OBITUARIES

Mar 23, 2009

Pauline Pearl Neiss of 40 Salo Dr., Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, March 23, 2009 at the age of 81.

Born on June 3, 1927 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Pauline was the daughter of Okey Morgan Dean and Elsie Maude (Bonnell) Dean. At an early age it was evident that Pauline enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2009

Erma F. Marquart, of Elcor Nursing Home, Horseheads, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the age of 96.

Born on August 25, 1912 in Mecklenburg, New York, Erma was the daughter of Grant and Helen (Ward) Fletcher.

For many years Erma graced the...

Mar 19, 2009

Betty T. Brown, of Ithaca, passed away at Lakeside Nursing Home on Thursday, March 19, 2009. The family extends their gratitude to Cayuga Medical Center, Hospicare of Tompkins County, and a special acknowledgement to the staff of Lakeside Nursing Home for making Betty comfortable.

Born in Reynoldsville on March 8, 1920, Betty was the daughter of Percy...

Mar 11, 2009

Marion Ellen Dixon of 13 Cayuga St., Trumansburg, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the age of 95.

In August of 1913 in Plainville, New York the roads were as yet unpaved, horses still plowed the fields, and many of the farmers in the area were related to each other. The simple...

Mar 11, 2009

Robert W. Lodder of 12 Prospect St., Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2009 while undergoing treatment for cancer. Prior to his diagnosis, Bob enjoyed each day, embracing life with fullness. The struggle and fight of this battle drew Bob to a state of exhaustion.

Born on October 19, 1936 in Baldwinsville, NY, Bob spent the...

Mar 1, 2009

Alan H. "Abie" Grant, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the age of 79.

Born in North Tonawanda, New York on June 18, 1929, Alan was the son of the late William and Pearl (Bilson) Grant. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to their family...

Feb 26, 2009

Doris E. McDorman of 3817 Willet Rd., Odessa, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the age of 96.

Born in Rochester, New York on March 23, 1912, Doris was the daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Morse) Cuvelier. Doris operated the Cotillion Beauty Salon in Trumansburg for many years. Her surroundings at work and at home...

Feb 16, 2009

James R. Moore, Sr. of 22 Schaber Drive, Ithaca, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the age of 74.

Born in Trumansburg, New York on October 23, 1934, James was the son of the late Clarence and Alice (Newberry) Moore.

James loved to spend time outdoors fishing and working...

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...