OBITUARIES

May 19, 2012

"Just before dying I had a dream: I was the subject of a painting that entered Heaven after thousands and thousands of years." O. Pamuk

Paul Chambers, artist, son, brother, friend, educator, died peacefully in his beloved Trumansburg home on Saturday, May 19th after a valiant five month battle with cancer. He gave all of his family...

May 15, 2012

David W. Hooton of 75 Rothermich Rd, Ithaca, passed away at Hospicare on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the age of 59.

Born in Ithaca on November 1, 1952, David was the son of the late William and Eva (Saunders) Hooton. With skillful hands, David was truly a “jack of all trades” who was able to create,...

May 2, 2012

James "Jim" Richard Stevenson of Trumansburg, age 84, died May 2, 2012, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY, after a brief illness. He was born September 13, 1927, in Ithaca and spent his early years on the family farm on Harvey Hill Road in Enfield with his family, parents Clinton R. L. and Jennie L. (Smith) Stevenson, and his...

Apr 25, 2012

Robert K. Matthews of 1110 Parkside Dr, Trumansburg passed away at Hospicare on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the age of 81.

Born in New Rochelle, New York on May 23, 1930, Bob was the son of Alfred Robert and Phyllis (Ruffell) Marriott. He entered the US Army Air Force in 1947, faithfully serving until 1952. Bob...

Apr 25, 2012

Betty Jane Phillips, of Interlaken, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the age of 83.

Born on January 3, 1929 in Philadelphia, Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and June (Coleman) Phillips. She was the co-owner of Luxor Beauty Salon in Ithaca prior to opening her own beauty shop...

Apr 20, 2012

Inez Carmen Pugh, of Trumansburg, NY passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the age of 91.

Born in New Rochelle, New York on April 7, 1921, Inez was the daughter of the late Professor Salvatore and Marguerite (Ingicco) Grenci. While growing up, she attended Mount Vernon Schools and studied violin...

Apr 8, 2012

George H. Reed, Jr., age 68, of Whitney Point, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012, following an extended illness.

George was predeceased by his parents, George and Virginia Reed, and a sister, Conne Allen. George is survived by his children, Barbara Reed of Ithaca, Michelle Reed of Canandaigua, and Brian Reed of Bakersfield, CA; sisters,...

Apr 7, 2012

Robert Lincoln Bishop passed away peacefully in the comfort of his son’s home April 7, 2012, at the age of 87. He is now joined with his wife and forever love, Laura in the arms of God.

He is survived by his son, William D. Bishop (Brigitte Alger), two granddaughters; Rachel, Rebecca, as well as their mother...

Apr 4, 2012

Ida Mae Stilwell White, of Ithaca, passed away at Hospicare surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the age of 86.

Born in Waverly, NY on July 18, 1925, Ida was the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Pearl (Graham) Ames. She could truly be considered a local girl, having spent all...

Apr 1, 2012

Eleanor Anna Capista of 637 Sheffield Road, Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the age of 92.

Born on February 21, 1920 in Newark, NJ, Eleanor was the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Chiaravallo) Graziano. She was a 1937 graduate of Barringer HS in Newark and was very...

Mar 23, 2012

Marion Ann Oaks of Lansing, passed away surrounded by her family at Beechtree Care Center on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the age of 94.

Born in Auburn on February 12, 1918, Marion was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Blaisdell) Groesbeck. She attended school in Auburn. In 1939, Marion married Russell Scott Oaks. Raising...

Mar 20, 2012

Chelsea Nicole Olsen, age 24, of Buffalo, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Ithaca on September 17, 1987, Chelsea was the daughter of Janet (Wright) Olsen and Harold Olsen. Chelsea graduated from Trumansburg High school in 2005 where she participated in the Medical Technology...

Mar 16, 2012

William Augustus Luce, Jr., age 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012, in the presence of his family at Cayuga Ridge Residential Community.

Born on June 3, 1918, in Ithaca, New York, Bill was the son of William Augustus Luce, Sr. and Beulah Marguerite Smith Luce. A South Hill resident,...

Mar 10, 2012

Howard L. Dixson, age 81, passed away to his eternal home on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA after a long courageous battle with several health problems.

He was born in Miller, South Dakota on January 7, 1931 to Robert and Emma Dixson. He lived his growing years in South Dakota where...

Mar 7, 2012

Theresa M. Egan, formerly of Interlaken, NY, passed away at The Baird Nursing Home in Rochester on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the age of 94.

Born on August 2, 1917 in Erin, NY, Theresa was the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Haselbauer) Tobey. For many years she owned and operated a beauty salon in...

Mar 5, 2012

Terrill A. Cool of 1695 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, passed away at Hospicare on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 75.

Born on August 18, 1936 in Boulder, Colorado, Terry was the son of the late Dwight and Virginia (Huddleston) Cool. After completing his graduate work in plasma physics, Terry began working at Cornell University in...

Feb 18, 2012

George Earl VanValen, of 45 Cayuga St, Trumansburg, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 82.

Born in Closter, New Jersey on May 25, 1929, George was the son of the late Ethel and George H. VanValen. A lifelong resident of Trumansburg, George graduated from Trumansburg High School...

Feb 14, 2012

Marjorie N. Stevenson, of 51 Cayuga Street, Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the age of 77.

Born in Ithaca on September 21, 1934, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Brady and Florence (Cornell) Newhart. She was a lifelong resident of Trumansburg, graduating in 1952 from Trumansburg High...

Feb 12, 2012

Susan L. Smith of Trumansburg, passed away at Rochester General Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the age of 63.

Born in Ithaca on April 20, 1948, Sue was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Dirillo) Burns. Early memories spent with her grandparents in Trumansburg were always cherished by Sue. She worked at Ithaca...

Feb 8, 2012

Lt. Col. William H. “Bill” Savey, Sr., formerly of 28 Whig Street, Trumansburg, NY, passed away in Topsfield, MA on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the age of 87.

Born in Ithaca on July 2, 1924, Bill was the son of the late William J. and Lydia K. Savey. Fulfilling his desire to become a pilot, in...