OBITUARIES

Feb 13, 2009

Judith Ann Raymond Herrala of Ovid, New York and Sun City West, Arizona passed away peacefully in Arizona on February 13, 2009 with her loving family by her side.

Born in Syracuse, New York on May 27, 1942, Judy was the daughter of the late Lyle Archie and Eileen Frances Raymond. She graduated from Ithaca High School...

Feb 12, 2009

Barbara E. McCracken, of 24 Congress Street, Trumansburg, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving son and daughter at Lakeside Nursing Home on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the age of 87.

Born in Ithaca on August 29, 1921, Barb was the daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Arden) Cronk. From the time that she graduated...

Feb 11, 2009

Harold Leland Menzies of 48 Cayuga Street, Trumansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at the age of 76.

Born in Brooktondale, NY on February 25, 1932, Harold was the son of the late Ezra and Margaret (Gorton) Menzies. He attended grade school at Morris' Chapel on Coddington Road in Brooktondale...

Jan 29, 2009

Ida M. Christianson of Ithaca, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the age of 91.

Born in New York City on October 6, 1917, Ida was the daughter of late Frank and Ida (Glutasaris) Krammer, both from Hungary. She married Kristian A. Christianson, who was born in Norway, in 1953. Kris served in the U.S. Army...

Jan 24, 2009

Theodore "Ted" Bliven, of 414 McGraw House, Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the age of 80.

Born in Westerley, Rhode Island on January 22, 1929, Ted was the son of the late Elizabeth Freelove and Emery Mimande. He lived in Hopkington, R.I. until he was 16 and then moved...

Jan 16, 2009

Mary LaVern (Herman) Carver died peacefully January 16th, 2009. She was born in Carnegie, PA on Feb. 14, 1923, the third of ten children of second generation German-American Catholics, Dr. Charles and Louise Herman. The Church played a prominent role in Mary's early years, and at the young age of 15 she left home and family for the austerity...

Jan 15, 2009

In loving memory of Charles Elmer Dickson, who passed away on January 15, 2009, at his home on South St., Trumansburg, surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Chuck, or "Fud" to his friends, was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and uncle, with many friends all over the country whom he cherished...

Jan 14, 2009

Edith Marie Brown Parker, age 82, of 9 Salo Drive, Trumansburg, passed away on January 14, 2009 in her home in the heart of her adoring family.

Edith was born in New York, NY on December 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Sophia Marie and Edwin Stanton Brown. She is also predeceased by her loving husband...

Jan 12, 2009

Levi Lewis Bickham, Jr. of 106 Ward Heights North, Newfield passed away at home on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the age of 66.

Born in Owego, NY on October 13, 1942, Levi was the son of Levi Lewis Bickham, Sr. and Nina Price Bickham.

Levi enjoyed his painting profession over the years, working for...

Jan 9, 2009

Ernest W. England of 16 Pease Street, Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, January 9, 2009 at the age of 87.

Born in Oswego, New York on February 20, 1921, Ernie was the son of the late Ernest and Joan (Donaldson) England. He was a graduate of Oswego High School in 1939. On October...

Dec 19, 2008

Lena May Conroy of 5651 Stillwell Road, Trumansburg, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008 at the age of 88.

Born in Lockwood, New York on January 9, 1920, Lena was the daughter of the late Fred and Elsie (Clinton) Miller. She worked at Tompkins County Hospital and the County Home in Jacksonville for many years. Lena...

Dec 13, 2008

Arthur L Davis, age 60, of Newfield, entered into eternal peace and a life free of pain when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 13, 2008. He was surrounded by the warm and familiar presence of his loving wife and family.

Born in Binghamton, New York on June...

Dec 13, 2008

Charles W. Guyett of 5330 State Rt. 228, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the age of 74.

Born in Chelsea, Vermont on June 23, 1934, Charles was the son of the late Harold and Hazel (Jackson) Guyett. He served in the United States Army and retired from Cornell with fifty years...

Dec 12, 2008

Loretta M. Whitaker of 318 McGraw House, Ithaca, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the age of 83.

Born in Erin, New York on June 29, 1925, Loretta was the daughter of Oscar and Dorothy (Sharp) Pelham.

She had worked at Tompkins County Hospital and Tompkins County Farm &...

Dec 9, 2008

Eunice L. Schroeder Beardsley of 46 N. VanDorn Rd., Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the age of 85.

Born in Ithaca, on April 28, 1923, Eunice was the daughter of the late Mervyn and Nellie (Jenks) Schroeder. She was a 1941 graduate of Ithaca High School and was married...

Dec 1, 2008

Cora E. Seamon-Wood of 800 S. Plain St., Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, December 1, 2008 at the age of 73.

Born on June 19, 1935 in Ithaca, Cora was the daughter of Lee and Margaret (Hicks) Drake. A lifelong resident of the Ithaca and Trumansburg areas, Cora operated Variety Video in Interlaken...

Nov 27, 2008

Neva M. LaPoint of 7844 ½ County Road 153, Interlaken died at home on November 27, 2008 at the age of 71.

Born in Flushing, New York on February 28, 1937, Neva was the daughter of Lester and Neva (Dickens) Mattocks.

Neva loved her family and cherished the times they had together. She also enjoyed...

Nov 24, 2008

Leslie L. Feiock, age 84, of 30 Sage Road, Ithaca, went home to his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, following an extended illness, on Monday, November 24, 2008 while at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 12, 1924 in Wayne County, near Wolcott, New York, Les was the son of the Late Fred and...

Nov 16, 2008

Mary E. Stamp of Trumansburg passed away at University Hospital in Syracuse on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 at the age of 75.

Born in Elmira, on December 13th, 1932, Mary was the daughter of the late Lee Bailey and Rena Blake. She and her husband Clarence raised their family in the Trumansburg area, and enjoyed the friendships...

Nov 12, 2008

Alma Charlotte Mount Hogben, 93, of Taylorsville, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. She was born July 31, 1915 to Ward O. Mount and Mae Pate Mount in Trumansburg, NY. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred S. Townsend; her second husband, Norman Hogben; two...