Trust Company prior to her retirement. She was an active member of the...

Mar 5, 2015

Robert H. “Bob” Gessner of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the age of 86.

Bob was born in Buffalo on July 27, 1928, a son of the late Arthur W. and Margaret (Debo) Gessner. He honorably served his country in the United States Army teaching tank maintenance. For 30 years,...

Mar 1, 2015

Jackson E. “Earl” Wright of Trumansburg passed away at his son’s home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the age of 81.

Earl was born on January 23, 1934 in Ithaca, a son of the late Charles and Florence (Jackson) Wright. He was a graduate of the Trumansburg Class of 1953, excelling in football,...

Feb 14, 2015

Delores Ann Burlew Hubbell, 84 of 9795 Congress St Ext, Trumansburg, NY passed away peacefully at her home February 14, 2015 with her loving husband and family at her side.

She was born February 10, 1931 to the late Mae Hill Freelove and Kyrle Burlew. Delores attended Ithaca High School until her senior year and then graduated...

Feb 3, 2015

Marilyn D. Porter of Trumansburg passed away at Beechtree Care Center surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the age of 71.

Marilyn was born on May 23, 1943 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Howard Sears and Mildred (Seeley) and Ellsworth Porter. She enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, traveling throughout the United States,...

Feb 2, 2015

Robert Kay “Bob” Batsford of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by his devoted family on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the age of 92.

Bob was born in Harford, NY on April 10, 1922, a son of the late Levi and Hazel (Downing) Batsford. In 1942, Bob joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served...

Jan 20, 2015

Joyce A. Gardner of Trumansburg passed away at home on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the age of 80.

Joyce was born on August 22, 1934 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie (Everhart) Grimsey. Joyce was an avid reader who enjoyed various types of novels. She always looked forward to the annual Bluegrass...

Jan 16, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth (Ryan) MacIntyre, age 97, of Longview, Ithaca NY, died January 16, 2015, in the Hospicare residence after a brief illness. She led a life of nearly 98 years filled with compassion for others, accomplishments and a willingness to try new things.

Margaret was born on the family farm in the Town of Lebanon, Madison County...

Jan 10, 2015

Alma Lorraine Taves, 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, January 10th, in Trumansburg, New York. She was born Alma Lorraine Reece on May 31, 1924, in Oklahoma City, to Roy and Agnes Reece (Kelly), and lived there until the family moved to California when she was 14. In 1942, when she was 18, she...

Jan 7, 2015

Edward A. Rote Sr. of Interlaken passed away at Robert Packer Hospital on Wednesday, January 7, 2014 at the age of 75.

Ed was born in Canton, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1939, a son of the late Charles and Edna (Myrick) Rote Sr. He worked on dairy farms in Ithaca and Stuart, Florida. Ed enjoyed his animals...

Dec 28, 2014

Dennis Christopher Whittle, of Ithaca, NY, age 86 died on December 28, 2014 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Mr. Whittle was the son of the late Rt. Reverend Dennis Christopher (Maude Pettingale) Whittle of Alexandria, VA.

Although nationally recognized as a leader in the field of advertising, and public relations, Mr. Whittle was...

Dec 26, 2014

Roy E. Flemming of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the age of 84.

Roy was born on January 24, 1930 in Gasport, New York, a son of the late Elmer and Blanche (VanBuren) Flemming. Due to the fact that Roy lived out in the country on his grandparent’s farm...

Dec 12, 2014

Donald H. Fairchild formerly of Trumansburg and Honeoye Falls passed away after a long illness on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the age of 82.

Don was born in Binghamton on December 20, 1931 a son of the late Clark and Alice (Preston) Fairchild. After graduating from Oxford Academy and Central School in 1949, Don joined the...

Dec 7, 2014

Beverly H. Ness formerly of Trumansburg passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

She was born on August 14, 1927 in Utica to the late Anthony and Evelyn Hamberger.

Beverly and her husband, Ralph “Bud” Ness founded Ness Funeral Home in Trumansburg in 1950. She was a member of the St. James...

Dec 4, 2014

Martha Hawkes Ullberg, 70, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Cayuga Medical Center with family at her side. After eleven years of coexistence with cancer and numerous other ailments, Martha earned her rest.

She was born on October 11, 1944, in Washington, DC and raised in Walpole, Mass., the daughter of Arthur and Eleanor Hawkes....

Dec 3, 2014

Lois M. Staplin of Juniper Manor II in Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the age of 92 under the loving care of the Hospicare staff.

Born in Mt. Morris, New York on January 29, 1922, Lois was the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Hewitt) Howe. She ran the A&P...

Dec 2, 2014

Vivian C. Baker of Ithaca passed away at Bridges at Cornell Heights on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 90.

Vivian was born in Sherbrouke, Quebec on July 14, 1924, a daughter of the late Cecil and Florette (Jutras) Perry. After graduating from high school, she worked as a bank teller in Hamilton, Ont, before...

Dec 2, 2014

Edwin C. Percey of Mecklenburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 90.

Edwin was born in Mecklenburg on September 12, 1924 a son of the late Arleigh and Mildred Percey. After attending high school, Edwin joined the United States Army honorably serving his country as military police during...

Dec 2, 2014

John M. Ferner of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 61.

John was born in San Diego, California on May 21, 1953, a son of the late John and Sophie (Fudge) Ferner. He graduated from Trumansburg High School. From 1976 to 2011, he resided in Florida...

Nov 20, 2014

Freda D. (Griswold) Clark of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2014 at the age of 93.

Freda was born on April 15, 1921 a daughter of the late Francis and Bernice (Morrow) Griswold. She loved her life in Trumansburg after extensive military travel with her husband. She was...