OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2013

Mabel E. (Whitaker) Rumsey, a lifelong resident of Enfield, NY, passed away at Beechtree Care Center August 26, 2013 at the age of 95.

Mabel was born October 15, 1917 in Enfield Center, to the late Leroy and Edith (Lindow) Whitaker. The eldest daughter in a family of ten children, Mabel assumed the mothering duties after losing...

Aug 23, 2013

Rebecca F. Bower of Trumansburg passed away at home on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the age of 58.

Rebecca was born in Ithaca on December 17, 1954, a daughter of the late Robert and Gloria (Kiem) Farrell. She was an avid reader, decorator, and worked many years for the Ithaca school system.

Rebecca is...

Aug 21, 2013

Jay D. VanVolkinburg, of Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the age of 51.

Jay was born in Elmira, New York on June 1, 1962, a son to Franklin and Virginia (Danek) VanVolkinburg. After graduating from Trumansburg High School, Jay received his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. This degree would be the start...

Aug 14, 2013

Sylvia Louise Swick Feiock, age 86, of 30 Sage Road, Ithaca was promoted to Glory and began eternity with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 while at home surrounded by her family.

Sylvia was in Trumansburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Hattie (Jackson) Swick. In 1945, she graduated from Trumansburg...

Aug 12, 2013

Mary Louise Stilwell, of Interlaken, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday August 12, 2013 at the age of 89.

She was born on June 8, 1924 to Arthur Eugene and Ilah Marjorie Swick. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1941. On December 8, 1951, she married Louis Arthur Stilwell. Together, they...

Aug 9, 2013

Robert Elmer Congdon of 118 Troy Road, Ithaca, passed away at home on August 9, 2013 at the age of 90.

Robert was born in Syracuse on October 31, 1922, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Congdon. Bob grew up in Ithaca and met his future wife, Barbara Porter, at the age of 14. The...

Jul 26, 2013

Vivian Racine Forrest passed away in her sleep at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility on Friday July 26th 2013.

Vivian was born on October 6, 1932 in Westbrookville NY.

Like her mother, she was a strong Christian woman who was very dedicated to her family. Vivian carried on these Godly family values and was known for...

Jul 23, 2013

Arthur J. Covert II, of Ithaca, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the age of 74.

Art was born in Lodi on March 14, 1939, a son of the late James and Dorothy (Baker) Covert. He worked at several different places over the years including dairy farming at his...

Jul 20, 2013

Wyatt A. Cramer, age 48, died on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Wyatt was born in Montour Falls on March 28, 1965, a son of the late Alan W. and Marilyn (Clayson) Cramer. He attended Trumansburg Schools, and has been a local resident for all of his life. Wyatt was a...

Jul 7, 2013

Keith M. VanDerzee of Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the age of 90.

Born in the Town of Hector on November 14, 1922, Keith was the son of the late Leon and Elizabeth (Wixom) VanDerzee. After graduating from Trumansburg High School in 1940, Keith joined the United States Navy,...

Jul 2, 2013

Glenn Alfred Breed of 5207 Williammee Road, Trumansburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the age of 77.

Glenn was born in Ithaca on May 21, 1936 a son of the late Clark and Mildred (Mahoney) Breed. In 1954, Glenn joined the United States Navy and then transferred to the United States Army...

Jun 30, 2013

Nancy Baker MacCarrick of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the age of 73 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born in Ithaca on April 11, 1940, Nancy was the daughter of the late Frederick and Winifred (Vann) Baker. Nancy worked for many years...

Jun 27, 2013

Shirley J. Beardsley, of Ithaca, died suddenly at her home on June 27, 2013 at the age of 60.

Shirley was born on July 25, 1952 in Ithaca, a daughter of the late Elvin and Eunice (Schroeder) Beardsley. Throughout her life, Shirley spent most of her time helping other people.

Shirley is survived by her...

Jun 27, 2013

June Aldiene Gill, of Trumansburg, formerly of North Tonawanda, passed away at Hospicare on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the age of 97.

Born in Dunkirk on June 12, 1916, June was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Donovan) Schrader. A homemaker at heart, June spent countless hours crafting, perfecting needlework, growing numerous varieties of...

Jun 24, 2013

Sarah Lee “Sally” Ashbery Baines of Trumansburg died at Ithaca Hospicare on June 24, 2013.

Sally was born on June 26, 1941 to Ray and Jean Ashbery, and grew up in the family home at 40 Whig Street in Trumansburg, New York. She had a lot of fun at Trumansburg Central High during the bobby socks era...

Jun 16, 2013

Robert Bruce Schneider of 8913 Route 96, Interlaken, passed away at home on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 90.

Born in Clifton, New Jersey on October 24, 1922, Bruce was the son of the late Adolph and Olive (Leonard) Schneider. In 1942, Bruce joined the United States Coast Guard and served his country until...

Jun 13, 2013

Richard C. Boyce, of Brockport, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the age of 74.

Born on July 30, 1938, Richard was the son of the late Clifford and Ruth (Vergason) Boyce. After graduating from Williamsville High School in 1956, Richard joined the United States Navy and served his country until...

Jun 5, 2013

Betty O. Millspaugh, of Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility on Tuesday, June 5, 2013 at the age of 89.

Born in Ithaca on November 18, 1923 Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emily (Durrant) Ostberg. While living in Rochester, she worked as a secretary for Taylor Instrument Company.

Betty...

Jun 1, 2013

Matthew J. Swanhart, of 108 Lilly Drive, Ithaca, passed away at the University Hospital in Cleveland on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the age of 54.

Born in Trumansburg on March 10, 1959, Matt was the son of Richard and Susanne (Slocum). He worked for several years at Polysteel before taking a job at Ithaca College as...

May 30, 2013

Ann S. Russell, lifetime resident and pillar of the Trumansburg community, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the age of 68.

Born in Geneva on July 10, 1944, Ann was the daughter of the late Edgar and Alberta (Washburn) Sebring. After graduating from Trumansburg Central School in 1962, Ann attended Ithaca...