OBITUARIES

Oct 7, 2014

Edwin Almon Wright of Trumansburg passed away at Arnot Ogden Hospital on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the age of 83.

Ed was born in Brooktondale on June 11, 1931, a son of the late Almon and Edna (Coon) Wright, who settled on a farm near Trumansburg. Ed was given the nickname of 'Jake' by his father....

Oct 5, 2014

Virginia Hallett Hardesty, "Ginna" of Ithaca, NY, passed peacefully in her home Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at age 86.

Born August 5th, 1928 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of Walter Wellington Hallett and Helen Coleman Durham. She was raised in Ithaca, and Rochester, NY, was a Cornell alum, and raised her own family here, in...

Oct 4, 2014

Robert G. “Bob” Grunder, age 83 of Trumansburg, died October 4, 2014.

Bob was the son of Carl and Harriet Grunder, both deceased of Corning, New York. He graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1950 and University of New York - Alfred in 1958. He served during the Korean War on the USS Preston DD795. He was...

Oct 4, 2014

Eunice P. Flint Holesapple of Trumansburg went home to be with the Lord at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the age of 61.

The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg.

Sep 28, 2014

Mary Madison White, a lifelong resident of Tompkins County, (56 years in Enfield, NY) passed away at Olean General Hospital on Sunday, September 28, 2014 on a weekend trip, at the age of 78.

Mary was born in Ithaca, NY on July 9, 1936, a daughter of the late James and Leone (Woeffel) Madison. She graduated from...

Sep 26, 2014

Constance Trower Thomas (Connie), age 84, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center, following a short period of declining health.

Raised in Trumansburg, she was the only child of Charles Wesley and Margaret Slater Thomas. A graduate of Trumansburg High School, she went on to earn a degree in biology from...

Sep 24, 2014

Ransom L. “Jim” Royce of Enfield passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the age of 83.

Jim was born in Richford on May 8, 1931, a son of the late Clifford and Virginia (Leonard) Royce. He joined the United States Army in 1952 and served his country during...

Sep 10, 2014

Albert J. Moracco of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at Robert Packer Hospital on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the age of 85.

Albert was born in Geneva on March 31, 1929, a son of the late Antonio and Carmella (Guerreri) Moracco. After graduating high school, Albert joined the United States Army and honorably served his country from...

Sep 1, 2014

Freda M. Teeter of Trumansburg passed away on September 1, 2014 due to complications from Alzheimer’s at the age of 85.

Freda was born on November 5, 1928 in the Town of Covert, a daughter of the late Carlton and Marie (Ike) Frost. Freda grew up as the prettiest girl in Interlaken, NY where she was a...

Aug 31, 2014

Mary Helen “Jackie” Alford of 4380 Seneca Road, Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at the age of 92.

Born on March 28, 1922 in Burgin, Kentucky Mary was a daughter of the late John W. and Laura (Benson) Lucas.

Mary attended the Louisville General Hospital School of Nursing and Nazareth...

Aug 22, 2014

Joyce B. Bennett lifelong resident of Trumansburg passed away peacefully at Hospicare surrounded by family on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the age of 83.

Joyce was born on September 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Homer and Ethel (Leonard) Bower. She attended Trumansburg Schools and graduated in 1947. Joyce had a 33 year career with...

Aug 18, 2014

Wanda Josephine Jakubowski of Trumansburg, formerly of Dexter and New Jersey, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, August 18, 2014 at the age of 89.

Wanda was born on November 2, 1925 in Dexter, the oldest of 16 children to the late Lucian and Mary Agnes (Cosmic) Jakubowski. She was employed with the New Jersey...

Aug 11, 2014

Tressie S. Murphy formerly of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the age of 89.

Tressie was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on March 11, 1925, a daughter of the late Frank and Cora (Shaw) Shugarts. After graduating from Clearfield High School, she was recruited to travel to Washington, DC...

Jul 26, 2014

Richard G. Bosman of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the age of 64.

Richard was born on November 23, 1949, the son of the late George and Lillian (Kaminski) Bosman. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After returning home, Richard...

Jul 9, 2014

Robert Earl White, former resident of Trumansburg passed away at his home in Florida surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the age of 83.

Robert was born in Horseheads on March 11, 1931, a son of the late Jasper and Eva (Call) White. Robert joined the United States Army honorably serving his country during...

Jul 4, 2014

John “Jack” Sincebaugh of Ithaca passed away at Hospicare surrounded by family on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the age of 87.

Jack was born in Ithaca and grew up in Trumansburg, a son of the late Harold and Beula Terwilligar Sincebaugh. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and...

Jul 2, 2014

Juanita May Cline of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the age of 75.

Juanita was born on September 28, 1938, and was raised by the late Willis and Auma Reigle. She was a longtime resident of the Trumansburg area. Juanita enjoyed spending time gardening, taking care of her lawn,...

Jun 30, 2014

John (Jack) S. Stewart of Ithaca passed away at Kendal at Ithaca on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the age of 98.

Jack was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 19, 1916, a son of the late Donald and Effie (Bethel) Stewart. He received BA and LLB degrees from Cornell University, where he met his wife,...

Jun 24, 2014

Marie Zibulski formerly of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Ridge on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the age of 93.

Marie was born in Ithaca on April 22, 1921, a daughter of the late Oney and Fannie (Fanning) Hewlett. Marie and her beloved husband, Robert made their home on Cold Springs Road in Trumansburg for over 50...

Jun 23, 2014

Suzanne S. Sager of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 79.

Sue was born in Utica on April 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Ward and Florence (Beckwith) Smith. She worked for Cornell University’s Cooperative Extension in Montour Falls for 10 years before taking a position...