OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2024

Randy Steven Hardy, born Kurt Norman Steinbaugh, of Trumansburg passed away at home surrounded by family on February 4, 2024 at the age of 70.

Randy was born in Canandaigua on January 31, 1954. Randy’s deep respect for nature was evident in wild crafting beautiful walking staffs, grapevine wreaths, and meaningful momentos he gifted to his family....

Feb 3, 2024

William N. “Billy” Yale, cherished husband of Ashley Mula and devoted father to Finnley (2 yrs old) and Iris (6 mos), peacefully passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 36, due to an acute asthma attack.

Billy was born in Portsmouth, VA on April 4, 1987, the son of William R. and Elizabeth Yale...

Jan 31, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Marie Elmore, who left this world unexpectedly on January 31st at the age of 71.

Evelyn was a very caring person with the ultimate desire to take care of and look after anyone in need. She was always willing to put in the effort to...

Jan 30, 2024

John Scott Agard of Ithaca passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on January 30, 2024 at the age of 54.

Born on November 1, 1969 in Ithaca, New York, to John William Agard, Jr. and JoAnn Miller Agard.

Scott was baptized at the Jacksonville United Methodist Church and attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church for...

Jan 27, 2024

Gregory W. Van Ness of Trumansburg passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the age of 48.

A Celebration of Greg’s Life will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Trumansburg High School Auditorium, 100 Whig Street, Trumansburg. Please plan to be there and seated by 1:00pm for the start of the ceremony....

Jan 22, 2024

Robert Floyd Carlisle, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the age of 89.

Bob was born in Ithaca on March 3, 1934, a son of the late Floyd and Isabella (Eaton) Carlisle. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy and worked at Cornell General Stores for 42 years as...

Jan 6, 2024

Rita Frances King (nee Geier) passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday January 6th, with her family by her side. Born on Halloween Day in 1921, Rita was 102-years-old.

On a recent trip to the hospital, she joked with the physicians that a secret to her longevity was “staying out of hospitals”. Rita was active and...

Jan 4, 2024

Amanda Nivison, lifelong resident of Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the age of 47.

Amanda was born on October 12, 1976, a daughter to Ronnie Nivison and Jeanne (Rogers) Dorward.

Amanda was raised in Trumansburg and spent her adult life in the area. In her youth she was an active...

Dec 28, 2023

Sheila M. Shaw died unexpectedly on December 28, 2023 due to a tragic bicycle accident.  She was 47 years old.  Sheila had an extended family and connections with many friends.  She was battling many sources of pain, as best she could.  She attended Trumansburg Central School and earned her GED in 1986, then worked at numerous retail and similar...

Dec 11, 2023

David G. Cretser of Trumansburg passed away on December 11, 2023 at the age of 77.

David was born in Ithaca on August 29, 1946, son of the late C. Donald and Hilda (Robertson) Cretser.  He was raised and spent the majority of his life residing in Hector, NY.  David pursued his love of the outdoors by...

Dec 6, 2023

Peter J. Green of Ithaca passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 71.

Peter was born in Hillcrest, NY on September 10, 1952. He was a longtime resident of the Racker Centers homes in Groton, Trumansburg, and Ithaca. He will be missed by his Racker Center Family. He was a member of the...

Nov 28, 2023

Janyce M. Fergus of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 84.

Jan was born in Trumansburg, NY on May 30, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Leona (nee Murphy) Marquart. A local girl for her whole life, Jan spent many years...

Nov 26, 2023

Allen G. Wilson of Brooktondale passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 86.

Allen was born on December 30, 1936 in Brooktondale, NY to the late Fred and Margaret (nee VanDemark) Wilson. Allen enjoyed many years working at Morse Chain in Ithaca and in his free time did small engine repair at home...

Nov 26, 2023

Dorothy F. “Dottie” Sears passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the age of 93.

Dorothy was born on May 24, 1930, to Mary Wilkin Sears and Glenn Sears, who resided on Wilkins Road in the Town of Ulysses. Dorothy was one of eight children which included two older brothers, four older sisters, and one younger...

Nov 25, 2023

Helen Lena Hausner Bassett of Interlaken, NY, passed away at the age of 96 on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Cayuga Nursing and Rehab, with her daughter and granddaughters surrounding her.

Helen was born the second child of Charles and Anna Emmons Hausner on March 18, 1927. She grew up on the farm on County Road 142...

Nov 21, 2023

Seth Alan LaBar, 42, of Groton, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

He is survived by his father, Keith LaBar; his brother Scott Huttleston; and his sisters, Shelley LaBar Craine and Shalina LaBar. He was predeceased by his mother, Jacqueline LeFever LaBar.

A Memorial Service for Seth will be held...

Nov 21, 2023

Dianne L. Rizzo of Burdett passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 77.

Dianne was born in the Bronx on February 11, 1946, a daughter of the late Albert Wroblewski and Carole (nee Bode) Knight.

Dianne is survived by her husband; Michael Joseph Rizzo; her children, Frank (Heidi) Szczepaniak, Tiffany (Tony)...

Nov 17, 2023

Edward Norman Dean, lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 81.

Norman was born in Ithaca on November 2, 1942, a son of the late Earl and Ruth (Elliot) Dean. He attended the two room school house in Jacksonville and has resided in his Jacksonville home since July of...

Nov 11, 2023

Ellen D. Haith of Trumansburg passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 79.

Ellie was born in White Plains, New York on October 16, 1944 a daughter of the late Arthur and Jannet (Anderberg) Douglass. One of her great passions was singing, beginning in high school, and continuing with college choruses and madrigal...

Nov 8, 2023

James A. “Jim” Meeker of Trumansburg passed away surrounded by family at home on his beloved farm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the age of 69.

Jim was born on January 1, 1954 in Ithaca, a son of the late L. Grant and Bernita (Schmid) Meeker. James married Valerie Dawn Simmons, who he described as “his...