OBITUARIES

Oct 20, 2023

Patrick C. Robinson of Ithaca died tragically on Friday, October 20, 2023 after being struck by a motor vehicle, dying alongside a Good Samaritan who was trying to provide him assistance on his motorcycle.

Patrick was born in Ithaca on May 18, 1981. Patrick worked in construction locally and took great pride in the work he completed....

Oct 14, 2023

William J. Murawski of Trumansburg, New York entered into heaven on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Bill was born in Bristol, Connecticut on July 13, 1938 the oldest son of the late Alexander and Flora (Machetti) Murawski. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Ryan and together they moved to Trumansburg in 2021 from Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they...

Oct 14, 2023

Chad Michael Kelly of Trumansburg passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 41.

Chad was born in Ithaca on January 26, 1982, a son to Victor Kelly and Cheryl DeFrahn. He graduated from Lansing High School in 2001 and enjoyed cooking and sewing in his youth. Chad...

Oct 5, 2023

Susan J. Gorton of Lansing, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 66.

Sue was born in Ithaca on January 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl and Ramona (nee Robinson) Emery. All who knew Sue knew her large, loving heart and what a wonderful and caring person...

Oct 2, 2023

Alice Cidney Beardsley Hendrix of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 93.

Born on January 19, 1930 in Ithaca, Alice was a daughter of the late Harold and Josephine (Simmons) Beardsley. On October 2, 1948, she married Gerald Hendrix and they shared 58 years of married life together.

She...

Sep 24, 2023

On this day, September 24, 2023, Mary Jane Harding peacefully passed at her home, with her beloved husband Robert, by her side.

A T-burg girl at heart, Mary Jane was born to Perley and Alice (nee Nash) Slaght on December 10, 1930. She lived with her parents on Washington Street and had many stories about growing up...

Sep 23, 2023

Beverley “Buffy” Ann Hancox of Interlaken passed away at home surrounded by family, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the age of 74.

Bev was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada on March 1, 1949, daughter of the late Ted and Marie (nee Rigg) Hancox. After completing her high school education at Weston Collegiate Institute, she began...

Sep 22, 2023

Ruth M. Potts (74) of Trumansburg, NY left this earthly plane peacefully on September 22, 2023 from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was at home, surrounded by her loving children and devoted husband of 47 years. Ruth was born on July 29, 1949 to George and Marjorie Muse in Atlanta, GA; however, she spent the majority of her childhood years...

Sep 19, 2023

David A. Hall, 70,  of Penn Yan passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 after a lengthy struggle following a traumatic brain injury.

David was born in Penn Yan on May 18, 1953, the son of the late F. Rupert and Lois (nee Newman) Hall.  After the family moved to Ithaca, David became interested in Boy Scouts...

Sep 17, 2023

Norma C. Stevenson of Ithaca passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the age of 99.

Norma was born in Renton, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1924, the oldest child of John J. and Alice T. (Fedon) Taylor. She grew up in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and following graduation from high school she became an office manager at...

Sep 14, 2023

Warren E. Rotunno, of Ithaca NY left this earth on September 14, 2023, at the age of 32 years old in the presence of his loving Mom and “Ba” and caregiver family. He lived his best life, taught us what love is all about, and was pure of heart. He never held judgement, hate or prejudice in his heart....

Sep 12, 2023

Matthew R. Fellows of Trumansburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 49.

Matt was born in Ithaca on October 1, 1973, a son to Bruce and Cora (Bower) Fellows. He began his 27 year career at Wegmans starting as a cart handler, working into a maintenance position and over...

Sep 6, 2023

Ramon K. “Ray” Stevenson of Trumansburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the age of 90.

Ray was born in Ithaca on November 26, 1932, a son of the late Laurence and Marjorie (Jackson) Stevenson. He was employed as the service manager at Agway in Ithaca until his...

Sep 4, 2023

Robert E. Thompson Jr. of Odessa passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the age of 73.

Robert was born September 28, 1949 in Ithaca, son of the late Robert E. and Clara (Payne) Thompson Sr. He took great pride in being a Vietnam Veteran and serving with the US Army. Furthermore, he was a Print...

Aug 16, 2023

Helen Nasmith Schantz died at Hospicare in Ithaca on August 16. She was 95 years old.

Helen was born on October 10, 1927, in Shanghai, China, the daughter of Baptist missionaries Alice Carter Nasmith and Augustus Inglesby Nasmith. In China, she was educated at home in Shaoxing and at the Shanghai American School. During the Sino-Japanese War,...

Aug 16, 2023

Linda K. Andrew of Trumansburg passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the age of 80.

Linda was born in Buffalo on December 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Edmund and Irene (Lamka) Kozak. She took great pride in raising her three sons and was an active part of her grandchildren’s lives. Working as an...

Aug 12, 2023

Carol Audrey Metcalf Winters of Ithaca, New York went home to be with her Lord on August 12, 2023, at the age of 94.

Carol was born on April 3, 1929, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Minnie Holmes and Earl Ruggles Metcalf. Carol graduated from Garrison Memorial High School of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. She completed...

Aug 11, 2023

Louis R. Loiselle of Enfield passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the age of 80.

Louis was born in Brooklyn on November 21, 1942, a son of the late Louis U. and Madeleine (nee Purcell) Loiselle. A high school graduate and a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving during...

Aug 9, 2023

Morgan R. Swanhart, 60, lost his long battle with cancer surrounded by family on August 9, 2023.

Morgan was born on October 3, 1962. He grew up in Trumansburg and graduated from Charles O. Dickerson High School in 1981. He was the fifth of six Swanhart brothers. Morgan's love for cars guided his career in auto mechanics,...

Aug 8, 2023

Dorothy May Wright, of Trumansburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Dottie was born in Trumansburg on August 15, 1930, the daughter of the late Washington and Lena (Grant) Yaw. Dottie was a well-known and beloved baker who shared...