OBITUARIES

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

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

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

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...

Nov 18, 2014

Douglas VanBenschoten of Interlaken passed away at home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the age of 95.

Doug was born in Saratoga Springs on June 26, 1919. He was a graduate of Ithaca College and received his Masters Degree in Education from Cornell University. Doug served four and a half years in the military, two and...

Nov 8, 2014

Phyllis M. Wilkinson longtime resident of Interlaken passed away at Crown Center for Nursing on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 80.

Phyllis was born in Naples on April 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (VanDorn) Warner. She graduated from Interlaken High School and worked as a clerk for the Tompkins...

Nov 5, 2014

Janet I. Hulbert of Horseheads, formerly of Spencer and Trumansburg, passed away at Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the age of 70.

Janet was born in Chemung on June 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Fritz and Virginia (Weber) Osborne. She worked for several years as an inspector at Ithaca Gun...

Nov 3, 2014

Anthony Michael Salino of Ithaca and Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the much too young age of 29.

Anthony was born in Ithaca on December 2, 1984 to Marc and Catherine (Carroll) Salino. That redheaded boy was the light and love of their life. He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 2004,...

Oct 31, 2014

Ruth E. Spicer of Freeville, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the age of 80.

Ruth was born on February 11, 1934 in Sherwood, a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Ward) Hewes. She was employed at Ithaca Photo for 22 years and then...

Oct 30, 2014

Gary VanVoorhees, age 63, of 4509 East Seneca Road, Trumansburg, passed away on October 30, 2014 following an extended illness.

Gary was born in Poughkeepsie on September 10, 1951. Despite his challenges, Gary was a kind and loving man with a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity. He enjoyed getting “outta bed” and visiting interesting places in...

Oct 25, 2014

Travis M. Vorhis, age 24, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

Travis was born in Ithaca on November 24, 1989, the son of David Wright and Carol Vorhis. He attended South Seneca Central Schools and successfully completed his GED. He had worked at the Boatyard Grill in Ithaca, where he nurtured his love of cooking. He...

Oct 19, 2014

Susan Anita Parsons of Romulus passed away at home on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the age of 63.

Sue was born in Ithaca on November 13, 1950, a daughter of the late Allen and Jeanette (Williams) Young. She had a long career with Tompkins Trust Company working as a secretary in the commercial loans office. Sue...

Oct 18, 2014

Edna June Fleet Veasey Carl of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Ridge surrounded by family on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the age of 91.

Born in Leolyn, Pennsylvania on August 16, 1923, Edna was the daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Fleming) Jackson. She worked as an assemblywoman at NCR in Ithaca for 23 years...

Oct 11, 2014

Charles E. (Charlie) Sheffield, 95, of Enfield passed away at home with family by his side, on the morning of Saturday October 11, 2014.

Born on February 21, 1919 in Ithaca he was the youngest son of the late Charles and Laura Bishop Sheffield. His childhood was spent in the family's home (boarding house) on Eddy Street...